“We’ve been friends through thick and thin, so just say whatever’s on your mind!” said Liu Laodai loudly.

Yang Ruqing nodded slightly, organized her words, and said: "Firstly, I came here specifically to thank the Lord of Xiaoyao Village and all of you brothers!"

Last month in the Bai Di Valley Canyon, I was fortunate to have been saved by the leader of Xiao Yao Zhai and his brothers who arrived promptly, rescuing two merchant ships headed for Yun City.

"My trading company, with over twenty people on board the merchant vessel, including three women and children, making a total of over twenty lives. Thank you so much for saving us!"

Upon hearing Yang Ruohong's words, both Wang Xiucai and Liu Laosan were taken aback.

Liu Laosan said, "Last month? I don't even remember. Last month our village chief hadn't returned home for the New Year yet. We were out there in Bai Di Valley, on the river surface, doing justice and helping people day after day. I don't even know how many boats we saved...hahaha..."

Mr. Wang the scholar put down his wine glass and said, "I have an impression."

Then, everyone’s gaze turned to Wang Xiuzhai.

Wang Xiucai looked at Yang Ruohua and said, "The two merchant ships, the one in front is carrying people, the one behind is carrying horses and supplies. They landed in Jiujing County and hired several bodyguards to escort them to Yuncheng."

Yang Ruqing nodded repeatedly, "At that time, I was intercepted by the river bandits led by He Lao Liu. Several镖师 died, and things were very dangerous until you arrived!"

Mr. Wang said, “I remember there was a middle-aged man who knelt and bowed to me back then. I told him, 'If you want to thank someone, thank the head of Xiao Yao zhai, for letting you pick up a small life...'”

Yang Ruqing's eyes lit up, "Yes, that kneeling man is from our village and a close uncle of my father. The goods were entrusted to him for delivery,"

"That uncle told me about this after he returned to the village, and that's why I asked Brother Zuo to come to the mountain stronghold with me. I wanted to thank the chieftain and all my brothers in person!"

Yang Ruoqing naturally came with gifts, but since she didn't see the head of Xiaoyao Village, she certainly couldn't take out all the presents.

So at this moment, she simply took out a stack of silver bills from her person and offered them with both hands to Wang Xiucai and Liu Laosan.

When Wang Xucai and Liu Laosan saw the amount on the silver note, they were both stunned.

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Yang Ruqing said, "To be honest with you, I'm a businessman, and this is the only way I can express my gratitude."

Liu Laosan directly pushed the silver note back to Yang Ruqing and said, “You saved me and several of my brothers' lives a few days ago. No one owes anyone anything. This account is settled, and from now on, we are all family. If your merchant caravan passes through Bai Di Valley again, give us a heads-up beforehand, and we will escort your caravan!”

Yang Ruqing's face was full of gratitude, and she bowed to the two again.

Mr. Wang also said, “Miss Yang, our leader of the Xiaoyao Village received a letter from home half a month ago and went home to spend the Lunar New Year with his family. He will return to the village after the holiday.”

Yang Ruqing nodded, "Then I'll wait until he returns to the mountain stronghold, and I'll come personally to express my gratitude."

Mr. Wang smiled.

"Miss Yang, you said earlier that you were here for two things? What's the second thing?" Liu Laosan took over the conversation and asked.

When asked about this, Yang Ruohong stood up. She first bowed deeply to Mr. Wang and Old Liu San.

Zuo Junmo also stood up, clasping his hands in a fist.

Wang Xiuzhai and Liu Laosan, seeing this lineup, also stood up from their seats.

“Miss Yang, Lord Zuo, please speak freely. There’s no need for such a grand ceremony. Although we are bandits and outlaws, we also understand human relationships. We are forced to live this way for survival. You have been kind to our mountain village, so we appreciate your kindness!” Wang Xiucai said with sincerity.

Zuo Junmo's eyes were filled with gratitude, he nodded slightly, and looked at Yang Ruqing.

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Yang Ruoqing raised her head, but her eyes were already filled with tears.

She took a deep breath and tried to speak in a calm voice: “I want to ask the two brothers about someone.”

“Who?”

"I don't even know his name anymore. He was a boy, about seven years old..."

When Wang Xiucai and Liu Laosan heard Yang Ruqing's words, the two exchanged glances, both seeing the same thing in each other's eyes.

But both of them tacitly didn't interrupt Yang Ruqing's words, listening to her continue.

“I don’t even know how tall he is now, because I haven’t seen him in seven years,” Yang Ruqing murmured.

But that night by the riverbank in Bai Di Valley, one of my sisters on board saw a boy about the same age with familiar features and eyes, who looked just like you all…

At this point, Yang Ruohua slowly raised her head and looked expectantly at Wang Xiucai and Liu Lao San.

Old Liu was about to open his mouth, but Wang Xiucai interrupted him with a light cough.

Liu Laosan was taken aback and looked at Wang Xiuzhai. Wang Xiuzhai, however, raised his eyes to look at Yang Ruohong, and asked cautiously, "Miss Yang, would it be presumptuous of Wang to ask a question? May I inquire about your relationship with the child you're looking for?"

"That is..." Yang Ruqing was about to speak the truth, but Zuo Junmo spoke first.

“It’s my son!” he said.

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Wang Xiuzhai and Liu Laosan looked at each other again.

Lao San widened his eyes and asked, "Left Zhuangzhu, it turns out you and Miss Yang came to find your son? I told you so, just looking at the two of you, you know you're a couple. You're such a perfect match. Even Wang Erge said you didn't look like it,"

"Well, Second Brother, I won again, didn't I? They are indeed a couple. You lost, so remember to send me that jar of fruit wine later, haha..."

Liu Laosan smiled happily.

Mr. Wang glared at Liu Lao San and said, "You always bring up alcohol and forget the important matter at hand! Mr. Zuo and his wife are still waiting for our answer!"

Liu Laosan came to his senses and patted his head, saying: "Look at me, almost forgot the important thing. Master Zuo, I'm not hiding anything from you, our Xiaoyao Mountain寨 really doesn't have a little boy of six or seven years old as you said,"

“We in the Xiao Yao mountain village are all big men, with brothers among us who are as young as fourteen,”

Several of the brothers' wives have been taken in by our chieftain’s grace. They are now residing within the village, and one of them is pregnant but hasn't given birth yet.

Liu Laosan's words were like a basin of cold water, dousing Yang Ruqing thoroughly!

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Zuo Junmo also secretly frowned and said, "Two big brothers, I trouble you to help recall carefully, around this mountaintop, or the Jiang bandit's side, is there a similar child?"

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"My child was stolen away when she was just a baby. My daughter, Qing'er, hasn't truly been happy for seven years. Hearing this news during the Lunar New Year, I didn't hesitate and rushed out to look for her. All I want is to be reunited with my flesh and blood!"

Liu Laosan, his face full of indignation, helped scold the child thief. In the end, after racking his brains, he couldn't remember if there were any similar young boys around.

Just as Yang Ruqing's heart sank again, Wang Xiuzhai, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.

"Excuse me, gentlemen, have either of you seen our leader, the real Master of Xiaoyao Villa?" he asked.

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