Chapter 256: Chapter 256 Report

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

He didnt expect to fail in his duty when his mistress trusted him and had always left the restaurants matters to him to handle.

Weve fed these ungrateful b.a.s.t.a.r.ds porridge for so long, but theyre biting back in the end. Zhou Ying was p.i.s.sed.

Ill have to report this to the authorities, she turned around and said.

No need; its no use as theyve already run away. Fang Qing shook his head. How is it useless? If we report this to the authorities, at least the officers and soldiers will strengthen their patrols. The rest of those refugees wont dare act so openly again. After Zhou Ying finished speaking, she turned around and went to Tian Jingzhong, informing him of the situation.

Tian Jingzhong sighed and said, To be honest, three families in town reported the case this morning. I heard some rich families in the village below were also robbed.

There are only 50 soldiers a.s.signed to our town, so we cant take care of everything, so you have to strengthen your protection yourself.

So, the refugees planned this group attack?

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Yes, a group of people likely wants to go south, so they are taking as much as possible before leaving.

Then what if we catch them?

You can do whatever you want. Ill go to the warehouse where the refugees are staying and give them a warning.

Whoever tries to rob again will be dealt with dead or alive, and the government wont care.

Im relieved to hear that. Ill leave you to your work. After Zhou Ying finished their discussion, she turned around and walked out of the office just in time to meet the patriarch, who was coming up in a hurry.

Grandpa, you are

Oh, Zhou Ying. Ill report something first, and well talk later. The patriarch ran into the office after he finished speaking.

Zhou Ying didnt stop him; she stood aside and waited for him.

Sure enough, after a while, the patriarch came out with a dejected look. After seeing Zhou Ying, he stopped and asked, Are you here to make a police report too?

Thats right. My restaurant was almost robbed yesterday. Fortunately, it was stopped in time, and we didnt suffer a big loss. What happened in the village? Zhou Ying asked.

Its our oil mill. More than 100 pounds of peanut oil and about 1,000 pounds of biscuits were stolen. At this point, the patriarch continued with a face of annoyance, Its also because we stopped production that we neglected that side of the mill. Otherwise, we wouldnt have lost so many.

Its not all your fault. Who wouldve thought that it would be a bunch of backstabbers?

Its better to store your goods in multiple locations or distribute them to everyone. Or else, it will attract thieves.

Thats true. Ill try to see what I can do after I go back. The patriarch nodded in agreement.

The two chatted for a while before the patriarch left for Gu Ziyis house.

Meanwhile, Zhou Ying returned to the restaurant and began to prepare large bamboo skewers. Since Constable Tian had said that he wouldnt pursue the matter if the robbers were beaten to death, she had nothing to worry about.

That night, the couple stayed at the restaurant.

However, perhaps Tian Jingzhongs warning had an effect; the town was calm for three days in a row as more refugees left.

It wasnt until the night of the fifth day, when everyones guard was down, that someone finally came through the back door.

The tear-inducing powder that fell from the top of the door was the first thing that went off. The robbers choked, coughed, and yelled as soon as the powder was everywhere.

Next was a wave of bamboo-made mechanisms. Although it wouldnt cause serious injuries, it would definitely draw blood.

As a result, chaos ensued, and the robber cried miserably.

It immediately woke up the residents in the restaurant, and they immediately ran out.

When Zhou Ying and her husband came out, some people were still stuck near the back entrance, while others rushed to the warehouse.

Zhou Ying immediately took out a crossbow and shot at the leg of the person in the warehouse.

At the same time, Gu Chengrui rushed forward with a bamboo pole..