Chapter 217 Partiality
"Hey……"

Wu Xiong wanted to say a few more words, but the yamen runner bowed again and said, "Please go back."

"It looks like we're not allowed in." Xia Mingyue said in a deep voice, "Why don't we go back and wait and see what happens?"

The yamen runner was determined. If he continued to pester them, he was worried that it would affect Niu Dunzi and others.

The franchisees of Xia Ji's stall all nodded at this time, "Okay, let's go back first."

Go back and wait for the bailiffs to come and question you. You can testify then.

After everyone else went back, Xia Mingyue and Wu Xiong still stayed near the county government office, but they did not dare to stand in front of it. They just found a small alley nearby and waited there.

His brows were furrowed in displeasure.

The sun gradually rose higher and then set in the west.

In the evening, Niu Dunzi and others left the county government office.

Xia Mingyue and Wu Xiong saw it and hurried over to meet him.

"Boss, Madam Xia." Niu Dunzi and the others bowed and greeted each other, but their actions involved injuries on their bodies, and they couldn't help but grimace.

Wu Xiong noticed that many people had wounds on their faces and bodies, and felt distressed. "Were they beaten inside?"

"No." Niu Dunzi waved his hands hurriedly. "The county magistrate and the runners were very polite. Although they asked us questions a little loudly, they didn't make things difficult for us. These injuries were all caused by Ma Er and his gang of bastards."

"What about Ma Er and his men?" Wu Xiong asked, "Were they also released?"

"How could that be possible!" Niu Dunzi was somewhat proud when he mentioned this matter, and even beamed with joy. "The county magistrate ordered people to investigate and inquire, and confirmed that Ma Er and his men were the first to provoke the conflict. First, they were beaten with a stick, and they were required to compensate for the loss of Xia Ji Food Stall today and our medical expenses, and they were also locked up for a few more days."

"As for us, the county magistrate said that although we attacked people, it was out of justice to prevent Ma Er and his men from hurting innocent people. It was out of kindness, so he released us without charge."

That is to say, although it was not peaceful, it was ultimately fine.

Wu Xiong heaved a sigh of relief, "Let's just say that our county magistrate is a good person."

Niu Dunzi and others nodded repeatedly.

After all, they were local thugs, and they were well-known in the county government. They thought that as soon as they entered the government office, they would have to be beaten with a few boards first, even if they had their reasons.

Unexpectedly, the county magistrate did not care about these things and just talked about the facts without saying anything else.

What a good official!
"Yes, the county magistrate also said one more thing." Niu Dunzi said.

"what's up?"

"The county magistrate said that Xiaji might not be peaceful these days, and said that we can guard it if we want, but if there is any problem, we should not do it ourselves, just find the constables, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble when we can't explain it clearly."

Niu Dunzi turned to Xia Mingyue and said, "The county magistrate also said that Madam Xia need not worry. As long as you are doing business in Jinqiu County in an honest way, you will be protected by the county government. Those who have ulterior motives and want to stir up trouble will never be allowed to succeed."

After hearing this, Wu Xiong gave a thumbs up to the county magistrate Pei Chenghe, "He knows how to protect the people. This county magistrate is really a good official!"

Xia Mingyue was stunned.

How did the county magistrate know that things had been unrest at Xia Ji these past few days?
Not allowing Niu Dunzi and others to intervene and letting them report to the authorities, does that mean the county government will step in to handle it?
Moreover, the yamen runner had been telling her to rest assured, and now Niu Dunzi also told her to rest assured, and it was obvious that these words were specially emphasized by the county magistrate.

This was obviously an act of favoritism...Xia Mingyue was a little confused.

But despite their doubts, today's event had a very good outcome, and the county government had also expressed its stance, so everyone finally put their minds at ease.

Wu Xiong wanted to take Niu Dunzi and others to see a doctor first and get some medicine to treat the external injuries.

It was not convenient for Xia Mingyue to go with them, so she just stuffed the purse in her hand to Wu Xiong and asked him to pay for the medical insurance. She also took everyone out for a good meal as a reward.

"Captain Lu has already said that we cannot charge the whole family twice for one job." Wu Xiong refused directly and did not give Xia Mingyue a second chance to give him money. He left with Niu Dunzi and others.

Xia Mingyue had no choice but to take the silver back for the time being, planning to ask Song and others to prepare some more braised meat and dishes after returning, and send them over for everyone to enjoy.

Here, the news that Ma Er and others were detained and Niu Dunzi and others were released soon reached Yueran Restaurant.

"This government office is really rigid in its work." Zou Fuquan snorted coldly, "But there is no need to be afraid. It's just an ordinary fight. The person has been beaten with a stick and fined. He will be released in a few days."

"Pack up some silver and reward Ma Er and his men when they come out."

Money is a good thing. It can buy labor and also buy life.

It's nothing more than looking for trouble and getting a few beatings. As long as the money is there, there are plenty of people willing to do these things, and they will fight for it.

"Yes." Gensheng agreed, and then asked, "Since all the government offices are involved, will we still ask people to go tomorrow?"

"As usual." Zou Fuquan disagreed.

The government’s involvement is the government’s business, and it is his job to do what he should do.

The purpose is to let everyone see that those who target Xia Ji are not afraid of even the government. Let's see who dares to go to Xia Ji for dinner or join Xia Ji's business in the future.

"Just tell those people not to be too reckless in doing things, and to use their brains when necessary." Zou Fuquan added.

When it comes to causing trouble, it's not necessarily up to the thugs to overturn tables and smash things; there are many other ways to do it.

Don't be too limited in your thinking.

"Yes." Gensheng understood and agreed.

The next day, Xia Ji's food stalls were open for business as usual.

Xia Ji Oden on East Street is still doing a booming business. Mr. Luo, who runs the business, is a little overwhelmed, so he just asks his two children to help out and do some menial chores.

The family of three is busy as hell.

Suddenly, a sturdy man covered his stomach and shouted "Ouch, ouch!" He held a half-eaten fish tofu skewer in his hand, his face was in pain, and his voice was trembling, "My stomach hurts so badly!"

"It must be because your stuff is not clean. The fish meat and meat stuffing used in the fish tofu must be bad. That's why my brother got an upset stomach."

Another thin man in the group echoed the sentiment and shouted to the customers near the oden, "Stop eating here! This is a shady shop that sells bad stuff. Be careful or someone might die from eating this!"

This shout startled everyone present, and the Luo family was even a little at a loss.

Their family has been affiliated with Xia Ji for such a long time that they highly recognize the quality of Xia Ji's food. Moreover, they have seen with their own eyes the freshness of the ingredients used in the food that is made daily, so there must be nothing bad.