Chapter 906: Surviving the Disaster

A brand new double-barrel shotgun sold for 550 yuan at the supply and marketing cooperative; even a used one cost as much as 400 yuan.

As for the buy-back price, a double-barrel shotgun could be sold for at least 270 yuan.

In other words, Sun Nian's action was equivalent to giving Wang Li over 800 yuan.

Moreover, Sun Nian's reasoning was quite interesting; she actually framed it as letting Wang Li curry favor with Li Xiuyu.

Wang Li stared blankly at the guns, but he didn't dare take them. Instead, he shifted his gaze toward Wang An.

The reason Sun Nian and these "hat brothers" had come was because of an order from Zhang Shuya, and the reason Zhang Shuya had given that order was entirely for Wang An's sake.

Simply put, if it weren't for Wang An, Sun Nian and the others would never have come here to fight a bunch of fierce bandits. Why would they be so idle? Wouldn't it be better to just relax for a while?

Everyone present understood this logic, so it was understandable that Wang Li didn't dare accept the guns.

After all, Wang Li truly did not possess that much influence.

Noticing Wang Li's gaze, Sun Nian said with great dissatisfaction

"Why are you looking at your fourth brother? What? Does Sister Nian's word not carry weight?"

As she spoke, Sun Nian gave Wang An a kick.

It was unclear why Sun Nian kicked Wang An when it was clearly Wang Li who didn't dare take the guns.

However, Wang An immediately understood Sun Nian's meaning. For confiscated stolen goods like these, it was indeed inappropriate to decline too many times.

In any case, these shotguns would eventually flow into the market; a few more or a few less meant nothing to the Public Security Bureau.

As for those bicycles, their final destination would most likely be internal distribution.

One had to realize that in this era, a used bicycle was still a vehicle and a genuine luxury. One could be sold for at least several dozen yuan, and most importantly, it didn't require a coupon.

Furthermore, bicycles were different from shotguns; anyone in the family could use them. Therefore, the probability of internal distribution was definitely higher than the probability of them hitting the market.

Receiving Sun Nian's hint, Wang An immediately said to Wang Li

"Take what Sister Nian gives you. Sister Nian is worried about the safety of Xiuyu's family. If you can't understand a gesture like this, you're useless."

Hearing this, Wang Li hurriedly took the three double-barrel shotguns and smiled sensibly

"Thank you, Sister Nian. On behalf of Xiuyu's family, I thank you, Sister Nian."

Sun Nian smiled and patted Wang Li on the shoulder, clearly not caring much about the three shotguns.

As Sun Nian was getting into the car to leave, Wang An stepped forward and asked

"Sister Nian, after you go back, will you be heading to the township to arrest the remaining people?"

Sun Nian nodded and said with some resentment

"Yeah. Not just the remaining people, but also that so-called Lock Chief Huang. I'm definitely going to settle scores with all of them this time. What kind of trash are they?"

It was evident that Sun Nian was very angry and felt a lingering grudge over the matter.

While loan sharking and profiting from others' misery was abhorrent, what was most infuriating was the behavior of people like Lock Chief Huang, who colluded with criminals to aid their evil.

With people like that around, it was a tragedy for the common folk. To put it bluntly, such people didn't even deserve to be called human.

Hearing Sun Nian say this, Wang An simply nodded and asked again

"Then Sister Nian, let me go with you? In case something happens, I might be able to help a little."

Everyone had seen Wang An's performance earlier. To have such a rapid reaction in that situation was not something an ordinary person could do.

Thus, Sun Nian thought for a moment and said

"You don't need to go back to the county with us."

As she spoke, Sun Nian checked her watch and continued

"It's 11 o'clock now. Wait for me at the intersection on the west side of the township before 2 PM this afternoon. We'll meet there."

Sun Nian was right; there was indeed no point in Wang An following them to the county seat. Hearing this, Wang An nodded in agreement

"Alright, that works. Sister Nian, stay safe on your way back."

Upon hearing this, Sun Nian suddenly laughed

"What? You're worried someone would dare hijack our car?"

Wang An paused, smiled, and didn't respond.

Although the probability of such a thing happening was small, it wasn't entirely impossible.

When guns were involved, it was normal for things to happen.

After seeing Sun Nian and the others off, Wang Li gave the three double-barrel shotguns to Li Dashan and his two brothers.

Holding the guns, the three brothers looked at Wang Li with eyes full of gratitude. Clearly, they were all very satisfied with this suddenly appeared brother-in-law.

However, toward their great benefactor Wang An, the three brothers appeared somewhat lost, or rather, awkward.

Mainly because of today's events, Wang An's actions were no different from saving Li Xiuyu's family from a catastrophe. Without Wang An, Li Xiuyu's family would have eventually been ruined.

Most importantly, because of Wang An's face, Sun Nian had given Li Xiuyu's family a significant amount of compensation, allowing them to continue their lives.

Otherwise, even if the loan sharks were dealt with, Li Xiuyu's family would have nothing left, and it would be a struggle for the whole family to survive.

Therefore, the kindness Wang An had shown Li Xiuyu's family was truly too great for them to ever repay.

The third brother, Li Dahe, even blurted out

"Brother Xiao An, from now on, my life belongs to you. Whenever you want it, just take it."

Hearing this, Wang An raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but shake his head with a laugh

"Don't say that. What use would your life be to me? I'll say it again: with Xiuyu here, none of us are outsiders, right? Hahaha..."

Wang An's laughter revealed openness and sincerity, and the Li family all laughed along with him.

It had to be admitted that for the Li family, this was a genuine survival after a disaster, which was truly cause for joy.

After the laughter subsided, Wang An suddenly asked the three Li brothers

"By the way, what do you all think of our Wang Li? Is he qualified to be your brother-in-law?"

Although this question sounded casual, it actually contained another meaning.

Of course, the primary goal was to make the relationship between Wang Li and Li Xiuyu official and legitimate.

After all, Wang An had orchestrated this whole thing; he had to ensure Wang Li received the approval of everyone in the Li family.

Hearing Wang An's question, Li Dashan, as the eldest brother, immediately said

"He's more than qualified! Where else could we find such a great brother-in-law? As the eldest brother, I have the final say in Xiuyu's marriage, and I have no objections."

The second brother, Li Dajiang, also said

"I have no objections either. I think Wang Li is truly very good."

The third brother, Li Dahe, simply nodded in agreement without speaking.

(End of Chapter)