Chapter 382: Wild Beast Enters the Village to Fight Dogs (Part 1)
Chapter 382: Wild Beast Enters the Village to Fight Dogs (Part 1)
Everyone looked at each other. Although they understood Mo Qingze's good intentions, dogs were after all animals and couldn't understand human language. How could they comprehend the idea of patrolling to guard against wild animals?
"Master Mo, it's not that we don't trust you, but these dogs are just animals. Can they really patrol diligently every night?"
"Hehe, that's the point! But Master Mo, since you're studying and there are only a few children left at home, there's no need to send people out for patrols. It's your house that's on the edge of the mountain with a good dog that can help us guard."
"Yes, Master Mo's family doesn't need to send anyone out. Besides, we have many people in the village, so one less person doesn't matter."
Several people politely declined Mo Qingze's proposal. They also knew that with Mo's high courtyard walls and two layers of thorns outside, even if wild animals came, they couldn't get in. It wouldn't be a problem for the Mo family to abstain from sending people.
"This..."
Mo Qingze felt uncomfortable hearing this. It was their beasts that had caused the villagers' anxiety, yet they were thinking about their own family's comfort, and he couldn't reveal the truth.
Thinking they felt sorry for him, everyone laughed and said not to worry, that they would go to his house every night to patrol, and he shouldn't worry.
Mo Qingze felt even more ashamed and suggested, "How about letting Xiao Hua lead the village dogs first? If it works out, then we can continue with them. If not, then we can take over. That way, it won't delay anything."
Before others could respond, Yang Bao smiled and nodded. "I think that's a good idea! Let's organize patrols for the next few days. We can also have those dogs guard the paths down the mountain. If they can obediently stay on duty, we can finally sleep peacefully in this freezing weather, right?"
"Yes, let's go with that!" Initially considering the feasibility, now with the village chief's endorsement, naturally, no one would oppose it.
Seeing this, Mo Qingze quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and his smile on his face became more natural.
As everyone whispered about how to form the patrols, a discordant voice rang out, "Hmph, giving food to dogs for nothing, who knows what ulterior motives are at play!"
It was clear who the words were aimed at. Following the sound, they saw Wang Dali standing at the door, causing some to frown.
"Don't look at me, I didn't say anything wrong!" Facing everyone's gaze, Wang Dali snorted, lifted his chin, and looked disdainfully at Mo Qingze. "None of the food in any house is blown in by the wind. With a dozen or so dogs in the village, it consumes quite a bit of food each day. Is Master Mo's family really that kind-hearted?"
Knowing Wang Dali was disgruntled about being expelled from his home, Mo Qingze smiled amiably and didn't argue with him. His mild demeanor contrasted sharply with Wang Dali's sharpness, unintentionally winning people over to his side.
Someone couldn't stand it and confronted the smug Wang Dali, "Don't think everyone is like you. Master Mo can't bear to see us freezing, so he came up with this plan. If you're not happy about it, you can patrol alone, no one's stopping you."
Wang Dali was furious at this, pointing his finger irrationally, "I'm just speaking the truth. When has Master Mo's family ever lost out by pretending to do good deeds? If you say they didn't have any ulterior motives this time, I'd be the first not to believe it!"
This made the person retort angrily, gesturing with their fists mockingly, "Then tell us, what ulterior motive did Master Mo have? The few dogs in the village can barely run a short distance without panting. Besides watching a gate, what else do you think they can do?"
Wang Dali was left speechless, shrinking back under the mocking gazes of the other villagers.
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