Chapter 37443746【A blessing in disguise】
"Mr. Ding, what's going on?" Ren Tianxing looked at Xiang Nandao.
Xiang Nan then briefly told the story of "Pirates of the Caribbean".
“Island owner, it tells a story from the other side of the ocean. It was told by the sailors from Daqin when I was sailing abroad. It has nothing to do with the Central Plains.” He explained.
After everyone heard this, they were speechless for a moment.
The story of "Pirates of the Caribbean" indeed has nothing to do with the Central Plains. They had never heard such stories before in the Central Plains, so to be precise, Xiang Nan did not violate the island's rules.
"Since this story has nothing to do with the Central Plains, Master Ding does not violate the island's rules, and naturally he should not be punished." Ren Tianxing pondered for a moment and said, "What's more, even if he has to be punished, the decision should be made by the Elders Council, not by You carry out lynchings.
Guzi, Feifei, Awang, Xiaodou... Do you all know that you are wrong? "
“Yes, I know I was wrong, please forgive me, the owner of the island!”
“I was wrong, island owner, I will never dare to do it again!”
“Xiaodou realized that I was wrong, it was Guzi who forced me.”
Feifei, Awang, Xiaodou and others all knelt down and admitted their mistake.
Only Guzi was still standing there, still looking very unconvinced.
"Gu Zi, don't you admit your mistake?" Ren Tianxing looked at Gu Zi and asked in a deep voice.
"To the owner of the island, I don't think I'm wrong. The reason why I led people to beat him is to maintain the peace on the island." Gu Zi said plausibly, "Our Wangyou Island has always been a quiet, peaceful and friendly place. But as soon as he arrived, our whole island was in chaos, and the chickens and dogs were restless.
So I think we should get rid of him, or at least drive him off the island, lest he bring us disaster and misfortune. "
“It makes sense.”
“Our island has never welcomed outsiders, and when he came he did have a lot of troubles.”
“Perhaps he is really a disaster. I said before that it would be better to put him to death.”
When the villagers heard what Guzi said, many people agreed.
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"In my opinion, the disaster was not brought about by Mr. Ding, but from your heart." Ren Tianxing said coldly, "Mr. Ding did not do a single evil thing after he landed on the island. He was even willing to support himself. Yesterday he even We went to the sea specially and caught fish to share with all of us.
On the contrary, Guzi, you are resentful and worried that Mr. Ding will compare you with you if you stay on the island, so you incite everyone to hate him, exclude him, and even try to beat him to death. Am I right? "
Gu Zi couldn't help but blushed when he was poked at the central point. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "No, no, I'm not at fault. It's him who's wrong. If he hadn't come to the island, nothing would have happened. It was him. , It’s him, it’s all him!”
"As the saying goes, knowing your mistakes and being able to correct them is the greatest good you can do." Ren Tianxing stroked his beard, "Feifei, Awang, Xiaodou... you people fight with others without authorization. According to the eighth article of the island's rules, you should be beaten twenty times with the cane. Come on, pull it. Go to execution!
As for you, Gu Zi, you are clearly the chief culprit, but you refuse to admit your mistake. In my opinion, if the crime is to be increased one level, in addition to being beaten with a cane forty times, one should also spend at least half a year thinking about the crime.
You say, is my sentence fair or not? "
“Fair, the island owner has always done things fairly.”
“The island owner is right, this matter is obviously Gu Zi’s fault.”
“The island owner is wise, Gu Zi knows his mistakes and refuses to correct them, so he should be severely punished!”
When all the islanders saw what he said, they all expressed their agreement.
Hearing the punishment from the island owner, Feifei, Awang, Xiaodou and others all had sad faces.
Even Gu Zi, who had always been tough, changed his expression.
He is not afraid of being beaten, but he has been locked up in Siguo Cliff for half a year and cannot see Qingqing. He must be lovesick and crazy.…
"Island owner, can you let me say a word?" At this time, Xiang Nan stood up and said.
“Mr. Ding, if you have anything to say, please tell me.” Ren Tianxing nodded.
"Island Master, no matter who is right or wrong in this matter, it is still because of me." Xiang Nan looked at Ren Tianxing and said, "So I boldly beg the Island Master to spare Guzi, Feifei, and Awang. , Xiaodou and others.”
"Mr. Ding, you were beaten all over by them, your head was bruised and bloody, and you almost died on the spot. Do you still want to plead for them?" Ren Tianxing looked at Xiang Nandao.
“Island owner, when will we repay the injustices?” Xiang Nan nodded, “I am willing to forgive them and intercede on their behalf, and I also hope that the island owner will be accommodating.”
Seeing that Xiang Nan actually interceded for them, Qingqing's eyes shone brightly. She felt that Xiang Nan was so noble. He was able to repay evil with kindness. He was indeed a gentleman.
Feifei, Awang, Xiaodou and others were also very moved when they saw this, and they all cast grateful glances.
Other islanders’ impression of Xiang Nan suddenly improved a lot.
"This young man is not bad. He repays evil with kindness and has a good heart."
“He is really kind-hearted. He was beaten so severely and still helped others to plead for mercy. It’s really rare.”
“A young man who is loyal and kind like this is really good. Now I feel that Guzi and the others have really done something wrong.”
The islanders talked a lot.
Only Gu Zi's eyes looked at Xiang Nan, filled with resentment and murderous intent.
"Yes." Ren Tianxing nodded, and after pondering for a moment, he finally said, "Well, since Mr. Ding is begging for mercy, let's spare them this time. But next time, the punishment will be doubled. You all remember it clearly. ?”
“Yes, Island Master.” Feifei, Awang, Xiaodou and others all said.
“Thank you, the island owner, for the compliment.” Xiang Nan also cupped his hands and said.
"Young Master Ding, you don't have to be polite. It's because I have always been lax in my discipline, which has led to these young people misbehaving. It's time for me to apologize to you." Ren Tianxing said with a cupped hand.
“Where where.”
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After the meeting, Xiang Nan prepared to return to the cave.
"Brother Peng, your injury hasn't healed yet. Why don't you stay at my house for a few more days and wait until the injury heals before leaving." Seeing this, Qingqing hurriedly tried to persuade him.
"How can you be so embarrassed? I've already disturbed you a lot." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said.
"It doesn't matter. You are the injured person and should take a good rest." Qingqing advised, "Dad, do you think so?"
"Yes." Ren Tianxing nodded, "Mr. Ding, please stay here for the time being until your injury recovers."
"In this case, it is better to obey orders than to be respectful." Xiang Nan hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said.
When Gu Zi saw this, he was so depressed that he almost vomited blood.
He risked being severely punished by the island owner and wanted to beat Xiang Nan to death just to keep him away from Qing Qing. Unexpectedly, Xiang Nan was sent to Qingqing's house because of his stick.
It's better now. Xiang Nan lives directly at Qingqing's house. Is there any closer distance than this? I really stole the chicken but lost the rice. I lost my wife and lost the army. I was so depressed.
It’s just that he escaped punishment just now, but he doesn’t dare to act rashly again.
Otherwise, he could bear the beating with a cane, but he would never be able to bear it if he was imprisoned and pondered over his mistakes.
So even if he hated Xiang Nan and wanted to stab him to death, he didn't dare to mess around at this moment and could only watch Xiang Nan and Qingqing leave.