Seeing everyone's attention focused on them, the six men became increasingly smug. Four of them took out a small cloth bag from their belts, and another man collected them all, then turned to the dozen government officers and the surrounding villagers, saying, "You all heard what the Mo Family said earlier. If we brothers can provide evidence, they will admit to the animal attacks and not only compensate each of us with five hundred taels of silver but also face justice at the Government Office! Now, I have the evidence in my hands. I ask the respected officers and fellow villagers to bear witness, so no one can deny it later."
He glanced at Mo Yan while speaking, but Mo Yan didn't give him the time of day, only staring intently at the four small cloth bags in his hands.
Annoyed, the man thought to himself, "Just keep acting smug for now, little miss. Wait until I lay out the evidence in front of everyone—let's see how you'll argue your way out of this!"
