America 1881: They Call Me Legend

Chapter 236 Killing someone with a borrowed knife

Pilot rode his horse and rode side by side with Chen Jianqiu. They kept a distance from Meswein in front of them, which made it difficult for the lawyer to hear what the two were saying clearly.

"You clearly know that I am investigating Leonard, why do you still let me have dinner with him?" Peller said in a low voice.

According to his investigation, during this period, Chen Jianqiu and Leonard had a close relationship, and there were even rumors that the two wore a pair of pants.

This dinner was most likely the result of an agreement between the two of them to target him, corrupt him, and bribe him.

As a result, this meal will become even more inedible.

Since he chose to work as a police officer, he has never collected a penny of black money. This is a principle he adheres to.

"It's because I knew you were investigating him that I invited you to dinner." Chen Jianqiu tilted his head and looked at him innocently.

"If you want to understand someone, it's best to have a meal with him or her. If you don't understand Leonard, why are you investigating every day?"

Pile was speechless by Chen Jianqiu's words.

He always felt that Chen Jianqiu's words were unreasonable, but he couldn't tell what was unreasonable for a while.

"Okay, you're here, okay." Chen Jianqiu comforted Paile who was shocked.

They arrived at Leonard's mansion,

At this time, the largest house in Lincoln County was brightly lit, and there were fully armed cowboys standing at the entrance of the yard and around the house.

Chen Jianqiu pretended not to see him, dismounted his horse, and followed the lawyer into the door of the house with Pile.

Just like last time, Leonard was already sitting at the dining table waiting for him.

It was still the ill-fitting formal dress. At this moment, he was sitting at the top position, tapping his fingers on the table, looking a little anxious.

However, when Leonard saw Chen Jianqiu at the door and Pailer beside him, his anxiety turned into embarrassment and uneasiness.

According to the original plan, only Chen Jianqiu should be responsible. How come there is an additional Lincoln County Sheriff?

His eyes turned to the lawyer eagerly and inquiringly.

However, the lawyer's expression was not much better than his.

Obviously, all this was beyond his expectation.

Out of fear of the famous Peller, Leonard stood up involuntarily, started rubbing his clothes again, and repeatedly tried to control his expression.

Paylor, on the other hand, also seemed a little uncomfortable. He tried to focus his attention on Leonard.

The atmosphere in the room became tense for a moment because of Pile's unexpected arrival.

Only one person seems to be the most at ease.

Chen Jianqiu looked at the three wax figures around him and spoke:

"Sergeant Pilot and I met at the gate of the police station. He happened to have missed dinner, so we came over together."

He said with a smile, then paused and looked at Leonard who said nothing: "You don't know Chief Pilot, do you?"

"I know you, I know you. It's an honor." Leonard, who had been stunned just now, seemed to come to life for a moment, and quickly pulled out the chair in front of Peller.

However, Pile didn't give any face at all, and still stood there with a bad face.

"There are not many people, let's change to a round table." Chen Jianqiu suggested.

"Okay, okay, let's change to a round table." Leonard hurriedly ordered the servant.

Several servants came in from outside the door, carried the square dining table out, and replaced it with a round table.

They worked very quickly, and the tablecloths and tableware were replaced quickly.

During this process, Leonard always seemed at a loss.

The reality was different from the plan, which made him not know what to do for a while.

After the four people took their seats, the Mexican cook began to show off his skills.

Dishes were brought to everyone one after another.

But it seemed that no one except Chen Jianqiu cared about the delicious dishes in front of them, and just took a few bites absentmindedly.

Only Chen Jianqiu had a particularly good appetite. He ate every dish and while eating, he greeted the other people on the table as if he was the master here.

"Hey, you guys eat, Leonard, has your chef changed? It tastes much better than last time."

Leonard finally couldn't help it anymore. He finally spoke and said what he had been thinking about for a long time:

"Mr. Chen, can you give me a few more days of grace for those arrears? It will take some time for me to sell those farms and recover the arrears."

This rich man who made a fortune from loan sharking didn't know what to beat around the bush, so he spoke directly. He pointed at the serious-looking Peller next to him:

"It just so happens that Sheriff Pilot is here, so he can be a witness. I will definitely find a way to repay him."

"Crack."

The knife and fork in Sheriff Pilot's hand hit the table.

How could the dignified Sheriff of Lincoln County do anything to testify for someone like Leonard?

Just as he was about to speak, Chen Jianqiu wiped his mouth and waved his hand:

"We won't talk about the money we owe during dinner today."

As soon as Leonard said something, he was blocked back, and the situation suddenly became more embarrassing.

"Mr. Chen, I heard that you are in the grain business recently?" Or the lawyer changed the subject, "Standard Oil Company built a refinery in Roswell, and the town is said to be getting bigger and bigger. Mr. Chen's vision is indeed

Unique.”

"Yes, the demand is huge and it's very profitable." Chen Jianqiu picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip of wine, "It's just a pity."

"What's a pity?" the lawyer asked.

"Unfortunately, the prices of agricultural products in Lincolnshire and surrounding areas have been unstable and profits are uncontrollable, so I can only earn a hard fee." Chen Jianqiu looked regretful.

"However, the supply should become stable and cheap soon." He added seemingly casually.

However, these words struck Leonard and the lawyer in the heart like a heavy hammer.

Most of the farms and pastures near Lincoln County now belong to Leonard, and he is the largest supplier to the agricultural products market.

Chen Jianqiu's words are quite clear.

What he wants is not the arrears at all, but Leonard's farms and ranches, and his death.

Leonard's breathing was a little rapid. He stared at Chen Jianqiu and asked word by word:

"Mr. Chen, do you know that the railway from Albuquerque to Lincoln County cannot be built?"

While slicing the beef on his plate, Chen Jianqiu replied nonchalantly: "Yeah, I knew it earlier. What happened? Scott didn't let them build it. He told me that there were some things he didn't understand."

Leonard's chest was heaving violently, his breathing was rapid, and his hands were shaking.

"What's wrong? Are you okay? Mr. Leonard?" Chen Jianqiu stopped what he was doing and glanced at the owner of the mansion.

Leonard's face was gloomy, but his eyes kept drifting between Chen Jianqiu and Pile.

The lawyer's heart was beating very fast.

He knew very well that the man in front of him was different from his former master Fred.

This dear man is now at war with heaven and man. He is considering killing someone in front of the Sheriff. But his former master even dared to do it to the Sheriff himself.

However, the grass on Fred's grave is already several meters high.

"Two gentlemen, I have something to do. Just wait for me." Leonard seemed to have made up his mind and winked at the lawyer, "Maisen, come with me."

The two people went up to the second floor one after the other.

Leonard whispered to Maxine: "You know what to do when you go out through the back door. I have already told those cowboys in advance."

"You are heading towards a dead end." The lawyer was a little desperate.

Why is it that he is the one who performs this kind of task every time?

"Do I still have a way to go? You heard it just now, that Chinese wants me to die!" Leonard's eyes were cold.

Mai Sien sighed and walked out of the back door from another staircase.

Leonard, on the other hand, returned to the edge of the dining table.

The three people stopped talking, and the restaurant was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.

Leonard raised his head and looked at the two people in front of him like a dead person.

However, ten minutes passed and nothing happened.

As for Leonard, his face is getting worse and worse.

Chen Jianqiu looked at Leonard with a smile, stood up, and said to him: "How about we go to the window to smoke a cigar?"

The two came to the window.

"Would you like to look outside?" Chen Jianqiu lit a cigar for himself, leaned against the window and said to Leonard.

Leonard stuck his head out of the window and looked outside, feeling a chill in his heart.

The cowboys I originally arranged for disappeared without a trace.

He took a few steps back and stared blankly at the window, despairing.

"I'll give you another chance."

Chen Jianqiu suddenly pulled out the revolver from his waist, handed it into his hand, and said in his ear:

"Use this gun to kill me, and then kill the policeman in the restaurant. That way, you will live."

After that, Chen Jianqiu turned around again, leaned over the window sill, and continued to smoke his cigar.

Leonard held the revolver in both hands and pointed it at Chen Jianqiu's back tremblingly. The muzzle of the gun kept shaking.

Chen Jianqiu's words seemed like magic sounds surrounding his ears:

"Kill him! Beat him to death."

Leonard's sweat flowed from his forehead. He made up his mind, gritted his teeth, and pulled the trigger.

"Bang!"

There was a gunshot.

Leonard fell to the ground, his gun dropped to the side, and his heart was bleeding.

Pilot stood at the door of the room with his gun raised, smoke coming from the muzzle of his gun.

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