Sister-in-law Lu snorted coldly.

He gave that older man a defiant look.

The elder was so angry he wanted to hit someone, but when Boss Lu saw someone hitting his wife, he rolled up his sleeves and stood beside her.

Lu Rong also stood silently behind his daughter-in-law.

Qiao Wanyue's eyes were fixed on that person. If he dared to make a move, she silently picked up the microphone on the table.

It can be smashed in a second.

Seeing this, his family members tugged at his arm.

"I'm too magnanimous to hold a grudge against a petty person." The elder awkwardly sat down.

Sister-in-law Lu sat down with her head tilted back.

Qiao Wanyue glanced at the captain, who gave her a look that said, "Take it easy."

"Qi Huai, since you have objections, then like the Yang family, you don't need to participate in this side business, and your family won't get any of the future spots either." The captain gave the conclusion on the spot.

He looked at the others present and said, “This time it’s not mandatory, it’s all voluntary. Except for Qi Huai and the Yang family, those who are not participating this time do not need to sign up. But those who participate this time will be given priority in the team’s side jobs in the future.”

He looked at everyone, but his words were cold.

Qi Huai's family glared at him with dark faces, especially his daughter-in-law, who harbored deep resentment. Why did she have to be the first to speak out? Everyone disliked Qiao Wanyue, but did you see anyone stand up for her?

Before Yang's mother could say anything more, the brigade leader ordered her and Qi Huai's family to leave.

He also thoughtfully asked if anyone else had any objections, explaining that the side job wouldn't affect the village's work points, so whether or not one participated didn't matter.

But most people shrank back. Although they had doubts about the matter, they could choose not to participate the first time. In case others made money in the future and had better projects, they didn't want to be pushed out like Yang's mother and Qi Huai's family.

The battalion commander smiled and said, "Since no one else has any objections, let our communications officer say a few words."

The captain gave his position to Qiao Wanyue.

Qiao Wanyue said a few words, mainly encouraging people to follow the policies and develop side businesses, using existing resources to make money and improve everyone's lives.

She stood there gracefully, still wearing the same green dress she had worn during the day. Lu Rong looked at his daughter-in-law on the stage with bright eyes, a happy smile on his face, but a faint unease lingered in his heart.

Wanyue is so outstanding, yet her foolish son has been slow to return.

No, she has to write a letter to her son tomorrow, telling him to come back as soon as he finishes his mission, otherwise he won't even know when his wife is being targeted.

Qiao Wanyue was unaware that alarm bells were already ringing in her mother-in-law's mind.

Qiao Wanyue finished speaking calmly, but some people below were already eager to make money. Although they were poor, they also had a desire to earn money. Her words were persuasive and made people's blood boil.

After she finished speaking, she stepped down from the stage.

Old Mrs. Yang was asked to leave, and she sat down directly next to Lu Rong.

The captain's wife leaned close to her ear and said, "Well said."

Qiao Wanyue smiled wryly, "Thank you, Auntie."

She saw it clearly just now: Old Lady Yang was driven away. The only person who could get the villagers to drive her away was the team leader's wife.

The team leader's wife smiled and said, "We're one of them."

With just one sentence, he set his stance.

Qiao Wanyue smiled and didn't say anything more.

After the meeting, some people signed up, and about a dozen households requested to sell dried vegetables. Others were still observing. Yang's mother's words had indeed had an effect.

Qiao Wanyue didn't care. After the meeting, she went home with Lu Rong.

Yang Lin squatted angrily at the doorway. His mother and daughters-in-law acted as if they didn't see him and stepped over him. Only Lu Hui gave him a soft push as she passed by, saying, "Grandpa, move aside, you're blocking my way."

Yang Lin sat in the middle of the gate, while Lu Hui was short and had small legs.

We can't get past this!