Chapter 461 Who does he think he is?

"Su Laosan?"

Team Leader Zhu glared at the group and said with a smile, "They're just joking around."

A person next to him curled their lip in disapproval.

He said, "Captain Zhu, do we need to pretend with this kid? What doesn't he know about our little affair?"

"Hey kid, are you asking for a beating?"

Captain Zhu raised his hand, as if to hit someone, but the person cried out and hid behind another person.

"Did I say something wrong? That new guy just snatched the deputy director position that was practically yours. Old Lu even said he tried his best to help you apply, but he can't do anything about people assigned from the military..."

The man spat, "I can't do anything about it. Why didn't you say you couldn't do anything when he stole your credit?"

"Alright, stop saying whatever comes to mind."

Team Leader Zhu glanced at the man with annoyance. "Old Su is just a commoner. You've let him know so much about inside matters. Are you trying to kill him?"

"Ouch……"

Su Laosan suddenly jumped back a step, asking in a strange tone, "Is it that serious? Is my head still firmly attached?"

A group of people pointed at him and laughed and cursed.

“There’s my mom’s health spa right up ahead. Come on, I’ll take you to a quiet place where you can say whatever you want. You need to vent your anger here. Holding it in will cause trouble.”

Su Laosan glanced at Captain Zhu, and the others followed suit.

I've been complaining all the way here, and my mouth is a bit dry. Asking for a glass of water... I don't think that's a violation of the rules, right?

Team Leader Zhu was indeed seething with anger.

The promised promotion suddenly fell through, and instead, someone was parachuted in as his direct superior. He just couldn't swallow this insult.

Su Laosan led a few people into Li Banxia's health center through the back door.

We found a corner room to talk.

Before Captain Zhu even had to say a word, his men quickly explained the whole story, one sentence after another.

"Old Su, you be the judge. Isn't this going too far as to bully people?"

"More than that!"

Su Laosan frowned, feeling annoyed as he listened. Although this Zhu fellow liked to form cliques and take advantage of others, he was truly capable of helping anyone in the area who needed his help.

Even when things were dangerous, he never backed down. More importantly, he was the one who stood in front of his men.

On this point, Su Laosan still had some respect for Captain Zhu.

It's just a job that pays a hundred or so yuan a month, yet he dares to rush forward so recklessly. This can only mean that such a person is kind at heart.

"This is outrageous! Haven't you even considered reporting this to higher authorities?"

Su Laosan slammed his fist on the table and looked at Captain Zhu, "It's time to reward our Captain Zhu for his merits!"

A group of people nodded vigorously.

"That's right!"

Captain Zhu gulped down a cup of tea and said, "It's not that exaggerated. He came here as a hero who retired from the military. It's only right that I... step aside."

"Boss?!"

A group of people were indignant. "You've been in charge of everything in this district, big and small. It's one thing for Old Lu to be treated like a mascot, but now there's this deputy director who's stealing your credit and blocking your path to promotion..."

"Alright."

Team Leader Zhu frowned and glared at them. "You guys better stop causing me trouble. If these rumors get out, will I still be able to keep my job as team leader? It's just a job to keep me on the job, it won't even increase my salary by a few dollars. We're all doing this for everyone, what's the difference..."

"How can that be the same? The deputy director got promoted, his salary went up a level, which is several tens of yuan more. That's enough to buy medicine for the old lady..."

The room fell silent for a moment after he said that.

Su Laosan's eyes flickered slightly.

"Alright, guys, I know you mean well, but he's already on the job and will be our leader from now on. Don't say these things after we leave this room," said Captain Zhu.

The group of people looked dejected and kept sighing.

Su Laosan chimed in, "We really shouldn't interfere with people from the military. How about... I cause him some trouble? Let's teach him a lesson about his new arrogance?"

Captain Zhu glared at him with equal disdain.

"Don't cause me any trouble! You think no one's eyeing your shop? If you really cause any trouble, believe me, someone'll come after you!"

Su Laosan grinned and poured tea for Captain Zhu.

"With such good public servants patrolling and standing guard for me every day, what am I afraid of?! By the way, my great-uncle had my cousin deliver some geese yesterday. I kept two for myself. When are you free? Let's go to the team leader's house for some stewed goose in an iron pot!"

Their eyes lit up instantly.

One of them said, "We're free now; we came out today on a mission."

Another said, "If we go now, we can still make it for lunch..."

"What do you want to eat?"

Team Leader Zhu was exasperated and slammed his hand on the table. "Don't mess around with me! It's one thing to have a cup of tea during work hours, but what's with going out to eat stewed goose?"

He raised his hand and pointed at Su Laosan a few times, saying, "Stop grinning at me and behave yourself."

His subordinate swallowed hard.

He said, "Boss, we told Lao Lü we were out helping someone find a thief, so we should at least go to the villager's house for a visit and make an appearance."

Captain Zhu gave him a sharp tap on the head and said, "Who told you to lie? Couldn't you just say we were out on patrol?"

His subordinate clutched his head and cried out in pain.

"Boss, I was wrong."

Su Laosan laughed and said, "Does Lao Lü really need to personally intervene in such a trivial matter? If he doesn't want to see the newcomer, he just doesn't want to. He stole your deputy director position, and you can't even allow people to be dissatisfied? Where does this unfair clause come from? Who does he think he is?"

His men started pecking at the rice like chickens.

Captain Zhu glanced at the group of people, then picked up his teacup and gulped it down in a big mouthful, looking dejected.

Su Laosan exclaimed, drawing everyone's attention. "Come on, let's play a game to liven things up. Ask us, why do geese always fly south?"

Someone scoffed, "Is that even a question? Of course, they're flying off to spend the winter."

Su Laosan stretched out his index finger and shook it in front of everyone.

He said, "The South is too far away; we can't walk there, we have to fly."

The group looked at each other, speechless.

Su Laosan laughed heartily.

"Furthermore, if a wild goose is called a 'lying goose' when it lies down to sleep, what is a butterfly called when it lies down?"

"A butterfly!" someone excitedly answered quickly.

After he finished answering, he noticed that everyone was staring at him intently.

He hesitated for a moment, "Wrong?"

"No, congratulations on getting it right."

Su Laosan grinned slyly, "Good boy."

The man belatedly realized what was happening. I cursed and pounced on Su Laosan, pinning him to the ground and grabbing him by the neck, laughing and cursing, "Su Laosan, you dare to play tricks on your father..."

Seeing this, the others also laughed and pounced on it.

"Beat this scheming bastard to death! He actually tried to take advantage of us..."

"Who the hell tickled my feet? It tickles, it tickles! Hahaha, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

The room was so lively it was practically turning upside down.

Captain Zhu sighed, then laughed.

A short while later, Captain Zhu led his men away to patrol the streets.

Su Laosan pulled the man aside and whispered, "Captain Zhu, find some time to bring the old lady over so my grandfather can take a look at her. If she's sick, we'll treat her; if she's not feeling well, we'll take care of her. I have money and medicine; it's no problem for me..."