Qi Shuli was clearly looking for trouble. Why didn't this old man check other people's packages, but he insisted on checking hers?
He Tiantian was filled with suspicion and quickly called out in her mind, "Gurgle gurgle meow, Snake King, check my package. Is there anything out of line? Like books, money? Oh dear, never mind, except for the clothes, please put everything else away, okay?"
The Snake King scanned the contents of the package within the barrier and indeed found items that didn't conform to the rules of this world. There were not only many books, but also some brightly colored clothes. The old bastard outside was clearly after He Tiantian; if he discovered what was inside, that idiot He Tiantian would be in trouble.
If He Tiantian is in trouble, it won't be any better off!
"Yes!" said the Snake King. "I've put it away for you!"
The Snake King put those things into the barrier. In order to prevent Qi Shuli from discovering anything suspicious, the Snake King directly wrapped up the dried rabbit meat that was in his sister's bag and put it inside.
"Sister Tian is a girl, isn't it inappropriate to rummage through her things in public like this?" Qi Xiaoyan retorted. "Besides, why are you checking Sister Tian's packages when you're checking everyone else's?"
"Hehe, Xiaoyan, you're still young and don't understand the complexities of revolutionary work. He Tiantian's package is so big, of course we have to check it. If we don't check it and something goes wrong, not only will I be unable to cover it up, but even your father won't be able to cover it up." Qi Shuli said threateningly, "Xiaoyan, don't forget, so many eyes are watching your father. Not long ago, someone reported your father!"
"You..." Qi Xiaoyan was speechless with anger, wanting to say more. Her father hadn't slept well for several days because of this incident, and he had blisters in his mouth. She couldn't cause him any more trouble.
Seeing He Tiantian's dilemma and Qi Xiaoyan's angry expression, Qi Shuli felt secretly pleased. A mere girl, she could be dismissed with just a few words. She even dared to talk back to him; she was too naive!
He Tiantian learned from the Snake King that the irregular items inside had been put away, except for the clothes, so there was no fear of inspection.
"Xiao Yan, let Accountant Qi check it. It's just clothes inside anyway," He Tiantian said. As long as they don't find anything, Qi Shuli can't say anything!
Furthermore, Qi Shuli was in charge of inspecting incoming and outgoing packages, so he had the authority to do so. He didn't inspect them before because he didn't have the time, but things were different now. These people had embarrassed Qi Shuli and caused his nephew Qi Jianguo's plan to fail, so as his uncle, he naturally had to help his nephew get revenge.
Qi Xiaoyan embarrassed him, and he was determined to get revenge.
In front of Qi Shuli, He Tiantian opened the package, which was full of clothes and two dried wild rabbits.
He Tiantian chuckled inwardly. The Snake King was really amusing; he had actually replaced the contents with dried rabbit meat.
Actually, the books in the package weren't novels, nor were they foreign classics; they were a complete set of books for high school students.
He Jingyu heard that the college entrance examination could be taken in 1977. His daughter had only graduated from junior high school. He did not want his daughter to spend her whole life in the countryside. He hoped that his daughter could go to university through self-study and have a new life.
But now that the school is closed, and the teachers have been labeled as intellectuals, the existence of these books is also considered unacceptable. He Jingyu sent a complete set of textbooks and lesson plans for all high school subjects—dozens of books!
"Uncle Qi, you see this too, right? There are clothes and fabrics here, as well as wild game sent from our hometown. Which of these are against the rules?" Qi Xiaoyan asked, raising an eyebrow, wanting to see what Qi Shuli had to say.
Qi Shuli was also puzzled. He had thought that since it was so heavy, there must be something inside that shouldn't be there!
That's strange!
"Hehe, it's better if it's not. I don't want anything to happen to the educated youth in our village either," Qi Shuli said, his eyes fixed on the dried wild rabbit, swallowing hard. No wonder his nephew said He Tiantian's family was well-off; her clothes, though old, had no patches, and there were so many of them. And that dried rabbit weighed over ten pounds!
Niu Dajun and Qi Xiaoyan both realized that Qi Shuli had his eye on the dried rabbit. However, it was sent by He Tiantian's family, and they couldn't make a decision on its own. If they didn't give it to Qi Shuli, that greedy accountant would make things even harder for He Tiantian in the future.
He Tiantian wasn't oblivious; she noticed it too. She smiled and said, "I'll take this rabbit home and cook it. I'll invite Secretary Qi and Accountant Qi over for a bite."
He Tiantian was absolutely unwilling to give the two dried wild rabbits to Qi Shuli. Since she couldn't keep them, she couldn't let Qi Shuli keep them all to himself.
"Hehe, you're too kind." Qi Shuli smiled insincerely. In front of so many people, he really couldn't keep He Tiantian's food for himself. However, if He Tiantian wanted to treat him to a meal, that would be nice too, and he could satisfy his craving.
Niu Dajun and Qi Xiaoyan were relieved to see that He Tiantian was so understanding, at least they didn't fall out.
With the help of Qi Xiaoyan and Niu Dajun, He Tiantian took the items back to Grandma Qi's house.
"Brother Dajun, could you let us know when Sister Tiantian sends us something in the future? We can go to the post office to pick it up ourselves," Qi Xiaoyan said. Sister Tiantian's packages contained clothes, including undergarments. It would be so embarrassing if an old man like Qi Shuli saw them.
Qi Shuli wasn't following the commune's instructions at all; he just wanted to make things difficult for Sister Tian and get benefits from her.
Niu Dajun thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Xiao Yan, things aren't as simple as you think. Qi Shuli isn't a good person, but he's right. He's in charge of receiving and sending mail and parcels in the village, and during special times, he has the authority to inspect parcels. Now, Tian Tian is clearly being targeted by Qi Shuli. If the things are left with me and then taken away from me, and Qi Shuli finds out and reports me, then Tian Tian will be in trouble too. So let's keep things this way from now on. With us here, at least Tian Tian won't be singled out and harassed by Qi Shuli. Even if they don't find anything that doesn't comply with regulations, they can't do anything to Tian Tian!"
Seeing that Niu Dajun couldn't help, Qi Xiaoyan felt very disappointed, lowered her head, and remained silent.
He Tiantian also agreed with Niu Dajun, and took Qi Xiaoyan's hand, saying, "Xiaoyan, Brother Dajun is right. Qi Shuli has already set his sights on me, so I can't lie to my superiors anymore. I'll write a letter tonight to tell my parents not to send anything that doesn't comply with regulations. And with your and Brother Dajun's help, Qi Shuli really can't make things difficult for me in person. I'm already very grateful, so please don't blame yourself."
“Yes, Xiaoyan, it’s not that I don’t want to help, it’s just that it’s not worth the risk,” Niu Dajun said, worried that Qi Xiaoyan was too young and might misunderstand him.
Qi Xiaoyan wasn't an unreasonable person, and smiled slightly, "I understand, Brother Dajun. I was being a little childish just now."
Under Qi Xiaoyan's gaze, Niu Dajun unconsciously scratched his head and gave a simple, honest smile. (To be continued.)
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