Zhong Wanwan used Bai Yueyao's words to shut Bai Yueyao up:
"Didn't Bai Zhiqing just say that people from Beijing are all well-informed and it's normal for them to know a lot about tractors?"
"You're not very bright. You heard a little about tractors and dared to drive one secretly. It's your own business if you crashed the tractor. But it's wrong of you to go around blaming people!"
"Xia, the educated youth, is bold, meticulous, smart, and kind. She couldn't bear to see me being falsely accused, so she stepped forward to demonstrate it to everyone!"
"How come in your case it's Xia Zhiqing secretly driving the tractor?"
"Xia, the educated youth, has only been at the farm for a few days. When did he ever drive a tractor alone? Bai, the educated youth, needs to provide evidence to support his claims. He can't just spew nonsense!"
Where did Bai Yueyao get her evidence? She just wanted to drag everyone down with her, especially Zhong Wanwan and Xia Ning.
When Zhong Wanwan asked her that question, she was naturally speechless and couldn't say a word.
Seeing that Bai Yueyao had stopped speaking, Zhong Wanwan then explained to Director Wei:
"Director Wei, Xia, the educated youth, told me that she knew how to drive a jeep before she went to the countryside. A jeep is much more complicated than a tractor. I just briefly explained the difference between a tractor and a jeep to her, and she was able to drive it as soon as she got there!"
Director Wei thought Zhong Wanwan's words made a lot of sense, and nodded in praise:
“All the educated youth who came this time are outstanding. Zhong can repair tractors, Xia can drive jeeps, they are all talented!”
"What a pity! If Bai Zhiqing hadn't crashed the tractor, Xia Zhiqing would have been the tractor driver!"
Zhong Wanwan was very willing to sow discord between Bai Yueyao and make her punish Bai Yueyao as severely as possible.
But now it's obviously not possible, otherwise things could change and if Xia Ning misses this opportunity, he might not be able to become a tractor driver again!
You can kill the rats anytime; the most important thing is to put your jade bottle in the right place.
Having figured this out, Zhong Wanwan didn't hesitate and walked to the courtyard wall to inspect the damaged tractor.
There was no oil leak, and apart from the severe dent in the front of the car, the internal problems were minor. Zhong Wanwan made a solemn pledge to Manager Wei:
"Although this tractor was badly damaged, I'm confident that if I work overtime these next few days, I can fix it before the autumn harvest!"
Farm Manager Wei had high hopes for the damaged tractor. Their farm had damaged one before, and it had been sent back to the factory, but they still couldn't fix it.
Look at the damage to this tractor! The cab is completely crumpled. He thought it was another totaled tractor, but not only can it be repaired, it can be fixed before the autumn harvest. Director Wei looked at Zhong Wanwan with hopeful eyes and said:
"Zhong Zhiqing, are you serious? Can this tractor really be fixed? And before the autumn harvest?"
Zhong Wanwan seized the opportunity to make her demands:
"It's possible, but it would require me and my three apprentices, and preferably with Songbai and Xia Zhiqing as helpers. Otherwise, we'd be short-handed and would have to work day and night to have any chance of fixing this tractor."
"This adds a lot of extra work, and it's not right to ask the farm to pay for our wages. Director Wei, what do you think about having Bai Zhiqing pay for this part of the money as well?"
Knowing that the tractor could be repaired, Director Wei could now deal with Bai Yueyao and Tang Zixuan with peace of mind.
As for paying for the tractor repairs, isn't that a matter of course? Bai Zhiqing broke it, so if she doesn't pay, who will?
Director Wei agreed wholeheartedly:
"That's only right. Bai Zhiqing broke it, so she should pay for it!"
"Not only do you have to pay this expense, but she's also the reason you're all working overtime. You should get some compensation!"
"How about this: besides deducting your wages from her work points for the next few days, she can also pay for your meals for the next few days."
"You've all worked so hard, you need to eat something good to replenish your energy. So, take out the meat and fish portions that Bai and Tang, the educated youth, received during the New Year, and give them to you!"
Director Wei felt that Bai Zhiqing's share was too small; what could he do if it was divided into six parts?
Tang and Bai, both educated youth, were in such a state that they were husband and wife, and their portions were divided among six people, which was barely enough.
Zhong Wanwan felt much better after squeezing so much more out of these two people. Adopting a magnanimous demeanor, she tried to sow discord between Bai Yueyao and Tang Zixuan, saying:
"We'll listen to Director Wei. We don't mind suffering some losses or hardships. The main thing is to ensure the smooth progress of our farm's autumn harvest!"
"I hate people who harm the collective interest the most. I firmly support the farm in dealing with the behavior of educated youth Bai and Tang seriously!"
Director Wei expressed his strong approval:
"If everyone had your level of awareness, such a terrible thing wouldn't have happened!"
"This matter must be severely punished to appease public anger; without a heavy penalty, these two people will not realize their mistakes!"
Upon hearing that the two would be severely punished, Tang Zixuan panicked. What did this have to do with him? His Chun Chun was harmed by Bai Yueyao! Tang Zixuan hurriedly said:
"Director Wei, this has nothing to do with me. If you want to punish someone, punish Bai Yueyao alone."
"The compensation for the meat and fish for Zhong and the others should also come from her share. If one year isn't enough, then two years; if two years isn't enough, then three years. Don't drag me into it!"
Director Wei was extremely disgusted by Tang Zixuan's irresponsible behavior.
Regardless of what you think, he and Bai Zhiqing did that, so he should take responsibility. Director Wei criticized Tang Zixuan, saying:
"How can it not be your business? If you hadn't arranged to meet Bai Zhiqing, she wouldn't have come to this place. This whole thing started because of you, so you should take full responsibility!"
"Besides, you and Bai Zhiqing are husband and wife, so you should be one, and you should share the punishment!"
Upon hearing that the two were husband and wife, Tang Zixuan became even more anxious. "When did I marry Bai Yueyao? How come I didn't know?" Tang Zixuan retorted loudly.
"You can't just say things like that, Director Wei, who's married to Bai Yueyao!"
Manager Wei said sternly:
"Tang Zhiqing, think carefully about whether your relationship with Bai Zhiqing is truly that of husband and wife!"
"If they are a married couple, then they will share the punishment!"
"If you weren't a married couple, and the two of you were doing this kind of thing, would you prefer it to be considered indecent assault or adultery?"
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