Chapter 50: Not Sincere at All
"Since you care so much, then you should protect them properly. You're asking me to make decisions before things are even clear. I'm here to ensure your safety, not to play the role of Judge Bao and solve your cases."
Zhou Congsheng spoke in a cold voice, avoiding any appearance of impropriety, his eyes fixed on Shen Yuzhu.
Yu Manman and Qiao Nianyu blushed at his words, but they didn't refute him. Yu Manman, in particular, felt that as the team leader, Zhou Congsheng should maintain his authority in front of outsiders and not be too biased towards Nianyu.
Qiao Wangshu had just squatted down to continue mowing the lawn, but unexpectedly, more and more people gathered around. Qiao Nianyu's colleague started accusing people as soon as she opened her mouth, making it sound like she was the one who was wronged. She stood up abruptly, and this time she didn't compromise as she had countless times before, but walked directly to Qiao Nianyu.
Did we bully you?
"I, I, no, my sister didn't bully us, Captain Zhou, how about we just let this go..."
"No, why should we? Nianyu, it's because you're too nice that people bully you like this. Don't worry, Captain Zhou is here. He definitely won't let you suffer any injustice."
After Yu Manman finished speaking, she leaned closer to Qiao Nianyu and whispered, "Nianyu, don't worry. Now is the time for Captain Zhou to show his skills. It's also a good opportunity to get closer to you two. He will definitely side with you."
Qiao Nianyu's heart stirred at what he said, and she looked at Zhou Congsheng with hope.
"Comrade, could you please recount what happened?" Zhou Congsheng looked at Shen Yuzhu with a serious expression.
"Um???"
Apart from Yu Manman and Qiao Nianyu, everyone present knew about the relationship between Zhou Congsheng and Shen Yuzhu. The other educated youths didn't bring it up because they thought he seemed to be on a mission.
They don't want to do things that cause trouble for others.
In an instant, everyone turned to look at Shen Yuzhu.
"Oh, so this is what happened. This female comrade, who looked very aggrieved, asked to borrow a shovel for cutting grass from someone at our educated youth settlement. Our educated youth, Qiao, refused to lend it to her. The others noticed that Qiao was in a bad mood and came over to ask her a few questions. At this time, another female comrade came over and immediately started to label people, saying that we had bullied her precious darling. Then she started to shout that she would stand up for her. And here you are, standing up for her."
Zhou Congsheng: "......."
Everyone: "..."
Zhao Yue stared at Shen Yuzhu with shining eyes, her face full of admiration. She knew it! The person her brother had his eye on must be incredibly powerful. Look at that! She succinctly described what had just happened in just a few words and even slapped those two troublemakers in the face. How satisfying!
"How can you speak so rudely, woman? When did I ever label someone?"
"Comrade, you've gone a bit too far."
Qiao Nianyu looked at Shen Yuzhu with considerable dissatisfaction. How could there be such a beautiful and radiant woman in this remote and impoverished place? She just stood there with her arms crossed, making everyone else pale in comparison.
It's a pity she only has beauty, but her heart is crooked.
Zhou Congsheng nodded, then coughed lightly, clenching his fist.
"Hmm, what this comrade said seems to make a lot of sense. It was these two researchers from the Agricultural Research Institute who disturbed you. How about this, let them apologize to you, and we'll let it go. What do you think?"
Qiao Nianyu and Yu Manman looked at Zhou Congsheng in disbelief. They thought he had brought people to their aid, but after learning what had happened, he wanted them to apologize instead.
"What are you staring at with those big eyes? You came to the countryside to do research, but you didn't even bring a shovel. You're shamelessly asking other educated youths for a handout. What, you're delaying their work? Will you make up for their work points? Will you give them their grain and bonuses during the New Year? I don't even want to talk to you, but you have to stick your cheeks out so I can slap you. What a jerk."
Zhou Congsheng tugged at Zhao Yue, afraid she would say something nasty. Song Biao, however, breathed a sigh of relief. This was clearly not Xiao Yue's fighting power. If they weren't on a mission today, she would have cursed him as a "slut" before stopping.
He secretly gave Zhao Yue a thumbs up, saying, "Great job, you've made great progress."
"Comrade Yu, Comrade Qiao, Zhao Yue's words may be rough, but they make sense. You were in the wrong in this matter and should apologize to the educated youth. If you are not satisfied, I can ask Professor Yao to come and judge the matter."
Professor Yao is a person focused on research, but he is always a bit lacking in social etiquette. That's why the higher-ups sent people to protect his safety.
Wang Liping nodded to Zhou Congsheng, thinking it was better to avoid trouble. Since it was Shen Yuzhu's fiancé who had spoken, she decided to give him face. Otherwise, based on the two women's derogatory remarks about "this group of educated youth," she would have written a big-character poster and taken the male and female educated youth to the county's educated youth office to have a proper discussion.
When did they, as educated youth, ever become inferior?
"Alright, for Captain Zhou's sake, let's just let it go after they apologize. But this wronged woman... cough cough cough, this woman needs to sincerely apologize to our educated youth Qiao Wangshu separately."
"What, I....."
"Heh~, Captain, I'm going to find Professor Yao..."
Seeing that Zhao Yue was about to run away, Yu Manman and Qiao Nianyu quickly apologized, saying sorry to Shen Yuzhu and the others.
"The voice was too soft, I couldn't even hear it, how could the other educated youths hear it?" Zhao Yue pinched her waist, her little face scrunched up.
Yu Manman and Qiao Nianyu pursed their lips, said sorry to the educated youth in loud voices, and then said it to Qiao Wangshu separately.
"It wasn't sincere at all; there wasn't even a bow."
Zhao Yue muttered something in disgust and rolled her eyes. Yu Manman and Qiao Nianyu blushed bright red and could barely stand. They looked at Zhou Congsheng for help, but his expression didn't change at all.
Liang Manxiu and the others suppressed their laughter as they watched them bow and say sorry before covering their faces and running away, seemingly with sobs escaping their lips.
"Won't you have a hard time explaining this later?"
"No, there's nothing wrong with my fair and impartial handling of this. But you, don't look at me and that Comrade Qiao with those spectator eyes. I'm not familiar with her."
Although her words sounded serious, Shen Yuzhu could still detect a hint of grievance in them. She blinked and smiled slightly.
"That was my fault, I apologize. Please be magnanimous and don't be angry with me, okay?"
Wang Liping and the others exchanged glances, realizing that the young couple didn't seem to treat them like human beings, and were making such joking remarks. They quickly grabbed their shovels and got to work. Lin Wanwan was a slow worker and was closest to them. She was so nervous while working that she almost cut her hand with the shovel.
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