"I thought about it for a long time and came up with a solution. I plan to repair the house first, renovate the roof, and reinforce the walls with sturdy wood and good quality tiles to make the house sturdy and durable again."
We need to contact the relevant departments to clarify the property rights issue and coordinate the interests of all parties. We can't let our family's hard work go to waste like this.
He described his well-thought-out solution, including how to repair the house and how to coordinate the interests of all parties.
He would stop every now and then, lean forward slightly, and look intently at the other person, listening carefully to the elders' opinions and suggestions, showing them respect. The elders would speak one after another, raising various opinions and concerns. Xia Tao listened attentively, and would occasionally take notes of the key points. He would also ask further questions when he had doubts.
As the winter sun gradually sets in the west, it is like a gentle painter, holding a golden paintbrush, bathing the entire village in a golden afterglow.
Sunlight spills onto the roof tiles, reflecting a warm glow that dances and seems to tell stories of bygone years. Each tile carries the village's memories, witnessing countless sunrises and sunsets. It shines on the frozen pond, making the ice surface appear as if covered with gold leaf, shimmering and sparkling. Occasionally, a few sparrows fly down onto the ice, leaving a trail of tiny footprints that breaks the silence and adds a touch of liveliness to the cold winter day.
When Xia Wan left Aunt Cuihua's house, her mind was already filled with all sorts of news.
As she walked, she processed this information in her mind, her pace unhurried and her expression thoughtful.
As she passed through a familiar street, she saw children playing and laughing on the sidewalk, chasing each other, their joyful sounds echoing in the air.
The elderly sat in the doorway basking in the sun, their faces beaming with peaceful smiles. But her mind was not on these everyday scenes at all. Her thoughts were filled with the affairs of Qiao Qiao and Zhao Jiaojiao. Their complicated relationships and possible secrets, like a fog, shrouded her thoughts, making her eager to uncover the truth.
The time she and Xia Tao had agreed upon was approaching, and the two met in the small square in the center of the village.
In the small square, several bare trees stood in the cold wind, like lonely guardians. Their branches trembled slightly in the wind, as if they were emitting a silent sigh, telling of the desolation of winter.
The ground was covered with withered yellow leaves, rustling in the wind as if playing a winter melody. The sound was deep and melancholy, lingering in the air above the square along with the wind.
"How is it?" Xia Tao asked as his sister walked over.
His eyes revealed concern. The day's journey had left his voice slightly tired, hoarse and dry, like sandpaper rubbing against a hard object, which sounded heartbreaking.
His face showed signs of fatigue, and there were several fine lines on his forehead from frowning, as if they were etched with the marks of a hard day's work and worries about the house.
Xia Wan looked relaxed and natural: "Everything's fine, don't worry, brother! How's the house situation going?"
She didn't want her brother to worry about her, so she deliberately acted relaxed, her tone playful, tilting her head slightly and showing a bright smile that seemed to dispel the winter chill and bring warmth and hope.
Xia Tao didn't think much of it: "That's good. You can stay in the city from now on. Don't go back to the village unless necessary. If you don't come into contact with it, those things won't happen. Things in the village are too complicated. You're a young woman, don't worry about it."
He spoke earnestly, his eyes filled with brotherly concern. He knew the complexities of the village, the trivial interpersonal relationships and endless troubles, like a tangled mess that could never be untangled. He hoped that his sister could stay away from these disturbances, live a peaceful and happy life in the city, and no longer be troubled by these worries.
Xia Wan vaguely agreed, but she already had a preliminary plan in mind. She thought that since Qiao Qiao had used her connections to get the job, there must have been some irregularities involved. She needed to find a way to collect evidence and bring the truth to light.
She planned to start by talking to Qiao Qiao at her workplace, trying to build rapport with the staff there, and see if she could find any loopholes in Qiao Qiao's onboarding process, such as whether the onboarding procedures were complete, whether the interview process was compliant, or whether there were any signs of underhanded dealings.
Further investigate her relationship with the police chief, inquire through various channels, and ask around to find out if they are really as close as she claims, whether they are truly related by blood, or if it is just a favor she is trying to curry favor with. Perhaps they are just distant relatives who are being used by her to intimidate others.
As for Zhao Jiaojiao, although she is already in a bad situation, being ostracized by others in the educated youth settlement and having no money, she has no choice but to hang out with hooligans, but she cannot let her off so easily.
She planned to observe secretly first, find a secluded place, such as hiding in the bushes near the educated youth settlement, or in the shadows of a street corner, and keep an eye on Zhao Jiaojiao's every move from time to time, waiting for the right opportunity to teach them a lesson.
However, in order not to worry her brother, she decided not to tell him beforehand. Although there was nothing dangerous about it, she knew her brother would definitely object to her doing so.
She understood her brother's temperament; he always put her safety first, fearing that she might be harmed in any way, even by the slightest potential threat. He would become extremely nervous and worried about her.
She had previously found out in the system why Qiao Qiao had gotten involved with the police chief; it was partly due to her godfather's connections.
As for saving the police chief... well, actually, the chief was almost knocked over by something, and she helped him up!
Thinking about this, Xia Wan couldn't help but find it somewhat ridiculous. Qiao Qiao actually managed to make a big deal out of such a small matter and seek personal gain. It was truly shameless.
She secretly resolved to make Qiao Qiao pay the price for her actions.
She clenched her fists, her eyes revealing a firm determination, as if she could already see the moment Qiao Qiao was punished. A surge of righteous power welled up in her heart, supporting her to uncover the truth, put everything back on track, and restore a fair and just environment for the village and the people around her.
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