Chapter 218 Solution
For several days in a row, Huang Feiyan was on edge and lost weight.
Su Xiao felt heartbroken after seeing it. For the first time, she wondered if she had made a mistake.
Seeing Huang Feiyan's condition, she knew she couldn't let things continue like this.
So, he brought two gifts and, with a thick skin, went to Zhao Xi's house.
"Secretary Zhao, Aunt Zhao, they're both home." Su Xiao greeted them with a smile, carrying some things in her hands.
Aunt Zhao's eyes were full of joy. She took the money and smiled, inviting her to sit down.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Xi immediately frowned, "You woman, who told you to take other people's things without permission? Give them back!"
"Secretary Zhao, don't be angry, it's just a small thing..." Su Xiao's heart sank slightly, but her face was full of smiles.
Zhao Xi took a sip of his drink and said with a serious expression, "Su Zhiqing, you're wrong about that. As leaders, we absolutely cannot take even a needle or thread from the common people. No matter how small the item, we cannot accept it; that's a principle. Are you trying to make me make a mistake by swaggering over here with these things?"
Upon hearing this, Su Xiao knew that today's trip would be difficult, but no matter how difficult it was, she had to make it happen. "Uncle, you're too kind. I've always regarded you as an elder in my family. It's only proper to bring something of little value from an elder's home when visiting relatives. I hope you don't mind that the things are shabby."
"No problem, no problem at all." Aunt Zhao immediately replied, and then scolded Zhao Xi, "Look at you, old man, the young man came with good intentions, and you still act all high and mighty."
Zhao Xi was so angry that he glared at her and said, "You woman, if you don't know what you're talking about, don't interrupt."
"Zhao Xi, have I been too kind to you?" Aunt Zhao suddenly turned hostile, looking at him sharply.
Zhao Xi was stunned by her words.
"Alright, speak properly, stop being sarcastic." Aunt Zhao looked at Su Xiao again, her expression changing in an instant, and laughed, "Your uncle is just stubborn like this, don't take it to heart, let's talk things out."
Aunt Zhao left with her things, making room for them.
Looking at the old woman's back, Su Xiao felt admiration; the old woman was a wise person.
Moreover, she still holds considerable influence in this household; her outburst actually managed to intimidate the usually imposing Secretary Zhao.
"Uncle, let me apologize to you first." Su Xiao seized the opportunity to sincerely apologize to Zhao Xi, standing up and bowing at a ninety-degree angle.
Su Xiao was still grateful to Zhao Xi. Even regarding Zhao Lichun's matter, she knew that he didn't intend to protect Zhao Lichun, but simply didn't want the matter to escalate outside the village. He was wholeheartedly devoted to the village. However, sometimes, some things cannot be covered up or hidden.
"Hmph, why are you apologizing to me? You're so capable, aren't you?" Zhao Xi silently poured himself another small glass of wine.
"Uncle, I know you're blaming me for taking Zhao Lichun to the police station, but if I had to choose again, I would still do the same thing."
Because those who commit crimes should be punished; that's justice. Huang Zhiqing is lucky he didn't get into serious trouble. If he had been strangled to death, he would have been responsible for a human life.
We cannot condone the perpetrators just because the victim hasn't suffered any serious harm. A crime is a crime! Su Xiao's resolute words made Zhao Xi fall into deep thought.
"If you don't send him to the police station, what will you do to Zhao Lichun? Make him carry more buckets of manure? Is that fair to the injured educated youth, Huang?"
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