Chapter 213: Protecting One's Own
Su Xiao knew that Zhao Xi definitely didn't want Zhao Lichun's matter to escalate to the police station, so he directly ordered Zhao Lichun to be detained and tried by the village committee.
Su Xiao hesitated for a moment. Of course, she could have ignored Zhao Xi and insisted that he send the person to the police station for conviction.
But this would completely offend Zhao Xi. They were going to stay in Xiaheshan Village for more than half a year, making a living under his nose. If he caused them trouble, that would be terrible.
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Shang Ziming suddenly spoke, interrupting Su Xiao's train of thought and making Zhao Xi's heart skip a beat.
"What's this about Shang Zhiqing?" Zhao Xi forced a smile.
"Why wait until tomorrow? I see the village leaders are all here. Let's resolve this here and now. This kind of heinous person is perfect to be used as a model and severely punished. This is also a good opportunity for us to see how the leaders handle things impartially." Shang Ziming looked around and spoke calmly. When he saw Su Xiao, a smile and a hint of reassurance flashed in his eyes.
Su Xiao felt a warmth in her heart; she knew he was standing up for her.
Then, she looked at Zhao Xi and said, "Secretary Zhao, has there ever been a precedent for dealing with such a wicked person in the village?"
Zhao Xi narrowed his eyes slightly, his heart sinking. He knew that Zhao Lichun was doomed today.
He looked at Zhao Lichun again and saw his timid and cowardly appearance. He had already made up his mind.
He has done his best.
"Haha, Su Zhiqing is joking. Our Xiaheshan Village is known for its simple and honest folk customs. We are wholeheartedly devoted to the Party, follow the leaders' footsteps, work hard, and strive to become an advanced collective... We have never had such a terrible thing happen before, so how could there be any precedent?" Zhao Xi's words were full of deep emotion.
"Oh, so, Secretary Zhao, what do you plan to do with Zhao Lichun?" Su Xiao asked, feigning curiosity.
"Well, Lao Yang, what do you think?" Zhao Xi looked at Yang Erfu, the village's brigade director, whose opinion was also very important.
Yang Erfu thought for a moment, then said with difficulty, "I've never dealt with this before, so I have no reference points. How about... we take it to the police station and let the police decide?"
Yang Erfu was a shrewd man; he saw things clearly and made a choice immediately. Although he was very reluctant to get involved in this mess, now that the problem was in front of him, he naturally had to seize the opportunity. He then turned the question to the women's director, "Director Wang, what do you think?"
Director Wang already deeply abhorred these scoundrels who harmed women, and without saying a word, he agreed, "I also think they should be sent to the police station."
Zhao Xi asked a few more people, then summarized and said decisively, "Since everyone agrees, let's do it this way. Jianguo, you take two people and personally escort him there to explain what happened."
Zhao Xi is also a ruthless person; once he makes a decision, he never hesitates.
"No, no, my son can't go..." Tian Jinhua was furious and threw a tantrum, trying to stop him.
Zhao Xi was furious and wasn't going to let her get away with it. He waved for his men to come forward and said fiercely, "You lot, drag Tian Jinhua away and lock her up. This kind of wicked woman should be severely punished."
Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhao Xing had already shrunk to the back. He was the most selfish person. When he saw his son and daughter-in-law being taken away, he didn't say a word.
Zhao Lichun was taken away, and Tian Jinhua was taken away. The matter was temporarily put to rest, and the area in front of the village committee was finally quiet again.
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