Director Ma was startled when he was suddenly called out by name. He quickly waved his hands and shook his head like a rattle drum.
"No, no, no! Commander He! It's a misunderstanding! It's absolutely a misunderstanding! Comrade Xi Mufan is an outstanding young man in our commune, with impeccable revolutionary credentials and progressive thinking. How could we possibly imprison him?!"
Just now...it was just that the comrades from the personnel and security team acted impulsively and didn't investigate properly! On behalf of the commune's Party committee, I express my sincerest apologies to Comrade Xi Mufan! Comrade Xi Mufan, I'm so sorry! I've wronged you!"
Guan Wenru had no idea what had happened.
But she knew that for He Yanzhi and Xi Mufan to get so angry, this matter must be very serious.
So after Director Ma finished speaking, she let out a cold snort, "So easily you can 'misunderstand' a good comrade and arrest and beat people without distinguishing right from wrong?"
"Some people in your commune are really quite powerful! Do you leaders really have absolute power here?"
"!!"
The phrase "covering the sky with one hand" struck the hearts of all the commune cadres present like a heavy hammer.
Director Ma and Deputy Director Li's faces turned completely pale, devoid of any color.
In these extraordinary times, no one can afford to bear this label!
Director Ma's voice changed drastically, "Comrade Wenru! You've put it too much!"
After saying that, he sternly addressed Deputy Director Li and the two people from the personnel team, "What are you all standing there for? Quickly apologize to Comrade Xi Mufan! Make a profound self-criticism!"
Deputy Director Li was unwilling, but in front of He Yanzhi, he still gritted his teeth and apologized, "Comrade Xi Mufan! I'm sorry! I've made you suffer! I sincerely apologize to you!"
The two members of the personnel security team also said in unison, "Comrade Xi! We're sorry! We were wrong! We shouldn't have acted! Please forgive us!"
Before Xi Mufan could respond, Guan Wenru spoke first, "Is it enough to just apologize with words? What about the injuries on Comrade Xi Mufan's face and the mental anguish he suffered? Director Ma, Deputy Director Li, is this your commune's attitude towards resolving problems?"
Director Ma immediately understood and hurriedly said, "Compensation! Compensation is a must!"
He looked at Deputy Director Li and the two from the personnel team, his tone stern, "Deputy Director Li, the three of you bear primary responsibility for this matter! You will personally bear the compensation! Give Comrade Xi Mufan five yuan for medical expenses! Plus five jin of grain coupons!"
Guan Wenru snorted again, "Are you trying to fob me off like a beggar? One ten-yuan note and ten jin of grain coupons."
"!" The people in the commune were stunned.
Ten yuan and ten jin of grain coupons are no small sum!
But at this moment... who dares to say no?
Deputy Director Li reluctantly reached into his pocket.
He pulled out a few crumpled banknotes and grain coupons, and the two people from the Human Resources and Social Security Group also looked miserable as they tried to scrape together the money and coupons.
They managed to scrape together ten yuan and ten jin of grain coupons.
Director Ma snatched it and shoved it into Xi Mufan's hand, saying, "Let's just leave it at that."
Xi Mufan expressionlessly stuffed the money into his pocket.
We shouldn't pass up the possessions of these scumbags.
Moreover, his injuries were not fake.
After Xi Mufan accepted the money, He Yanzhi patted him on the shoulder and said in a steady and powerful voice, "Mufan, I'm sorry you had to go through all this today. Wenru and I have important business to attend to, so we won't keep you here to catch up."
You know your home phone number. If you encounter any 'trouble' again, or if anyone 'misunderstandings' you, don't hesitate to call home. Someone will be home.
Guan Wenru chimed in, "Yes, Mu Fan, we're old classmates and friends, don't be shy. Call us if you need anything, someone's always home to answer the phone."
Upon hearing the couple's words, Director Ma, Deputy Director Li, and the commune cadres present all looked extremely unpleasant and embarrassed.
This wasn't a farewell; it was clearly a show of support for Xi Mufan right in front of them.
The two of them were trying to tell them that Xi Mufan wasn't without powerful backers.
Commander He's family is his powerful backer!
If you dare to touch him again, the phone will be called directly to the military commander's home!
Xi Mufan smiled genuinely. "Alright! Commander He, Wenru, you two go ahead with your work, I'm fine! Don't worry! I'll be going now! Let's get together another day!"
He Yanzhi and Guan Wenru nodded, "See you later."
Xi Mufan straightened his back, glanced at the silent commune members, and strode out of the commune compound.
After Xi Mufan left, the atmosphere in the courtyard became even more oppressive.
Deputy Director Li and the two members of the security team lowered their heads, not daring to look at He Yanzhi.
Director Ma forced a smile and gestured for them to sit down. "Commander He, Comrade Wenru, please! Please have a seat in the office! All the paperwork is ready! We'll get right on it!"
He Yanzhi nodded expressionlessly and escorted Guan Wenru toward the director's office.
Director Ma's attitude today was almost obsequious.
He took out several documents he had prepared beforehand: a land allocation approval letter, a document from the commune party committee approving the establishment of a feed processing plant, and a letter of introduction with an official seal, stating that Comrade Guan Wenru was fully responsible for the preparation of the feed processing plant.
"Comrade Wenru, the location of the land is as you mentioned before, it's that wasteland on the west side of the riverbank, and it's close to the troops!"
The approval document also clearly states that you are fully responsible for the preparations for building the factory!
This letter of introduction is for filing with the relevant departments in the county and city. Please keep it safe!
Here, take a look. Is there anything else you need to add?
Guan Wenru carefully reviewed each document, confirming that the key clauses and official seals were correct.
"Okay, that's all for now. If I need the commune's cooperation or coordination in the future, I will contact Director Ma again."
"No problem, the entire commune will fully support your work!"
He Yanzhi stood by Guan Wenru's side the whole time, like a silent guardian angel.
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