The less risky case is like Wei Ke's. The money is taken, the favor is done for Wei Ke, and the two may never see each other again. The risk is actually very small, almost non-existent.
But even a small risk is still a risk. If Li Xiuyuan were planning to stay in the central town for the rest of his life, he would definitely accept it without hesitation. This small risk is nothing to him.
But Li Xiuyuan was aiming for advancement, so there was no need for him to tarnish his reputation over such a small amount of money.
“Teacher Wei, take this money back. I didn’t help you for this reason,” Li Xiuyuan said with a serious expression, waving his hand.
Wei Ke looked somewhat ashamed, and opened her mouth, unsure of what to say.
“Mayor Li, I know, this is just a small token of my appreciation. I can’t let you do things for me and then spend your own money.”
"It's nothing, just having a meal and asking around." Li Xiuyuan shook his head: "I won't accept this money, you can keep it. If you really care, and if things turn out well, when you go back to the provincial capital, see what books or such the school doesn't have, and mail some over. Consider it a token of your appreciation."
Wei Ke's eyes reddened, she clutched the envelope and nodded vigorously. At this moment, Li Xiuyuan's image in her heart was incredibly lofty.
"Alright, go back and wait for news. If it's quick, it'll be next Monday; if it's slow, it won't be more than a week." Li Xiuyuan waved his hand, dismissing Wei Ke.
Before leaving, Wei Ke bowed to Li Xiuyuan.
After Wei Ke left, Li Xiuyuan stopped thinking about her. This matter was very difficult for Wei Ke, but for Li Xiuyuan, it was just a matter of a word. Letting Wei Ke leave would certainly have a bad impact, but it would be minor.
Other volunteer teachers want to leave, but they won't let you go either. What can you do? Wei Ke can leave because he has connections. If you don't have connections, you'll have to stay. That's the reality.
At 5 p.m., all three demolition mobilization teams returned, and village officials such as Zhou Jianzhong also came over to hold a meeting in the village committee meeting room.
The three demolition mobilization team leaders, Zhang Xingdong, Zhang Yaozong, and Wang Zhitao, reported on the progress of their work. The work had been going on for two days, but there had been virtually no progress.
The three demolition mobilization teams failed to secure a single household.
When the three group leaders reported their work, they looked down, and the village cadres, including Zhou Jianzhong, did not dare to meet Li Xiuyuan's gaze.
But Li Xiuyuan still focused his attention on the village cadre beside him: "Director Zhou, it's been two days, and not a single household is willing to sign the contract. Is it that the villagers of Meilin Village don't want to build Meilin Village? Or is this new rural demonstration village project harming you?"
Zhou Jianzhong had a headache, but as the village head, he couldn't avoid it. He could only bite the bullet and say, "Mayor Li, this matter is a bit sudden, and everyone is having trouble accepting it. I will try my best to do some ideological work with everyone later."
"Hmph, things are a bit sudden? If a pie suddenly falls from the sky, would everyone run away? If gold were suddenly found on the ground, would you not pick it up? Good days are suddenly about to fall on your heads, and you don't want to accept them, do you?"
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