At this moment, Wang Yongde was silently smoking, his face lacking its usual high spirits. Previously, Wang Yongde held a relatively high position in the village, after all, his cousin was the deputy mayor.
Although the Wang family is not a prominent clan in the village, everyone gives them some respect. Even village officials will offer a cigarette and chat for a bit when they meet.
When the demolition and relocation issue came out, although he was ostracized in the village, it was just a few sarcastic remarks. He was still very confident, after all, he had Wang Zhixing with him. He even secretly mocked those who signed early, thinking they were too stupid to sign so early.
They consider themselves superior to others.
But after Wang Zhixing's transfer order came down yesterday, and Wang Zhixing called him last night, and the news spread completely this morning, he suddenly fell from grace. He originally wanted to go out for a walk this morning, but no one else in the village even pretended to.
They were no longer yin or yang, and when they encountered people they had offended before, they almost got beaten up, and there were many cold words and sarcastic remarks.
He used to have a cousin, Deputy Mayor Wang Zhixing, around him, and he offended many people with his words and actions. Some people felt that with Deputy Mayor Wang Zhixing around, they should swallow their anger and not offend Wang Yongde.
But things are different now. Wang Zhixing has been driven away to Longguagou Township. Who cares about Wang Yongde anymore? The backlash from his previous offenses has come.
When the other four households went to the village committee, they didn't even call out to Wang Yongde. Wang Yongde only found out because his wife heard about it from outside.
Wang Yongde is not young anymore. He usually thinks he is smart and experienced, but in fact he has never encountered anything. The reason why many things go smoothly is not because he is capable, but because everyone gives him face.
Now that Wang Zhixing is gone, he immediately revealed his true colors, and could only sit at home smoking one cigarette after another, completely clueless about what to do.
Soon, a sound came from outside the courtyard. Deputy Director Shi Yufei led the way by pushing open their courtyard gate, followed by several people.
"Old Wang, are you there?" Shi Yufei called out as soon as he entered the courtyard. In the past, when Shi Yufei saw Wang Yongde, he would call him "Brother Yongde", but now he just calls him "Old Wang".
Wang Yongde was momentarily stunned, not realizing that he was being called.
However, Wang Yongde didn't even lift his buttocks, and the group of people following him went straight into the house.
As soon as Shi Yufei came in, he opened the window to let the smoke out, and said with dissatisfaction, "Old Wang, why don't you say anything when you're home? What's wrong?"
Wang Yongde glanced at Shi Yufei, then looked at Li Xiuyuan, the only young man among them.
"Deputy Mayor Li, you can leave now. I'll say it again: I'm not satisfied with the contract, and I won't sign it," Wang Yongde said, his voice hoarse.
Li Xiuyuan's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. He was afraid that Wang Yongde might have a "what's the use" mentality. He could talk to him if he had other ideas, but if he decided to give up, things would get complicated later.
"Old Wang, what are you saying? Everyone else has signed, but you won't. What are you trying to do? Do you still expect Deputy Mayor Wang to sign? Let me tell you..." Shi Yufei scolded from the side.
But before he could finish speaking, Li Xiuyuan waved his hand to interrupt Shi Yufei.
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