After the meeting, everyone picked up their stools and headed home, discussing the event incessantly along the way.
Before long, only Jia Dongxu remained in the open space of the courtyard, sitting there dumbfounded, unable to accept the outcome.
Seeing her husband's expression, Qin Huairu knew exactly what he was thinking. He was simply worried about his old mother.
"Dongxu, let's go home first! The children are still at home! Now that things have already happened, there's no point in sitting here. Let's go back and think of a solution."
Qin Huairu could only offer feigned comfort from the sidelines.
In truth, she was overjoyed, but she pretended to be worried to maintain a good image.
"Honey, don't try to comfort me anymore. I know my mom might be sentenced again this time. Tell me, all we want is a peaceful life, why is it so hard?"
Is it really that difficult?
Qin Huairu didn't think so; the main problem was that her mother-in-law was too demanding.
Otherwise, with Jia Dongxu's salary, it would certainly be insufficient compared to the poor households in the courtyard, but it would be more than enough.
Finally, Qin Huairu had to practically drag Jia Dongxu home.
As for whether Jia Zhangshi lives or dies, what does it matter to me? It would be best if she died in prison, then this family can have peace.
After the meeting, Director Wang and his entourage did not rush to leave. Instead, they went to the Sun family, ostensibly to comfort the victim's family, but in reality, they came to see if Sun Zhengguo was satisfied with the outcome of the case.
The result was self-evident. Judging from Director Wang's expression as he left, Sun Zhengguo was probably quite satisfied with the outcome.
That evening, Sun Zhengguo was still a little worried about his mother being home alone, so he discussed it with his wife and they decided to stay at the courtyard house.
Nothing happened that night.
The next morning, Lin Wencui had completely let go of her worries after the meeting the previous night. She had just finished cleaning up the dishes and was getting ready to go to work.
"Mom, are you alright? Why don't you rest for a few days before you go?"
Sun Zhengguo saw his mother going to work and said with concern.
"It's alright. The government has cleared up the rumors for your dad, so Mom is relieved. Don't try to persuade him anymore. You should go to work!"
After Lin Wencui left, Ning Xiaowei also went to work. Sun Zhengguo locked the door, put the car in, and drove towards the Ministry of Metallurgy.
In the office of the First Technical Section of the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry, Section Chief Huang was in a good mood as soon as he arrived at work, humming a little tune.
The sycophantic subordinate in the next office, seeing that the section chief had arrived, quickly brewed hot tea and brought it over.
"Section Chief, please have some tea."
"Okay! Put it on the table!"
"Okay!"
Xiao Wang put down his teacup and prepared to leave the section chief's office.
"etc."
Xiao Wang was a little puzzled, but he stopped, turned around and looked at Section Chief Huang, waiting for his next instructions.
"Xiao Wang, has Sun Zhengguo arrived yet?"
"Section Chief Huang, have you forgotten? Although Sun Zhengguo's name is on our section's register, he has never come to work. Isn't he doing some kind of reform work down there?"
Xiao Wang said with a fawning smile.
"Hmph! I told you he's coming to work today, do you believe me?"
This sudden news caused Xiao Wang's smile to freeze. It seemed that Section Chief Huang also didn't have a good impression of this new colleague surnamed Sun.
Then Xiao Wang flashed his signature smile and echoed.
“I believe what the section chief says. That guy surnamed Sun is clueless. He's been here for so many days and he doesn't even know to come and pay his respects. Does he think he's the section chief?”
It has to be said that the kind of leader you have determines the kind of subordinates you get.
Xiao Wang's words not only flattered the leader but also sowed discord among Sun Zhengguo's eyes.
"Alright, go ahead and get busy! When Sun Zhengguo comes to work in a bit, ask him to come to my office and tell him I need to talk to him."
"Yes, sir!"
After leaving the office, Xiao Wang quickly returned to his own office and shared what had just happened with his two colleagues, so that everyone would be aware of the situation and not get too close to this man surnamed Sun.
After finishing his story, Xiao Wang glanced at his watch; there were still a few minutes before his shift started.
"Why hasn't he arrived yet? Could it be that Section Chief Huang's information was wrong?"
Xiao Wang muttered to himself.
Just as Xiao Wang was about to get up and take a look, he saw Sun Zhengguo carrying a canvas bag and calmly walking into the office.
Seeing that Sun Zhengguo arrived late and had no awareness of the situation, without even saying hello, he sat down at his desk.
Xiao Wang was immediately enraged. Who did they think they were looking down on?
"Comrade Sun Zhengguo, what time is it? Why are you so late? Don't you have any sense of organization? Don't you have any discipline?"
Sun Zhengguo had just arrived at the office and hadn't even sat down when this idiot started beating him up. He was in a bad mood these past few days, so how could he possibly tolerate him?
"No, who are you? Can't you count? There are still 5 minutes left before I'm late for work. Can't you even read the numbers yourself? You come up here and shove this hat on me like you're something special, huh?"
Sun Zhengguo's counterattack stunned the other two people in the office.
Both of them turned their gazes to Xiao Wang, to see what he would say.
Xiao Wang glanced at his watch in exasperation. It was indeed as Sun Zhengguo had said. But how could he let it go after being humiliated by the newcomer?
"Don't you know Section Chief Huang wanted to see you? You only just arrived now and you still have the nerve to complain?"
Xiao Wang tried to bring up Section Chief Huang to put Sun Zhengguo in his place, but it had no effect whatsoever.
Sun Zhengguo remained calm and unhurried, first taking off his canvas bag and sitting down before speaking.
"If there's anything, we should wait until we're at work. Besides, I haven't been to work at all. Did anyone notify me that Section Chief Huang wanted to see me?"
Xiao Wang was speechless. He realized that he couldn't win a verbal battle, so he could only utter a harsh remark.
"Alright, I'm officially informing you now that Section Chief Huang wants to see you. Whether you go or not is up to you."
Sun Zhengguo ignored Xiao Wang and instead took out a few blueprints and began to examine them with great seriousness.
A few minutes later, when it was time for the official start of work, Sun Zhengguo calmly went to the section chief's office.
"Knock knock knock!"
"Come in."
Sun Zhengguo pushed open the door and entered. He saw Section Chief Huang drinking tea and asked expressionlessly.
"Section Chief Huang, I heard you wanted to see me?"
"sit."
Seeing Sun Zhengguo's nonchalant expression, Section Chief Wang suppressed his anger and pretended to be respectful and courteous.
"Comrade Sun Zhengguo, I already know about Professor Wu's assistance in the construction. Don't have any reservations. How is it? It's your first day at work. Are you getting used to it?"
Section Chief Huang's meaning was simple, and Sun Zhengguo understood it. He was simply saying that he had lost his backer and would now be under Section Chief Huang's control. As the saying goes, "A new emperor brings a new court," and Huang wanted to give him a warning.
"Section Chief Huang, it's the same no matter where I work. I'm doing fine. Thank you for your concern, leader."
Upon hearing that Sun Zhengguo had not given any response, Section Chief Huang frowned slightly.
Actually, he had another meaning today: only if Sun Zhengguo pledged allegiance to him could he openly bring it up.
But as it stands, it's unclear whether Sun Zhengguo's stubbornness stems from genuine ignorance or feigned ignorance.
Do you really think there's nothing you can do about him?
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