Everyone's gaze turned to Xia Anyan's back, and when they saw who was speaking, even the manager was stunned for a moment.
He stared at the newcomer and tentatively asked, "Comrade, who are you?"
The newcomer was a soldier, very tall, with a serious expression that made people feel intimidated.
The manager stared at his expression and couldn't help but take two steps back.
On the contrary, Xia, the educated youth, was somewhat surprised.
"Comrade, thank you very much for your help. This matter actually has nothing to do with anyone else, and you didn't need to get involved." Xia Zhiqing smiled at him, feeling a little embarrassed.
These are soldiers, protecting our country; she didn't want anyone else getting involved in this.
But the person shook his head at her and shielded her behind him.
He confronted the manager and the two sales clerks directly: "Now, let's have a proper chat."
The manager glanced at the two sales clerks, then at the soldier standing opposite him.
He was hesitating, unsure of what to do, when the saleswoman who had spoken to him first pointed at Xia Zhiqing and began to accuse and criticize her: "Comrade, you are a good comrade for serving our people, but you can't think we are wrong just because she is currently on the weaker side."
"This person came here and acted like she owned the place. I said a couple of things to her, and she actually hit me. Look what she did to me!" She pointed to her face, her eyes red with anger.
Xia Zhiqing looked at her coldly: "Are you sure this is the truth? Don't forget that you weren't the only one here at the time. Even if the sales clerk next to you can testify for you, there are still people with eyes among the people behind me."
She looked behind her and saw several people who had been standing there watching the commotion.
She pointed to a few people and said, "Comrades, could you please come over here for a moment? I have something to say to you."
The people who were called out hesitated for a moment, but when they saw the soldier, they felt flustered and stood up unconsciously.
Xia, the educated youth, didn't tolerate those people and immediately spoke up: "I'm here to talk to the manager about cooperation. I'm an educated youth who came to the countryside this time. I brought a lot of resources with me, which I want to supply to the supply and marketing cooperative. So I'm here to contact the manager directly."
Xia, the educated youth, recounted what had just happened and offered an explanation.
What she said was reasonable and well-founded, and she clearly explained the dispute between her and the salesperson.
"I don't know either. Why can't we ask the sales clerk to call someone for us here? Isn't this place supposed to be for the benefit of everyone?"
Xia Zhiqing's words immediately turned the manager's face pale.
Although he really wanted to side with his sister-in-law, what the woman said didn't seem to make any mistakes.
With the military comrade present, he dared not show favoritism.
The manager was already sweating profusely. If he couldn't resolve the matter today, he estimated that his superiors would send someone over to investigate before tomorrow.
The sales clerk panicked a bit; she winked at the manager, as if asking for help.
The actions of these two people were all observed by the people on the other side.
The soldier, his face dark, watched their actions and asked, "So, how does your supply and marketing cooperative intend to resolve this?"
The manager was almost so frightened by his cold aura that his legs went weak and he knelt down.
He forced himself to remain calm and looked at his sister-in-law standing beside him: "What are you still standing there for? Apologize to that comrade."
“If you can’t remember what I told you before, then you shouldn’t be working here.”
Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Xia Zhiqing felt very disgusted.
She didn't come here to watch their performance; she just wanted the sales clerk and manager to apologize to her.
As for the supplies in the space, these people are not worthy of them at all.
The two seemed to have reached some kind of agreement. The saleswoman lowered her head and walked towards Xia Zhiqing, barely suppressing her anger: "Comrade, I'm really sorry. It was my attitude that made you angry. I apologize to you now."
Xia Zhiqing didn't speak, but turned to look at the manager.
The manager stared into Xia Zhiqing's eyes, somewhat incredulous.
He's a manager of a supply and marketing cooperative, in charge of the entire cooperative. Now we're asking him to apologize?
"My request is simple. You just made a snap judgment that I was in the wrong and demanded that I apologize to your people without even asking what happened. Now I want you to apologize for that. Is that a problem?" Xia Zhiqing's attitude was cold, and she seemed like someone not to be trifled with.
Even the most experienced manager was starting to panic.
After a long while, he gritted his teeth and said "I'm sorry" to Xia Zhiqing.
But anyone with eyes could see that he was very dissatisfied.
Xia, the educated youth, was too lazy to bother with such people anymore. After saying goodbye to the soldier, the two left.
After leaving the supply and marketing cooperative, the two went to a quieter place. Xia, the educated youth, bowed to him and thanked him: "Comrade, thank you so much this time. If it weren't for you, I might have been bullied just now."
"My name is Xia Zhiqing. Although I am now a sent-down youth and can't do anything, please tell me if there is anything I can help with."
She speaks very sincerely, making her instantly likable.
But the comrade didn't say anything; instead, he kept staring at her, which made Xia Zhiqing feel a little uncomfortable.
Zhou Chuan came over from not far away and happened to see this scene. His face immediately turned ugly.
He slammed on the brakes and jogged a few steps: "Xia Zhiqing, are you alright?"
Xia, the educated youth, turned to look at him and shook her head: "Captain, I'm fine."
Although Xia Zhiqing had already said that she was fine, Zhou Chuan still didn't believe her, and stared intently at the soldier in front of him.
It's as if he'll keep staring at people as long as they stay.
"Comrade, what are you doing standing here? This is an educated youth from our brigade headquarters. I'm here to take her back. If you don't have anything else to do, you should leave now." Zhou Chuan began to shoo him away.
Xia Anyan disliked his attitude very much: "Captain, this comrade just helped me, so you shouldn't talk to him like that."
Zhou Chuan's expression immediately turned ugly.
He stared at Xia Anyan for a long time, his forehead veins bulging.
Just then, the man who had been silent finally spoke: "I am Comrade Xia's fiancé."
One sentence instantly left the two of them speechless.
What happened?
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