Upon hearing this, Xiahou was so angry he almost vomited blood.
What do you mean you forgave me? What are you good for? Do I need your forgiveness?
But he dared not say these words aloud, and had to smile obsequiously and say, "Yes, yes, you're right, young comrade. I was just too excited."
"It's Chen Feng, Comrade Chen. Can you explain to us why someone caused trouble when the company came to recruit workers before? Do you know who was behind this?" Xiahou asked through gritted teeth.
"How would I know? Even a leader as high-ranking as you doesn't know, how would I find out?"
Chen Feng said to him bluntly.
"Stop pretending! It was you who ordered it. We have evidence. Don't go too far!"
Xiahou was furious and felt a tightness in his chest. He thought that with the arrival of the big boss, the leader would behave himself, but he didn't expect him to be so stubborn.
"What are you saying? What are you saying, leader? He's framing me. Are you going to do anything about it? What do you mean I gave the order? I'd say you gave the order! How can a grown man just spout nonsense like that?" Chen Feng became more and more agitated as he spoke.
"Hey, hey, everyone calm down. It's normal for local businesses to have conflicts. You're always in the village, so you must know something. Please cooperate and tell us what's going on."
Wang Shan began to persuade Chen Feng.
“Stop talking, watch your attitude. You have no evidence, so how can you accuse someone of doing it? What kind of impact will this have if word gets out?” Wang Shan turned and glanced at Xiahou.
Upon hearing this, Xiahou almost choked on his breath.
No, you weren't saying that at the mine just now, were you?
Didn't you say you wanted to arrest them directly without any compromise?
How come your style has changed so drastically in less than ten minutes?
"I..." Xiahou wanted to say something, but in the end he could only hold it back.
"Hey, boss, if that's how you put it, then I have to cooperate with you. If it were him, I wouldn't even acknowledge him, and I'd probably kick him out."
"Give you tea? You might as well drink your own piss," Chen Feng scoffed.
"You son of a bitch..." Xiahou was so angry that his teeth were itching and his fists were clenched. What kind of person is this? You dare to curse me in front of the big boss? You must be tired of living!
"Young comrade, watch your words," Wang Shan clicked his tongue in a reminder.
"Oh, I'm sorry, boss, I was being rude," Chen Feng said apologetically.
"I know about this filth incident. It's because the villagers lack manners. You know, this is a poor, remote area. Most people haven't had much schooling, so it's normal. They definitely need to be criticized," Chen Feng said indignantly.
"Then you should know why I threw excrement, right? You can't just throw it for no reason!" Xiahou said aggressively.
"No, you tell me what to say?"
Seeing this, Chen Feng didn't hold back. He threw down the lighter in his hand and stared at him while saying this.
This scene made the other leaders grin from ear to ear.
This young man, you're really daring.
He's a high-ranking leader in the city, after all. You think you can just throw things around like that and yell at people like that?
You're really not afraid at all.
"Come on, come on, you're such a chatterbox, go ahead and talk. I'm not going to say anything more, I'll listen to your performance," Chen Feng said, leaning back on the sofa with his arms crossed.
"You..." Xiahou's face turned pale with anger. He took a deep breath, turned his head away, and suppressed his anger.
"Calm down, young comrade. Don't get so agitated. And you, Xiahou, why are you interrupting people before they've finished speaking? Can't you let them finish first?"
Wang Shan looked at Xiahou, whose face had turned pale with anger, and criticized him.
Xiahou pursed his lips and remained silent; he dared not speak to Wang Shan either.
“Come on, young comrade, I’ve criticized him. You continue.” Wang Shan looked at Chen Feng.
"Boss, he's infuriating," Chen Feng said, still somewhat indignant.
When Xiahou heard Chen Feng falsely accuse him, he felt extremely angry and his blood pressure rose.
I'm so angry! Who's the one who's angry here?
“Yes, yes, he’s just being immature, ignore him, you continue.” Wang Shan nodded and spoke.
"Yes, that's right, leader. The villagers are causing trouble, there must be their own reasons, they must have some grievances. Otherwise, why would they cause trouble? Everyone has nothing better to do, don't you think?" Chen Feng said honestly.
“That’s right. So what are the villagers’ complaints?” Wang Shan continued to ask.
"I don't know, I haven't inquired about it either. It will take time before I can give you an answer," Chen Feng replied after thinking for a moment.
"Alright, let's leave it at that for now. What else did you say you had?" Wang Shan turned to look at Xiahou.
"And... can I speak, sir?" Xiahou hesitated for a moment before speaking.
He's completely bewildered now, he doesn't even know which foot was dribbling the ball between those two, and he's about to get yelled at if he says the wrong thing.
“Just say it when I tell you to. What are you hesitating for? You kept talking before when I told you not to, but now that I’m telling you to, you’re not saying anything.”
"Can't you be a little more efficient in your work? Is this how you usually handle government affairs?" Wang Shan said bluntly.
"I…"
Xiahou felt like slapping himself. He had been so careful, yet he still got scolded.
Is the boss in a bad mood today, or is there something wrong with him?
"There are also incidents of mines being haunted, scaring employees away," Xiahou said, his anger and frustration palpable.
But he dared not reveal these things and had to pretend to be nonchalant and smile politely.
"Hmm, have you heard of the ghost stories?" Wang Shan turned to ask Chen Feng.
"Haunted? If you're going to talk about that, I'll have to criticize you, Xiahou. We're both staunch materialists. What are you up to by bringing up haunted things? What's your intention and attitude?"
"Haunted? That's ridiculous! How can a high-ranking leader like you openly promote superstition?"
"What's wrong with you? What kind of answer do you want from me? Do you want me to catch it for you? You really are..." Chen Feng pointed at him, utterly speechless.
If looks could kill, Chen Feng would have been killed eight hundred times over by Xia Hou by now. He gritted his teeth and stared at Chen Feng, his knuckles clenched so tightly they turned white.
No way, who the hell do you think you are? You dare to criticize me? What are you anyway?!
It's one thing for my boss to criticize me a few times, but you, a nobody, dare to criticize me? Who the hell do you think you are!
“Hey, you’re right, Xiahou. I have to criticize you too. Aren’t you openly promoting superstition? Where did this ghost story come from? Are you kidding me?” Wang Shan also realized what was going on and turned around to look at Xiahou with a frown.
Upon hearing this, Xiahou almost choked on his own breath; he was so angry he couldn't even find the right words to cry.
No, so you're saying I'm here today to be subjected to a public denunciation meeting?
Why do I feel like everyone who catches me has to criticize me?
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