The village chief and the brigade leader stepped aside and discussed the matter in hushed tones for a while. Their expressions were serious, their brows furrowed, and they glanced at Wang Qiang and Lin Qian from time to time, seemingly weighing something. After they finished discussing, they called Lin Qian to a relatively quiet corner.
The village chief and the brigade leader looked embarrassed. The village chief, his eyes filled with awkwardness, scratched his head and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Lin Qian, Wang Qiang was indeed in the wrong, and we will definitely punish him severely; we will not tolerate it. But you see, our village is vying for the title of 'Outstanding Village.' If this matter blows up, it will damage the village's reputation and might affect the selection results." As he spoke, the village chief's face showed difficulty, and his eyes held a pleading look, hoping Lin Qian could understand their predicament.
The brigade leader chimed in, a hint of guilt in his eyes, and said softly, "Lin Qian, the village chief is right. We know you've been wronged, but for the future of the village, we hope you can consider the bigger picture and not call the police. We assure you, we will give you a satisfactory explanation and ensure Wang Qiang receives the punishment he deserves." His expression was sincere, and his tone was full of pleading with Lin Qian.
Lin Qian listened quietly to their words, her face expressionless, but her eyes revealed a hint of hesitation and contemplation. She knew the village chief and brigade leader's concerns and understood the importance of this matter to the village. However, the hurt and grievances she herself had suffered could not be ignored. She silently weighed the pros and cons in her mind, pondering how to make a decision.
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