After listening to the village chief and the brigade leader's words, Lin Qian felt a mix of emotions. She mentally communicated with 003.
"Host, look at this, humans are so selfish. For the sake of the village's interests, they want you to give up the pursuit so easily." 003's tone was tinged with helplessness and sarcasm.
“That is indeed disheartening,” Lin Qian replied.
Lin Qian sighed softly and continued, "However, compared to others, the village chief and the brigade leader are already quite good. They are willing to handle this matter and try to find a balanced solution, which is much better than many other places. You don't know, there are some places that are extremely xenophobic and full of hostility towards outsiders. In those places, if an outsider dies, nobody cares, it's like an ant dying, it won't cause any ripples at all."
“Host, your experience has shown you the complexity of human nature,” 003 remarked.
A complex emotion flashed in Lin Qian's eyes as she said, "Yes, that's why I don't want to push things too far. Although I'm still very angry, I also understand that being too forceful here might not be good for me either."
"So, what do you plan to do, host?" 003 asked.
Lin Qian thought for a moment and said firmly, "I will tell the village chief and the brigade leader that I can consider the overall situation of the village and not make a big fuss for the time being, but Wang Qiang must be severely punished. I want him to know that there are consequences for hurting others at will. At the same time, I will also ask the village chief and the brigade leader to strengthen the rectification of the village's atmosphere and prevent such things from happening again."
“Host, your decision is wise and sensible,” 003 said in agreement.
Lin Qian took a deep breath, composed herself, and prepared to go to the village chief and the brigade leader to express her stance.
The group of educated youth watching the spectacle in the crowd also had various expressions, and the scene was filled with a tense yet curious atmosphere.
Most of the educated youth wore expressions of shock, their eyes wide with disbelief. Li Hua couldn't help but rub his eyes, as if trying to confirm whether what he was seeing was real. He thought to himself, "I originally thought Lin Qian would choose to swallow her anger. After all, matters concerning reputation are indeed very sensitive for girls, and most people would probably choose to let things go. I didn't expect her to be so bold, bringing it all out in the open. She's incredibly audacious!" His mouth gaped open, unable to close for a long time.
Zhou Min gasped in surprise, her eyes filled with shock and admiration. She silently praised Lin Qian, "Lin Qian is truly remarkable. Her move was brilliant; those who spread rumors are now completely dumbfounded." Her eyebrows rose slightly, revealing her astonishment and admiration for Lin Qian.
Wang Qiang's incident gave the educated youth a new understanding of Lin Qian. Zhao Peng frowned, his eyes revealing deep thought. He pondered to himself, "Lin Qian's actions were truly unexpected. Her actions not only dispelled the rumors but also let everyone know that she wasn't someone to be trifled with. From now on, I doubt anyone in this village will dare to provoke her easily." He unconsciously stroked his chin, lost in thought.
"Is this how you play? Lin Qian is really fierce!" a young intellectual muttered under his breath, his face full of astonishment and a hint of fear in his eyes. He couldn't help but shrink back, as if Lin Qian's aura made him feel a sense of oppression.
“Yeah, they were playing dirty tricks, and she just flipped the table. Who would have thought!” another educated youth chimed in, his eyes blinking rapidly, seemingly still reeling from the shock. His hands were clenched into fists, revealing his inner tension.
The educated youth whispered among themselves, discussing Lin Qian's actions. Some admired her courage, while others worried that her actions would bring more trouble. Regardless, Lin Qian's behavior had already established a formidable image in the minds of the educated youth, and everyone knew they would have to be more careful when dealing with her in the future.
Standing in the crowd, Su Yao watched Lin Qian surrounded by people, her teeth grinding together, her anger burning fiercely. She thought jealously, "That Lin Qian, how come she can always steal the spotlight wherever she goes! This time she even caused such a big scene, it's infuriating!" Her eyes were filled with venom as she stared intently at Lin Qian, as if she wanted to tear her apart with her gaze.
Su Yao originally thought her plan was foolproof, but she didn't expect that Lin Qian would not only not be defeated by the rumors, but would also make the matter known to everyone and even find the person who started the rumors. This filled Su Yao with frustration and anger.
She thought of Wang Qiang again, and a sense of unease crept into her heart. The fact that Wang Qiang hadn't implicated her made her feel both relieved and uneasy. She didn't know if Wang Qiang was truly foolish, unaware that she was the mastermind, or if he had other motives.
"Hmph, this Wang Qiang had better be really stupid, otherwise..." Su Yao thought to herself, her eyes growing colder. She decided to hold back for now, see what Lin Qian would do next, and then figure out a way to continue scheming against her.
"Lin Qian, you're lucky this time, but I won't let you off so easily. We'll see!" Su Yao thought fiercely to herself, then turned and left the crowd. Her figure looked particularly distorted in the afterglow of the setting sun.
Zhao Yu stood in the crowd, his gaze fixed firmly on Lin Qian, the admiration and adoration in his eyes growing stronger. His eyes were filled with undisguised adoration, his burning gaze seemingly enveloping Lin Qian entirely. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, an unconscious, gentle smile appearing on his lips, which he himself was unaware of.
Zhao Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze filled with deep thought and fascination. He carefully observed Lin Qian's every subtle expression and movement, and couldn't help but admire her inwardly. Faced with the predicament before her, Lin Qian's eyes showed no fear, but rather revealed a kind of determination and courage, which stirred a strong sense of respect in Zhao Yu.
Liu Cui had initially been worried about Lin Qian, but now she realized that her worries were unnecessary. She couldn't help but sigh to herself, "I was really worried for nothing. Lin Qian is quite capable!"
Whispers could be heard from the crowd.
"This Lin Qian is really something else; I never realized it before."
"That's right, this has caused quite a stir."
"But Wang Qiang really went too far, actually coming up with such a method."
Lin Qian hesitated slightly after hearing the village chief and the brigade leader's words. She knew that while her innocence was important, the development of the village could not be ignored. After some thought, she finally nodded and said, "Alright, I can let you not call the police, but you must give me a fair resolution."
The village chief and the brigade leader breathed a sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly, indicating that they would handle the matter properly.
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