The woman was taken aback.
“Liang Xiu is your mother, yet you keep calling her Liang Xiu. Don’t you have any conscience?”
Qiao Wanyue shrugged and said indifferently, "Liang Xiu is my mother. People who don't know her would think you're my mother. Liang Xiu hasn't said anything yet. What right do you have to point fingers? You should spend your time scattering sweet potatoes in the ground. After all, we can't even afford to eat our own food."
The aunt's face darkened.
That damned Qiao Wanyue!
"How dare you say that? As a member of the Qiao family brigade, you have the ability to help us but instead help a bunch of outsiders. Have you lost your conscience?!" The aunt completely disregarded Qiao Wanyue.
The others licked their lips, not daring to speak.
But their eyes were also filled with resentment towards Qiao Wanyue.
Qiao Wanyue turned to look at her sister-in-law Hongye behind her, "Sister-in-law, my position has been revoked by the commune leaders?"
Hongye immediately realized what was happening.
She pointed at the woman and said, "What's your name? Qiao Wanyue is the director of Dahe Commune. The decision of which brigade she helps is made by the commune. If you are dissatisfied with the commune, are you dissatisfied with the commune leaders' decision? Are you dissatisfied with the national policy? You are a reactionary."
The woman was dumbfounded.
She was just complaining a little.
How did I get labeled a reactionary?
He immediately shut his mouth obediently.
Qiao Wanyue smiled with satisfaction.
"Auntie, do you have any more objections?"
The aunt who jumped the loudest dared not say a word.
Qiao Wanyue glanced at the others and asked quietly, "Do you have any other objections?"
Others: ......
Qiao Wanyue coughed lightly, "Fellow villagers, there are too many brigades in our Dahe Commune. Which brigade to help is decided by the leaders. I also came here after waiting in line. I originally planned to come to Qiaojia Brigade in the next few days, and I even wrote a plan in advance."
But unfortunately, Liang Xiu came to my door and told me that Qiao Sheng was clinging to life and insisted on seeing me one last time. I was too busy with work and couldn't afford to neglect my duties, so I had to resign from my post at the commune. The commune leaders were understanding and allowed me to take a leave of absence to care for my father, and to return to work after Qiao Sheng passed away.
Upon hearing this, everyone...
There's hope.
Then, Qiao Wanyue's story took a turn.
"Is the captain really going to die?" someone whispered.
After drinking the magical water, Qiao Wanyue's hearing became very sharp.
"No way, I saw him jumping around just a few days ago, how could he suddenly be like this?"
"Are you injured?"
"It doesn't seem like it. I saw Qiao Xingwang go into the city yesterday, and he came back with lots of bags and packages."
Qiao Wanyue listened intently and made sure to remember what she had to say.
She waved her hand and said, “Don’t worry, everyone. After I send my father off, I will definitely help you. I’ve already figured it out. You can make bean sprouts, pastries, and maltose with Xiangyang Brigade. We’re sure to get a good price.”
Everyone's eyes lit up.
"Wanyue, are you serious?"
Qiao Wanyue sniffed. "I'm not in the mood right now. Liang Xiu said I'm unfilial, so I have to go back and fulfill my filial duties."
She waved goodbye to everyone reluctantly, but Hongye quickly grabbed her hand and said, "Director Qiao hasn't slept for days since receiving the news. Let's go over first. We can discuss any official business after Captain Qiao dies."
Everyone: Something seems off.
But more than Qiao Sheng's death, they wanted money.
They had long been dissatisfied with Qiao Sheng. While the other brigade leaders led their brigades in engaging in sideline businesses, Qiao Sheng brought no benefits to the villagers except for his family scandals, and even made them suffer from the cold stares of others.
They didn't care whether Qiao Sheng lived or died.
They only care about whether they can make money.
Several people went to check if Qiao Sheng was really dead, since they knew that Qiao Sheng didn't like his daughter Qiao Wanyue, so why would he stay alive just to see her?
For rural people, their sons and grandsons are the most important things.
What is he up to?
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