However, what happened next completely stunned Secretary Wen.
Xu Kuo translated the English manuscripts fluently with almost no pause, using precise words and expressing himself smoothly, even better than she had translated herself!
"This...this..." Secretary Wen was so excited she could barely speak. Her eyes were filled with shock and admiration as she looked at Xu Kuo. "Xu Kuo, you...you are truly amazing!"
Secretary Wen secretly rejoiced, thankful that he hadn't misjudged Xu Kuo and buried this gem. With Xu Kuo's abilities, he was sure to have a bright future!
"By the way, Xu Kuo, what brings you here to see me this time?" Secretary Wen asked with concern after calming his agitated emotions.
Xu Kuo then remembered the important matter and told Secretary Wen in detail how Zhao Ming had instructed someone to cause his mother, Ren Hongmei, to fall.
"Outrageous!" Upon hearing this, Secretary Wen slammed his fist on the table in anger, his eyes wide with fury. "This Zhao Ming is simply lawless! Xu Kuo, don't worry, I'm determined to handle this! Tomorrow, I'll personally go to your village and get justice for your mother!"
Secretary Wen's eyes flashed with anger. She really didn't expect that Zhao Ming would be so arrogant and dare to do bad things while she was in charge! If this matter wasn't dealt with, where would she put her face as the secretary?
"Secretary Wen, thank you very much!" Xu Kuo expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
"Why are you being so polite with me?" Secretary Wen waved his hand, indicating that Xu Kuo shouldn't take it to heart. "Alright, it's getting late. You should go home now and not let your family worry."
Xu Kuo nodded, turned and left the office.
After seeing Xu Kuo off, Wenwen took out the chocolate that Xu Kuo had given her earlier, broke it in half, and gave it to Secretary Wen: "Mom, try it, this is a gift from Brother Xu Kuo."
Secretary Wen took the chocolate, took a small bite, and immediately a rich, sweet flavor spread in her mouth, making her squint her eyes: "Mmm, so delicious! This chocolate isn't something just anyone can get!"
"Yes, Brother Xu Kuo is amazing!" Wenwen said proudly.
Upon hearing this, Secretary Wen became even more determined to win over Xu Kuo. After thinking for a moment, she instructed Wenwen, "Go and arrange for someone to prepare a bicycle. Tomorrow I will personally go to Xu Family Village and invite Xu Kuo to the county to be my assistant!"
Xu Kuo left the county town and traveled quickly, soon returning to his family's fishpond.
As soon as he arrived, he saw Zhao Ming leading a group of people, surrounding Zhang Laosan and his two companions. They all looked fierce and menacing, and he didn't know what they were doing.
"Zhao Ming! What the hell are you trying to do now?" Xu Kuo roared and charged forward.
Upon seeing Xu Kuo return, Zhang Laosan and his two companions acted as if they had seen a savior and quickly hid behind Xu Kuo.
Upon seeing Xu Kuo, Zhao Ming revealed a sinister smile: "Oh, isn't this Xu Kuo? You've come back just in time! I was just looking for you!"
"You shameless bastard, how dare you lay a hand on my mother? Are you even human?" Xu Kuo glared at Zhao Ming, wishing he could punch his head off.
"Bullshit!" Zhao Ming denied it outright. "Who laid a hand on your mother? Don't make baseless accusations! Show me the evidence if you dare!"
He sneered inwardly. This was done flawlessly. What evidence could Xu Kuo possibly have?
"What, you dare to do it but not admit it?" Xu Kuo sneered. "Zhao Ming, let me tell you, Secretary Wen will be here to deal with you soon!"
"Secretary Wen?" Zhao Ming laughed as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. "Hahahaha... Xu Kuo, have you lost your mind? Who do you think you are? Would Secretary Wen come looking for trouble for a country bumpkin like you? You should take a good look at yourself in the mirror!"
Zhao Ming didn't believe Xu Kuo's words at all. In his opinion, Xu Kuo was just a country bumpkin. How could he possibly be related to Secretary Wen?
"You don't believe me? Then let's make a bet!" Xu Kuo looked coldly at Zhao Ming. "If Secretary Wen comes, you'll give me all the grain coupons and meat coupons in your grain shop!"
"Alright! Let's bet! Who's afraid of who!" Zhao Ming readily agreed, convinced that Xu Kuo was bluffing. "But what if Secretary Wen doesn't come?"
"If I lose, all the fish in this pond are yours!" Xu Kuo said without hesitation.
"It's a deal!" Zhao Ming said smugly, leading his men away.
Xu Kuo watched Zhao Mingyuan's departing figure, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He walked to the edge of the fishpond and checked the growth of the fish fry, finding that they had grown quite plump under the care of high-quality fish food.
"You three, keep a close eye on these fish. If anything goes wrong, I'll hold you responsible!" Xu Kuo instructed Zhang Laosan and the other two before turning and leaving.
When Jiang Xiuying returned home, she saw Xu Kuo and hurriedly greeted him: "Husband, why are you only coming back now? Where have you been all day?"
Xu Kuo recounted the bet he had made with Zhao Ming to Jiang Xiuying and Ren Hongmei.
Upon hearing this, Ren Hongmei immediately became anxious: "Son, how could you make a bet with someone like Zhao Ming? He's a ruthless man who will eat people alive! Don't fall for his tricks!"
Jiang Xiuying looked at Xu Kuo with a worried expression: "Husband, maybe... we should just let it go and not bother with that kind of person."
"Mother, Xiuya, don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Xu Kuo hugged Jiang Xiuya tightly and whispered in her ear, "Trust me, this time, I will definitely make Zhao Ming lose everything!"
The next day, just as the sun was rising, Zhao Ming led a large group of people to Xu Kuo's doorstep.
"Knock knock knock!" The deafening knocking sounded like a death knell.
"Xu Kuo! You bastard, get out here right now!" Zhao Ming yelled at the top of his lungs, his voice even more unpleasant than a broken gong.
Inside the house, Xu Kuo's family was having breakfast when they heard the commotion, and Ren Hongmei and Jiang Xiuying's expressions changed.
“Master…” Jiang Xiuying gripped Xu Kuo’s arm tightly, her palms sweaty.
"It's alright, don't be afraid." Xu Kuo patted Jiang Xiuya's hand, got up and opened the door.
As soon as the door opened, Zhao Ming's fat, pig-like face loomed over, spitting almost onto Xu Kuo's face: "So, where's Secretary Wen? Why don't you send her over? She didn't come, did she? Hahaha, you poor wretch, you've finally met your match! You even dared to bet with me, now the fishpond is mine!"
Behind Zhao Ming followed a dozen or so burly men, each with a fierce look on their faces, carrying sticks. Villagers also rushed over upon hearing the commotion, forming a large crowd that pointed and gestured at Xu Kuo.
"This Xu Kuo is truly overestimating himself, daring to fight Zhao Ming?"
"That's right, who is Zhao Ming? He has grain ration coupons and supplies, who dares to mess with him?"
"Now that the fishpond is gone, let's see what he'll eat now!"
"Oh, what a terrible thing..."
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