Will Wang Zhongshan release them?
Of course not.
He continued to hold Song Shanqiu's head down, gripping his hands, showing no intention of letting him go.
"You think you can just release people like that?" Wang Zhongshan glanced at Song Fubao, feeling very dissatisfied.
Not only did he get injured while saving this girl, but the Song family didn't even come to visit him.
Song Fubao did come to see someone, but was it really to see a patient? He was practically laughing so hard he was doubled over.
He gets angry just thinking about it!
Seeing that he was unwilling to release the man, Song Fubao was also very annoyed, but he still patiently said, "Grandpa Wang, my third brother didn't steal the chicken, right? How about this, I'll have my mother bring over some eggs as compensation, okay?"
She ate the eggs herself, and now she's offering them as a gift, which she's actually very reluctant to do.
Wang Zhongshan was amused by her words. "Is this a question of whether it was stolen or not? We've been neighbors for years, and you dare to steal from me? I even got injured yesterday saving you, how dare you, little girl!"
Actually, he didn't want to argue too much with Song Fubao, after all, the person in front of him was a junior, and if he said too much, it would seem like he was being petty.
But if you don't say some things, it's like you don't know anything in your heart!
Everyone in the brigade had heard about this, but they didn't know that the Song family was so unscrupulous.
As Song Fubao watched others pointing and whispering about her, she grew increasingly angry. If it weren't for her family's incompetence, would she be being pointed at and talked about like this?
She's sixteen and still no one's proposed marriage. Who can she complain to?
"Grandpa Wang, I know you saved me, and I thank you. But could you please spare my third brother since it's his first offense?" She could only feign a pitiful look, hoping to get Song Shanqiu released.
Unfortunately, Wang Zhongshan wasn't buying it; he turned his head away and wouldn't look at Song Fubao.
This created an awkward situation.
At this moment, the brigade leader came over wearing a coat. He glanced at the situation in the yard, especially Xu Xiangyang shining a flashlight, making it hard not to see.
"What are you doing?" The captain glanced at Song Shanqiu and sighed helplessly.
"Hey, Old Song, how many times has this happened already? You haven't even had enough work points to deduct this year. What are you trying to do?"
Upon hearing this, Song Shanqiu almost burst into tears. "Captain, please... please forgive me this time! I promise I won't do it again!"
His hand was still being held by Wang Zhongshan, and he couldn't break free at all.
The captain frowned and shook his head. "You said the same thing last time. Have you changed your mind?"
Keeping people like that in the brigade only brings shame upon them!
Song Fubao, who was standing to the side, tugged at the captain's sleeve and said pitifully, "Captain, please ask Grandpa Wang to release my third brother. He definitely won't do it again next time. I will go back and talk to him about it."
The only one who can save Song Shanqiu now is the captain in front of him.
Wang Zhongshan always had a cold and aloof demeanor, so pleading with him was completely useless.
She felt angry again. If it weren't for this old man, things wouldn't have gotten so out of hand.
The chicken wasn't stolen, so why are you still arguing with the person?
The battalion commander hesitated, after all, this matter couldn't just be left like this. Wang Zhongshan was a respected figure in the battalion, and he was a retired soldier.
"Uncle Wang, what do you think we should do about this?" He felt it was better to ask the person involved, as making a decision too hastily was not advisable.
Wang Zhongshan didn't actually want to make a big deal out of it; he just wanted to teach this kid a lesson.
"How do you usually handle things?" he asked.
Upon hearing this, the captain knew that he meant to give in, and replied, "Deduct twenty work points."
Twenty work points are enough for two days of work. Since nothing was lost, this is a good solution.
Wang Zhongshan was about to nod when Xu Xiangyang stepped forward and said, "Grandpa, we can let this go like this, after all, we're neighbors. But what if he does it again? What if other people's things get stolen?"
That's absolutely right, no doubt about it.
People around were also worried. Although there was nothing of value in their homes, some families raised chickens for errands, or wealthy families had a lot of grain. They were afraid that thieves would target them.
The captain knew this matter couldn't be dealt with lightly, so before Wang Zhongshan could speak, he said directly, "Here's what we'll do: next time you do it, in addition to compensating for the lost items, we'll deduct another fifty work points from the family who lost them. Of course, the person who stole the items will have to pay those work points."
I haven't mentioned it before, but I have to now.
Although Xu Xiangyang was not satisfied with the answer, the elderly couple immediately went with him, not afraid of any retaliation.
These few dozen work points are very important to the team members, as they rely on them to exchange for grain at the end of the year.
The Song family members, who were hiding in the courtyard, wanted to jump out and object, but when they saw Fu Bao, they chickened out. As long as Fu Bao agreed, they had to listen to her.
Sure enough, Song Fubao agreed immediately, regardless of Song Shanqiu's continued struggle.
Once this is over, anything goes.
"Captain, my family agrees to what you said, please release my third brother." She forced a smile, but to everyone else, she seemed very happy.
Sure enough, the Song family members are all a bit dim-witted.
That was the end of it, but Xu Xiangyang knew that the Song family would definitely not let it go.
After all, they lost face and made such a big fuss, so they're bound to hold a grudge.
Therefore, Xu Xiangyang insisted that they come to the city with him.
When Song Fubao and Song Shanqiu returned home, the people inside were not very happy, but none of them dared to upset anyone.
With a cold face, Song Fubao said to Song Shanqiu, "Third brother, don't go out like this anymore. Our family already has a bad reputation. Do you really want me to be an old maid for the rest of my life?"
The others remained silent, and Song Shanqiu quickly went over to apologize, "Fu Bao, Third Brother was wrong, don't be angry. Third Brother will definitely be a better person in the future and won't cause you any trouble."
He not only lost twenty work points today, but also lost face. He felt very wronged.
However, compared to Fu Bao's anger, he felt that his own grievances could be put aside for now.
"Third brother was just venting his anger, don't be angry."
Song Fubao understood what he meant, but she was still not satisfied. "Alright, go back to sleep."
The whole family listened to her and went about their business.
The next morning, Xu Xiangyang got up and started packing his things. The elderly couple couldn't dissuade him and had no choice but to do as he said.
There wasn't much we could take with us; even the chickens in the yard were tied up.
Xu Xiangyang somehow got hold of a handcart and crashed into everything.
"What? You're leaving already?" Wang Zhongshan was a little confused. He had only been back for a day and hadn't even recovered yet, and he was already leaving?
Xu Xiangyang said with a smile, "Let's leave today. Grandpa, you go get the letter of introduction. Dad, go home and pack your things first. We'll leave together when we get back."
Everyone: ...
This is way too hasty!
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