When others make a move, they always consider the other person's feelings and won't go too far.
With this in mind, Luo Weijia felt less worried and his expression relaxed considerably.
Apart from the villagers shouting below the stage, no one else spoke; everyone was waiting for Li Weiguo or Luo Weijia's response.
However, Luo Weijia remained silent, and Li Weiguo followed suit, causing everyone to fall silent as well.
Finally, Luo Weijia hardened his heart and said, "Let's deal with it however we need to. This brat needs to be taught a lesson."
Everyone was surprised; no one expected Luo Weijia to make such a decision.
Luo Yuejin was even more incredulous, staring wide-eyed at Luo Weijia, his eyes filled with shock and a touch of sadness.
Even Song Lili was somewhat surprised, never expecting Luo Weijia to make such a decision.
Judging from Luo Yuejin's previous mistake, although Luo Weijia may not be very nice to outsiders, he is very good to his own children.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken the initiative last time, for fear that someone would strike too hard.
But why would they change their minds this time?
Li Weiguo glanced at Luo Weijia and said, "Since Director Luo has said so, let's handle it this way. Does anyone have any objections?"
The question was directed at the officials, but also at the villagers.
"No objections," everyone shouted in unison.
Actually, everyone's thoughts are very simple: that is, people who do wrong should be punished, and those who cheat should be let off the hook.
Of course, some narrow-minded people asked, "What about the burned wheat straw? That's what we use to heat our kang (heated brick bed) in winter. Without the wheat straw, how will we get through the winter?"
This time, before Li Weiguo could speak, Luo Weijia chimed in, "How about this, I'll pay it back in cash and include it in the year-end bonus, is that alright?"
This time, Luo Weijia adopted a humble attitude and used a consultative tone.
Luo Weijia's sudden change in demeanor showed a great deal of respect for people, which left all the villagers somewhat incredulous.
Director Luo actually spoke to them in such a tone.
So the simple country folk were all a little excited and a little elated, and in a moment of enthusiasm, they shouted, "Okay, sure, no problem!"
Song Lili's lips twitched as she watched from below. Was she praising Luo Weijia's brainwashing skills as too powerful, or was the people just too naive?
She gave in so easily? She wanted to see Luo Weijia being harassed, but it didn't happen.
This made Song Lili somewhat unwilling, but she had no intention of making a name for herself.
Seeing that no one had any objections, Li Weiguo said, "Okay, since everyone agrees, let's do it this way."
However, who should teach them a lesson seems to have become another problem.
Lü Qiaosheng volunteered, "I'll do it. I'll know how to handle things."
Lü Qiaosheng stood up and said to the people below the stage, "I believe everyone knows my character. I wonder if you trust me?"
He said it in a joking tone, and the people in the audience responded in a joking tone, "We believe you, we all believe you."
Perhaps only Luo Weijia's family didn't believe it, fearing that Lü Qiaosheng would use his position to settle personal scores.
In fact, Lü Qiaosheng is a decent person; otherwise, Zhang Qinghua and the others wouldn't have cooperated with him.
However, narrow-minded and suspicious people always think that others are the same as themselves, and they will never forgive others.
Therefore, Luo Weijia was the first to stand up and object, saying, "Let's find someone else. Everyone knows that I don't get along with Lü Qiaosheng."
The implication is that Lü Qiaosheng would use his position to settle personal scores.
Lu Qiaosheng didn't move, but looked at Luo Weijia with a hint of sarcasm.
Many people in the audience suddenly scoffed, and some even whispered, "Director Luo, you're being too petty. Lü Qiaosheng isn't that kind of person."
Song Lili chuckled softly, "Only a petty person would judge a gentleman by their own petty standards." Wasn't that a perfect description of Luo Weijia?
Otherwise, in front of so many people, under the watchful eyes of everyone, only a fool would dare to do such a thing.
So, Luo Weijia really is petty.
Li Weiguo frowned. "No need. Just let Lü Qiaosheng handle it. He'll know what's good for him." He wouldn't be foolish enough to let everyone see his bad side.
Luo Weijia stared at Li Weiguo with a livid face, once again feeling that he was losing his status and voice.
He knew that it was useless to object now. He could only retreat with a sullen face, his eyes fixed on Lü Qiaosheng, afraid that Lü Qiaosheng might suddenly do something.
Lu Qiaosheng sneered and slowly walked towards the two children in the middle of the platform.
Luo Yuejin had calmed down by now. The more he memorized Luo Juan's words, the less flustered he became.
The other child was already in a panic and didn't know what to do. He was trembling all over, his shoulders were shaking, and it was obvious that he was crying.
This made Lü Qiaosheng feel a little reluctant, but with so many people watching, he couldn't just let it go.
So he said very sternly, "Stretch out your hand."
Lu Qiaosheng was holding a stick about the thickness of a thumb, which he used to teach the two men a lesson.
The child was terrified, but still obediently stretched out his hand. Lü Qiaosheng sighed and couldn't help but say, "If you're so afraid, why did you set the fire in the first place?"
"Didn't your family tell you that fire is not something you can play with?"
The child said softly, "I did. I know."
"Knowing that you're playing with fire, you're committing an even more serious crime, do you understand?" Lü Qiaosheng threatened him.
"It wasn't me, it wasn't me, it was Luo Yuejin. He said he wanted to teach Song Lili a lesson and asked me to come along to keep watch."
"I don't know how the straw stack suddenly caught fire, I really don't know."
Actually, he was also confused and didn't know how the fire started. By the time he realized it, the fire was already burning.
Then came the chaos of war. And then I was captured and brought here.
The boy's words surprised everyone who heard them, including Lü Qiaosheng. He looked at Luo Yuejin and asked, "Did you start the fire?"
I initially thought the two children had accidentally burned the haystack while playing, but it seems that wasn't the case.
"No, it wasn't me, it was Captain Zhou. He told me to set it off, saying he'd give me ten yuan if I burned the haystack."
Luo Yuejin was waiting to ask him, and as soon as Lü Qiaosheng asked, he told him everything without hesitation.
The smoothness of it was as if it had been recited countless times in one's mind.
Luo Yuejin's voice was so loud that everyone present could hear it, and his words surprised everyone.
"What? Captain Zhou? Zhou Jiaming?"
"No way, there's more to the story than that?"
"Why would Captain Zhou, a grown man, want to burn the haystacks?"
Surprised, incredulous, and puzzled voices all emerged.
Song Lili had only one thought: if this matter were confirmed, then Zhou Jiaming would definitely be finished.
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