Zhang Qinghua's departure gave everyone room to discuss the matter, and they all had a heated discussion about what had just happened.
Song Lili looked at these "simplistic" villagers speechlessly. Did they really think that Zhang Qinghua would be unable to hear their discussions just because he took a few steps back?
And why were you speaking so loudly? Did you think you could block out sound by creating a barrier?
How ridiculous!
Song Lili didn't gossip about it with the people around her. She already knew the final outcome, so no amount of discussion would make a difference!
On the contrary, Song Jianshe, who was beside her, looked timid and hesitant, seemingly frightened by Zhang Qinghua's behavior.
Xia Niu had originally planned to join in the commotion, but she was intimidated by Zhang Qinghua's aura.
Then, I turned my head unintentionally and saw Song Lili's upturned lips. For some reason, I suddenly felt a chill.
Hmm, could this be a trap?
Her sister-in-law was no simpleton; judging from her smiling face, she seemed to be... watching a good show?
Xia Niu felt a pang of panic. After experiencing Song Jianshe's neglect and the Song family's collective indifference, Xia Niu no longer dared to associate Song Lili with her usual sister-in-law.
There's definitely something wrong with her, absolutely, positively.
So, she should just stand there obediently.
While Song Lili was inwardly complaining, she had no idea that her sister-in-law had misinterpreted her smile as one of schadenfreude.
This also saved her family some unnecessary trouble, as she didn't have to put herself in the shoes of those people on the stage.
However, at this time, she was unaware of these things.
She just watched as some people who were still unwilling to give up formed cliques and discussed among themselves, all wanting to get the Red Guards to earn work points again.
Although they were afraid, they were not stupid. They knew that Zhang Qinghua's words meant they were indeed capitalist roaders.
The Red Guards were indeed terrifying, but evidence was needed. They were farmers for generations, how could they possibly be capitalist roaders?
Only a few timid people were actually frightened by Zhang Qinghua's remarks; they absolutely refused to yield.
So this time, after much deliberation, the Red Guards regrouped and launched a comeback.
"Where is the evidence that we are capitalist roaders? We are the successors of socialism."
"Yes, we are the most glorious peasant soldiers, and we have nothing to do with capitalism."
“We demand that we be given work points, otherwise you are exploiting the proletariat. We demand that we be given work points.”
"Yes, it's recorded as work points."
"Record work points..."
"Record work points..."
One person shouts, and countless others echo. And then, some idiot shouted it out, and everyone stood up, waving their arms and chanting slogans.
Song Lili curled her lip in disdain. Without Luo Juan, this was just a rabble with absolutely no fighting power.
Therefore, anyone with even a little bit of eloquence can refute them until they are speechless.
After all, people who read a lot tend to have more thoughts, and they are generally stronger in both language and logic.
Therefore, this is why Song Lili treated Luo Juan as if she were facing a formidable enemy.
However, without Luo Juan, she had no interest in taking action against these people.
Presumably, Zhang Qinghua thought the same thing, otherwise he wouldn't have gone down so early.
Meanwhile, Zhang Qinghua, who was on Song Lili's mind, was also having a quiet discussion with Daqing.
"Hey, why did you come down? I saw you shut those people up. Why didn't you press your advantage?" Daqing asked anxiously.
He was also a high school graduate, so he had countless ways to shut those people up. He thought Zhang Qinghua would show great power, but he didn't expect him to come down like this.
They're down...
"If you don't want to do anything, let your uncle handle it himself. After all, he's the Party Secretary, and your father-in-law is the village chief. This is their business."
"Zhang Qinghua, how could you do this? If you're capable of handling this, why did my father-in-law and father-in-law have to step in? Can't you just let them shut up?"
Zhang Qinghua glanced at Daqing coolly and said, "No." Her refusal was unwavering.
"Hey, are you still my good brother? You won't even help me with this little thing?"
Zhang Qinghua looked at Daqing with exasperation. "Are you really stupid or just pretending? This is such a good opportunity to establish your authority! You want me to leave?"
“From now on, your father-in-law and father-in-law will be managing Hongqi Village. Are you sure you want me to leave?” Zhang Qinghua looked at Daqing with a mocking expression.
"Huh?" Daqing scratched the back of his head in confusion and surprise, finally realizing what Zhang Qinghua meant.
Upon closer reflection, it does seem to be true.
"Why didn't you say so earlier? You made me worry for so long for nothing." Daqing looked at the stage with a happy smile. "I have to say, with Lili's idea, I really didn't have to worry."
"You have no idea, my dad has been carrying his notebook around these past few days, memorizing what Lili said every day, just in case he messes up at a crucial moment."
"It's been so long, I think he's memorized it by now, so I don't really need to worry."
“Not stupid?” Zhang Qinghua coldly uttered three words once again.
"You... Hey, how could you do this? I'm your brother. And do you think Lili would even look at you like this?" Daqing was so angry that he jumped up and down, but then he looked at Zhang Qinghua with some suspicion.
This made Zhang Qinghua's face turn as black as ink, and his gaze towards Daqing became icy. "It's none of your business."
Besides, he's already been with Lili for a long time, but hearing such words still makes him unhappy.
Daqing clutched his chest and died.
While the two were talking, Li Weiguo looked at the restless people below and walked over resolutely.
After standing where Zhang Qinghua had just been, Li Weiguo's serious gaze slowly swept from left to right before returning to the center.
Under Li Weiguo's gaze, the previously chaotic crowd quieted down and watched him silently.
Li Weiguo had served as the Party Secretary of Hongqi Village for several years, and he still held considerable authority, so everyone quieted down without realizing it.
Li Weiguo nodded in satisfaction; it wasn't beyond redemption yet.
"I heard what you just said. You said the Red Guards should have work points recorded, right?" Li Weiguo asked, his emotions unclear.
Some people lowered their heads guiltily, while others looked at Li Weiguo as if it were perfectly normal, but none of them said anything.
Li Weiguo asked again, "You said that Red Guards were to have work points recorded, is that right?"
Finally, someone whispered, "Secretary, the Red Guards were also doing revolution, so... they should be given work points."
Once the first person spoke up, the others became much bolder and followed behind, quietly echoing him.
Anyway, the secretary will only remember the first person; it's okay if they follow suit.
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