Was he trying to get back at the Song family?
But that doesn't make sense either. These seeds are meant to be taken back by Yang Weimin, so if there's a problem, they'll definitely come after Yang Weimin.
So, was he setting a trap for Yang Weimin?
But something's not right. Uncle Weimin and Luo Weijia don't seem to have any grudges against each other! Could it be because he helped them last time?
But why is the original owner standing here, going to take revenge on the people who helped him?
Song Lili was completely baffled, but she knew that she had to speak out about the situation now, otherwise the Fifth Brigade would have to take the blame later.
This bag of seeds was received by Song Jianshe from Luo Weijia. Even if everyone rationally knows that it's not Song Jianshe's fault, they will still feel resentful.
Therefore, without any hesitation, Song Lili, under Luo Weijia's tense gaze, directly told the village party secretary Li Weiguo, "There is a problem with this bag of seeds."
It's like a drop of water falling into a frying pan of oil; it immediately splatters a lot of oil, and it's a really intense kind of frying.
Upon hearing that there was a problem with the seeds, everyone rushed over in surprise, and some of them showed worried expressions.
Taking the opportunity to observe, Song Lili noticed that Luo Weijia seemed uneasy for a moment, and a fierce look appeared in his eyes.
However, he quickly recovered and walked over with Li Weiguo, his face showing worry, though his fists were clenched.
Then there was Accountant Xu, whose hand, which had been keeping the books, seemed to pause for a moment. He suddenly looked up, and Song Lili saw fear in his eyes. His hand holding the pen was also trembling slightly.
Song Lili's lips curled slightly; it seemed these two were behind it all.
If she hadn't been keeping a close eye on everyone, probably no one would have noticed anything unusual about the two of them, because they were both too calm.
It was Song Lili who captured their awkwardness at that moment; otherwise, looking at them now, they would seem no different from anyone else.
Li Weiguo and Luo Weijia squeezed in front of Song Lili, so Song Lili took a step back to give them space.
"I feel like these seeds have been soaked in water, and I don't know if they will still sprout."
Song Lili genuinely didn't know. She had only worked in the fields when she was little, but she didn't need to worry about seeds or anything like that; her family had prepared everything.
As we grow up, we no longer have the time, let alone the opportunity to know.
She's sharing what she's discovered now; whether or not to keep it is up to others to decide.
Upon hearing what Song Lili said, Li Weiguo quickly grabbed a handful of wheat and examined it carefully.
He also noticed that the wheat grains had an unusual luster, and upon handling them, they seemed softer than normal seeds, indicating that they had been soaked in water.
Now Li Weiguo was certain that the seeds had been soaked in water, and nodded, "They were indeed soaked in water."
His statement practically confirms the matter.
After hearing this, the others began to discuss it amongst themselves.
"What should we do? Will seeds that have been soaked in water still germinate? This must be damp wheat, right?"
"Yes, how can you use damp wheat as seed? This... isn't this a scam? Director, why is this town giving out seeds like this?"
"We can't take these seeds, otherwise the land will be ruined. What will we use to pay the grain tax in the fall? How will everyone survive next year?"
"Yes, can we exchange these seeds? Or should we go to town and exchange them?"
"..."
Everyone started talking at once, and the more they talked, the darker Luo Weijia's face became, while Song Lili's smile widened.
Haha, this is like digging a hole and burying yourself in it.
She decided to remain silent and simply watch the show.
Anyway, if they're going to frame someone now, it won't be the Fifth Brigade, much less the Song family.
Li Weiguo also agreed, "These seeds really can't be accepted. Director Luo, didn't you check them when you received the seeds?"
Luo Weijia and Xu Youcai went to town to get the seeds together; Li Weiguo didn't go because he had something to do.
Luo Weijia said with a stern face, "No, who could know that the town gave us bad seeds?"
"What should we do? Can we exchange it?" This is the question that everyone is most worried about.
Generally speaking, the seeds given by the town should not be damp, and this has never happened before.
At first, many people would get checked, but later no one did anymore, since every year the results were good.
Unexpectedly, such a problem has arisen this year.
That's where the problem arises.
The seeds provided by the town's commune were non-exchangeable, like a cash transaction where the money was counted in person and no responsibility was taken afterward.
If we try to exchange it now, they won't exchange it. They might even accuse us of using inferior products.
Li Weiguo pondered for a while, then said, "I'll go to town and ask what's going on. How can seeds like these be planted?"
"If we can replace it, we will. If we can't, we'll figure out another way."
But he was not at ease and had no confidence at all.
It seems we'll have to return empty-handed this time.
But he wouldn't be satisfied if he didn't give it a try.
Li Weiguo was about to go home to change his clothes before leaving when Luo Weijia stopped him, saying, "Why don't Accountant Xu and I go together?"
"We're the ones who go to get the seeds. It's best if we ask around; otherwise, people might think we're lying."
Xu Youcai quickly nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, let us go. You guys wait for our news in the village."
Song Lili thought to herself, "Is he getting anxious?"
After all, they would be exposed if they just went to the town to ask.
The matter of seeds is no joke; no one would touch the seeds, otherwise they would be discovered very quickly.
The commune also had to pay grain to the higher-level unit. If there was a problem with the seeds, the grain could not be paid, and in the end, the commune would be the one to suffer.
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