Li Chang'en was on the phone with Zhou Shixiong. On his way to the county, he had already learned what had happened, and the doctor had not found any problems.
But Zhou Yuanqing has gone mad, and the only explanation now is that he feels guilty.
"Yes, that's how it happened. Well, Li Guoliang stayed with them the whole time, and there was no coercion of Young Master Zhou."
Yes, it was Zhou Shao who forced Zhang Hongmei to go up the mountain at gunpoint, and it happened on the street.
Yes, I know. Don't worry, I'll arrange everything properly.
Well, Zhang Hongmei didn't say or do anything particularly extreme, but her attitude wasn't very good.
I understand. Besides, Zhou Shao and his friends weren't welcomed in Liujiatun. The whole village ostracized them.
Okay, okay, I understand.
Li Chengen hung up the phone and let out a long sigh. He went out, greeted the county magistrate, and then hurriedly got into his car and headed to Liujiatun.
Qian Xiuchen looked at the exhausted Li Chang'en and asked, "What's wrong? Did something not go well?"
"No, we'll leave tonight, taking Zhou Yuanqing with us."
"Hehe, it's good to go back. Did the higher-ups give any other instructions?"
"We need to go to the old leader's house to see him, but we don't know if we'll be kicked out, and there will definitely be a lot of difficulties. The big leader is also having a headache right now. Gu Chuanming knows that Zhou Yuanqing will not let it go when he points a gun at Zhang Hongmei. Our boss will probably be even more ruthless."
"Hehe, we're just nobody, our job is just to convey the message, nothing else is something we nobody can get involved in."
Are there still any former leaders here? Right here in Liujiatun?
"Yes, she's the only female leader. There are many gifts she brought in the car. These were all ordered by the top leader. I just don't know if she'll give us face."
"Heh, that old lady who's even more difficult and prestigious than Gu Chuanming?"
"Yeah, haha, the big boss's head's going to be throbbing for days again."
"Who says otherwise? None of them are easy to deal with. Wouldn't it be better to just live a quiet, wealthy life? Why do they always cause trouble, one thing after another, endlessly? They seem to enjoy it, but I'm fed up. You could say I, their first secretary, have become their nanny."
"Hehe, hang in there. Our boss will resolve this soon, and then we won't have to worry about it so much."
"Yes, these people have ruined the great leader's reputation."
The two remained silent for a long time, lamenting the pitiful state of this once-powerful figure.
The two returned to Liujiatun. Qian Xiuchen was asked to find Zhang Hongmei and ask where the old lady lived.
Li Chang'en went back to the room to take a look at Zhou Yuanqing, and what he saw was truly absurd. He saw Zhou Yuanqing sitting on the kang with his legs crossed, his eyes closed and a half-smile on his face.
It's like enjoying some beautiful music, immersing yourself in that wonderful atmosphere.
Li Chang'en didn't say anything, but glanced at Li Guoliang, signaling him to come out.
"What's going on with Young Master Zhou?"
“Secretary Li, Zhou Shao has been like this ever since you left. He’s always talking to himself. When we try to get closer to hear him, he acts like we’re trying to harm him. He’s hysterical and won’t let us get close at all. Even if any of us leave, he won’t let us.”
Li Chang'en lifted the curtain a crack and looked at Zhou Yuanqing with a detached enjoyment.
Li Chang'en took a few steps back. "Don't disturb him. Just let him stay like this. I'm going out for a bit. When I come back, we'll leave."
When Qian Xiuchen returned, the two of them drove the car, which was full of gifts, to the old lady's house.
The gate to the courtyard was open. Li Chang'en got out of the car and went inside. He had never met this female leader in person before, but he had seen her photos. Although they were photos from when she was young, he could still recognize her as the famous person she once was.
Li Chang'en stood in front of the old lady and bowed deeply. "Hello, leader. I am Li Chang'en, Zhou Shixiong's secretary. I have come to visit you."
The old lady opened her eyes and looked at the young man in front of her.
"I am now just an old farmer's wife. Also, you don't need to take all the things you brought back with you when you visit."
Qian Xiuchen was caught in a dilemma: putting the gift box down or carrying it wouldn't be appropriate. Looking at Li Chang'en, it seemed only Secretary Li could make the decision now.
"Grandma, as your juniors, we couldn't come empty-handed. Some of this is what I prepared for you. And the senior leader knows your preferences and specially prepared it for you."
"Hmm. You're a decent secretary, but I won't accept any gifts from either of you."
And go back and tell Zhou Shixiong that his descendants are human, and so are mine. Alright, you can go back now. Zhang Hongmei is someone I cherish like a treasure. If it weren't for my negligence yesterday, you would have been dragging a corpse back with you.”
After the old lady finished speaking, she stood up, and Hu Aifen immediately came out of the house and helped the old lady into the house.
Li Chang'en had already guessed that he might be treated coldly, but he didn't expect to be kicked out so quickly.
Liu Aimin came out and said, "Take care, we won't see you off. Perhaps it's because our Liu family has always been tolerant that others think we're dispensable and can be manipulated at will?"
Li Chang'en didn't say a word; he was the one who had to speak for him and relay the message back.
The two got back into the car and exchanged a helpless glance. What was going on? Zhou Yuanqing had really run into a tough nut to crack this time. With the help of these three powerful figures, the big boss was definitely not going to be treated lightly this time.
Li Chang'en instructed the others to tidy up, then drove to the canteen. He figured since the old lady didn't want the food, they should give it to the villagers.
But they were pulled back again. Wang Hongxi's reasons were particularly compelling: we're too naive to afford anything too fancy, and the principled people of Liujiatun wouldn't accept things from our enemies.
Li Chang'en got into the car and smiled. His little mistress was quite popular. He didn't expect that not only important figures would support her, but even her fellow villagers would protect her.
Since that's the case, let's go pay a visit. After all, we should say goodbye before leaving.
Zhang Hongmei did not invite them into the courtyard, but stood outside looking helplessly at Li Chang'en.
"We will leave immediately. The senior leader said that he will explain and compensate you for the trouble and inconvenience caused to you after you return."
"Please tell the higher-ups that some wounds are irreparable."
Li Chang'en watched Zhang Hongmei's departing figure for a while before getting into the car. He still had the most difficult work to do, and if things didn't look good, he would forcibly get Zhou Yuanqing into the car.
Li Guoliang came out to greet him. "Secretary Li, Zhou Shao woke up this week, but he refuses to get in the car no matter what."
"In that case, let's make it mandatory. We need to get back quickly; the big boss is very anxious."
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