"Bang bang bang".
Grandpa Shen slammed his cane on the ground, making a loud noise.
The laughter inside the room suddenly stopped.
Chen Gui stood up and greeted, "Grandpa, you've come at the right time. Come, come, try the pan-fried buns I made last night."
"Thin skin and generous filling."
"Let's see if you can tell what kind of filling it is."
Grandpa Shen shook his head and said, "No need, I'll eat it."
Chen Gui's smile froze slightly, and he put the fried bun he had just hit back down.
He's so good at reading people.
The old man's expression and tone were off.
What happened?
Chen Gui pondered for a moment. Everything was peaceful in the village, and there were only happy events on his side. So who could have upset the old man?
Could it be that the old man found out about Shen Nan borrowing money?
Probably not.
He was well aware of Lao Tan's professional ethics.
As long as he doesn't say anything, and Shen Nan doesn't say anything, then the old man will never know.
No one noticed that something was wrong with Old Master Shen, and they continued to laugh and say, "Old Master, please try one."
"Ah Gui, you really went all out. This bun alone is worth at least twenty or thirty yuan if I eat it in one bite."
Someone chimed in, "They wrote a thank-you letter and presented a banner, but in the end, we were the ones who benefited."
"I'm so moved I'm thinking of writing them a thank-you note."
"Hahaha."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Chen Gui suppressed his doubts and laughed along, saying, "Eat your food, eating won't shut you up."
He wasn't afraid of being teased like that, and he made it very clear that he was happy because he received a thank-you letter and a banner.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have many opportunities to win people's hearts.
Otherwise, if he suddenly pulls this stunt, people might not dare to eat it, for fear of being indebted to him.
Anyone who can survive in this room is a shrewd and clever person.
Including Wu Yingwei.
Thinking of this, he glanced at Wu Yingwei, who was writing something with his head down, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
Everyone ate their buns happily, except for Wu Yingwei, who didn't eat a single one from beginning to end.
He refused when others offered to take it for him.
He wasn't a child either, and he did a good job of putting on a show, letting Wu Yingwei have some to eat from the beginning.
He didn't intentionally try to isolate himself.
He, Wu Yingwei, himself doesn't eat it.
He isolated himself, so he has no one to blame but himself.
To be honest...
Old Chen is a really good guy.
They're intelligent and resourceful.
It's amazing that they came up with the idea of writing him a thank-you letter and sending him a banner. It may seem useless, but it might play a decisive role at a crucial moment.
sometimes.
It was precisely because of this tiny difference that the outcome was decided.
Once he takes over as village chief, he'll have to repay Chen Laoda's kindness and thank him properly when the opportunity arises.
Everyone gets what they need and makes progress together.
Chen Gui's smile faded slightly as he watched Old Master Shen sit down and asked, "Old Master, what's the matter?"
“What business could the old man have? These days, you and Yingwei handle everything, big and small, in the village.”
"I'll come and check from time to time to see if your banner is hanging up straight."
Someone said with a laugh.
It's not that only Chen Gui and Wu Yingwei did the work; everyone else was just there to do nothing. But the ones who could make decisions were the two of them.
Besides, there aren't that many things going on in the village right now.
Grandpa Shen turned his head to look at the brocade banner hanging on the wall, tall and straight.
It was bright red and very eye-catching.
Chen Gui picked up the old man's teacup to pour tea, but the old man quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't bother."
"Do you know that Boss Chen had an accident yesterday?"
Chen Gui was taken aback, then shook his head: "I don't know."
"What happened to him?"
At this point, he couldn't help but look at the banner that Old Chen had given him on the wall.
The others, who were laughing and joking, also looked over with gossipy expressions.
"After investigation by the police station, it turned out to be a misunderstanding..."
Upon hearing this, everyone started to wonder: if the police station is investigating, then it must be something serious.
Old Village Chief Shen spoke vaguely, indicating he didn't want to elaborate, so naturally no one was tactless enough to ask further questions.
They're all shrewd people; they understand human relationships and social dynamics.
“Although it was a misunderstanding, it has had a very bad impact, so at this critical juncture…” The old man raised his finger and pointed to the banner, saying, “Let’s take the banner down first.”
Everyone was stunned.
Chen Gui's eyes widened in disbelief.
His facial expressions immediately went out of control.
Wu Yingwei, who was writing with a fountain pen, also turned his head to look over with a surprised expression.
Why should Chen Gui take down the banner when Chen Laoda is under investigation by the police station?
Is there some connection between them?
Everyone's eyes darted around, and they all started whispering in their hearts.
Chen Gui took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and asked, "Village chief, may I ask what the reason is?"
His question was an expression of his reluctance to remove the banner.
Old Village Chief Shen got up, leaning on his cane, and walked towards the office inside.
"Come here."
After taking a couple of steps, he realized Chen Gui wasn't following, so he raised his voice and said, "Who are you throwing a tantrum at?"
Chen Gui then walked over.
Close the door.
The people who were sitting immediately got up and crouched down by the door to eavesdrop.
With no outsiders around, Old Master Shen explained the whole story. After listening, Chen Gui felt extremely wronged.
What kind of situation is this?
Implicated by association?
Even if Boss Chen refused to help, it had nothing to do with him.
Old Master Shen said earnestly, "The aggrieved party is making a scene right now. If it escalates to this point, none of us will be able to handle it."
"Take down the banner."
"It's pointless now."
Chen Gui slammed his fist on the table: "It's not just meaningless, it makes the leaders think I'm no good."
"Xi Lianghong might even be wondering if I've been doing my job properly in this position..."
Old Village Chief Shen shook his head and said, "You're overthinking it."
"Village chief, you have to speak up for me!"
"I told you."
"Then why are you asking me to take down the banner? If I just take it down without any explanation, where will I put my face?" Chen Gui paused and said, "They might even misunderstand and think I'm guilty!"
Old Village Chief Shen remained silent.
What Chen Gui is worried about is indeed very worrying.
"So you don't want to take the banner back?"
"Don't pick them."
Are you really absolutely sure you have no problems at all?
What's wrong with me?
The old village chief looked at him and suddenly asked, "You hired the crane, didn't you?"
Chen Gui's expression changed slightly: "Yes."
Who paid for it?
"I."
Old Village Chief Shen smiled and said, "You're so kind, yet you have no intention of giving?"
"He gave me the money afterward," Chen Gui said, his expression becoming somewhat flustered.
"Will you take down the banner or not?"
"I...will pick it!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com