Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Zhang Xiaoshan spoke loudly.
"Yes, I have recovered every penny of the money, and that somewhat makes amends."
"Everyone, please, for my sake, let Wu Daming’s body be brought into the village." Googlᴇ search novel※fire.net
"If you still recognize me as your village chief, then do as I say."
Zhang Xiaoshan’s tone was firm and left no room for doubt.
Since he had become the village chief of White Dragon Village, he naturally had to assert his authority, otherwise how could he command respect in the future?
Zhang Xiaoshan was willing to support bringing Wu Daming’s body back to the village for several reasons: first, out of respect for the dead and compassion; second, because of a sense of guilt, since he had slept with Jia Lanhua; third, because he had personally promised Wu Daming—a man must not break his word; and fourth, because he didn’t want the Wu family and the other villagers to start fighting.
Not allowing the deceased into the village would only sow discord that would surely disturb the peace in the future.
Not to mention the future, even now, it would lead to bloody conflicts.
So, no matter what, Wu Daming’s body must be laid to rest today.
Seeing Zhang Xiaoshan’s resolute expression, the crowd exchanged looks.
"Hmph, today, for the sake of Little Shan, I’ll let it go,"
Li Erniu dropped the weapon in his hand and stepped aside.
"Then let’s follow Little Shan’s lead."
"Okay, let’s follow Little Shan."
The villagers made way.
Wu Biao’s Great-Uncle sighed in relief upon seeing this.
Although the Wu family was powerful, forcing their way in would not be easy; besides, who would want to fight to the death with their fellow villagers unless absolutely necessary?
He tearfully addressed Zhang Xiaoshan.
"Ah, Little Shan, in the past, our Wu family wronged you; it was all our fault. Today, we’ll never forget your kindness,"
"You are a great benefactor to our Wu family. From now on, whatever you say, we will listen; the Wu family will definitely follow your leadership."
"Right, from now on, we all obey you."
Wu Biao and the other Wu family youths, all spoke up.
Having the Wu family under control would certainly save a lot of trouble in the future.
"Hehe, Great-Uncle, you are too kind. Now, bring Uncle Daming’s body into the village, and let’s hurry with the burial preparations."
The Wu family members carried Wu Daming’s body into the village.
"Little Shan, you really have grown up."
A tender voice of admiration came from beside him.
Sister-in-law Yu Xiuxiu had appeared at the village entrance at some point.
"Sister-in-law, how come you’re here?"
Zhang Xiaoshan hurried over excitedly.
"I came to welcome Village Chief Zhang. Come on, let’s go home for lunch."
Yu Xiuxiu’s eyes were filled with admiring and loving glances.
Who doesn’t want their man to be successful?
Although their romantic relationship could not be openly discussed, in her heart, she already considered Zhang Xiaoshan as her husband.
The two of them went home together.
Yu Xiuxiu had already prepared the meal.
Chicken was stewing in the pot.
Lunch would be ready soon.
"This chicken is delicious."
Zhang Xiaoshan took a bite and found it extremely tasty, with a unique flavor.
"By the way, where did we get the chicken?" Zhang Xiaoshan asked Yu Xiuxiu, puzzled.
"Didn’t you catch a brood of chicks a while back?"
Zhang Xiaoshan then remembered that a week ago, his sister-in-law had asked him to catch some chicks.
"But, but it’s only been a little over a week, can the legs be this big? This must be a rooster over a year old?"
Zhang Xiaoshan picked up a chicken leg.
"Hehe, go take a look and you’ll know."
Zhang Xiaoshan, holding his bowl and chopsticks, went out to the backyard chicken coop.
In a pen, seven or eight chickens were chasing each other around noisily.
Each one was large and robust, with bright feathers, looking almost like the phoenixes on TV.
Even their droppings didn’t smell bad.
"What, what’s going on?"
Zhang Xiaoshan was dumbfounded.