"Aren’t you a cadre?"
Director Jin was somewhat skeptical. Isn’t it only a cadre who can ride a cadre’s car to come here?
Old Sir Song nodded, "I retired a long time ago. Nowadays, I’m just an old man who spends his days walking birds and playing chess. My grandson is a young intellectual at the Kenqing Farm. I’m specifically here to see him.
Happened to reach the county town and ran into an old acquaintance. Their family was too kind, so they specially sent a driver to bring me here."
Jiang Xiaoxiao almost laughed. Sir, you are truly not kind.
This is blatant deception.
Old Mrs. Song also explained earnestly, "Yes, comrade, our old man retired a long time ago. We both made this trip specifically to see our grandson. Please don’t spread rumors that we’re some leaders. If others hear it, they might think we’re impersonating county leaders. We can’t bear such a big label."
The old lady was also most impatient with these people, constantly trying to curry favor and flatter whenever possible.
All because they see the old man as still having some power.
Director Jin retreated awkwardly, his face changing immediately.
"If you’re not leaders, why impersonate them? Making me take such a wasted trip. Alright, just go quickly, go see your grandson. And you can’t just tread anywhere here, in case you trample the seedlings, what then? This is collective property, it must be protected. You can’t afford to be accused of destroying collective property."
That’s an angry attempt at finding fault.
Jiang Xiaoxiao hurried forward, "Comrade, what are you saying? We’re walking on our own road, what’s it to you? You’re the one who suddenly ran here. Who’s impersonating leaders? Didn’t you hear I was introducing him as someone’s grandpa to Captain Li just now?
We didn’t say anything excessive, you need to be responsible for your words. Moreover, how is this destroying collective property? That land belongs to our farm, the old man’s grandson personally planted it. The old man is going down to see how his grandson is doing?
How can this be called destroying collective property? Slandering others requires evidence. You can’t just say whatever nonsense you like!"
Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t originally want to argue with Director Jin, but this person speaks too hurtfully.
Clearly made a mistake himself, yet still wants to save face, talking about others impersonating; you must know impersonating county leaders is quite serious.
Anyone randomly filing a report or complaint, the police would come to investigate.
Such an accusation is too much for ordinary people.
Besides, this Director Jin isn’t a good person; he never missed a chance to harm young intellectuals here before.
During the opportunity for young intellectuals to return to the city, he accepted many bribes and even harassed many female young intellectuals.
Many people endured silently just to return to the city, Jia Shu also lost out to this old guy for her return. Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t expect him to appear so quickly.
Originally thought there wasn’t a need to seek help from this old guy to return to the city this time.
Didn’t need to endure humiliation, yet this person came crashing forward.
Jiang Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth.
Should grievances be avenged, or should resentment be settled?
Murder isn’t practical; after all, we live in a society governed by law.
Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t plan on becoming a cunning justice crusader.
But she also couldn’t let such a person go.
Thus, she felt indignant and deliberate.
His short, thick fingers almost pointed at Jiang Xiaoxiao’s nose.
"What’s your name? You’re also a young intellectual from the farm, right? Captain Li, this is your person. You need to educate them well. Look at how arrogant young people have become. With this attitude towards speaking with leaders? Doesn’t she need labor reform to know what she’s doing."
Director Jin was being pointed and scolded by a young intellectual for the first time, he originally didn’t want to say much.
Looking at the girl in front of him, with fair skin and quite pretty, he contemplated if he could remember her name to take advantage later. Who knew when she spoke, it was like using a screwdriver to stab his lungs.
In front of so many people, pointing at a leader and scolding.
He really hadn’t seen such a brazen young person.
Director Jin was so angry the fat on his cheeks was twitching.
Already having goldfish eyes, plus the cheeks, he looked like a frog.
Li Dahu thought it was terrible.
Though he had no ties with Director Jin, it was their first meeting, but from this day’s interaction, he sensed Director Jin wasn’t good.
Outwardly seeming amiable, as if having no temper, yet subtly implying he wanted to take advantage.
His eyes constantly circling around the pretty female young intellectual.
No matter how, Li Dahu had seen such people before.
But after all, he is a leader from above, essentially the young intellectual’s superior.
Managing Jiang Xiaoxiao and others, if Jiang Xiaoxiao doesn’t obey, returning to the city in the future won’t be easy.
After all, he felt quite good about this girl, and she did a lot of big things for the farm, so he thought if there was a chance to return to the city this time, he would report Jiang Xiaoxiao’s name.
If Director Jin is offended now, Jiang Xiaoxiao’s future will be troubled.
He doesn’t need to say much, just suppressing would mean no approval, Jiang Xiaoxiao might not return to the city in this lifetime.
Hurriedly stepped in to mediate.
"Director Jin, this child is young, doesn’t understand anything, speaks nonsense. Please don’t bother with her, you’re magnanimous, don’t mind this little girl. You’ve had a long day, come,
I’ll escort you to the brigade office for a good rest. You have tasks to do tomorrow. Our farm’s young intellectuals depend on you to make decisions. Don’t mind such young ones, let me handle her in a couple of days, assure you of relief."
Li Dahu extended his arm, preparing to support Director Jin back to the brigade office directly.
He already had two rooms prepared at the brigade office, enough for three people to live.
If necessary, he’d bring some peanuts and two bottles of spirit over to drink with Director Jin, at least to smooth things over. He couldn’t let Director Jin hold a grudge against Jiang Xiaoxiao.
Director Jin heard these words, finally felt some comfort.
Glared at Jiang Xiaoxiao, "What’s that girl’s name? With such poor ideology, sharp-tongued, no collective or hierarchy concept, she absolutely shouldn’t take the spot of our aspiring young intellectuals.
I’ll make a good note when I return. This young intellectual should undergo labor reform well. Returning would ruin socialist harmony."
Director Jin made up his mind definitely not to let Jiang Xiaoxiao return to the city easily; this troublesome girl must be left in this mud to fully become a countryside woman.
Let’s see how arrogant she gets.