Chapter 204: Trying to Settle the Matter Quietly

Watching Luo Qiao walk away, the captain sighed, “I really can’t just say it.”

Accountant Sun Guichang lowered his head and said, “It’s really difficult to ask for it. I can’t say it either.”

The women’s leader, hearing them, asked, “What are you talking about?”

The security officer nearby said, “The old man from the Zhang family came by. He wants us to pressure Luo Qiao into dropping the charges against Zhang Qiaoyan. Otherwise, he said she won’t have a good time in the village.”

The women’s leader suddenly laughed, “Does he think this is the old society? Even if Luo Qiao had made a mistake, which she hasn’t, he thinks she’s easy to bully. If we upset her, we might all face serious trouble.”

The accountant also agreed, “Luo Qiao’s uncle looks like someone not to be trifled with. Besides, Old Zhang’s threats might scare the villagers, but Luo Qiao is about to go to high school in the city. They can’t control her.”

At that moment, people from the Zhang family arrived. Before they even entered, they were heard saying, “Is Luo Qiao back?”

The women’s leader said, “Yes, she’s back. She’s seriously injured and went home to rest. If you have something to discuss, let’s talk tomorrow.”

Zhang Dezhen’s uncle, Zhang Yinwen walked in and glanced around at the people in the room. “This is our village’s matter. You can’t just turn a blind eye. If this orphan girl doesn’t listen to us, she won’t be able to stay in the village.”

Seeing no response from the people in the room, Zhang Yinwen continued, “What the hell, she’s not missing any limbs. She went to the hospital, what more do you want?

Besides, Qiaoyan is just a playful girl. We’ve all watched her grow up in this village. You can’t just stand by and watch her get into trouble. Say something.”

The captain raised his head and said, “Uncle Yinyin, please go back. We’ve already reported this to the police. It’s not something we can meddle in.”

Zhang Yinwen insisted, “That’s exactly why I’m in a hurry. We need to quickly get that girl Luo Qiao to change her mind. That’s why I rushed over as soon as I heard she came back. You can’t just ignore this.”

The captain responded firmly, “Uncle Yinyin, the girl has just been through a traumatic experience. The hospital recommended hospitalization, but she decided to come home to recuperate because she didn’t feel seriously injured.

Instead of discussing forcing her, why don’t you think about sending some supplements to her from the Zhang family and visiting her? It’s not right to pressure her like this. As a cadre of the brigade, I cannot condone such actions.

Let’s wait for the village secretary to come back before discussing anything further. Let’s allow Miss Luo to have a peaceful day today. People are watching everything we do, and since you’re older and don’t need me, your junior, to say more.”

Zhang Yinwen was a bit indignant, “When handling matters, ^[1]“You have to strike while the iron is hot” means taking advantage of a situation or opportunity immediately when it arises, before it cools down or becomes less favorable. The phrase … Continue readingyou have to strike while the iron is hot. We can’t delay this.”

Everyone in the room fell silent. They were unable to reason with him. It was obvious that he intended to bully others.

Seeing no response from anyone, Zhang Yinwen was about to continue when his grandson Zhang Yuewen pulled him aside, “Grandpa, let’s go home first. The captain is right. We should wait for Uncle Dezhen to come back to discuss this.

It’s not good to bypass Uncle Dezhen and handle this ourselves. We might offend everyone later. Even though we share the surname Zhang, we shouldn’t take over responsibilities that aren’t ours. It may not end well. This matter belongs to Uncle Dezhen’s family after all. If Luo Qiao sues the village cadres and our family later, what should we do? Uncle Dezhen might blame us for meddling.”