Chapter 237: Chapter 233: He Turned and Walked Away, As If Resolving Himself to Something

Wen Ran’s best trait is her pragmatism.

If you talk about rewards with her, don’t be surprised if she starts grinning at you.

“Oh dear, how can I say this? Wasn’t there a reward given back then too?”

“That’s different; that one wasn’t formal enough.”

Shao Ping gave a chuckle, “Look at this, the previous reward hasn’t even arrived yet, and here you are earning another. Who knows, maybe both rewards will arrive together.”

Wen Ran waved her hand shyly, “Ah, it’s no big deal. Our commune and the police bureau, such large units, surely wouldn’t mind my small rewards.

No rush, it’s fine to take it slow.”

Shao Ping: “…”

That was just misleading.

Even though they were tight with public funds.

When Wen Ran received her reward, the amount and things made everyone’s eyes burn with envy.

Nothing else.

Just jealousy.

A reward with a gesture that amounted to nearly half a year’s wages for one person; anyone would covet it.

Wen Ran knew there was money to be had, and she was in an exceptionally great mood.

Smiling, she chatted casually with Shao Ping, “By the way, I saw you chatting with Third Brother before, saying you’re going to join the army; what happened? You’re still at the police bureau, didn’t go?”

Shao Ping was stunned, never expecting Wen Ran to actually remember such a detail.

His heart trembled twice, stammering, “I didn’t go, my mother is still at home, leaving her there, I wouldn’t be at ease.”

“Oh my, you’re quite considerate.”

She was quite relaxed, but Shao Ping was under some pressure.

No other reason.

Mrs. Xiao was glaring at him intensely.

Shao Ping sighed inwardly and then perked up, “By the way, how come I didn’t see Mr. Xiao today?”

“Him?” Wen Ran said calmly, “Went to drive again, frequently gone for half a month, it’s quite habitual now.”

“So, you guys are…”

This time, before Wen Ran could speak, Mrs. Xiao came rushing over, grinning, “Oh my, Police Officer Shao has seen through us.

Hahaha, we’re indeed close to a good thing.”

Her smile was radiant, “We’ve built a nice house with blue bricks and tiles, and now we’re just waiting for the furniture to be ready and to move in.

It can dry for a bit, then we can live in.”

Shao Ping kept his smile, “That’s truly congratulations.”

“Oh,” Mrs. Xiao said with a graceful wave of her hand, pretending generosity, “It truly deserves congratulations, our family is blessed to have Ranran as a daughter-in-law, it’s like smoke rising from the ancestral grave.

Listen, now that we’re so familiar, when these kids have their wedding, Police Officer Shao, you must come and have a celebratory drink.

We might not have extravagant food, but a warm meal and some homemade stir-fry are absolutely doable.”

Mrs. Xiao was exuberant, “Plenty of food!”

“Okay.”

Mrs. Xiao: “?”

Agreed, just like that?

Agreed, just like that??

Her expression was blank for a moment.

Then she put back on a smile.

But in the following conversation, she was kind of spaced out.

Good heavens, what kind of foolish thing did she do?

Inviting her son’s competitor to the celebratory drink.

Was she drifting?

What if this guy is sinister, and at the wedding banquet…

Ahhh, Mrs. Xiao was about to faint.

Never expected this guy would actually agree to such casual talk!

A normal person would feel uncomfortable and then refuse, right?

But you refused!

While Mrs. Xiao questioned life, she screamed in her heart like a groundhog.

Mr. Xiao could see through his wife’s feigned strength and was almost dying of laughter.

Seeing his wife’s mind wandering, he pulled her behind him and started chatting with Shao Ping himself.

And then, procedurally, the commune leaders praised Wen Ran’s performance.

At this point, the team leader finally broke free from everyone’s grip, “Leaders, police, I’m really sorry, letting everyone see the joke.”

“Not a problem,” the commune leader beamed, “Your team’s solidarity here is commendable. Everyone’s working in unison.”

He even praised, “I can see that maintaining this momentum, this year, your advanced team could top the list!”

This remark hit the heart of the team leader, who immediately smiled broadly.

Along with that, the way he looked at Wen Ran was filled with deep affection.

Good, truly good.

This time, the educated youth sent to the countryside indeed brought someone likable.

“Oh, that’s the expected attitude! We should have this awareness.”

“Absolutely, absolutely,” the commune leader agreed, “Since you’re so conscious and have good relations with the educated youth sent down.

Then, the educated youth sent down from the top, I’ll allocate a few more to you, how’s that sound?”

Team leader: “?”

Suddenly he couldn’t smile anymore.

This made sense, these old foxes, why suddenly become kind-hearted.

Turns out, they want to trap him.

More annoyed that he was so happy!

Educated youths like Wen Ran, not just one in a hundred, but probably one in a thousand!

Anyway, among the nearby communes, he’s never seen anyone more low-maintenance than Wen Ran!

Sending another batch down, presumably another mess of spoiled young masters and misses, possibly a bunch of troublemakers.

Managing so many people already tires him, sending a few more troublemakers…

One day fighting, the next day chaos, the day after all demanding to hang themselves.

Will he have any peace?

He accepted the praise.

But the additional educated youth, no thank you.

He was about to refuse when he saw the commune leader had already made a decision, “Great, I knew your team is aware.

This year, regardless, I’ll ensure the advanced team badge for you, but striving higher or ending up at the bottom depends on your fate.”

This remark stuck with the team leader, speechless.

He couldn’t utter a single word, feeling utterly defeated.

Simply full of bitter smiles, even his gaze was dull.

Pits him with no explanation, it’s incredibly frustrating.

Commune leader: “…”

Sigh~

Looking at the sky, at the ground, but not at Bi Jianguo.

What can be done!

Even he’s quite troubled about sending people downwards from the top.

Since Bi Jianguo is so capable, might as well let him do more work.

“Well, it’s getting late. I’ll lead the people out now.”

Commune leader feared the team leader would come to his senses, then pull a tantrum, scream, and threaten to hang himself, hurriedly seeking to leave.

“No way!”

Team leader looked painful, “The educated youth sent down, each one is torture.”

“You’ve already agreed.”

Commune leader emphasized playing the rogue, “Anyhow, next I’ll send the educated youth to you.”

“Send them? Then I’ll jump in a river.”

“Jumping in a river doesn’t change the send.”

“Then at least give my team some benefit.”

“Tell me, what do you want?”

“I want to raise a flock of chickens, you approve a note!”

“How many?” Commune leader cautioned, “If it’s over a hundred, no.”

“Then I’ll jump in a river!”

Team leader turned around and left, seemingly resolute.

Commune leader: “!”

“Bi Jianguo, come back here!”

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