Gao Bowen's words agitated Yang Derong. He immediately sat up and said, "What do you think we should do?"
Gao Bowen rolled his eyes and came up with an idea. "Boss, we just found a scapegoat. Weren't you worried about the nine lives just now? This is great. If someone makes a comeback in the future, all the blame will be pushed to him. I remember you asked him to go up the mountain to command the scene, right? One dead and one injured. With such a huge responsibility, do you think he should be punished? "
"Don't beat around the bush. Just tell me the result." Yang Derong was a little impatient.
"Just convict him of neglect of duty!"
"Huh?" Yang Derong was so shocked that he stood up from the sofa. He did not expect Gao Bowen to be so vicious that he directly destroyed someone's future. He did not even think of it that way. He quickly said, "Stop it! Don't say that! You are too f * cking cruel. If Zhang Zhiyuan finds out about this, he will definitely come back and turn the world upside down. When that time comes, will you be able to escape? No, absolutely not! "
Gao Bowen said nonchalantly, "Anyway, Zhang Zhiyuan is going to be transferred away. What are you afraid of?"
"Isn't he still in Xijiang Province even if he is transferred away? He is working for Secretary Huang. Isn't it a piece of cake for him to deal with a mere deputy county head like you? You only know how to come up with such lousy ideas! "Yang Derong said angrily. Although he also hated Lu Yiwei, he would not simply put labels on him when it was a matter of principle.
"If we don't take this opportunity to knock him down a peg, he will be even more arrogant." Gao Bowen said, "How about this? Just transfer him away from Shiwan Village. Anyway, the immigration project doesn't exist anymore. What's the use of keeping him?"
Yang Derong thought about it carefully and waved his hand. "No way! His arrival in Shiwan Village was planned by Su Qiming and Zhang Zhiyuan. If you touch his people now, how are you going to explain it to him when he comes back? After all, he is the secretary of the County party committee. Let's stop this here and talk about it later. "
Gao Bowen said unwillingly, "Are we going to let him off just like that?"
Yang Derong twirled the lighter in his hand, but he couldn't think of any good ideas. After a while, he said, "Alright, stop thinking about this. It won't be too late to deal with Zhang Zhiyuan after he leaves. Didn't you say you wanted to get rid of that Song Yong? It would be much easier to deal with him after getting rid of the people around him. Besides, that kid Liu Qiang isn't a pushover either. Let them exchange blows first. "
Seeing that Yang Derong insisted, Gao Bowen did not insist.
The next morning, Yang Derong went to the city to report his work. Meanwhile, Lu Yiwei, who was far away in Shiwan Village, was still lying comfortably in bed, sleeping beautifully. After suffering from insomnia for a long time, he could finally sleep soundly.
In his sleep, Lu Yiwei was awakened by a series of knocks on the door. He turned over impatiently and continued to sleep. However, the knocks on the door did not stop. Helplessly, he opened his eyes and looked out the window. Seeing that the sun was already out, he reluctantly got up to put on his clothes and shouted, "Wait."
He quickly put on his clothes and did not even have time to wash up. With a head full of fluffy hair, he opened the door groggily. He saw the Dongwa Village's Lao Han standing timidly at the door, smiling foolishly at him. Behind him was a young man.
"Uncle Lao Han, why are you here?" Having left Dongwa Village for almost two years, he felt a sense of familiarity when he saw someone familiar.
Lao Han was always so simple and honest. He put down the bag of things he was carrying on his shoulder and said with a chuckle, "I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you a little. I heard that you've become a high-ranking official. I was afraid that you wouldn't recognize me. "
"What are you talking about? How could that be!" Lu Yiwei hurriedly said, "Come in, it's cold outside."
Lao Han said to the young man behind him with his head lowered, "Call him Uncle Yiwei."
"Uncle Yiwei …" The young man lowered his head and picked at his nails. His voice was so soft that not even a fly could hear him.
It was the first time someone had called him uncle, so Lu Yiwei was not used to it. He quickly said, "Don't call me uncle. I call you uncle, and he calls me uncle. Isn't that messing up the seniority? Don't just stand there. Come in and talk."
Lao Han carried the things in, and the young man followed closely behind him. He was very timid.
"Yiwei, I brought you some of your favorite noodles. Your auntie made it early in the morning. It's not worth much, so don't treat me like an outsider."
"Ah! You didn't have to bring anything! "But when he heard the word" noodles, "Lu Yiwei's mouth immediately filled with saliva. He wanted to eat it immediately. In the five years he had been in Dongwa Village, dough was not very delicious, but Lu Yiwei loved it. He never got tired of it. After leaving for so long, he had been eating fish and meat all day. What he missed the most was this crude but delicious local specialty.
"You want to eat it?" Lao Han saw Lu Yiwei's greedy expression and happily opened the cotton bag. He took out a piece and handed it to him. "It's still warm at the bottom. Eat it quickly."
"Haha, then I won't stand on ceremony!" Lu Yiwei took the dough and wolfed it down without a care for his image.
"Slow down, there's more!" Lao Han looked at Lu Yiwei and could not help but laugh. He turned to the young man and said, "Go, get some water for your uncle."
The young man hesitated for a long time, but still could not take a step forward.
"You wastrel, you don't even have the guts!"
"I'll do it myself, you guys sit down." Lu Yiwei put down the dough and said, "I was too busy eating to get any water for you. Just wait!"
"Aiya, Yiwei, don't bother. How can villagers drink water? Don't dirty the cups and wash them. No need," Lao Han said politely.
Lu Yiwei did not listen to him. He made two cups of tea and brought them over. "When I was in Dongwa Village, I troubled you a lot. I often ate for free, but I didn't pay a cent for food. Haha, I'll get Hai Dong to pay you back some other day."
"What are you talking about?" Lao Han said with a face full of emotion. "Actually, we have long treated you as one of our own. Your sudden departure made us feel a little uncomfortable. The people in the village often sat together and talked about you the most. They all said that you were a high-ranking official, and we were really happy for you. Back then, I said that you looked like an official and that you were a blessed person. You were just passing through in Dongwa Village. Now, you're a county leader. I really want to go back to Beihe Town. "
Lu Yiwei smiled bitterly and said, "Thank you for thinking about me, my fellow villagers. I've been busy all this time and didn't have time to go back. When I have time, I'll definitely go back and stay there for a while."
"That's great, we've been waiting for you to come back." Lao Han was so excited that he was dancing with joy. Lu Yiwei was just being polite, but Lao Han took it seriously.
"I heard from Hai Dong that you're in charge of the village's orchard. How is it?"
"It's pretty good," Lao Han said. "This year, we planted another 30 mu of land. Now it adds up to more than 100 mu. The experts from the province have come a few times. If nothing goes wrong, we should be able to bear fruit this year. Now, the villagers don't have to go out to work anymore. They can easily earn money by sitting on the kang bed. It's all thanks to you. "
Lu Yiwei smiled faintly and said, "It's my duty to do something for the people."
They chatted for a long time. Lu Yiwei kept an eye on Lao Han's every move. There were a few times when he wanted to say something, but he swallowed it back. He decided to be straightforward and said, "Uncle Lao Han, did you need something from me?"
Lao Han had a pleading look on his face. He rubbed his thighs with both hands and said, "It's just a small matter …"
"Then say it. Why are you beating around the bush when you're with me? I'll definitely help if I can. If I can't, I'll think of a way to help," Lu Yiwei said straightforwardly.
Lao Han pulled the young man in front of him and said, "Yiwei, do you recognize him?"
Lu Yiwei looked at him carefully and felt that he looked familiar. He said, "This is …"
"My second son. You've met him before."
"Ah … so it's you, my second son. No wonder he looks so familiar. I haven't seen him for a few years, and he's grown so tall that I can't even recognize him. Didn't he join the army? "Lu Yiwei sighed.
Lao Han said, "He transferred last year and came back. This kid has become stupid from being in the army. He's an honest boy with no skills. He stayed at home for a year, and in the blink of an eye, he's at the age to get married. I'm worried for him. I've thought about it. Boss is a disappointing farmer, but we can't let this kid be a farmer anymore. "
Lu Yiwei seemed to understand what Lao Han was trying to say. He said, "What do you want him to do?"
Lao Han shook his head and said, "You saw it too. He doesn't even dare to speak to a stranger. What else can I expect from him? I'm thinking that you have a lot of connections in the county. Can you help him find a job? "
Lu Yiwei walked in front of the young man and said, "Raise your head."
The young man slowly raised his head and glanced at Lu Yiwei, then quickly lowered it again.
"What's your name?"
"Li Ermao."
"I'm asking for your name."
"That's my name," Lao Han explained. "I'm from the countryside. I'm uncultured and can't come up with a nice name."
Lu Yiwei looked at the young man's delicate features. If he dressed up well, he would be a decent young man. He asked, "What skills do you have?"
"I … I … I can cook."
"He was in the kitchen when he was in the army. He's a good-for-nothing," Lao Han added.
"Can you drive?"
"Yes."
"Do you have a driver's license?"
"Yes."
"That's good." Lu Yiwei returned to his seat and said, "Uncle Lao Han, I happen to be in need of a driver. Why don't you let him stay with me? What do you think?"
"Huh?" Lao Han did not expect Lu Yiwei to agree so readily. He was so excited that he was about to cry. "Yiwei, how can I thank you …"
"What are you talking about? Don't worry, leave the child with me. I promise I won't mistreat him." Lu Yiwei said, "Our temporary workers' salary is 300 yuan. I'll also pay him 300 yuan. If I raise the salary, the others will have a problem with it. But I'll subsidize him in other ways. You can rest assured about that. "
"Alright, alright. As long as he has a job, it's fine even if he doesn't make any money."
"Ermao, are you willing to work for him?" Lu Yiwei asked.
Li Ermao nodded.
"Alright, go back and get ready. Bring your clothes here. You can come to work tomorrow."
"Alright, I'll go back and get ready for the child."
Lu Yiwei took out 500 yuan from his pocket and handed it to Lao Han. "Use this money to buy some smart clothes for the child. Since he was a soldier, he should look like one." Then he said to Li Ermao, "Ermao, you're the child today. I don't want to talk too much. From tomorrow on, you'll be my driver. Don't be so timid. Cheer up and straighten your back. Do you understand?"
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