The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 116 Fair Treatment (Plus 540 Monthly Votes)_1

Chapter 116: Chapter 116 Fair Treatment (Plus 540 Monthly Votes)_1

He Tiantian knew that today, in front of Director Zheng, no matter what, she couldn’t allow Lin Xiaoru to get off easily! However, once she left the office, she couldn’t let Lin Xiaoru get away with everything so comfortably!

"I forgive you too, and I hope you will conduct yourself well from now on!" Niu Dajun, being a man, had anger in his heart, but it wasn’t appropriate to continue in front of so many people.

"Comrade Lin Xiaoru, what’s your view?" Director Zheng turned to Lin Xiaoru, finding He Tiantian’s request reasonable, he couldn’t obstruct it.

Although Lin Xiaoru’s expression appeared sincere, inwardly, he had already torn He Tiantian and Niu Dajun to shreds.

"I reflect on my conduct!" Lin Xiaoru gritted his teeth and said, full of resentful anger. The situation was against him, and he couldn’t afford to confront them head-on!

He Tiantian, Niu Dajun, Qi Xiaoyan, just you wait for me!

Today’s humiliation, if I don’t avenge it, my name isn’t Lin Xiaoru!

This outcome pleased everyone, what could be better!

Seeing that the two parties had reconciled, Director Zheng said, "If there’s been a misunderstanding and it’s been discussed, that’s fine. So, I declare that both of these whistleblowing letters are unfounded, Comrade He Tiantian, Comrade Niu Dajun, you’ve been wronged."

"I comply with the organization’s decision," stated Niu Dajun.

"I comply with the organization’s decision!" He Tiantian quickly followed suit.

Lin Xiaoru was cunning and also solemnly said, "I comply with the organization’s decision!"

"Very good, very good!" Director Zheng said with a smile, "Then today’s matter is successfully resolved······"

Everyone understood that Director Zheng wanted to smooth things over, but before he could finish his sentence, Old Man Qi stood up.

"Please, Director Zheng, Director Liu, I ask for justice on behalf of this old man," Old Man Qi stood up, interrupting Director Zheng’s words.

Director Zheng was taken aback, ah, it seems the inevitable has finally arrived! Who in Taoyuan County doesn’t know about the stubborn old man from Qijia Village!

Old Man Qi was older than anyone present and was a respected hero! Seeing Old Man Qi standing up, everyone else also stood up out of respect, not daring to remain seated.

"Hero Qi, you may speak while seated, we are all listening," Liu Dahai said politely, "Please go ahead, sir!"

Even though Old Man Qi had no official title, his former rank had been very high!

Old Man Qi did not sit down, but pointing to his chest, he said, "I have three bullet holes here from fighting the Japanese! I’ve personally taken down hundreds of those bastards, and this arm, I lost on the North Korean Battlefield. The establishment and stability of the new nation have benefitted from the contributions of Qi Xingwang. I don’t yearn for high office or wealth; after leaving my position to return to Qijia Village, all I wanted was to live out my days in peace, never once thinking to use my status to bully others. Yet, Zhou Sihai, this youngster, simply because I asked him a few questions, laid his hands on me, bullied an old disabled person like me······"

The more Old Man Qi spoke, the more aggrieved he felt in his heart, and if not for the crowd, he might have shed tears.

He wanted to hold back, but at this moment, he simply couldn’t! And so he shed those unbefitting tears.

In the face of the enemy, he’d rather bleed and sweat than shed tears!

But today, Old Man Qi shed bitter tears!

He wept for himself!

County Chief Liu and Niu Peng both bowed their heads, uncertain of what to say.

Zhou Sihai was his subordinate, and at this time, Director Zheng also felt uncomfortable, saying dryly, "Hero Qi, I truly apologize, it was my lapse in discipline that caused offense. I now solemnly apologize to you, and I hereby announce that Zhou Sihai is dismissed from his position for further investigation, to serve as a warning to others!"

Zhou Sihai turned ashen; a suspension would mean a chance for reinstatement after a while, but being dismissed and investigated meant he could never expect to regain his former glory."

"Director!" Zhou Sihai exclaimed in shock, hoping that Director Zheng could make an exception.

In front of Old Man Qi, Director Zheng would not joke with his career.

This Old Man Qi was not any ordinary elder; he was a renowned hero! If this side didn’t give him a proper explanation, Old Man Qi could send just one letter, and sooner rather than later, he’d face dismissal and investigation too!

"That’s enough, your matter will be handled after an investigation and gathering of evidence. You are now dismissed," Director Zheng said sternly, giving Zhou Sihai a glare—it was all because of this trouble-making good-for-nothing that he was in such a predicament.

Zhou Sihai, realizing Director Zheng was angry, didn’t dare speak further and sheepishly left.

Director Zheng tried to smile it off, "Hero Qi, as you can see······"

"I will follow the organization’s arrangements!" Old Man Qi said, "Now that everything has concluded, we won’t disturb you leaders any further."

Such a humiliating scene! Old Man Qi didn’t wish to stay there a moment longer!

"Uncle Qi, please have some food before you go," Liu Dahai tried to detain him, and regardless of whether Old Man Qi would stay, he had to say this.

"After eating, we’ll go to the hospital for a check-up," Director Zheng said, hoping Old Man Qi wouldn’t have any trouble, or he wouldn’t be able to shirk responsibility later on.

Old Man Qi waved his hand, "No need to eat, I’m not seriously injured, it’s just my dignity that’s been trampled."

Old Man Qi was very stubborn and left the room first.

County Chief Liu and Director Zheng didn’t dare chase after Old Man Qi; they could only hold Village Chief Qi back and said, "You’ve got the hero in your care now; you must take good care of him. We can’t let the hero bleed, sweat, and also shed tears!"

"Leaders, rest assured, he’s an elder in our village, and we’ll definitely take good care of him," Secretary Qi said, "Is there anything else you’d like to instruct? If not, I need to hurry and take Second Uncle Qi home!"

Liu Dahai nodded, "That’s all, that’s all, be careful on your way! Oh, and tomorrow is the time for the hero’s pension payment; I’ll take the initiative to have it disbursed early. Go collect it, and if you need anything, just let us know, and we’ll try to fulfil it."

"You’re well aware of my second uncle’s temperament; if he wanted more, he would have asked for it long ago. I’ll just accept what’s due to him!" Secretary Qi refused, knowing that County Chief Liu would fulfill his request, but it would tarnish Second Uncle Qi’s lifelong reputation.

"A hero’s noble character indeed!" Liu Dahai praised, genuinely admiring.

"Indeed, indeed!" Director Zheng agreed from behind.

Niu Peng accompanied Village Chief Qi to collect Old Man Qi’s pension.

Seeing that it was getting late, Old Man Qi took the young men from the village to Taoyuan Hotel for dinner, each with a large bowl of chicken soup noodles, complete with chunks of chicken.

He Tiantian stood there agape; she hadn’t realized Qijia Village harbored such a esteemed figure!

In her past life, there hadn’t been so much drama in Qijia Village, aside from her own tragic deception, things had been very calm.

In this life, once she started to assert herself, it stirred up so much activity!

The one-armed old man who always wore a smile, he wasn’t just a hero of the resistance against Japan, but a hero indeed!