After hearing what Yun Que'er said, Li Wenjie's face obviously darkened. He pondered for a while, then turned to Wang Shufen and said,
"It's our duty to take care of this kind of thing. What do you think?"
Wang Shufen nodded seriously. "If we can't even handle this properly, then this trip to the countryside would be a complete failure. If the higher - level leaders found out, they would surely think it's our dereliction of duty."
Li Wenjie gave a soft laugh and asked Yun Que'er,
"Little girl, are all your words true?"
Yun Que'er was about to nod, but was stopped by Yun Fujin beside her.
He smiled apologetically at Li Wenjie. "Sorry, my little sister is naive. It's just a small conflict, not as serious as she described. We can handle it ourselves. Don't bother yourself."
Saying that, Yun Fujin gave Yun Que'er a look.
He also realized that Wang Shufen and Li Wenjie in front of him were not ordinary people. Although their intervention might solve the Yun family's dilemma, Yun Fujin was more worried that things would get out of control.
If it became difficult to end the situation, it would be worse than the current state.
But Yun Que'er had made up her mind today. She must find someone to stand up for her. Moreover, if no one in an important position came forward to handle this matter, then it would be a waste for her to know about the village head's bribe - taking for the position.
Ignoring Yun Fujin's opposition, Yun Que'er quickly said,
"Uncle, I'm not being naive. Everything I said is true!"
Saying that, Yun Que'er raised her finger and put it beside her cheek, swearing solemnly,
"I can swear to the sky that I haven't told a single lie. The village head has really been making things difficult for us for a long time."
Yun Fujin closed his eyes. Why didn't this child listen to advice?
Li Wenjie sighed. "This is really our responsibility. We should have paid attention to this earlier. Young man, don't stop her from speaking. Although your sister is young, she is very brave. There aren't many people like her who don't yield to evil forces. Don't stifle her enthusiasm."
Since it was impossible to stop her and Yun Que'er had already said everything, Yun Fujin had no objection and just nodded.
"Yes, I've learned my lesson."
Li Wenjie turned and exchanged a look with Wang Shufen. "Our new policy is about to be implemented soon. This matter should be resolved as soon as possible. We'd better not wait until things get out of hand and then play catch - up."
Wang Shufen nodded and said to Yun Que'er,
"We have a meeting this afternoon, so we probably don't have time today. How about tomorrow? Tomorrow, I'll go to your village with Uncle Li in person and clarify this matter face - to - face. If the village head really did these things, we will report it truthfully."
Yun Que'er beamed and sweetly thanked Wang Shufen. Then she pretended to be innocent and asked,
"Sister Shufen, are you big shots?"
Li Wenjie laughed. "We're not big shots. We just happen to be in the right position."
Wang Shufen smiled and stroked Yun Que'er's head. "The uncle in front of you is in charge of agriculture in our province, and I'm his secretary. You're still young and don't understand these things. You'll understand when you grow up."
Yun Que'er actually understood these things. When she heard Wang Shufen and Li Wenjie's conversation today, she had already guessed their identities, so she wasn't very surprised.
But on the surface, she still nodded as if she knew nothing. Yun Fujin, on the other hand, was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth.
After the meal, the two groups said goodbye to each other.
As Yun Fujin led Yun Que'er on the way to the bus station, he still couldn't hide his surprise. "Oh my god, I never thought he was the leader in charge of land matters. I shouldn't have had lunch with him if I'd known earlier."
Yun Que'er, who was skipping along beside him, looked at Yun Fujin. "Big brother, what are you afraid of? Besides, we've already finished the meal. Are you going to take it back?"
"Who said that?" Yun Fujin poked Yun Que'er's little head affectionately. "You're so bold. You dared to talk without even knowing their identities. What if they didn't want to get involved and told the village head instead? Then our family would..."
"Big brother, do you think they're that kind of people?" Yun Que'er asked seriously. "Sister Shufen doesn't fear power. She can even act selflessly for justice. She won't tolerate this kind of thing."
"Look at you, talking like a learned person. Who did you learn from?" Yun Fujin patted Yun Que'er's head.
Well, since Yun Que'er had a big mouth and had said everything that should and shouldn't be said, they might as well just wait for Li Wenjie and Wang Shufen to handle this matter.
Yun Fujin took Yun Que'er to the bus station. While waiting for the bus, Yun Fujin suddenly had a flash of inspiration and guessed something.
Something wasn't right. Yun Que'er wasn't usually a glutton. Why did she insist on having the lion's head today?
Could it be that Yun Que'er did it on purpose?
He turned to look at Yun Que'er. Seeing her seriously licking the lollipop in her hand, he just felt that this was not the kind of scheme a child of her age should have.
Maybe I'm overthinking... Yun Fujin said to himself in his heart.
After Yun Que'er got home, she took a hasty sip of water and then rushed out of the house again.
She headed straight for the clinic and dragged Ji Chengxuan, who was taking a nap in the rocking chair, up.
"I have something to tell you. Come out with me!"
Ji Chengxuan was still half - asleep with his eyes barely open when Yun Que'er dragged him out of the clinic without saying a word.
They didn't stop until they reached the plot of land Yun Que'er had reclaimed on the back mountain. Only then did Ji Chengxuan finally pull his thoughts back from his dream.
He looked at Yun Que'er speechless. "You used to always say that I took you away without permission. Now you've learned it too?"
"This is a special situation. It's different from you!" Yun Que'er argued without any basis. "I'm telling you something serious. I met Sister Shufen, the one we saved before, in the town today. Guess what her real identity is?"
What a coincidence! She actually ran into Wang Shufen.
"What?"
Yun Que'er leaned close to Ji Chengxuan and whispered her identity to him.
"Moreover, I've heard her conversation with that uncle. The policy of dividing production to households is about to be implemented soon. I've also told them about what the village head did, both explicitly and implicitly. They said they'll come to the village to verify the situation tomorrow. We have to hurry up."
Ji Chengxuan raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect that Yun Que'er had really accomplished a big thing during her trip to the town.
"Are you going to be like an ancient hero, punishing the evil and promoting the good?" Ji Chengxuan asked with a smile.
Yun Que'er clenched her small fist. "This village head will be a disaster sooner or later even if he stays. It's better to really be a hero."