Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 168: The Student Council’s Order

Because of this uproar, Lin E became thoroughly famous in Shanglin Village, and Lin Jianqiang and his wife didn’t dare to breathe loudly in front of her.

Lin Yi also obediently lowered his posture and behaved very well.

With Lin E holding the fort, the funeral went relatively smoothly.

In the evening, Lin Yi took his family and Lin E’s family back to Nanyu.

Everyone seemed a bit dispirited.

The four children noticed the strange atmosphere among the adults and didn’t dare to make a fuss. Even Xu Jian and Xu Kang, who hadn’t seen their parents for a long time, didn’t dare to be too unruly.

"Dad! I’m still finding it unbelievable that Second Uncle beat his own son to death? This..." Lin Ying sat down heavily on the bench, her eyes vacant.

Lin Yi tiredly rubbed his eyebrows, chuckled twice bitterly, "I’m just glad I don’t live in the village; otherwise, they’d be eyeing me. Just now, Jianqiang came to me, saying our house wouldn’t be rented and they’re moving back home."

Lin Ying was momentarily confused but soon understood, "Well, with Jianguo gone, and being Second Uncle’s only son plus Second Uncle being caught, it’s unrealistic for them not to go back."

"If they don’t rent, so be it. Our family isn’t lacking that bit anyway, and it’s just as well to sever ties with Second Uncle’s side." Lin Qin said expressionlessly.

Listening to her two nieces being so dismissive of Lin Zhi’s family, Lin E truly felt uncomfortable, but considering how she personally dealt with Li Lian’s madness, she could understand their stance.

After talking for a while, once the men were done showering, Lin Qin and the others also went to wash up and change clothes.

The next day, everyone went about their usual business.

Lin Qin had just returned to school for a few days when Zhao Qingyue came looking for her.

"My dear schoolmate, I mentioned before I needed to buy seafood and other ingredients from you, and now I’m here!"

Lin Qin glanced at the student council member beside Zhao Qingyue, flashed a warm yet polite trademark smile, "President, how much do you plan to buy? What’s it for?"

Zhao Qingyue didn’t hide anything and said directly, "Next week, our school has a networking event with other schools, coincidentally with provincial leaders visiting, and the responsibility of hosting falls entirely on our student council.

The canteen boss is well-informed, got a list of required ingredients sent early on, even with clear pricing. Take a look: river shrimp for two yuan fifty per pound, clams for two yuan sixty, carp for two yuan... Even the cheapest vegetables are four to five jiao per pound. Isn’t this taking advantage of us for never having bought groceries!"

Lin Qin, upon seeing it, was also shocked and jumpy, "Have you reflected the price issue to the canteen boss?"

A male student beside Zhao Qingyue frowned, "We did respond, but their attitude was arrogant, saying they’re helping with errands so charging some hard work fee is proper. If it weren’t for the lack of markets near our school, we wouldn’t be squeezed by them."

The teacher college is in the suburbs, which are full of schools, while outside there are just a few shops, far from residential areas. To find a market nearby is impossible.

Most students at the school don’t have bicycles, and getting out means taking a shuttle bus into the city with transfers, all costing money. Regular students wouldn’t spend freely wandering around, making it truly difficult for them to find markets and bring back enough ingredients.

Grumblingly, Zhao Qingyue said, "If they charged appropriately and provided decent produce, we wouldn’t be this troubled. Yet half a basket of their supplied produce is substandard. When we go to reason with them, they play dead and disappear, only to reappear after the event, leaving no proof and dodging responsibility. This isn’t a one-time or two-time issue; I’ve even informed the school leadership.

But that person has relations with some school leaders, and they only need to make a few moves, sweet talk a bit, and it’s settled, and we get criticized in return!

This time, I’ve decided not to use their stuff, let’s see how they take advantage of us!"

Lin Qin was somewhat surprised, "President, you don’t seem like a reckless person. Knowing the canteen boss has connections, taking quiet steps to find another supplier might not be risky, but if they retaliate, making you lose your president position, what will you do?"

"Let them dare!" Zhao Qingyue angrily clenched her fists.

Lin Qin helplessly shook her head, "President, calm down. This isn’t how it should be done. You can skip buying from the canteen boss, but it must leave no loopholes for criticism. For instance, approach a reasonable and supportive school leader to get a procurement approval file.

Once the top leaders approve, proceed with purchasing; even if the canteen boss finds out later and causes a stir, you can push the leader forward. Should the school insist on having the canteen boss help with purchasing, then pass this task to students with some background.

If the canteen boss continues providing substandard goods, those students won’t take it lying down. If it gets serious, it won’t affect you."

Being student council president naturally isn’t for the naive, Zhao Qingyue gave Lin Qin a deep, complex glance, "Losing you from our student council is our loss."

Lin Qin laughed heartily, "I’m just a little older, a bit more experienced; can’t dare to take such a position. Anyway, get the approval documents first, and then I’ll personally take you there. Choose whatever and how much you need."

After Zhao Qingyue and her team left, Lin Qin calmed down and continued studying.

A few days later, Zhao Qingyue had settled the matter.

Lin Qin also took them personally to the Wenjun Seafood Wholesale Store.

Coincidentally, Lin Yi was also there.

There were quite a few people picking up goods in the store, with prices clearly seen and heard by everyone, ruling out any price inflation possibilities.

This also reassured Zhao Qingyue.

After this visit, Zhao Qingyue and her team wouldn’t need Lin Qin to guide them next time.

Seeing everyone buying basketfuls of goods, they were amazed, "They’re here to restock inventory!"

Lin Qin laughed, "Otherwise, why is it called a seafood wholesale store? We don’t do retail business here; mainly selling seafood. Seniors, take a look at what you need; vegetables are still in the field, and my dad will pick whatever you choose now."

Everyone’s eyes lit up, immediately looked at the seafood and asked about the prices.

With Lin Qin attending to them throughout, things went especially smoothly, spending less than Zhao Qingyue expected by ten or so yuan.

Beyond the jubilation, Zhao Qingyue also cursed out the canteen boss again.

Upon returning together to the school, Lin Qin no longer worried about student council affairs.

Nonetheless, Ge Qiuyue came back and relayed more details from the student council.

"Ah Qin, you wouldn’t believe it, early today the canteen boss went to the student council to create a stir, saying stuff like the president reneged after ordering ingredients causing him to lose a fortune, demanding compensation.

The president, having never seen such shamelessness, was furious, though fortunately with the leadership’s approval document, the canteen boss was publicly embarrassed and stormed off, leaving behind threats everyone witnessed.

Do you think this will affect the president?" Ge Qiuyue looked worried.