Tang Jianjun was just as uneducated as Chaoyang, so how could he argue against Jiang Xinyu? Besides, the other seven people were standing aside, acting indifferent, making him uncomfortable.

The other seven people even hoped Tang Jianjun would bear the responsibility alone. So they definitely wouldn’t speak for him.

Xiao Manshan liked hearing Jiang Xinyu’s praises. Although he felt uncomfortable about being criticized earlier, the compliments made him happy.

He really was someone easily swayed. Not particularly educated, he had just moved up step by step because his family had connections.

Moreover, he didn’t want his reputation to truly be tarnished.

"Tang Jianjun, your careless work has caused too much harm, so you’re fired."

"Director Xiao, my uncle is Tang Cheng."

This made Xiao Manshan even more displeased. He had accepted money from him, and now he was being threatened?

"It doesn’t matter who your uncle is. You made a big mistake at work, so you’re fired."

The three Li family members stood aside without saying a word, but they were very impressed by Jiang Xinyu. This kind of maneuvering, turning criticism into praise, managed to get Tang Jianjun removed. Impressive, truly impressive.

"Director Xiao, I paid money." Tang Jianjun said this and was really scared.

How could he say that? Now he was really in deep trouble.

"Paid money? What money did you pay?" Xiao Manshan raised his eyebrows.

In response, Tang Jianjun didn’t say another word. His face went pale with fear.

After spending so much money, now being fired—what would he do?

Even as foolish as he was, he realized he had just said the wrong thing.

"Pack your things and go home. We don’t need someone as brainless as you." This guy was really foolish. I had even thought of letting him return after some time, but now definitely not.

He absolutely mustn’t be allowed to return, or he’d drag us down with him.

"Thank you, Director, for your selflessness. Director Xiao truly has a discerning eye in purging this team of a bad element."

Xiao Manshan liked hearing that even more. His expression improved a lot.

"Li Family Village isn’t without responsibility in this matter either."

"Don’t worry, Director Xiao. When we buy watermelons, we’ll have Li Hongjun explain it clearly to everyone. We definitely won’t let this team, which is here to serve the people, take the blame."

"Alright, just this once, never again."

"Director Xiao, we promise."

Jiang Xinyu pulled Li Hongjun aside, "Make a promise to the director."

Red Army earnestly looked at Xiao Manshan, "Director Xiao, I won’t be so impulsive in the future. I also promise to explain this at the train station and wherever I can."

"Alright then, you’re still young and prone to impulse, so I’ll give you this chance."

"Thank you, Director Xiao, you’re truly a leader serving the people."

With that, the matter was considered resolved. The five people from Li Family Village bade farewell to Xiao Manshan and left.

On the street, Li Yungui finally smiled.

"Teacher Jiang, you’re amazing."

Jiang Xinyu shook her head, "This time we offended someone; it might be tough to handle things next time."

After calming down from her excitement, Jiang Xinyu turned the conversation around.

One can’t let momentary anger cause a loss for everyone.

"Don’t worry, in a few days Old Yang and I will bring him some big roosters and a basket of eggs, and this will all be settled," Wei Kaiyun hurried to comfort his wife, worried she might get upset.

"Yes, Xiao Wei is right. By then, the village will provide these things."

Jiang Xinyu laughed and shook her head. It’s not that simple; Xiao Manshan is petty and holds grudges, so this matter won’t be easy to resolve.

"Really, Old Yang has connections with him; rest assured, it won’t affect future matters."

"Sigh, I was too impulsive." Jiang Xinyu sighed.

"Teacher Jiang, no, you’re really impressive. I’m so in awe of you. Teacher Jiang, please teach me." Red Army cozied up to Jiang Xinyu, ingratiating himself.

"Red Army, as long as you study hard, and get some experience outside in the future, that’ll be enough. There’s nothing really to teach."

The Li Family Brothers were also particularly impressed by Jiang Xinyu, who had just turned things around completely. Not only did Red Army not get into trouble, but the Tang kid was also punished.

It was really satisfying. It should be like this, letting those with bad intentions get what they deserve.

"Are we going to the hospital?" Red Army asked Wei Kaiyun.

"Yes, we’re definitely going," Li Yungui immediately responded.

"Village Chief Li, we already went to the hospital yesterday. You go ahead; we need to prepare some things. We’ve been running low at home, and it’s not easy to come to the city."

"Alright, you two go get busy. We’ll come find you."

The five of them then parted ways. Wei Kaiyun and his wife headed straight to the mall.

At home, they really needed to stock up on candles and matches. Besides, they were running low on rice. "Old Wei, do you think we could grow some rice ourselves?

There’s river water in the village; we could open up paddy fields nearby. That way, rice wouldn’t be a problem."

"We can try next year, asking friends in the South to send over some rice seeds."

"I know the general process; first, we need to make paddy fields. Rice needs to be grown with sufficient water, and the seeds must be germinated in advance, then transplanted."

"We’ll have our friends in the South write to us and tell us clearly. We’ll try it next year."

Wei Kaiyun fully supported his wife’s ideas and requests.

The couple reached the mall and began their big shopping trip.

The three Li family members went to the hospital. "My second aunt shouldn’t be here yet, right?"

"Shouldn’t be, but if they caught the first bus, they’d be here soon."

Neither Li Yungui nor his brother went into the ward, after all, they were brothers-in-law, and it wouldn’t be appropriate for them to enter when the sister-in-law gave birth.

But Red Army had no such concerns. Going in, he saw many people, and Li Yunqiao asked him to greet everyone, which he did obediently.

"Aunt Lu, are you okay now?"

"I’m fine, going home tomorrow. Red Army, are you okay?"

"No problem, Teacher Jiang is amazing. She got Tang Jianjun fired with her words, and I didn’t get into any trouble."

Red Army started to vividly imitate Jiang Xinyu’s words.

Li Yunqiao listened, feeling quite shocked. He thought he would have to intervene himself, but unexpectedly, Xiao Jiang’s words settled it.

"Wow, Xinyu is amazing." Lu Fengzhen exclaimed in delight.

Li Yunqiao said that his two brothers were still outside.

The three of them went directly into the yard. Li Yunqiao heard from his two brothers the same story as from Red Army.

"Xiao Wei said Old Yang has connections with Xiao Manshan and will deliver some gifts in a few days."

"Yes, let’s listen to the couple."