Chapter 670: Lifting a Stone Only to Drop It on One's Own Foot

Xi Lianghong saw Leader Qi out the door, saying, "I will communicate well with Wu An."

After watching Leader Qi leave, Xi Lianghong sighed.

How could he know why Wu An did that? It turns out the one to be dealt with is Elder Qi.

He thought for a moment, then called Wu An.

Wu An answered.

Upon learning that Leader Qi said Lai Erpi's food poisoning was due to a conflict with Elder Huang and others, he realized this matter could be considered to have reached a final result.

Leader Qi has already said that, which could be considered to have settled the matter.

This is merely a personal dispute between Elder Huang and Lai Erpi, having nothing to do with the fast-food restaurant or Wu An.

Likewise.

Knowing he was poisoned by Elder Huang and others, would Lai Erpi easily let it go?

Certainly not.

They must bear this karma themselves.

By this point, Elder Huang and others have essentially lifted a stone only to drop it on their own feet.

Leader Qi had Xi Lianghong find him to say that, which actually counts as an indirect concession.

Xi Lianghong said, "Actually handling it this way also counts as being pragmatic."

After going through all this trouble, it's merely letting Elder Huang and others get what they deserve.

This is also because Wu An got personally involved, enabling him to resolve the matter so quickly.

If someone else were to take his place.

Or if Mei Wen herself handled this matter, perhaps the final outcome would be good, but the process would certainly not be so smooth, let alone so swift.

Wu An chuckled and said, "Leader Xi, rest assured, I'm not the type to insist on being right at all costs."

"Then let's leave it at that."

"I'm actually quite pleased that things could be resolved this way."

Xi Lianghong said, "Rest assured, whoever made a mistake will certainly be punished; this matter will definitely give you an explanation."

Wu An nodded.

Wu An put down his phone, got up to go to the toilet, and glanced at his older brother and sister-in-law's room.

The light was still on.

He thought for a moment, then went over and knocked on the door.

Soon.

Wu Ping opened the door and asked, "A An, what's up?"

Wu An asked, "Big brother, I heard the school is having trouble—has it been resolved now?"

Wu Ping sighed: "No."

"I've gone to the higher-ups many times, even the town mayor."

"They keep passing the buck."

"Sigh... it's all about money."

Wu An nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."

"Tomorrow I'll go with you to the school."

Wu Ping blinked, then asked, "What are you going to do there?"

Wu An brushed his hair and said, "Your younger brother doesn't have much talent, but he does have some money on hand."

"I'm thinking of donating some money to the school."

"What do you think?"

Wu Ping widened his eyes: "A An, are you serious?"

Wu An yawned: "It's late at night, I'm not just idly messing with you for fun."

Wu Ping grinned: "Great, great, then I'll notify the principal right away."

Wu An said, "No rush."

"You can find the principal and have him make sure to invite Leader Qi to the school tomorrow."

"Have Leader Qi guide the school through its difficulties."

Wu Ping nodded: "Alright, that works—we did a good deed, and people should know about it."

Wu An chuckled.

Just as he turned to leave, Wu Ping picked up his phone and made a call.

Wu An returned to the room.

He lay down.

Today has been pretty busy, and last night he also tossed and turned, unable to sleep well.

Five matters have been satisfactorily resolved, his mind is empty, and just as he lay in bed playing for a while, drowsiness welled up.

He slept soundly, but this night is destined to be restless for some people.

Especially Elder Huang and the others.

Admit guilt.

Having come to this point, they can only obediently comply.

Lacing food with poison constitutes the crime of placing hazardous substances, which is actually quite serious.

Generally punishable by more than three years up to ten years' imprisonment; if no serious harm resulted and the victim forgave them, the sentencing could be altered, leading to a renewed penalty.

Leader Qi returned home, naturally unable to sleep peacefully, while his older female cousin in the house cried, raised a fuss, and even attempted suicide by hanging.

If that's the case, Old Huang might be going to jail.

Terms: Old Huang is a person's nickname. Also "his family" is not a name, so we list "Old Huang".

How can this be okay?

How are we supposed to get by at home?

Leader Qi was smoking and burst out cursing: "You still know about it!"

Term: Leader Qi – an official title with surname. Should be translated as "Leader Qi". Since it's a title, we translate the meaning as "Leader Qi". The glossary lacks a specific entry, so we note the raw term as "Leader Qi".

You have a good life, but you insist on ruining it like this.

He ended up like this, and it's his own fault.

I can't help.

The canteen of Zhendayuan...

Terms: Zhendayuan is given in the glossary as Zhendayuan. Also canteen/dining hall is a common noun, not a name, so we list Zhendayuan.

Old Huang doesn't know when he'll be released; transfer the canteen's business to the fast-food restaurant at the East Town Street Entrance.

Terms: Old Huang again, East Town Street Entrance (a place). Also list Old Huang.

Also "fast food restaurant" is a common noun, not a name.

This...

I'm not consulting you on this; you went ahead and handled it yourself.

Oh dear, good heavens.

Leader Qi picked up another cigarette and started smoking.

"……" No.

The next day.

Before Leader Qi could reach the office, the village primary school principal blocked him at the entrance.

Terms: Leader Qi, Office (as per glossary), Village Primary School Principal (a title). Also note that "village primary school" means a school in a village and "principal" is the head of the school; "gate/entrance" is a common noun.

Leader Qi frowned so hard he could crush a fly.

I've told you many times already; this matter isn't something I can decide alone—it needs to be discussed and decided at a meeting.

Leader, I'd like to ask you to go to the school and have a look.

Term: Leader (a form of address). This is a title; we list it as "Leader". The glossary lacks an entry, so we note the raw term as "Leader".

What's there to see?

Go check the actual situation; when you come back for the meeting, you can also talk it over thoroughly with the comrades.

This...

Leader, as long as you go with me, I promise not to bother you again.

This is what you said.

Leader Qi grabbed his briefcase and rushed after the principal to the village primary school.

Qi Leader, Principal, Village Primary School

"……" No.

Upon arriving at the school and seeing that a major cleanup was underway, Leader Qi frowned and said, "I'm just here to have a look; there's no need for such a big fuss."

Terms: School (as per glossary), Leader Qi again.

The principal shook his head and said, "Leader, I didn't arrange this."

Terms: Principal, Leader.

Leader Qi smiled and said, "I don't believe you."

Just as he was about to go inside, a car pulled up to the entrance, Leader Qi turned around and saw Wu An get out of the car.

Terms: brand (excluded per rules), gate/entrance (common noun), Wu An (as per glossary).

Leader, what a coincidence!

That's quite a coincidence. Leader Qi saw Wu An reach out, shook his hand, and asked, "What brings you to the school?"

Terms: Leader Qi, Wu An, School (as per glossary).

He was wondering what Wu An's purpose was in coming here—was it to see him?

Term: Wu An.

Wu An said, "Don't hide it from you, Leader—my older brother works as a teacher at this school."

Terms: Wu An, Leader, School, Teacher (title).

I often hear him say that the school is currently in difficulty—staff salaries can't be paid, and the classrooms used for teaching are old and in disrepair.

Terms: School, staff/faculty, salary, classroom (all common nouns, not names).

I just came to see if it's really that difficult.

Upon hearing this, Leader Qi also sensed the implication, his eyes lighting up: "Are you planning to make a contribution?"

Term: Leader Qi.

Wu An smiled and said, "Earlier, in front of you, Leader, we said we had the ability to contribute to our hometown, so naturally we can't just talk big without action."

Terms: Wu An, Leader.

Leader, seeing that you also worry about the school and have come here early in the morning, let's walk around together to check the situation.

Terms: Leader, School.

Leader Qi firmly grasped Wu An's hand and said with a smile, "Good, good, good—you're truly the pride that came out of our town, your awareness is different, Comrade Wu An. On behalf of the teachers and students' parents, I thank you."

Terms: Leader Qi, Wu An, town (common noun, not a specific place), Comrade (title), Teacher (title), students' parents (common phrase). Also note that "town" means a town, "comrade" is a term of address, "teacher" is a title, and "students' parents" refers to the parents of the students.

Wu An said, "Since you're thanking me so much, I can't just do nothing in return."

I'll donate ten thousand first.