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Ding Mei had good intentions, but her words were a slap in the face to Tian Zhibin. In fact, Wen Liang and Wen Huaiming had already understood the meaning of the couple's words today: Tian Peng had committed a crime, and Tian Zhibin was afraid of being implicated, so he wanted to test the waters and see how far the case would go. If it was just about the female teacher, everyone would be happy.
But Tian Zhibin was too concerned about his reputation and pretended to be nothing. He played the role of a passerby and inquired about the case purely out of gossip. Wen Huaiming was upright but not old-fashioned. Since you were playing dumb, there was no need for him to open the skylight, so he shut Tian Zhibin up with official language before he could even open his mouth.
With Tian Zhibin's scheming mind, he was still showing off in front of Wen Huaiming, which was really laughable. So when Ding Mei, the only honest man, heartlessly pointed out this, Wen Liang couldn't help laughing out loud.
Wen Huaiming coughed lightly and shook his head slightly at Wen Liang. He was afraid that Wen Liang would not know the seriousness of his words. It was okay to offend Tian Zhibin, but if the family became too awkward and the old man had a bad year, he would feel bad.
Wen Liang said calmly, "We are not familiar with the people in the Education Bureau. I'm sorry, auntie, I really can't help you with this matter!"
Ding Li had never seen Wen Liang dare to speak to his elders like this. She was the most aggressive of the four sisters and immediately got angry. She said, "Sister, what's wrong with your Wen Liang? He's just a little kid. Why does he interrupt when adults are talking?"
Sisters are closer than sons. Wen Liang used to be so cowardly that even Wen Huaiming disliked him. Only Ding Mei didn't care about that and loved him endlessly. Not to mention that he was completely changed. From his personality to his way of doing things, no one among his peers could find any faults. He was really Ding Mei's favorite. After hearing what Ding Li said, her face was long and she said, "Old Four, Wen Liang is right. We can't control your family's affairs. Let Zhibin think of other ways!"
Ding Li was completely dumbfounded. It was not like she had not scolded Wen Liang before. Ding Mei was just a smooth talker and had never given her face like this. Want another way? If there was another way, why would she rush to beg you today
The atmosphere in the room became awkward. Ding Li felt a little regretful, but she had been spoiled by her family since she was a child. She refused to admit her mistakes and said angrily, "Okay, no matter what, no one cares whether I live or die. Zhibin, let's go and not look at the face of the official's wife!"
After saying that, she stood up and was about to leave. Ding Lan and Ding Qiu quickly pulled her back, and each tried to persuade her to make peace. Wen Liang was so fed up watching Ding Li crying, making a scene, and threatening to commit suicide. He was about to go out for some fresh air, but when he looked up, he saw his grandfather, who was sitting on the other side of the fire, winking at him. His kind smile made him sit back down.
It is difficult for a judge to settle family disputes, because the difficulty lies in the entanglement. Wen Liang let out a light sigh, lowered his head, concentrated on warming himself by the fire, and said no more.
Ding Li didn't really want to leave, but seeing that Wen Liang had given in and being persuaded by her two sisters, she went along with it and sat back, turning away and not looking at Ding Mei.
"Big sister, you know Ding Li has a bad temper. Why are you angry with her?" Ding Qiu pulled Ding Li's arm, winked and said, "Quick, apologize to big sister. You are a mother, but you are still like a child!"
Ding Li has a daughter named Tian Dan, who is just two years old this year. She caught a cold these days and didn't bring her home. When Ding Qiu mentioned the child, tears fell like beads and she sobbed, "I am doing this for Dandan. If Zhibin gets into trouble, how will we live in the future..."
As soon as the crying sounded, Ding Mei's heart softened. From childhood to adulthood, this has almost become Ding Li's magic weapon, and it has not failed even now that she has become a mother.
"Why are you crying? Nothing has happened yet, has it?"
Ding Mei muttered to her, looked up at Wen Huaiming, opened her mouth but didn't know what to say. She was a simple person, but she had lived with Wen Huaiming in the municipal party committee compound for a long time. Even if she had never eaten pork, she had always seen pigs run. When she saw the posture of Ding Li and Tian Zhibin, she suddenly realized that the couple might not just ask Tian Peng to arrange a job for them. Maybe there was some shady money transaction behind it.
Ding Mei knew her husband's principles as an official. If Tian Zhibin was really implicated, given his character, he would never side with his relatives, and would not break the law to stand up for him.
So the words came to my lips and I couldn't say them no matter what!
Wen Huaiming gave her a reassuring look and said with a smile, "Okay, we are all family. I'll call and ask."
Ding Mei felt warm in her heart, and secretly decided to give one of the two pig's trotters that she had originally planned to stew for her son tonight to Old Wen.
Tian Zhibin was overjoyed and quickly poured wine for Wen Huaiming, saying, "Thank you, brother-in-law, thank you, brother-in-law!"
Ding Li also stopped crying, and Ding Lan smiled and said, "Okay, stop crying. Look, your brother-in-law has agreed!"
Wen Huaiming took out his cell phone, thought for a moment, waved to Wen Liang, and said, "Give me your cell phone!"
Wen Liang certainly knew what he was guarding against, so it was better to be careful, so he handed the phone to Qiao Zhuo, who was sitting closest. Qiao Zhuo took a look at the silver-gray Ericsson GH7, which exuded a sense of luxury from beginning to end. He was an honest man, so he blurted out: "Xiao Liang, your phone must cost several thousand yuan, right?"
several thousand
In an era when the average wage per capita was only three or four hundred yuan, what did a few thousand yuan mean? Everyone in the room was stunned. Although Ding Mei knew that Wen Liang had a mobile phone, she didn't expect it to be so expensive.
Ding Qiu and Ding Lan both came over to watch, and they kept on clicking their tongues. Ding Li was too embarrassed to go over and secretly glanced at them. In her heart, she was thinking that her eldest sister's family was indeed different now. Her brother-in-law became the secretary general, and their hard life immediately became better. It seemed that it was better to be an official.
Tian Zhibin felt jealous when he saw Wen Liang take out his cell phone. In the past, when everyone got together, they would all envy his clothes, watches, and shoes. It was obvious that no one knew the value of his product. He couldn't help showing off and said, "How many thousand? I saw this machine in a store not long ago. It's said to be a machine with new technology. It's much more expensive than a mobile phone. Including the card, it costs more than 10,000 yuan."
"What? Just a little thing like this, more than ten thousand?"
Ding Qiu just took the phone from Qiao Zhuo, her fingers trembled with fear, and the phone almost fell to the ground. Several people around her took a breath of cold air. Qiao Zhuo hurriedly snatched the phone from her hand and gave it to Wen Huaiming, blushing and saying, "This thing is hot!"
Wen Huaiming smiled and dialed Tao Li's number. Tian Zhibin quickly raised his index finger to silence everyone.
"Secretary Tao, I'm Wen Huaiming, and I wish you and your sister-in-law a happy new year. Yes, there is such a situation, and I want to know about it from you... Yes, yes, you talk, I'm listening..."
The call lasted for three or four minutes. Wen Huaiming's face was calm the whole time, and it was hard to tell whether the news was good or bad. Tian Zhibin's heart was almost beating out of his mouth. Only then did Wen Huaiming hang up the phone without saying anything for a while.
Ding Li stood beside Tian Zhibin without knowing when, looking at Wen Huaiming eagerly, and asked in a trembling voice: "Brother-in-law, how is it?"
Wen Huaiming pondered for a moment and said, "This is a bit tricky..."
Ding Li's body softened. If Ding Lan hadn't been quick, she would have sat on the ground. Tian Zhibin's face turned pale. Wen Huaiming comforted her, "Don't worry. According to Tao Li, the case is still under trial. Tian Peng will be investigated for his work style and misappropriation of financial subsidies. As for your transfer from the factory to No. 1 Middle School, no matter who pushed for it, as long as the normal procedures are followed, there shouldn't be any problems."
Tian Zhibin did not breathe a sigh of relief, but looked ashen, leaning back in his chair. Wen Liang sneered in his heart. If he had known that he and Tian Peng were colluding, he would have had to be involved in the embezzlement of public funds. Otherwise, as a small director of the General Affairs Department, he would not have been able to withstand his extravagant life in the past few years, no matter how much money he made.
Wen Huaiming was surprised and asked, "Zhibin, what's wrong? This is good news, you should be happy, right?"
It is true that Wen Huaiming is a gentleman, but he cannot be deceived. If he really pretends to be stupid, a small figure like Tian Zhibin will not be able to catch up with him even if he flatters him.
Ding Li stood there blankly, and suddenly slapped Tian Zhibin like crazy, saying, "It's all your fault. I told you not to be greedy for that little bit of money, but you just wouldn't listen. How can you have a good ending if you follow that damn wicked guy Tian Peng? If anything happens to you, how will Dandan and I live!"
The other people in the room then realized that Tian Zhibin was involved in Tian Peng's corruption case. Everyone felt confused and turned to look at Wen Huaiming, hoping that he would give them some advice.
When the speculation became reality, Wen Huaiming was in a dilemma. There were so many eyes staring at him in the dark, waiting for the opportunity for him to make a mistake. If he rashly interfered with the investigation in Yunshui County for Tian Zhibin, it would undoubtedly be loading a bullet into his opponent's already loaded gun. But if he ignored it, his relationship with the fourth brother's relatives would be over. How would Ding Mei cope with it? How would the two old people who had always been very kind to him spend their old age
Housework is difficult!
"Zhibin, Xiaoli, it's not that I don't want to help, it's mainly because this case involves Zuo Yuxi. Secretary Tao also said on the phone just now that how Tian Peng is ultimately convicted depends on Zuo Yuxi's opinion. If she is not satisfied, no one can escape."
Wen Huaiming was speaking from the heart. If Zuo Yuxi really wanted to use Tian Peng to establish his authority, it would be useless for him to speak. Of course, he automatically ignored Wen Liang. To be honest, he was confused about the relationship between Wen Liang and Director Zuo. However, no matter how confused he was, he would not use his son's connections to handle family affairs. Wouldn't that be nonsense
"Zhibin, you know Zuo Yuxi's background. My level is not worth mentioning to others. I have no say."
Thinking of the cold Zuo Yuxi, Tian Zhibin's last hope was shattered. Ding Li was still crying heartbreakingly. Wen Liang finally couldn't stand it anymore and stood up to go out for some fresh air. Suddenly, he heard a pleasant voice in the yard: "Is anyone there?"
Wen Liang's heart was shocked and he could hardly believe his ears. He took two quick steps and suddenly opened the door.
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