Chapter 320 The matter is resolved
His expression was serious and determined, and his eyes fell on Zhao Shuzhuo.
Secretary Dong slowly said:
"Shuzhuo, this is a formality. Zhao Xiande is really not worthy of being the village chief. He must be removed from his position."
"If he owes someone something, he should pay it back if he can, and if he can't pay it back, he should pay it back in cash."
"From now on, he will go to work in the production team like everyone else. If he refuses to accept the situation and continues to do evil, you can deal with him according to the law and don't ask me again."
"We must make him understand that if he does something wrong, he must bear the consequences and we cannot let him do whatever he wants."
We must maintain fairness and justice in the village so that everyone can live and work in peace."
After Secretary Dong finished speaking, he solemnly handed the documents to Zhao Shuzhuo. Then, he slowly turned around and sat down on the chair.
Not long after sitting down, Secretary Dong suddenly seemed to remember something important. He raised his head, glanced at Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo in turn, and said:
"By the way, what is the matter about his wife that you mentioned just now? Tell me in detail."
Zhao Shuzhuo heard Secretary Dong's question, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly said:
"Secretary Dong, his wife is Shen Chunhua, and she is not from our Jianye Village. Back then, Shen Chunhua came here to escape famine."
"At that time, she was alone and helpless, wandering all the way, and looked very pitiful."
"Zhao Xiande, seeing that Shen Chunhua was pretty, had evil thoughts in his mind."
"He brought some food from his home to Shen Chunhua, who was in a difficult situation at the time."
"When I saw someone helping me, I thought he was a good person and thanked him profusely. But who could have thought."
"Zhao Xiande actually used this as an excuse to ask Shen Chunhua to marry him to repay his so-called kindness."
"Shen Chunhua did eat what he gave her. She couldn't deny it under the circumstances and had no choice but to marry him."
"However, after Zhao Xiande got married, he was not nice to Shen Chunhua. He was a heavy drinker and would bully Shen Chunhua every time he was drunk."
"Shen Chunhua's life was extremely miserable. She often cried alone, but had no one to tell her grievances to."
"She has no relatives or friends in this village, so she can only silently endure Zhao Xiande's bullying."
"Sometimes, Shen Chunhua still has some scars on her body from being beaten by Zhao Xiande, which makes people feel very distressed."
"She lives in fear and pain every day, not knowing when this will end."
Secretary Dong nodded slightly, staring at Zhao Shuzhuo closely, and slowly said:
"Then why didn't Shen Chunhua divorce him? Logically speaking, since she was living such a miserable life, divorce should be an option for her."
Zhao Shuzhuo showed a helpless expression on his face. He sighed and said:
"Secretary Dong, there are several reasons for this. On the one hand, Shen Chunhua is a man who values friendship and loyalty."
"She always felt that it was Zhao Xiande who saved her. If it weren't for Zhao Xiande, she would have starved to death long ago."
"In her mind, this life-saving grace makes it difficult for her to make the decision to divorce easily."
"On the other hand, divorce is not that easy here. Divorce requires the signatures of the village head and the commune."
"And why would Zhao Xiande sign a divorce agreement for himself? And because of you, the leaders of the commune didn't dare to sign a divorce agreement for her easily."
"They were worried that if they didn't handle it properly, it would cause unnecessary trouble. So Shen Chunhua has been trapped in this painful marriage, unable to escape."
After listening to Zhao Shuzhuo's words, Secretary Dong nodded again, his expression becoming more solemn. He pondered for a moment, then said:
"I understand. Shuzhuo, the first thing you have to do when you return is to remove Zhao Xiande from his position as village chief."
"Then, go find Shen Chunhua and tell her that if she wants a divorce, she can just go to the commune to get one."
“You come and sign for her, and… and apologize to her on my behalf. No, not only apologize to her, but also apologize to the villagers on my behalf.”
"It was my negligence that caused them to be oppressed by Zhao Xiande for such a long time. As a leader, I did not discover the problem in time and did not fulfill my due responsibilities."
"I should reflect on my work and never let something like this happen again."
"I want to get to know the villagers better, care about their lives, and create a fair, just and harmonious living environment for them."
Zhao Shuzhuo nodded solemnly and said firmly:
"Secretary Dong, you don't have to blame yourself. You were also deceived by Zhao Xiande. Don't worry."
"I will definitely handle this matter properly, and I will make sure to arrange it clearly and explain it to everyone."
"I will let the villagers know the whole story and let everyone know that you care about them and seek justice for them."
Secretary Dong nodded slightly, a satisfied look on his face. Then he asked the two of them:
"Anything else? If not, come to the study and play chess with me. We'll have lunch here at noon."
Zhao Shuzhuo and Wang Jianguo stood up quickly. Zhao Shuzhuo said:
"Secretary Dong, there's nothing else. I'm really sorry, but we can't stay here for long."
"We both want to go to the glass factory and get things done. After all, time is tight."
"We also want to get everything done as soon as possible and then return to the Great Northern Wilderness."
"There is still a lot of work waiting for us there, and we can't delay here for too long."
"Also, we want to bring back the good news as soon as possible so that everyone can feel at ease."
Secretary Dong nodded and replied:
"In that case, I won't keep you here. When your supply and marketing cooperative becomes stable, you two must remember to report to me on your work."
“Your work is very important and affects the lives of many people. I am also concerned about your progress and hope to hear good news from you.”
Zhao Shuzhuo smiled and said:
"That's for sure, Secretary Dong. We will definitely come to see you again."
"You worry so much about us, and we all remember it in our hearts. You should also take care of your health. Only when you are in good health can you lead us better and work for the welfare of everyone."
Secretary Dong smiled and nodded. Zhao Shuzhuo and Wang Jianguo looked at each other, then bowed slightly to Secretary Dong and turned to leave Secretary Dong's house.
Their steps are firm and powerful, and their hearts are full of expectations and confidence for the future.
Walking out of Secretary Dong’s house, they took a deep breath, felt the fresh air, and felt full of energy.
They quickened their pace and headed towards the glass factory, ready to meet new challenges.