Chapter 219

Chapter 219

"Director Wang, look at this! They're trying to kill me; you have to stand up for me." The old lady cried as she patted her thighs and hid behind Director Wang.

Director Wang was overwhelmed.

Lin's sister-in-law was notoriously difficult and unreasonable on Wutong Street.

She was someone who wouldn't tolerate any loss, yet this family had managed to offend her.

"Alright, Sister Lin, stop crying."

Then, she turned to the family: "Regardless of the reason, hitting someone is wrong. If there's a dispute, it can be resolved through discussion. What can violence solve? Now Sister Lin is accusing you of pushing and hitting her.

What do you plan to do?"

The young man was embarrassed; it was just a moment of impulsiveness.

The couple was also awkward, looking at the wailing Lin old lady. They exchanged glances: "Well... how about we forget about the thirty yuan?"

"Pah! You wish! That thirty yuan was rightfully mine; you need to compensate me again! Without twenty yuan, I won't let this go today." The old lady shouted at them.

Upon hearing that they still needed to pay, the couple was stunned. Wasn't this too much?

The man couldn't hold back anymore: "Auntie, we are family after all. Are you really going to treat us like this?"

"Who said we are family? Our relationship is distant. I only helped you out of kindness. Now that you're bullying me, what? Do you expect me to indulge you? No way, give me the money!"

The old lady was aggressive, not needing any help from the neighborhood committee.

This family had been scolded all morning and now felt overwhelmed.

But paying so much money was absolutely out of the question!

"No way, where would we get that much money?" the woman refused first.

"Zhao Xiaohong, don't try to fool me. If you don't pay, I'll accuse your son of assaulting an elder! Director Wang, you must be my witness," the old lady declared confidently. In the corner, Ning Meimei and her sister-in-law were already used to this.

Director Wang frowned; the old lady clearly wasn't hurt but was demanding a lot. It seemed she had taken their money without doing anything in return.

This situation...

Director Wang was at a loss.

She looked at Bai Xiuxiu: "Xiuxiu, what do you think should be done? My idea is to keep them from going to the police station."

Bai Xiuxiu considered this.

Both sides were stubborn; one side didn't want to pay more, while the other wanted more compensation.

"Director Wang, what are you waiting for? Don't tell me you don't want to handle this? This is your job!" Seeing no response, the old lady became impatient.

Bai Xiuxiu smiled at her: "Auntie, since she fell, why not go to the hospital? We can see how much treatment will cost and then decide on compensation based on the medical report."

"Xiuxiu?" Director Wang was surprised. What was she planning?

Before Director Wang could understand, both sides were unhappy.

"I'm not going. They have to pay me," the old lady insisted.

On the other side, Zhao Xiaohong, protecting her son, disagreed: "We won't go either. What about my son's reputation if this gets out?"

"That won't do. According to procedure, we need to check her injuries at the hospital before deciding on compensation. This is standard practice," Bai Xiuxiu stated firmly, making both sides even more reluctant.

"I'm not going!" the old lady exclaimed.

Zhao Xiaohong panicked: "Isn't it just about money? Ten yuan, that's the most I can offer. My son was wrong to push her, and I'm willing to pay ten yuan."

Hearing ten yuan, the old lady was tempted. Although less than twenty, going to the hospital meant getting nothing.

After all, she wasn't really injured.

"Ten yuan it is. You two stay out of our family business. Xiaohong, rest assured, Auntie will take care of your house issue with that thirty yuan. As for the buyer, I'll make sure they never get a good deal."

With money in hand, the old lady's attitude improved.

Director Wang recorded the incident and understood Bai Xiuxiu's approach.

She saw through both sides' reluctance to go to the hospital.

On their way back, Director Wang made a decision.

"Xiaobai, do you have confidence in becoming our deputy director? Don't underestimate this position; it's vacant, and everyone wants it."

Director Wang looked at Bai Xiuxiu, worried she might not take it seriously.

Bai Xiuxiu was delighted: "I have confidence. If you give me this opportunity and support me, I'll work hard to manage our street well with you."

"I need to write a report and submit it. But don't worry, I've documented everything you've done here. With my experience on Wutong Street, my words carry weight.

Given our street's reputation, this shouldn't be a problem.

However, don't mention it until it's confirmed.

You know how the others are."

Director Wang gave Bai Xiuxiu some words of caution. After all, Xiao Bai is still young and might blurt it out when she's happy.

This matter isn't settled yet; we don't want it to be ruined.

"Director, don't worry. I understand what you mean," Bai Xiuxiu said, feeling energized.

"That's good. Let's go back first. Write down your reasons for handling this matter the way you did," Director Wang said, even though she already understood but wanted to see Xiao Bai's perspective.

"Alright."

The two headed back to the community office.

On their way back, they ran into Zhou Jiaojiao again. But this time, Zhou Jiaojiao wasn't alone; Wang Qingqi was with her.

With them were an elderly couple who looked to be in their sixties.

When Zhou Jiaojiao saw Bai Xiuxiu, she wore a smug expression and muttered as she walked past, "Don't think you're anything special. A house and job in the county are easily within my reach if I want them.

You'll never be able to match me."

Bai Xiuxiu looked at her in surprise and asked seriously, "Has your Old Wang family prepared to repay our money? I won't extend the deadline."

"You! Don't be so cocky. Soon, my job will be better than yours," Zhou Jiaojiao said, wishing she could scratch Bai Xiuxiu's face.

"Xiao Bai, let's go," Director Wang said, completely dismissing Zhou Jiaojiao. What surprised her most was that the elderly couple from the Yao family was with Zhou Jiaojiao.

Could it be that Zhou Jiaojiao bought their house?