Rebirth of Bayi Fishing and Hunting in the Northwest

Chapter 158: This revenge will not be avenged...

A few minutes later, the middle-aged man came out of the office with the certificate and said to Li Long with a smile:

"Comrade Xiao Li, this is a misunderstanding. I just spoke to Section Chief Li Xiangqian on the phone, and he confirmed your identity. You were indeed on a procurement mission. Fortunately, there was no loss. We all got to know each other after a fight."

Li Long untied the bag containing the radio, checked it carefully, and said to the middle-aged man:

"Well, it's indeed not damaged. If this were damaged, I wouldn't be able to pay for it."

After he said this, the middle-aged man felt a little embarrassed. After returning the certificate to Li Long, he turned to the young man and said:
"Xiao Deng, what are you still waiting for? Apologize to Xiao Li now! Don't be so reckless next time. Ask questions first!"

The young man's face flushed red. Just now he was thinking about how to punish Li Long, but now he didn't expect that the situation would be reversed and he had to apologize to Li Long!

Ever since he joined the Vote and Vote Office, he has never apologized to anyone. It is always others who beg him for help!

But looking at the leader's almost murderous gaze, Xiao Deng knew that he had no choice but to bow his head. He could only look at Li Long reluctantly and whispered "I'm sorry".

Li Long nodded and said:
"Okay, you guys are here for work too."

He also realized that this was the young man's limit. There was no need to push him to the limit, especially since he was not the culprit.

"Xiao Li, you are really conscious. No wonder Section Chief Li keeps praising you. By the way, this comrade is from your village, right? He reported you out of his awareness of protecting our society's public economic property. So, this is also a misunderstanding. You both know each other, so let's just let it go, how about it?"

"Okay." Li Long said with a smile, "I understand, Ermao, let's just let this matter go."

Li Long spoke to him with such a smile that Gu Ermao became frightened. But what could he say at this moment?

The middle-aged man said to Gu Ermao seriously:

"Comrade Ermao, Master Xiao Li is very generous, can you please say something?"

He didn't want to disappoint Gu Ermao, otherwise, if this matter got out, who would report him?

As for whether Li Long would really cause trouble for Gu Ermao afterwards, that was none of his business. As long as he could get things done well in this courtyard, that would be the end of it.

Gu Ermao didn't dare to look into Li Long's eyes and whispered:

"Thank you...Brother Long."

He unconsciously used Tao Daqiang's name for Li Long.

I dare not not bring it. The fact that the leaders of the voting office can speak to him in a friendly manner shows that Li Long is really amazing.

Why was I so blinded by greed that I reported him?

Now that’s great. I’ll have to live in fear from now on.

No, I have to go to my master this afternoon to ask if there is any way to solve this problem.

"Okay, Comrade Xiaolong, Section Chief Li Xiangqian said that after you finish your work here, go to the supply and marketing cooperative. He has something to tell you before you go into the mountains."

Li Long said:

"Then I will leave, leader."

"Okay, get busy. It's all for the revolutionary work. I admire your character of not complaining."

With the help of Xiao Hu, Li Long tied up the radio, said goodbye to the middle-aged man, left the yard, rode his bicycle to the supply and marketing cooperative.

"Okay, let's all go. Ask more questions when you investigate the situation next time, and don't cause unnecessary trouble. Although it's all for revolutionary work, it's not good to cause too much trouble like this."

He then said to Gu Ermao:

"Comrade Ermao, don't have any ideas. What you did was right, but Li Long was an isolated case. If you encounter such things in the future, I hope you can actively report them. This time, it was Xiao Deng who didn't handle the matter well, so it's not your fault."

Not only was Gu Ermao not moved by these words, he had dozens of MMPs he wanted to say in his heart. Damn it, when I reported it, you clearly told me that I didn't need to show my face, and I just needed to testify secretly. You didn't do your job well, and ended up exposing me. If Li Long causes trouble for me in the future, can I still ask you to solve it?
But he had nothing to say to his leader. He walked out of the courtyard in silence and went to think of a solution.

Li Long came to the supply and marketing cooperative and spoke to the guard. The guard recognized him and let him in.

Putting the bicycle in front of the door of the supply and marketing cooperative bungalow, Li Long locked the door and walked in.

Li Xiangqian was sitting at his desk, watching him come in with a smile, and said:

"Come on, Xiao Li, sit down. Tell me, what's going on?"

Li Long reluctantly recounted the situation. In fact, he was a little confused. He was concentrating on his own business. Who did he offend? Did Gu Ermao just want to see others live well?
"Is that so..." What Li Xiangqian heard from Li Long was similar to what he heard from the leader of the "Vote and Vote Office". Having seen countless people, Li Xiangqian quickly understood what was going on.

He asked Li Long:

"What are you going to do?"

"Let's deal with the matter in the mountains first, and then find a way to settle the score." Li Long answered very naturally, "This kind of thing cannot be tolerated. If you tolerate it, he will definitely become more and more demanding." There was something he didn't say, it was no problem to break his leg, even if the matter was talked about to the sky in the village, he was still in the right.

"Yes." Li Xiangqian supported Li Long's idea. "Then how do you think can make him suffer the most?"

"Of course, we must prevent him from becoming a driver apprentice." Li Long blurted out, "What he is most proud of now is his identity as a driver apprentice. I will find a way to expose his incident in the transportation company. I don't think many people would like a snitch, right?"

Li Long did not hide his secrets from Li Xiangqian, which made Li Xiangqian very satisfied. He did not persuade Li Long to be magnanimous or anything like that. Being magnanimous to such a person was no different from Mr. Dongguo being kind to the wolf. After hearing Li Long's thoughts, Li Xiangqian smiled and said:
"Why is it so complicated?"

He picked up the phone on the table, shook it a few times, and said to the switchboard:

"Get me a transport company."

After the call was connected, Li Xiangqian said in a loud voice:
"Old Hong? I'm Li Xiangqian!"

Li Long could hear the equally loud but somewhat impatient voice from the other side:

"Who can't tell you're Lao Li? Tell me, what's the matter?"

"Why? I can't call you if there's nothing wrong?" "If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you have to fart, fart quickly! I don't have time to chat with you. The transportation task this spring is very heavy!" The person on the other side should have a hot temper.

"Okay, let me tell you a story. There is an apprentice in your transportation company named Gu Ermao..."

"How the hell should I know? I have dozens of drivers under me, and so many apprentices... Gu Ermao? Are you talking about someone from the Red Flag Commune?"

"Yes, that's right." Li Xiangqian knew that Li Long was from the Red Flag Commune, so he nodded and said, "This coward is not good, you should fire him."

"Why? I can't just chase people away because of your bullshit, right? There has to be a reason, right?"

"He went to the investment office today to report one of my buyers for speculation. The problem is that this person is from the same hometown and village as him. They used to have a good relationship. Do you think we can keep such a person?"

"I see, he is indeed a bastard. I really don't dare to keep such a bad coward. What if one day he reports the incident of my driver to the authorities, then there will be trouble. Okay, okay, is there anything else?"

"Nothing."

"You're calling for such a trivial matter. Okay, hang up. Go have some free time to drink!"

After saying that, the other party hung up the phone first.

Li Xiangqian put down the phone and said to Li Long with a smile:

"Alright, that's it. You don't have to worry about this guy anymore. Just go to the mountains and do your job. Then, supervise those guys. That's the important thing!"

"Don't worry, Chief. I will keep a close eye on the porters after I enter the mountain. I will definitely not accept any that are not up to standard!"

"it is good."

Li Long came out from Li Xiangqian's place, still feeling emotional.

A matter that I needed to spend a lot of effort to plan and implement was easily solved by a phone call from Li Xiangqian. The other party did not ask for anything, but just asked me to complete the task of carrying the leader well.

It's really good to have power.

But Li Long was just thinking about it. He didn't have that ability and he knew he couldn't play in that circle. He decided to just live his own life.

Riding his bicycle into the mountains, Li Long decided to wait until the winter camp work was done, then he would go to the weaving company every day to monitor the quality.

Others have helped me a lot, I can't just pretend nothing happened, right?
Of course, Gu Ermao's problem could not be solved so easily. Not being able to be an apprentice only ruined his future, but he would still be active in the team, and who knows, he might cause trouble again one day!
When I return to the team... Humph!

Gu Ermao returned to the transport company in the afternoon. His master had not driven the car, so Gu Ermao had learned some rules and went to clean the car with a bucket, thinking about Li Long's possible revenge while cleaning the car.

He thought, at worst he would not return to the team. If he did not return to the team, what else could Li Long do? After some time passed, this matter might be settled.

As for his reputation in the team, ever since Tao Daqiang beat him up, Gu Ermao no longer cared about his reputation and completely let it go.

He actually knew that as long as he survived the apprenticeship stage and became a formal driver, his reputation would improve. At that time, everyone would only see that he had become someone who ate commercial grain and received a salary, and they would definitely envy him.

Although Wu Shufen no longer cares about me because of that "get lost" sentence, I think when I become a formal driver, there will be many girls who want to marry me!

Although Gu Ermao is a slippery and mixed person, he still has a deep understanding of today's society. After all, he has been with his master for a while and has seen and heard a lot.

While he was cleaning the car diligently, his master came over and asked with a sullen face:
"Ermao, I heard that you reported your fellow villagers?"

"Master, how did you know?" Gu Ermao was a little surprised. Did this spread so quickly? Was the master so well-informed?

"Just say it, right?"

"Yes. When I saw him buying and transporting so many things in large and small bags, I knew he was up to no good." Gu Ermao was still a little indignant when he spoke, "He bought so many noodles, radios and shoes, isn't it just to make money by reselling them second-hand... Isn't this just speculation and profiteering, digging into the corners of socialism!"

Gu Ermao naturally also had some complaints about the inaction of those people in the Vote and Vote Office, but he didn't dare to say it out loud. Those people were all cadres, and even if they couldn't deal with Li Long who had a backer, it would be easy for them to deal with him.

"Then get out!" His master said angrily after hearing his confession, "I heard that the person you reported was from your same village? You are amazing! Even rabbits don't eat grass near their nests, but you reported your own fellow villager. Who will dare to work with you in the future?"

"Go away? Where should I go?" Gu Ermao still didn't understand and was a little confused. "Master, can you let me hide for a while?"

Seeing Gu Ermao, who was usually quite smart but now acted foolishly, his master was so angry that he wanted to laugh:

"You're still hiding? The boss said that you don't need to be an apprentice anymore, you're fired! Get out means you leave here, you're not a member of the transportation company anymore! As for where to go, go wherever you want!"

After saying that, he waved his hand and turned away.

Although it was a bit regrettable, after all, Gu Ermao had been paying tribute on time and working efficiently. However, he didn't dare to keep such a person around him. What if he found evidence against him and sold him out and reported him? Wouldn't that be a big trouble?
Besides, it is very easy to find driver apprentices nowadays. There are a lot of people bringing gifts and trying to squeeze in to become an apprentice.

I remember that the second kid next door didn’t have a job. I mentioned it last time. Was that a hint?
Gu Ermao stood there blankly, not even noticing his towel falling to the ground - was he fired already?

Isn't it just reporting a person who engaged in speculation? How can it be so serious?
Soon, Gu Ermao realized the seriousness of the problem!
He can no longer be a city dweller, without commercial grain to eat, let alone become a driver!
In the end, all that was waiting for him was to return to the team.

Wouldn't people laugh at him to death then?
What would happen if the team knew that he was fired for reporting Li Long?
"No! I can't leave! I can't be fired!" Gu Ermao didn't accept this result. He immediately went to find his master, but his master ignored him. He went to find the leader of the transportation company, but the leader threw his things out and said something that made him feel ashamed:

"Who knows if you send me something, will you report me to the county for taking bribes? I dare not accept your gifts!"

By the time Gu Ermao returned to his relative's house in a daze, it was already dark.

"Ermao is back?" Gu Ermao's aunt asked him, "Did you go out on the road today? Did you enjoy your work?"

Gu Ermao grinned and said in a crying voice:
"Aunt, I was fired..."

"What?" Gu Ermao's aunt was shocked. "Don't talk nonsense. How could you be fired? What did you do? Don't be ridiculous. I spent a lot of money to get you this apprenticeship..."

Gu Ermao now understands how Li Long felt when he was fired.

But who can be blamed?
The next day, Gu Ermao returned to the team, and the news that he was fired by the transportation company spread. Everyone was guessing the reason for the dismissal, and no one was sure until someone called the team in the evening, and Xu Chengjun's wife Ma Hongmei spread the news.

It turned out that Gu Ermao reported Li Long, but he didn't expect that Li Long had a strong background, so Li Long was fine. Gu Ermao's leader thought that he had a bad character and fired him.

That night, Li Jianguo came back from measuring the feed land allocated by the team. After hearing what Lu's eldest sister-in-law said about this matter, he was so angry that he picked up a stick and went to Gu's house!
(End of this chapter)