Chapter 122 Must apologize
Ji Sisi said casually, "It doesn't mean anything."

Chen Chen looked away, his face showing a hint of guilt and unease.

When Ji Sisi arrived, Xiao Jingye had also arrived at the office.

When Xiao Jingye saw Ji Sisi appear, his expression turned serious, and he couldn't help but ask, "Uncle Wu, what's this?"

Uncle Wu?
The person Ping mentioned a few days ago has finally made a name for themselves, and it turns out it really is this person.

The director's nephew, a top student who graduated from Gansu Agricultural University, came to the Agricultural Materials Institute after graduation and was assigned to Chen Chen's team.

He is arrogant and rigid in his work. He expects everyone to cooperate with him whenever he has an idea. He often acts like a leader and takes trivial matters too seriously.

"Today, Chen Chen and I went to the test site and ran into Ji Sisi. She said there was a misunderstanding about what happened that day and she wanted to come to the institute in person to clear it up."

Director Wu glanced at Xiao Jingye.

Ji Sisi: "..."

Is Director Wu no longer even bothering to pretend?

Xiao Jingye adjusted his glasses, showing no sign of guilt. "There's nothing to explain. It's a fact that she insulted me, and Uncle Zhou can testify to that."

Uncle Zhou, who was at the very back of the crowd, hurriedly agreed.

"This, this... this woman did indeed have a conflict with Xiao."

"Then tell me what I said to you, and why I said it to you?"

Ji Sisi pressed on, asking Xiao Jingye, "If you're a busybody and forgetful, you can ask Uncle Zhou to tell you."

Xiao Jingye stared intently at Ji Sisi, then looked at Director Wu.

“Uncle Wu, I have nothing to say to this kind of person. If you don’t trust me, we can go to my uncle’s place and talk things out in person.”

Xiao Jingye never expected that Director Wu would be so biased towards this unofficial worker.

Why would he rather believe her than himself? He's the director's nephew, and a graduate of a top university.

Director Wu waved his hand in refusal, saying, "Your uncle is so busy, he doesn't need to worry about this. Besides, Sisi is someone I recruited, so if anything happens, it's my responsibility."

What would happen if you went to your uncle's place? Your uncle is a master at smoothing things over; he wouldn't be so stupid as to go and find help for someone else.

The desire to transfer Xiao Jingye has been brewing for more than just a day or two.

Ji Sisi happened to provide this opportunity.

Chen Chen stood silently beside Director Wu, his eyes fixed on Xiao Jingye.

The atmosphere became subtle, and anyone with eyes could see that the key person today was Xiao Jingye.

Ji Sisi was frustrated. If she was used to get rid of someone with connections, wouldn't that create a grudge between her and the director?
That old man Wu is really shrewd.

Ji Sisi coughed twice, pressing her fist to her lips. "Do I need to ask the question again?"

Xiao Jingye glanced at Ji Sisi and said, "No need. This is not a big deal. Calling you here would be a waste of our precious time."

"See? He was just as rude a few days ago, which is why I called him a 'four-eyed guy'."

Ji Sisi helplessly spread her hands, looking completely innocent.

After she finished speaking, she noticed that Chen Chen and Director Wu were also wearing glasses; she had scolded three people in one sentence.

Ji Sisi: Don't panic, it's not like these two masters tricked her.

"Director Yan and I have other matters to attend to. Let's get down to business. Four-Eyes, oh no, Comrade Xiao, is it you who said I belittled Director Wu and Professor Chen? Can you tell me how I belittled them?"

Xiao Jingye frowned, his anger so intense that he clenched his fist, the veins on the back of his hand bulging.

"It happened so long ago that I can't remember it anymore."

Ji Sisi looked at Uncle Zhou, "Uncle Zhou, you must remember, right?" Uncle Zhou was worried about getting into trouble, but when he met Xiao Jingye's gaze, he swallowed the words he wanted to say.

Everyone at the agricultural supplies depot knows Xiao's identity. If we offend him this time, then...

"Even I, a young person, can't remember, how could Uncle Zhou, who is so old, possibly remember?"

Xiao Jingye noticed Zhou Shu's hesitation and interrupted his thoughts.

“I remember that a few days ago, this woman didn’t say anything else, she just had a little argument with Xiao, and that’s all.”

Uncle Zhou was sweating profusely, his heart filled with immense torment.

He has always been a man of principle, and he simply cannot bring himself to wrongly accuse someone or join in smearing others.

Next, Uncle Zhou recounted everything that happened that day, and the truth naturally came to light.

As the last words fell, the room fell silent, until Director Wu's sigh broke the stillness.

"Jingye, why are you doing this? What did Sisi do to offend you? Just tell me. She's a colleague in the same office, and she's not a bad person."

Director Wu started playing the bad cop.

Ji Sisi pouted; she simply couldn't bear to look.

"I just don't like her. When the experiment went wrong, we were all trying to salvage the situation. Just because she came up with a flawed idea, does that mean all our hard work can be wiped out?"

When Xiao Jingye realized that his plan had been exposed, he did not show too much panic.

So what if he made a small mistake? His uncle is the director. Even if he doesn't give him face, he has to overlook the matter because of his uncle.

That's why he can so confidently distort the truth.

He's just a temporary worker; he can't compare to him.

"Director Wu, Professor Chen, it's not that I'm questioning your professional abilities, but I think it's really ill-considered of you to so readily believe what someone from the countryside says."

"Just because of her simple idea, my uncle had to apply to the Finance and Housing Bureau under so much pressure. I personally think it was unnecessary."

Now Ji Sisi understood why Old Man Wu had taken the person away.
"What do you mean it's unnecessary? Sisi isn't just spouting nonsense. I saw reports about this experiment years ago. Do you think Chen Chen and I are that confused?"

Director Wu was furious; he never imagined that Xiao Jingye had gone to such lengths.

Ji Sisi secretly fanned the flames from the side, "So all those things that slandered me were Comrade Xiao's true feelings..."

Director Yan also realized the seriousness of the matter, and he pulled Ji Sisi aside, telling her not to get involved.

"Director Wu, excuse me for interrupting. Now that the investigation is complete, can Sisi and I leave now? After all, what about County Chief Wei's side..."

Xiao Jingye's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Director Yan in disbelief.

County Chief Wei is waiting for Ji Sisi?!

"Before I leave, I have something to remind Director Wu: don't forget our agreement. If it's found out that I didn't do it, someone will have to apologize to me and be reassigned."

Ji Sisi deliberately raised her hand to glance at her watch, "Director Yan and I are running out of time, how about we apologize first?"

Xiao Jingye suddenly felt immense pressure.

How could this be? How could Ji Sisi know the county magistrate? If she is acquainted with the county magistrate or said something to him, her uncle and mother would skin her alive.

Xiao Jingye's fear came belatedly.

Director Wu was serious and unusually solemn.

"Xiao Jingye, you deliberately distorted the truth and sowed discord, almost causing significant losses to the institute. You are no longer suitable to remain in your current position. We will inform you of your specific destination before the end of today's workday."

"Finally, as your superior, I order you that you must now sincerely apologize to Ji Sisi!"


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