Qin Sanniang's words hit Director Zhang right in the heart. Director Zhang hurriedly agreed, saying, "Sigh, I also think this woman running the school is against the rules. I've told your village chief several times to stop it. Qingmiao City already has two academies, which is enough, but they simply won't listen!"
As Director Zhang spoke, he slammed the table, looking very angry.
Qin Sanniang forced a smile and said, "Second Uncle, don't be angry. This is all because Su Li stirred things up. The village chief got benefits from her, so naturally, he favors her. Sigh, to be honest, Zhuzi and I also oppose building the school in the village, but sadly, we have little influence, so our words don't count. If only my Zhuzi had an official position in the village, he could have stopped the school from opening, right, Zhuzi?"
As Qin Sanniang spoke, she gave Zhang Zhuzi a meaningful look.
Zhang Zhuzi, clever as ever, immediately said, "Yes, Second Uncle, I have been trying my best to stop the village from building the school! Unfortunately, no one listens to me. By the way, our village is about to elect a neighborhood chief. If I become the chief, the first thing I'll do after taking office is tear down that blasted Haizi School!"
Hearing this, Director Zhang's mind raced. He thought, "Right! Since he can't stop Su Li from inviting the teacher, if Zhang Zhuzi becomes the neighborhood chief and forbids the school, then the school won't open!"
Director Zhang immediately said, "Zhuzi, you must compete seriously for the neighborhood chief position!"
Zhang Zhuzi immediately looked troubled and said, "Second Uncle, I want to be the chief, but, but... sigh!"
"But what? If you have difficulties, tell Second Uncle. I'll see if I can smooth things over and get you the position!" Director Zhang grabbed Zhang Zhuzi's arm, desperate like he had found a lifeline. As long as he could stop Haizi School from opening and let Qingmiao Academy continue, he was willing to use any means.
Qin Sanniang saw how impatient Director Zhang was and felt secretly pleased, but her expression was troubled as she said, "Second Uncle, it's like this. The neighborhood chief should be chosen by several villages together, selecting a respected and virtuous person. But Su Li, relying on her money, manipulated things and grabbed the right to nominate the chief for herself. You don't know, Second Uncle, Su Li is like a tyrant in our village; the village chief listens to her for everything. This time, she's definitely going to make the chief one of her own family. Our Zhuzi, powerless and insignificant, has no chance of becoming chief!"
Director Zhang grabbed Zhang Zhuzi's arm and asked, "Zhuzi, if you really become the chief, will you truly forbid Haizi School from opening?"
Zhang Zhuzi nodded his head like a bobblehead, saying, "Absolutely true, without a doubt! I just can't stand Su Li's nasty attitude, flaunting her money like crazy. If she wants to open a school, I'll make sure it never opens!"
Director Zhang was overjoyed: "Zhuzi, go home and wait for news. Leave this matter to Second Uncle!"
"Thank you, Second Uncle! I toast to you! Once I become the chief, I'll listen to you in everything and immediately tear down that Haizi School!" Zhang Zhuzi immediately stood up and toasted.
Director Zhang laughed heartily, stroking his beard, and drank with Zhang Zhuzi.
Qin Sanniang accompanied them, occasionally saying something funny, making Director Zhang laugh heartily. While pouring wine, Qin Sanniang glanced back at Su Li's Serenity Vegetarian Bistro, spat, and thought to herself: "Su Li, you think ignoring me means my Zhuzi can't become the chief? Hmph, my Zhuzi will definitely become the chief here! Once he does, your lousy school won't open! No matter how rich you are, can you really fight the village officials? Just wait and see how we deal with you!"