Chapter 436: Borrowing Money

Zhuang Qingning pursed her lips.

This Zhao Dacai, his speech was laced with official airs. For a moment, it was nearly impossible to identify whether his apology was merely a pretense or a genuine act of contrition.

However, it would not be seemly to rebuff his apology when he willingly offered it.

Moreover, Zhao Dacai did not seem like a foolish man and likely understood the circumstances leading to this point.

Some matters, when smoothed over on the surface to serve each party's agenda, did not need their details scrutinized.

A hint of amusement appeared on Zhuang Qingning's lips, "Village Chief Zhao is indeed a man of integrity. After all, the situation was beyond your forecast or control. The blame should not be placed on your shoulders."

"Village Chief Zhao, you needn't take this matter to heart."

"Manager Zhuang is magnanimous and honorable, truly admirable," Zhao Dacai said, "Additionally, there is another matter I'd like to request Manager Zhuang's assistance with."