362. I really like _1

"Secretary Xiaozu, having you here to bear witness today is great. Just in case someone accuses our family of being heartless and taking advantage, having you to vouch for us will spare us from getting slandered and wronged for no good reason."

This was Song Tan's purpose all along.

"No problem."

Secretary Xiaozu held up his mobile phone and then pointed towards the courtyard entrance—

Outside the courtyard, a dozen or so villagers had quietly gathered at some point.

"I was picking cucumbers in the field earlier, and Old Master Li happened to be there too. When he heard your family was being bullied, he insisted on calling a crowd over."

"Oh dear!" She was somewhat embarrassed, "I'm sorry for bringing our family troubles out into the open."

As Qiaoqiao moved the stools, the group had already skillfully gathered under the shade of the wall.

As for the previous explosive news, Brother Xiaozhang had animatedly relayed it all.