284: Jiang Fei: I am eliminating harm for the people

Cheng Pingwei scanned Jiang Fei's tricycle, confirming it was indeed as Kong Linlan had described, and asked, puzzled, "Ping An’s business is doing very well, so why are you trying to take over the military store's?"

He didn't think Jiang Fei would help Mo Yanan win over people's hearts and stir up conflict between the aristocratic families and the military.

After all, Jiang Fei's agreement to cooperate with him had already shown her neutral stance.

"It's merely giving someone a taste of their own medicine."

Jiang Fei told Cheng Pingwei about Kong Linlan raising prices specifically against Ping An.

"The residents can all testify to this matter for me."

Just now, Kong Linlan’s shouting had already attracted passersby.

Hearing Jiang Fei’s words, they all spoke up.

"Base Leader, I can testify that what Boss Jiang said is true. Yesterday, I went with her to the military store to buy things. A catty of old rice normally costs 4 Contribution Points, but she had to pay 12."

"I also went to the military store with Ping An’s cashier yesterday to buy pants. The clerk even specifically asked for the other party’s name when checking out, and after confirming it was someone from Ping An, they adjusted to a higher price."

"Kong Linlan used to sell inferior goods as quality ones, and she also hinted that we should give her gifts and forced bundled sales. It's not surprising that she's secretly raising prices now."

"What does the military store's lack of business have to do with Boss Jiang? It's clearly Kong Linlan's own doing."

The surrounding residents poured out their grievances to Cheng Pingwei, one after another, complaining.

If it were just a few people talking about Kong Linlan, one might suspect they were bribed by Jiang Fei.

But a whole group of people saying it… it’s clear how outrageous Kong Linlan’s actions were.

Cheng Pingwei’s face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

He hadn't expected that the person in charge he personally interviewed would engage in such outrageous acts in private.

Kong Linlan also hadn't anticipated that Jiang Fei would find so many residents to be witnesses, and she hurriedly argued, "Base Leader, things are not as they say! Jiang Fei made them slander me!"

Cheng Pingwei, however, raised his hand to signal her to shut up and called down the driver from the car.

"Take Kong Linlan away for investigation, and temporarily close all military stores."

"If the truth of the matter is as everyone has said, I will remove Kong Linlan from her position and expel her from the Base."

Kong Linlan was stunned.

She came to cause trouble for Jiang Fei, but how did she end up getting herself in trouble?!

Before she could react, Kong Linlan was taken away by the driver.

The residents openly rejoiced.

"We can finally get rid of this pest! I’m going to share the good news with all my family and friends!"

"I hope I can find a chance to beat Kong Linlan up before she's kicked out of the Base."

"Shhh—the Base Leader is still here. Fighting will result in punishment, hurry and leave."

Listening to the residents' conversations, Cheng Pingwei was basically able to confirm that everything they had just said was true.

He worked hard to maintain the military’s image, but Kong Linlan, on the other hand, was wildly tarnishing it behind his back.

He had been negligent.

Not only did he let the residents suffer grievances, but he also almost misunderstood Jiang Fei.

Fortunately, he didn't just believe Kong Linlan’s one-sided story.

Cheng Pingwei rubbed his temples, his head aching, and said to Jiang Fei, "Keep the Contribution Card that was exchanged for the willow catkins. Consider it compensation for the Contribution Points you and your employees were swindled out of."

Jiang Fei: "I have many Contribution Points. Can I exchange them for a spot at Yucai Academy?"

"There's a child at my Supermarket, Jiang Xiaoshi, who is nine years old this year. I want him to go to Yucai Academy to study."

Considering their status as business partners, Cheng Pingwei nodded and agreed, "I will make arrangements with Yucai Academy. They open at 9 AM tomorrow, so you can go for the interview then."

"Whether he can stay depends on the interview results. I am only giving you the qualification to enter."

"Later, I will send someone to Ping An to collect that Contribution Card."

Suddenly, Cheng Pingwei's voice paused, and he looked at Jiang Fei suspiciously: "You wouldn't have exposed Kong Linlan just for the Yucai Academy spot, would you?"

Jiang Fei said earnestly, "I am eliminating harm for the people."

Cheng Pingwei: "..."

I'll believe you when pigs fly.

But rooting out a pest like Kong Linlan was a good thing.

To prevent any more pests in the Base, Cheng Pingwei went to find people to thoroughly investigate all the military's persons in charge after parting ways with Jiang Fei.

Meanwhile, Jiang Fei rode her tricycle back to Fenglin Villa District.

Shao Ziyue had already arrived by car with two staff members.

The three of them stood at her doorstep.

On the ground beside them were cages containing ducks and geese, as well as boxes of gold.

The ducks and geese were all 5 months old; although young, they could already lay eggs.

Jiang Fei unlocked the villa gate with her key.

The cages and boxes were carried into the yard by the people Shao Ziyue brought, while Jiang Fei went to the guest room on the first floor to retrieve three 10-liter barrels of fountain water.

After the water barrels were loaded onto the car, Shao Ziyue and her people left.

Jiang Fei first collected several boxes of gold from the yard.

System: [Ding—Gold detected: 500,000 grams]

[Current unlock progress: 50%]

She wondered when the next area would be unlocked.

Carrying the poultry cages into the Supermarket, Jiang Fei put the ducks into the goose enclosure to raise them.

Ducks and geese both love water.

When they built the goose enclosure, she and her teammates specifically dug a small pond, precisely so that ducks and geese could be raised together in the future.

"Fourth, these three are new members. You must take good care of them."

Jiang Fei stroked Fourth's head, then fetched feed to feed the cattle, sheep, chickens, geese, and rabbits.

As for the names of the new members, Jiang Fei named them in order.

The mother goose was Sixth, the male duck was Seventh, and the female duck was Eighth.

All the poultry and livestock were in good condition, so Jiang Fei exited the Supermarket with peace of mind.

Suddenly, she met a pair of resentful eyes.

Big Yellow was lying on the windowsill, staring intently at her through the glass.

She almost forgot to feed Big Yellow.

Jiang Fei quickly entered the villa, took out a bag of meat paste, and poured it into Big Yellow's special bowl.

She also opened a can of goat milk for it.

Closing the room door, Jiang Fei drove her off-road vehicle to Ping An Small Mall.

She told Su Liuyuan and the others about Kong Linlan being investigated and about the interview at Yucai Academy tomorrow.

Jiang Zhengkang excitedly picked up Jiang Xiaoshi: "That's wonderful! Xiao Shi has a chance to study!"

Cao Xiuhong: "Perform well tomorrow and try to pass the interview."

"It doesn't matter if you don't pass. If it really doesn't work out, you can just do business with us."

Jiang Xiaoshi's gaze was firm: "I will definitely pass!"

"Xiao Shi will definitely be fine," Su Liuyuan rubbed Xiao Shi's face, then turned to ask Jiang Fei:

"Captain, should we still sell things at high prices to Kong Linlan's relatives and friends?"

"No need. Those documents can be thrown away."

Jiang Fei looked at Jiang Zhengkang: "Tomorrow morning at eight, I'll drive you and Xiao Shi to Yucai Academy."

Jiang Zhengkang nodded, making a mental note.

After setting the departure time, everyone returned to their positions to work, and Jiang Fei also stayed to help.

At 8:00 PM.

Upstairs, Jiang Zhengkang, Cao Xiuhong, Yao Jin, and Niu Er came down to the kitchen to wash vegetables and cook.

As Su Liuyuan and Han Yang prepared to close, they suddenly felt a cold wind blow in.