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I immediately called for President Li to stop and urged the villagers not to waste the fruit, as it was the result of their hard work over the entire year.
Yet, they still smashed the fruit to pieces, and in the end, not a single pound was sold.
Looking at the scattered fruit on the ground, I felt nothing but regret.
After President Li left, I couldn't bear to see it go to waste, so I called in the Fertilizer Factory to take away these rotten fruits for a penny a pound.
The villagers saw that they could still make money from the bad fruit and immediately treated me like a living Buddha.
They not only apologized and admitted their mistakes but also begged Village Head Zhang to take them in so they could move to Qingshui Village for a meal.
Now, Panhu Village had truly become a deserted town, with only Ding Youtian left as the sole commander.
That night, a sudden scream echoed through the quiet valley.
Before long, Ding Youtian came running into our village with a twisted expression on his face, muttering about "ghosts."
The people of Panhu Village immediately brought up Xiuying, and amidst their chatter, the story of the haunting grew more sinister.
As soon as Ding Youtian saw me, he knelt down and cried out, "Uncle, I know I was wrong. Please help me; I can't take it anymore!"
"What exactly happened? How can I help you if you don't tell me?"
Ding Youtian suddenly stood up and pulled Hua Xiaobei out of the crowd. "It's him! It's this beast who did it! He’s the one who killed them!"
Upon hearing this, Hua Xiaobei threw a punch at Ding Youtian. "If you dare to spout nonsense again, I'll kill you right now!"
Even though Ding Youtian's face was bloodied from the blow, he clung tightly to my leg and continued speaking:
"It was his idea to harm you, and it was he who pushed Xiuying into the lake. It was all him, all of it!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.
Hua Xiaobei unleashed all his strength and charged at Ding Youtian:
"You bastard! Back then, you were afraid of losing your position and told me to handle things cleanly, saying that only the dead wouldn't speak."
"Xiuying deserved what she got; she should have come after you. You exposed me, and I won't let you live now. I'm going to kill you right here!"
Both of them fought fiercely, blood quickly spilling as they completely disregarded their familial ties.
Ah!!
Suddenly, a scream pierced through the crowd.
Before I could turn around, I saw a figure in white tightly gripping Ding Youtian's neck.
It was Xiuying!
Ding Youtian was so frightened that he fainted on the spot, while Hua Xiaobei fled with the crowd.
Village Head Zhang immediately sent people to pursue them, but they searched the mountains all night without finding anyone.
It turned out that night Village Head Zhang was patrolling by the lake when he happened upon Ding Youtian and Hua Xiaobei's misdeeds. He rescued Xiuying right away and learned the whole story.
To ensure that the villains were thoroughly punished, Village Head Zhang secretly assisted Xiuying, even coming up with the idea of haunting to make them feel guilty and confess their wrongdoings.
In the end, Ding Youtian was sentenced, while Hua Xiaobei drowned after falling into the lake that night.
With both of them gone, the corruption in Panhu Village quieted down significantly.
As time passed, people gradually forgot about the incident, and both Panhu Village and Qingshui Village returned to their picturesque landscapes.
Xiaohong's popularity remained high, even attracting the attention of a television station for an interview.
When the reporter asked her why she was so famous, she pointed to me and Village Head Zhang.
"My dad taught me from a young age to be kind-hearted and to consider others' feelings. He always said that as long as you treat people sincerely, they will reciprocate. My dad, my mentor, and everyone in Qingshui Village embodies this principle."
"I am lucky to be popular, but I know this fame will eventually fade. However, I have a skill, and the people in my hometown can continue farming. The government is building roads and high-speed rail for us, providing so many guarantees. So even if I am not famous anymore, I won't be afraid."
On that day, Xiaohong spoke seriously about many things, and for the first time, I genuinely admired this girl.
After sending off the reporter, we were walking back to the village when Village Head Zhang, suddenly asked me if I was still worried about losing my barbershop.
I looked at the high-speed rail being constructed in the distance, touched the golden wheat swaying in the breeze, and smiled as I countered his question.
While propping up some fallen wheat stalks, Zhang said, "My barbershop is in the fields, on the high-speed rail, in countless Qingshui Villages. That's something no one can take away."
Indeed, being down-to-earth, sincere, simple, and holding onto ideals and kindness is something that cannot be stolen from anyone.
"The End."
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