While Feng Lin and Dong Huang ate with relish, the other children could only stare in envy, jealousy, and longing. They couldn’t help but recall Dong Huang’s birthday, feeling regretful.
Because of the actions of some children, they could no longer befriend Dong Huang. She only played with Feng Lin now and was always guarded around others.
Even those who hadn’t bullied her or Feng Lin were no longer trusted by her. This year, it seemed they wouldn’t be getting any candies or boiled eggs from Dong Huang’s mother.
The school day passed peacefully, and the children soon forgot their unhappiness as lessons began.
Meanwhile, Li Chenze was working in the farmland when he saw Han Yuheng. Placing his bucket of water down, he walked over to him and called, "Team leader, please wait a moment."
Hearing his voice, Han Yuheng stopped in his tracks and greeted him with a smile, "Brother Chenze."
In public, the Li family still addressed him as "Team Leader" to avoid rumors and preserve Han Yuheng’s authority.
"Team Leader, my family was delayed for a few days and just returned today. I wonder if we could ask for a few more days off," Li Chenze said.
Han Yuheng wasn’t surprised when he heard this. Everyone in the village knew the Li family had hosted a wedding banquet in the capital. He had already planned to extend their leave and, seeing Li Chenze inform him personally, he readily agreed.
"No problem. I can give your family another week off."
Relieved by this, Li Chenze smiled, "Thank you, Team Leader."
After the brief exchange, Li Chenze returned to work while Han Yuheng continued toward the production team’s office. As he neared the office, a robust man appeared, blocking his path. Recognizing the face, he knew it was that woman’s husband, Sun Dalang.
Standing in front of him, Sun Dalang said, "Team Leader Han, I have something to discuss with you."
Han Yuheng had already guessed why he was here. Knowing it was useless to feign ignorance, he nodded, "Let’s talk over there."
Surprised by his calm demeanor, Sun Dalang hesitated but followed him.
They walked to the back of the production team’s warehouse. Under a large tree, Han Yuheng said, "Now you can tell me what you want to discuss."
Looking at his calm expression, Sun Dalang was displeased but said, "Team Leader Han, I know you had an affair with my wife."
Han Yuheng clenched his fists tightly, already prepared for the worst. Since regaining control of his mind and actions, he no longer wished to avoid responsibility.
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