Chapter 1282 - 1332: Trap
"Oh? Then when will he return?" Chu Xiaoyao stared at the village chief.
Chu Xiaoyao had been staying with the Li family for a while. At school, it was fine, but in Mile City, she was a prominent figure, attending major events frequently. Inevitably, she carried an air of authority. When she fixed her gaze on the village chief like this, it made him feel uneasy.
Not just Chu Xiaoyao, Zhou Xiaoyue had also come from a well-known family and naturally didn’t take the village chief seriously. She sneered coldly and said, "Village Chief, please bring out the account books. We’re only interested in the allocation of the money we donated. As for how other funds in your village are used, we don’t care in the slightest."
The village chief chuckled awkwardly and said, "But our accountant really isn’t here. You shouldn’t assume that I’m the village chief and therefore capable of handling everything. Even though the village is small, everyone has their own responsibilities. Accountants are in charge of finances, and as the village chief, I have no authority over the accounts."
Chu Xiaoyao promptly asked, "Then surely you can get in touch with the accountant and have him come here?"
Zhou Xiaoyue chimed in, "Exactly. If we donate money now, does it mean that without the accountant’s presence, the funds can’t be handed over?"
Their combined pressure rendered the village chief speechless. After a dry laugh, he said, "Unfortunately, the accountant went to the county, and he definitely won’t be back today. How about this: next time you plan to visit, call in advance, and I’ll ensure the accountant is here waiting for you. By then, the school should be almost renovated."
"Sorry, but unless we see exactly where our money is going this time, we won’t leave," Chu Xiaoyao stated firmly.
The village chief furrowed his brow and said, "Well... alright then. But you can’t wait here indefinitely, and it’s getting late. I’ll arrange accommodations for you, give you some food, and I’ll go contact the accountant right away to try to get him back sooner. That way, it won’t delay your matters."
Chu Xiaoyao and the others had been here for a while and hadn’t eaten yet. By now it was past noon, and they were indeed hungry, so they accepted the village chief’s offer and followed him to his home.