"Doesn't that effectively give him the power of a brigade leader?" Song Yichen muttered in a low voice, his words filled with envy. Lu Xiaoyue nodded in agreement, adding, "Regardless, as long as Educated Youth Shen can lead everyone to prosperity, there's nothing wrong with giving him this authority. It’s not like he’s actually being made the brigade leader."
"I’m just afraid some people won't see it that way." Li Jiaojiao swept her eyes over the surrounding villagers and lowered her voice. "There are plenty of demons and monsters in the Chaoyang Brigade."
"This isn't about whether people see it that way or not." Educated Youth Zheng Lei spoke with a hint of bitterness. "There are many people in this village who want to be cadres, and they are all very capable. As an outsider, for him to come in and take over like a cuckoo in a nest..."
Chapter 22