With the tacit approval of the clan leader, Huang Zhiqiang and some young men from the clan stepped forward one after another!
There's something wrong with the atmosphere.
My aunt is a little uneasy. She has lived in the town for a long time. She knows very well who Huang Zhiqiang is!
The eldest brother and sister-in-law were a little nervous and pulled Xiao Man closer.
Even Sophie subconsciously stood behind Zhao Dong.
Zhao Dong's expression did not change.
Mother Zhao was also as steady as a rock. She picked up the teacup and took a sip.
The atmosphere is a little calmer.
Zhao Dong ignored everyone's gaze and said directly: "It's like this. Now I, Zhao Dong, can be considered a small success, but as a human being, I can't forget my roots!"
"Although I haven't lived in the town for a long time, my father walked out of the town."
"Including my aunt, I have been grateful for the care of you and my fellow villagers over the years!"
"I still have deep feelings for our town!"
"So this time when I come back, I'm going to invest two million to build a road in the town!"
As soon as the words fell, the crowd roared.
Some people who knew about it looked at each other in confusion, and some who didn't know about it started talking among themselves.
Building bridges and paving roads is a good thing that honors our ancestors and benefits the public!
Gradually, someone in the crowd took the lead in applauding, and soon the applause became one.
I don’t know who was the first to shout, “Brother Dong, you have the ability!”
"Dongzi, well done, you didn't forget about us folks even after you became successful!"
In the blink of an eye, the atmosphere turned upside down, rapidly increasing Zhao Dong's popularity and dissipating the previous pressure!
When Zhao Li saw this, she hid in the crowd and cursed, "Just for fame and reputation!"
Huang Zhiqiang didn't know what kind of medicine Zhao Dong was selling in his gourd, so he didn't dare to force himself, so he quietly winked at the boys behind him.
The younger brothers hid in the crowd and slowly retreated!
The next moment, the patriarch was the first to express his stance, and said with a warm attitude: "Xiaodong, this is a good thing!"
"On behalf of the folks in this town, thank you!"
Zhao Dong said a few polite words, then changed the topic and said: "So, you have no objection?"
The patriarch smiled and said, "What can I say?"
"I do hope that if more young people come out of our town and become prosperous outside in the future, they can be like you and come back to accumulate merit for our Zhao family!"
Zhao Dong said calmly, "Okay, then I will transfer this amount to the economic cooperative in our town in the form of a donation, and it will be used as a special fund in the future, no problem?"
The patriarch nodded frequently, "No problem, of course no problem, this is a good thing, of course I support it!"
Zhao Dong smiled and said, "In that case, clan leader, please call the accountant of our cooperative. I want to check the accounts with him."
Hearing this, Zhao Li was the first to change her expression and quickly glanced at Huang Zhiqiang.
Huang Zhiqiang clenched his fists and gritted his teeth with hatred to the extreme!
The patriarch didn't notice anything strange, but was stunned for a moment, "Accounts? What accounts?"
Zhao Dong explained, "With this kind of free donation, as a donor, of course I have to check the economic situation of our family to confirm whether the economy is good."
"Otherwise, how can I confirm that the money will be earmarked and not used for other purposes?"
The patriarch's face was slightly unhappy, and his smile gradually faded, but he didn't show it too obviously. "Why, Xiaodong, you can't trust me?"
Zhao Dong said sternly: "Clan leader, this is not a question of whether you believe it or not. I think we should follow normal rules!"
"This is a good thing, but we must not cause any misunderstandings, what do you think?"
Zhao Dong's request was reasonable and reasonable, and the clan leader didn't say anything.
Over the years, he has been in charge of the clan's accounts, mostly public funds allocated by the clan, including the year-end income of several clan properties!
He has a clear conscience and is naturally not afraid of Zhao Dong's verification.
Just when he was about to agree, Zhao Li suddenly opened her mouth, "Why?"
"Donate, just donate. Why are you checking the accounts? What's the matter, you still can't trust my dad?"
The patriarch looked unhappy, "Xiao Li, don't behave unruly. Why are you interrupting when the elders are talking?"
Zhao Li couldn't help but stepped forward, "Dad, it's not that I have no rules, it's because he doesn't do things like this!"
"Over the years, our family has been managing the clan's accounts. When has there been any mistake?"
"It's a thankless job in the first place, so why should he check the accounts just because he says they should?"
"You can't trust us, so what?"
Zhao Dong smiled and said, "Zhao Li, are you afraid that I will check the accounts?"
Zhao Li evaded her words, "Just kidding, what do I have to be afraid of?"
Zhao Dong shrugged, "Since there is no problem, then take it out and see what's wrong?"
Zhao Li was still quibbling, "Why do you just take a look at it? My father is the leader of the clan. When will it be your turn to give orders in the clan?"
Zhao Dong's smile faded and his brows gradually furrowed, "I donated so much money, but I can't even look at the clan's accounts?"
Zhao Li spat, "If you can't believe it, then don't donate. It seems like no one cares!"
Zhao Dong turned his head, half-smiling but not smiling, "Clan Chief, is there any problem with the clan's accounts?"
"If that's really the case, then I won't watch it."
After saying this, there was discussion in the courtyard.
When it comes to money issues, everyone is inherently sensitive.
What's more, it's everyone's money!
Now that Zhao Dong wants to donate money to the clan, he doesn't even let him see the accounts. Is there really something wrong?
Without giving the clan leader a chance to speak, Zhao Li jumped in and said, "Nonsense, what could be wrong with the clan's accounts!"
"The clan's accounts must be disclosed at the clan meeting at the end of every year. If you don't believe me, you can ask the big guys, have there been any mistakes?"
At Huang Zhiqiang's signal, some people agreed, "Lili is right, the patriarch is in charge of the accounts, and we are all convinced!"
"That's right, nothing has happened in these years!"
"Yes, we believe in the patriarch!"
Huang Zhiqiang stepped forward and motioned for everyone to be quiet.
He still had some prestige in the clan, and the crowd soon became quiet.
Huang Zhiqiang said, "Dongzi, today is the Zhao family's clan meeting. Logically speaking, I shouldn't be the one to speak."
"But the patriarch is my father-in-law. Tell me about you. Just donate money. Why do you do so many tricks?"
"I'm definitely not afraid of you checking the accounts, but...who do you look down on?"
The clan leader was relieved on his face, but he began to have doubts in his heart.
He knows his daughter very well, and if it has nothing to do with him, he will never be so pushy!
Seeing Huang Zhiqiang come out to help, I felt even more fishy about this matter!
For example, right now, although things are troublesome, the clan leader sees it clearly.
If he really asked about the mine, he really wasn't afraid of Zhao Dong!
After all, the development of a mine involves so many intricate connections that the worst possible outcome would be to stop production!
As long as Huang Zhiqiang takes down Dahao, as long as no human life is involved, it is a small problem. Even if Zhao Dong has great abilities, it will not change the world!
The result was not as expected, Zhao Dong now resorted to a desperate move and actually came to verify the clan's accounts in the name of donating money!
If there is really something wrong with the accounts, how can he still hold on to his position as patriarch?
Once you lose your position as clan leader, how can you keep things under wraps at the mine?
Thinking of this, the patriarch's back was soaked with cold sweat!