The president nodded and smiled without saying a word.
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Many people looked at me. I didnât say anything. I wanted to hear what they had to say.
Someone behind the president said loudly, âThis island should belong to the president. We should make a rule that the island belongs to whoever becomes the president!â
Someone retorted, âThatâs just wrong. Our island is a private island, so the ownership is private.â
âSo what? Since itâs private, then it can be bought and sold. We can buy it and let Mr. President manage it. We are an autonomous country.â
Everyone was talking at once.
The vice presidentâs side was not willing to be outdone. âIf thatâs the case, then why donât we compete for it! The one with the highest price will get it!â
âExactly. Since the buyer will become president, then we can all compete for the presidency. How is that democratic?â
I met Tong Huiâs half-smiling gaze and shrugged at him. I wasnât the least bit angry at these ignorant peopleâs shameless boasting.
Gu Nianâs expression was unsightly. He tapped the microphone and motioned for everyone to quiet down. âI thought I would hear some fair voices, but I didnât expect everyone to have the same thoughts. Weâre standing on someone elseâs Island but thinking about how to force the owner to sell the island and chase her out. Everyone, isnât that a bit unsightly?â
The hall fell silent for a moment.
âMaster Liu, are you taking Master Qiâs side?â Master Wei Wu asked coldly.
Gu Nian was neither servile nor overbearing. âIâm on truth and reasonâs side.â
Master Wei Wu laughed coldly. âHow ludicrous. Then, what is your opinion regarding Nanxingâs malicious assault on the islanders?â
Gu Nian refused to budge. âMaster Wu, do you have evidence of that? As I said, Iâm on the side of the truth. If Master Wu has evidence, just bring it out and let everyone judge.â
Master Wei Wu continued to sneer. âWhatâs the point of that? Everyone agrees that sheâs unruly and unruly. This is because she has no parents to educate her!â
Gu Nian was so angry that she took a step forward.
Tong Hui, on the other hand, said unhurriedly, âMaster Wu, youâre right. This niece of mine lacked family education because her parents died young. She has made a fool of herself. Why donât I apologize to everyone? This child has been living by my side for the past few years. However, she was swindled away by someone with evil intentions. All the teachings I gave her were undone. This really makes me sad. Regarding this island, everyone can bid on it. Itâs only fair that the highest bidder gets it. As for Nanxing⦠I want to take her with me and train her for a few more years.â
What a load of rubbish. He had also turned Jing Tian into a human trafficker.
âWhere do you want to take her?â A clear voice suddenly came from the door.
I stood up in surprise and looked toward the door.
My handsome little uncle was walking in through the door with my friend Mai Qi by his side.
âLittle uncle, why did you come back?â I blurted out.
My little uncle walked up to me and looked at me. âHow can I leave when youâre here? Should I just leave you here to be bullied?â
His pupils were dark.
I muttered, âNo, little uncle. No one can bully
me.â
I didnât want you to be bullied, silly!
I couldnât help but look at Jing Tian and Qu Hao. They were the only ones who could persuade my little uncle.
However, the two of them were looking at my little uncle with excitement as if they were saying, âBrother, youâve finally arrived.â