The team leader was frantic with worry but completely powerless. He had no idea what the report letter actually said, so even if he wanted to speak up for Gu Jiaojiao, he didn't know where to start. All he could do was repeatedly emphasize that she was a good comrade who would absolutely never do anything wrong.
Of the three commune officials who had arrived, two left with Gu Jiaojiao while one remained behind. Since this matter also involved Leng Yuan, someone needed to stay back to question him. The team leader needed to be questioned as well.
As the two remaining officials escorted Gu Jiaojiao through the village, many locals spotted her and immediately called out enthusiastic greetings. "Jiaojiao, where are you headed?"
After asking, they finally noticed the two strangers walking beside her and asked in confusion, "And who might these two be?"
Gu Jiaojiao introduced them openly. "These are officials from the commune. They said they need to investigate a few things with me."
