"Is it really necessary to arrest him? Isn't that punishment too severe?" asked the leader of the third squad.
The village chief was stern, "Severe? We are fortunate there hasn't been a heavy rain recently. If one had come, the consequences would be unthinkable. If the water dam had been destroyed, the lives of everyone in our entire village would be in danger, and those nearby would surely suffer as well."
Being older and having more experience than the others, the village chief had lived through such an incident in his youth and knew all too well the dangers it posed.
Xu Jiangmin had actually dared to be so irresponsible with this matter, evidently not giving a damn about their lives. Arresting him was actually letting him off easy.
After talking for half an hour in the room, the village chief finally declared the meeting over.
As they left the Xu Family's house, Mrs. Xu curiously asked the men what they were discussing.
