Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Zhang Xiaoshan spoke loudly.
"Yes, I have recovered every penny of the money, and that somewhat makes amends."
"Everyone, please, for my sake, let Wu Daming's body be brought into the village."
"If you still recognize me as your village chief, then do as I say."
Zhang Xiaoshan's tone was firm and left no room for doubt.
Since he had become the village chief of White Dragon Village, he naturally had to assert his authority, otherwise how could he command respect in the future?
Zhang Xiaoshan was willing to support bringing Wu Daming's body back to the village for several reasons: first, out of respect for the dead and compassion; second, because of a sense of guilt, since he had slept with Jia Lanhua; third, because he had personally promised Wu Daming—a man must not break his word; and fourth, because he didn't want the Wu family and the other villagers to start fighting.
