To replace the First Elder, Yi Zhonghai must first be removed. The subdistrict office has the authority to do so.
After some deliberation, Li Xing Gai and his companions approached Wang Jun.
Too many incidents had occurred in the courtyard recently.
As the director of the subdistrict office, Wang Jun had surely heard some whispers.
The enmity between Yi Zhonghai and the Jia family was currently too thorny.
Wang Jun found this matter extremely troublesome.
If no one had brought it up, Wang Jun could have easily turned a blind eye and pretended ignorance.
But now, Li Xing Gai and his group, unable to tolerate Yi Zhonghai's misdeeds, had escalated the situation.
Wang Jun no longer had an opportunity to feign ignorance.
Yi Zhonghai had lost his prestige in the courtyard. Removing him as the First Elder was a mere word from Wang Jun.
However, for Wang Jun to appoint Liu Kai Xuan as the new First Elder, he first needed Liu Kai Xuan's consent.
If Liu Kai Xuan refused, it would be awkward.
Understanding the situation, Wang Jun directly invited everyone to Liu Kai Xuan's home.
Wang Jun himself informed Liu Kai Xuan of the matter.
"Are you kidding me?"
Liu Kai Xuan refused Wang Jun's proposal without a second thought: "I can't handle the Jia family's affairs!"
"Whoever wants this First Elder position can have it, I definitely don't want it!"
Wang Jun chuckled awkwardly and said, "Kai Xuan, listen to me, let me explain!"
To do a good job as the First Elder, one must first possess sufficient prestige!
"In this regard, you undoubtedly have the highest prestige in our courtyard!"
"Since you have the ability to manage the courtyard's order, you must proactively take on this responsibility!"
"Stop, stop..."
Liu Kai Xuan kept shaking his head: "My energy is limited, and I truly don't have the heart to manage the courtyard's disputes!"
"There are quite a few people with prestige in the courtyard. If that doesn't work, Director Wang can take on the role of First Elder himself!"
"How can that be..."
Wang Jun shook his head and sighed: "How can a subdistrict office director concurrently be the First Elder? That's not reasonable!"
"What's unreasonable about it? I think it's quite reasonable!"
Liu Kai Xuan said solemnly, "The relationship between Bang Geng and Yi Zhonghai is now like fire and water!"
"This problem must be resolved quickly, otherwise if it worsens, there might be a death!"
Li Xing Gai chimed in: "Yes, Director Wang!"
"I think what Kai Xuan said makes a lot of sense. Now that the situation has escalated and involves a potential death!"
"It's probably impossible to resolve this within our courtyard. It's best for you to personally take the lead, perhaps..."
"You think too highly of me, a mere subdistrict office director..."
Wang Jun spread his hands and replied: "Matters involving life and death cannot be resolved with just a word from me!"
"I think, since this matter cannot be resolved within the courtyard, it's best to let the judicial authorities intervene and investigate!"
At this moment, Bang Geng also spoke:
"I went to the police station to inquire about the situation before. They said the records show my father died accidentally!"
"If I can find new evidence, this case can be re-investigated!"
Hearing Bang Geng say this, Wang Jun realized: this matter could definitely not be investigated further!
Jia Dong Xu's death in the line of duty, although the subdistrict office did not handle it directly.
Wang Jun knew that the final resolution was confirmed by Zhang Cui Hua and Qin Huai Ru.
Furthermore, the Jia family had already accepted the death benefits.
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Moreover, Bang Geng was still a child and did not have full legal capacity.
No matter who encountered this matter, it would be an unsolvable big problem!
But if Wang Jun completely washed his hands of it and let the situation continue to worsen, it wouldn't be a solution either!
If there was a death in the end, Wang Jun, as the subdistrict office director, would also bear some responsibility for inaction.
With this in mind, Wang Jun continued: "This matter is too complex. You should elect a First Elder to mediate this situation!"
"If necessary, I will also help mediate!"
"Since Comrade Liu Kai Xuan is unwilling to be the First Elder, we will follow the order and have the Second Elder succeed the position of First Elder!"
"The Third Elder will succeed the Second Elder, and then everyone will elect a Third Elder as appropriate!"
At this point, Liu Kai Xuan said: "Comrade Wang Jun, I think Comrade Wang Da Peng is the most suitable candidate!"
"Let Comrade Wang Da Peng be the Third Elder!"
"Wang Da Peng..."
This person's presence was so low that Wang Jun didn't recognize him.
Li Xing Gai quickly added: "Kai Xuan is right, letting Da Peng be the Third Elder is most appropriate!"
"We can't let Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huai Ru continue to be so arrogant. We must find a way to restrain them!"
For Liu Kai Xuan, the position of First Elder was purely a hot potato.
But for others, the position of First Elder held immense appeal.
Although there was no salary for this position, there was prestige!
Li Xing Gai was now hoping for his husband to rise in status, so he naturally spared no effort in helping Wang Da Peng compete for this position.
Liu Kai Xuan pushed this mess onto those who wanted to meddle, and Wang Jun organized everyone to hold a courtyard meeting.
Watching everyone leave, Zhao Fei Yan approached and said: "Husband, do you think Li Xing Gai and the others really have the ability to clear the Jia family's name?"
"Clear their name?"
Liu Kai Xuan frowned and replied: "It's too early to draw conclusions!"
"Ah? Isn't it obvious!"
Zhao Fei Yan said almost instinctively: "Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huai Ru were having an affair!"
"Their affair was exposed, Jia Dong Xu found out, and to cover their tracks, the pair of adulterers colluded to kill Jia Dong Xu!"
"Hmm?" Liu Kai Xuan asked: "Who told you that?"
Zhao Fei Yan's face flushed red: "Recently, the public opinion atmosphere in our courtyard has been very lively!"
"A few times, Auntie Yun E came to help me with the child, and I went with her to join the fun."
"I heard Auntie Pang and the others saying that!"
"Oh, I see!"
Liu Kai Xuan nodded and said: "What Auntie Pang and the others said should only be subjective speculation. They don't have any evidence!"
"It's only convincing if coworkers from Jia Dong Xu's same workshop speak up!"
Zhao Fei Yan asked: "Are there any of Yi Zhonghai's old coworkers in our courtyard?"
"There is indeed one!"