The reason why Grandma Hu cares so much about this matter is because he helped her save her grandson.

Grandma Hu was still afraid of retaliation. I repeatedly promised her that no matter what happened, I would definitely clear her name.

I didn't want to really drag the old lady into this, so I sent people to her house every day to bother her. Even though I didn't show up, she couldn't take it anymore and told me everything she knew, including that letter of denunciation.

Song Yan: "Did Grandma Hu discover anything unusual? Did she also think He Zhiqing's death was suspicious?"

Wei Aiguo: "When Grandma Wu was dressing He Zhiqing, she discovered she was pregnant; it was already quite obvious." In this era, premarital pregnancy was a major issue. "Usually, if you get married quickly, you can cover it up," Song Yan said.

“What if this man has a family? And what if he forced He Zhiqing into it?” Wei Aiguo said.

"Is it Mao Dahai?" Song Yan exclaimed.

“Even if He Zhiqing was disgraced, she still wanted to report Mao Dahai for raping her,” Wei Aiguo said.

Song Yan: "They really are father and son! Both equally audacious and shameless." It's not surprising that Mao Yiheng is so lawless.

"Didn't you ever wonder why I came back so quickly back then?" Wei Aiguo asked.

"Yes! It's impossible for Bai Shuang to have delivered the message back then!" Song Yan suddenly remembered.

"Mao Yiheng is bold, and he knows there are some things he shouldn't do. But now he's doing them regardless of the consequences. That's where Mao Xuebin's skill lies," Wei Aiguo said.

“Aren’t they all from the Mao family? What benefit could Mao Xuebin possibly gain from this?” Song Yan asked.

"Grandma Hu said that when He Zhiqing died, Mao Xuebin went to ask her if she had found anything unusual."

Mao Xuebin had feelings for He Zhiqing, but later He Zhiqing suddenly stopped talking to him.

He Zhiqing died a few months later.

I showed Mao Xuebin He Zhiqing's letter of denunciation!

Mao Xuebin's face was ashen; he must have been filled with rage.

Song Yan: "Could it be that Mao Xuebin instigated these people, and he hasn't made a move yet?"

Wei Aiguo: "All I know is that he went to the county a few times under the pretense of being able to find out information. Mao Yiheng even gave him a hundred yuan, telling him to give him the benefits he deserved. In reality, he didn't do anything; he just went to the county a few times."

I don't know how he tricked Mao Yiheng.

Mao Yiheng's decision to come to our brigade was sudden; Mao Xuebin found out and immediately informed me. That's why I rushed back in a panic.

Song Yan stared blankly, speechless for a long time. Not only did the educated youth find it difficult to adapt to farm work after being sent to the countryside, but these treacherous individuals also took many lives.

Wei Aiguo didn't want to talk either; he was thinking about his marriage to Song Yangang.

He was quite angry at the time, because he hadn't hidden anything about his family situation, and he hadn't forced Song Yan.

Wei Aiguo thought of He Zhiqing at that time.

Although we didn't know He Zhiqing was pregnant at the time, people shouldn't seek death for no reason.

Sending educated youth to the countryside wasn't easy either. If I pushed him too hard, Song Yan might... well, it's not like we have a life-or-death feud, it's not like he'd want to take my life.

Wei Aiguo gently kissed Song Yan. She had also had a difficult time back then, and he hadn't treated her well either. Thinking about it now, it pained him.

Song Yan suddenly realized, "If He Zhiqing had the courage to report it, why would she have committed suicide?"

"This doesn't make sense. The rest depends on how much Cheng Wenkai can find out."

"I brought this up on behalf of He Zhiqing to seek justice for her," Wei Aiguo said.

Wei Aiguo sat against the wall, and Song Yan leaned against him. Wei Aiguo put his arm around her from behind, and the two of them talked.

Song Yan casually placed his hand on his knee, on his injured leg. "Being a soldier is really tough. Now that you're back, there's nothing to regret. There are many paths in life. When you go to a big city, go get your leg checked again..." Song Yan unconsciously moved his hand down.

Wei Aiguo suddenly stood up, nearly knocking Song Yan over. He jumped off the kang (heated brick bed) before realizing his mistake, "Xiao Yan, I..."

Song Yan stared at him blankly, "What's wrong with you?"

Wei Aiguo then realized his mistake. He was still wearing thick cotton-padded trousers; what could Xiao Yan possibly feel? "No, it's nothing!"

Song Yan looked at him suspiciously.

Wei Aiguo: "When I injured this leg, it hurt a lot. I get nervous as soon as you touch it."

Wei Aiguo was injured in the no-man's land; his experience must have been incredibly brutal.

"It's alright. If you don't want to look at your leg, then don't. Look, all the bad things are over. You're safe and sound at home! There's no need to be so nervous." Song Yan thought that the incident had left Wei Aiguo with psychological trauma.

Song Yan pulled Wei Aiguo to sit down, "Our family has savings and surplus grain. Once you get a job, you can earn money too. Isn't this life great!"

"Whatever happened before, it's all in the past, you know?" Song Yan spoke softly to Wei Aiguo.

Wei Aiguo hugged Song Yan again, his heart melting completely. "I know things will get better from now on. Don't worry, they will definitely get better."

At this moment, Song Yan's eyes and brows were full of tenderness as Wei Aiguo gently kissed him. Over these past few days, Wei Aiguo had learned that Song Yan preferred to be treated gently. As for himself, he preferred a more intense approach, but there was no rush; everything would be alright once Song Yan was aroused.

…

Song Yan spends her days making samples, doing some housework, and spending the rest of her time studying with Wei Aiguo.

The literacy class was on winter break. These boys, along with the older boys in the village, would often come to Wei Aiguo, all wanting to learn some kung fu.

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