Who is more shameless?

The Chu couple fought for a while, but neither side achieved a result, which provided a good spectacle for the neighbors in the tenement building.

Afterwards, news of the couple's infidelity spread quickly throughout the factory. The female worker at the center of the incident insisted that Chu Hongjun had forced her into it and went to the factory's Revolutionary Committee to file a complaint.

Although this kind of relationship between a man and a woman is difficult to define, the incident had a bad influence, and the factory eventually fired Chu Hongjun.

Yu Xiuchun took the opportunity to divorce Chu Hongjun, which saved her job at the cotton mill. However, she was not having an easy time because she had offended too many people in the past, and now she could only keep a low profile.

On the other side, Director Zhang, whose face had aged considerably, returned to the experts' building, his former home, amidst the welcome of the factory workers.

The house that was once vandalized has been cleaned up and new furniture has been placed there, but there are still some corners where traces remain.

After seeing the neighbors off and closing the door, Director Zhang immediately grabbed his wife's hand and asked, "Where's our son?"

"Dad, I'm here."

Zhang Yunxiao came out of the inner room, his beard still unshaven, and his hair had grown so long that it almost covered his eyes, completely obscuring his former handsome appearance.

"Yunxiao, thank you, Dad." Director Zhang grasped his son's hand, his eyes moist.

Zhang Yunxiao shook his head: "Dad, it is your son who should thank you. You have protected me for so many years, and only now have I seen the truth of the world."

"It's not too late to see this now. You've grown up and matured." Director Zhang patted his son's much stronger arm with satisfaction, then asked, "What are your plans now? Will you stay in Bincheng?"

Zhang Yunxiao shook her head: "Dad, I want to go back to the military."

Wang Sujuan's expression immediately changed: "You can't go back! You ran away from here in the first place, you'll definitely be punished if you go back."

Zhang Yunxiao said firmly, "Mom, I did something wrong, and I deserve to be punished. At most, I'll be put in solitary confinement or assigned the hardest and most tiring work. I can bear all of that. But if I stay in Bincheng, I'll be an unregistered resident, a drifter."

"Your dad and I will figure something out..."

“Mom, the situation is different now. It’s best if you and Dad do nothing. We don’t know when this movement will end, or what changes might occur, so it’s better to stay still than to take any action right now,” Zhang Yunxiao analyzed.

Wang Sujuan wanted to object, but Factory Director Zhang stopped her: "Sujuan, our son's analysis is correct. We can't make any moves now." Then he turned to Zhang Yunxiao and asked, "When do you plan to leave?"

"Dad, I'm leaving tonight."

"Okay, Dad will pack your things now."

"Dad, no rush, I want to go somewhere first."

Zhang Yunxiao put on his hat and walked out of the experts' building. Occasionally, he would run into a neighbor, but no one recognized him.

Wandering through the streets and alleys, I arrived at a street corner at dusk, where I could see the small Western-style buildings under the sunset.

But the building has long since changed owners, with many people wearing red armbands coming and going, and it is no longer as tranquil and beautiful as it used to be.

He watched for a while, then turned to leave, but was stopped by someone.

"Isn't this our Squad Leader Zhang?"

Zhang Yunxiao turned around, met Pi Dapeng's mocking gaze, and asked coldly, "Is there something you need?"

"Can't we catch up a bit? We're old classmates."

Pi Dapeng put his hand on Zhang Yunxiao's shoulder, raised his chin and pointed to the small villa not far away: "You came here to see classmate Feng, right? Unfortunately, she's already married and went to the army with her husband."

We're all old classmates, who doesn't know what the other is thinking?

Pi Dapeng was annoyed at missing his target and naturally wanted to make others annoyed as well.

Zhang Yunxiao said indifferently, "I know. I was there on her wedding day, and I saw her on the day she left."

Pi Dapeng was stunned for a moment, then his face darkened: "Squad Leader Zhang, are you really capable of just watching your beloved marry someone else and doing nothing about it!"

Zhang Yunxiao did not respond, but only glanced coldly at Pi Dapeng, slapped his hand away, and turned to leave.

Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together.

He was even somewhat relieved that he hadn't been able to marry Feng Mingshu, which was a blessing for both of them.

Because he lacked confidence that he could protect Feng Mingshu during this crisis.

"Squad Leader Zhang, don't go! Let's not talk about women, let's talk about our careers. I know about how you saved your dad, and our Director Gou also admires your abilities. Come on, join us, and your identity and job will be taken care of. Which woman do you like? Our big group of brothers can help you pursue her." Pi Dapeng caught up with Zhang Yunxiao, promising her with a grin.

Zhang Yunxiao clenched his fist, but didn't throw it. He turned to the side and looked at the grinning Pi Dapeng: "Your invitation isn't sincere enough. You know, if I go to Director Gou's side, you won't be able to keep your position."

Pi Dapeng's eye twitched, and he raised his hand to press down on Zhang Yunxiao's shoulder: "As expected of Class Monitor Zhang, nothing can be hidden from you. Well then, goodbye!"

Zhang Yunxiao left, and Pi Dapeng stared at his retreating figure for a long time.

When Zhang Yunxiao returned to Bincheng two weeks ago, he didn't have a letter of introduction and had to hitch a ride on a train. Now that he's leaving, Director Zhang secretly asked an acquaintance to buy a ticket for his son and saw him off on the train.

Wang Sujuan was almost crying herself to death, but she couldn't stop the speeding train, which headed north.

In the agricultural reclamation corps, Chu Xuanxuan finally learned about the changes in the Chu family, but she wasn't sad at all; she was actually happy.

I'm so glad Zhang Yunxiao didn't die, and I'm so glad she'll most likely return to the army. That means my strategy can continue!

Unexpectedly, as soon as Zhang Yunxiao returned to the army corps, he was immediately placed in solitary confinement. After being released, he was assigned to another, more remote agricultural area, and the two would never see each other again.

Chu Xuanxuan was unwilling to give up, and on the day he left, she chased after him to the gate of the venue: "Zhang Yunxiao, are you doing this on purpose? Are you deliberately avoiding me?"

This time, Zhang Yunxiao didn't even glance at her. She threw her luggage onto the truck bed, grabbed the handrail, and started climbing up, only to have her thigh grabbed.

"Zhang Yunxiao, my parents' affairs have nothing to do with me. I even scolded them after I found out about your father's situation, so you can't blame me or take your anger out on me... Ah!"

Chu Xuanxuan was kicked to the ground. She looked at Zhang Yunxiao, who had already climbed onto the truck, with a look of astonishment on her face: "You hit me? You hit a woman?!"

Standing on the car, Zhang Yunxiao looked down at Chu Xuanxuan and said, "Yes, I hit you. Even if the regiment wants to punish me, there's no place further away to send me."

Zhang Yunxiao's nonchalant tone sent a chill down Chu Xuanxuan's spine: "How could you hit a woman? How could you become like this?"

"Isn't all of this your fault? When people are pushed to their limits, they'll resort to any means necessary. Comrade Chu, I advise you to stay away from me, or next time it won't just be a matter of one kick." Zhang Yunxiao's tone was icy, and there wasn't a trace of a joke in her eyes.

The truck drove away, and Chu Xuanxuan felt something shatter with a bang.

Her eyes rolled back and she fainted.