Zheng Hongjun was slightly taken aback after hearing Niu Peng's words.
"He Tiantian?" Zheng Hongjun asked, slightly puzzled. He seemed to have heard the name somewhere before. But he was getting old and couldn't quite place where he had heard it.
Niu Peng reminded him, "The day before yesterday, you went to a meeting in the city and brought back some documents, including an official letter concerning Comrade He Tiantian."
Niu Peng is the deputy county head, and one of his responsibilities is to organize and process official documents. This is because Niu Peng is a high school graduate from the "Old Three Classes" (a term referring to students who graduated from high school in the late 1960s and early 1970s), highly educated, and capable of handling such matters.
Zheng Hongjun didn't have that kind of education. He used to be a village party secretary, and he got promoted by chance. However, he was no ordinary person to become the director of the county commune based solely on his personal abilities.
Upon hearing Niu Peng's explanation, Zheng Hongjun broke out in a cold sweat. If he didn't handle this properly, he wouldn't be able to explain it to the city leaders!
Director Zheng took the lead, running at the very front, cursing inwardly, "Zhou Sihai, you bastard!"
He Tiantian clearly has powerful connections. For the Nanshi Commune to issue such an official letter, she's no ordinary person! Zhou Sihai, you bastard, if you want to mess with someone, you should at least investigate before you act!
The day before yesterday, he went to the commune. Director Liao of the Huai City commune solemnly told him that this was a very important document, and that no corrupt official should be let off the hook, but no innocent person should be wronged either. He Tiantian is a good comrade and should be protected.
If his direct supervisor has made it so clear, and he still can't understand what it means, he might as well go and kill himself.
I was planning to hold a meeting yesterday to give some instructions, but he had some family matters to attend to, so he took the day off. As a result, Zhou Sihai actually took some people to Qijia Village to cause trouble for He Tiantian.
That's not all, they even attacked heroes of the War of Resistance Against Japan and heroes of the Korean War!
This kid is asking for trouble!
If you want to die, don't drag me down with you!
County Chief Liu, Niu Peng, Director Zheng, and other leaders all rushed to the bicycle shed, got on their bicycles, and followed Niu Dajun.
Niu Dajun was a postman, young and strong, and he pedaled his bicycle like a whirlwind, leaving the leaders behind him unable to catch up.
But at this moment, no one complained that Niu Dajun rode too fast; they only regretted that they rode too slowly!
Just as Zhou Sihai was confronting Secretary Qi, and the conflict was about to escalate, the group finally arrived. Zheng Hongjun didn't even have time to stop the car, leaving it lying on the ground, and ran over quickly.
Damn it!
If there hadn't been so many people around, Zheng Hongjun probably would have slapped Zhou Sihai across the face several times, just like the Imperial Army in TV dramas, and then yelled, "Baka, die die!"
"Shut up, all of you! Zhou Sihai, you're suspended from your duties from now on. We'll talk about this back at the commune." Zheng Hongjun said angrily. "Secretary Qi, I'm sorry. It's my fault for not managing my subordinates properly, and everyone has been wronged. This isn't the time to deal with things on the street. Let's go to the commune. Our principle is that I'll let a bad comrade go, but I won't wrong any good person either."
When Zhou Sihai heard what Director Zheng said, he immediately suspended Zhou Sihai from his post. Without the position of commune officer, he was nothing, just an ordinary person!
For a moment, my mind went blank, my face turned pale, and my hands and feet were ice cold.
Secretary Qi looked at the situation and realized that things were going very well today!
"Director Zheng, we'll go back with you. You must uphold justice for us! My uncle's chest is still hurting!" Secretary Qi said, determined to make Zhou Sihai suffer the consequences of his actions today.
Director Zheng saw an elderly man with gray hair sitting on the oxcart and quickly stepped forward respectfully, saying, "Old man, I'm sorry you've been wronged. Come on, I'll give everyone justice."
He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan looked at each other, the situation had taken a huge turn!
“Alright, we trust the organization,” Old Qi said solemnly. “Don’t just stand there, come with Director Zheng.”
When County Chief Liu saw that Director Zheng had intervened and calmed the tense villagers, he wiped the sweat from his brow. He was relieved that the matter could be resolved peacefully and that he no longer needed to worry about losing his job.
Even the biggest issues should be discussed privately behind closed doors. Don't talk about them outside; it has a bad influence!
Niu Peng and County Chief Liu invited everyone to go to the commune. They went directly into the meeting room instead of the interrogation room, which showed how much importance the commune attached to the matter.
Lin Xiaoru, witnessing all of this, was even more frightened. It was truly a case of trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead; this time, she had really stumbled.
“Xiaoru…” Huang Jingli said worriedly.
"Don't say anything, just do as we said last night. If you dare to go back on your word, I'll report you on the spot..." Lin Xiaoru threatened. She had no way out and could only deny it to the death!
Huang Jingli nodded and remained silent.
Actually, Huang Jingli was overjoyed. Without her lifting a finger, Lin Xiaoru had already suffered a major setback!
Serves you right!
Retribution comes swiftly!
Zheng Hongjun directly asked one of Zhou Sihai's deputy secretaries to tell him the whole story so that he could understand what had happened.
"He Tiantian, what do you have to say about these allegations?" Director Zheng focused on the facts and sought to understand the situation as quickly as possible based on the evidence.
He Tiantian stood up and respectfully bowed to the commune leaders, Secretary Qi, Old Man Qi, and others. She said with poise and confidence, “Good morning, leaders and elders. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to defend myself. Regarding these two letters of accusation, I have the following explanation. The first one concerns overseas connections. I do not deny this. My grandfather returned from the United States before liberation and was a professor in the Astronomy Department of Nanjing University. He made many achievements and contributions in astronomy and received national commendations. Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou personally received him. Before his death, he was an outstanding astronomer receiving a national stipend every year. Eight years ago, my grandfather passed away. Since spies have been active in the country, the country has attached great importance to this, and the organization has investigated overseas connections. My parents actively cooperated with the investigation and responded to the national call. The investigation has confirmed that although my parents and my deceased grandfather had overseas connections, they did not collude with the enemy or betray the country, nor did they engage in espionage. This is a certificate I obtained from my parents, the street office, the city, and the street office when I returned to Nanshi some time ago. Please review it, leaders!”
He Tiantian personally delivered all the materials to Director Zheng. Fortunately, thanks to Niu Lili and Niu Dajun's tip-off, she had the opportunity to personally go to Nanshi to obtain the certificate and official letter.
Director Zheng was filled with mixed feelings after reading it. Zhou Sihai, that idiot, didn't even know that the other person was carrying a talisman, yet he still went to cause trouble for him. He should take a good look at himself!
After Director Zheng reviewed them, he forwarded them to County Head Liu and Niu Peng. Several certificates bore the stamps of various units, all dated the same day, indicating that everything was completed within a single day. Without connections, such speed would be impossible.
I really underestimated He Tiantian! (To be continued.)
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