The propaganda director said angrily, "Comrade Hu Lanxin, since your thinking is so improper, then go home and reform yourself before you come back."
"Starting tomorrow, Hu Lanxin's work will be shared equally among you. Any objections?"
The office staff all said they had no objections, and some even covered their mouths and chuckled.
Is the director sure he's not mocking Sister Hu?
What work could she possibly have to share the burden with?
Does she expect them to knit a sweater for her?
The director knew exactly what they were laughing about, and he said seriously, "Work hard and get along well with your colleagues."
He then said to Hu Lanxin, "You can go back now, and come back whenever you've thought it through."
Hu Lanxin felt utterly cold inside.
She was sent home like this, how could she face anyone?
If the director had no connections, she could have been more assertive, but he has a strong background and influence, so she can't compete with him.
If she were kicked out like that, wouldn't her husband be furious with her?
Hu Lanxin's husband was a minor leader in the cabinet committee. When the movement started, he took the lead and rose to a minor leadership position by persecuting people.
Hu Lanxin was able to get a job at the machinery factory thanks to his connections.
Because of her husband's position, most people don't dare to mess with her.
That's what made her increasingly arrogant.
The director, adhering to the principle of "the less trouble, the better," was originally going to turn a blind eye.
But Hu Lanxin was too arrogant today. If the director doesn't take action to discipline her, what authority will he have left in the propaganda department?
In addition, he greatly admired Lin Wen's writing skills and couldn't bear to see her being bullied by Hu Lanxin.
Only at the very end will they take action to drive Hu Lanxin away.
When Zhao Xiujuan returned to her dormitory at noon, she finally dared to speak.
"Lin Wen, you're amazing! You managed to get rid of Sister Hu with just a few words?"
Lin Wen shook her head; she hadn't expected this outcome either.
She just remembered her sister's constant advice to never suffer injustice or be taken advantage of.
Hu Lanxin often says harsh things to her, and today she even tried to spread rumors about her.
Lin Wen couldn't help himself, which is why he deliberately poked at her sore spot.
She never expected that Hu Lanxin would have such a fiery temper, to the point of losing her composure.
She quickly showed weakness and cried, since she had no connections and could only win by pretending to be wronged.
Lin Wen only thought that Hu Lanxin would be criticized, but who would have thought that the director would kick her out directly?
She was also surprised.
Zhao Xiujuan still felt that Lin Wen's plan had worked and admired her very much.
"You're amazing. I can't do what you do. I get angry when she scolds me."
Lin Wen comforted her: "You need to control your temper in the future. The more hysterical you are when you argue, the worse it is for you."
Zhao Xiujuan said she understood, but couldn't do it.
Lin Wen gently patted her head, thinking that her silly appearance was very similar to that of the children in the family.
Zhao Xiujuan asked her with a grin, "Didn't you say you'd give me mooncakes? Where are the mooncakes?"
Lin Wen smiled helplessly and said, "Wait a minute, I'll get it."
She opened the drawer, inside were two mooncakes, each with its flavor printed on it: one was lotus seed paste with salted egg yolk, and the other was a flaky pastry with fresh meat filling.
"I'll give you both."
Zhao Xiujuan exclaimed, "Give them all to me? How can I accept that?"
Lin Wen handed it to her: "It's okay, I've already eaten at home, and I can go home for the Mid-Autumn Festival."
She originally brought these two pieces as a gift for Zhao Xiujuan.
Zhao Xiujuan looked at the mooncakes, hugged Lin Wen, and said, "You're so good to me."
Lin Wen didn't give it to anyone else, only to her.
What does this mean? It means that I am her best friend.
Lin Wen patted her shoulder: "Alright, alright, let's take a lunch break, we still have to go to work."
Zhao Xiujuan agreed and climbed into her bed to lie down.
"Well, that's it. I didn't eat the mooncakes, but I brought them back. Let's try them together."
When Zhao Xiujuan got home that evening, she took out the mooncakes to show her family.
Zhao's mother knew Lin Wen: "This child is not a bad person."
Mr. Zhao nodded: "Since they are good friends, you should also think about bringing her something."
Zhao's parents cared a lot about their daughter. They had heard about Lin Wen before, and Zhao's father even asked a friend at the machinery factory to confirm it.
Knowing that Lin Wen came from a rural background, he got the job in a machinery factory by ranking first in the recruitment exam.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhao were very happy that their daughter had made such friends.
Zhao Xiujuan was spoiled at home and became somewhat naive. With such a smart child by her side, they hoped that she could learn from others.
Zhao Xiujuan didn't know what her parents were thinking, but she had already considered Lin Wen as her good friend.
After showing the mooncakes to her parents, she couldn't wait to try them.
She even dragged her brother over, and they cut up two mooncakes to share.
Zhao Xiujuan's eyes lit up when she tasted a piece of egg yolk and lotus seed paste: "This is delicious."
She loves sweets, and the salted egg yolk inside balances out the sweetness.
Even after eating one piece, I didn't feel it was too sweet.
Her brother, Zhao Bin, doesn't like sweets; he prefers meat-filled mooncakes.
However, seeing how much Zhao Xiujuan liked lotus seed paste with salted egg yolk, he thought of his girlfriend.
Where did you buy this?
Mr. and Mrs. Zhao also liked it very much: "Yes, where did you buy this? We buy this for the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Zhao Xiujuan scratched her head: "Ah, this was made by the food factory in Lin Wen's brigade. She didn't say whether she would sell it or not."
Zhao's mother tapped her on the head: "What else could you possibly know? Since it's made by a food factory, it's obviously for sale. Go ask where you can buy it tomorrow."
Zhao Xiujuan touched her head and pouted, "Okay, I'll ask tomorrow."
She had no idea that these mooncakes were for sale; she just ate them because Lin Wen gave them to her.
Seeing her looking so aggrieved, Lin Wen felt a little envious. He had often heard Zhao Xiujuan talk about her parents, and he could tell that she was a child who was loved by her family.
However, Lin Wen also liked innocent and lovely girls like Zhao Xiujuan.
When it came to selling mooncakes, Lin Wen said, "Ask your aunt if she knows 103 Beigu Street. That's our food factory's specialty store, and they should start selling mooncakes soon."
Having received the answer, Zhao Xiujuan considered her task complete: "Okay, I've got it."
Zhao's mother often went out to buy groceries, and she could tell which store it was just by hearing the name: "So their food factory is the Qingshan Factory?"
Zhao Xiujuan: "You know?"
Zhao's mother smiled and said, "The pineapple you like to eat was bought from them."
Zhao Xiujuan was surprised: "So the canned food was made by Lin Wen's food factory."
Mr. Zhao was also surprised and said, "This food factory has even been featured in the Beicheng Daily, and some leaders came down to inspect it a while ago."
Zhao Xiujuan's eyes sparkled: "I didn't know the food factory was so amazing. I must ask Lin Wen about it when I get back."
When Zhao's mother learned that the food factory was officially registered with the authorities, she felt quite proud.
It's possible that their family was the first to get to eat these mooncakes.
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