Chapter 134 New Plan
Zhang Xiumei, after all, was a veteran, so she quickly calmed down and said through gritted teeth, "Don't worry, I understand the importance of this. Our workshop will never collapse!"
In the evening, when Xie Shiyu returned home, Gu Qiuyue immediately told him the clues provided by Xiao Wu's wife.
After listening to this, Xie Shiyu frowned and tapped his fingers lightly on the table, making a dull sound. Internal personnel... This is indeed more troublesome than outsiders, and the impact is worse.
"The time, location, and physical features all match up," Xie Shiyu pondered. "Sister-in-law Xiao Wu is new here and doesn't know many people. Her testimony is relatively objective and points to the cadre building... The area isn't too large, but it's not too small either."
He looked at Gu Qiuyue with a serious look in his eyes: “Yueyue, this matter is more complicated than I thought.
You must be extra careful recently, not only about your personal safety, but also about your words and actions, so as not to give others any leverage."
"I know." Gu Qiuyue nodded. "When you investigate, pay attention to the methods and avoid causing unnecessary conflicts." If it involves internal affairs, it will cause an earthquake if you are not careful.
Xie Shiyu nodded, a sharp glint in his eyes. "I know my limits. Tomorrow I'll start by checking who was not at work or home around 4 o'clock, and who had access to old newspapers. If he did it, there will definitely be traces left."
For the next two days, everything seemed calm on the surface, but secretly, Xie Shiyu's investigation was proceeding in full swing.
Gu Qiuyue was busy as usual between the workshop, school and home, as if the warning letter had never appeared, but when she went out, she would pay more attention to the surrounding environment.
On the evening of the third day, Xie Shiyu came back earlier than usual, with a hint of imperceptible fatigue on his face, but his eyes were clear.
"Any progress?" Gu Qiuyue handed him a towel and asked softly.
"Yeah." Xie Shiyu wiped his face and lowered his voice. "We've locked onto an officer from the logistics department, surnamed Zhao. Around four o'clock, he left the office for nearly an hour, using the excuse of going out on business. Someone saw him near the cadre building around that time.
More importantly, he had a lot of old newspapers in his office, and one of them, the Liberation Daily, had a missing corner that matched the cutout letter's material and color.
Gu Qiuyue felt relieved: "Is it him? What's his motive?"
"Preliminary investigation shows that he and Li Caifeng's husband are distantly related. When the workshop was expanding and selecting team leaders, he wanted to arrange for one of his relatives to join. You rejected him on the grounds that his assessment results were not good enough. He may have held a grudge against you because of this.
"Li Caifeng's situation is serious, and he's afraid you'll get involved if you investigate further, so he wants to scare you with a warning letter." Xie Shiyu said in a cold tone, "From what I can see, Li Caifeng's hysterical attack might just be a coincidence, and he's taking advantage of it."
The truth turned out to be like this... Gu Qiuyue didn't know whether to be angry or laugh. Just because of such a little self-interest and dirty thoughts, such a big storm was caused.
"The person has been apprehended and is being interrogated. The division will handle this matter seriously." Xie Shiyu held her hand. "Okay, the dark clouds have dissipated."
Gu Qiuyue let out a long sigh, then held his warm, dry hand. She felt truly at ease, and the haze that had troubled her for days finally dissipated.
The next day, although the news was not officially announced, the news that "Secretary Zhao from the Logistics Department was taken away for investigation" spread quietly in the compound like wings, causing people to talk about it and speculate.
As Gu Qiuyue walked to the workshop, she clearly felt that the eyes cast on her had become different. There was less inquiry and concern as before, and more admiration and relief.
Zhang Xiumei even held her hand, her eyes red with excitement: "That's great! Qiuyue, I know that good cannot prevail over evil."
The threat was lifted and life returned to normal.
But after this incident, Gu Qiuyue's state of mind changed quietly. The workshop was already on the right track. With Sister Chen and several reliable military wives helping to manage it, it could run well.
She realized that it was time to devote more energy to areas that she loved more and were more suitable for long-term development.
The quality of her translation manuscripts has always been very good. The manager of Xinhua Bookstore asked her if she had any ideas for taking on new tasks; her teaching work at school also made her feel quite fulfilled; and she has always been interested in the path of literary creation. Editor Lin of "Xinfeng" has been in contact with her, hoping that she can write more high-quality novels.
In the evening, Xie Shiyu returned home and saw Gu Qiuyue sitting at the desk. The desk lamp cast a warm glow. There was manuscript paper in front of her, and several foreign language dictionaries and teaching notes beside her. She looked focused and calm.
Two children were also reading a picture book in a serious manner.
He walked over lightly, hugged his wife and child from behind, and gently rubbed his chin against the top of Gu Qiuyue's head: "What are you thinking about?"
Gu Qiuyue leaned into his arms, relaxed, picked up a pen, and wrote a few words at the top of the manuscript paper. She smiled and said, "I'm thinking about my new plan. Translation, writing, teaching... Shi Yu, Sister Xiumei and the others are over at the workshop. I want to slowly shift my focus back to these things. What do you think?"
Xie Shiyu picked up the two children and sat on each side. Seeing the light of her own dream rekindled in her eyes, he leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead: "Okay. Whatever you want to do, I support you."
When the two children saw their father kissing their mother, they also followed their father's example and kissed their mother on the face.
The moonlight outside the window is like water, and the room is peaceful and warm.
Gu Qiuyue knew that a period of turmoil had subsided, and a new chapter in her life had just begun.
Being affectionately embraced by the three of them, the solemnity she felt from planning for the future was instantly washed away, transformed into a tender feeling. She smiled and embraced the two children, kissing each of their rosy cheeks in return: "Alright, alright, you two little troublemakers, you're imitating Daddy even holding the book upside down!"
Huahua and Shuangshuang looked down and found that their picture books had indeed been taken upside down. They immediately started laughing and twisted into a ball, and the courtyard was filled with a happy atmosphere.
Xie Shiyu watched his wife and children laughing and playing, a warm smile spreading in his eyes. He pulled up a stool and sat at the desk. He picked up the manuscript paper that Gu Qiuyue had spread out and took a look at it. "Have you already started planning? Where do you plan to start?"
"Well," Gu Qiuyue straightened her hair that had been messed up by the children, her eyes shining. "I can't give up my translation work. It's basic skills, and I have to make money to support my family. The students in school are really studying now, so I can't slack off either."
She paused, her fingers tapping lightly on the New Wind magazine. "As for writing... Editor Lin said last time that the reader response to my last manuscript was quite good, and encouraged me to write more. I actually have some ideas in mind, and I'd like to try my hand at writing a medium-length novel."
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