Chapter 73 What does your man do?
"Everyone outside can testify for me. I'll explain to the inspectors later that I'm a military family member and this old lady has framed me without my knowledge." Du Ruoxia held up her credentials and looked towards the door, speaking leisurely.
The old lady's son and his wife both changed their expressions, not expecting that Du Ruoxia would actually pursue the matter.
"Comrade, my mother didn't mean it. She was just worried that her child was sick," the old woman's son said urgently.
After saying that, he didn't forget to wink at his mother, urging her to apologize to Du Ruoxia, but his mother refused.
"Whether it was intentional or not, the inspection team will investigate. It's not something I can falsely accuse. You, who make a living this way, must understand," Du Ruoxia replied coldly.
She stopped arguing with them and went straight upstairs, leaving the stunned crowd standing there.
Now, the people who were seeking shelter from the rain stopped rushing to leave and waited for the inspection team to arrive.
"Young lady, could you please make an exception and explain to the inspection team that my mother's vow was just a momentary one, and she didn't mean to smear that comrade?" the man pleaded with the receptionist again.
"No way, she said I was lenient. If the higher-ups investigate, I'll lose my job!" The girl firmly refused him.
The man sighed, glanced at his mother, and finally had no choice but to take out his ID and hand it to the receptionist.
The girl panicked when she saw the ID. "This, you are... what should we do!"
Wang Hu looked at the receptionist and saw her quickly pick up the phone again, but her face soon turned pale.
"Um, boss, I'm sorry, the inspection team is on their way and should be here soon," the girl said worriedly.
The man frowned, looking at his mother with displeasure.
"Why are you looking at me like that? That bitch has been at odds with us twice. I just wanted to teach her a lesson, so what!" the old woman replied weakly.
The rain outside showed no signs of letting up, and the onlookers, no longer in a hurry to leave, waited with great interest.
The inspection team was on duty, and they arrived quickly, braving the rain in their raincoats.
"Who is reporting this? Explain the situation." The man leading the group wore a red cloth over his shoulder and looked displeased.
The young woman at the front desk wanted to say there was a mistake, but under the gazes of Wang Hu and Gao Songbai, she could only tell the truth.
Finally, she waved to the captain of the inspection team. No one else could hear what the two said, but the man looked at the old woman's son and his expression softened.
"How can such a trivial matter be considered slander? It was just a quarrel, nothing serious. That comrade is making a mountain out of a molehill," the inspection team leader said calmly.
Those watching from the doorway could tell at a glance that the old woman's son was no ordinary person, and they all cast envious glances at him.
Wang Hu sat in the corner watching the old woman's son. Seeing that the situation had come to this point, he also stood up.
"Since Section Chief Zhao thinks this matter is not worth mentioning, then when I return to Beijing, I will go to the Meteorological Bureau and have a good talk with the director."
Wang Hu's tone was casual yet cold, making it hard to ignore, and the old woman's son's expression changed accordingly.
Wang Hu wasn't interested in knowing the old woman's son's exact name. He recognized him from previous encounters and knew he could find him easily; he was currently keeping an eye on him.
"Who are you?" Section Chief Zhao squinted at Wang Hu.
Wang Hu glanced back at him casually, seemingly not caring about him, an attitude that made Section Chief Zhao feel uneasy.
Thinking about the purpose of his trip, the man frowned even more. In order not to affect himself, he finally pushed his mother out.
"My mother did indeed misspoke. Your inspection team can handle it as you see fit!" Section Chief Zhao said weakly with his eyes closed.
The old woman was terrified upon hearing this, and she frantically grabbed her son.
"My son, what nonsense are you talking about? You've always been the most filial to me, what's wrong with you today!"
Section Chief Zhao pulled Aunt Zhao around and whispered something to her where Wang Hu couldn't see, then winked at the inspection team.
The inspectors immediately understood and instructed the receptionist to find Du Ruoxia to come down and give a statement.
Du Ruoxia had just taken a bath and felt refreshed. She appeared in front of everyone looking completely dry, which made Aunt Zhao extremely envious.
Section Chief Zhao pulled her back hard, and she finally withdrew her murderous gaze, lowered her head, and remained silent.
"Comrade, I have learned what happened. Since the other party only slandered you and did not cause you any actual harm, even if we take you back, it will only be for a reprimand. I hope you understand," the captain of the inspection team explained to Du Ruoxia.
Du Ruoxia glanced at Aunt Zhao indifferently. The latter didn't dare to look at her. She chuckled and nodded.
"Just a little education? I seem to remember that it requires detention?" Du Ruoxia said casually.
The inspector captain's face stiffened. He looked apologetically at Section Chief Zhao, but when the other did not respond, he looked embarrassed.
Wang Hu walked over to Du Ruoxia and leaned down to tell her about Section Chief Zhao's identity. Du Ruoxia lowered her eyes slightly.
"You mean I have to swallow this insult just because he's a section chief?" Du Ruoxia looked at Wang Hu coldly.
Wang Hu pursed his lips upon hearing this, but quickly shook his head. "No, if everything is done according to your plan, he won't be able to cause any trouble."
Du Ruoxia's lips curled up. She wasn't someone to be trifled with; why should she always give in to them?
“In that case, we must follow the rules and regulations and not tolerate any leniency!” Du Ruoxia said slowly, looking at Aunt Zhao.
Aunt Zhao glared at Du Ruoxia without holding back, which made Du Ruoxia laugh. This old lady really didn't know how serious the matter was.
"In addition, I need the inspection team to issue a report and report this matter, since it is illegal to slander military family members!" Du Ruoxia added.
Now, it wasn't Aunt Zhao who was anxious, but her son.
"No, we can't report this!" Section Chief Zhao exclaimed, blocking the inspection team's path.
Du Ruoxia looked at him with a cold gaze, releasing a silent sense of oppression, and Section Chief Zhao actually took a step back.
"This won't do you any good. You might as well do me a favor, and then we can discuss things together."
Section Chief Zhao knew that solving the immediate problem still required Du Ruoxia to give in, so he could only adopt a softer attitude and wait and see.
Unfortunately, Du Ruoxia's patience had run out, and she no longer intended to get entangled with this family.
She would never allow him to have a chance to advance in his political career; such a person is not fit to serve the people!
"What good will your kindness do for me? Will it make me rich or make me more beautiful?" Her voice was cold, leaving no room for negotiation.
"Comrade, you say you are a military family member, but what does your husband do?" the inspectorate captain asked cautiously.
Their power is neither high nor low, and they are no longer what they were a few years ago; they don't want to do things that offend people.
Du Ruoxia smiled faintly, "No matter what my man's status is, it doesn't change the fact that she slandered a military family member!"
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