Reporters from the provincial newspaper also arrived. They conducted an exclusive interview with Xue Yanchen, Zhao Jun, and Luo Jingyan about the incident, and went deep into the relevant brigades to learn about the specific scenes and processes of the riot. After returning to the province, they wrote a very detailed article about the incident, which was published on the front page of the newspaper.
Not only provincial newspapers, but also the most authoritative newspapers in the country sent people to investigate the incident and published related articles in the most prominent parts of their newspapers. Television and radio stations also sent personnel to report on the incident.
The report specifically named three young men who bravely fought against the bandits and praised them.
However, in order to protect their personal safety and prevent them and their families from being targeted by terrorists hiding in the shadows, the report did not include their photos, or even mention their names and occupations.
Within a few days, thanks to the spread of the news through newspapers and television broadcasts, people all over the country became aware of the riot.
At the same time, the top leadership also issued official documents to various localities, mainly reminding the public to raise their awareness of prevention and be vigilant against the recurrence of such incidents. Local public security bureaus were instructed to strengthen the management and prevention of local security, cancel all kinds of large-scale gatherings, and not give criminals any opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
A week later, Xue Yanchen and Zhao Jun's injuries had largely healed, and they were both able to be discharged from the hospital. They would need to continue recuperating back at the educated youth settlement.
Grandma Qin and Qin Guangrong were worried that the conditions at the educated youth settlement were not good, so they specially set aside a room for Xue Yanchen at their home so that he could recuperate at the Qin family's house.
Ten days later, the two wounded soldiers had fully recovered. They went to the county with Luo Jingyan to receive the "Anti-Terrorism Hero" certificate and medal, personally awarded by the county's top official, and each of them received a reward of one hundred yuan.
After receiving the reward and bonus, Zhao Jun was reluctant to go back. He said to Xue Yanchen, "It's rare for us to be praised and given a bonus. How about we go to the state-run restaurant for a meal?"
Xue Yanchen glanced at him: "Judging from your interest, you seem to be planning to treat us?"
Zhao Jun gritted his teeth and, in order to achieve his own goal, nodded despite the financial pain.
"I'll treat you, but I'd like to invite Comrade Qin Zhenzhen. She took care of me when I was in the hospital, and I'd like her to come and have dinner with us."
Xue Yanchen and Luo Jingyan immediately saw through his thoughts.
However, neither of them had the authority to make decisions for Qin Zhenzhen, so they nodded and agreed to go and call Qin Zhenzhen.
Zhao Jun specially went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy several kilograms of pastries and fruits, and carried them to the Qin family.
When the Qin family saw this, they were all very puzzled. Zhao Jun was quick to speak, and when he saw Old Mrs. Qin and Wang Aizhi, he quickly called for them. Qin Guangrong and Qin Ping were not at home. Xue Yanchen introduced Zhao Jun to Old Mrs. Qin and Wang Aizhi.
They were filled with admiration when they learned that Zhao Jun was also a "hero of anti-terrorism" in this operation.
But why would a counter-terrorism hero buy things for their family?
Zhao Jun then revealed his purpose, and Grandma Qin and Wang Aizhi immediately realized that this matter was not simple.
Wang Aizhi said, "Zhenzhen is in her room. I'll go call her."
Qin Zhenzhen was shocked by Zhao Jun's visit. She only showed him some consideration because of Luo Jingyan and Xue Yanchen, and because Zhao Jun was a hero who rid the people of evil.
"Zhao Zhiqing, you're too kind. Why did you buy things for my family?"
"Comrade Qin, I am very touched that you took care of me when I was in the most difficult time. It is only right that I accept these things. Also, I am going to treat Xue and Luo to dinner today, and I would like to invite you to come along as well."
Qin Zhenzhen still felt unworthy of the offer, but seeing that Xue Yanchen and Luo Jingyan were both going, she agreed.
Zhao Jun was very happy.
When they arrived at the state-run restaurant, Zhao Jun took special care of Qin Zhenzhen when ordering food. If Qin Zhenzhen still couldn't see through Zhao Jun's enthusiasm, she would truly be a fool.
However, she remained calm and kept a proper distance from Zhao Jun, treating the dinner as a gathering with ordinary friends.
After the meal, the three said goodbye to Qin Zhenzhen. Qin Zhenzhen was polite and courteous to Zhao Jun, maintaining a proper distance and not showing any particular behavior.
On the way, Zhao Jun asked Xue Yanchen, "Do you think Comrade Qin has feelings for me?"
"No, I didn't see anything at all."
"Get lost!" Zhao Jun immediately showed his dissatisfaction. He was too embarrassed to ask Luo Jingyan, but Xue Yanchen insisted on teasing him: "Let me tell you, I must catch up with Comrade Qin Zhenzhen and become your cousin-in-law."
Luo Jingyan returned to the educated youth settlement and put all the medals and certificates she had received that day into her spatial storage, placing them together with the ones she had received before.
By this point, she had received four certificates of merit, one medal, and a prize of three hundred yuan.
Beijing City
Chen Xiaoyue used her relative's job at the educated youth settlement to find out Xue Yanchen's address in the countryside. She lied to her family, saying she was going there to visit Du Yinan. One early morning, she carried her luggage and boarded a train to Jilin Province.
I missed out once before because of a misunderstanding, but I absolutely can't miss out again this time. I have to win over the person I like, no matter what.
Luo Jingyan now has a sewing machine and some fabric, and with some free time these days, she's going to make clothes for her family.
She went to the cowshed to take their measurements, saying she wanted to buy them clothes.
Since Luo's parents' clothes were very worn out, they didn't refuse.
After Luo Jingyan left, Luo's mother sighed, "If it weren't for our daughter here, I don't know how our lives would have turned out."
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