Deputy Director Zhang's lips curled into a formulaic smile, his voice slow and deliberate, "This doesn't follow procedure. The organization is conducting a serious investigation into Comrade Lan Tian's case. Her family background is complicated; her maternal grandfather..."
“Deputy Director Zhang!” He Yanzhi interrupted him, his eyes like a drawn sword pointing directly at him, speaking slowly and deliberately, his voice low but each word like a hammer blow:
“I, He Yanzhi, guarantee with my Party membership, my head, all my honors, and this military uniform! Comrade Lan Tian saved the lives of revolutionary soldiers! She herself is loyal to the Party and has a clean history! If you have any questions, come at me! Now, immediately, open the door!”
His chest heaved violently, and the veins on his forehead throbbed faintly; it was a posture of recklessness and unquestionable resolve.
Deputy Director Zhang's facial muscles twitched, and his formulaic smile froze completely.
The few seconds of stalemate between the two felt incredibly long.
Finally, Deputy Director Zhang averted his gaze, cleared his throat, and said, "Since Commander He has put it this way, well... alright then! I can trust your judgment for now. However..."
He looked up and emphasized, "The investigation process must continue. She must be available for questioning by the organization at any time! Open the door!"
The last two words were spoken to the guard, carrying a hint of barely perceptible embarrassment and anger.
With a clang, the lock opened.
The door was slowly pushed open, creating a suffocating contrast with the blinding sunlight outside.
He Yanzhi stepped inside expressionlessly.
The hut was low and narrow, and its only window was boarded up tightly, letting in only a few meager rays of light through the cracks.
In the corner, a figure was huddled up.
"Comrade Lan Tian?"
He Yanzhi unconsciously softened his voice.
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