Xu Jin was no stranger to Mao Yiheng's reputation. He had led the entire brigade to Mao's doorstep, and yet he still dared to turn around and bite back.
Mao Yiheng choked on his words.
Captain Wu: "Our team members were at home, some studying, some working. Who knew they would come and threaten us, demanding we give false testimony for criminals? When we refused, they threatened to kill us. We're truly facing unforeseen disaster. What kind of society is this? Aren't they just bandits?"
"That's not how it is! You're framing my son!" Mao Yiheng roared.
"Let's not talk about your son for now. Who led the trouble at Qingshan Brigade today?" Director Xu asked.
Tugang Village was silent...
At this point, Captain Wu and Secretary Lu needed to step in and take leadership. They immediately came out to thank Director Xu. "Thank you so much! You came just in time. Otherwise, we don't know what would have happened."
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The fight began in early 1976 amidst this fierce battle.
Director Xu ordered the Qingshan Brigade to send out horse-drawn carts and bring back the ringleaders and several others who had charged ahead to the police station.
Four people had broken legs, and one person couldn't move an arm.
There's no time to take statements yet, so let's just ask these people a few questions first...
With so many people, it won't be finished anytime soon. And in this cold weather, everyone feels quite chilly standing outside.
Wei Aiguo rubbed Song Yan's hands together, "Are you cold?"
"Not bad!" Song Yan tried to pull his hand away, but he didn't let go.
Song Yan felt a gaze upon her. She turned around and saw Fang Jinghua looking at the two of them.
Because Song Yan looked back, Fang Jinghua immediately turned her head away.
Song Yan kicked Wei Aiguo, and it was all because of this guy who provoked them.
Wei Aiguo understood what Song Yan meant: "Others have nothing to do with me."
Song Yan shook off Wei Aiguo and turned around.
Fang Jinghua is scared now.
She saw how hard Song Yan was hitting her with the stick. The stick was even making a whooshing sound.
When Wei Aiguo swung the stick, there was a chorus of wails.
Fang Jinghua knew that she was working honestly and avoiding trouble. But for some reason, she was still afraid.
Judging from this situation, it seems like things won't be over soon.
Wei Aiguo went to find Captain Wu: "Uncle Wu, look, this won't be finished anytime soon, and look at these women. They're going to freeze to death..."
Wei Aiguo clearly doted on his wife, and several women, led by Wang Wenjuan, gathered around and teased him, "Look how much Wei Lao Er cares for his wife."
"What do you mean women can't stand it? It's that people are afraid their wives can't stand it."
Wang Wenjuan nudged Song Yan with her elbow, "If I were a man, I would also cherish a woman as beautiful and capable as her."
"What was it called again? What was it called again?" Sun Akun's wife asked.
Sister-in-law Cheng: "Even my sister has to call you 'Auntie,' don't you have any manners?"
Li Yuanzhao: "That's called being presentable in the living room and capable in the kitchen."
Li Yuanzhao and Shen Hanyang also came over.
Wang Wenjuan looked at Shen Hanyang: "Why did you come along to join in the fun? Don't you know you're pregnant?"
Shen Hanyang smiled but didn't say anything.
Li Yuanzhao: "I think we should find a man to teach physical education in our literacy class from now on! He'll be fine!" Li Yuanzhao pointed to Wei Aiguo.
That means you need to learn a few skills to fight a war.
Sister-in-law Cheng was the first to agree: "I think this one is great! Just being tall and strong isn't enough!"
"Are you trying to say your man is no good?" Chen Xiaodong's wife said.
Saying a man is impotent is a taboo subject.
"Are you trying to kill me? You're just spouting nonsense." Sister-in-law Cheng slapped her...
There must have been some hits in the melee, but rural people are tough; a little hit is nothing to them.
It's clear that Tugang Village is at a disadvantage now. They are at a loss both in terms of reason and physical well-being.
The women felt it was quite a thrill. The men felt the same way.
Wei Aiguo and his men quickly took down a group of people, and Tugang Village lost its numerical advantage.
A group of women helped the men of their brigade beat up a villager in Tugang Village; the villagers were just there to take the beating.
So, having just finished a battle, they were in a very good mood. The women had already begun to laugh and talk without restraint.
Team Leader Wu: "Where's the Women's Director? Shouldn't you take everyone back to the weaving group? Things aren't finished here, don't go home yet..."
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This afternoon, the Qingshan Brigade was as festive as if it were Chinese New Year.
Every family felt they should cook something delicious.
Even Cheng Kuan's wife and Cheng Yong's family were in the mood to cook something delicious. Today they had fought hard, fought to the death.
Cheng Kuan's wife held her own even when she confronted a man. She was going all out. Mao Yiheng was dreaming! She herself was perfectly clear-headed; her husband had committed arson and murder, a capital offense in any era.
Today, the people in the brigade didn't look at them with such disgust.
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Song Yan's family is making dumplings.
Old Han's side didn't dare to make such complicated food, for fear of being seen by others. Song Yan's side made it all for them.
Every time I make dumplings, I make a lot.
Aunt Wei is now very happy. It's not uncommon for fights to break out between brigades, but whenever one happens, her son has to go. She used to worry about that a lot.
Now, Aunt Wei is both happy and worried. She's happy because her son is still the same as before, the one who can still stand in front and earn praise.
She was worried that people would say her son was useless.
What he's worried about is that if something like this happens again, his son will be standing in front of him again.
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