Seeing that he hadn't spoken for a long time, Peng Hanmei said anxiously, "Old Li, please help me think of a solution."
"Things have become like this, what do you want me to do?
You guys should just be quiet for a couple of days. After they've calmed down, you can bring someone over to test her attitude."
Although Peng Hanmei was somewhat unhappy, she knew in her heart that this was the only other option.
But she never expected that the result would come so quickly, leaving them no chance to recover and no room for maneuver.
The army was going to issue a notice of criticism, call Duan Hongxia over for criticism and education, and also require Duan Hongxia to quit her job at the supply and marketing cooperative.
After hearing what Political Commissar Li said, Peng Hanmei couldn't believe that the army could be so strict.
Duan Hongxia can accept education and understand criticism, but why should she resign?
When Political Commissar Li told her about this, she was furious. "Why should I resign? She's doing a good job, why are you kicking her out?"
Political Commissar Li felt like cursing.
If Duan Hongxia were to take on a highly professional job like that of a teacher, other military wives might not have any objections.
The work in the supply and marketing cooperative does not require any professional knowledge, so any military wife can do it.
Everyone was quite dissatisfied with Duan Hongxia working as a salesperson in the supply and marketing cooperative.
This time, Brigade Commander Zhou's investigation and order gave them an outlet. Many people reported the matter and asked her to return her job.
"You are responsible for arranging jobs for the military wives, but you assigned Xiaoxia to the supply and marketing cooperative, which has caused dissatisfaction among some people.
Is she a military wife? Why do you arrange a job for her when other military wives haven't been able to find one yet? What do you think others will think?
The army allowed her to resign voluntarily, which was already giving her dignity. If she was expelled, that would be a complete disgrace.
If you continue to protect her like this, and someone accuses you of abusing your power for personal gain, I'll see what you'll do."
Peng Hanmei opened her mouth to retort, but no words came out.
Duan Hongxia was indeed not a military wife, and she had indeed arranged her own job at the supply and marketing cooperative.
But she has been in the position for so long without making any major mistakes, so her work attitude is still very good.
"But I promised my sister to take care of her."
Political Commissar Li also became angry. "If you are willing to sacrifice your own future just to take care of her, then just pretend I didn't say anything."
Of course, Peng Hanmei would not give up her future because of her.
She was even afraid that Duan Hongxia would implicate herself.
"So what do you think we should do about this?"
"Send Xiaoxia back to her hometown."
Peng Hanmei was very angry. How could he send people back at this time?
"What did you say?"
"I said we should send Duan Hongmei back to her hometown. No one in your hometown will know what she did. It will be good for her and us.
If she stays here, our family will have a bad reputation in the future.
Whenever she appears, everyone will remember what she did. Not only us, but even the children will bear the blame.
If she left, none of these problems would be a problem anymore.
As time goes by, everyone will gradually forget about this matter, and it will not affect you or me anymore."
Peng Hanmei was confused and didn't know what to do.
Her mind told her that what Political Commissar Li said was the best option, but her emotions did not allow her to do so.
She promised to take good care of Duan Hongxia, accepted her sister's money, and promised to help her find a good home in the army.
Now she wants to send him back, what will her sister think? How will others look at her?
If she goes back to her hometown in the future, she will be laughed to death.
"Let me think about it again."
Peng Hanmei was a little dazed when she walked out of the office.
Duan Hongxia originally had a bright future, but who would have thought it would end up like this.
On the other hand, Duan Hongxia was finally able to leave after receiving education.
She was ashamed and embarrassed. When the man spoke to her just now, the look in his eyes was full of mockery.
The army will also post a notice announcing her punishment.
What made her even more upset was that they asked her to resign voluntarily.
She couldn't imagine what her life would be like without this job.
Is she going to go back to the countryside, live a life of working from sunrise to sunset, and then marry a villager?
No, she doesn't want to.
Having finally escaped from the countryside, she didn't want to live that kind of life again.
When she saw Peng Hanmei, she ran over and hugged her, crying and saying, "What should I do, Auntie? The supply and marketing cooperative doesn't want me anymore. Go find someone to help me talk to them."
Peng Hanmei had not made up her mind at first, but after hearing her words, she immediately made the decision to send her back to her hometown.
If she loses this job, she will definitely cause trouble for herself in the future. How can she have the energy to help her clean up the mess?
Although she thought so in her heart, she pretended to be very kind on the surface and helped Duan Hongxia wipe away the tears from her face.
"Don't cry, this is the army's decision, there's nothing I can do about it."
Duan Hongxia looked at her in astonishment, even forgetting to shed tears. What did she mean by there was no way?
"Aunt, don't you care about me anymore?"
"I'm not ignoring you, but it's hard to find a job if you stay here.
And when something like this happens, everyone will be very dissatisfied with you. Can you tolerate everyone's ridicule?
It’s better to go back to your hometown where no one knows what you did and you can start your life over again.”
"But when I go home I have to work on the farm. How can I earn work points like those country people?"
Isn't she from the country?
I had only been working in the supply and marketing cooperative for a short time when I forgot my own identity and felt that I was superior to others.
Although Peng Hanmei was not willing to go back to the countryside, she found these words irritating.
Duan Hongxia was immersed in her own emotions and did not notice the flash of disgust in Peng Hanmei's eyes.
Seeing Peng Hanmei remained silent for a long time, she anxiously grabbed her hand and said, "Auntie, please speak."
"Don't worry, letting you go back to the countryside is just a transition. I'll have someone help keep an eye on you and find you a job in town."
Duan Hongxia was still very depressed. She had originally thought of marrying an officer in the army and becoming a senior officer's wife.
Even if she is not as powerful as my aunt, her life will definitely not be bad.
Who knew it would turn out like this now, she couldn't even stay in the army.
Fortunately, her aunt was willing to help her find a job, so it was a good outcome.
She stopped crying and wiped her tears, "Aunt, I will follow your arrangements."
"Okay, then I'll have someone book a train ticket for you, and you can pack up and go back home."
Duan Hongxia was stunned. "So soon? Can I stay for two more days?"
"Once the military announcement comes out, everyone in the family compound will know what you did. Can you face that? Can you handle it?"
She was usually admired by others, and she couldn't stand the situation that Peng Hanmei described.
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