Chapter 122 End of the text and move towards a new life
"Yesterday afternoon, the National Science Conference opened grandly at the Great Hall of the People. Delegations from 30 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous prefectures, including Taiwan, attended..."
As soon as Yan Jigang left and Qi Fang was no longer around, it felt like something was missing at home. Even Qi Yanyu was the one listening to the radio.
The child, like his uncle back then, listened attentively at the table and asked Yan Xue, "Is this the conference Dad is attending?"
"Yes, that's what your father attended, representing him and his teacher."
Yan Xue had just coaxed her little daughter to sleep. The one-month-old baby had a white and tender face, and her two little fists were clenched beside her face. She would no longer be disliked by her brother for being ugly.
As for her brother, upon hearing about their father's appearance on the radio, he immediately said, "I want to go to this conference someday, too. I'll drive there."
The child has grown taller in the past two years, but his enthusiasm for cars has not diminished. He has been eager to try his father's bicycle for some time.
The second old lady was packing up nearby. "Okay, drive there. Yan Yu will take great-grandmother with him."
Then he picked up a pressure cooker and asked Yan Xue, "Can this be mailed too? It's quite expensive, it would be a shame to give it away."
The graduate school of USTC was completed in Yenching on the 1st of this month. Yan Xue and Qi Fang were both leaving, so it was naturally impossible for them to leave the old lady and the child behind.
So the second old lady had just followed her granddaughter and grandson-in-law from the countryside to the city a few years ago, and now she was going to move to Beijing with her granddaughter and grandson-in-law again. She never dared to think about it in her dreams, it just seemed unreal.
The problem is that this time I'm going far, so I definitely can't take everything from home with me like I did last time, especially living things.
The two dogs were old and were adopted from the Liu family. Liu Weiguo planned to take them back home to take care of them in their old age, and the old lady also planned to give away the few chickens that she could not finish eating.
There were still a lot of things left, and Yan Xue had experience in shipping, so she decided to send them all in small loads to Yanjing.
After hearing what the old lady said, she took a look and said, "This can be mailed. Except for the ones that are very large and take up a lot of space, it can be mailed."
She bought these things originally for cultivating fungus strains. It took only two years to build the pilot project, and now it is simply for home use.
Hearing this, the old lady put down the pressure cooker with confidence and looked at the tables and chairs at home that she was destined to be unable to take away. "What a pity, everything is still in good condition."
The old man knows how to live. He repairs and mends the things in his hands over and over again and is reluctant to throw anything away.
I was just cleaning up when someone knocked on the door. "Excuse me, are Comrade Qi Fang and Comrade Yan Xue living here?"
Yan Xue went out and saw that it was still a uniformed person. "I am Yan Xue, comrade, what can I do for you?"
After the other party entered the room, he took out a notebook and said, "I would like to ask you about Wu Xingde's work in Changshan two years ago."
They turned out to be here to investigate Wu Xingde. After a year of this reckoning, it was finally Wu Xingde's turn.
In fact, Wu Xingde did want to divorce his current wife after he returned, but some things are easier said than done, not to mention that his wife was the one who initiated the divorce.
In order to get a divorce, his brother-in-law forced his wife's ex-husband's family to death. No matter how many reasons he gave, his wife could see through them at a glance.
Seeing that her family was powerful, he rushed to climb up to them. Now that her family is in trouble, he wants to distance himself from them. How can this be a good thing?
She also said that she would get him out first and then find a way to pull them in after he got his footing. Did she really think she was a fool?
Wu Xingde now has no skills and is also an old man who has been married for the second time. It is impossible for him to use the same trick again and find a powerful Yue family to help him solve the problem.
So the big ship he had boarded so excitedly entangled him, dragged him, and finally dragged him into the water.
Yan Xue still has the evidence. Even if Wu Xingde cannot be liquidated this time, she will hand it over after a comprehensive cleanup of the team in two years.
Of course, she didn't exaggerate. Wu Xingde dug his own grave and was too deeply involved with those people. Even if she didn't exaggerate, he would not have a good ending.
But we didn’t expect that just after sending away the people who were conducting the investigation, two more people came the next day to re-investigate the Su Changqing case.
Qi Fang and Wei Shuxian's appeal was finally seen and taken seriously. At that moment, even Yan Xue felt a pang of sadness in her heart, as she felt that Qi Fang and Wei Shuxian had finally waited for this day.
It was just that Qi Fang was not at home and was unable to hear the news first. She told him that Qi Fang was attending a science conference in Yanjing.
The other party obviously came according to the address and was not aware of the matter. After learning some more about the situation from her, he said goodbye and left.
Yan Xue immediately wrote a letter to tell Qi Fang about this, but Qi Fang met the two people in charge of the investigation first, which was faster than the letter.
He had just returned from a day of meetings and when he saw the other person in the hotel, for some reason, he thought of Yan Xue at that moment.
If Yan Xue knew about this, she would definitely be happy, for him, for his wife, and for her teacher.
Qi Fang found himself calmer than he had imagined. He went back and told the person he shared the room with, and then had a conversation with him in the hotel.
The other party mainly came to verify some details with him, especially the letters he submitted, and repeatedly asked him whether the contents of the letters were true.
Su Changqing was originally labeled a traitor because he had studied in the Soviet Union and had correspondence with foreign countries. Therefore, the materials submitted by Qi Fang mainly consisted of these letters and translations.
But the original letter had been destroyed long ago, and there was no evidence to prove that the content he submitted was true, so we came to him to verify it.
Qi Fang wasn't one to talk nonsense, so he didn't explain much. He just asked, "Are there any books or materials I haven't read?"
The two were a little surprised, but those who were responsible for reinvestigating an old case were not fools, so they went to find an old newspaper as instructed.
What he was looking for was the previous issue of the Yenching Daily. Qi Fang had only been in Beijing for a few days, so it was impossible for him to have read it.
After handing the things over, Qi Fang looked at them silently for a while, then handed them back to them, and then recited the contents word for word in front of them.
The two had never seen anyone recite something in public before, and their initial shock and disbelief gradually turned into amazement, numbness, and accustomedness.
When he felt it was almost done, Qi Fang stopped and looked at them. "Teacher, there is a lot of academic content in that letter. I have read it all."
Because they had all read it and knew what was written there, and they were also aware that Wu Xingde knew it as well, which was why they were so angry.
But fortunately, no matter how bad the world is, there will still be light after a long period of darkness.
Those who lose their humanity, trample on morality and ignore the law will eventually pay the price for everything they have done.
Those who work diligently, devote their heart and soul, and make silent contributions will eventually be vindicated and receive justice.
After Qi Fang sent everyone away, he picked up his pen and wrote a letter to Yan Xue, sharing it with the person who had accompanied him through the darkness.
As soon as the letter was sent out, he received a letter from Yan Xue. That person, like him, wanted to share the news with him as soon as possible.
Qi Fang stroked the gentle and beautiful handwriting with his fingertips, feeling more at peace than ever before, as if this was the entire direction of his future.
Having someone like this who misses him, understands him, and has a tacit understanding with him is the warm light that he has embraced in his arms before this long darkness ends.
On March 31, the 14-day science and technology conference concluded successfully in the conference hall, and an award ceremony was held.
Qi Fang went on stage twice to receive the outstanding achievements of the project and his personal award as an advanced scientific researcher.
He is also the only one who received the Advanced Scientific Researcher award as the first participant in the project rather than the host, which left a deep impression on many people.
Looking at the familiar name on the certificate of outstanding achievements, Qi Fang was silent for a long time, and then mailed this hard-earned certificate to his teacher's wife Wei Shuxian.
This is the teacher's honor and should be given to the teacher's wife, so that the teacher's wife knows that the teacher's efforts have not been in vain and his contributions have not been wasted.
The recognition of Su Changqing at this science and technology conference also sends a signal that it is not far from his chance to overturn the verdict.
Sure enough, in April, the People's Daily published a report to clear the name of Professor Su Changqing, who died unjustly in prison, and restore his reputation.
Looking at the contributions listed above, Qi Fang didn't speak for a long time and silently held Yan Xue in his arms.
He also mailed this newspaper to his master's wife Wei Shuxian with great care. It was heavy and carried the long-awaited wish of both of them.
Unexpectedly, Wei Shuxian was also thinking about him. She wrote him a thick letter and also brought him a piece of news that the province was going to hold an ashes placement ceremony for Su Changqing.
In addition to the ashes placement ceremony, Su Changqing's photo will also be placed in the school history archives of Tsinghua University of Technology as a school hero with outstanding contributions.
"Let's go too, at least to see the teacher off." Yan Xue said to Qi Fang after reading the contents of the letter.
In fact, they were already preparing to leave. Just these few days, Qi Fang came back and said that he had found a house near Yan University.
But it doesn’t matter. She also wants to meet that admirable teacher, professor, and scientific researcher who has influenced Qi Fang’s life.
The only inconvenience was that their baby was still breastfeeding on Valentine's Day, so they had to take her with them to see her father's kindness.
The couple did not waste any time and rushed to Qing City the day before the ashes placement ceremony. At that time, Wei Shuxian had already returned to the city, but did not return to the place where she and Su Changqing used to live.
A few years passed, Wei Shuxian's hair had turned white, and she looked very old. Between her brows, there was only the calmness of having fulfilled her long-cherished wish and no longer having to worry.
Yan Xue knew as soon as she saw it that this time no one could stop her and prevent her from walking towards Su Changqing.
Seeing the baby Qi Zhiyu, her eyes became more lively and gentle, "Why do his eyes look like Xiaofang's? But everything else is like you."
Yan Xue didn't know why Qi Fang's peach blossom eyes gene was so strong. Both of his children looked like him, and neither of them had round eyes like her.
However, this child has a better temperament than her brother, at least she treats her old father better than her brother. Qi Fang once hugged her and said, "Why aren't they all daughters?"
Obviously, he still remembered how his son had been against him when he was a child. However, little Qi Yanyu had long forgotten about it, and his relationship with his father had gradually improved in the past two years.
Especially his father can take him to touch those machines and cars. He once took him and Yan Xue to the provincial capital to play, and also took him to see a real tank, which made the little guy very excited.
Of course, although baby Qi Zhiyu came with them, he could not go to the cemetery with his parents, and was temporarily taken care of by Wang Zhengrong's wife.
The sky was a little cloudy on the day of the ashes placement ceremony, but it didn't rain. The heavy air hung over the cemetery, making it seem particularly solemn.
Nearly a hundred people attended the ceremony, including the local committee, school leaders, teachers, scientific research colleagues, and some students Su Changqing had taught.
No matter what these people did in the past or what they think now, Su Changqing finally got the honor and respect he deserved.
Unlike in the original book, because Qi Fang's research results were plagiarized by Wu Xingde, his name did not appear in the history of hydrostatic research until his death.
Among those on the rehabilitation list, he was just an inconspicuous one, and all his glory was overshadowed by the honor stolen by Wu Xingde.
Otherwise, Qi Fang wouldn't have hated Wu Xingde so much, and hated himself so much, spending his entire life on it, and only being in his forties when he was already exhausted.
Fortunately, everything is different now. Su Changqing's life's work was not stolen, and Qi Fang is standing by her side in good health.
Yan Xue walked forward with Qi Fang, bowed, and placed the prepared white flowers in front of Su Changqing's tomb as a gift to this respectable and lovely teacher Qi Fang.
I also want to express my gratitude to the scientists and researchers who also suffered in this turmoil. I hope that they, like Su Changqing, can all wait for justice, even if it is belated.
After returning from the cemetery, Qi Fang took Yan Xue to pay homage to his grandfather, the relative who had accompanied him throughout his childhood.
The old man was also a scholar and came from a well-off family. His only good thing was that he passed away before everything began.
Therefore, this turmoil did not affect him, and he could still sleep peacefully among the green mountains and clear waters, accompanying his two sons who died young.
On the tombstones of her two uncles, Yan Xue saw the old man’s calligraphy, which was magnificent and had a sense of freedom.
Yes, all three of his children died young, and he had to see his children die three times. If he was not free and easy, he would have been depressed long ago.
Yan Xue thought of Qi Fang's courtesy name, which was also the name he later changed to. "Did your grandfather give you this courtesy name?"
"Yes, my grandfather gave it to me before he died." Qi Fang's answer did not surprise her. "He hoped that I would not be sad and would be able to open up and feel happy."
No wonder the word "Shu" was used. It's a pity that fate played tricks on him. In the original book, he was never able to be open-minded and relaxed for most of his life.
"What's your name?" Yan Xue felt that this name didn't seem like the old man's style.
Sure enough, the name was not chosen by the old man. "My father gave it to me when we were about to be liberated."
Qi Fang finished speaking and glanced at her, as if he knew what she would ask. "My brother was fighting in the war at that time, and my father hoped to win the battle."
They were all really simple wishes. Yan Xue smiled and said, "That's a good choice. Each one has its own merits."
Qi Fang said "hmm", and after a while he looked at her again, "The snow is nice too."
"It's very common." Yan Xue said, "There are a lot of people with that name. Miss Yan and I have the same name."
"Not the same." Qi Fang just said, how could she be the same as others?
She was the only one in this world, a pleasant surprise for him. Only when she called him did this name have a different meaning.
After sweeping the tomb, the two men walked downstairs, just when the dark clouds dispersed, revealing a bit of blue sky.
The sudden brightness made both of them squint their eyes before looking at each other.
"Can you carry me again?"
"Can you let me carry you again?"
The couple spoke at the same time, looked at each other, and smiles appeared in their eyes again.
Qi Fang's eyes were actually very beautiful when he smiled, as if there was light in them. Yan Xue couldn't help but reach out and touch the corner of his eyes.
"So this is what you look like when you smile." She nodded again and the man caught her hand.
Qi Fang's action seemed as if he was about to pull her over and hug her. Seeing this, she turned around and quickly put her hands on his back.
Soon Qi Fang lifted her up steadily and weighed her. "It seems to have gained some weight."
"I have grown taller." Yan Xue emphasized, although she was only two centimeters taller than when they first met.
But two centimeters is still high. She leaned over the side of the man's neck and looked at his face. "Do you think I'm too heavy?"
"No, it's fine." Qi Fang's answer always made her wonder if there was some inappropriate connotation in it.
But his back was really broad, and his hands were really steady. Yan Xue buried her face in them, "That's great."
Even if this world develops for another thirty years, it will not be as prosperous and convenient as in her previous life, but it has made up for many of her regrets and shortcomings.
Here she has a successful career, a university where she is about to realize her dream, family and children, and him.
There is also a broad back that supports her steadily, holds her up, and gives her a harbor to rest in when she is tired, and a support she can find when she turns around.
No matter how high she flies or how far she goes, there is never any emptiness behind her. It is the sense of security that she finally found in two lifetimes.
Yan Xue heard Qi Fang say "hmm", which seemed to indicate that he agreed with her. She was about to say something else when she suddenly felt something was wrong. "Are you taking a detour behind my back?"
Qi Fang didn't even pause, his expression and voice remained normal, "No, this is the way down the mountain."
Yan Xue didn't believe it. "Who are you kidding? It didn't take us this long to go up the mountain."
In order to find evidence, she quickly glanced around, "This isn't the way up the mountain. It's not like I don't know how to look."
This time Qi Fang was silent. She patted him on the shoulder and said, "Alright, put me down. If you don't go back quickly, Zhiyu will cry."
When the couple returned, the little guy had indeed been crying for a long time, which made Yan Xue glare at Qi Fang.
Qi Fang didn't dare to say anything. He quietly took the bag for his wife and washed the diaper for his daughter. Well, he didn't give her the cold shoulder this time.
When the two returned to Changshan, they were really ready to set off. The house had already been sold, and they just had to wait to move.
Because most of the things have been sent by LTL mail, they don't have much to take, but many people still come to deliver them.
Liu Weiguo, Zhou Wenhui, Lang Yue'e, Guo Chang'an... and even the apprentices of Gao Daidi and Yan Xue, who got married a few years ago.
Yan Xue looked at the familiar faces and asked, "Why are you all here? It's not like Qi Fang and I never come back."
This is where her dream began, and it also contains too many of her emotions and ties. If she has the chance in the future, she will come back to visit, and I believe Qi Fang will do the same.
But the crowd still sent them to the car, waving all the way until they were out of sight.
Two days later, the train stopped at Yanjing Station. Yan Xue and Qi Fang got off the train, holding their children, carrying things, supporting the second old lady, and holding Qi Yanyu's hand.
Yan Jigang had received the news long ago and was waiting at the platform in advance, "This way! Grandma, this way!"
A man ran over, wearing a plaid shirt and exuding a bookish air. He was no longer the little boy who dared to wipe away his tears secretly when he saw Yan Xue off.
Without waiting for Qi Fang to carry the second old lady, he even bent over and carried the grandmother on his back, "Brother-in-law, let me do it."
He walked steadily in front and finally grew into an adult who could be relied upon.
Yan Xue watched without saying anything, turned around to look at Qi Fang, and then took her two children to a new life.
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