After hearing the verdict, Xu Zhenzhu didn't say anything else, she just wanted to see her biological mother, Miao Cuihua.
Miao Cuihua has already sent someone to inform her, but Miao Cuihua refuses to come to see her.
They say she poisoned someone, ruined the Xu family's reputation, and now the family is so ashamed because of her. She'll just pretend she never gave birth to this troublesome daughter.
They also sent someone to ask Xu Zhenzhu if, since she was to be sent to a farm in Victoria, her job could be left to the Xu family.
After hearing what Miao Cuihua had told her, Xu Zhenzhu locked herself in her room and cried and laughed for half the night before finally asking to see Xu Ningyan.
So Gu Zhiyuan was able to come back for two reasons: firstly, the case was almost over, and secondly, he wanted to persuade Xu Ningyan to meet with Xu Zhenzhu to see if there was anything Xu Zhenzhu hadn't explained.
Of course, Gu Zhiyuan's attitude was that Xu Ningyan had better not go.
Xu Zhenzhu probably doesn't have anything of value to reveal.
Moreover, Xu Zhenzhu has always harbored ill will towards Xu Ningyan. If they actually meet, out of a desire for revenge, she might make up a few things to frame Xu Ningyan. Even if the truth is eventually found out, it will still have a negative impact, won't it?
After thinking about it, Xu Ningyan felt that he should go see Xu Zhenzhu and settle things once and for all.
Therefore, he readily agreed: "I'd better go see her, otherwise people might think you're showing favoritism inside, which would be even worse for you! I'll go see her. Even if Xu Zhenzhu framed and slandered me, I believe in you, and I believe the organization can clear my name!"
Gu Zhiyuan glanced at Xu Ningyan and knew that this little girl was devoted to him wholeheartedly. Even at this moment, she did not forget to protect him, fearing that his reputation would be affected, but she did not care about herself at all.
That glance was filled with boundless emotions; if Xu Ningyan were to see it, he would surely be shocked.
Unfortunately, she was engrossed in eating snails and completely missed this scene.
Gu Zhiyuan was both amused and exasperated. He composed himself and started slurping up the snails.
They then continued talking about the outcome for the Lu family and Meng Ruyi.
Lu's father and mother were sent to a farm in Northwest China for reform through labor, with no time limit. They might end up being buried in the Northwest for the rest of their lives.
The results for Lu Kai and Meng Ruyi are confidential and cannot be disclosed.
As for Lu Zheng, he was implicated by Lu Kai and the Lu family, and he could no longer stay in the army. He had to submit a transfer application immediately after returning home.
Speaking of Lu Zheng, everyone feels it's a pity.
He was completely implicated by his family, and he was also a victim.
Everyone knows he's innocent, but there's nothing we can do; military regulations can't be changed just for him.
However, Xu Changfeng revealed that because Lu Zheng was a victim, the place and conditions for his transfer would be more lenient, which could be considered some compensation.
As for Lu Zheng's future, without the burden of the Lu family, his life might be better.
After saying all that, Gu Zhiyuan hesitated for a moment, then finally mustered the courage to ask, "A-Ning, aren't you going to ask why I know so much about these things? And why I haven't been home for so many days? Aren't you even a little bit curious?"
Xu Ningyan stared at Gu Zhiyuan in shock. Was this something she could ask? Did he even care about his life?
But looking at Gu Zhiyuan's awkward expression, it seemed like he didn't even ask if I didn't care.
Xu Ningyan thought for a moment and then said, "Although I am a little curious, I know the rules: don't ask questions you shouldn't ask!"
This answer is guaranteed to be correct.
Although Gu Zhiyuan felt a little regretful and awkward, he was mostly happy and approving.
With this kind of awareness, this girl will probably be able to understand his work better in the future, right?
After thinking for a moment, he finally spoke: "Ah Ning, I'm very happy and gratified that you understand me! I can't tell you right now. I'll explain after everything is over, okay?"
Xu Ningyan quickly waved his hand: "If it violates the rules, there's no need to explain! Anyway, I believe you, Big Brother, would never do anything bad! I understand, I really do! No need to explain!"
I was startled, so I decided not to explain.
To be able to use the excuse of being sent down from the capital to a local area and hide one's identity for several years, one can imagine what kind of earth-shattering secret that must have been involved.
She's just a country girl, so she won't get involved.
Hugging a powerful patron is important, but your life is more important!
Gu Zhiyuan was both annoyed and amused by Xu Ningyan's eagerness to avoid him.
However, I could see Xu Ningyan's attitude, and I felt completely relieved.
Let's not talk about these things anymore, let's change the subject and talk about other things.
For example, given the current situation at the machinery factory, Wu Jie seized this opportunity and rightfully secured his position as the factory director. Lu Xing's network of connections and influence was almost completely wiped out by Wu Jie during this time.
Lin's father has been promoted from director of the engineering design department to deputy factory director, in charge of engineering design and production.
As for the position of director of the engineering design department, it was already assumed that Gu Zhiyuan would be bypassed, but Lin Feng and Wan Liujun are still young and not yet capable of managing the department.
Therefore, Lin's father also served as the director of the engineering design department and promoted an older colleague to the position of deputy director of the engineering design department.
In other words, the deputy director position that Lu Kai and the Lu family had worked so hard for and longed for was actually snatched up by someone else.
I wonder how they felt when they found out.
Xu Ningyan also mentioned encountering Xu Changfeng, wondering if Xu Changfeng would go back to see Aunt Xie.
As they talked, their hands and mouths were constantly busy, and they kept feeding the snails to each other.
The snails aren't too spicy at first, but the more you eat, the more addictive they become.
The two of them finished a small bowl of snails, and were still a little hungry.
Seeing that Gu Zhiyuan liked it, Xu Ningyan thought for a moment and agreed to go to the river in a few days to catch a bucket of snails to cook for him. Gu Zhiyuan then rubbed his stomach and told Xu Ningyan to go back to the house to wash up, leaving him to clean the table and wash the dishes.
Xu Ningyan slept very well that night, but the light in Gu Zhiyuan's room didn't go out until midnight.
When Xu Ningyan got up in the morning, Gu Zhiyuan had already bought breakfast and told her that he had asked for leave for her.
After the two ate breakfast and tidied up, Gu Zhiyuan rode his bicycle with her towards the machinery factory.
With Gu Zhiyuan accompanying her, Xu Ningyan only needed to register to enter the machinery factory.
When she arrived near the courtyard, Xu Ningyan saw several familiar faces: Gu Zhiyuan had led the people who had gone up the mountain to rescue her, and a few of Sun Zhou's black market henchmen.
Everyone nodded to Xu Ningyan, but no one came up to speak.
Gu Zhiyuan led her into the courtyard, where they ran into Sun Zhou.
Xu Ningyan was startled when she saw Sun Zhoucai. Gu Zhiyuan at most looked a little haggard and thinner.
Sun Zhou had lost a lot of weight, his hair and beard were messy, and he had huge dark circles under his eyes. He held a cigarette in his hand, but didn't dare to smoke it. He smelled it in front of his nose and then tucked it back behind his ear.
The clothes probably hadn't been washed for days. Even a few steps off the ground, a pungent, sour smell of sweat wafted up, like old pickled vegetables just pulled out of a sauerkraut jar.
Xu Ningyan subtly moved behind Gu Zhiyuan, a fresh scent of soap filling her nostrils, making her feel comfortable.
Sun Zhou's eyes lit up when he saw Xu Ningyan, and he practically pounced on her: "Comrade Xu, we've finally found you! That Xu Zhenzhu woman is such a troublemaker! Last night she wouldn't let go of her desire to see you, keeping us up all night! One minute she was threatening to hang herself, the next she was threatening to cut her wrists, then she was threatening to bang her head against the wall. None of us brothers dared to close our eyes all night—"
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