After hearing those forced remarks, Yang Feng and the others were almost laughing out of anger.
Damn it, his legs didn’t want to stand still anymore, but the heavy pressure on his shoulders made him behave and not dare to act recklessly.
"Why are you so anxious? It's just a few words." Yang Chuan rolled his eyes at him and continued in a low voice, "If a fight breaks out later, it won't be too late for us to take sides."
"Brother, I'll listen to you." Yang Feng couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.
Big brother hit the nail on the head. It’s just a few words. They can’t lose their position first.
"I didn't steal the eggs." Yan Mingli looked at the excited members, many of whom were flattering and envious of him this afternoon. Only half a day later, these people started to besiege him again.
"Poor Goudan, he was bullied by a thief. He must not die a good death." Aunt Yang slapped the ground, looking like she was mourning.
"Could it be that Yang Goudan wants to stop..."
The inadvertent speculation seemed to open a window for Aunt Yang. She immediately got up from the ground, pulled Yang Goudan beside her and moved closer to Nie Hongshan.
The sour smell of hair that hadn't been washed for several days hit Nie Hongshan's forehead directly. He dodged it by knocking his pipe against his wrist.
"Captain, you have to stand up for us poor and lower-middle peasants. It must be my dog who discovered the conspiracy of the five categories of elements, so he is being retaliated against."
Aunt Yang cried bitterly and managed to portray Yang Goudan as a heroic figure who fought wits and courage with class enemies.
Hearing this, Nie Hongshan's thoughts began to race. This was a perfect opportunity.
Mo Yutong didn't come along, which meant she didn't want to get involved in this mess, so Yan Mingli couldn't take advantage of her influence.
However, even if she came, without any evidence to prove Yan Mingli's innocence, it would only leave the members with the impression that she was bullying others.
Once there is such a big thorn stuck in the hearts of the members, there will be a lot he can do.
It just so happened that he had made an appointment with Platoon Leader Yao and Director Xiao to come to his house tonight to discuss his daughter's work arrangements after she quit her job as a scorekeeper.
Now we can ask them to come out as witnesses and at the same time prove Yan Mingli's crime of counter-revolutionary theft.
If they could work harder and accuse him of speculation and let him be shot twice, then they would have fulfilled their wish and wiped out the Yan family.
"Dear members, please listen to me for a few words..." Nie Hongshan put his pipe on his belt and pressed down with both hands.
After the members quieted down, he continued, "Whether it's Tongzi Commune, Pingshang Brigade, or our Third Production Team, we will strictly crack down on acts that undermine the foundations of socialism, such as theft. We will show zero tolerance."
"What are the people? They are the foundation of the production team, the strength of the commune, the future of the country, and the hope of the nation." Nie Hongshan waved his fist passionately.
Then, with a vengeful look on his face, he gritted his teeth and said, "But today, some people are trying to overthrow the dictatorship of the proletariat, restore capitalism, steal the blood and sweat of the people, and oppress and harm the children of poor and lower-middle peasants."
"Yan Mingli, as a member of the fifth category, why don't you confess your crimes and pray for leniency from the organization?" Nie Hongshan asked anxiously with a frown on his face.
"What crime does the captain want me to confess?" Yan Mingli stood there with his back straight, like a young poplar standing proudly, not afraid of the snow or frost, nor the wind and rain.
He would never agree to be forced to confess his crime and accept punishment without any evidence and based only on speculation.
"They are so stubborn! They are really so stubborn! It seems that I, the production team leader, can no longer suppress the rebellious nature of the five categories of elements. Fine, fine!" Nie Hongshan said angrily with a deep hatred, but his eyes could not help but glance at the side door.
Xiao Chunrong and Yao Junkun, who were leaning against the side door to watch the show, saw the look in Nie Hongshan's eyes and felt that they had lost out on this meal tonight.
Nie Hongshan was too calculating to handle two things in one meal.
Yao Junkun's face suddenly turned ugly, but Xiao Chunrong, who was a generation older than him, cleared his throat calmly and slowly walked out from the shadows.
He saw the matter more deeply than Yao Junkun, so he could naturally sense a different meaning in it.
"Director Xiao, Platoon Leader Yao, I really... feel ashamed of the organization's training of me." Seeing the two people walking out one after another, Nie Hongshan also breathed a sigh of relief.
He, as a production team leader, might not be able to stop the incident today, but with the addition of the security director and the militia platoon leader, it would be different, at least the political significance would be different.
"Captain Nie, you're joking. Some people are rotten to the core, and you can't control them." Since Yao Junkun has stood up, his position must be clear.
"Director Xiao, Platoon Leader Yao, this matter still needs your help." Nie Hongshan looked at them with a sincere smile in his eyes.
We have all been working at the grassroots level for many years and are well aware of the intricacies involved. Yan Mingli handled this matter well, which is also a political achievement.
Sacrificing one fifth-category element may bring a bright future to many people.
After all, if Nie Hongshan takes a step forward, the people in front of him will definitely take a step forward as well, layer by layer, filling in the gaps, and more people will benefit.
Thinking of this, Yao Junkun immediately put on a stern face and said, "Comrade Chairman proposed leniency for those who confess and severity for those who resist 25 years ago. You are still young, don't go down the road of no return."
"I didn't steal the eggs, nor did I want to kill Yang Goudan." Yan Mingli looked at him and said firmly.
He refused to admit any of the charges that were pinned on him.
After listening and watching for so long, he probably understood what they were thinking. They just wanted to gain enough benefits by forcing him.
But he had no power, no money, no connections, and no good background. In their eyes, he was just a lamb to be slaughtered.
Now even Yang Chuan was a little anxious. It was fine just now because only Nie Hongshan was there, and the matter could not be resolved outside the production team.
But now two brigade cadres suddenly appeared. Doesn’t this mean they want Boss Yan to die?
Seeing Yao Junkun's clear attitude, Xiao Chunrong walked up to Aunt Yang without haste and said patiently, "Comrade, please rest assured. We are a people's commune and will make the decision for our members."
Seeing that the brigade cadres had come to support her son, Aunt Yang's back instantly became stronger. She hurriedly pulled Xiao Chunrong's hand and held it tightly, crying, "Comrade, you don't know!"
"Thank goodness my dog was lucky enough to escape into the woods and save his life."
"Luckily, it was the man from Third Aunt's family who discovered it. If that little bastard from the Yan family had discovered it, would my Goudan still be alive?"
Sister... Yan Mingcheng, who was standing behind the tree, looked at Mo Yutong silently and held her hand tightly.
It's okay, I'm here. Mo Yutong gently squeezed his somewhat cold hand, handed it to Wei Zhengmao, who was also hiding behind the tree, and took a few steps forward.
"Who are you calling the little bastard?" Xiao Chunrong, who was nodding in response, was suddenly startled by a cold and soft female voice. He quickly looked up at the slope.
The silent Yan Mingli suddenly tensed his back, his pupils trembling violently. He slowly turned around and looked at the little girl who walked in from outside the crowd in disbelief.
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