Aygul responded softly, took his arm, and stood up.
They had only taken a few steps when Ma Jinbao and Ma Chunmei, a brother and sister, suddenly jumped out from the side and blocked their way.
"Great! Du Jianshan!"
Ma Jinbao said sarcastically, "You're knowingly committing a crime!"
"Ma Jinbao, what do you mean?" Du Jianshan frowned as he looked at him.
Ma Chunmei immediately said in a shrill voice:
"The regulations clearly state that educated youth cannot have romantic relationships within three years of being sent to the countryside! You were just awarded the title of outstanding educated youth, and you're already leading the way in breaking the rules by openly engaging in romantic relationships. The educated youth office will definitely revoke your title!"
"that is!"
Ma Jinbao sneered arrogantly, "I think your career as an outstanding educated youth has come to an end!"
Hearing the commotion, people around gathered around and began to whisper among themselves.
Du Jianshan sneered: "Ma Jinbao, aren't you being a little too obvious about your jealousy? Are you that envious just because you didn't get the title of outstanding educated youth?"
Ma Jinbao's expression changed: "I'm jealous? I'm just telling the truth! Don't try to get away with this!"
Du Jianshan remained calm: "First, my relationship with Ayiguli is perfectly aboveboard, there's nothing shameful about it; second, the regulations for educated youth are indeed clear, but they also encourage ethnic unity, and Ayiguli and I are a model of ethnic unity! You've misjudged us, haven't you?"
Ma Jinbao was so angry he was panting heavily: "Stop making excuses! When the educated youth office comes, they'll definitely revoke your outstanding title!"
Just as Du Jianshan was about to speak, Chen Jianshan's voice came from afar: "What's going on? Why are there so many people gathered here?"
Upon hearing that the company commander had arrived, the onlookers quickly made way for him.
Chen Jianshan walked into the crowd with a stern face: "What's all this noise about? Who's caused trouble again?"
When Ma Jinbao saw the company commander arrive, he straightened his back immediately and pointed at Du Jianshan, saying, "Company Commander Chen, Du Jianshan has violated the discipline of the Production and Construction Corps by openly having an affair with a female educated youth! He must be dealt with seriously!"
Chen Jianshan frowned: "Dating?"
Ma Chunmei chimed in, "The regulations clearly state that no one is allowed to have romantic relationships within three years of being sent to the countryside! He was just named an outstanding educated youth today, and he's already breaking the rules tonight. If we don't deal with him, will our brigade still be able to follow the rules?"
Chen Jianshan's face darkened, and he looked up at Du Jianshan, his tone quite serious: "Jianshan, this is no joke! If you really break the rules, this matter will be difficult to handle."
As soon as these words were spoken, the onlookers began to discuss among themselves, and the atmosphere immediately became tense.
Du Jianshan remained calm and was about to explain when Ayiguli stepped forward first.
Her face flushed slightly, but her voice was clear and resonant:
"Company Commander Chen, the regulations for educated youth clearly state that it is forbidden to date female educated youth. I am a local, not a female educated youth!"
Chen Jianshan was taken aback: "Huh? That's really the case."
Ma Jinbao's face flushed with anxiety: "That won't do! This...this is clearly him pursuing you; actively pursuing a local girl is against the rules!"
Aygul raised an eyebrow, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes: "Who told you that Brother Du was the one who pursued me?"
This statement stunned everyone, even Du Jianshan was taken aback: "Aygul?"
Aygul did not back down, and raised her head, saying in a clear voice:
“It was clearly me who pursued Brother Du! So what? Is it any of your business? I'm a local girl, and I've fallen for a patriotic young man and an intellectual. Is it illegal for me to pursue him?”
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