"I...I'm fine." Zhang Aiai tried her best to control herself, but she still couldn't help trembling, and her words were also trembling.
She was truly terrified; the fear was almost overwhelming her.
However, in order not to worry her brother and uncle, she kept quiet, because she knew that her brother and uncle were already worried enough.
However, she did not expect that Song Lili would notice that something was wrong with her and even say it out loud.
Seeing the worried looks in her father's and brother's eyes, Zhang Aiai bit herself hard. After feeling a sharp pain on her tongue, she felt her body regain some sensation.
She swallowed hard, took a few deep breaths, and then looked up. "I'm fine, I'm just... just a little worried about my second brother."
"Don't worry, we'll figure something out. You don't need to worry." Zhang Shengtian looked at his pale-faced daughter with affection.
“Your brother will figure something out, your second brother will be fine,” Zhang Qinghua echoed.
Zhang Aiai didn't say anything, just nodded with a pale face, and then leaned against Song Lili, who could still feel her body trembling.
Song Lili hugged Zhang Aiai with some heartache. Although she was the same age as her, Zhang Aiai was clearly a child who had never experienced anything.
Or perhaps her family protected her too much, which is why she was so frightened.
Song Lili couldn't help but sigh inwardly, hoping that this time she could get through it without any real danger.
I also hope that nothing bad has happened to Zhang Qingguo. Even if he suffers some physical pain, it doesn't matter, as long as he's not tortured.
After discussing it, Song Lili and Zhang Qinghua decided to go to town to find out what was going on.
Looking at the current state of Hongqi Village, the situation is quite serious, causing widespread panic.
As for the situation in the town, they don't know yet. Hopefully, they can find a solution this time they go.
As always, the first stop for the two of them was the supply and marketing cooperative, which was practically becoming their base of operations.
However, what puzzled Song Lili was that she didn't see Jin Xia at the counter today; another saleswoman was watching over things instead.
Song Lili nodded as a greeting, and then went inside with Zhang Qinghua to find Wang Daming.
Wang Daming returned home after recuperating for half a month and is now sitting in his office, legs crossed, drinking tea.
"Hey, what brings you two here?" Wang Daming greeted them happily upon seeing Song Lili and her companion.
"We came to see what's going on in town." Song Lili didn't hide anything and directly stated her purpose.
They're all so familiar with each other, there's no need to beat around the bush.
"What happened?" Wang Daming's teasing smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression.
"Qinghua's younger brother has been arrested. We've come to see if there's any way to get him out," Song Lili said with some melancholy.
The problem is that someone with ulterior motives might keep pressing the issue, which would make things much more difficult.
"Why?" Wang Daming was surprised, then seemed to realize something, "Could it be because of the Qingming Festival grave-sweeping incident?" Recently, many people in the town have been arrested for visiting graves.
So, is this also the reason why Zhang Qinghua's younger brother is?
Song Lili nodded silently, confirming Wang Daming's guess.
"..." Wang Daming was speechless. Was this stupid? It had already caused quite a stir a while ago, why would they still walk into the line of fire?
"So... what are you planning to do?" Wang Daming swallowed the words he wanted to say and then asked the two of them.
"It's precisely because we couldn't think of a solution that we came to town to see if there was any way to get Zhang Qingguo out," Song Lili said helplessly.
It's difficult to make a move in Hongqi Village because the Red Guards who arrested Zhang Qingguo came from the town, and the Red Guards from Hongqi Village themselves have no influence.
Song Lili had another reason: Gu Shi had also been arrested, so this time, she had no choice but to step forward.
Let's see if we can get both of them out at the same time.
"What's the situation in town?" Zhang Qinghua asked in a deep voice, his first question since arriving.
"It can only be described as chaos, and many people are being arrested every day. I think the Revolutionary Committee is running out of space to hold them."
Wang Daming seemed to suddenly remember something. "Oh, right, half of those people who were imprisoned were arrested by Luo Juan from your village."
At this point, Wang Daming couldn't help but click his tongue a few times, "That kind of appearance is comparable to a demon, it's terrifying beyond belief."
"I guess I was really lucky to come back unscathed last time," Wang Daming couldn't help but sigh.
"It seems she's gone mad," Song Lili couldn't help but say.
Song Lili didn't see Luo Juan in Hongqi Village; she hadn't expected Luo Juan to have moved on to another location.
Of course, Song Lili knew even more clearly why Luo Juan was no longer in Hongqi Village; it must have been her threats that worked.
That's good. As long as Luo Juan isn't around, and she hasn't had any major conflicts with anyone else, I'm still quite safe.
"Have you heard what will happen to those who rushed there?" Song Lili couldn't help but ask.
Only by figuring out the Revolutionary Committee's attitude could they figure out a way to get the people inside out.
"I heard that they'll be criticized and educated, then punished with labor, and reformed until they finally deeply realize their mistakes before they can be released." Suddenly, a voice outside said this.
"Brother Qian? Why did you come all of a sudden? Did something happen?" Song Lili looked at Qian Liulin in surprise as he walked in.
Then my heart skipped a beat, because Qian Liulin wouldn't come to Wang Daming's place easily if there was nothing wrong. Now that he's here, does that mean something's happened?
Zhang Qinghua was also keeping a close eye on Qian Liulin, afraid that he might say something bad.
Qian Liulin smiled and said, "No, nothing happened. Don't worry. I came in because I saw you guys come in earlier."
"Oh, I see." Song Lili said breathlessly. She had really been frightened just now. Even Zhang Qinghua, who was next to her, breathed a sigh of relief.
"Lili, someone might be coming again soon." Qian Liulin didn't mention the recent situation, but instead said this out of the blue.
Song Lili was momentarily stunned, looking at Qian Liulin with some confusion. Someone was coming? Where? Who was it?
Qian Liulin smiled when he saw Song Lili's puzzled expression. "They're the same kind of people as Grandpa and Grandma. I heard another batch of people is coming."
At that moment, Song Lili understood. Qian Liulin's euphemism was that he was referring to people who had been sent for labor reform.
I wonder what the identity of the person sent here is?
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