“Let me tell you, the people in Hongqi Village didn’t really criticize or denounce those people at all. Every time you went to inspect, it was just for show.”
“They would have children watch over the bridge, and when they saw you coming, they would come and announce your arrival. Then, once you arrived, they would pretend to criticize and denounce you.”
"After you left, they immediately dispersed. Those who were locked up in cowsheds and re-educated were much more relaxed than us educated youth."
"Then... what about the Red Guards in the village? Don't they care? And the village officials? I didn't know anything about them?" Xiao Yue asked, puzzled and shocked.
Unexpectedly, there are still places that defy the rules and try to fool them.
An anger rose in Xiao Yue's heart, an anger born of being fooled by others.
"What do you mean they don't know? They all know, they're just in cahoots." Wang Shan was also very angry when she said this.
"So that's how it is." Xiao Yue gritted her teeth, almost grinding them to powder, trying to hold back and not rush to Hongqi Village to confront those people.
"They're really too bold. Aren't they afraid of being caught?"
"With someone tipping them off, of course they wouldn't have found out. Tell me, have you ever considered that those children might be involved?"
Xiao Yue shook her head, she really hadn't thought that those children had any problems.
Looking back now, I realize that every time the children followed them out of the village, it wasn't out of curiosity, but to monitor them and make sure they left.
"Well done." Hongqi Village, well done, just wait to be punished.
"Xiao Yue, you absolutely mustn't tell anyone, or I'll be in big trouble."
Wang Shan knew very well that if Xiao Yue really told anyone, then the whole village would dislike her.
After all, if the truth is leaked, everyone will be responsible, and she would offend everyone, which she dares not do.
"Don't worry, I won't." Xiao Yue said absentmindedly.
She had already been thinking about how to handle this matter in a way that would allow her to vent her anger while maximizing her own interests.
How could he possibly care about the unimportant Wang Shan?
She dismissed Wang Shan with a few words and then tried to leave.
"Xiao Yue, let's find a place to divide the meat," Wang Shan said, pulling Xiao Yue aside.
"No need. I've thought about it, and I still feel it's not right to take your things for free, so you should take them back."
"Shanshan, I suddenly remembered that I have work to do. I... I have to go now. I'll come see you another day."
Xiao Yue left quickly, not giving Wang Shan a chance to speak again.
Half a pound of meat? She doesn't care anymore.
If she really succeeds this time, there will be plenty of opportunities like this in the future. She can't afford to lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of a small gain.
Wang Shan returned to Hongqi Village dejectedly, completely unaware that her so-called best friend had once again brought her to the brink of humiliation.
As for Xiao Yue, once she arrived at the Revolutionary Committee, she hurriedly went to find Wu Yi, her immediate superior and someone who, like her, had come from the Revolutionary Committee before, so they were naturally closer.
When she reached the door, she paused again, suddenly realizing something: today wasn't the day for criticism and struggle sessions.
Even if they go to Hongqi Village, what if they don't admit it? Wouldn't that be a complete waste of the opportunity?
It would be better to wait until the day of the denunciation and then launch a surprise attack. That way, we wouldn't have to worry about failing to catch them. With evidence, they wouldn't be able to deny it even if they wanted to.
After thinking it over, Xiao Yue decided to do it, and on Monday, she went to find Wu Yi.
"Director Wu, I have something to tell you."
"What is it?" Wu Yi looked up at the girl standing in front of her, but didn't take it too seriously.
It's nothing more than some trivial matter; you can easily imagine it.
“I want to report that some people are outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant, not only failing to support our revolutionary activities but also hindering us.”
"Such a mindset is problematic, so we must criticize and educate them properly so that they can deeply realize their mistakes."
Xiao Yue's righteous words also made Wu Yi's expression turn serious, and her eyes became heavy.
Are you sure?
Do people like that still exist?
"I'm sure this is what I heard from the people in that village, it can't be fake. Most importantly, they're fooling us." This is what angered Xiao Yue the most.
She felt like a fool, being completely manipulated, so she was determined to get revenge.
"How so?" Wu Yi finally sat up straight, preparing to pause and ask Xiao Yue to explain in detail.
Xiao Yue then recounted everything she had heard online to Wu Yi.
"Red Flag Village?" This was indeed the village that Wu Yi was most concerned about, because he was not only familiar with it, but also quite familiar with it.
Isn't this the village that Director Qian Liulin asked me to help with last time?
Now, have they all done that?
But thinking back on it, it was expected. After all, some of the people were sent by Qian Liulin, so it's not surprising that they were treated this way.
But how did this get out?
Wu Yi's eyes suddenly darkened, revealing a sharp glint in them. "Who told you this? Are you sure?"
“Yes… she’s an educated youth from Hongqi Village.” Xiao Yue quickly added, afraid that Wu Yi wouldn’t believe her, “Yes, she’s the girl who looked for me outside Hongqi Village last time.”
"The girl from last time? Was it her?" Wu Yi thought for a long time before she vaguely remembered her.
"Yes, he was an educated youth in Hongqi Village. She's the one who told me that, which is why I came to tell you, Director. What should we do?"
Wu Yi paused on the table. "You go out and find someone first. I... I'll discuss the specifics with Director Qian."
"Okay," Xiao Yue agreed, turning around with a burning desire to get started.
Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks. "Director, we need to bring more people. Those children must be kept under control; we can't let them report back," Xiao Yue reminded her.
"……good"
This woman, I never expected her to be so cunning... or is she really that ruthless?
Watching Xiao Yue leave, Wu Yi quickly went to find Qian Liulin.
"Are there any people you've sent down in Hongqi Village?" Wu Yi asked urgently as soon as she entered Qian Liulin's office.
"What do you mean?" Qian Liulin looked at Wu Yi with a cold gaze.
"Don't look at me like that. It was Xiao Yue who just said that Hongqi Village is outwardly compliant but inwardly defying the leaders' instructions and coexisting peacefully with bad elements."
"So, we've already gone to find someone, and we'll be heading to Hongqi Village soon."
"I remember the last time you asked me for help was in that village. Do you know anyone there? If so, go and pass on the message quickly, hopefully in time."
He can't afford to delay for long, otherwise people will become suspicious. Now he just hopes that Qian Liulin can come up with a solution.
"Are you telling the truth? How... how did she know?" Qian Liulin stood up abruptly, her face turning pale.
"She said it was a female educated youth from Hongqi Village who told her."
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