The military was also paying close attention to Yang Yufen and Qin Nian's situation. After all, Qin Nian's identity was also special, and if Yang Yufen and Qin Nian had a conflict, it would be related to them.
"Comrade Yang Yufen went to sell roasted sweet potatoes at the entrance of the textile factory?"
The leaders breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that Qin Nian was still working, but they couldn't help feeling guilty when they heard that Yang Yufen, who was over fifty years old, was setting up a stall in the dead of winter.
"Yes, but business is good. Nowadays, the country encourages the upgrading of the economic system. Comrade Yang Yufen is self-reliant and has not given up on herself. This is a very good example. Many of our comrades' families are waiting for job placements, but it's not that easy."
Political Commissar Zhao genuinely thought Yang Yufen was remarkable.
"I'm just worried that some people might be envious. After all, Comrade Yang Yufen is getting on in years, and this isn't their commune."
Political Commissar Zhao began tactfully.
“Our military region’s people will talk to the local police officer in that area. Street safety is very important, especially around a state-owned factory like the textile factory.”
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Yang Yufen had been setting up her stall for a few days when someone started watching her. Seeing that Yang Yufen was making money, they couldn't help but feel envious.
Some good-for-nothings, who don't want to work but still want money, started to have ulterior motives.
Seeing that Yang Yufen was old and alone, they wanted to go up and collect protection money.
The police station near the textile factory never expected that the military would call them one day to emphasize the issue of street safety, forcing them to increase manpower and patrol frequency.
Just as the arrangements were made, three people were arrested and brought back.
The bureau chief gasped. If he had been any slower in making the arrangements, things might have gotten out of hand. No wonder the military region had called him; it seemed there really was a problem with public security.
Yang Yufen knew that her successful business would attract envious people, but when she saw three hooligans-looking young men approaching, she wasn't actually worried.
She took the fire tongs in her hand. These hooligans weren't worth her time. She was still angry that she hadn't been able to beat her good-for-nothing son more. If she could catch them, she would definitely have given them a good beating.
"Who gave you permission to set up a stall here!"
The hooligans immediately tried to take the roasted sweet potatoes that were placed on top, and Yang Yufen was just waiting for them to do so.
"Which rule says that you can't set up a stall here?"
Yang Yufen swung the fire tongs at it.
"Ouch, you old hag, how dare you hit me! Do you know who I am? I'll wreck your whole place and make sure you know who's in charge around here!"
The thug grimaced in pain, pulling his hand back and thrashing it wildly, his face contorted in rage. He had only wanted to collect protection money earlier, but now he wanted to beat up this old woman.
"You don't even know who you are. You should go back and ask your father who's protecting you—the Party and the country!"
Yang Yufen's resounding words immediately changed the minds of those around her who initially didn't want to get involved.
"That's right, a few hooligans dare to cause trouble. Aunt Yang, I'm here to help you!"
A young man from the textile factory spoke up, and immediately a response came from those around him.
"Who gave you the right to collect protection money?!"
The local police officer on patrol heard the commotion and rushed over. Yang Yufen was about to take action, but when she saw the police, she put the fire tongs back.
“I’m just an old woman. My son is a soldier. He had an accident while on a mission. My daughter-in-law is pregnant. I was just thinking of selling some roasted sweet potatoes to help support my family. It’s freezing cold, and I’m earning my money through hard work. And you just open your mouths to demand protection money, overturn my stall, and even hit me. Do you want any man to live?”
"Aunt Yang, don't be sad. It's all their fault. The police are here! There are three hooligans causing trouble. Let's all restrain them and not let them get away."
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