Song Lan neither felt satisfied nor dissatisfied with the outcome.
It was only because during the phone call that she heard Lin Chang'an, the officer from the police station in charge of Song Lan's case, say... that Song Jiaojiao was her sister, and that the rumors were fabricated due to personal grudges.
However, since it did not cause any major impact, a verbal reprimand would suffice. But to prevent Song Jiaojiao from repeating her old tricks, the institute decided to conduct a five-day ideological education and labor reform for her.
It should be noted that Lin Chang'an's words and tone were telling Song Lan that there was more to the story than met the eye in this rumor-mongering incident.
However, since the police station didn't want to talk about it, Song Lan couldn't very well go and question them.
Based on this, she couldn't say she had any opinion on Lin Chang'an's reply.
Wang Qiuping: "It's been two days longer than the one from yesterday."
Song Lan gave a soft "Mmm" and said, "I'm going to change my clothes."
"Go ahead, just call me when you're done changing."
Wang Qiuping said with a smile.
"good."
Song Lan responded.
Town police station.
"Why the expression? It was just a phone call. Did Comrade Song say something unpleasant on the phone?"
When Zhao Xiao'e noticed that Lin Chang'an seemed a bit off after hanging up the phone, she couldn't help but ask him what was wrong. She was the same woman who had questioned Song Jiaojiao with Lin Chang'an in the interrogation room that day.
"What unpleasant things do you think Comrade Song Lan could say?"
With a slight frown, Lin Chang'an walked out of the office.
Seeing this, Zhao Xiao'e followed.
The two stood one after the other by the flower bed on one side of the yard.
"What's wrong? You look so intimidating with that sullen face. Why don't you tell me? Maybe I can give you some advice."
On the very day Lin Chang'an entered the police station, Zhao Xiao'e developed feelings for this new comrade and wanted to develop a revolutionary partnership with him. However, Lin Chang'an was completely oblivious to her advances, as if he hadn't yet grasped the concept of romance.
This made Zhao Xiao'e feel particularly uncomfortable, but she couldn't let go of her feelings, so she could only try her best to make her presence known to Lin Chang'an in her work and life, so that he would notice her and hopefully realize that she was interested in him.
“Song Jiaojiao is wrong, but Yuan Xiaoya is also wrong. Moreover, she paid people to spread rumors at the machinery factory, but she got away with it without any consequences. When I called Comrade Song Lan, I felt very sorry for her trust.”
Lin Chang'an poured out his frustrations, and after he finished speaking, Zhao Xiao'e laughed: "I thought it was something serious, but it's just this? You really know how to make yourself miserable."
Why should I make myself unhappy?
Yuan Xiaoya clearly admitted that she did it, but because of her family's interference, she got away with nothing. Who wouldn't be angry about that?
I suggest you take it easy.
Zhao Xiao'e said meaningfully, "You know perfectly well that Yuan Xiaoya is alright because her family background is not simple. Besides, it's not a major case, just a small matter like spreading rumors. Moreover, it hasn't caused any big impact. You really don't need to take it so seriously!"
What do you mean I'm too serious?
His expression suddenly turned cold, and Lin Chang'an said, "In your opinion, spreading rumors is a small matter, but for me it's quite the opposite. There was once a girl who was excellent at her job and beautiful, but simply because someone spread rumors that she had a promiscuous lifestyle,..."
No matter how the girl explained, few people around her believed her. They all looked at her with prejudice. Wherever she went, she was pointed at and gossiped about. In the end, she could not withstand the blow brought by the rumors and took her own life.
Do you still think that spreading rumors is a minor matter?
Lin Chang'an's tone was somewhat aggressive: "The girl was already engaged, but the man abruptly broke off the engagement because of rumors. If this happened to you or someone close to you, what would you say?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xiao'e's cheeks flushed red: "How dare you talk like that?!"
"Okay, I admit that what I said just now was inappropriate, but please put yourself in my shoes now, is spreading rumors a trivial matter?"
Seeing Zhao Xiao'e glaring at him, Lin Chang'an quickly raised his hands in surrender to avoid her getting angry and things getting out of hand. His good attitude in admitting his mistake calmed Zhao Xiao'e down quite a bit.
She said, "I know what Yuan Xiaoya did was wrong, but what can I do?"
Lin Chang'an was stumped by the question. He frowned, remained silent for a while, and then said, "Just consider this as me venting to you. Forget about it once you've heard it."
You can't fight city hall. Besides, he didn't think the rumors about Comrade Song Lan were a big deal, but in fact, they didn't have a major impact. In some people's eyes, it was just a trivial matter that they didn't need to take seriously.
Lin Chang'an turned and left.
Where are you going?
Zhao Xiao'e asked, watching Lin Chang'an's retreating figure.
"After get off work, I naturally go to get something to eat."
He casually replied that Lin Chang'an wouldn't be far away for long.
Zhao Xiao'e's expression was complicated. She muttered to herself, "Many things are not simply black and white." She only looked away when Lin Chang'an's figure disappeared from her sight.
Machinery factory.
Chen Dongze rode his bicycle to the gate of the new residential area and happened to see Song Qingbin riding his bicycle with Han Bailan riding past him. He couldn't help but call out to Song Qingbin: "Comrade, do you know where Comrade Song Lan lives?"
He had inquired at the machinery factory's staff hospital, but was told there was no nurse named Song Lan. Puzzled, Chen Dongze rode his bicycle to the family quarters, only to find that the family quarters were divided into new and old sections. He was stumped, unsure which section to look for.
Squeezing the brakes, Song Qingbin turned to look at Chen Dongze, but before he could speak, Han Bailan asked, "Which Song Lan are you looking for?"
"He was transferred here from Beijing some time ago."
Chen Dongze replied.
Han Bailan jumped out of the back seat and looked at Song Qingbin, saying, "Song Qingbin, this comrade must be looking for your sister. Why don't we take him to your sister's house?"
Suddenly, Chen Dongze said to Song Qingbin, "Comrade, you look familiar. By the way, are you from Shisong Village?"
Song Qingbin sized up Chen Dongze for a moment and then said, "My home is in Shisong Village. Judging from your appearance, could you be one of the educated youth from the village?"
With a smile, Chen Dongze nodded and said, "Yes, I am an educated youth from our village. I just realized you look familiar and I can't help but think that I've seen you in the village before."
Upon hearing this, Song Qingbin did not respond, but instead asked, "Song Lan is my younger sister. What is your relationship with her?"
"……friend."
After a brief pause, Chen Dongze responded.
"Then come with us."
Song Lan left her home address with Song Sanhe's family, writing it down in detail so that they wouldn't have trouble finding her when they came to the machinery factory. On the weekend, when Qin Bo drove Song Qingbin and Song Guoqing to town, Song Lan mentioned her home address to Song Qingbin again, so that he could visit her whenever he had time.
Chen Dongze: "Thank you!"
"You are welcome."
Song Qingbin shook his head, seemingly saying casually, "My younger sister is married, you know that, right?"
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