In the police station office, Director Li was discussing the progress of the case with Old Ma. The three men had already been interrogated, and the evidence pointed to Jiang Shi, but Jiang Shi had not yet been found.
The provincial military and the Kyoto military have both been in contact and have expressed their high level of attention to the case, and will send personnel to assist in the investigation. The provincial military stated that it has never issued a mission to arrest An Moxue.
The film studio has also sent people to investigate the situation, but the results have not yet been compiled.
Xiao Huo, who was involved yesterday, has been suspended from his duties and is currently under investigation.
After explaining the case, Old Ma handed Director Li a letter, explaining that it was from An Moxue.
Director Li unfolded the letter, which read:
Director Li
Hello!
Shortly after I left yesterday, I experienced severe stomach pain, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. I still have these symptoms, but my condition has improved after treatment.
But it's wrong and unfair that they don't have to compensate me because they're going to be sentenced. Medical expenses, lost wages, especially lost wages—we educated youth had to complete basic work points. If we didn't complete them, we wouldn't even get food. Did they want me to starve to death?
It is a pity that my parents sacrificed themselves for the country and the people, and their daughter not only suffered persecution, but also could not even guarantee the most basic food and drink. How unfair is this! Therefore, I strongly demand that Jiang Shi, Wang Hai, Li Dong and Yu Hui compensate me.
The compensation is as follows: medical expenses, lost wages, nutrition expenses, and mental distress compensation, totaling 200 yuan per person.
Don't tell me they don't have money; they all have jobs. Their family members can't renege on their promises. I need the money to pay their medical bills. I hope you can communicate with them or their family members.
It's okay if they don't compensate me. After I'm discharged from the hospital, I will communicate with the military, the educated youth office, the committee, the street office, their workplaces, etc. You can tell them that I'm upright and honest, and I'm not afraid of them coming after me.
Urgent! Please handle this as soon as possible.
An Moxue
After reading the letter, Director Li asked Old Ma, "Uncle Ma, do you know what this letter says?"
Old Ma replied, "I don't know exactly what was written, but she told me she wanted compensation so she could pay for her medical expenses."
Director Li said with a smile, "Uncle Ma, this letter is quite interesting, take a look." Then he handed the letter to Old Ma.
Just as Old Ma finished reading the letter, the police knocked on the door, saying that several elderly women had something important to report concerning the children of martyrs, and they hoped the bureau chief could meet with them.
Since the old lady has said so, how can I not see her? Old Ma handed the letter to Director Li and went out with him.
Old Li was about to leave after he went out, but when he saw Aunt Guo, he stopped again. Could this also be related to Mo Xue?
The elderly women were very polite to the police officers. When Director Li came down, they spoke one by one, adding to his points as he spoke, without interruption or impatience: "Director Li, we heard about Comrade An Moxue's case at the hospital. We all agree that Comrade An Moxue's parents sacrificed themselves for the country. Our soldiers shed sweat and blood; we can't let them shed any more tears. We can't let their child suffer. We must seek justice." "Yes, we hope the three inmates at the hospital will be detained immediately; they don't deserve treatment. The case should be handled as soon as possible."
"And then there's the issue of compensation. Where is a lonely girl going to get money to pay for medical expenses?"
"Yes, and there's also the nutrition fee. You don't know, yesterday when she was hospitalized alone, we thought she had been beaten by her family. We didn't dare to ask. This morning when people from her village came to see her, we found out what happened."
"Yes, she didn't even dare to walk yesterday. She moved around in tiny steps. The nurse who examined her secretly cried, saying that there wasn't a single good piece of flesh on her body, and that she also had internal injuries and a concussion."
"Yes, we cannot let the bad guys get away with it; they must be severely punished."
"Bad people cannot be let off the hook; they must be severely punished."
"Severely punish the bad guys."
Director Li raised his hand, and the scene quieted down. "I will take the opinions raised by the comrades seriously. I will arrange for someone to go to the hospital right away, and the rest will be taken care of as well. Please rest assured that the military is aware of this matter and they are taking it very seriously. They will definitely handle it properly."
The women were satisfied with the bureau chief's attitude and said they would keep an eye on the follow-up work. If they were not satisfied with the result, they would come back to voice their concerns.
Director Li reiterated that he would handle it as soon as possible. The women thanked him and left, chatting and laughing as they went. They were all walking with a brisk pace and high spirits, having finally accomplished a great task.
Aunt Guo and Old Ma were the last to leave. Old Ma asked what happened. It was simple: the kind-hearted women had learned about An Moxue's plight and stood up for her. That was all.
In the hospital, Aunt Ma was talking to An Moxue about finding the hospital director. When Uncle Ma and Aunt Guo returned, they hadn't finished talking, and Aunt Guo was now also mentioned in the conversation.
After the two finished speaking, An Moxue listened with great interest and was deeply moved.
She immediately took out five yuan and asked the two aunts to buy sorghum-filled candy (a local type of candy that doesn't require coupons, costing one cent for two pieces) and distribute it to those who had worked hard that day, especially the older women. The two little old ladies happily went to buy and distribute the candy.
After the two went out, Old Ma told her about the progress of the case, and was especially worried about Jiang Shi who had escaped. He told An Moxue to be careful and avoid going to places with few people.
An Moxue also mentioned the incident on the day she arrived in the countryside, when she encountered human traffickers dressed neatly and impersonating her parents. She took the opportunity to ask Old Ma for some life-saving items after returning to the village, and Old Ma readily agreed.
When the two aunties returned after distributing the candy, Old Ma and An Moxue had reverted to their usual "I dislike you, and you talk back to me" dynamic.
An Moxue said, "Uncle Ma, that's not right of you. Can you give way to me? I'm a patient right now."
Old Ma huffed, "There are so many patients, but I'm an old man. You should respect the elderly."
When Aunt Ma came in, she complained to Aunt Ma, who then scolded Old Ma: "You're quite an old man, yet you're so rude, arguing with a little girl. You've got some nerve."
Old Ma got even angrier when he heard this. Ever since Mo Xue came to their place, he had become less and less respected. She would scold him whenever she wanted, and he didn't know who she was closer to. He snorted and went off to sulk.
An Moxue looked at Old Ma and then at Aunt Ma, then leaned closer to Aunt Ma and whispered, "Auntie, is Uncle Ma really angry?"
Aunt Ma said nonchalantly, "It's alright, she wouldn't dare."
An Moxue thought smugly to herself, "You old geezer, let's see if you can beat me."
Around noon, after An Moxue finished her injection, she dragged her two aunts along, followed by the leisurely old man Ma, to the state-run restaurant, where she ate what Aunt Guo said was the happiest and most satisfying meal she had ever had.
The two of them had something to brag about when they returned to the village today: they ate such a good meal, helped An Moxue, and even spoke to the hospital director and the police chief. Moreover, their suggestions were taken seriously, and the three prisoners had already left the hospital and been arrested.
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