Chapter 99
Qiao Wei waited for six or seven days, and took the receipt for the photo payment to pick up the photos during the lunch break.
The photo studio really put the family portrait of the three of them in the window. Not only that, but they also put individual photos of the three of them on display.
It seems that they served as free models for the photo studio.
But in this era, there is no way to protect their rights.
The state-owned photo studio gives you a face when they put you on
the model. People in this era would even be happy and proud of this. Yan Lei was a little bit sullen when he heard this that day.
He was very happy.
But the photo was indeed taken well. The three people had happy smiles on their faces.
The family of three looked even happier.
When the staff at the photo studio saw her, they said, "It's you. Did you see it in the window?"
They looked like they were trying to take credit for it.
It was like, "You're going to be happy."
The times, the characteristics of the times, Qiao Wei didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and could only tell herself this. When
the photos were taken home, Yan Lei was really satisfied.
He took down the big photo frame on the wall that day.
At that time, every family had this kind of big photo frame, which could hold many photos and hung on the wall.
Qiao Wei took a sip of water, and when she turned around, Yan Lei had already finished it and was rehanging it.
Qiao Wei took a look and was slightly stunned: "Where are the old photos?"
Where are Qiao Weiwei's photos?
Yan Lei hung the photo frame back on the wall: "I pressed it with a new photo."
He paused, and then said, "The new photo looks good."
He hung it up, stepped back to admire it, and didn't turn around.
Qiao Wei stood behind him, looking at his back, and didn't say anything.
The Lu family and Captain Li both gave the news separately, and the marriage between Lu Manman and Captain Li was settled.
Lu Manman's family background was clean, and she was a staff member of the town government, so there was no problem at all.
Captain Li directly applied for marriage. His battalion commander, regiment commander Yan Lei and political commissar all signed, and the two of them took the introduction letter issued by the unit to get a marriage certificate.
Although they were young, Captain Li had Yan Lei's guidance, and Lu Manman was under the care of her father, so they were all quiet and no one made a fuss.
Yan Lei went to help Li Aiguo with the house matters.
In mid-October, the weather began to get cooler.
Yan Lei told Qiao Wei: "The verdict has been made."
Qiao Wei didn't say anything, just looked at him.
Yan Lei said: "The evidence is conclusive, now go to the police, shoot."
Qiao Wei's heart shrank for a moment.
After all, her understanding of both sides of the strait is different from that of people in this era. The later generations promoted blood is thicker than water, China is one family, and various policies that benefit Taiwan.
But in this era, there are... enemies.
Yan Lei was a little worried about her, and stroked her neck: "Are you okay?"
Qiao Wei said: "...a little uncomfortable."
Yan Lei sighed. Qiao Wei likes to make clothes, and also makes cushions and so on. He has heard her mention "That tailor uncle is really interesting" several times.
They can be considered acquaintances. People are emotional animals.
Women's emotions are also softer.
Yan Lei held her tightly in his arms and whispered to comfort her, and then warned her: "Just tell me this, don't tell anyone else."
It is absolutely politically incorrect to feel bad for a spy.
Qiao Wei nodded: "I know, don't worry."
At this time, the merger work was basically completed. The county government of Yongming County changed its name, and Yongming was changed to Bocheng.
Qingshan Town and Xiahekou Town also changed their names and became Qingshan District and Xiahekou District of Bocheng.
The town secretary and town mayor became the district party secretary and district mayor.
But the people are still the same.
The next day, when they arrived at the office, Secretary Meng also found Qiao Wei: "The results are out there, you can revise the manuscript and send it to the city."
Qiao Wei wrote the final fate of the spy in the manuscript and submitted it to Secretary Meng.
Secretary Meng took one look and said, "Why use a pseudonym?"
The report said, "A kid named Qiangqiang (pseudonym) found something wrong after watching the movie, and then he remembered..."
Qiao Wei said, "We are all very curious. If we knew who it was, we would probably go and take a look. Some people might even say something weird."
It was a mother's protection for her child. Secretary Meng understood, "That's right. So be it."
The report caused a sensation as soon as it was released. Because the new movie was full of suspense and was very popular. Who would have thought that the things in the movie would happen to us, and someone would find out the real spy around him after watching the movie.
It was still a child.
This is more dramatic than the movie! So attractive!
The newspaper also included a photo of the old tailor, with his hands tied behind his back and a wooden sign around his neck that read "Current 口口口".
It was a photo of an execution.
Qiao Wei was silent for a long time after reading this, and gently put the newspaper back on the newsstand.
The spy was executed, and the battalion commander who leaked the secrets was discharged. Before others could react, Captain Li had already moved in.
The cadres' furniture was allocated by the unit and configured according to their ranks. There were a few pieces of furniture that Captain Li had purchased himself, and Captain Li negotiated a price with the unlucky battalion commander, gave him the money, and stayed to take over.
The previous owner was a battalion commander, and he was a company commander, so the furniture was over-configured, and the logistics staff turned a blind eye and did not take it back.
Although Captain Li and Lu Manman had obtained their marriage certificate, they had not yet held a wedding, and they still treated each other like a couple.
The Lu family was also preparing dowries, and several large quilts were sewn.
Captain Li hired a carpenter to repair the furniture in the house, re-polishing and repainting it.
At that time, the conditions were such that there was no condition to renovate all the furniture provided by the government. After re-polishing and repainting, they were almost as good as new, and very decent.
A few new items were also purchased. Of course, the soft furnishings such as towel racks and various pots and pans were all new. The new thermos, new washbasin, and new spittoon were all printed with the word "囍".
He bought five or six new clothes for Lu Manman, which was quite generous. Although the wedding had not taken place yet, he had already given Lu Manman 20 yuan and cloth coupons this month: "I will give you 20 yuan every month in the future. All the cloth coupons are for you to use." He
also whispered to her: "When we move in, I will let you manage all the money I save." He
also took the opportunity to hold Lu Manman's hand.
Although the marriage certificate was obtained, the wedding had not taken place yet, which felt like a sneaky move. Lu Manman's face flushed, but she didn't pull her hand back, letting him hold it.
So sweet.
As expected, Yan Lei won another third-class merit medal for this incident. A commendation meeting was held and he also received a bonus.
As soon as the old tailor's incident was reported in the newspaper, it immediately set off a wave of enthusiasm. Tickets for the movie "Secret Drawings" were particularly difficult to buy, and all units had reserved the theater. All units organized employees to watch the movie together, and asked them to write their reviews and conduct evaluations after returning.
This movie was originally made for anti-espionage propaganda, and the effect was immediately seen, which was surprising.
At the end of October, the People's Daily also published this incident and publicly praised the child named "Qiangqiang". The impact of the incident began to spread nationwide.
Primary and secondary schools everywhere have set off a trend of learning from "Qiangqiang".
Children spend their days peeking out from the streets and alleys, lying under the walls of their neighbors to listen, and they also want to be "Qiangqiang" on the newspapers. Many couples have to open the windows from time to time to see if there is anyone following the cat under the window, so as to prevent the children from hearing things they shouldn't hear.
Qiao Wei doesn't like this atmosphere. She is a person who values privacy and comes from the future, and she can't stand being peeped.
Fortunately, the wall of the house is quite high, and it is a military area, which is much better.
The people in the town are disturbed.
But, after all, this is not the future. The country has only been established for more than ten years, and there are really many spies.
Not to mention how many hidden spies were caught all over the country, the second spy was actually caught in Xiahekou Town alone.
This man was only middle-aged. He went out as a teenager and returned to his hometown as a young man. Although his parents had passed away, he had married and had children, and had some relatives in the town and the village.
No one would have thought that he was a spy.
It was his own child who reported him.
The child would occasionally hear the sound of "tick-tick-tick" in the middle of the night. The movie projectionist came to the town to show "Secret Drawings", and the town was closely followed by waves of anti-spy propaganda, which made the child suspicious.
He reported his father with enthusiasm. Every
time he caught him, he was accurate.
Xiahekou Town, as a place for resettlement of military dependents, did attract the attention of the enemy.
Most of the hidden enemy spies caught in the country during this period were in military buildings, around military areas, or near seaports.
The enemy's will to destroy us has never died.
At this time, the importance of propaganda was really seen. Because of a movie, the national anti-espionage vigilance reached an unprecedented climax. Many of the enemies lurking among the people were caught.
Of course, there are still many who have not been caught, and they dare not act rashly, so they can only hide deeper.
This problem has existed until later generations.
Of all the children, the most eye-catching one is of course the child "Qiangqiang".
Many newspapers called to inquire about "Qiangqiang" and wanted to interview this child.
Not many people know who Qiangqiang is, and they are all people who can control their mouths.
Secretary Meng knew Qiao Wei's protective attitude towards children, so she did not agree on her behalf, but asked for her opinion.
"Secretary, your grandson is also in kindergarten. If it were him, what would you do?" Qiao Wei asked.
Secretary Meng said, "We have to look at this matter from both sides."
Qiao Wei said, "He is still young. Excessive flattery will mislead him into understanding this matter. You are a person with children at home, you must know what children are like. If you praise him too much when he sweeps the house, he will want to sweep the whole street."
"In the macro sense, mobilizing the masses to fight against spies and achieve results is an inevitable event. But for independent individuals, discovering enemy spies is purely an accident. This kind of contingency cannot be replicated."
"I don't want my child to be misled and live in suspicion of the people around him every day."
Secretary Meng rejected all these newspapers.
But one day he told Qiao Wei: "Don't bring your children here these two days."
The reporters were very capable, and someone finally found out the identity of "Qiangqiang" and planned to come directly to the county committee kindergarten for an interview.
Fortunately, Secretary Meng informed Qiao Wei in advance, and Qiao Wei hid Yan Xiang with Sister Yang for a few days, so that the reporters returned empty-handed and disappointed.
Sister Yang didn't really understand. She thought it was an honorable thing. Why didn't she let her child appear in the newspaper? This could clearly be written into the family tree.
Later, another spy in the town was reported by her own child and shot to death. She didn't say anything.
Just sighed.
After so long, a young new tailor was finally arranged on the street.
The tailor shop reopened.