Zhang Shanlin immediately replied, "Yes, sir. But actually, the reason Li Juan did this was because many people had reported this problem to her. These days, people are more concerned about inequality than scarcity. Comrade Lin Ying is capable; she can use the surrounding conditions to secure the best environment for herself, and this kind of thing is often the subject of jealousy."
After a moment's thought, Shan Yubang said, "I understand about this matter. I'll discuss the specifics after I've investigated it thoroughly. Go and tell Comrade Lin Ying not to have any negative feelings. The higher-ups will handle this matter appropriately."
Zhang Shanlin objected. Why should he clean up the mess Li Juan made? Besides, he had just been rebuffed by Li Juan and was still seething with anger.
"Sir, well, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to handle this matter. These days, all matters concerning the family compound have been handed over to the Women's Director. It would be overstepping my bounds if I went."
Shan Yubang knew exactly what he was thinking and immediately scolded, "Stop talking nonsense, just go when I tell you to! Also, tell Comrade Lin Ying that if there are any problems, she can contact the organization to solve them, and tell her not to contact other friendly groups."
Zhang Shanlin understood the implication: "Yes! But sir, the factory is eyeing this highly desirable position. If Comrade Lin Ying really goes to the factory, we have no reason to stop her. You know Comrade Zhao Qinghuai's temper. Now that Comrade Lin Ying is in our unit, and this special forces unit is established here, if Comrade Lin Ying isn't here..."
Furthermore, Comrade Lin Ying's abilities are evident to all. Just look at all the honors on her wall; she'd be an advanced worker anywhere, right? Leaving aside those honors, just consider her previous contributions to our unit: donating supplies and treating jaundice. Her contributions are considerable. Now they won't even let anyone near the back mountain; what can you expect her to do for the unit in the future? Are you suggesting she donate supplies and then let her whole family starve?
They can't assign work to us here, and they're constantly making things difficult for us."
Upon hearing this, Shan Yubang felt a wave of dizziness: "Alright, alright, I understand. You go and appease them first, we'll hold a meeting here to make a decision."
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Shanlin left.
Although he was reluctant, he had to complete the task assigned by his superior. If he really angered the person and they left, just as he said, he would be the one who suffered.
However, Zhang Shanlin did not expect that he would see a commotion at the entrance of the residential compound as soon as he returned.
Zhang Shanlin walked over and saw Commander Lu's bodyguard and Li Juan there. Seeing Lin Ying talking to Li Juan, Zhang Shanlin knew something was wrong.
He rushed over: "What's wrong? What happened?"
When Guard Xin saw Zhang Shanlin, he said, "You've come at the right time. Commander Lu asked us to deliver a truckload of timber and two truckloads of tripods to Comrade Lin Ying. But when we got there, this woman, who seems to be the newly appointed Women's Director, wouldn't let us in."
I suggested following the proper procedures, but this person refused. Comrade Lin Ying came and said we should unload the timber here, and she would transport it back herself, but this person still refused, saying that storing things here wasn't allowed. In short, nothing was allowed. Minister Zhang, the management system in the family compound is so strict; it truly impresses us.”
Zhang Shanlin was speechless. He walked up to Li Juan and asked, "What exactly are you doing?"
Li Juan said with a righteous expression, "Did I say something wrong? This is a family compound, not some random place where anyone can just come and go. How will it be managed in the future?"
Lin Ying was genuinely annoyed. She had originally intended to let things slide, as long as it wasn't too outrageous and she could get through: "They showed their identification and were willing to cooperate with the procedures. You still disagree. Fine, since you disagree, why do you refuse to let me move it in myself?"
"This is the main entrance to the residential compound, everyone has to use this area. What's the point of piling up a bunch of timber here? Besides, who knows what's in there? What if there are hazardous materials hidden in there? Your political background isn't good, who knows if you're..."
"Li Juan! Do you know what you're saying?"
Li Juan then realized she had said the wrong thing, and her face turned pale.
The main reason was that after Zhang Shanlin spoke to Li Juan for a few moments, Li Juan, who had initially been worried, lost all her fear after chatting with several military wives. She even became quite smug after receiving praise from others.
He increasingly felt that his criticism of Lin Ying was just the public's opinion. She must have done nothing wrong by serving the people.
Lin Ying suddenly smiled upon hearing this: "Okay, I understand. Officer Xin, thank you for making this trip. These cigarettes were brought back by my husband, Lao Zhao, and have been sitting there. Could you please help me distribute them? And could you please take this timber back?"
Seeing Lin Ying's state, Guard Xin was somewhat worried: "Comrade Lin Ying, don't worry, I will definitely talk to our commander about this matter and give you a satisfactory answer."
Lin Ying smiled and said, "Thank you, but no need."
Watching Officer Xin drive away, Lin Ying turned and went back inside. She didn't say another word to them.
But Zhang Shanlin knew something was wrong.
He glared at Li Juan, then turned and went back to his unit. This matter was beyond his control. Guard Xin would definitely report to Commander Lu after he returned, and he needed to report it before that.
We need to get a solution from above as soon as possible, otherwise, they might really leave.
Zhang Shanlin was right; Lin Ying did indeed want to leave. Lin Ying hadn't really reacted much to the three rules Li Juan mentioned. In the descendants of the last son, logging and hunting in the mountains had long been forbidden.
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