Chapter 287 Processing
Old Li was in his fifties, with a deeply lined face, a slightly hunched back, and a lot of white hair on his head, making him look like he was over sixty.
After hearing his words and looking at Old Li's appearance, the young people who still had a conscience lowered their heads in shame, realizing that they had gone too far.
Yao Zhengxin, deputy minister of the armed forces department of the 16th Regiment, walked up to Chen Weiguo and looked him up and down. Then he spat and said, "So he only came to make trouble because he can't find a place to live. He keeps saying that others have problems. Regiment commander, this kid is a troublemaker. Our regiment doesn't want him. Send him back and let him go to Tianshan to build roads."
Chen Weiguo nervously retorted, "They're slandering me."
Wanting to be looked up to by Song Lubai, Zhao Hongying stepped forward with her head held high and scolded, "If you city youths are really so tough, then don't live in the houses built by the regiment anymore. Just like the regimental commander said, use the sky as your blanket and the ground as your bed. Otherwise, how will you show off your abilities!"
She looked at Chen Weiguo and said sideways, "I suspect you're one of the Japanese, otherwise why would you lead a group to cause trouble as soon as you arrive?"
"Commander, we need to investigate him thoroughly. He's definitely not one of us. We all want a peaceful and comfortable life. Only the enemy would try to sow discord within our ranks."
Song Lubai wanted to give Zhao Hongying a thumbs up.
If this is really determined to be the nature of the crime, then that bastard Chen Weiguo is finished.
Chen Weiguo was so scared he almost wet himself.
Who would dare take that blame?
Seeing Wei Yang squinting and shooting him a suspicious look, Chen Weiguo hurriedly waved his hand, "No, it's not me, it's not me. I'm a law-abiding citizen. Someone found me yesterday and told me to come here and cause trouble."
Song Lubai asked loudly, "What benefits did they promise you?"
Chen Weiguo didn't want to talk about it, but faced with everyone's unfriendly gazes, he could only shrug his shoulders and say, "He said he could arrange for me to work in the office of the headquarters, so I wouldn't have to suffer in the company."
As soon as he finished speaking, the people who had come with him to cause trouble were furious.
They came to cause trouble because of Chen Weiguo, but it turned out he got benefits from them.
Wei Yang turned to Secretary Huang and said, "Call everyone out and let him identify who the bad guy hiding among us is."
Song Lubai whispered to Old Li, "Uncle, whether we can build walls openly and honestly from now on depends on you..."
After saying that, Old Li cried out, "Commander, if you can't find that treacherous person, I'll hang myself right here. I've lived most of my life and haven't even had a few days of living like a human being. There are bad guys trying to kill me. I'm living in constant fear. I'd rather be dead!"
Zhao Hongying said firmly, "That's right. We need to find that troublemaker and see if he's really an enemy within our ranks. If we don't find him, he'll definitely continue to cause trouble. We can't let him destroy the unity of our regiment!"
After Zhao Hongying finished speaking, she glanced at Song Lubai. Song Lubai smiled inwardly but said seriously, "Comrade Zhao has a very high level of awareness. I am ashamed to admit that I am not as good as her."
Zhao Hongying puffed out her chest and said, "Comrade Song, don't be modest. I take you as my role model."
Song Lubai suddenly felt her face burning.
She used to genuinely dislike Zhao Hongying, but now, she suddenly likes her a little.
It's obvious that the people behind this are after Wei Yang, but Lao Li's actions have changed the nature of the situation.
Wei Yang investigated the situation for both the greater good and for the sake of Old Li, a common citizen.
It should be time for work now, and most of the people who should be there are still standing outside.
Secretary Huang went in, and almost everyone else came out.
Chen Weiguo was forced by Yao Zhengxin to identify everyone.
Even after identifying the last person, Chen Weiguo still couldn't find the person who had come to see him yesterday.
Someone said, "I think you're the bad guy, and you're trying to shift the blame onto someone else!"
Chen Weiguo was sweating profusely with anxiety. Pointing to his "good brothers" in the crowd, he said, "Li Liusheng and the others saw it too."
When Li Liusheng was named, he quickly distanced himself, saying, "Yesterday, only one man came to the river to ask us about the situation. He asked and then left. We have no idea what kind of agreement you made with anyone. Who knows if it was that person?"
Chen Weiguo was so excited that his face turned red. He said loudly, "It's that man! I ran into him again at the post office when it got dark. He told me that I was causing trouble and then arranged for me to work in the office."
As the newly arrived youths were discussing among themselves, Wei Yang said, "You all should go to the various companies according to the arrangements of the educated youth office, honestly work on the land, and learn from the old military reclamation workers. If anyone still has objections or causes trouble, then you can stay and keep Chen Weiguo company."
No one knows what fate awaits Chen Weiguo, but it is expected that he will not have a good end.
Wei Yang saw Pang Shanmin, the head of the educated youth office, in the crowd and said coldly, "If you can't do this job, then don't do it. We'll discuss your dereliction of duty at the meeting later."
Pang Shanmin nervously wiped his sweat, avoiding Wei Yang's gaze, his heart pounding.
Looking at the crowd that had gathered to watch the commotion, Wei Yang pointed to the mechanism behind him and said, "If anyone surrounds this place again, they will be dealt with seriously."
The onlookers felt a sense of awe as they looked at the solemn-faced men in green uniforms.
The main group of educated youth dispersed, leaving Chen Weiguo alone surrounded by people in green military uniforms.
Wei Yang looked at Chen Weiguo and said, "If you can't find that bad guy, you're lying. You're the one with the bad intentions."
Yao Zhengxin brought his face close to Chen Weiguo's and said with a sneer, "I think you're that person!"
Chen Weiguo was sweating profusely. At this moment, he was on the verge of tears, his eyes filled with longing, wishing that person would appear before him immediately.
Wei Yang said to Yao Zhengxin, "Leave ten people here to guard him, and the rest of you go back to your posts."
After making the arrangements, Yao Zhengxin led the main force away.
Wei Yang then said to Secretary Huang, "Notify everyone in each department to come to the conference room for a meeting."
Wei Yang looked at Chen Weiguo, who was shrinking his neck like a quail, and said coldly, "Open your eyes wide in a moment."
Chen Weiguo nodded hastily, his clenched hands sweating profusely.
Wei Yang's gaze fell on Lao Li, and he said, "Comrade Li, there's nothing to be afraid of in the meeting later. Speak up if you have any grievances."
Minor issues that aren't really problems are blown out of proportion, so Wei Yang has no choice but to address the matter openly and take the opportunity to deal with someone.
Old Li nodded in agreement.
Wei Yang looked at Song Lubai and said gently, "Everything's alright here, you can go to the supply and marketing cooperative."
Song Lubai also felt that the situation was stable, so she turned around and left.
Zhao Hongying followed behind eagerly, and then Wei Yang called her name.
"Comrade Zhao Hongying, we need you to explain what happened yesterday in a moment. Please stay behind."
Zhao Hongying's heart skipped a beat.
Oh dear, she's about to be surrounded by leaders; her throat is already starting to tighten.
Zhao Hongying's eyes began to dart around in panic, and she subconsciously grabbed Song Lubai's sleeve.
Song Lubai said to her solemnly, "Comrade Zhao Hongying, do your best in a moment. Don't be afraid of anything. Remember what we said before: everything belongs to the regiment, not to yourselves. Remember this, and you won't leave any reason for criticism. I believe that with your high level of awareness, you can definitely do it."
Song Lubai patted Zhao Hongying on the shoulder, looking at her with encouragement.
Zhao Hongying swallowed hard, looked at her, nodded vigorously, and clenched her fist, saying, "I can definitely do it!"
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