Both the Lin Qi incident itself and Wen Ruan's article caused a huge uproar.
For those few days, the streets and alleys were filled with people chatting and discussing this matter. People hated and cursed Lin Qi and his ilk.
However, there has been some debate surrounding Wen Ruan's article.
Some watched with a detached, indifferent attitude, as if it were none of their business; others felt a deep connection and were profoundly moved; but still others held the opposite view, continuing to adhere to the "victim-blaming" mentality...
A wave of helplessness washed over her, but Wen Ruan knew that it was impossible for everyone to think the same way she did. It didn't matter; she just wanted to express what she wanted to say in writing, hoping to offer some comfort to girls who had suffered hardships. That was enough.
"The ones who made the mistake were not them, but those beasts who committed the crime."
......
The next day, Song Yan returned home from get off work and told Wen Ruan that, with the cooperation of the local Women's Federation and other government agencies, all the girls had been sent home and resettled.
Wen Ruan knew this was the best way forward, and she sincerely hoped they could start a new life and forget all the previous suffering, even though she knew it would be difficult...
In the past few days, the steel plant has also undergone major personnel changes. First, the document for Song Yan's transfer from the Commerce Bureau was officially issued, and the handover of work is currently underway. On the first day back to work after the New Year, he will report to the Commerce Bureau.
Guo Shengcai, who had just reached retirement age and thought he could take office, stumbled and was pulled off his post early.
Guo Shengcai was reported for arbitrarily interfering with the factory's administration, abusing his power for personal gain, and having illicit dealings with Lin Qi, the former director of the Revolutionary Committee. Although the investigation ultimately found no criminal facts, the steel plant's committee decided to arrange for Guo Shengcai to take early retirement.
The new factory director was appointed by his superiors and was said to be a demobilized military officer at the regimental level. Wen's father also took office as the deputy factory director.
Everything is different from the original book; things have changed...
As for Dong Yan... she also kept a low profile and was no longer as high-profile as before. She knew that the powerful backers behind her had all fallen. Fortunately, she had turned to the light and offered evidence. Otherwise, her job as a factory committee member would likely have been lost due to the improper source of her position.
Her position was retained because of her previous meritorious service.
As Wen Ruan listened to the recent changes, she gradually breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that everyone was moving towards a better future.
Some of the hidden problems in the original book gradually disappeared, and Wen Ruan felt a sense of relief. She was now a completely new person, someone without any burdens, someone who only needed to strive forward...
With the Lunar New Year just two weeks away, Wen Ruan began making various preparations for the holiday, going to the supply and marketing cooperative and department store with Song's mother every day to make purchases.
Several families discussed it and decided to spend the Chinese New Year in a courtyard house, since there were plenty of rooms and enough room for everyone.
In addition, since Song's mother and Wen Ruan were unemployed, while the others had to go to work on time, the burden of purchasing fell on the two of them.
Finally, on New Year's Eve, Wen Ruan was in charge of cooking the meal, with her mother and the others helping out. They prepared eight dishes and a soup.
Previously, Wen Ruan had specially bought a bottle of good wine from the department store and opened it, just for the new year, so that the whole family could have a good time together. Wen's father and Song's father were overjoyed. They would drink a little wine during the holidays, and their wives would pretend not to see it and ignore them.
The two old men ate and drank, reminiscing about their youth when they fought side by side on the battlefield.
Meanwhile, Wen's mother and Song's mother were discussing various neighborhood gossips. Wen's mother, in particular, worked at the Women's Federation, which was a hub for all sorts of juicy gossip. Song's mother listened attentively and was extremely supportive, and the two of them would discuss it together from time to time.
Song Heng, having already taken his vacation to attend Wen Ruan's wedding, was not allowed to go home for the Chinese New Year, which was a great pity. He could only call home this morning to let his family know he was safe and to greet his parents and relatives, which was a little regrettable.
Wen Ruan looked up at Song Yan, who was patiently picking fish bones from his bones, and smiled happily, feeling a surge of emotion: "This is so nice..."
Seeing that Wen Ruan hadn't touched her chopsticks for a while, Song Yan looked up at her, raised an eyebrow in confusion, and asked, "Ruan Ruan, are you full? You're so thin, you should eat more."
Wen Ruan snapped out of her daze, smiled, and nodded obediently, "Mm."
The two looked at each other and smiled...
The four parents, watching the newlyweds so affectionately, finally felt relieved...
After the meal, Song Yan led Wen's father and Song's father to clear the dishes. Wen Ruan felt that as a junior, it was not appropriate to just sit there and think about getting up to help, but Song's mother pressed her down.
"Ruan Ruan has been busy all afternoon. You cooked dinner for her. If it weren't for Song Yan and his father's cooking being so... I wouldn't want my daughter-in-law to cook. Ruan Ruan's hands are meant for holding pens, not for doing this every day." Song's mother held Wen Ruan's hand, smiling kindly as she happily spoke to Wen's mother.
"Besides, three grown men can't possibly get tired washing dishes and tidying up a table. This is a way to train them. We even helped out this afternoon," Song's mother said with a mischievous grin, making Wen Ruan and her mother laugh heartily.
After the three finished tidying up, everyone gathered in the living room, chatting and laughing together, and staying up all night to welcome the New Year.
As if remembering something, Wen's mother took out two red envelopes from her pocket and handed them to Wen Ruan and Song Yan, wishing them a smooth and successful new year. The two thanked her and accepted the envelopes.
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