Chapter 245 Ye Ke writes a letter of complaint, rumors spread in Zhang Pandi's village.
However, the tree may wish to remain still, but the wind will not cease.
Ye Ke's letter of complaint reached all the way to the county.
When the receptionist saw the message and it involved the name Gu Baobao, their heart skipped a beat.
What others may not know is that several key leaders in their county had received serious instructions from their superiors:
Comrade Gu Baobao is a nationally important talent, and her case involves the highest level of secrecy. All matters concerning her must be handled with utmost care. Any issues must be reported directly to higher authorities and must not be handled without authorization!
The letter, filled with false accusations, was not even opened for a careful reading before it was seized on the grounds that its content was absurd and suspected of being a false accusation, and was immediately reported to higher authorities.
The next day, before the county leaders even arrived, the city government called Qingshan Commune directly, their tone extremely stern:
"Any false statements or accusations against Comrade Gu Baobao must be stopped immediately and resolutely!"
Comrade Gu Baobao is an important national asset, and her safety cannot be compromised in any way!
I've heard that someone in your commune is spreading rumors? Investigate the source immediately and deal with it seriously! If a similar incident occurs again, you will be held accountable!
After the commune secretary finished the phone call, he was sweating profusely.
He immediately took his men and rode bicycles to Qinghetun in a great hurry.
By this time, rumors circulating in the village about Gu Baobao's impending downfall and her hidden gold had begun to take shape.
Many villagers looked at Gu's family with scrutiny and suspicion.
As soon as the commune secretary arrived, he didn't go to Gu Jia's house. He immediately ordered the brigade leader, Li Guoqiang, to gather the commune members and hold a meeting right there in the threshing ground.
In front of the entire village, young and old, the commune secretary's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and his voice was so stern it could scrape off a layer of frost:
"Recently, extremely malicious rumors have been circulating in our village! They are slandering and attacking Comrade Gu Baobao, an important scientific and medical expert in our country!"
I hereby solemnly declare:
Comrade Gu Baobao made outstanding contributions to the country in the capital and is a meritorious person who has been commended and protected by the highest level!
Any unfounded accusations and slanders against Comrade Gu Baobao are crimes against the country and the people!
His gaze, sharp as lightning, swept over the villagers below the stage, who were trembling with fear. Finally, he glared fiercely at Ye Ke, who was cowering at the back of the crowd, her face deathly pale. Zhang Pandi didn't dare to come.
"It has now been verified that Ye Ke, an educated youth, harbored resentment, fabricated facts, wrote false accusations, spread rumors, and undermined unity, causing extremely negative consequences! The commune has decided to publicly criticize and denounce Ye Ke as a warning to others!"
"boom--!"
The crowd erupted!
Criticism and struggle sessions!
These days, being criticized and denounced is no small matter!
His future is ruined, and he is despised by everyone!
Two militia members immediately stepped forward and dragged Ye Ke, who was slumped on the ground and pale as a ghost, to the front of the stage.
Her mother-in-law, Zhao Jinlan, was in the audience and wished she could disappear into the ground. Zhang Baogen squatted on the ground, holding his head, and remained silent.
The commune secretary publicly read aloud the brief contents of Ye Ke's false accusation letter and the decision to handle the matter.
As the members in the audience listened, their initial surprise turned into disdain and anger when they looked at Ye Ke.
It turns out that all those rumors were spread by this educated youth!
If you're not doing well yourself, you can't stand seeing others do well; that's incredibly cruel!
The denunciation meeting was brief but powerful.
Ye Ke was ordered to write a profound self-criticism, had her work points deducted, and was to be responsible for carrying manure for six months after giving birth.
More importantly, with accusations of "undermining the worker-peasant alliance" and "falsely accusing meritorious officials" pinned on her, she could never hope to rise above her circumstances.
The rumors vanished in an instant.
Instead, the villagers felt a deeper curiosity and awe towards Gu Baobao.
Even the commune secretary personally came down to clear her name, saying that she was an important national talent and a meritorious person!
My God, just how big of a thing has Gu Baobao been doing outside?
The previous rumors that the Gu family had hidden gold have become a joke.
Grandma Wu Guixiang stood ramrod straight, and in front of everyone, her voice was loud and clear:
"My baby has made a lot of money for the country! It's foreign exchange! I heard it's this much!"
She held up both hands to indicate the exact number, though she couldn't say for sure, but her gesture was quite impressive.
"The national award for my baby is so generous that I, as an old woman, could eat meat and white flour buns every day for the rest of my life and the next!"
That's what my baby earned through genuine merit and great service to the country! Purely earned! Glorious!
Now the villagers understood completely.
Gu Baobao's lavish lifestyle wasn't something she got by getting married; it was something she earned through her own hard work!
Even the country values and protects her so much!
Zhang Pandi hid on the outskirts of the crowd, watching Ye Ke being dragged away like a dead dog. Hearing Wu Guixiang's confident words, she felt both fear and hatred, her nails digging deeply into her palms.
The avenue of whistleblowing has been closed.
But she was not willing to give up!
Seeing Gu Baobao so successful is more painful than killing her!
Just three days after Ye Ke was criticized and denounced, Gu Baobao's wedding banquet was held in a lively and bustling manner.
The banquet was held in the courtyard of the Gu family's old house. We borrowed tables and chairs from our neighbors and invited the best chef in the village to cook.
With a full range of meats and fish, and plenty of steamed buns, this was an absolutely respectable feast in the countryside in the 1960s.
What shocked the villagers once again was that, in addition to the relatives of the Gu and Lu families and fellow villagers, several cars that they did not recognize drove into the village to attend the banquet!
The people who got out of the car were leaders from the city and county!
They were all smiles, carrying congratulatory gifts. They had come either to inspect the place or specifically to congratulate and comfort Gu Baobao!
The leaders held Gu Baobao's hand, chatted warmly, inquired about her work and life, and praised her contributions to the country.
He merely nodded politely to Lu Zhanming, who was standing to the side.
The core message, regardless of what they said, was about Gu Baobao.
The villagers saw it all clearly, and the last bit of speculation they had about Lu Zhanming's military rank, based on the assumption that he was a man, was completely shattered.
Gu Baobao herself rose to a position where even leaders personally came to the countryside to offer their condolences!
Zhang Pandi and Ye Ke, who narrowly escaped harsher punishment, watched the lively celebration from a distance, their faces covered in dust and grime.
The scene of a large gathering of distinguished guests, watching Gu Baobao being the center of attention with composure, fueled a burning rage within them that threatened to reduce them to ashes.
The report failed, the rumors were debunked, and Gu Baobao's status actually rose even higher!
no!
We absolutely cannot let Gu Baobao have it so easy!
Two women, whose minds had been twisted by jealousy and resentment, came together again.
This time, they're going to play an even more ruthless game.
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