Chapter 46 Militiamen with guns want to arrest Wang Yuqing
Wang Yuqing didn't plan to wait for Ji Xuening because her grandmother's condition couldn't wait.
Seeing that it was getting dark, she instructed Ji Xiaoming: "Xiaoming, take good care of your sister at home. I'll take your great-grandmother to the commune clinic first. Your father is home. Tell him to pack some clothes, water tank, water bottle and stuff and come over quickly."
Ji Xiaoming nodded obediently. He hugged Ji Meimei tightly and coaxed her, "Meimei, don't be afraid, Grandma will be fine. Sleep with your brother tonight."
Wang Yuqing suddenly asked nervously, "Meimei, did you eat these wild vegetables?"
Ji Meimei shook her head: "Grandma won't let me eat it."
Wang Yuqing was relieved. She put some straw on the cart and, with the help of Lei Yongxia and Chen E, lifted Grandma Ji onto the cart.
She was still a little worried. Although Grandma Ji's complexion had improved a bit, she was very weak and, given her age, might not be able to withstand it. So she needed to be taken to the health center as soon as possible.
She had only taken a few steps pushing the cart when He Ruhua and her group blocked her way.
He Ruhua stopped Wang Yuqing and said to a middle-aged cadre next to her, "The head of security, that's her. She's the one I reported."
Someone exclaimed, "Report it?"
The head of security stood solemnly in front of Wang Yuqing and said, "You are Comrade Wang Yuqing? I am the head of security of the commune. Comrade He Ruhua has filed a formal complaint against you and Comrade Ji Xuening for having an improper relationship. Our commune has set up a project team to come to the site to collect evidence and investigate. Please come with us for further investigation."
To his left were two cadres, and behind him were four armed militiamen. One of the militiamen had a rough appearance, with a scar diagonally across his left eye and a full beard, giving him a fierce look.
Everyone was terrified, shrinking their necks, but their eyes were also filled with curiosity as they stared at the scene.
Ji Meimei was so frightened that she hid in Ji Xiaoming's arms and whispered, "Second brother, are they going to take Mom away?"
Ji Xiaoming didn't understand either, and just gently patted her back.
Chen E spoke first: "What's going on? Why are they all carrying guns? Comrades, you must have made a mistake."
He Ruhua snorted, "No mistake, they are just having illicit relationships, it's immoral and shameless, they've committed a crime."
After saying that, she raised her head and glared at Wang Yuqing triumphantly.
Wang Yuqing frowned and said, "Director, I can cooperate with the investigation, but my grandmother has been poisoned by wild vegetables, and I must take her to the hospital as soon as possible."
The head of the security department looked at Grandma Ji in the carriage. He pondered for a moment and was about to speak when He Ruhua interrupted him: "Wang Yuqing, the cadres have come all the way from the commune to our brigade. Are you going to send them back now? Do you know how busy they are? Besides, your situation is very serious, and your social conduct is appalling."
Wang Yuqing said angrily, "Grandma Ji is a human life, how can you be both stupid and wicked?"
This blatant insult made He Ruhua's face turn very ugly.
Chen E, Lei Yongxia, Tang Wan, Niu Zhenzhen, and Chen Xiang, who were standing nearby, all felt that human life was more important and criticized He Ruhua for her mistakes.
Liu Li chimed in, "Grandma Ji has been saved and seems to be alright."
The head of security was discussing quietly with several cadres behind him.
Wang Yuqing looked at the head of the security office and several cadres, and said in a loud voice: "As a good citizen, I will do my best to cooperate with the investigation. As a cadre of the country, I should care about the people and have the big picture in mind. The leader said that the people's affairs are big matters no matter how small. The people come first and life comes first. The people are the country and the country is the people!"
After saying that, she glared at Liu Li and said, "How do you know my grandma is alright? Are you going to swear on your life for hers?"
Liu Li was too frightened to reply.
Upon hearing this, the head of the community security department felt ashamed and remorseful for his hesitation. He quickly apologized, saying, "Comrade Wang Yuqing, you are right. We happen to have a car and can take the old man to the health center."
Upon hearing this, He Ruhua rushed forward to stop Wang Yuqing and shouted, "You can't leave! What if you run away? You can run away to a man's house unmarried, but you can run back too!"
She's been furious these past few days. If her parents hadn't stopped her, she would have gone to the Ji family to settle accounts with Wang Yuqing long ago. She doesn't care whether Wang Yuqing is really having affairs or not; she just doesn't want her to have a good time.
After listening to Zhao Si and Qian Juan, she managed to secretly report Wang Yuqing to the commune without her parents' knowledge. The militia hadn't even taken her back for questioning yet, so they couldn't let her go!
"Smack..."
Without hesitation, Wang Yuqing slapped her across the face and then forcefully pushed her away.
He Ruhua covered her face, stunned, and the people around her gasped.
The head of the security department beckoned to the burly militiaman to come over: "Wang Shuo, come and help quickly. Push the old man upstairs. You are responsible for taking the old man to the health center and then come back to pick us up. We still need to collect evidence for investigation."
The man named Wang Shuo slung his gun over his shoulder and took a few steps forward, pushing the handcart.
Wang Yuqing politely expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Director, thank you, Comrade."
He Ruhua came to her senses and tried to stop Wang Yuqing, but Tang Wan grabbed her arm.
He Ruhua shouted loudly, "Let go! The director can't let Wang Yuqing go... Tang Wan, what do you mean? Oh, I almost forgot that you and Wang Yuqing are the same kind of people."
Wang Shuo suddenly picked up the gun in front of him and pointed it at He Ruhua, his voice furious: "You dare to block my way again? Believe me or not, I'll shoot you."
He Ruhua was so frightened that she collapsed to the ground.
The head of the community security department shouted, "Wang Shuo, what are you doing? Don't scare everyone. Quickly take the old man to the health center."
When Wang Shuo left, he glanced at Tang Wan one more time.
The head of security stayed behind and questioned Chen E, Tang Wan, and others about the relationship between Wang Yuqing and Ji Xuening. He also went to every room in the Ji family's house to investigate, especially the room where Wang Yuqing and Ji Xuening lived. He investigated very carefully and finally found out that the two did not sleep in the same room.
He asked Ji Xiaoming and Ji Meimei many questions, and both children answered truthfully.
Tang Wanqing spoke in a cold voice: "Director, I don't think that Comrade Wang Yuqing and Comrade Ji Xuening are engaging in illicit sexual relations. Illicit sexual relations refer to cheating, adultery, and bigamy. They are both single and unmarried. Even if they lived together, it would only be a matter of conduct. Besides, they don't live together."
After learning about the situation, the head of the security department sternly questioned He Ruhua: "Comrade He Ruhua, why did you make such a false accusation that Comrade Wang Yuqing and Comrade Ji Xuening were having an affair? Don't you know that this crime can lead to someone's death!"
Although it's not considered 'promiscuous relationships,' it's still considered illegal cohabitation in this era. However, the authorities haven't been strict about this, but now that it's been reported, they have to take it seriously.
He Ruhua returned home amidst everyone's laughter. She tearfully complained to her parents, saying loudly, "That Wang Yuqing actually hit me, boohoo."
He Guangliang asked, "Which cheek did she slap?"
He Ruhua replied: "The left side."
The next second, He Guangliang slapped her right cheek and roared, "You deserve it! How could I, He Guangliang, have given birth to such a stupid daughter? Who gave you the guts to go to the commune to report me? You've completely disgraced me."
Hua Gui rolled her eyes helplessly beside her, then stepped forward and tapped He Ruhua on the forehead: "Your dad is right, he's so stupid, he's practically a pig brain."
He Ruhua burst into tears: "Have you forgotten how she scolded me? Mom, she scolded you too. Just because you're cowards doesn't mean I'm a coward."
He Guangliang paced back and forth in the main room, furious: "Go ahead and report me, but you need evidence. This is slander and fabrication. I'm a brigade director, after all. What will the leaders of the commune think of me?"
He Ruhua angrily retorted, "You only care about your own pride!" and then ran away.
Hua Gui suddenly said, "Go and puncture the tractor's wheels right now."
He Guangliang asked, puzzled, "What's going on?"
Hua Gui was a little nervous and stammered, "That Lei Yongxia came to the brigade headquarters to borrow a tractor. I happened to be there, so I said, 'I heard you say that the tractor wheel is broken...'"
He Guangliang was so angry he wanted to slap her. He glared at her with wide eyes and said, "You're just as stupid as He Ruhua. Like mother, like daughter. Don't you know that the person driving the tractor is Lei Yongxia's son?"
In the end, he still put on a coat, took a flashlight, and went out.
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