Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 805 - 0805: Zhao Di’s Premature Birth 3

Chapter 805: Chapter 0805: Zhao Di’s Premature Birth 3

Feng Qingxue was aware of how much trust Cui Shaoyuan had from the old leader, but Lu Jiang felt a chill in his heart.

"The rules that must be followed have to be adhered to, if it’s acting, it’s acting, no matter what the future holds, for now please add ’acting’ before Cui’s title, lest outsiders hear and think that I intend to replace Comrade Ye’s position without the word ’acting.’ The higher one’s position, the less willing Lu Jiang was to give others reason to talk, caution is never a fault."

Cui Shaoyuan’s eyes showed approval, and he immediately corrected himself, "Lu is right, a ’ding’ is a ’ding’, a ’mao’ is a ’mao’, for now the word ’acting’ indeed needs to be added, removing these words, that’s a matter for later."

Feng Qingxue didn’t want to continue on this topic, so she asked, "When will Comrade Cui return to the Capital?"

"I’ll return to the Capital in three days. Tomorrow, I’ll leave this place and take a trip to the military command headquarters; there are still some matters unfinished there," Cui Shaoyuan replied. "Does Comrade Qingxue have anything else?"

Feng Qingxue said awkwardly, "It’s just on the same train that rescued Uncle Cui, I met two venerable professors who teach in the Capital, their knowledge profound, which I admire. I don’t know if they have returned to the Capital, I’d like to trouble Comrade Cui to deliver a letter to them on our behalf."

Since it was inconvenient to directly ask Cui Shaoyuan to take care of Lou Shaonong and Lin Yufen, who were neither relatives nor close acquaintances, Feng Qingxue had to resort to this strategy.

"No problem!" Cui Shaoyuan agreed at once. "Is the letter ready?"

"It’s ready, it’s ready!" Inside the envelope there were also doodles from Xibao; Qingxue took it out from the box, and while handing it over to Cui Shaoyuan, she asked, "I’d like to ask Comrade Cui, how do you plan to deal with the false accusations Cao Hongzhu made against us?"

Upon receiving the letter, Cui Shaoyuan sighed lightly, "Since Comrade Qingxue asks, then I’ll dispense with the pleasantries and tell you both plainly, in the case of Cao Hongzhu’s actions, there’s no recourse! She falsely accused you, but she did indeed expose corrupt elements like Dan Qingming and others. So far, no whistleblower has been punished, the reason being we must encourage the courage to struggle against the bourgeoisie at lower levels; if we punish the whistleblowers, who will be the warriors for socialism?"

"Even if they accuse innocent people? Even if the contents of their reports are half-truths? Even if they let personal grievances fuel their revenge?"

After hearing Feng Qingxue’s words, Cui Shaoyuan neither admitted it nor denied it, his expression composed, "That’s why it requires people like us to step forward, to investigate the truthfulness of the allegations made in the report. Comrade Lu, Comrade Qingxue, no one understands the current situation better than I do, circumstances make heroes, and for many, they are the heroes. Let the future judge the rights and wrongs; for us, we do our job, fulfill our responsibilities, and live with a clear conscience."

The anger Feng Qingxue had felt because Cao Hongzhu would not be punished dissipated in an instant, vanished without a trace.

Why couldn’t I control my temper?

Having read so much material, don’t I understand the cruelty of this era?

"You’re right, we won’t pursue Comrade Cao Hongzhu’s actions." Cao Hongzhu had already incurred general fury, and given her character, she would surely continue to fight on; it’s unlikely that people will tolerate her indefinitely.

Seeing Feng Qingxue’s understanding and reasonableness, Cui Shaoyuan admired her even more.

Intelligent, cautious, knowing when to advance or retreat, able to grasp and let go, no wonder everyone who had met her spoke so highly of her—the jealousy and resulting hatred from some people were exceptions; since ancient times, there have always been those who can’t bear to see others thrive.