Rebirth 1977 Great Era

Chapter 1432 Asking for help turned into helping someone else; he has some connections (two-part chapter)
The material clearly stated that this situation was actually quite common. Zhang Yi had only glanced at the beginning and already guessed what the process would be like.

And it was precisely because there were so many such incidents that he became angry.

What's worse is that the people involved in this matter are still brazenly continuing to suppress Li Ke in their positions, as if they think that the emperor is far away and no one can control him.
Remember, Heaven is watching what people do!
If you think about it carefully, you'll realize that there must be someone protecting and supporting them behind the scenes.

Otherwise, how could he be the only one who is indestructible?
"I'll have someone investigate right away," Zhang Yi said to Fang Yan.

As he spoke, he handed the things in his hand to his secretary and instructed him on where to start the investigation. According to him, the investigation should begin with the files from the place where Li Ke was detained, while simultaneously investigating the situation of Wang Zhankui.

Fang Yan originally thought he would start investigating tomorrow, since it was already so late. But he insisted on investigating tonight and clarifying the matter by tomorrow morning. Once the truth of the matter was confirmed, he would personally handle the matter tomorrow.

This person is very good at handling matters in a dialectal way, and is decisive and efficient, without any delay.

It's clear that he has experience working in the military.

After assigning tasks to his secretary, he asked Fang Yan:

"By the way, how do I contact Li Ke? I'd like someone to come over; it's better to discuss some things in person."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yan immediately took out Li Ke's contact information, which he had already memorized. He handed it directly to Zhang Yi and said:

"He is currently treating patients in the Jingsheng Commune above."

Holding what he was holding, Zhang Yi said:

"I'll contact him."

Next, Zhang Yi took Fang Yan to his current office, where many people were waiting. When they saw Zhang Yi return, they all greeted him. Fang Yan heard them calling out, "Director Zhang!"

It was only then that Fang Yan realized that Zhang Yi hadn't just brought his secretary; there was a dedicated team handling these matters.

Judging from their appearance, they must have been working non-stop.

No wonder Zhang Yi said the results would be available by tomorrow morning; it turns out there are still these people here.

At this point, Zhang Yi introduced Fang Yan to the following:
“This is my local team, specializing in handling these kinds of things. I originally came here to check the results, but since you mentioned this, I thought I could handle it together.”

Fang Yan nodded in sudden realization. He had never heard of such a large team handling matters from previous years before, but now he had witnessed it firsthand.

It seems that Comrade Zhang Yi is similar to myself; we've both come to inspect the work.

The only difference was that the two people inspected different things.

Then Zhang Yi had someone contact Li Ke.

Tell him to try his best to get to Taiyuan tomorrow.

Fang Yan had actually considered this situation before returning, but at the time she was not clear about Zhang Yi's attitude, so Fang Yan only told Li Ke that she might confront him face to face, so that he could be prepared.

However, it's clear that Zhang Yi doesn't seem to intend to confront them directly.

He had other ideas.

I don't object to this dialectal approach; let's leave professional matters to the professionals.

After arranging the work here, Zhang Yi said to Fang Yan:

"Comrade Fangyan, thank you for providing the information. Otherwise, if such a problem had gone unresolved under my nose and had been exposed later, it would have been a dereliction of duty on my part."

The old man is now at a loss with Fang Yan. He came here to ask for Fang Yan's help, but now he's the one helping Fang Yan?
However, from Zhang Yi's perspective, Fang Yan heard a story about a stranger doctor in the countryside when he went there. It had nothing to do with him, and he could help or not help without any problem.

Ultimately, this wasn't part of the job that involved dialects.

However, after he returned, he immediately came here to report the matter to Zhang Yi, and also brought Li Ke's materials and Li Ke's contact information.

If this isn't supporting his work, then what is?
"You're too kind. I heard about Comrade Li Ke's plight and felt I should help him. I also happen to know what your job is, so I came to tell you as soon as I got back. It's my way of doing what I believe in," Fang Yan said to Grandpa Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi patted Fang Yan on the shoulder with an appreciative look and said:

"Dr. Fang truly deserves to be called a renowned doctor. He has the well-being of the people in his heart and is a responsible person."

"Many people these days only care about their own little world and will avoid anything unrelated to them, but you took the initiative to help a grassroots doctor you've never met before. This magnanimity and integrity are truly rare!"

Fang Yan was a little embarrassed by the praise and waved his hand, saying, "Director Zhang, you flatter me."

Zhang Yi waved his hand and showered Fang Yan with praise once again.

You can tell he genuinely appreciates that dialects can achieve this level of artistry.

The dialect has been so badly damaged that people don't even know what to say anymore.

Now it's completely confirmed that I was the one helping Zhang Yi correct his oversight at work.

As soon as I finished speaking, the staff member on the other end came over to reply.

"Director Zhang, we've got in touch with Dr. Li Ke! He said he's received the notification and will take the earliest bus to Taiyuan tomorrow morning, arriving around noon."

"Okay!" Zhang Yi replied.

Then he turned to Fang Yan and said:

"Alright, leave things here to me. Just wait for my news!"

Fang Yan nodded, realizing he couldn't offer much help with what happened next. He said to Zhang Yi:

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Director Zhang!"

He waved his hand and said:

"Hey, it's my job, what's with all the hard work?"

After saying that, he asked again:

"By the way, where do you live? I'll get things sorted out here so I can contact you."

Fang Yan was planning to go back to the guesthouse where he used to stay, which was also his official residence, so he told Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi nodded, then glanced at his watch and realized it was already eight o'clock.

he asked:
"You haven't had dinner yet, have you?"

"No," Fang Yan replied.

"Let's have a simple meal here, and I'll arrange a car to take you back later," Zhang Yi said.

Fang Yan nodded and didn't stand on ceremony with Zhang Yi.

Next, the staff came up and led them to the company cafeteria.

Although it was described as a casual meal, this official office location still had to comply with the regulations for official receptions.

The canteen here is similar in size to the previous guesthouse; it's a simple brick building with a few long tables painted red.

The staff led Fang Yan and his companions to their seats, and soon the dishes were served: one meat dish, three vegetable dishes, and a soup. Although simple, the portions were very generous.

A plate of braised beef with potatoes is the main dish. The beef is stewed until tender and not dry, and the potatoes have absorbed the meat juices, resulting in a bright red color and a faint aroma of star anise.

In 1978, beef was even scarcer than pork, so serving this dish was considered a sign of sincerity in an official meal. The pieces of meat were not large but substantial, and there weren't many side dishes to make up the difference.

Next came the vegetarian dishes. A plate of stir-fried green peppers and eggs was placed in front of Fang Yan. It was clear that the chef here was of a much higher "level," as the dishes were much better than those in other places. The eggs were golden and fluffy, and the green peppers were crisp, tender, and slightly spicy. They were stir-fried with a small amount of lard, and the aroma was very strong.

In addition, there was a plate of stir-fried bean sprouts. Although it was only seasoned with a little salt and minced garlic, it was refreshing and not greasy, and it preserved the freshness of the vegetables to the greatest extent. Surprisingly, it didn't release much water and was quite crisp and tender.

Of course, the only downside was the cold seaweed salad. It was made from dried seaweed that had been soaked, so the texture was a little off. However, with a drizzle of vinegar and a little sesame oil, it was still quite sweet and sour and refreshing.

The last large bowl of egg drop soup, with a "huge amount" of egg flowers and a small amount of chopped green onions floating in it, is one of the standard dishes in government canteens.

As for staple foods, they are cornbread made from a mixture of cornmeal and wheat flour, and millet porridge. Pure white flour steamed buns are not the norm for official meals; this combination of coarse and fine flour is the mainstream.

Of course, Fang Yan and Li Chong both got used to the food.

There was no alcohol, but the staff poured everyone a glass of water and said with a smile, "Director Fang, it's just home-cooked food. Please don't mind, just have something to fill your stomach."

The dialect responded:
"That's already quite good."

He picked up the cornbread, took a bite with the braised beef and potatoes, and enjoyed the aroma of the meat mixed with the fragrance of the rice and flour—it was quite satisfying.

This meal lacked the "premium dishes" of the commune's hospitality and was closer to the real state of an ordinary official meal. It was served immediately after they arrived, which meant that it had been prepared beforehand and that this was what everyone else was eating.

They hadn't eaten anything since lunch, and since they were all martial arts practitioners, they were starving. So when the food was served, they didn't hold back and devoured it all in no time.

The cafeteria staff were startled by the scene and quickly added more food, finally managing to feed them all.

After they finished eating, as soon as Fang Yan and the others went outside, they were notified that the car was ready.

Fang Yan then led Li Chong and the others into the car and headed towards the health department's guesthouse.

When Fang Yan and the others arrived, Xiao Hanxi was already waiting there.

"Oh, Director Fang, you're finally back! If you hadn't come back, I was planning to go to the station to look for you." As soon as Fang Yan and the others got off the train, Xiao Hanxi rushed over and said.

Fang Yan asked around and found out that He Yang had called her immediately after she left, as agreed beforehand.

Xiao Hanxi then prepared the meal there, waiting for Fang Yan and the others to return.

They waited and waited, but the person never arrived.

Xiao Hanxi called He Yang to confirm, and He Yang said that Fang Yan might have gone to see the leader who came with them, which put Xiao Hanxi at ease.

However, by this point, he was indeed quite worried.

The task of receiving guests with dialects was directly assigned by Vice Minister Li of the Ministry of Health in Beijing, so he dared not be careless.

Now I've finally gotten to speak the local dialect.

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I didn't expect you to still be here waiting for us..." Fang Yan scratched his head a little, realizing they were being waited for all this time. "It's alright, it's alright, it's good that you're back, let's go eat!" Xiao Hanxi immediately called out to everyone.

Fang Yan looked at Li Chong and the others, and asked:

"Is it still edible?"

The three of them were taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

I'm just full, not stuffed yet, of course I can eat!

Fang Yan also wanted to talk to Xiao Hanxi about something, so she invited them to go to the cafeteria together.

Xiao Hanxi wasn't the only one waiting; others were also waiting, and they immediately greeted Fang Yan warmly when they saw him arrive.

Fang Yan apologized to everyone, then sat down and invited the others to eat.

Of course, he barely touched his chopsticks.

Basically, it's about what I saw at the grassroots level this time, and some of my own ideas for improvement.

Xiao Hanxi and the others were starving, but when they saw that Fang Yan hadn't touched his chopsticks much and was instead talking about the problems with a serious expression, they immediately stopped eating and started taking notes and analyzing the problems Fang Yan was talking about, while thinking about solutions and listening to Fang Yan's opinions.

This meal lasted until 11 p.m.

The food was reheated several times, and we ate while the meeting was in session before it finally ended.

After finishing, Xiao Hanxi and the others didn't have time to sleep. They quickly started making plans and came up with a new solution the next morning.

Fangyan, on the other hand, had been busy all day, and after the event ended, he felt sleepy and quickly went to bed.

……

The next day arrived quickly. Early that morning, no one woke Fang Yan up; he woke up on his own at 5:50.

After getting up, I was still a little unaccustomed to the dialect. The heating was very strong, but there was no humidifier, and my nose felt so dry that it felt like it was about to bleed.

I quickly washed up and drank half a glass of water before I felt better.

As soon as Fang Yan got up, Li Chong and the others got up as well. The neighbors were about the same. After hearing Fang Yan and the others talking, they all got up and started doing morning exercises with Fang Yan outside the guesthouse.

While practicing standing meditation in the local dialect, Li Chong and the others practiced boxing.

Anyway, there was no one else at the guesthouse, so we had a good workout.

After a while, Xiao Hanxi, who had dark circles under his eyes, came over to call Fang Yan and the others to have breakfast.

Seeing their condition, Fang Yan knew they must have stayed up quite late last night.

Upon inquiry, it turned out to be true; they all went to sleep at four o'clock.

I got up at seven o'clock because I had to report to Fang Yan about their opinions on grassroots rectification and construction today.

When they arrived at the cafeteria, the group from yesterday was already prepared. They all looked exhausted, but they mustered their spirits to greet Fang Yan.

Fang Yan noticed the bloodshot eyes of Xiao Hanxi and his group, and felt quite guilty. After sitting down, he spoke first:

"Director Xiao, you've been working so hard, staying up late and getting up early every night. It's really too much for you. Actually, the plan doesn't need to be rushed. We can take our time to figure it out."

Xiao Hanxi quickly waved his hand, picked up the enamel mug on the table, took a sip of hot water, and said in a hoarse voice:
"Director Fang, you're joking. The problems you pointed out yesterday are the crux of grassroots healthcare. The sooner we come up with a solution, the sooner the people at the grassroots level will benefit. We've worked through the night to review every point you made and, in light of the actual situation in Shanxi, have drafted several directions for rectification. Please listen to them and give us your feedback."

joke!

Just listen to the polite words your boss says, and that's all!

If you dare not produce anything today, see what he'll say!
Xiao Hanxi mentally scoffed, thinking to himself, "I've been in the workplace for so many years, and I haven't just been doing this for nothing."

He knows perfectly well what he should and shouldn't do, what he should and shouldn't listen to...

As he spoke, his staff handed him a stack of densely written manuscripts, and Xiao Hanxi began to report point by point.

First, regarding the grassroots issues raised by the dialect yesterday, they have developed detailed rectification strategies and summarized some areas for improvement.

After working through the night last night, we've finally finalized the version we're reporting now.

After listening to their report, Fang Yan asked a few more questions, then shared his views on their rectification efforts and offered detailed suggestions for improvement.

The dialect was something they thought, since others had already come up with it, they definitely had to take it seriously.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hanxi secretly rejoiced... See, see! Just as I thought, the leader already had a plan in mind. If he hadn't produced the item this morning, this matter might have reached the capital.

Fortunately, he knew what he was doing!
Immediately, he started having Fang Yan eat breakfast while he discussed improvements and revisions with the others.

By the time Fang Yan finished breakfast, Xiao Hanxi's plan had also been completed.

After the revision, Fang Yan believes there are no problems. They have prepared improvement plans for the problems they found.

The next step is implementation.

They immediately issued a notice, summoning leaders from the health departments of each county to study the matter, and then issued a rectification document.

And Fang Yan's work here was completed at this time.

Next, we'll see how things go on Li Ke's side.

When Fang Yan left, she said goodbye to Xiao Hanxi and the others:
"Don't wait for us to eat lunch. We'll probably eat somewhere else. Just arrange a car for us."

Upon hearing Fang Yan's request, Xiao Hanxi immediately instructed someone to arrange a car for Fang Yan and his group, assigning them an experienced driver familiar with the local roads. He also gave Fang Yan money and food coupons.

"This is everyone's lunch allowance and food coupons. Please take it, Director Fang."

Seeing that Fang Yan seemed about to refuse, Xiao Hanxi added:
"It's all according to the hospitality standards, please take it."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yan didn't refuse. He accepted the money and food coupons offered, then called Li Chong and the others to get in the car, and the group headed back to Zhang Yi's office from the previous day.

When we arrived, it was exactly nine o'clock in the morning.

Unlike yesterday, there were quite a few people here, constantly going in and out with various document bags. Fang Yan could tell from this that the matter here was not just his responsibility, but that many other people needed the help of Zhang Yi and his team.

Fang Yan greeted the gatekeeper at the entrance. Although the gatekeeper had been replaced, he immediately went to announce Fang Yan's arrival upon seeing that he was from the capital.

Within minutes, Zhang Yi's secretary hurried out to greet him. Fang Yan noticed the secretary's obvious weariness, though he remained tense. Upon seeing Fang Yan, he immediately greeted her warmly.
"Director Fang, you've arrived! Director Zhang was just talking about you, and we just found out the news."

Fang Yan was taken aback. This efficiency is quite impressive.

"Please come in!" the secretary greeted Fang Yan.

Fang Yan nodded, gave the driver who came with him a pack of cigarettes, told him to wait outside, and then went inside with Li Chong and the others.

Entering the office building, I followed the secretary inside. The office was several times more bustling than yesterday.

The hall was packed with people.

As Fang Yan walked past the door of the room that had been empty yesterday, he saw that it was now full of people. Several desks were pushed together and piled with files and documents. Several staff members were checking materials with their heads down and exchanging a few words in hushed tones from time to time.

This seems to be an additional point.

After Fang Yan entered the office next door, which was yesterday's office, it was just as busy, with the constant rustling of writing and the rustling of files being flipped through.

The air was filled with the smell of smoke, clearly from people who stayed up late to stay awake.

The entire venue was filled with a sense of urgency and efficient operation.

Zhang Yi sat behind the desk at the very back, a thick stack of materials spread out in front of him, and a nearly burnt-out cigarette between his fingers.

Hearing his secretary's greeting, he looked up abruptly, his eyes lighting up when he saw Fang Yan. He immediately stood up and said:
"Comrade Fang Yan, you've come at the right time! The investigation is progressing well, and we're just waiting for Li Ke to arrive!"

He pulled Fang Yan to an empty chair nearby and sat down, casually stubbing out his cigarette in an enamel mug, his voice hoarse:
“Last night we worked through the night to retrieve the case file of Li Ke’s detention, and at the same time we checked Wang Zhankui’s resume and the statements of relevant personnel. Now we have basically figured out the situation. We just sent someone out and are now waiting for Li Ke to come over. After I verify some information, we can start the procedures.”

Fang Yan was completely clueless about the process and asked in confusion:
"I wonder what the procedure is?"

Zhang Yi was taken aback, then realized that the young man in front of him wasn't one of his men, and the man had no idea what the procedure was. He slapped his forehead:

"Oh dear, look at my brain, I've gotten all confused from staying up all night."

"Given the situation, we need to draft a formal decision document based on the investigation results, and through official channels, revoke the false punishment that was added to Li Ke's file back then. Then, we need to formally issue documents to his work unit and local authorities to restore his reputation."

"Before that, we need the person involved to verify some information, to confirm whether there are any missing parts in the materials, to confirm the details and process, and to supplement and confirm some information himself. Finally, we will examine and question key issues and some doubts."

Fang Yan listened to Zhang Yi's explanation and roughly understood what they were going to do, but he immediately frowned again.

asked:

"Is there a missing step?"

"Huh?" Zhang Yi was taken aback, then quickly understood, and said:

"You mean the matter concerning Wang Zhankui, right?"

Fang Yan nodded and said:
"Yes, you only mentioned restoring Li Ke's reputation, but what about Wang Zhankui's situation..."

Fang Yan hesitated, as Zhang Yi had originally said he wanted to investigate the matter thoroughly, but now that he hadn't said anything, Fang Yan didn't know what he meant.

Zhang Yi said:

"We will handle it, but we need to restore Li Ke's reputation first before we can deal with it."

After saying that, he frowned again and said somewhat seriously:

"Also, this person does have some connections; to take him down, we'll have to start with that relative..."

PS: The basic chapter of 6000 words has been updated.

(End of this chapter)