Rebirth 1977 Great Era

Chapter 1434 Li Ke, Like a Dream, and Dialects Like the Wind (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)
Li Ke wrote in the materials that because he expressed a different opinion in a letter, he was regarded as the leader of a major case in the Northwest region.

At the time, he felt confused, but after being sued a second time, he finally understood.

It must be due to my personality when I was young; I spoke too bluntly and unintentionally offended people.

The case already involved many people, and when Li Ke stood up to help, he just happened to run into trouble. So, the others thought it best to teach him a lesson so that he would remember it.

However, as it turns out, people are not so easily changed. After Li Ke went to jail, his personality was not changed because of the incident. After being detained for a while, people outside said that the case had been wrongly judged and that he should be released.

But Li Ke was in a bad mood at the time, and since he was in the right, he immediately demanded that the person who had dealt with him apologize in person and release him personally.

This really offended them, and not only were they not released, they also held a grudge against him.

He was then detained for the required amount of time before being released.

After being released, he began to try to overturn his case and seek justice. After some maneuvering, the two sides were completely at odds. He was also unlucky. At first, it was still a minor conflict, but later, due to the changes in the times, his relatives on the other side were either promoted or parachuted back.

So his old case was brought up again, and instead of being overturned, it was used as evidence against him.

This time he's going back for a second time, and unlike before, this time he's been given a special boost.

After such a ordeal, Li Ke was truly terrified.

After coming out, he found that the other party was even more untouchable, so he could only keep a low profile and dare not think about the past anymore. This time, he met Fang Yan, a young doctor from Beijing who said he would stand up for him, which gave him confidence.

After saying all this, Li Ke let out a long sigh of relief, as if a stone that had been weighing on his heart for more than 20 years had been completely removed. His eyes were filled with a sense of regret, but also a feeling of relief.

Fang Yan handed him a glass of water, which he picked up and gulped down most of it before his breathing finally calmed down.

“I’ve never told anyone these things. After I got out, I was afraid that people would hear them and that I would cause more trouble. I didn’t even dare to mention it to my family. If it weren’t for Director Fang and you guys who believed in me and were willing to help me, I was planning to keep it all to myself for the rest of my life.”

"I really don't know how to thank you."

Fang Yan waved his hand and said:
"Hey, I really didn't do much in this matter. Director Zhang and the others were the ones who worked really hard, working all night last night."

Zhang Yi picked up the conversation and said:

"You can't say that. To be honest, this was originally my job. This case was right under my nose, and I didn't even know about it. If it weren't for Comrade Fang Yan bringing back the news, I would have thought I had already finished my work. It's really shameful to say..."

After saying that, he turned to Li Ke and said, "But Comrade Li Ke, we are aware of the grievances you have suffered. I guarantee that we will never let those bad apples who take advantage of the situation to stir up trouble and frame good people get away with it."

"Don't worry about this, I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

He turned to his secretary and instructed, "Add all the details that Comrade Li Ke mentioned to the materials, especially the names of the people involved back then. Make sure to verify them and include them in our subsequent investigation."

"Yes, Director Zhang!" The secretary quickly picked up his pen to take notes.

Fang Yan looked at Li Ke and said:

"Dr. Li, it's all in the past. Now that Director Zhang is here to stand up for you, your grievances will definitely be completely cleared, and those who bullied you will be punished as they deserve sooner or later."

Li Ke nodded, giving Fang Yan a grateful look. He knew that the key to this matter was Fang Yan; without Fang Yan, he wouldn't even know where Director Zhang was.

Not to mention coming here to report the situation to people in person.

And with so many people here, why is it that only Director Zhang handles my matter? And he does it so efficiently?

Isn't that obvious?
It was all thanks to Fang Yan; without him, Li Ke didn't know how long she would have had to wait for such an opportunity.

If they could really restore his reputation, they would be like second parents to him.

Moreover, this person seemed to have fallen from the sky, suddenly appearing in his life, and then, in less than 24 hours, began to bring his life to a complete turn.

Li Ke didn't know what to say.

It all felt like a dream.

Just then, Zhang Yi said:

"Alright, it's almost lunchtime. Let's go to the cafeteria together for lunch."

Li Ke was startled, then quickly stood up. Fang Yan glanced at his watch and continued the conversation:
"Wow, time really flies. It's already noon. Okay, let's go eat together."

Then they set off with Zhang Yi and arrived at the cafeteria from yesterday.

The cafeteria food at noon today was more varied than last night's, with more meat dishes, and it was still quite well-made.

Li Ke, who was initially a bit reserved, relaxed completely after eating the meal.

Everyone kept eating in silence, except for Fang Yan and Zhang Yi, who chatted while eating.

They first chatted for a while about a mutual acquaintance, Comrade Lao Dong, the former president of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and then they talked about Comrade Zhang Yi's work before liberation.

This conversation led Li Ke to discover that he and Director Zhang had both fought in Lanzhou in 1946.

However, he entered the Literature Department of the Northwest Military Academy's Art College in 1949. Comrade Lao Zhang was directly transferred to the army and went to the Northeast, then entered Korea. After returning to China, he went to the northern border to carry out construction. Then a few years ago, he was transferred back to Beijing. After participating in some major events, he has now risen to this position.

It was quite a legendary life.

Fang Yan knew that Li Keqian was in the former army and casually mentioned it. This surprised Old Zhang, who was also a bit surprised. Back in 46, the two were comrades-in-arms who had served on the same battlefield.

When Li Ke wrote about her situation, she started from 49 and didn't write about 46. I never expected that the two of them would have such a connection.

It's quite amazing, really.

After the meal, Li Ke's initial awkwardness completely disappeared.

In his dialect, he exclaimed, "It's all fate!"
Li Ke wholeheartedly agreed.

The group chatted for a while longer.

At this moment, Fang Yan remembered that she still had something to say to them:

"By the way, things are on track here, so I plan to go back to the capital tomorrow."

"However, I won't be involved in what's going to happen here, but if you need any help, please contact me anytime. I'll definitely help if I can."

This was somewhat sudden. Zhang Yi knew about Fang Yan's itinerary, so he simply nodded.

Li Ke was clearly surprised, but he quickly responded. At the same time, he was filled with emotion. From yesterday's anxiety to now having a backer from the capital and old comrades-in-arms who had fought alongside him on the battlefield, the changes in just over a day felt like a dream.

Dialects, however, are like the wind—they come and go quickly, and once their business is done, they're gone immediately.

He spoke in dialect:

"Director Fang, I don't know how to thank you enough after you go back."

Fang Yan waved his hand and said:
“You’re being too polite. We’re both doctors, so it’s only right that we help each other out. If you treat the patients in the grassroots well and reduce their suffering, and help me promote the project, that will be helping me out.”

Li Ke nodded repeatedly.

Zhang Yi also said:
"Comrade Fangyan is right! Do your job well and treat more people, that will be enough to show your gratitude."

After saying that, he spoke in the dialect:

"Then we'll meet again in the capital."

Fang Yan nodded:
"Okay, I'll leave things here to you. Once you get to the capital, just come to this address to find me."

After speaking in dialect, he wrote down an address and contact information and handed it to Zhang Yi.

Li Ke was also given a copy:
"If you come to Beijing, remember to look for me. You can also send me a telegram if there are any updates."

Li Ke nodded.

P.S.: I still owe you 11000 words after finishing this chapter.

That's all for today, please come early tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)