1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 283 Acting vigorously and resolutely
Those people were all filled with shame upon hearing this.

Director Zhang called over several leaders from the next office. After they discussed it in hushed tones, he walked straight back and said, "Besides publicly apologizing to Fu Zhiqing, each of you should donate fifteen yuan to help the elderly living alone and impoverished families in the farm. You have no objections, right?"

The people standing behind Gong Ling'er all turned pale, but they didn't dare to refute her.

Director Zhang asked coldly, "Answer me, do you have any objections?"

The group could only reply with miserable expressions and voices as soft as mosquitoes, "No objections."

Director Zhang looked at Gong Ling'er: "Since it all started with you, your punishment naturally can't be the same as theirs. You really like taking advantage of others, don't you?"

Gong Ling'er was so frightened that she could barely speak: "No, no, I didn't mean to."

Director Zhang had no time to watch her act: "I've seen plenty of people like you. Since you like to take advantage of others so much, starting tomorrow your task will be to go to the bean field to pick beans. Of course, you can't be left out of the charity work either; you can contribute double."

Gong Ling'er almost knelt down on the spot, but she still held back, she really couldn't bear to lose face, after all, she would have to stay on the farm in the future, tears welling up in her eyes: "If this can make Yan Wan feel better, I have no objection."

At this moment, Fu Yanming scoffed, "At this point, you still want to drag my sister into this? You're really giving me face, aren't you?"

Gong Ling'er was startled by Fu Yanming's cold gaze: "No, it's not what you think."

Sun Juanjuan couldn't hold back any longer: "What is it? Are you about to start your performance again?"

That's disgusting.

Director Zhang, seeing that things had progressed sufficiently, asked, "Gong Ling'er, is there anything else you'd like to say?"

Gong Ling'er knew that no matter what she said today, things would have to be this way. She glanced at Fu Yanwan standing opposite her and felt jealousy once again: They were both girls, so why was she so lucky?
Seeing that everyone was looking at her, she quickly averted her gaze and said, "No objection."

Director Zhang glanced at everyone in the room, his gaze finally settling on Fu Yanwan: "Fu, do you have any objections to the outcome?"

Fu Yanwan shook her head and said, "I have no objection." This result is already very good. If she were to make any other requests, the leaders of the farm would probably say that she was being unreasonable. It's better to accept the good outcome.

Besides, if he pushes Gong Ling'er too far and something else happens, he'll probably not get a good reputation either.

Director Zhang, seeing that the matter was resolved, said: "Since neither party has any objections, let's proceed with this resolution. Tomorrow morning during reading time, you will both go to the broadcasting room to issue a public apology."

He turned to the person standing outside the door and said, "Officer Wu, you follow up on this matter."

After Officer Wu nodded in agreement, the matter was considered closed.

After everyone left, Fu Yanming looked at Yan Wan and said, "You two wait for me outside. I need to say a few words to Director Zhang."

After they all left, Fu Yanming took out six packs of the special cigarettes he had previously supplied from his bag: "Uncle Zhang, thank you so much for today. I won't say any more polite words. I definitely can't treat you to drinks today, lest people gossip. Another day when you return to the city, we'll drink until we're drunk. Keep these cigarettes; they were originally for you."

Director Zhang chuckled and patted Fu Yanming's arm: "Good lad, you've really made great progress. I understand what you mean, but I really don't have time tonight. By the way, are you staying here tonight or going back to the city?"

Fu Yanming glanced at his watch: "At this hour, it's probably hard to flag down a passing car. I'll stay at the guesthouse here tonight and head back to the city early tomorrow morning."

Director Zhang laughed and said, "You're lucky, kid. I have a meeting to attend and can't take care of you. You can take Yanwan out for a meal. I'll pick you up later. I have to get back to the city tonight. I have a meeting to attend tomorrow morning."

Upon hearing this, Fu Yanming chuckled, "Alright, Uncle Zhang, this is just the right thing to do for me. You don't need to come pick me up. Let's set a time, and I'll wait for you at the gatehouse."

Director Zhang thought for a moment and said, "I don't think it will be early. You can go after 9:30."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Fu Yanming left.

(End of this chapter)