1978: A Literary Giant Who Began His Military Service

Chapter 80 You! Get out of the performing arts troupe!!

After leaving the Arts and Literature Department, the former leader went straight to the Discipline Committee.

This time, of course, it's back to the disciplinary committee.

As soon as he got back to the room, he threw the manuscript of the novel at Director Liu.

Director Liu was slightly taken aback: "What is this?"

"A novel manuscript, what else could it be?"

This trip took less than two hours. The old leader was very efficient, after all, he was extremely familiar with false accusations and framing.

He sat down and took a sip of his office tea.

"I've read the novel. It's just that some editors are making baseless accusations. I think the content of their accusations has little to do with the content of the novel."

Director Liu still adhered to the principle of reviewing the manuscript before making a decision, so he opened the manuscript!

Keep watching.

The 60,000-word novella was only glanced at by the old leader at the time, but Director Liu read it more carefully, taking more than an hour to finish.

Zhao Mengsheng went from being assigned to a company to eventually gaining valuable experience on the battlefield.

From borrowing money from Liang Sanxi to the final revelation that it was for his elderly father's medical treatment...

After reading the novel, Director Liu did not feel that it was as serious as the complaint letter described; on the contrary, he considered it a fine piece of work.

The old leader took a puff of his cigarette: "Have you finished reading?"

"I've finished reading it, sir. I admit it was my mistake. I jumped to conclusions too early. I didn't even finish reading it completely!" Director Liu, holding the novel manuscript, shook his head silently and said sincerely.

Of course, he did feel a little remorse after reading the novel, which is definitely a top-notch novel.

"I went too far."

"This comrade is a true combat hero from the battlefield! You were indeed wrong."

"Combat hero!" Upon hearing this term, Director Liu was clearly stunned. However, it was impossible for the submission and the report to detail every single one of Zhou Xu's combat experiences, right?

He looked at his former leader in surprise: "I'm sorry to this comrade. I think I should apologize to him for my recklessness!"

The former leader continued, "You don't need to tell me these things!"

"I see."

Director Liu took out the letter of complaint and immediately picked up the phone, which rang continuously.

"Hello! This is the Disciplinary Committee! We have investigated the matter of Comrade Zhou Xu's novel, and since there are no obvious problems with his novel, we have withdrawn the report!"

The security personnel paused for a moment, then remained silent: "It's been withdrawn...?"

"Yes, tell Comrade Zhou Xu that this is a misunderstanding. Please send this good comrade back to his original unit immediately! By the way, tell Comrade Zhou Xu that I am very sorry for this misunderstanding."

The phone hangs up.

Both Lao Zhang and Xiao Sun, who answered the phone, were dumbfounded.

Old Zhang said, "What are you still standing there for?"

……

He returned to the performing arts troupe.

Xiao Sun and Lao Zhang opened the dormitory door.

In less than a day, they were the ones who came to find them again.

Both of them paused for a moment. Then, Old Zhang walked over first, chuckling awkwardly as he said:
"Comrade Zhou Xu! Good news! The higher-ups have withdrawn the report against you. We just received the order."

"Zhou Xu!"

Just then, a shout rang out.

Zhou Xu looked over and saw Political Commissar Huang waving at him.

He immediately followed and walked over, ignoring the two people standing there, and pushed through their encirclement.

Upon reaching Political Commissar Huang, Zhou Xu said, "Commissar, thank you so much! This whole trouble was thanks to your help; you've really gone to a lot of trouble!"

"No need for thanks, you're also a member of our cultural troupe,"

Clearly, Political Commissar Huang didn't know whether Zhou Zhigang had intervened or someone else had. Anyway, it was good that no one was hurt. "Alright, get in the car first. You didn't sleep well last night, did you? But then again, how could you sleep well after receiving a report!" Political Commissar Huang muttered as he walked.

Puff puff!
In less than a day, Zhou Xu never expected that he would experience so many things; it was truly a wondrous thing in his life.

Upon arriving at the cultural troupe, Zhou Xu followed the political commissar.

The group of people looked at Zhou Xu, who had reappeared, with expressions of surprise.

Amidst everyone's surprised gazes.

Political Commissar Huang pulled Zhou Xu to the door: "Everyone assemble!"

Everyone was confused, but after that shout, they immediately gathered at the entrance of the cultural troupe. The political commissar glanced at the group.

A group of people stood there stunned for quite a while.

Only then did Old Huang speak up: "Long Ping, step forward!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Long Ping, who was standing at the very back.

Looking at his face, there was an inexplicable schadenfreude about it.

After all, this wasn't the first or second time Long Ping had gossiped about Zhou Xu, which showed that he was somewhat jealous of Zhou Xu.

Long Ping stepped out from the group. Old Huang glanced at his face and slowly said:
"The higher-ups have given the order, and I applied! You're going to work in a grassroots unit tomorrow! You'll be a staff officer there! Our cultural troupe can't keep such a big shot like you!!"

"..." Long Ping was slightly stunned when he heard the news. He looked at Lao Huang as if the sky had fallen and said, "Commander... um... I..."

Old Huang continued, "Don't try to scare me by bringing up who it is. This order came directly from above!!"

"..."

Seeing the political commissar's resolute eyes, Long Ping knew that there was absolutely no way to salvage the situation. He raised his hand and gave a final salute, which was naturally a bit stiff.

The political commissar said, "Alright, that's all. Everyone, disperse."

After disbandment.

A group of people stared at Long Ping, who was standing there in a daze, and clicked their tongues in amazement as they discussed Long Ping's affairs.

"Last time he talked nonsense, even saying that Zhou Xu was the old leader's son... I think that kind of nonsense probably reached the old leader's ears, and he deserved it!"

"Don't even mention it, there's also Comrade Zhou Xu, who is a combat hero. He publicly slandered a combat hero! He deserved it even more."

"Yes, yes, you know what, I'll tell you, he got into a fight right in front of the political commissar last time!"

"It's all because this guy is arrogant and does whatever he wants. It's good that he left; it's one less bad apple to be picked."

The group of people from the cultural troupe followed suit, gloating and making insulting remarks about Long Ping who was about to leave. These unpleasant words reached Long Ping's ears.

He angrily cracked his knuckles, waiting for me to become the political commissar so he could personally kick Zhou Xu out.

He then returned directly to his dormitory, filled with indignation, and began packing his things.

……

Back to the office.

The political commissar continued slowly to Zhou Xu, "There was quite a commotion in the cultural troupe yesterday. I heard there were even arguments and fights. However, Long Ping wasn't transferred entirely because of your matter."

Zhou Xu wasn't deaf; he just used to think it was better to mind his own business and ignored Long Ping, who was spreading all sorts of rumors.

However, the fact that this person was publicly reprimanded and taught a lesson today did give Zhou Xu a chance to vent his anger.

"Why is that?"

The political commissar said slowly, "Didn't I tell you last time? He said the rumors about the old leader were overheard, plus his father recently..."

"Oh, okay!" Zhou Xu stopped asking around.

Anyway, it'll be more peaceful once the person leaves.

I returned to my long-missed dormitory, even though I had only been away for a day.

Zhou Xu immediately lay down on the bed, feeling comfortable all over.

"Then you rest first, I'll be leaving now." The political commissar closed the door.

(End of this chapter)