As the factory director, Yang Wenyan certainly couldn't let this matter continue to escalate.

With a stern face, he said to the female workers, "This is not your business. If anyone should be involved, it should be the army. It's their family matter; what right do you have to interfere?"

One of the female workers said sarcastically, "Factory manager, we're saying she has moral problems, but we're not concerned about her family affairs. Are you trying to excuse her? If you ask me, she should be fired, and her position should be reassigned."

Ultimately, these people are still thinking about permanent positions.

If one person is squeezed out, that's one less job; but if there's one more position, then they have one more opportunity, right?

At this moment, Qiao Lanshu and Wang Xue entered.

Everyone looked at Qiao Lanshu, exchanged glances, and fell silent.

Yang Wenyan looked at Qiao Lanshu and said, "Comrade Qiao, what brings you here?"

Secretary Wen had also heard about Qiao Lanshu's pregnancy and was originally planning to offer his congratulations.

I don't dare say it now.

Secretary Wen looked at Qiao Lanshu and saw that she was not very old or tall, but quite pretty and looked like a child.

This girl seems to have good upbringing; she doesn't seem like the type to mess around with men and women.

He said to Qiao Lanshu, "We'll have a meeting to discuss the big-character poster issue. You should go back to work now."

Anyway, Qiao Lanshu has a military officer husband. As for how their factory should handle this matter, they still have to report it to the military and see how the military approves it.

Qiao Lanshu glanced at the female workers present and said calmly, "Factory Director, Secretary Wen, I haven't been with the factory for long, and I don't think I've offended anyone during this time. I'm quite surprised to be targeted today. I'm worried that they might be targeting my family."

Everyone: "???"

Wang Xue came with Qiao Lanshu. Upon hearing Qiao Lanshu's words, she hissed and stroked her chin, saying, "Oh dear, I've been thinking about this ever since I heard about the stolen explosives at the construction site. Director Yang, Secretary Wen, our espionage efforts have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years. Do you think we might have been infiltrated by spies?"

Wang Xue found it increasingly convincing: "Commander Qin is in charge of managing the mining area, transporting coal, and building roads—all key projects for our province. His unit is heavily guarded, like an iron barrel. If the spies wanted to target Commander Qin, they would have to turn their attention to Comrade Xiao Qiao instead. Don't you agree?"

Everyone: "..."

Secretary Wen stroked his chin, his expression turning serious: "Comrade Wang Xue is right. It seems there's more to this big-character poster than meets the eye. Old Yang, how come we didn't think of that?"

Yang Wenyan also began to worry: "Every worker in our factory has their identity verified, it shouldn't be like this, right?"

If their factory has really been infiltrated, that would be terrifying.

Yang Wenyan, the factory director, can simply quit his job.

Wang Xue retorted, "Why wouldn't it be that serious? If people can steal explosives from construction sites, what's so difficult for them to put up a big-character poster at our food factory?"

Upon hearing this, the lead female worker couldn't help but say, "Wang Xue, stop trying to scare people with these things. It's just putting up a big-character poster; it won't have any impact on the officers in the army. How did it involve spies and secret agents?"

Wang Xue immediately retorted, "You think there's no impact? You've ruined Comrade Qiao's reputation, and you still dare to say there's no impact? Wait a minute, why are you so talkative? Did you put up this poster?"

As soon as Wang Xue said that, Secretary Wen and Yang Wenyan both turned their attention to the female worker.

The female worker was startled and quickly said, "Don't make false accusations! I don't have time for this kind of thing. Besides, do I look like that kind of person?"

Secretary Wen couldn't help but say to her, "Since you didn't put it up, why are you being the one to stick your neck out? Among so many people, you're the one who talks the most. If the military investigates later, you'll be the first one to be arrested and questioned."

The female worker was indeed frightened, and not only her, but several other female workers also became somewhat afraid.

They were just unhappy that Qiao Lanshu had been promoted from a temporary worker to a permanent employee.

After all, they can't get promoted even if they want to.

So he thought he'd take this opportunity to make a scene, hoping to squeeze Qiao Lanshu out and create an extra permanent position.

They can try to get a chance too, can't they?

Now, frightened by Secretary Wen and Wang Xue, they immediately tried to leave: "I didn't put up the big-character poster, so please don't come after me with any questions. I don't know anything!"

"Yes, when we first arrived at work, the big-character posters were already up there. We don't know who put them up."

Qiao Lanshu listened to what they were saying and then spoke to Yang Wenyan;

"Factory Director, I demand a thorough investigation into the person who posted the big-character poster. This person fabricated facts and maliciously slandered my and Commander Qin's reputations. This matter cannot be let off lightly. You must understand that if this matter blows up, it will have a great impact on Commander Qin, the mining area, and even the army. The person behind this has ulterior motives and their true identity is questionable. They must be severely punished once caught."

Qiao Lanshu deliberately brought up Qin Yuanzheng and the mining area's names to make the matter sound very serious.

Because she knew that the factory leaders were afraid of causing trouble, and even more afraid of things escalating.

Based on the principle of "better to avoid trouble than to cause trouble," whether it was Yang Wenyan or Secretary Wen, the final solution would probably be to tear down the big-character poster, prevent people from discussing it, and then criticize the person who posted the big-character poster at a large meeting.

Privately, he would appease Qiao Lanshu and let the matter drop.

Judging from Deng Weijun's first reaction, wasn't it to tear down the big-character poster?

Qiao Lanshu cannot let this matter pass easily.

She was determined to make a big scene, find out who posted the big-character posters, and have them punished.

Otherwise, given her questionable conduct and promiscuous relationships, even if people don't dare say it to her face, they'll talk about it behind her back.

Why should she put up with all this?

Secretary Wen and Factory Director Yang exchanged a glance, both with serious expressions.

Secretary Wen said, "If this matter really involves espionage, then it must be reported to the military for investigation."

As he spoke, he said to Yang Wenyan, "Old Yang, we can't afford to take on this responsibility."

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