A well-behaved girl was deceived while searching for her husband; she married a childless military o

Guan Wenjun's trial was quick; Liu Weidong was found to have irrefutable evidence and was sentenced to death. He will be shot soon.

Sun Qiaofen and her daughter Liu Weihong insisted that they didn't know what it was.

They blamed everything on Liu Weidong, since Liu Weidong was beyond saving, and they couldn't drag their sister and mother down with him, could they?

As a result, the mother and daughter were sentenced to six years of labor reform and would be sent away in a couple of days.

Liu Weidong kept making a scene at the Revolutionary Committee, demanding to see Liu Zhengxing, but the people at the Revolutionary Committee completely ignored him.

What era are we living in? How dare they still sell opium? Aren't they just driving their fellow countrymen to their deaths?

This kind of person definitely cannot be kept around.

Some people can be reformed through labor, but for someone like Liu Weidong, there's no going back.

Liu Zhengxing tried to find many connections, but most of the connections he found were leaders or cadres of some bureau or some department, who had no say in front of the Revolutionary Committee Director.

Guan Wenjun sat in his office, leisurely sipping tea, and experienced firsthand what it felt like to have people lining up to ask him for favors.

It's so amazing!

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The workers at the food factory had all heard about Liu Weihong's situation.

Now that the year-end holiday is approaching, the female workers in the pickle factory are all free.

Wang Xue, with sunflower seeds in her pocket, leaned against Qiao Lanshu's window early in the morning, gossiping with her: "I heard Liu Weihong is going to be sent to a labor camp? Do you know what she did wrong?"

Qiao Lanshu stood by the window, slowly knitting a sweater while whispering, "I heard it's because of her brother; she helped him transfer his opium."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xue immediately launched into a tirade: "They deserve to die! Our country has only been standing up for so many years, and they're already engaging in these kinds of underhanded dealings. They deserve to be shot!"

Wang Xue initially thought it was rather pitiful that Liu Weidong was going to be executed.

Now, I feel no pity whatsoever.

I just think that Liu Weidong and Liu Weihong, the brother and sister, deserved it all; they brought it upon themselves.

Qiao Lanshu, as if struck by a sudden thought, said, "I heard that Liu Weihong's boyfriend seems to be quite capable. Could he possibly get Liu Weihong out of trouble?"

I heard that Liu Weihong was sentenced to labor reform.

But where they would be sent to the labor camp, for how many years, or even whether they could avoid it, were all uncertain.

In a society based on personal connections, you have to consider personal relationships no matter where you go.

Not to mention those in power.

When Wang Xue heard Qiao Lanshu say this, her expression turned rather unpleasant. She said, "Well, it's really hard to say. Her father is capable, and her boyfriend is capable too. It's really hard to say. You know, this person has such a good life, but she just does all sorts of immoral things. She's really had enough of the good life and wants to experience the bitterness of labor reform."

Wang Xue kept nagging and scolding Liu Weidong and his sister for a long time, and it was already past three o'clock in the afternoon.

Although it was still early before their workday ended.

But there are only two days left until the holiday, and there isn't much work left in the workshops.

Wang Xue took a broom and swept up the sunflower seed shells on the ground. Then she said, "It's almost Chinese New Year. The supply and marketing cooperative has mutton and pork, as well as apples and persimmons. Let's go early, or we won't be able to get in line."

At this time, many people in the factory secretly went out to buy New Year's goods, and the factory managers turned a blind eye to it.

Qiao Lanshu thought for a moment and then nodded: "Okay, I'd like to buy some apples too."

After she became pregnant, she really enjoyed eating fruit.

However, in that era, a large amount of arable land was used to grow grain, resulting in a scarcity of fruit production.

Moreover, this is the north, where there are very few fruits and vegetables available to eat in winter.

If Qiao Lanshu hadn't been pregnant, she probably wouldn't have been so picky.

But now that she's pregnant, she wants to eat as well as possible so that the baby in her belly can develop better.

Qiao Lanshu packed up the sweater and yarn, put them in a cloth bag, grabbed a vegetable basket, and went out with Wang Xue.

Wang Xue said to her, "I think you're knitting a sweater for the child?"

Qiao Lanshu smiled a little embarrassedly: "I don't know how to knit sweaters yet, they're too difficult. I'm knitting a woolen hat now, let's see if I can finish it."

Anyway, if it's not knitted well, you can just unravel it and knit it again.

There's no need to worry about wasting yarn.

Wang Xue said to her, "If you're in a hurry, just bring me the yarn and I'll knit it for you. The baby needs a lot of clothes, especially pants... By the way, have you bought diapers yet? The baby wets the bed a lot, and we'll have to wash the sheets every day. It's much easier to use diapers, since we only have one sheet and mattress, and it's not good to sleep if the bed is smelly."

Qiao Lanshu blushed slightly when she thought of the large sheet of waterproof velvet that Qin Yuanzheng had bought.

She whispered, "The diapers aren't ready yet..."

Wang Xue immediately said, "Oh dear, I have two kids at home. I haven't thrown away their used diapers and clothes yet. I'll bring them all to you. Don't worry, I've washed and dried them all, so you can use them without worry."

In those days, resources were scarce, and people weren't wealthy. Children's clothes were altered and patched up until they grew up.

If the clothes are too worn out to wear, you can alter them to make little pants, vests, gloves, socks, or other items for your child.

They don't easily give away their old clothes.

Those who are willing to give gifts away consider the recipient as one of their own.

Qiao Lanshu immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, sister."

Before this, her neighbor Huang Erling had also given Qiao Lanshu some of the children's old diapers and some old clothes.

At first, Huang Erling was worried that Qiao Lanshu would find it offensive, so she tentatively asked her. She found that Qiao Lanshu did not find it offensive and sent the love to her.

Wang Xue then said, "Having a baby isn't easy. You're already three months along, haven't you told your parents yet?"

Qiao Lanshu shook her head; she wanted to wait until things stabilized before writing to her father.

Qin Yuanzheng shared the same idea. After all, he had a reputation for being childless, so he wanted to wait until Qiao Lanshu's pregnancy was stable before writing to his parents, so as not to disappoint them.

Wang Xue and Qiao Lanshu arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative together, and sure enough, long queues had already formed in front of each counter.

Wang Xue immediately said to Qiao Lanshu, "You're pregnant, so don't squeeze in with them. Follow behind me."

As she spoke, Wang Xue led Qiao Lanshu into the crowd to join the queue.

If you want to buy meat, buy mutton fat and pork fat;

Mutton fat can be used to make fried tea, and lard can be used to stir-fry vegetables, making them fragrant and delicious with rice.

There are fresh white radishes available today, but unfortunately, like meat, they are all subject to purchase limits.

Qiao Lanshu bought meat, then apples, and finally, she and Wang Xue each bought a radish.

When the two of them came out of the supply and marketing cooperative, they were suddenly stopped at the gate.

The other party was wearing a police uniform, and judging from their appearance, they were indeed police officers they recognized.

When the police officers saw Qiao Lanshu, they were somewhat surprised, since they were familiar faces to each other.

Police officer Xiao Jiang said to Qiao Lanshu with a serious expression, "Hello comrade, someone has reported you for illegally trading prohibited items. Please cooperate with our inspection."

Wang Xue and Qiao Lanshu exchanged a glance.

Qiao Lanshu hesitated and said, "We only bought vegetables from the supply and marketing cooperative; we didn't do any private transactions with anyone."

Wang Xue nodded and quickly explained, "Yes, officer, we're not involved in any speculation or profiteering. Are you sure you haven't mistaken us for someone else?"

At that moment, the two women thought the police officer was talking about speculation and profiteering.

They assumed they had bought things from shady dealers, which is why they were reported.

But in reality, things were far more serious than they thought.

Since they were already acquaintances, Officer Jiang whispered to Qiao Lanshu, "Comrade Qiao, it's like this, someone reported that you were trading opium with someone near the supply and marketing cooperative. This is a serious matter, and we have to come and investigate."

Qiao Lanshu: "..."

Qiao Lanshu's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly felt that something was wrong.

Why are the police officers talking about opium, and even saying she was trading it in private?

Forget about opium, she can't even stand the smell of ordinary cigarette smoke.

Qin Yuanzheng quit smoking after marrying her.

She whispered, "Officer, this must be a misunderstanding. No one in my family smokes. I've never even bought tobacco, so how could I be trading with someone privately?"

What's more, it's that kind of opium.

She knew that would get her shot.

Wait, I'm getting shot...

Recently, wasn't there someone who was about to be shot for secretly trading opium?

Qiao Lanshu: "..."

She suddenly realized what was going on.

But now that I understand, it's too late.

Because Xiao Jiang, the police officer, had already taken over Qiao Lanshu and Wang Xue's vegetable baskets and rummaged through them.

Soon, Officer Xiao Jiang found a roll of something about two fingers wide wrapped in black cloth in Qiao Lanshu's vegetable basket.

He brought it to his nose and smelled it, and his expression immediately changed. He lowered his head and looked at Qiao Lanshu.

Qiao Lanshu calmly explained to himself, "Officer, I don't know when this thing was put in my basket. There are too many people in the supply and marketing cooperative. I didn't notice if someone secretly put something in my basket."

Besides, we've been queuing to buy things, and you know the meat counter has a limited supply; if you come late, it's all gone. I was too busy queuing to grab meat, how could I have time for this? You can ask the security guards at the meat counter; they're responsible for maintaining order, they should be able to see how long I've been queuing. Furthermore, with so many people here, it's not the best time to make a purchase."

As she spoke, Qiao Lanshu touched her belly again and continued, "Furthermore, I am three months pregnant. No matter what, I have to think about the child and I can't do something so risky. I hope you can investigate this matter thoroughly. This is a complete slander and frame-up against me. I demand that the culprit be severely punished."

Qiao Lanshu spoke clearly and logically, and Wang Xue was worried that Qiao Lanshu would suffer a loss, so she wanted to explain a few words on her behalf.

After hearing her say that, she had nothing more to say, so she glared at the police officer and said, "Yes, that's exactly what she said! If you don't believe me, go ask the security guards maintaining order at the raw meat counter. It's outrageous to slander a young girl like this; they must be severely punished!"

Police officer Xiao Jiang also admired Qiao Lanshu's composure in the face of danger. After all, when others encountered such a situation, they would have already panicked and started crying out.

Qiao Lanshu was very calm.

Moreover, they can defend themselves clearly and logically with evidence.

Her words convinced the two police officers.

With a serious expression, Officer Jiang packed the items into a transparent bag before saying to Qiao Lanshu, "Comrade Qiao, although I personally believe what you said, according to procedure, you still need to come with us to the police station."

He paused for a moment, then said in a low voice, "But don't worry, you're not the only one we've reported. The police have already arrested three others."

Those three people all have family members who are cadres in various departments, and they are all family members of cadres with relatively high positions.

Unlike them, Qiao Lanshu's husband was a military officer, and she was a military officer's wife.

But what they have in common is that they both have some power in their families.

When Qiao Lanshu heard what Xiao Jiang, the police officer, said, her thoughts became even clearer.

This is probably because someone wants to save Liu Weidong and doesn't want him to die.

That's why they came up with this tactic.

Didn't the Revolutionary Committee say that those who trade opium privately would be executed?

So, do the families of these military personnel and officials also engage in private transactions?

Do you dare to execute them all at once?

If they don't dare to, and the police dare to let one go, then there will still be room for maneuver in Liu Weidong's case.

This move is so insidious; it's impossible to defend against it.

Even if Qiao Lanshu didn't go out with Wang Xue today, as long as she was standing at the entrance of the food factory waiting for Qin Yuanzheng to pick her up, he might still find an opportunity to stuff things into her basket if she was distracted for even a moment.

The city is under strict control now, so people aren't very wary.

Who knew someone would be so insidious as to pull this stunt?

Qiao Lanshu knew she couldn't avoid it this time, and she couldn't very well refuse to cooperate with the police officers' work.

Moreover, she also wanted to go to the police station to talk to the three victims and see if she could find the person who framed them.

Qiao Lanshu nodded and said to Xiao Jiang, the police officer, "Okay, then I'll go to the police station with you."

When Officer Jiang heard her say that, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He was initially worried that Qiao Lanshu wouldn't cooperate with his work.

After all, those three men were unwilling to cooperate and even tried to pressure him by bringing up their family leaders.

Little did they know that he was just a low-ranking police officer, doing his job.

Police Officer Xiao Jiang immediately said, "Okay, let's get in the car first."

Their police car was parked at the intersection opposite the supply and marketing cooperative; it was dilapidated and looked like a scrapped vehicle.

Wang Xue quickly reached out and pressed down on Qiao Lanshu's arm, whispering, "Qiao, are you really going with them? You've clearly been framed. It's okay if you don't go, right? Why don't you wait here, and I'll call Commander Qin for you?"

Wang Xue thought that calling Qin Yuanzheng over would be enough.

He's a military officer, so these police officers won't make things difficult for Qiao Lanshu anymore.

However, Qiao Lanshu said, "It's not easy for the police to carry out their work. This matter is full of suspicious points. I believe the police have basic judgment and wouldn't really believe I would trade opium in private, right?"

Police officer Xiao Jiang and his colleague exchanged a glance.

They've been flattered so much, can they really say they lack judgment?

The two nodded immediately. Xiao Jiang said, "Of course. It's obvious that someone did this on purpose. Don't worry, Comrade Xiao Qiao, going to the police station is just to cooperate with taking a statement. We will conduct a thorough investigation afterward."