Siheyuan (courtyard house): My father, Li Yunlong!

For the first time, his face revealed undisguised anger.

"But what I really want to know is, who wrote those two whistleblower letters?"

His sharp, knife-like gaze swept over the crowd.

"Director Wang just said it himself, there were two whistleblower letters! Two!"

Li Zhenhua held up two fingers, his tone chilling.

"I said last night that I did this so that everyone could have a way to survive. Who knew that someone would be so eager to kill me, Li Zhenhua, and even drag everyone in the hospital down with them?"

These words are like pouring a ladle of cold water into a boiling pot of oil!

The entire hospital was stunned by this information!

Two whistleblower letters?

In an instant, everyone's gaze towards each other changed, filled with suspicion, wariness, and anger.

The neighbors who were just moments ago united against a common enemy now seem to have become potential informants.

Yi Zhonghai's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously avoided Li Zhenhua's gaze.

His bangs were jiggling with fat, and his eyes were darting around.

Yan Bugui's hand trembled violently as he adjusted his glasses.

Xu Damao shrank his neck, wishing he could hide himself.

Even Sha Zhu looked around suspiciously.

Li Zhenhua didn't say anything more and rode his bicycle away from the courtyard. He still had to deal with Director Wang's impending revenge.

at the same time.

Director Wang was filled with anger and carrying the confiscated stolen goods.

The dozens of bags of cornmeal and sorghum were returned to the subdistrict office without a moment's delay.

She was well aware of the seriousness of the matter, and Li Zhenhua's attitude made her feel that her authority had been challenged like never before.

She personally drafted a report and urgently submitted it to her superiors regarding Li Zhenhua's case.

When the district received the report, it was astonished to find that a young deputy director of a key state-owned factory had made such a serious mistake, and the district immediately took it very seriously.

The main leader personally approved the instructions.

A joint investigation team was immediately established, drawing on experienced personnel to investigate this matter.

At such a crucial moment.

Li Zhenhua, the person involved, acted as if nothing had happened.

He has already come up with a perfect solution to this matter.

He neither returned to the factory nor tried to lobby or smooth things over.

Instead, he rode his bicycle directly back to his parents' house.

As soon as he entered the house, his mother, Xiuqin, was tidying up the dried vegetables drying in the yard. She was surprised to see her son return at this time with a hint of gloom on his face.

"Zhenhua? Why are you back now? Is everything alright at the factory?"

Li Zhenhua propped up his bicycle, but instead of answering immediately, he turned and closed the courtyard gate.

As he approached his mother, the calm and composed demeanor he had displayed in front of the courtyard house and the neighborhood committee instantly vanished, replaced by an expression that was a mixture of grievance, resentment, and exhaustion.

He sighed, his voice lowering slightly.

"Mom, I think I'm in trouble."

Xiuqin's heart skipped a beat. She put down the winnowing basket in her hand and nervously grabbed her son's arm.

"What's wrong? What happened? Is it at the factory...?"

"It's not in the factory, it's in the compound, the one where we live in the courtyard."

Li Zhenhua interrupted his mother, his tone carrying just the right amount of helplessness and anger.

"Many families in the courtyard were almost out of food. The adults and children were so hungry that their eyes were green with hunger. Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and the rest of the people in the courtyard blocked my way. They were practically kneeling down and begging me to find a way to get some food to save their lives. My heart softened, and I thought I couldn't just watch my neighbors starve to death, could I? So... I used some private channels that I had accumulated from my previous experience as a purchasing agent. It took a lot of effort and a lot of favors and money, but I managed to get them 3,000 catties of coarse grain. I even got them to sign a document saying that they were buying voluntarily and would bear the consequences themselves."

He paused, observing his mother's expression, and continued.

"I meant well, wanting to help everyone get through this difficult time. Who knew... who knew that as soon as the grain was distributed, someone wrote an anonymous letter and reported it directly to the neighborhood committee! Today, Director Wang brought people to seal off the yard, confiscated all the grain and took it away, and even interrogated me in front of everyone in the yard! Mom, tell me, what kind of nonsense is this? My good intentions have been completely wasted! These people are simply ungrateful wretches!"

As Xiuqin listened to her son's account, her face grew increasingly grim. Especially when she heard that her son had only helped after being begged by everyone in the hospital, and was instead reported, her pent-up anger suddenly flared up.

She was so angry that her hands trembled and she started cursing.

"This is outrageous! These damned bastards! Are they even human? They've lost all conscience! They were the ones begging and pleading with us, and now they're the ones stabbing us in the back!! They've even dared to bully my son! This dilapidated house is uninhabitable!"

She became increasingly angry as she spoke, and grabbed Li Zhenhua's hand.

"Zhenhua, we're not staying here anymore! We're moving back! Living in the same courtyard as those heartless bastards is a waste of our lives! We won't put up with this humiliation!"

Seeing his mother so angry, Li Zhenhua comforted her instead.

"Mom, don't be angry. It's not worth ruining your health over someone like that. Whether we move or not is another matter. The key thing is that Director Wang from the neighborhood committee has already reported this to the district. When that happens, someone from higher up will definitely be sent down. I'm not afraid of being investigated. I have nothing to hide. I know exactly where my food comes from, and I can withstand scrutiny. But this person is disgusting. If word gets out, it won't sound good, and it will definitely affect my future work."

"What? They're going to investigate you too?"

Xiuqin became even more anxious upon hearing this, but then, as if she had remembered something, her eyes lit up, and she suddenly slapped her thigh.

"Oh dear! I'm so flustered! Who do they think they are? Investigating my son? Do they even have the right to do that? Wait, Mom will call your uncle right now!"

Xiuqin's words suddenly enlightened Li Zhenhua. He

It was then that he suddenly remembered that he had an extraordinary relative.

His maternal uncle, Xiuqin's elder brother, Liu Dashan.

This uncle joined the army earlier than Li Yunlong. He was brave in battle, made numerous merits, and his official rank was even higher than that of his own father, Li Yunlong.

Later, he was seriously wounded in a battle. Although he survived, he was left with a chronic illness and was no longer suitable for front-line troops. After liberation, he was transferred to civilian work and has been working in the inspection department ever since.

With its excellent policy expertise and qualifications.

Now he is the director of an important office in the inspection department!

However, this uncle was a low-key person, and due to the special nature of his work, he did not contact his family very frequently, so Li Zhenhua did not think of him for the time being.

Xiuqin rushed into the house, grabbed the red phone on the coffee table, and dialed a number known only to a few people.

The phone rang a few times before being answered, and a calm, gentle yet authoritative voice came from the other end.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Big brother! It's me, Xiuqin!"

Upon hearing her brother's voice, Xiuqin's tone immediately became aggrieved and anxious.

"Xiuqin, why are you calling at this hour? Has something happened at home?"

Liu Dashan knew his younger sister well and knew that she wouldn't make this call unless something serious had happened.

"Brother, something's happened! It's Zhenhua, your nephew, he got bullied!"

Xiuqin poured out everything Li Zhenhua had just said, adding her own embellishments and indignation.

The article emphasizes how the residents of the compound used moral blackmail and pleading, how the son, out of pity, used his personal connections to help, only to be betrayed and anonymously reported, how the neighborhood committee arrested them without distinguishing right from wrong, and how higher authorities ordered an investigation, etc.

Finally, he said, his voice trembling with tears.

"Brother, tell me, is there no justice left? Don't you know Zhenhua? He's the most upright and steady person imaginable. He's clearly been set up and taken advantage of because he's young! You can't just ignore this!"

Liu Dashan listened quietly on the other end of the phone, without interrupting his sister.

After Xiuqin finished speaking, he slowly opened his mouth, his voice still steady, but those who knew him well could hear the coldness hidden beneath the calm.

"Xiuqin, don't rush, speak slowly. Is Zhenhua here right now? Let him answer the phone."

Xiuqin quickly handed the microphone to Li Zhenhua and gestured to him with her eyes for him to speak properly.

Li Zhenhua answered the phone and greeted her respectfully.

"Uncle."

"Zhenhua, tell me the details again, objectively and in detail, especially regarding the source of the grain and the signed agreement."

Liu Dashan's voice came through the microphone, carrying a reassuring power.

Li Zhenhua composed himself and recounted the events more objectively and clearly, omitting the parts about his deliberate guidance and proactively submitting the whistleblower letter. He focused on describing the survival crisis facing the entire hospital, his helpless actions, the measures taken to avoid risks by having residents sign and fingerprint documents, and the conflict during Director Wang's investigation.

His tone was calm and his wording precise, perfectly embodying the image of a young cadre who, despite being wronged, remained restrained.

After listening, Liu Dashan remained silent for a few seconds, then spoke simply and decisively.

"Alright, I understand. Don't worry, continue with your normal work and life. I'll talk to the district discipline inspection commission. This matter ends here; no one will investigate you anymore."

He paused, then his tone suddenly shifted, revealing a hint of barely perceptible concern and inquiry.

"However, Zhenhua, tell your uncle the truth, how much grain can you get through your 'private channels'? Is it stable?"

Li Zhenhua's heart skipped a beat, realizing that this was an excellent opportunity.

He hesitated for a moment before answering cautiously.

"Uncle, the supply chain is definitely reliable, and the source is... legitimate, so you can rest assured. As for the quantity, it depends on the demand. Procuring 100,000 to 200,000 catties of coarse grain in the short term shouldn't be a problem."

He deliberately gave a conservative but still astonishing figure.

"One hundred thousand catties?"

Even someone as shrewd as Liu Dashan couldn't help but gasp slightly upon hearing that number.

There is a nationwide food shortage right now, and 100,000 jin of grain is a significant amount of energy!

He immediately thought of many things. Their system itself also had a large number of staff and special beneficiaries, and the food supply was also tight.

He asked in a low voice.

"How's the quality of the grain? Could you... prioritize some of the urgent needs within our system?"

Li Zhenhua immediately understood his uncle's meaning: this was to establish a covert supply channel.

He immediately expressed his opinion.

"The quality is absolutely guaranteed; it's all top-quality grain. Since you've spoken, Uncle, I'll definitely prioritize it. I'll arrange for the first 100,000 jin as soon as possible. However…"

He paused for a moment.

"But what? Tell me what difficulties you're facing."

Liu Dashan asked.

"Uncle, I personally went to great lengths to obtain this grain, and the cost was very high. So... as for the price, it might have to be based on the market price, otherwise I really won't be able to make ends meet. Moreover, this matter must be kept absolutely secret; the fewer people who know about it, the better."

Li Zhenhua put forward conditions.

Upon hearing this, Liu Dashan was not displeased at all; on the contrary, he felt even more relieved.

The fact that he charged market price and requested confidentiality shows that Li Zhenhua acted with discretion and was not reckless. Moreover, the fact that the channels may involve some areas that are inconvenient to disclose makes the story more authentic.

He made the decision immediately.

"Price will be market price, no problem! Confidentiality is a must! This is a secret between you and me, don't even tell your mother. Get ready quickly, and contact me directly at this number. I'll send someone to pick up the goods. Zhenhua, you've solved a huge problem!"

After hanging up the phone, Li Zhenhua and his mother Xiuqin exchanged a glance and both breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiuqin's face lit up with a triumphant smile.

"Now look what you've done! Let's see how your uncle deals with them! How dare they bully my son!"

. . .

Meanwhile, the subdistrict office.

Just as the king was in high spirits and about to lead the investigation team sent by his superiors to the courtyard house.

Just then, the phone rang at the neighborhood office.

Director Wang answered the phone, and the person on the other end sounded serious, directly asking the head of the investigation team to take the call.

The head of the investigation team dared not delay and hurriedly accepted it.

Then, the person in charge broke out in a cold sweat.

He kept saying, "It's there."

Seeing this, everyone fell silent, trembling with fear.

The phone in the office of the district revolutionary committee's main leader rang urgently.

After hanging up the phone, the man hurriedly wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Then she glared resentfully at Director Wang.

He immediately addressed his men.

"Don't go to the courtyard house. Everyone, come back to my unit with me."

Upon seeing this, Director Wang immediately became anxious and stepped forward to stop them.

"Hey, comrade, what's going on? Aren't we supposed to be investigating Li Zhenhua?"

The person in charge immediately spat.

"Investigation? What kind of investigation is this? All investigations cease immediately! All related materials are sealed up immediately! The investigation team that has already been established is disbanded immediately! All relevant personnel return to their posts!"

The person in charge here disbanded the investigation team and planned to go back to his unit to find out the truth.

But I never expected it.

He wasn't the only one who was punished.

Even among the district leaders, none of them could escape.

The district's top leader is in his office.

I answered the phone with a heavy heart.

The tone on the other end of the phone was very strong.

"Who gave you the audacity to investigate Li Zhenhua?"

The leader tried to argue his point.

"Yes, that's right. We received a report from the neighborhood committee, and they have plenty of evidence, so I think..."

He couldn't finish speaking.

Then a voice interrupted him on the other end of the phone.

"I don't care what you think. I'm not calling you to hear your explanations. Li Zhenhua has done nothing wrong; this is the highest directive! Comrade Li Zhenhua is a good comrade; he absolutely cannot be slandered in the slightest!"