A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

It was the end of December 1978.

It had been less than a week since the People's Daily published that landmark editorial.

The years that followed the publication of this editorial marked the true beginning of an era of openness.

The planned economy was coming to an end, and the market economy was being encouraged.

This exact time point is one of the few historical events that Ye Wenxi remembers clearly.

Her ready-to-wear clothing store opened, and her clothes officially went on sale.

They all deliberately timed their actions to coincide with this historic moment.

This policy has just been released.

For many people, it's still too new and too revolutionary.

Most people don't yet understand digestion.

Their thinking is still stuck in the old tune of "cutting off the capitalist tail" and "opposing speculation and profiteering".

She didn't care what others thought.

For her, as long as there is a policy in black and white, that's all that matters.

Everything she does is based on evidence and is justifiable.

Then she would have nothing to fear.

Now, Su Ran slowly uttered these two sentences.

Like two thunderbolts, they were thrown into the venue.

I sell clothes in the family compound; one piece costs seventy yuan!

These words caused many people present to change color.

In those days when wages were generally only a few dozen yuan.

This sounds like a get-rich-quick scheme.

Especially in military family compound, a place that places the most emphasis on conduct and is most sensitive.

Although Su Ran's words were inappropriate.

But it did indeed attract everyone's attention.

All eyes fell on Ye Wenxi.

Ye Wenxi sneered inwardly.

Su Ran, Su Ran, I was originally going to save face for you.

You insist on heading down a dead end.

Ye Wenxi looked up at Su Ran: "What? You can't sell it?"

A question that sounded like a rhetorical question, yet also like a provocation, was thrown out.

Su Ran was overjoyed.

Has Ye Wenxi lost his mind?

How dare you ask such a question?

She immediately put on a troubled expression:

"I'm afraid this will have a bad impact. I'm worried that people will misunderstand it as speculation and profiteering."

She sighed, her voice earnest:

"After all, this is a military family compound. If something like this happens, it won't be good for you or Battalion Commander Lu."

The faces of the leaders present turned pale and then red.

Moreover, given the current situation, Su Ran has thrown out the label of "speculation and profiteering".

Anyone who rashly speaks up to defend Ye Wenxi.

It seems as if they are favoring the "tail of capitalism".

For a moment, the conference room was completely silent.

Everyone froze awkwardly, no one daring to speak first.

"Comrade Su, what you're saying sounds like you're accusing me of speculation and profiteering."

"Is that what you mean?"

Su Ran immediately waved her hand: "Comrade Ye, I'm just stating the facts and wanted to give you a heads-up."

"Don't go astray because of a momentary misunderstanding."

boom--!

"Okay!"

Wei Changzheng couldn't help but slam his hand on the table.

"We invited Comrade Ye here today to discuss design! Let's not stray from the topic!"

Su Ran interrupted directly:

"Section Chief Wei, Comrade Ye has just arrived at the military region."

"I feel that even if it's just to thank her for her support, we should also lend her a hand."

"Otherwise, wouldn't we just be watching her go further and further astray, sinking deeper and deeper into trouble?"

Wei Changzheng's face looked extremely pale.

Su Ran is directly undermining him in front of everyone.

He actually argued with what his superior said!

Ye Wenxi was speechless, looking somewhat at a loss:

"This... I didn't expect this..."

"Section Chief Wei, I'm here today for exchange and learning. Is this topic... perhaps inappropriate?"

Su Ran thought that Ye Wenxi had shown weakness and was trying to use this as an excuse to avoid the problem.

She immediately added insult to injury:

"Comrade Ye, some issues will only have more serious consequences if we avoid them."

Ye Wenxi sneered inwardly:

Su Ran... this is something you deliberately courted death with.

She didn't respond to Su Ran's words, but turned to look at Wei Changzheng.

"Section Chief Wei, do you have a recent copy of the People's Daily here?"

Wei Changzheng was taken aback: "Yes, what's wrong?"

"Could you please bring it over here?"

Wei Changzheng wondered to himself, what's wrong with Comrade Ye?

Why is it even in the newspapers?

He considered simply ending the meeting abruptly.

"Comrade Ye, what's happening today..."

"Please, Section Chief Wei," Ye Wenxi insisted.

Wei Changzheng looked at her and hesitated for a moment.

He turned to the clerk and said, "Xiao Chen, go and get the newspapers from the reading room these past few days."

While Xiao Chen was getting the newspaper, Ye Wenxi looked at Su Ran.

"Comrade Su, as a propaganda officer, shouldn't you take the lead in studying the latest national policies?"

"Don't you know that the government has introduced a new policy?"

"You're doing this without even understanding the situation, and you're repeatedly trying to label me at the exchange meeting."

"really..."

Ye Wenxi didn't finish her sentence, only gave a cold laugh.

These words left everyone present stunned.

Does the government have a policy?

What new policies are in place regarding speculation and profiteering?

The time was indeed too short.

Apart from those who constantly monitor policy trends, most people only find out when the higher-ups organize a unified study session.

So when Ye Wenxi said this, the people present were not only bewildered, but also more surprised and suspicious.

Is there really a new policy?

For a moment, no one spoke; all eyes were on the door, waiting for the newspaper to be retrieved.

Su Ran's heart sank, but she quickly regained her composure.

How is that possible?

Even if there are new policies, they will likely only be implemented within the next few days.

Their propaganda department is considered one of the most proactive organizations in studying policies.

The fact that she didn't know means it was just posted!

Ye Wenxi had already prepared for this long ago: to start a clothing store and sell clothes.

Can she predict the future?

The clerk, Xiao Chen, quickly retrieved the newspaper.

Wei Changzheng took the stack of People's Daily newspapers and quickly glanced at the front page.

His gaze fell on one of the pages, and his pupils suddenly dilated.

Their expressions froze.

Seeing Wei Changzheng's reaction, Su Ran's heart skipped a beat, and she forced a smile as she asked:

"Could there really be a new policy?"

Wei Changzheng closed the newspaper and took a deep breath.

He wanted to quell the situation and prevent it from becoming too ugly.

"Let's call it a day."

He turned to Ye Wenxi, his tone apologetic.

"Comrade Ye, I'm very sorry to have upset you. I will handle this situation."

Then, he looked up at the leaders.

"Distinguished leaders, I have confirmed it. Comrade Ye's management style is indeed in line with the latest national policy guidelines."

A leader sitting in the middle with a somber expression reached out his hand to Wei Changzheng, indicating that he wanted to take a look.

The leader took the newspaper and glanced at it a few times.

He frowned, glanced at Ye Wenxi, and was filled with shock.

"Such an important policy, and the propaganda officer doesn't even know about it?"

"Organize officers and soldiers as soon as possible to strengthen their study of national policies!"

The leader put down his newspaper and commented in a deep voice.

"Comrade Xiao Ye, your actions of responding to the call and supporting yourself are not only commendable, but should also be encouraged."

"Don't take the misunderstanding from earlier to heart."

"How is that possible?!"

A sharp scream suddenly rang out.

Su Ran suddenly stood up, almost lunging to snatch the newspaper.

She didn't believe it! That's impossible!

The immense shock made her completely forget the occasion and boundaries.

"Su Ran! Be mindful of your status!" Wei Changzheng shouted sternly.

"Su Ran, watch your attitude!" Several other leaders chimed in.

Su Ran ignored him, snatched the newspaper with trembling hands, and frantically searched through it.

Her gaze was fixed on a large, bold headline and the text below it:

[It is permissible for certain regions, certain enterprises, and certain workers and farmers to receive higher incomes and have their lives improved first due to their hard work and significant achievements.]

[The members' private plots, household sideline businesses, and market trade are necessary supplements to the socialist economy, and no one may interfere with them arbitrarily.]

.....

No one is allowed to interfere!

These words struck Su Ran like a series of heavy blows, leaving her dizzy and disoriented.

Her legs buckled, and she almost couldn't stand.

Ye Wenxi didn't even glance at her.

She had no time to care whether Su Ran was feeling turbulent or overwhelmed.

She turned around, shook hands with each of the leaders, and politely said goodbye.

He left behind that disheveled and lifeless state, intact.

The meeting room emptied quickly.

Wei Changzheng walked up to Su Ran with a livid face.

"Su Ran! You, right now, come to my office immediately!"

The empty conference room was now empty except for Su Ran.

She gripped the newspaper so tightly she almost crushed the pages!