Free Web NovelChapter 407: Chapter 407: Principles
"Roujing, actually, just apologize and that’s enough," Guo Xiangxiang hesitated and said, "Pushing people too hard isn’t good."
Yi Roujing was stunned upon hearing this.
Guo Xiangxiang couldn’t help but recall being taken hostage, the name Lu Cong etched in her memory. Although she was unharmed at the time, many workers at the food factory were injured by Lu Cong. She was just lucky, so afterward she felt less sympathy and more caution towards everything and everyone. Leaving room for retreat became her principle.
"Alright, I’ll listen to you." Yi Roujing followed Guo Xiangxiang’s advice, as it was her matter and she had the final say.
"I planned to move some days ago," Guo Xiangxiang explained, "When Li Wenkang first shared his thoughts with me, I realized this place wasn’t suitable for me." freewēbnoveℓ.com
"I went out searching for a house a few days ago but it’s a bit difficult to find one. The city is quite far from school, and rentals are tight. Even if there are houses available, the environment isn’t great; multiple households share the same property, which I don’t like."
"But I’m a bit scared of the village, afraid of encountering similar people and events again," Guo Xiangxiang frowned slightly, "Li Wenkang is timid, with a mind but no courage, but there are people more frightening than him. Compared to the village, the city is more suitable."
"Xiangxiang, I know where there’s a suitable house." Dai Zhenhua, hearing Guo Xiangxiang’s considerations, immediately thought of a suitable place.
"An old professor of ours has a house in the urban area. Last year, he was rehabilitated and returned to the school, and the house that was confiscated was returned to him. Now, he lives in the faculty dormitory, so the house is rented out only to students from our school."
"One of my roommates lives there currently. The environment is great, you’ll know once you see it," Dai Zhenhua explained.
Guo Xiangxiang’s eyes brightened upon hearing this, "Really, thank you so much."
With the housing issue having a solution, Lin Caihua, having done much introspection, was led by Yin Xincheng and Lin Caigen to the big playground, with Yi Roujing and the group following along.
"Go notify some people, there are only a few here." Yin Xincheng walked out the main gate and noticed that the villagers watching the commotion hadn’t left. Instead, they were eavesdropping outside, gathered in small groups but still not many. Yin Xincheng wasn’t satisfied and spoke to Lin Caigen.
Lin Caigen knew he couldn’t avoid this, "Wenkang, go home and tell your dad about this and have him notify the members of the Production Team to come to the big playground."
Li Wenkang had been planning to sneak away but upon hearing this, he ran off quickly.
Lin Caihua’s face looked bitter, "Little brother, I..."
"Comrade Lin Caihua, call me Comrade Lin Caigen. Now is the time for serious self-criticism. You need to reflect deeply, and take yourself as an example to warn the members. The more thorough your self-criticism, the faster this matter will pass," Lin Caigen said seriously, a warning in his eyes, and Lin Caihua understood fully.
Li Zhiping, Li Wenkang’s father and Lin Caihua’s husband, arrived promptly, "I sent people to call the members, little brother. What’s going on? Wenkang didn’t explain clearly, what’s up with his mother..."
Lin Caigen valued his brother-in-law, pulled him aside and explained the situation. Having heard the whole story, Li Zhiping looked at Lin Caihua with helplessness and disappointment but understood clearly that his son, Li Wenkang, needed better discipline and had been spoiled by Lin Caihua into behaving like this.
"I, Lin Caihua, will conduct self-reflection and self-criticism today..."
Lin Caihua deeply apologized for her disrespectful actions toward Guo Xiangxiang, clearly stating that as a mother knowing her son’s affection, she used inappropriate methods to try to make the girl comply. Initially, she also harbored disdain and attempted to bully Guo Xiangxiang’s grandmother and granddaughter.
Now, she is clearing Guo Xiangxiang’s name and calling for the members not to commit the mistakes she made, pointing out that her behavior didn’t cross the line yet, so it’s only an apology and self-examination. Had it been more serious, she’d end up in jail with a lifelong stain, harming herself and her child...
Being a women’s affairs director on the Production Team, Yi Roujing knew Lin Caihua wasn’t just relying on connections; she had skills herself, her impromptu speech and logic were quite apt, and her self-reflection and apology were sincere and deep. She was also sensible of the situation.
The surrounding members were abuzz with discussion, clearly surprised, while some showed delight, but most were cautious.
The self-criticism session was indeed effective, Guo Xiangxiang received Lin Caihua’s apology and felt vindicated, then was invited to speak a few words on stage.
Guo Xiangxiang didn’t shy away, "Though I’m not very familiar with Comrade Lin Caihua, I trust her character. After all, being recommended by the Dahua Production Team members as the head of women’s affairs indicates her acceptance. I suppose there was some misunderstanding this time, and the parties involved didn’t clarify things well."
"I hope in the future, no one treats female comrades so casually. This incident is my first encounter, but Lin Caihua’s sincere apology did not cause me particularly significant harm."
"Also, I take this opportunity to say goodbye to everyone at the Dahua Production Team. My grandmother and I have felt the goodwill and enthusiasm during these months, thank you everyone," Guo Xiangxiang bowed deeply to the members below.
Guo Xiangxiang’s remarks were measured, prompting applause, with the clapping resonating as Yi Roujing and the group returned to the house rented by Guo Xiangxiang.
Li Zhiping also came along and apologized to Guo Xiangxiang, regretting not knowing about the incident sooner, or things wouldn’t have turned out this way.
Guo Xiangxiang didn’t intend to continue renting the place, so Li Zhiping proposed returning all her rent as an apology, but Guo Xiangxiang politely declined. All she wanted was an apology, and she didn’t wish to save money unfairly.
Dai Zhenhua called and arranged for a vehicle, advising Guo Xiangxiang and the others to pack their belongings and leave directly.
Lin Caigen, hearing this, quickly joined in to help, not only as a police officer should serve the people and be helpful, but also as Lin Caihua’s younger brother intending to compensate somewhat for his elder sister.
Yin Xincheng certainly wasn’t idle, and Li Zhiping stayed behind to help, so the packing process was very swift.
The male comrades didn’t interfere within the room, so Lin Caigen took the chance to hand a cigarette to Yin Xincheng, which he accepted.
"Captain Yin, is this matter over?" Lin Caigen, unsure about Yi Roujing and the group’s background, felt restless, concerned for his elder sister, wanting to probe a bit.
"Yes, it’s over," replied Yin Xincheng, without saying more, but enough to reassure Lin Caigen.
