Chapter 471: Chapter 471

Wan Chu’er’s acceptance of the money was clarified.

Although it has been clarified, the matter is not yet over. What followed was the Political Commissar and the Director of the Political Department taking turns to conduct two rounds of ideological and political education for everyone. These two usually engage in ideological work; naturally, they were eloquent in their teaching, citing classics, speaking with ease, and endlessly inspiring... This update is available on novel⚑fire.net

Everyone was deeply moved by their words; those with impure thoughts blushed, the selfish ones were inspired to reform and abandon evil for good, and the inherently good ones felt even more uplifted.

After two hours of reformation by the leaders, everyone’s consciousness had at least risen by one level.

Only then did Wan Chu’er realize that today’s meeting, although meant to vindicate her, was probably just a side issue. The main purpose was political indoctrination and transformation for the family members of the officers.

Just as she was thinking, she felt her hand being grasped by Jiang Kechu, who leaned in close and whispered, "Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you are vindicated."

Wan Chu’er smiled and said indifferently, "It doesn’t matter."

The leaders’ personal involvement in ideological education obviously had a significant effect; seeing the increasingly excited audience below, the commanding officer was very satisfied.

After the ideological education session, the Political Commissar announced another major news: a nursery school would be established in the family quarters, and two military wives would be selected to be the teachers.

Wan Chu’er’s immediate thought was: They are just looking for nannies for the little kids, better not be her.

"All military wives can apply; we will score everyone based on various criteria and select the most suitable candidates to be nursery teachers," the Political Commissar announced, then dismissed the meeting.

Just as the meeting was dismissed, while people had not yet left, a loud announcement came through the speakers again: "Deputy Battalion Commander Zhao and Comrade Dong Lili, please come to the Political Commissar’s office."

Everyone was startled, and all eyes turned towards Dong Lili and her husband, realizing it was this couple behind the slander!

The realization that it was Dong Lili who smeared Wan Chu’er came as everyone remembered how she often visited Wan Chu’er under the pretext of her son’s needs. Everyone had seen it; unexpectedly, while she smiled pleasantly to her face, she did not hesitate to stab her in the back.

Such deep scheming, everyone thought; in the future, they should stay away from Dong Lili as you never know when this woman might stab you.

Deputy Battalion Commander Zhao also stared at his wife in astonishment, and upon seeing her reaction, what more was there to clarify? Suppressing the shadows in his eyes, he turned and walked out.

When Dong Lili heard her name called out in the assembly, her heart nearly leapt out of her chest; then she immediately lowered her head, avoiding the eyes cast her way, and numbly followed her husband forward.

Now, was there anything else unclear? It was Dong Lili behind the big-character posters!

The hall became even livelier. Those who had been interested in the opportunities at Huangjiagou School but hadn’t been selected started to think again and discussed the nursery school.

Those interested in gossip were watching Wan Chu’er’s reaction while also watching Dong Lili, who was following her husband out with her head down. Wan Chu’er slightly curled her lips, ignoring everyone, and walked outside with Jiang Kechu, each carrying a child; the two children had long been hypnotized by the leaders’ lengthy speeches.

But her mood was particularly good, as this was the vindication Jiang Kechu had spoken about. It’s funny how the military commanders handle things, saying they won’t announce it, but what’s the difference between announcing it and not?

Anyway, after this meeting, everyone began to regard Wan Chu’er with a bit of awe. Not to mention her skill in winning US$100,000, the evident favoritism from the military district commander made others keep their distance.

Wan Chu’er also noticed that when she met people on the road and greeted them, their demeanor often carried a hint of flattery and caution; she found this quite satisfying.

Speaking of which, Mai Qiqi had driven early in the morning to Huangjia Gully, heading straight for the village chief’s house.

As soon as she entered the gate, she saw a middle-aged woman in her thirties standing in the middle of the courtyard, with faintly yellow skin, her hair simply tied in a ponytail, wearing a small floral shirt and black cloth shoes commonly worn by rural people; she looked very kind and simple.

The woman, seeing a striking young girl entering her yard suddenly, dressed in a white sportswear striped with pink, her hair coiled on top of her head, with bright eyes and white teeth, and her skin fair and delicate, clearly looked like a city person, and one from a big city at that.

Both spoke at the same time, then couldn’t help but both show a smile.

"Hello, my name is Huang Yan, the village chief is my father, you must be Mai Guinv that my father mentioned, really pretty," Huang Yan said with a hearty laugh.

Mai Qiqi smiled and extended her hand: "Hello Mr. Huang, I am Mai Qiqi."

Huang Yan paused for a moment, then quickly reached out with a smile and shook Mai Qiqi’s hand, handshakes are not very common in small places.

Hearing the noise in the yard, Village Chief Huang and Aunt Huang both came out, with the village chief warmly asking, "Have you had breakfast, girl? If not, have it with us at home."

"I’ve had it already," Mai Qiqi turned her head to look at Huang Yan: "If Mr. Huang hasn’t eaten yet, I will wait for you, no rush."

Huang Yan laughed: "I’ve eaten already, if there’s nothing else, then let’s start early, we can come back earlier for lunch too."

Then, Huang Yan quickly grabbed a notebook and a pen and stepped out, much simpler than the gear Mai Qiqi had brought.

Mai Qiqi slightly raised her eyebrows but said nothing.

As they left the front gate, Huang Yan saw the car Mai Qiqi had driven and was slightly surprised, then said, "Some roads in the village aren’t good for cars, it’s more convenient to walk, why not leave the car at my house door for now."

Thus, the two started from the east side of the village, entering each yard to begin registration, Huang Yan explained the tasks in detail to Mai Qiqi, as well as some information about the village.

Since Huang Yan was a local, Mai Qiqi mostly followed her lead, serving as a little assistant to Huang Yan.

Seeing Mai Qiqi being so humble and not seeking to stand out, Huang Yan had an even better impression of her, thinking this girl was really good, neither arrogant nor impetuous.

Huang Yan felt a moment of regret that Mai Qiqi wasn’t teaching in the school; it would be delightful to be colleagues, but she also knew that Mai Qiqi wouldn’t stay long in Huangjiagou, that’s not something she could force.

"This family, I remember they have two daughters and a son," the two reached outside a small courtyard, Huang Yan said, then walked up to the wall and called inside.

"Guihua, are you home?"

After a while, a middle-aged woman came out from the house, holding a small broom.

"Oh, Huang Yan, what is it? Come in."

So Huang Yan led Mai Qiqi inside.