195 Factory is also known as Dawn Machinery Factory, or simply Dawn Factory. However, more people prefer to call it 195 Factory, a name with a strong sense of mystery, especially those who work there, who like to call it with a hint of pride.
195 Factory has twelve residential areas, divided into three major zones: A, B, and C. Each major zone has four residential areas. Zone A is in the east of the factory, and Lu Weimin lives in Zone C3 in the south.
The factory leaders all live in Zone A2, and unlike the other workers who live in Soviet-style apartment buildings, they all reside in uniform quadrangle courtyards.
When Lu Weimin arrived at Zhen Ni's house on his bicycle, he saw Zhen Xuancai being escorted into a Santana by two strangers who were on high alert. Inside the courtyard, sobs could be heard, and two figures were giving instructions to someone inside.
Lu Weimin's heart tightened. Despite his haste, he had still arrived too late, and the Discipline Inspection Commission had already made their move.
Taking advantage of the moment when Chen Fazhong got into the car, Lu Weimin subtly moved to the side and discreetly made a very subtle gesture to a man in his thirties who was looking back.
The man was also very cautious and shrewd. After a moment of surprise, he quickly glanced around and, seeing no one else, immediately realized that Lu Weimin was gesturing to him.
He hesitated for a moment, then bent down to greet Chen Fazhong, who was already in the car, pretending to want to buy a pack of cigarettes at the nearby intersection. He signaled the driver of the Bluebird to drive to the main intersection and wait, not to stop at the courtyard gate, and then walked straight to the cigarette stand on the right.
Lu Weimin was secretly pleased. The man was quite shrewd, living up to his reputation as a skilled investigator, quickly understanding Lu Weimin's concerns.
Lu Weimin rode his bicycle around the row of locust trees by the roadside, avoiding the view of Chen Fazhong and the other person in the Bluebird, and approached the middle-aged man walking to the cigarette stand.
"Who are you?" The middle-aged man kept his eyes on another direction, as if he had just met Lu Weimin by chance at the cigarette stand. His tone was calm, and the absence of the stall owner provided an opportunity for the two to talk.
"You don't need to know who I am, but I know who you are. I have information to report to you. Give me a phone number where I can contact you." Lu Weimin lowered his voice and scanned the surroundings.
The man was taken aback but quickly recited a phone number and extension.
Lu Weimin repeated it, memorizing it, and quickly rode away. The man also pretended not to find a suitable cigarette and left.
When Lu Weimin returned to the courtyard gate of Zhen Xuancai's house, the gate was slightly ajar. Lu Weimin gently pushed it open and walked in.
The screen door inside was not clear, and with the light behind him, Lu Weimin could only vaguely see someone inside.
"Mom, what exactly happened to Dad? Why did Dad go with those people?"
"Xiaojie, Mom doesn't know either. It's really worrying. Your dad said he's fine, that he's been wronged. Your dad will be fine, we have to believe in him." Her voice was choked with sobs but still elegant and pleasant.
"Mom, we all believe in Dad, but will those people believe in Dad? Are we just going to wait here helplessly?" This clear and rich voice was not Zhen Ni's; Zhen Ni's voice was even more crisp and pleasant. This was Zhen Ni's older sister, Zhen Jie.
Zhen Jie, Zhen Ni's older sister, is two years older than Zhen Ni and two grades ahead of Lu Weimin. She is currently a graduate student at Changjiang University.
"But what should we do now? Didn't those people say it's still in the investigation and verification stage? What can we do?"
Lu Weimin knew this was Zhen Ni's mother, Yue Qing, a union official at the factory. In her youth, she was a cultural talent at 195 Factory, and she and the charming Zhen Xuancai were considered a perfect match. Apart from being somewhat snobbish, she had no major flaws. Even knowing that her husband had some entanglements with women at the factory, she could still control her emotions.
However, she played a very negative role in Lu Weimin and Zhen Ni's relationship, firmly opposing their romance, believing that they were not a good match and that it would not end well.
The sound of Lu Weimin's footsteps startled the people inside.
The Discipline Inspection Commission had taken Zhen Xuancai away. Shocked, Zhen Xuancai did not resist but angrily emphasized that he had been framed, demanding a thorough investigation and a fair judgment.
Zhen Xuancai's wife, Yue Qing, and his eldest daughter, Zhen Jie, were at a loss. Especially when Chen Fazhong warned them that it was still in the investigation stage and that everything was not yet determined, he hoped the family would cooperate with the higher-level disciplinary inspection department and not publicize the matter, which left Yue Qing and Zhen Jie even more uncertain about what to do.
Both of them knew what the Discipline Inspection Commission was. At this moment, the only person who could help was the factory party secretary, Gu Mingliang. However, Chen Fazhong had said it was still in the investigation stage without a clear conclusion. If they rashly went to Gu Mingliang to report the problem, would it not be like smearing mud on their own face, making the matter even more public?
If Zhen Xuancai was found to be innocent and returned, the damage would already be done, which was a difficult situation.
This is why the mother and daughter were at a loss, not knowing what to do.
Zhen Jie pushed open the screen door and immediately saw Lu Weimin rushing in.
Zhen Jie tried to control her emotions and said calmly, "Damin, Zhen Ni is not here. She went to her aunt's place. We have some family matters, so you should go back."
Lu Weimin sighed inwardly. Zhen Jie was a very smart and capable girl. Both sisters inherited the best qualities of Zhen Xuancai and Yue Qing. Zhen Jie's personality was more like her father's, while her appearance was more like her mother's. Zhen Ni's personality was somewhat like Yue Qing's, while her appearance was more like Zhen Xuancai's.
"Yue Aunt, Zhen Jie, has something happened to Uncle Zhen?" Lu Weimin's expression was serious and solemn.
The question hit the mother and daughter like a bolt of lightning, making them both tremble. Yue Qing almost fell to the ground. How did Lu Weimin know? If Lu Weimin knew, wouldn't the whole 195 Factory be buzzing with the news? What should they do?
"Lu Weimin, how did you know?!" Zhen Jie's beautiful eyes, slightly swollen, showed shock, and her tone changed. She glanced at her swaying mother and quickly supported her. "Tell me, how did you know?"
"Zhen Jie, Yue Aunt, I just saw Chen Fazhong with a few people, and I saw those two people put someone in the car. Uncle Zhen didn't notice me, but I saw his face full of anger and sorrow. I guessed something might have happened to Uncle Zhen." Lu Weimin deflected the question with a few words. "What exactly happened? Who were those people with Chen Fazhong?"
Yue Qing could no longer control her emotions and started to cry, while Zhen Jie turned away, tears streaming down her face, not knowing how to respond.
After all, such a situation was far beyond their imagination. When Zhen Xuancai saw the other party reveal their identity and purpose, he was indignant but did not act rashly. He treated Chen Fazhong coldly but was quite respectful to the others.
"Damin, this is none of your business. You should go back. Something has happened to our family, and we are very upset. Zhen Ni is at her aunt's place in Baoqing and won't be back for a few days. We can't contact her now." Zhen Jie wiped her tears with a handkerchief and handed it to her mother. Her mother was at a loss, and there was no one else at home, so she didn't know what to do.
"Zhen Jie, tell me what happened. The more you stay calm, the better. If you trust me, you can tell me, and we can think of a way together."
Lu Weimin knew that, except for Zhen Xuancai, who had no opinion, Yue Qing and Zhen Jie did not approve of his relationship with Zhen Ni. If Yue Qing disapproved because of the mismatch, Zhen Jie disapproved because she felt she was not as outstanding and felt sorry for her sister, treating him coldly.
Lu Weimin's tone was very firm, his gaze intense, looking at Zhen Jie. He was not the same as the depressed and listless person he had been when he failed to get a job at the factory. Today, Lu Weimin seemed to be enveloped in a mysterious strength and confidence, touching Zhen Jie's heart.
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