Section 3, arriving a step late

But what should we do now? Didn't those people just say that it is still in the investigation and verification stage? What can we do?

Lu Weimin's footsteps startled the people inside the house

Mom, what exactly happened? Why did Dad leave with those people?

Lu Weimin's tone was quite firm, his gaze piercing as he fixed his eyes on Zhen Jie. He bore no resemblance to the despondent and dispirited man from a while ago, who had been frustrated by his unsuccessful attempts to reclaim his position at the factory. Today, Lu Weimin seemed enveloped in an inexplicable strength and confidence, stirring something within Zhen Jie.

Mom, we all believe in Dad, but will those people believe in him? Are we just going to wait here in vain? This clear and rich voice does not belong to Zhenni; Zhenni's voice is even more crisp and pleasant. This is Zhenni's sister, Zhenjie

Zhen Jie, please tell me what happened. In times like this, it is even more important to remain calm. If you trust me, feel free to share with me, and we can think of a solution together

He paused for a moment, bent down to greet Chen Fazhong, who had already gotten into the car, and pretended to want to go to the side road to buy a pack of cigarettes. He signaled to the Bluebird driver to proceed to the nearby main road and wait there, instructing him not to linger at the entrance of the courtyard, and then walked straight towards the cigarette stand at the right side road.

The discipline inspection commission's role is well understood by both individuals. At this moment, it seems that the only one who can lend a helping hand is the factory party secretary, Gu Mingliang. However, Chen Fazhong had previously mentioned that the investigation regarding the library is still in the preliminary stage, and there is no clear outcome yet. If they recklessly rush to Gu Mingliang to report the issue, could it backfire and lead to a situation where they end up in a mess, causing the matter to become widely known?

Zhen Ni's sister, Zhen Jie, is two years older than Zhen Ni and has also completed two more levels of education than Lu Wei Min. She is currently pursuing her graduate studies at Changjiang University

Lu Weimin rode his bicycle in a circle along the row of locust trees by the roadside, avoiding the gaze of Chen Fazhong and another person in the blue car, and approached the middle-aged man who was walking towards the cigarette stall

At the moment Chen Fazhong got into the car, Lu Weimin subtly leaned to the side and then cautiously made a rather discreet gesture towards the man in his thirties who turned to look back.

"Damin, this is none of your business, you should go back first. Something has happened in our family, and we are all very unsettled right now. Zhenni has gone to my aunt's place in Baoqing and won't be back for a few days. We can't get in touch with her at the moment." Zhenjie took out a handkerchief to wipe away the tears on her face, then handed the handkerchief to her mother. Her mother was in a daze, and she didn't know what to do or if there was anyone else at home.

Lu Weimin knew that this was Zhen Ni's mother, Le Qing, an official in the factory workers' union. In her youth, she was also a cultural talent at Factory 195, and together with the charming Zhen Jing, they were celebrated as a perfect pair crafted by the heavens for Factory 195. This woman, aside from being somewhat snobbish, had no major flaws. Even though she was aware that her husband was entangled with some women both outside and within the factory, she was still able to restrain her emotions.

Lu Weimin felt a sense of secret delight; this fellow was quite astute, truly deserving of being a skilled figure in handling cases, as he was able to immediately grasp the concerns that Lu had.

The view inside the screen door is unclear; with Lu Weimin backlit, one can only vaguely see the silhouette of someone in the room

"Do not concern yourself with who I am; what matters is that I know who you are. I have a situation to report to you, so please provide me with a phone number where I can reach you." Lu Weimin lowered his voice and glanced around cautiously.

"Aunt Le, Zhen Jie, has something happened to Uncle Zhen?" Lu Weimin's expression was serious, his face solemn.

After all, such matters were far beyond what they could imagine. When Zhen Jingcai saw the other party reveal their identity and intentions, although he was filled with righteous indignation, he did not dare to act recklessly. Apart from showing no courtesy to Chen Fazhong, he was quite respectful towards the other individuals.

Lu Weimin sighed inwardly. Zhen Jie was a remarkably intelligent and capable young woman. It could be said that both sisters embodied the strengths of Zhen Jingcai and Leqing in their appearances. However, Zhen Jie was more like her father in personality, while she resembled her mother more in looks. In contrast, Zhen Ni's personality was somewhat akin to Leqing, while her appearance was more similar to that of Zhen Jingcai.

The other party was taken aback, but quickly provided a phone number and extension.

However, she played a rather negative and obstructive role in the relationship between Lu Weimin and Zhen Ni, firmly opposing their romance. She believed that the two were not well-matched and that it would not lead to a good outcome

"Xiao Jie, even your mother doesn't know, it's truly exasperating. Your father says it's nothing, he is wronged, your father will definitely be fine, we must believe in your father." The somewhat choked voice still retained its elegant and melodious quality

Zhen Jie was making a concerted effort to restrain her emotions, feigning calmness as she said: "Damin, Zhen Ni is not here; she has gone to her uncle's place. There are some matters at home, so you should return for now."

Yueqing could no longer control her emotions and began to cry, while Zhenjie also turned her head to the side, her eyes streaming with tears, unsure of how to respond.

Lu Weimin recounted it once more, committing it to memory, and quickly rode away on his bicycle. The other party also pretended to be uninterested in the cigarettes and walked away.

When Lu Weimin arrived at Zhen Ni's house on his bicycle, he saw Zhen Xuancai getting into a Santana car under the watchful guard of two strangers. Meanwhile, faint sounds of weeping were coming from the small courtyard, where two figures were discussing something with the people inside.

Lu Weimin felt a tightness in his chest; he did not expect that despite his hurried efforts, he was still a step too late, as the disciplinary inspection team had already taken action.

By that time, if Zhen Jingcai has not verified the issues clearly upon his return, it will still have caused an impact, which presents a dilemma.

The factory leaders all reside in the Jia Er living area, which is distinct from the Soviet-style apartment buildings where other employees live; they all inhabit uniform courtyard houses that resemble the library.

"Who are you?" The middle-aged man kept his gaze fixed on the other side, as if he had coincidentally encountered Lu Weimin beside the cigarette stand. His tone was calm, and with the stall owner absent, it provided an opportunity for the two to converse.

Zhen Jie, Aunt Le, I just came over and saw Chen Fazhong with a few people. I also saw those two individuals being taken away by car, one on the left and one on the right. Uncle Zhen didn't notice me, but I could see that he looked very angry and distressed, so I suspected that something might have happened to him. Lu Weimin quickly shifted the focus of the conversation, asking, "What exactly happened? Who are those people that Chen Fazhong brought?"

Factory 195, also known as Dawn Machinery Factory, abbreviated as Dawn Factory, is more commonly referred to by the name Factory 195, which carries a strong sense of mystery. This is especially true for the people within the factory, who prefer to use this name with a sense of pride.

Factory 195 has twelve living areas, which are divided into three major living zones: A, B, and C. Each major living zone contains four living areas. Zone A is located in the east of the factory, while Lu Weimin resides in living area C3, situated in the south of the factory.

The man was also very alert and shrewd. After a moment of surprise, he quickly glanced around and, seeing no one else, immediately realized that Lu Weimin was signaling to him.

I am late

The disciplinary inspection commission took Zhen Jingcai away. While Zhen Jingcai was shocked, he did not resist; instead, he emphatically asserted that he had been framed and demanded a thorough investigation by the commission, insisting that he be given justice

Lu Weimin was also aware of his romantic involvement with Zhen Ni from www.hetushu.com. Aside from Zhen Jingcai, who remained noncommittal, both Leqing and Zhen Jie disapproved. If Leqing's objection stemmed from a sense of social disparity, Zhen Jie's disapproval was rooted in her belief that she was neither particularly attractive nor exceptional, feeling sorry for her sister while being quite indifferent towards herself

When Lu Weimin returned to the entrance of Zhen Jingcai's home, the courtyard door was slightly ajar. Lu Weimin gently pushed open the door and walked in

It is precisely for this reason that the mother and daughter find themselves at a loss, unsure of what to do.

Zhen Jie pushed open the gauze window and immediately saw Lu Weimin rushing in

However, Zhen Jingcai's wife, Le Qing, and his eldest daughter, Zhen Jie, suddenly found themselves in a state of uncertainty. Especially when Chen Fazhong advised them upon leaving that they were currently only in the investigation phase by the higher-level disciplinary committee, and that nothing had been conclusively determined yet. He hoped that the family would consider the bigger picture and cooperate with the higher-level disciplinary inspection department's investigation, and not make any public statements. This left Le Qing and Zhen Jie even more at a loss regarding what to do next

Lu Weimin, how did you know?! Zhen Jie, with her slightly swollen beautiful eyes, revealed a look of shock, her tone drastically changing. She glanced at her swaying mother and quickly supported her, saying, "Tell me, how did you know?"

A single sentence struck the heads of the mother and daughter like a thunderclap, causing them to tremble all over, with Leqing nearly falling to the ground. How did Lu Weimin come to know this? If even Lu Weimin is aware, then wouldn't the entire 195 Factory be in an uproar? What should be done about this?