Chapter 48 Jiang Li: She also made an anonymous report

Captain Liu looked at Mu Jingxun, admiring how well-mannered the young man was.  Facing the remaining cigarettes Mu Jingxun offered, Captain Liu couldn’t refuse. But having accepted the gift, Captain Liu wouldn’t let him down.

So Captain Liu patted Mu Jingxun on the shoulder, “Comrade Mu, if you encounter any trouble in the commune in the future, come to me. I might be able to help.” Mu Jingxun naturally didn’t stand on ceremony with Captain Liu, “Okay, Captain Liu.” Seeing Captain Liu about to leave, Jiang Li had originally planned to publicly accuse Peng Zhigang of hiding foreign books in his room right in front of Captain Liu.

 However, she had just seen that Li Changping and the team members strongly disliked reporting such matters. If Jiang Li directly reported Peng Zhigang, the guy would definitely be in trouble.

But because of the report, she might also leave a bad impression on Li Changping and the team members.  She might even be alienated and distrusted by other educated youths in the courtyard because of the report.

Peng Zhigang chose to report anonymously, probably for this reason. Since Peng Zhigang could report anonymously, so could Jiang Li.  She would find a chance to go to the commune this afternoon and report Peng Zhigang.

Heh, let Peng Zhigang enjoy himself for another day; his good days would be over tomorrow. After the inspection team left the team, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

 Li Changping looked deeply at Peng Zhigang, “Peng Zhigang, as the head of the educated youth’s courtyard, you didn’t protect the interests of the educated youths or fight for their innocence; instead, you eagerly pushed them into the fire. Reflect on this; I hope you won’t make such mistakes again.

” Hearing Li Changping’s criticism, Peng Zhigang argued, “Team Leader, I don’t think I did anything wrong. If Mu and Bai really hid foreign books, shouldn’t we protect such bad elements?” Li Changping sneered, “Enough, don’t tell me these high-sounding principles; you know what you’re thinking.

Our Victory Production Team doesn’t want to see such disloyal people. Don’t go around making reports. If any of you make false reports, don’t let me find out; if I do, you’ll regret it.” After giving this warning, Li Changping looked meaningfully at Peng Zhigang.  In fact, Li Changping already had a hunch about what happened today.

 Peng Zhigang’s actions suggested that he couldn’t tolerate Mu Jingxun and Bai Ziyong, so he reported them.

 Remembering that Peng Zhigang had taken half a day off yesterday, saying he was going to the commune to buy something, Li Changping suspected that Peng Zhigang had the opportunity to make the report. Not many people left the Victory Production Team yesterday, only a few.  No one else acted strangely, except Peng Zhigang.

Although he had his suspicions, Li Changping didn’t have concrete evidence. He hoped that after this warning, Peng Zhigang would behave himself. If he caused more trouble, Li Changping would definitely deal with him.

Peng Zhigang felt uneasy under Li Changping’s gaze; the team leader probably suspected that he had made the report.  A thin layer of sweat appeared on Peng Zhigang’s forehead; he dared not look directly into Li Changping’s eyes.

“Alright, now that the matter is clear, everyone go back to the fields and work; stop watching the excitement.”  At Li Changping’s command, the educated youths and team members who had come to watch the excitement returned to the fields to continue working.

 Jiang Li, Mu Jingxun, and Bai Ziyong were all capable, so they finished their work in the morning and could rest in the afternoon, which was convenient for Jiang Li to go to the commune to mail the report.

After finishing their work, Jiang Li and the others returned to the educated youth’s point.  As soon as they closed the door, Mu Jingxun and Bai Ziyong eagerly asked if Jiang Li knew something about the matter. Jiang Li didn’t hide anything from them, “Yesterday, I saw Peng Zhigang sneaking into your rooms when no one was around, and I guessed he was up to no good and wanted to harm you.

So I secretly watched him, and he was hiding English books in your rooms. After he left, I quietly took the books. I didn’t tell you beforehand because I was worried you might show something unusual in front of him.

  Seeing him fail and feeling frustrated today, don’t you feel good?” Hearing Jiang Li’s explanation, Mu Jingxun and Bai Ziyong realized that they owed Jiang Li a debt of gratitude. If it weren’t for Jiang Li, if English books had been found in their rooms today, they would have been punished. They might have been able to resolve the matter with their family’s connections, but it would still have been a hassle.

 Bai Ziyong immediately cursed, “I knew Peng Zhigang wasn’t a good person; I didn’t expect him to be so bad.  Using such underhanded tactics behind people’s backs, how could such a person become the head of the educated youth’s courtyard?  Bah! Even a dog is better than him.

” Mu Jingxun’s words were more civilized than Bai Ziyong’s cursing. He was also speechless about someone who used such underhanded tactics.

When Peng Zhigang was messing around with women, they hadn’t tried to kill him. Yet he treated them like this. Mu Jingxun’s face was grim; he wasn’t willing to let this matter go easily. Peng Zhigang had tried to harm them; they had to make him pay a price. As for what price Peng Zhigang would pay, Mu Jingxun planned to discuss it with Bai Ziyong later. In front of Jiang Li, he didn’t want to appear vengeful.

Mu Jingxun didn’t dwell on Peng Zhigang’s actions but looked at Jiang Li and thanked her, “Comrade Jiang, this time, Bai Ziyong and I owe you a great debt. Otherwise, we would have been framed by Peng Zhigang.

” Bai Ziyong echoed Mu Jingxun’s words, “Yes, Brother Xun and I both have to thank Sister Li. Sister Li saved me once on the mountain and now again; you’re my great benefactor. Sister Li, just command me whenever you need help; I’ll do anything for you.” Jiang Li responded to their thanks, “We’re friends; don’t be so formal.  You were targeted by Peng Zhigang because you helped me. Since you were framed because of me, shouldn’t I help you?” Seeing Jiang Li say this, Mu Jingxun and Bai Ziyong didn’t stand on ceremony.

They would remember Jiang Li’s kindness and repay her in the future. After talking about this, Jiang Li started preparing lunch.