Chapter 107: The Teacher’s Kindness

Shen Chuning watched helplessly as her second brother was taken away, her heart aching, her eyes reddening.

Shen Qingsong’s face was dark, his chest heaving violently, “little girl, go to work, don’t worry about that good-for-nothing Second Brother!”

Shen Zhengxu pulled Shen Chuning aside and comforted her, “Little sister, don’t worry, Dad and I will go to the county town later and ask Big Brother for help to see if we can find out anything.

If it doesn’t work…”

Shen Chuning understood that Big Brother wanted to ask if she could ask Zhou Yubai for help.

After all, Zhou Yubai was the officer who led the team to arrest the enemy agents, it wouldn’t be a problem for him to testify for Shen Zhengliang’s innocence.

Before Shen Chuning could speak, Shen Qingsong scolded, “No! Don’t ask Yubai, don’t even ask your uncle!”

“Second Brother’s brain is broken, your sister pulled him back from the mountain in the middle of the night once, and he went again a second time. He deserves to be interrogated, even if he’s executed!” Shen Qingsong was furious, his words harsh.

Shen Zhengxu couldn’t persuade Shen Qingsong, he could only say to Shen Chuning, “Little sister, go to work! Be careful these days, don’t let your second brother’s matter affect your job.

If anyone mentions this, mention Zhou Yubai, distance yourself from us, understand?”

Shen Chuning nodded, holding back her tears, “Mm, Big Brother, I understand.”

She should go to work, she could get more information in the commune than in the village.

When she arrived at the commune, people didn’t know about Shen Zhengliang yet, but they knew about the gunshots in their brigade last night.

And the search for enemy agents on the mountain.

They gathered around to express concern.

Shen Chuning told them what she knew.

Seeing Shen Chuning’s red eyes, someone joked, “Comrade Shen, why are your eyes so red, did you cry last night?”

Before Shen Chuning could speak, someone answered for her, “Comrade Shen is a young girl, with such a dangerous situation in their brigade last night, it’s normal for her to be scared and cry!”

Shen Chuning was worried about her second brother and didn’t have the heart to joke with them, she just smiled and moved on.

Then, she went to the commune secretary Ma Guosheng’s office and explained the situation at home.

It was a serious matter to have someone arrested as a spy.

Although she knew her second brother wasn’t, she didn’t know how others would investigate, if the charge was confirmed, it wouldn’t just be her second brother’s problem, their whole family, and even their relatives, would be implicated.

Shen Chuning even doubted whether she had done the wrong thing.

If she hadn’t interfered, Second Brother would have been arrested for speculation in the black market like in her dream.

Speculation sounded serious but could be big or small, easier to handle.

But being arrested as an enemy agent…

Shen Chuning didn’t dare to think further.

After hearing her, Ma Guosheng was shocked, then frowned and said, “Comrade Shen, since you believe your second brother wouldn’t betray the country, I believe you too.

Before the results of the investigation come out, focus on your work. We’re about to hand in the public grain, you, as the accountant, play a crucial role, don’t be distracted!”

Shen Chuning nodded solemnly, “Secretary Ma, don’t worry, I’ll work hard and live up to your expectations.”

By noon, the news of Shen Zhengliang’s arrest on suspicion of being a spy had spread to the commune.

The colleagues who had gathered around Shen Chuning to ask about the situation in the morning were now avoiding her.

Shen Chuning expected this, and since she wasn’t close to these colleagues, although she was disappointed, she wasn’t sad.

Yin Linjiang, however, approached her when everyone was avoiding her, “Comrade Shen, I don’t know how to help you.

But my family has some connections in the county town, if you need it, I can ask someone to inquire about your second brother.”

Shen Chuning was a little anxious but not flustered.

She knew Big Brother and Dad would ask Uncle for help.

Even if Uncle couldn’t help prove Second Brother’s innocence, Second Brother only needed to wait a few days, until Brother Yubai caught the other enemy agents.

Brother Yubai should be able to help Second Brother.

After returning home last time, she understood why Yin Linjiang appeared where she encountered the hooligans.

She was married and shouldn’t give other men any ideas.

“Comrade Yin, thank you.” Shen Chuning politely thanked Yin Linjiang, “But no need, the innocent will be proven innocent, I believe my second brother.”

Seeing Shen Chuning’s polite manner, Yin Linjiang knew she was distancing herself from him.

A trace of bitterness flashed in his eyes, he smiled, “Okay, if you need my help, just say so.”

After thanking Yin Linjiang, Shen Chuning went to the staff dormitory to find her teacher and told him what happened.

After listening to Shen Chuning, Peng Kaiyuan said, “Ning girl, since you know your second brother didn’t do anything to harm the country, don’t worry, I believe the investigation department will clear his name soon.

I’m just afraid some bad elements will cause trouble.

I’ll write you a letter, if necessary, use it to find the county party secretary of Qinyuan County.”

Peng Kaiyuan had once done a great favor to the county party secretary of Qinyuan County.

Over the years, the county party secretary had remembered the kindness, sending him gifts during festivals and visiting him when he had time.

Hearing Peng Kaiyuan’s words, Shen Chuning’s eyes welled up with emotion.

How fortunate she was to have such a teacher who cared for her so much and used such a great favor for her?

Shen Chuning put away the letter Peng Kaiyuan wrote, she wouldn’t use it unless absolutely necessary.

Some favors, once used, might be gone.

But if Brother Yubai returned too late, she would have to rely on the teacher’s favor.

Shen Chuning apologetically told the teacher about building a house for him, they had planned to start building the house for the teacher these two days.

But now this happened, they had to postpone it.

Peng Kaiyuan waved his hand, “Building a house isn’t urgent, no one will kick me out here, don’t worry about it.

Go, handle the public grain, don’t lose my face.”

“Teacher, don’t worry.” Shen Chuning assured Peng Kaiyuan.

After work, Shen Chuning didn’t go home but went straight to Shen’s house.

Before entering the yard, she heard loud voices inside.