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Whether driven to desperation or suddenly seized by a sudden surge of malice, Lü Yulan shoved away the female educated youth who was supporting her, and said in a fierce but cowardly tone:

“Even if your parents are martyrs, it doesn’t mean you’re without fault. And I’m not wrong about you eating meat every few days, am I? The educated youth in the educated youth compound can all testify to that.”

At this moment, Feng Qingqing remained calm in the face of her rebuttal, and instead said, word by word:

"Alright, since you've brought it up, I'll explain it to you formally. First of all, there is no law or regulation that stipulates that the working class and peasantry cannot eat meat. If you say that's not allowed, then I'll ask the brigade leader right here. If the brigade leader can't answer, I'll go to the commune and ask if commune members can't eat meat, and if eating meat will be considered a hedonist."

The brigade leader at the scene hurriedly said, "I'm really afraid that if we're even a step too late, Feng Qingqing will have to go to the commune to ask."

"No, members can buy meat at the commune if they have meat coupons, and there's no rule that eating meat a couple more times will make you a hedonist."

Hearing what the brigade leader said, Lü Yulan was a smart woman. She knew that if this got back to the brigade tomorrow, it would definitely offend a lot of people. In those days, who wouldn't save up their meat coupons to buy some meat from the commune and have a few more meals to treat themselves? Just because you eat meat a couple more times doesn't mean you're a bourgeois. How can you live like that?

Although Lü Yulan had no choice but to agree due to the circumstances, she was still somewhat unconvinced and muttered to herself:

"You're doing this way too often. Doesn't it make people misunderstand?"

Before she could finish speaking, she was so frightened by Feng Qingqing's next words that she dared not utter a sound.

"Again, if you still insist, I can go with you to the Revolutionary Committee for investigation, and let the comrades of the Revolutionary Committee make a judgment on whether there is a problem with me, Feng Qingqing, or with you, Lü Yulan, who is an enemy agent and is arbitrarily manipulating the relationship between the working class and the peasantry."

Everyone present, especially Lü Yulan, was stunned by Feng Qingqing's outrageous move. It was truly a case of the ruthless fearing no one. No one had ever heard of someone voluntarily going to the Revolutionary Committee to accept an investigation. Lü Yulan was completely terrified by Feng Qingqing.

After regaining her senses, Lü Yulan hurriedly said:

"I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. I was just talking nonsense. Can you forgive me?"

After speaking, he looked at the brigade cadres present, hoping they could say a few words in his defense.

But everyone was still surprised by Feng Qingqing's audacity. They didn't know if she was ignorant and fearless or if she was just skilled and daring. No matter what, it seemed best to avoid provoking her in the future.

Feng Qingqing ignored Lü Yulan's apology and is only apologizing now; it's too late. If she thinks she can get away with just a perfunctory apology, she might as well go back to sleep and dream about anything.

When the brigade cadres saw that Feng Qingqing remained silent, they knew that it was impossible to let it go with just a casual "sorry".

I just hope that Feng Qingqing will show mercy this time.

At this point, Women's Director Zhang Xiumei continued:

“We’re all young people, and we’re all former educated youth. Feng, please give your elder sister some face. How do you think you should handle this? Our brigade will support you. Just say what you want.”

Hearing this, Feng Qingqing knew that the brigade was giving her face. She didn't really want to call the police or send her to the Revolutionary Committee, since that would do more harm than good to her. But she couldn't let it go easily, especially since Lü Yulan wouldn't teach her a lesson unless she was taught a harsh one.

Feng Qingqing gently raised her head and looked at Zhang Xiumei, her face showing hesitation and struggle. Finally, she gritted her teeth, nodded, and said:

"Director Zhang, then I'll put forward my conditions for your sake and the brigade's sake. If she still doesn't agree to these conditions, then don't blame me for being ruthless."

Hearing that she had finally relented, Zhang Xiumei hurriedly agreed:

"Definitely, definitely, just tell me."

"First, Comrade Lü Yulan must apologize to me in front of the entire brigade. Second, she must compensate me 30 yuan for emotional distress."

Upon hearing the first sentence, Lü Yulan's face already turned pale. After all, apologizing in front of so many people in the entire brigade would ruin her reputation. Who knew that she would then be asked to pay 30 yuan in compensation? This was like cutting her flesh with a knife.

You have to understand that Lu Yulan grew up in such a family, and being frugal was ingrained in her bones. Moreover, since she came to the countryside, she has been saving every penny and working hard to earn work points. In the past two years, she has only managed to save a little over 50 yuan. Feng Qingqing's request for 30 yuan was simply taking her life.

Lu Yulan is now feeling more pain than if her life were being taken away.

Feng Qingqing made this condition precisely because she knew Lü Yulan's character. For Lü Yulan, nothing was more unacceptable than losing money.

Feng Qingqing glanced at the expressions on everyone's faces after hearing that she needed 30 yuan in compensation, and then said:

“I want this 30 yuan not to extort her, but to teach her a lesson. Nobody wants a hedonist who talks about landlords and rich people in our brigade.”

Hearing this, although everyone agreed in their hearts, they didn't express their opinions because of the small amount of 30 yuan.

Feng Qingqing scoffed inwardly, but continued:

"But I don't want a single penny of this money myself."

Everyone present was stunned. After all, she had made such a scene and insisted on compensation. Although everyone felt that it was a bit too much, they were reluctant to say anything because of her previous behavior. They did not expect there to be such an unexpected turn of events.

The educated youth and the brigade cadres all stared intently at Feng Qingqing, wondering what she meant.

Feng Qingqing didn't keep them in suspense any longer, but explained everything in detail:

"Because of this incident today, I have also delayed the rest of the comrades in the educated youth compound, causing everyone to worry. Here, I will take 10 yuan out of the 30 yuan. I will give this money to Educated Youth Ma and Educated Youth Miao later, and they can go to the commune to buy some meat and vegetables when they are not working, so that we can all make dumplings together. This is my way of apologizing to everyone."

After she finished speaking, all the educated youth in the educated youth compound showed their joy. That was 10 yuan! Just thinking about those plump white dumplings made their mouths water.

The tense atmosphere at the scene immediately eased, and the attitude of the educated youth towards Feng Qingqing and her companion visibly softened. After all, they were obliged to help those who helped them, and 10 yuan was not a small amount.

Feng Qingqing glanced at the reactions of the educated youth, said nothing more, and continued:

"I hope to donate the other 20 yuan to the brigade headquarters. Now that I have become an educated youth in Lanshan Brigade, I am a part of Lanshan Brigade. I have seen many members of the brigade working, some without tools, and some with tools that are not handy. This is my little token of appreciation. I hope the brigade cadres will not find it offensive and will accept it with a smile."

Before she could finish speaking, the cadres present relaxed. Although 20 yuan was not much for the brigade headquarters, Feng Zhiqing's sentiment was more important, especially since it represented that the matter had been resolved satisfactorily.

The brigade leader also showed his first smile since entering the educated youth compound.

But the most unhappy or devastated person here is Lü Yulan. She is still struggling with whether or not to compensate, while Feng Qingqing has already made clear arrangements for where the 30 yuan will go. How is she supposed to deal with this? She doesn't even dare to think about the consequences of not compensating.