MAC’60s Chapter 67.1

Bai Ling cried terribly, which startled Wu Guihua.

Even though Wu Guihua had some grievances with Bai Ling, when something like this happened, she still brought her into the room, making sure to close the doors and windows tightly before carefully asking her about it.

“Comrade Bai, calm down and speak slowly.”

Wu Guihua even poured a glass of water for Bai Ling, putting a large piece of rock candy in it.

Bai Ling curled up on the stool, feeling utterly helpless: “When I came back just now, Jiang Lei pulled me aside. He said he wanted to marry me, and if I didn’t agree, he would go around saying that we already… I’m so scared, he even tried to hug me, but I didn’t want to…”

Bai Ling couldn’t help but shiver: “He even smashed a tree, looking like he wanted to hit me…”

Wu Guihua became angry as she listened. As the Women’s Director, she was naturally very intolerant of men who resorted to violence, especially men like Jiang Lei with such poor character.

In a fit of anger, Wu Guihua was about to get up to find the Brigade Leader. Jiang Lei’s actions were nothing short of animalistic.

Wu Guihua: “Wait here, I’ll definitely get justice for you! Our Seventh Brigade won’t tolerate this kind of person!”

Wu Guihua stood up angrily, ready to deal with Jiang Lei.

Bai Ling was stunned.

This wasn’t what she had imagined.

In her mind, Wu Guihua should have tried to persuade her to let the matter go, so she could take the opportunity to make a few demands. For example, to arrange for her to work elsewhere, away from Jiang Lei, or perhaps, since she was upset, to give her some special treatment.

She hadn’t planned on immediately ruining Jiang Lei’s life.

Bai Ling wasn’t stupid. She knew how much money she had spent on Jiang Lei, and if she completely severed ties with him, he would surely hold onto that money and not let go. It wouldn’t be worth it.

Her ideal scenario was to present herself as a victim of Jiang Lei’s harassment, portraying herself as afraid and trying to avoid him. She could gain sympathy from others and then get closer to Yu Pengcheng.

Men always dream of being heroes, and with Jiang Lei in the background, obsessively in love with her, her relationship with Yu Pengcheng could be solidified. If necessary, a couple of “heroic rescues” would make everything fall into place.

Bai Ling didn’t want to sever ties with Jiang Lei just yet, especially since she knew exactly how much money she had spent on him. So she decided to deal with Wu Guihua first, and not confront Jiang Lei directly. That way, she wouldn’t have to speak to him and risk him retaliating.

But Bai Ling never imagined that as soon as she opened up to Wu Guihua, she would immediately decide to go to the Brigade Leader!

It seemed like things were about to escalate!

Bai Ling hurriedly said, “Director Wu, actually he didn’t do anything to me, he just said he wanted to marry me… When I didn’t agree, he just smashed the tree.”

Wu Guihua, however, spoke firmly: “Comrade Bai, you don’t have to be like this. Even if something happened, it’s not a big deal. This is a new society, not the old days. Even if he did something terrible, you don’t have to marry him! A person like him is a criminal, he should be sent to prison and eat free food!”

Bai Ling felt completely overwhelmed. She wanted to say that she never intended for Jiang Lei to go to prison!

She couldn’t understand why Wu Guihua was being so stubborn. She, as the person involved, didn’t want to make a big deal of it, yet Wu Guihua was pushing for an escalation!

Wu Guihua, with righteous indignation, continued: “Comrade Bai, even though I haven’t thought highly of you in the past, we are all women, and we stand on the same side. Don’t be afraid, I will definitely support you. Jiang Lei’s behavior must be punished. If we don’t punish him, he will just become more brazen in the future. Don’t worry about gossip; if anyone in the Brigade talks behind your back, come find me, I’ll definitely scold them!”

Bai Ling: …Thank you!

Bai Ling: “…Director Wu, really, there’s no need. I think Jiang Lei probably just lost control of his emotions… I’m sure it wasn’t that serious. Earlier, I just didn’t handle my emotions well, and I’m sorry to have made you worry.”

Wu Guihua finally started to sense something was off. She stared at Bai Ling, making her feel uneasy.

“Comrade Bai, I don’t understand your intentions. Just now, you said you wanted to report Jiang Lei for misconduct. Now, you’re saying he just stopped you and talked to you. What’s really going on? Do you want to report him, or what exactly do you want me to do? You came in crying, and now you say it’s nothing. Do you think I’ll believe you?”

Wu Guihua was never one for beating around the bush, and Bai Ling had managed to confuse her to the point of getting irritated. She wasn’t being as polite anymore.

Bai Ling felt a chill inside: “No… no report, it’s just… Jiang Lei scared me a bit… That’s why I cried.”

Wu Guihua: “…So, you don’t want me to go to the Brigade Leader?”

Bai Ling, gritting her teeth, replied: “I just think I overreacted earlier. It wouldn’t look good to go to the Brigade Leader about this, since it’s not that serious. Besides, it would hurt my reputation if it got out.”

Wu Guihua: “So, not only should I not tell the Brigade Leader, but you’re also telling me not to say anything to anyone outside, right?”

Wu Guihua looked at Bai Ling, who appeared guilty and weak, and she really wanted to ask, “Then why did you come to me? Did you just want to make me angry, to the point where I’d be driven crazy?”

Bai Ling: “I just want you to separate me and Jiang Lei. It would be best if we don’t work near each other… Um, ideally, could you talk to the Youth Leader Yang Hong and arrange for a male youth to work with me? I think Yu Youth is a good choice. Otherwise, I’m afraid Jiang Lei will come after me again.”

Wu Guihua wasn’t stupid. She could tell from Bai Ling’s tone that she could only believe half of what was being said.

As for what Jiang Lei allegedly wanted to do to her, that didn’t seem to be the case at all. At most, he had proposed marriage, and Bai Ling just didn’t want to agree. So now, she was trying to use someone else to get what she wanted.

Wu Guihua, trying to suppress her anger, said, “Bai Ling, I really don’t understand you. If you want justice, I’ll definitely give it to you. But if you have other intentions, don’t tell me. I can’t deal with the inner affairs of the youths. Yang Hong is staying here now, so it won’t be hard for you to talk to her directly. What do you need me for? I’m just a Women’s Director, and I don’t have authority over these things. As for arranging work, that’s up to your group leader and Brigade Leader, I can’t interfere. I’ll ask you one last time, what do you want to do about Jiang Lei? Do you want to pursue it, or what?”

Bai Ling, feeling resentful, replied, “I won’t pursue it.”

Wu Guihua immediately rolled her eyes and left.

No point in talking to this person anymore!

After Wu Guihua left, Bai Ling slumped in her chair. She didn’t expect her plan to fall apart so quickly because of Wu Guihua.

But this also reminded her that if she wanted to achieve her goal, she needed to be more selective with her choices.

Bai Ling acted quickly. During the wheat harvest, Yang Hong stepped in to separate Jiang Lei and Bai Ling. Jiang Lei’s face turned ashen, while Bai Ling appeared fearful and tried to avoid him.

Then, during the latter part of the wheat harvest, Wang Ying went to work and witnessed a small-scale drama unfold.

In the style of a typical Qiong Yao drama, the female lead cried, almost as if she had no voice, hiding behind others and biting her lower lip, looking pitiful.

The male second lead, the “Roaring Emperor,” loudly demanded: “Bai Ling! You have to give me an answer! Do you want to marry me or not?”

The other members of the collective quickly perked up their ears. Wheat harvesting was tiring enough, but with a free show, who could resist?

The male lead, with an air of destiny, stepped forward: “Jiang Lei, you can’t just accuse others like this. Bai Ling and you haven’t even officially dated, and now you’re forcing marriage? Don’t you think that’s despicable?”

Jiang Lei: “How can you say we haven’t dated? We were clearly talking about marriage before!”

Yu Pengcheng: “By saying that, you’re slandering the reputation of a female comrade.”

Jiang Lei: “I’m not talking to you! It’s because of you that she doesn’t want to marry me!”

Yu Pengcheng: “Jiang Lei, don’t slander Bai Ling and then try to slander me. I haven’t done anything like that.”

…

This rare “two men fighting over one woman” scene entertained Wang Ying and made Bai Ling, who was at the center of the storm, quite pleased with herself.

She pretended to mediate: “Please, stop arguing over me. Jiang Lei, I’ve always thought of you as a brother. I’m really grateful for your care, but we’re just not suited for each other…”

Jiang Lei’s eyes turned red as he listened to Bai Ling’s gentle words, which felt like a steel knife to his heart: “Jiang Lei, I wish you find your own love…”

With that blow, Jiang Lei howled towards the sky.

Wang Ying and the other members: …

The youth Zhang Ping, who was standing nearby, lowered her head. She quietly asked Jiang Li.

“Jiang Jie… Can you talk to Yang Jie and ask her to transfer those three to another brigade?”

This is so embarrassing.

It’s really so embarrassing.

Jiang Lei, Bai Ling, that’s one thing, but why did Yu Pengcheng suddenly turn into this kind of person?

Zhang Ping curled her toes into the ground: “Or just transfer me away.”

She had never been so embarrassed in her 18 years of life.

Jiang Li gave a look that was hard to explain as she watched the “Shura field” in front of her, and she softly said, “Just bear with it a bit longer, I think they’ll be separated soon… Also, stop calling me Jiang Jie.”

Jiang Li had an unlucky look on her face: “If you call Jiang Lei ‘Jiang Ge,’ then stop calling me ‘Jiang Jie.'”

Anyone who didn’t know would think there was some connection between her and Jiang Lei.

Zhang Ping pursed her lips and couldn’t help but laugh.