Chapter 336 - 326: The Showdown
"Naturally, my son has been smart since he was a child. You can tell he’ll achieve great things," she said, smiling proudly.
"Ah... fortunately, they left." Yang Dahai still felt a lingering fear, patting his chest, saying, "I need to make a call tomorrow to notify them, so they can be prepared early."
After listening to Yang Zhigang’s recount, some were indignant, some were still fearful, and others were immensely relieved.
At present, the group had no good solutions; they could only react to whatever came their way, leaving everything to fate.
Naturally, no one came from the village, but the women’s director reported the matter up the chain.
Actually, as soon as there was any movement here, Jiang Yan got wind of it, but he didn’t use any means to block it; he let the information come through.
In fact, Yang Zhigang discussed with him that rather than hiding and living in fear, it was better to solve the problem openly and honorably.
His child couldn’t always live in darkness; he needed sunlight and freedom.
Sure enough, three days later, the neighborhood committee aunties and the women’s director came to the Wang Family home again from Beijing.
Since the news was known beforehand, there were quite a few people at home today.
Yang Zhigang furrowed his brows and sat on the sofa, holding a law book that he was reading very intently; he had been studying it for several days. The book was borrowed from Liu Jianmin, who works in a government department after graduating from the Political and Legal University.
Wang Baoxing didn’t have his son-in-law’s calmness; he had taken leave to stay home and support his daughter. However, he couldn’t sit still and paced back and forth, making Wang Pandi anxious.
"Open the door, quickly open the door..." The aunties arrived and, seeing the grand gate, knew this family was probably not easy to handle, so they exchanged glances, their eyes gleaming with intelligence.
"Coming..." Wang Baoxing ran over to open the door, "Here, stop knocking..."
He opened the door, leaving a small gap, and pretended to be calm: "Who are you all looking for?"
"We’re from the neighborhood committee, here to investigate some matters. Quickly open the door and let us in..." a middle-aged woman replied with a smile. Her tone was relatively polite, not hostile; she seemed like an educated person.
"Come in..." Wang Baoxing knew he had to let them in today. His stalling was to gauge their attitude.
Leading them inside, through the screen wall and garden, they arrived at the living room. At the moment, everyone was there.
Yang Zhigang read the book, Wang Pandi was sewing small clothes, Liu Yulan was knitting a sweater, a scene of peaceful tranquility.
People entered the room, Liu Yulan put down her knitting needle and poured tea for them, "Sit, sit down."
The middle-aged woman who spoke, the women’s director of this area, Zhao Xia, felt certain as she looked at the small clothes in Wang Pandi’s hands.
"Why have you come?" Liu Yulan put the tea down, enquiring with feigned calmness, showing a proactive posture.
"Oh, we came today to inquire. Did your family move from Yangliu Village in J City, Red Star Town? Are your household registrations here, or... are you just temporary residents?" Zhao Xia inquired directly.
"My wife, daughter, and I are from Yangliu Village; my in-laws are from Shanghuang Village." Yang Zhigang looked up, speaking composedly, "Household registration, I’ve already bought a house in Beijing, and my registration has been moved here, at the opposite Jubo Garden."
"As for why we live here," Yang Zhigang smiled at Wang Pandi, "My wife is pregnant, living at my in-laws, being cared for by them, which I’m very relieved about. Why, is there a problem?"
After speaking, Yang Zhigang looked sharply at Zhao Xia, waiting for her response.
Listening, seeing their forthright demeanor, Zhao Xia couldn’t help but doubt, was there really an issue in the submitted reports? She couldn’t see any problem with this family...
"How many months pregnant are you?" Zhao Xia held her doubts, but her questioning tone softened.
"Almost five months." Since so many people entered, Wang Pandi hadn’t looked up, feeling tense. Over time, Yang Zhigang’s voice sounded in her ear, gradually calming her inner anxiety.
Her face was filled with joy and happiness, showing great anticipation for this child.
Zhao Qin, being a woman, understood a mother’s dedication to her child.
But, she had to complete her duty.
"I’ve heard you’re a Communist Party member; shouldn’t you lead by example, firmly supporting the party and state’s decisions?" Zhao Qin asked Yang Zhigang, "The national policy on family planning has been issued; this child..."
Before she finished, Wang Pandi interrupted, "We will definitely have this child. When the family planning policy was officially issued, he had already existed; we’re not violating any policy. This is a living being, soon to meet his parents, coming into this world full of happiness to experience life’s joy. No one can deprive him of his right to existence." Her gaze was firm, fearless, clearly emphasizing the fact that she was already pregnant.
Hearing this, Zhao Xia and the others could not help but be stunned. The mother’s gentle radiance resonated deeply with them as women and mothers.
Yang Zhigang hadn’t expected Wang Pandi’s passionate speech, feeling deeply moved.
Equally unwavering, he said, "As a member of the Chinese Communist Party, I naturally support all the decisions of our country. However, the arrival of a small life wasn’t something we anticipated. Now that he’s here, as parents, we have the duty and responsibility to care for and protect his growth. I’ve resigned from the factory, regrettably unable to continue serving the country. But no matter where I am in the future, as long as the motherland needs me, I will still loyally dedicate myself to it. This is my oath as a retired soldier."
Yang Zhihao, righteous and sincere, looked at Zhao Xia.
Zhao Xia knew she had come away empty-handed this time, but she was happy.
Glancing at the thick law book on the table, she found further dialogue pointless; they were well-prepared.
"Alright, since that’s the case, we’ll take our leave now..." Zhao Xia stood up intending to leave. The neighborhood committee aunties also stood, some bewildered at the quick departure; weren’t they supposed to arrest someone?
However, with the men of this family, it’s unlikely they could be arrested anyway.
And for a family able to live in a courtyard, they probably have some clout, best not to act rashly without understanding the situation.
After sending off the guests, Wang Baoxing closed the door, leaning against it; his legs felt weak.
It’s... over?