"Married female clerk engages in improper relationships with multiple colleagues due to husband's long-term absence?"
Why not just name Nan Sheng directly!
"Secretary Ma, Director Hu, this is utter nonsense. There’s no truth to it at all."
Director Hu had forwarded the anonymous complaint letter to the secretary as soon as he received it. Without real authority, he couldn’t handle the matter himself, but he wasn’t blind—he knew exactly who the letter was targeting.
When he arrived, he was stunned to find an identical letter already on Secretary Ma’s desk. The two men quickly decided to summon Yu Feng first, since Nan Sheng was under his supervision.
Secretary Ma’s expression was grim as he seized the opportunity to reprimand the town head. "Do you think I don’t know it’s nonsense? You can’t even manage the few people under you properly. If this kind of behavior spreads, how can anyone work in peace?"
Yu Feng clenched his teeth. He didn’t believe the letter came from his own team—it was likely Secretary Ma’s doing, just to stir trouble.
"Rest assured, Secretary Ma, I’ll root out the troublemaker!"
Secretary Ma knew exactly what Yu Feng was thinking. He scoffed inwardly—go ahead and investigate. Let’s see who you pin it on.
"Even though we know Comrade Nan Sheng is being framed, procedure must be followed. Have her come in—Director Hu and I will ask a few questions, just for formality’s sake."
Yu Feng had no grounds to refuse, especially since Secretary Ma insisted it was merely procedural. After stepping out, he instructed Nan Sheng to report to the secretary’s office, concocting an excuse to protect her reputation.
"Nan Sheng, Secretary Ma just asked me about the ice production formula. The factory reported an issue with some data, and I’m not familiar enough with it. Go brief him, and come see me in my office afterward."
Nan Sheng found it odd—if there was an error, why hadn’t it been caught earlier? She sensed something was off, but since the town head didn’t warn her, it couldn’t be too serious.
Before she could leave, Yu Feng also called Du Tang into his office to reorganize files.
Du Tang was puzzled—he’d already sorted everything yesterday. Was the town head taking out his frustration from the meeting on them?
Jia Bing watched their retreating figures, barely able to contain her glee. She’d written two identical complaint letters. Even if Yu Feng tried to suppress the matter, Secretary Ma wouldn’t allow it.
In her mind, the accusation of promiscuity was severe enough that, to protect the government’s reputation, the leaders would have no choice but to fire Nan Sheng.
As for evidence? Irrelevant. After all, how could Nan Sheng prove she wasn’t involved in such affairs?
Jia Bing was convinced that once Nan Sheng was gone, her own work would return to normal, and Yu Feng would no longer see her as incompetent.
In the town head’s office, Yu Feng sat at his desk, watching Du Tang reorganize files. He casually asked, "I’ve been too busy lately to check in—has Comrade Nan Sheng faced any hostility since arriving?"
Distracted by the files, Du Tang answered without much thought. "Comrade Nan Sheng has adapted well. She’s diligent and friendly—no one mistreats her. Even the two comrades from the Revolutionary Committee help out willingly, all because of her."
"So she gets along with everyone?"
Du Tang suddenly realized the file reorganization might just be a pretext. This time, he chose his words carefully. "Well, not entirely. Jia Bing and the radio announcer barely speak to her."
There weren’t many female staff, and Nan Sheng was the newest. While she wasn’t as close to Jia Bing or the announcer, it hadn’t caused any issues.
Yu Feng rubbed his temples. How had he missed the tension between Jia Bing and Nan Sheng? If this investigation led back to his own team, it’d be a disaster.
When Nan Sheng knocked and entered the office, seeing only Secretary Ma and Director Hu, her suspicions were confirmed. She feigned confusion.
"Sir, I heard there was an issue with the ice production data. Do you need me to rewrite the report?"
Their expressions were stern. "There’s another matter we need to discuss."
Secretary Ma then handed her the complaint letters.
"Comrade Nan Sheng, this is a serious accusation. While we trust your integrity, we need an explanation."
Secretary Ma smirked inwardly—this was his chance. No need to even reach out first.
Nan Sheng read both letters, her lips twitching in disbelief. Talking to male colleagues counted as seduction? Smiling at them was indecent? Only an idiot like Jia Bing could write such nonsense!
She wasn’t guessing blindly—Jia Bing had always resented her since she joined the town government, and the woman wasn’t exactly subtle.
She didn’t know Director Hu well, and Secretary Ma was at odds with Yu Feng.
Nan Sheng couldn’t afford to give them leverage. She quickly adjusted her expression, channeling righteous fury.
"Who wrote this? How dare they slander a military spouse without evidence! Secretary Ma, the higher-ups have made it clear—military families must be treated with respect.
My husband is a proud soldier of the people, loyal to the Party and the nation. I won’t let him be shamed by this. If this isn’t resolved, I’ll escalate it to the military district leadership!"
Secretary Ma: "..."
This wasn’t going as planned. Shouldn’t she be begging for his help? Why was she so fierce?
Director Hu tried to calm her. "Comrade Nan Sheng, don’t overreact. The letter doesn’t name you—we’re just gathering facts."
"Director Hu, while it doesn’t specify, I’m the only married woman here whose husband is stationed elsewhere. I can resign if needed, but I won’t let my reputation be smeared. I demand justice!"
Director Hu glanced at Secretary Ma—this was beyond him.
Left with no choice, Secretary Ma had to placate the formidable military spouse.
"Comrade Nan Sheng, rest assured. I’ve already assigned Yu Feng to investigate. You’ll get your answer."
What a tough nut to crack—backed by both capability and powerful connections.
If she really called the military district, he’d be torn apart by his superiors!
