Chapter 61: We Want to Report Her

Chapter 61: We Want to Report Her

"We want to report her!" the robust woman pointed at Su Zhaozhao who had just come out from behind, "She's a child bride from the countryside, can't even read or write, has no education at all! She doesn't deserve to work at the Supply and Marketing Cooperatives!"

Su Zhaozhao looked bewildered, not recognizing any of these people.

Perhaps they had met on the road, and she left an impression on them, but she didn't remember them.

Gu Heng's face darkened, "Talking about people from the countryside and child brides, everyone has been through hard times. Who taught you to look down on people from the countryside after having a few good days? Whose relatives are you?"

The robust woman was fierce and unafraid, waving her hands as she spoke, very agitated, "Who is looking down on people from the countryside? We're not doing that! I know you're a captain, so what? It's a new society now; even a division commander can't bully people at will! Such a good position, why should it go to your wife? If the Supply and Marketing Cooperatives need to hire someone, there should be a queue, and those who came first should be arranged first!"

Someone behind her chimed in, "That's right, you can't play favorites."

"All military families, why should we? Even when buying vegetables, we have to queue, but for job placement, she doesn't have to?"

Director Liu listened for a moment and understood that they were all military families. He said, "Comrades, the job placement for military families is handled by the Logistics and Resettlement Office. You should go to the resettlement office, not here. I'm only responsible for receiving. Also..."

Before he could finish, the robust woman interrupted him with a wave of her hand, "I know! We must come to you first. If we complete the employment process, transfer our food rations, and everything else, it will be too late! Afterward, we'll go to the leaders of the resettlement office and report this matter properly! If the leaders don't handle it, we'll report it!"

"Right!"

Director Liu looked at Gu Heng, "Captain Gu, what do you think about this..."

Gu Heng frowned, "Then let's invite the leader of the resettlement office over. We'll have a three-way meeting to see who qualifies!" As he spoke, he glanced at Su Zhaozhao, who nodded at him.

Director Liu also thought this was the only way. If these people really reported such a minor issue to the higher-ups, it would embarrass the Logistics and Resettlement Office and make the leaders doubt the competence of the person in charge.

So, he went into the office and made a call.

Su Zhaozhao crossed her arms, completely unperturbed by the situation, finding it rather amusing.

Only in this era would people dare to report issues openly, fight for their rights, demand fairness, and not fear authority, believing that leaders would stand up for them and that society was fair.

In modern times, how many would dare?

The robust woman even apologized to Su Zhaozhao, "Sister, sorry, we're not targeting you or your husband. This is just unfair. If you were us, after waiting so long without being placed, and then seeing someone else take your place, wouldn't you be angry?"

Su Zhaozhao hadn't expected an apology and smiled, "Aunties, you have quite the network of information."

She glanced at Gu Heng.

If these people got their information from the resettlement office, they would have reported it there first, not come here.

They rushed over, which meant they likely found out this morning, almost at the same time as Su Zhaozhao and Gu Heng.

If the information wasn't from their family, it must have come from neighbors.

Looking at their attire, some still wearing aprons, suggested they were hastily called out from their homes, thinking little before joining the group.

The one leading them was likely the instigator.

Wang Chunhua was ruled out; she wasn't the type to spread news immediately, and these people didn't live nearby. Even if she wanted to tell others, she couldn't have done it so quickly.

Gu Heng was also wondering who it was. The resettlement office wouldn't publicize the placements, as it was already difficult to satisfy everyone. Every small detail could cause complaints, so they only notified the individuals being placed, and by the time others found out, the person was already reporting to their new job.

To Su Zhaozhao's comment, the robust woman waved her hand, "Don't worry about where I got the information. Someone felt it was unfair and told me out of kindness. I can't betray that trust, I promised not to say."

Su Zhaozhao smiled and didn't press further.

Director Chen, responsible for logistics resettlement, arrived quickly, riding his bicycle. He leaned it against the wall and walked in.

"What's going on? What are you all doing here? Job placement issues should be addressed at the logistics office, not the Supply and Marketing Cooperatives! How does this make us military families look to the colleagues here?"

Director Chen took the initiative, pointing at the group led by the robust woman and scolding them.

The colleagues from the Supply and Marketing Cooperatives came out, watching the commotion with interest, some holding teacups, others cracking sunflower seeds.

Even the salesperson at the front counter stood by the back door, watching both sides.

The robust woman stepped forward, "Director Chen, you came just in time. We were about to find you!"

"What do you want from me?" Director Chen recognized her immediately, "Aren't you from the fourth company of the second battalion of the third regiment, Commander Zhao's family? I remember you've already been placed. What's this all about today? Are you unhappy with your job?"

Commander Zhao's wife stiffened her neck, "I'm not unhappy with my job. I'm here for the other military families. You can place the captain's wife at the Supply and Marketing Cooperatives, but why not the wives of the company commanders and battalion commanders? Just because he's a higher rank, he gets the good jobs? We're not satisfied!"

"Right! We're not satisfied!"

"A proper explanation is needed."

Director Chen laughed in frustration, almost pointing at them accusingly.

"I'd like to place you, but you don't meet the requirements!"

"Whether we meet the requirements is up to you to decide," Commander Zhao's wife didn't believe him, pointing at Su Zhaozhao, "Why does she qualify, but we don't?"

Director Chen looked at Su Zhaozhao, meeting her for the first time. She greeted him politely.

Indeed, worthy of being Captain Gu's wife, so well-mannered and refined.

Only then did Director Chen greet Gu Heng and Director Liu.

"Sorry to cause a scene."

Director Liu, "Understood, understood."

Gu Heng, "If there are doubts, we should address them to ensure everyone is convinced."

Director Chen nodded, "Exactly."