CHAPTER 335: 335. REFUSING TO GIVE UP

"Hey, is this matter really thunder with little rain, just casually brushed under the rug?" Lianshan was shocked and still had a bewildered expression even after walking far beyond the institute’s gate.

The policy was supposed to be no compromise, not even one extra birth!

He had thought there’d be a tough battle to fight today.

If not immediately forcibly dealt with, then at least a severe round of reprimand and indoctrination.

He didn’t even dare to think about keeping his job, just hoped their years of service and proactive admission of fault might allow them to retain party membership.

But after preparing for the worst, he was unexpectedly treated with unexpected leniency.

The whole situation left Lianshan feeling like he was dreaming, unable to believe it!

His silly expression amused Shuzhen, and she teased him, "Shall I pinch you to see if it hurts?"

"Sure!" He beamed his big face over, "Wife, quick, pinch me so I can experience this fully. How come it feels like a pie dropped from the sky?"

Shuzhen glared and gave his prominent nose a firm pinch, "Alright, since you find it so unbelievable, I’ll cooperate and give you a big sour jujube!"

Lianshan held his sore nose with a silly grin, "Hehe, great. Just write an inspection report, pay a 20,000 yuan fine, and get a minor penalty, and this whole ordeal is over. We no longer need to worry about you being forcibly made to have an abortion, nor do we have to quit our jobs and start our own business. The most troubling issues were swiftly resolved by the old leader, and my heart can finally settle back into my stomach!"

Although they would have managed to live well and carefree, compared to working independently, Lianshan clearly prefers hanging onto the national title and enjoying the state-level benefits.

Maybe the income is less, but the social status is high!

Moreover, they have shares in the village and Good Taste, occasionally selling some ginseng and buying properties.

Money is really not an issue for the couple; they are genuinely quite affluent!

Unlike Lianshan’s clear skies and utter relief.

Shuzhen still felt somewhat uneasy, suspecting Jiangg Yun might not let go so easily.

After all, from village women’s director to city family planning office director, Jiangg Yun’s journey has been marked by much antagonism.

Jiangg Yun has poured her entire heart and dedication into the family planning cause, fearing she wouldn’t spare Shuzhen, a person who has had an unplanned extra birth.

Although she had received high-level leniency and provincial family planning leadership had pressured for it, Jiangg Yun’s small arm was destined not to twist the big thigh.

However, Jiangg Yun is known for being impartial and unafraid of authority!

Achieving a breakthrough in unauthorized extra births from her oversight seems incredibly difficult.

Indeed, things turned out just like Shuzhen anticipated.

After leaving Liu village, Jiangg Yun rushed directly to the provincial capital.

It’s said the doctor who initially examined Shuzhen had moved to the neighboring province due to circumstances, and she hurriedly took a train half the night and traveled to the neighboring province.

After going back and forth, it took a whole three days to confirm that Shuzhen indeed has a severely retroflexed uterus.

According to the current blind manual abortion techniques relying solely on doctors’ tactile senses, with her position and age, surgery was indeed unsuitable for her. A careless operation could result in incomplete uterine curettage leading to infection, uterine perforation, or even major bleeding.

The prescription was hand-written by the doctor, but the ultrasound image was not the one taken at the time?

While laymen are entertained, insiders can see the crux of the matter.

The doctor clearly remembered, at that time the pregnancy was two months, but now the ultrasound shows three to three and a half months!

This means the talk about doing an ultrasound in the village and rushing to the provincial capital.

Just to confirm if it’s truly that serious, and that there’s genuinely no way to do an abortion—all of that was complete fabrication!

Feeling deceived like a fool, Jiangg Yun erupted with anger, her face blacker than a pot bottom.

The thunderous aura scared the doctor into a shiver, regretting having spoken too much.

Although cooperating with family planning staff is everyone’s responsibility, those were, no, very likely to be two lives! If her moment of negligence resulted in any mishap, she’d indeed be guilty.

Determined that Shuzhen was weaving excuses, trying to evade national policy control, Jiangg Yun didn’t care what that poor doctor was thinking.

After saying a few perfunctory thanks, she rushed back, considering applying to higher authorities, seeking renowned expert collaboration for another consultation for Liu Shuzhen.

Best case scenario, the situation matches what the couple said, otherwise, she won’t hesitate to uphold the duty of a family planning worker.

What if one is an expert in breeding and optimization, contributing tremendously to the nation?

Family planning is the national policy, equality under policy!

If past merits could offset present mistakes, would it mean previously distinguished leaders could act with impunity now?

Ha, such reasoning doesn’t exist!

Thinking like this, Jiangg Yun rushed back to the city by train.

She was still pondering the wording to gain strong support from above.

A direct superior leader called, clearly stating that a specific resolution for Liu Shuzhen’s extra birth incident had been reached.

Considering their proactive attitude in admitting fault, and Liu Shuzhen’s special situation, it is thus treated leniently. A 5,000-word profound inspection, each couple member receives a warning and a 20,000 yuan fine, and the matter is concluded?

Jiangg Yun’s anger surged immediately, "Report to the leader, I disagree with how this matter is handled. Previously, I had visited the obstetrics doctor at the provincial capital hospital who checked Liu Shuzhen and found Liu Shuzhen had used a second ultrasound to disguise as the first. Attempting to confuse order and affect my judgment.

I have reasons to suspect the so-called unexpected pregnancy and the necessity for an extra birth are all excuses.

Her physical condition may not be as severe as stated.

To uphold family planning work, I request another comprehensive examination by relevant experts for Liu Shuzhen.

If results remain as before, fine, if not, I propose enforcing an abortion, public criticism, warnings, and fines.

Otherwise, if this exception opens, people will imitate seriously harming our family planning efforts.

For the family’s planning cause in the Republic, please withstand pressure, remain fair and stern."