Chapter 31
1 Guang 'an County High School Video
On May 4th, 191, the government and the students were actively involved in the vigorous May 4th Movement. The May 4th Movement began in Guang 'an.
2. The Police Station
The phone on Zheng Xiaohong's desk suddenly rang.
Zheng Xiaohong: What? The North Gate was attacked? The south gate was also attacked?
Police officer: Chief, this is bad. The streets are in chaos. Please send someone over. We can't hold on any longer.
Zheng Xiaohong: " You guys have to maintain order. I'll send reinforcements immediately."
Policeman: Yes, Chief. Hurry up. The streets are in chaos.
Zheng Xiaohong: " Xianren, Liu Xianren, immediately send the police to the north and south gates. The streets there are already in chaos."
Captain Liu: (Shaking his head, he hesitated.)
Zheng Xiaohong: " What's wrong? Why are you dilly-dallying? Hurry up and go."
Captain Liu said,"Chief, it's useless."
Zheng Xiaohong: " Why is it useless? What do you mean?"
Captain Liu: " Chief, look outside. The gate is full of scar-faced soldiers. Machine guns are placed at the entrance of the police station. We can't get out."
Zheng Xiaohong: What are they doing?
Captain Liu: " Bureau Chief, calm down and think about it. They've trapped us inside and won't let us out. What does that mean? It means that the riot outside was caused by Scarface."
Zheng Xiaohong,[What is Scarface trying to do?]
Captain Liu thought,"He's going to use our police station as an example."
White on the street
The students marched on, shouting slogans. The shops on both sides of the street were all closed, and the citizens were all hiding.
Zheng Dongchen was handing out flyers to the townsfolk when suddenly, the townsfolk ran away.
Teacher Chen: Why are you running away? Look at the flyers first. Don't run.
" You guys should run too. I heard that it's chaotic up ahead. I don't know where bandits came from, but they're beating people up everywhere."
Mr. Chen: Dongchen, what's going on in front?
Zheng Dongchen: I don't know.
Xie Yuhan said,"I heard that there's a group of people up ahead. They beat people up indiscriminately."
Mr. Chen,"Should we stop them?"
Zheng Dongchen: " Teacher Chen, let's take a look first. Obviously, the thugs were prepared. If we stop them rashly, the students will inevitably get hurt." Teacher Chen, tell everyone to be careful. I'll go take a look at the front.
3 Street White
Zheng Dongchen walked to the front. The street was covered in rubble. Two policemen walked over. One of the police officers was injured in the head.
Policeman 1:" Why hasn't the chief sent someone over yet? These people are too cruel. They don't distinguish right from wrong and beat anyone they see."
Zheng Dongchen asked,"Brother, what happened?"
Injured police officer: " We don't know either. We only saw a group of people holding wooden sticks. They beat up anyone they saw. We went up to stop them, but we were also beaten up."
Policeman 1:" Don't run around. Maybe the people who beat you up haven't gone far."
Zheng Dongchen: Who are these people? Have you seen them before?
Policeman 1: We have never seen them.
Zheng Dongchen: Didn't the police send anyone over?
Injured policeman: No. Eh, yes, Young Master, why are you here? I called your father, Bureau Chief Zheng, and he promised to send someone over. I don't know why, but he hasn't sent anyone yet.
Zheng Dongchen: How could that be? What was going on?
Injured policeman: " There's a riot ahead. Young Master, don't go forward. It's not safe."
Zheng Dongchen: " I'll be careful. There are fewer of you. Try to avoid them if you see them." There are many teachers and classmates in front of you. You can meet up with them. The criminals won't dare to be unscrupulous.
Injured policeman: " Alright, we'll go over. Young Master, you have to be careful too."
East Morning White House
Uncle Tian hurriedly ran home and closed the door.
Grandma asked,"Uncle Tian, what's wrong? Why are you closing the door in broad daylight?"
Uncle Tian: " Not good. It's okay. There are fights on the streets."
Grandma,"Tell me slowly. Who fought with whom?"
Uncle Tian: (gesturing) So, so many, so many people.
Grandma: Forget it. You can't explain it clearly. Have you bought the vegetables?
Uncle Tian: (lifting the basket) Here, here.
Grandma: Alright, you go and cook. I'll go and take a look.
Dongchen's mother: " Mom, why are you going out? It's very chaotic outside now. I heard that many shops have been smashed."
Grandma: " I'm just worried about Dongchen and his father. I've been panicking for the past few days. I've been worried that something might happen to them."
Dongchen's mother: " Mom, where are you going to find them? The shops outside are all closed. There's no one there. Dongchen is with his classmates and teachers. He's very safe. Don't worry." Why don't I go out and take a look?
Grandma: " Dongchen's mom, I'm just too worried. It's so chaotic outside. There's no use for you to go out. You don't have to go out either."
Dongchen's mother said,"Mom, I'd better go out and take a look."
Grandma: " Dongchen's mom, heroes are born in troubled times. In my opinion, Dongchen is a hero. What are you worried about? Let him go."
Dongchen's mother: You, you're always on his side.
5 County Government White
Scarface sat on the sofa and sipped his tea.
Scarface asked,[Such a big riot happened in Guang 'an. How will the county government handle it?]
Mr. Wang: " Division Commander Zhang, we were just thinking of a way to deal with it and were about to report it to you. We didn't even have time before you came."
Scarface asked,"How's the research going?"
Mr. Wang: We believe that such a big riot is due to the incompetence of the police station. We are prepared to remove Zheng Xiaohong from the post of police chief and ask the garrison to take over the police station.
Scarface asked,"County Chief Jiang, is that true?"
County Chief Jiang: (monologue) It seems that you have already discussed taking over the police station. If I don't agree, Mr. Wang, Wang Jin, Wang Xiankui and Scarface are of the same heart. I can't do it alone, so I have to sacrifice Zheng Xiaohong.
Scarface replied,"County Chief Jiang, you haven't answered my question yet."
County Chief Jiang: " Division Commander Zhang, before the matter is completely clear, this is not serious enough. However, for the sake of maintaining the stability of Guang 'an, I agree."
Mr. Wang: Since County Chief Jiang has agreed, I suggest that the garrison take over the police station immediately.
Scarface replied,"Alright." How should he deal with the police chief, Zheng Xiaohong? Dismissed? He was still captured.
Mr. Wang: " Hit the snake and hit the seven inches. In my opinion, if we arrest them and send them to prison, the Zheng family will no longer have a foothold in Guang 'an. We can rest easy."
Scarface asked,"County Head Jiang, do you agree with County Head Wang's suggestion?"
Mayor Jiang: I agree in principle, but…
Scarface: " It's fine as long as you agree. Secretary, inform the police station to arrest Zheng Xiaohong."
Secretary Ho: Yes, I'll inform him immediately.
Mr. Wang: Zheng Xiaohong has a son who is studying in the county middle school. He is an active member of the school. What should we do?
Scarface: Arrest them all? (To Mr. Wang) You're ruthless enough to cut the weeds and eliminate the roots.
White on the street
The parade marched through the streets, and the shops on both sides of the street were closed.
Troops of soldiers entered Guang 'an County.
When Zheng Dongchen returned to the parade, Teacher Chen and his classmates surrounded him.
Teacher Chen: What's going on?
Zheng Dongchen: " There's no one on the street. It's so lifeless."
Injured officer: Did you see the police who came to our rescue?
Zheng Dongchen: (Shaking his head) No, I don't know what happened. Principal Zhou, are we still going to continue the demonstration?
Principal Zhou: " No one. We can't achieve our goal. The students are tired. Let's go back to school first."
Mr. Chen: Students, that's all for today's demonstration. Let's go back to school.
White at the school gate
When the students walked to the school gate, Xie Yuhan ran over.
Xie Yuhan: " Teacher Chen, have you seen Zheng Dongchen? His father sent someone to look for him. He seems to be in a hurry."
Mr. Chen: He was here just now? It might be in front. Go and take a look.
Zheng Dongchen: Who's looking for me?
Two people came from the school gate and covered their faces. He walked towards Zheng Dongchen.
Masked Man: " We're looking for you. This isn't the place to talk. Come with me."
Zheng Dongchen: You?
Masked Man: (Uncovers the black cloth and covers it again) It's me.
Zheng Dongchen:
Xie Yuhan,[Looking at Dongchen's back] Why did Dongchen leave with them?
Mr. Chen: " Dongchen definitely knows them. They just don't want us to recognize them with their faces covered."
8. White in a remote place
Zheng Xiaofan came to a quiet place and removed the black cloth on his face.
Zheng Dongchen: " Xiaofan, what's wrong? Why are you being so mysterious? I thought it was a revolutionary or a kidnapper."
Zheng Xiaofan: " Don't look back now, and don't go back to school. Come with us."
Zheng Dongchen asked,"Why should I go with you? What happened?"
Zheng Xiaofan: " I don't know either. I can only tell you that this is what your father said. Now Scarface has taken control of the police station and is searching for you and your father in the whole city. Your father asked his brother to send a letter to you, telling you not to go home or go back to school."
Zheng Dongchen thought,"Why didn't you come to me personally?"
Zheng Xiaofan: " Brother Pao went to your house to bring a letter. I used to study in school and was familiar with the school's situation, so he asked me to bring a letter to you." I reckon that my fellow brothers have already arrived at your house. The people that Scarface sent to capture you might also have arrived at your house.
Police Station White
In the office, Captain Liu's expression changed drastically after he answered the phone.
Captain Liu said,"Not good, Chief."
Zheng Xiaohong: What's wrong?
Captain Liu: County Chief Jiang's secretary informed us to arrest you.
Zheng Xiaohong: " So be it. What's the big deal?" I knew that Scarface hated me to the bone and wouldn't let me go.
Captain Liu: " Chief, we know that you're innocent. County Chief Jiang also knows you. Why didn't he speak up for you and agree to let them arrest you?"
Zheng Xiaohong: " County Head Jiang's Jiang Lei is married to Wang Jin's son. He, the Wang family, and Scarface are already a family. I'm the outsider. Everything that's happening now is something they've discussed in private. Their goal is to deal with me."
Captain Liu said," Then I'll gather all my brothers immediately. I won't let Scarface step into the police station and go against them."
Zheng Xiaohong: " Xianren, I'm glad that you have this intention, but there's no need to make unnecessary sacrifices. Besides, our weapons are no match for Scarface."
Captain Liu said,"Chief, we can't just watch you get caught." Go away, run far away. They can't do anything to you.
Zheng Xiaohong: " If I leave, what if Scarface asks you for him?"
Captain Liu: " I said you heard the news and left long ago. We didn't see you. What else could they do to me?"
Zheng Xiaohong: Xianren, I'm sorry for making things difficult for you.
Captain Liu: " Bureau Chief, let's go. It'll be too late if we're late."
East Morning White House
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.
Grandma,"Uncle Tian, go open the door and see who's back."
Uncle Tian: Alright, I'll go open the door.
A group of soldiers suddenly rushed into the courtyard.
Old Madam, is Zheng Xiaohong back yet?
Grandma: " Are you talking about my son, Xiaohong? Isn't he the police chief of Guang 'an? I'm telling you, I haven't seen him since yesterday."
"So, is your grandson Zheng Dongchen back yet?"
Grandma: " My grandson is a cat. He's nowhere to be seen. If you see him, send me a message. If he doesn't come home, don't come back."
One-track Mind: Search, follow me.
Grandma,"You guys are too unreasonable. How can you search just like that?"
Soldier: Sir, we've searched everywhere. There's no one.
One-track mind: Retreat.
Dongchen's mother came out of the house.
Dongchen's mother: " What's wrong? A group of soldiers suddenly barged in and scared Dongjiao to tears."
Grandma: Nothing, just a bunch of robbers.
Dongchen's mother: Did something happen to Dongchen and his father?
Grandma,"What could have happened? If something had happened, these soldiers would have come to our house." Dongjiao, don't cry. Dongchen, your brother and father are heroes. They don't have to worry about us. They need to go as far as possible. What they need is a broader stage.
Evening at Wang Jin's Home
Jiang Lei pretended to be asleep.
Wang Guowei went to bed, but Jiang Lei ignored him. Wang Guowei was not interested.
Wang Guowei: " It's so lively today. Zheng Dongchen's house is done for."
Jiang Lei: (getting up) What did you say? Zheng Dongchen is done for? If you don't tell me clearly, I will never talk to you.
Wang Guowei: " Why are you so agitated? What does the Zheng family's matter have to do with you?" Our Wang Clan and the Zheng Clan have always been on bad terms.
[Jiang Lei: So your Wang Clan is scheming to deal with the Zheng Clan. How despicable.]
Wang Guowei said,"Whatever you say." The Zheng family would disappear from Guang 'an tomorrow.
Jiang Lei: What happened to the Zheng family?
Wang Guowei: " How would I know? I only heard that the streets are filled with people trying to catch Zheng Xiaohong and Zheng Dongchen."
Jiang Lei: Why did you arrest Zheng Dongchen? What did he do?
Wang Guowei: " How would I know? I heard it from my dad. I asked my dad and got scolded by him."
[Jiang Lei: Dongchen didn't offend you. You don't care about him, but you're so cruel.]
Wang Guowei: " What can I do? Isn't your dad the county head? Isn't he also helpless?
Jiang Lei: " Zheng Dongchen and his father aren't here. Grandma Zheng and Mother Zheng must be worried sick. Why don't we go to their house to take a look? We were classmates after all."
Night Outside the City
Zheng Dongchen, Zheng Xiaofan, and the others came to a thatched cottage outside the city.
Zheng Dongchen: " I want to go home. If I don't go home, my grandma will be worried sick."
Zheng Xiaofan: " You can't go home now. If you go back, you will fall into their tiger's mouth."
Zheng Dongchen: " I don't care. I didn't see them with my own eyes. I'm worried." I want to go back, even if I have to take a look and leave.
Zheng Xiaofan: You really want to go back?
Zheng Dongchen: Yes.
Zheng Xiaofan: Okay, I can't be stubborn. I'll go with you, but you have to listen to me.
East Morning, Home Late
Zheng Dongchen's house was guarded by soldiers.
Soldier 1: Stop, I'm talking to you. If you keep going forward, I'll shoot.
Zheng Xiaofan: " Boss, what's wrong? We're here to collect debts. Excuse me, is this the Zheng family?"
Soldier 2:" Yes, this is the house of the former police chief. What money did they owe you?"
Zheng Xiaofan: We sell pork. Last month, they bought half a head of pork and haven't paid yet.
Soldier 1:" Why don't we let them in? The daughter of County Chief Jiang's family and the son of Bureau Chief Wang have already gone in anyway."
Soldier 2:" Go, go in. I'll give you 15 minutes. Whether you get the money or not, you have to come out early."
Zheng Xiaofan: Yes, yes, thank you, boss.
14 East Morning, Home Late
Jiang Lei and Wang Guowei sat in the living room, drinking tea with Grandma Zheng and Mother Zheng.
Grandma: " Xiao Lei, it's rare for you to come to visit us. Grandma is getting old and can't move around. She can't go to your house to attend the wedding."
Jiang Lei: (Her eyes reddened) Grandma, what are you talking about?
Grandma: Good child, why are your eyes red?
Jiang Lei,"Grandma, a mosquito flew into my eye just now."
Grandma: Why is there a sound outside the door? What's going on?
Zheng Dongchen and Zheng Xiaofan walked into the living room.
Zheng Dongchen: " We're here to collect debts. Didn't the Zheng family buy half a pig last month without paying?"
Wang Guowei: (recognized the voice) You, Zheng.
Jiang Lei: (Jiang Lei twisted Wang's thigh) What are you doing? Did you choke on the tea?
Grandma: " Dongchen's mom, dig up the bill and pay for the pork, so that they won't worry about it all day long."
Dongchen's mother: Mom, where did the bill come from?
Grandma said," I remember it's in Dongchen's bedroom. Why don't we take them to Dongchen's bedroom later?"
Dongchen's mother: Alright, Mom, I'll take them to check the accounts. Xiaolei, please accompany Grandma for a while. I'll take my leave first.
15th East Morning, Sleeping Night
Dong Chen's mother and Dong Chen walked into the bedroom.
Dongchen's mother: " You're collecting your debts. Come with me. If the accounts match, I'll give you the money."
Dong Chen's mother brought Dong Chen and Zheng Xiaofan to the bedroom and closed the door.
Dong Chen's mother: " You guys are really bold. There are people out there trying to catch you, and you still dare to come home."
Zheng Xiaofan: " I've told him many times. He insisted on going home. He said that he wouldn't feel at ease if he didn't see you."
Dongchen's mother: " Silly child, don't worry about us. Grandma, sister, and I are all fine. As long as you and your father are safe, we can rest assured."
Zheng Dongchen,"Is Dad alright?"
Dongchen's mother: " Your dad is fine. We've already contacted the boat to Chongqing. We'll board the boat at the pier the night after tomorrow. The latest boat will arrive in Chongqing that night. You have to remember that."
Zheng Dongchen asked,"Then how are you going to get on the boat with Grandma and your sister?"
Dongchen's mother: " We're orphans and widows. The soldiers won't make things difficult for us if we visit our relatives in Chongqing."
Dongchen: " Mom, I'm relieved that you're alright. Tell Grandma that we're leaving."
Dongchen's mother: " You guys have to be careful. The streets are under martial law. If you don't like it, arrest people. I heard that a lot of people have been arrested." This is money, you can spend it first.
Dong Chen said,"Mom, keep it. We'll be careful."
Dongchen's mother: (Walking out of the bedroom) I've given you the money. Don't drop it and say that we didn't give it to you.
Zheng Dongchen and the other man said,"Sorry to trouble you, Madam. We'll be leaving now."
Night at East Morning's Door
The squad leader patrolled to East Morning's house.
Soldier Squad Leader: " Stop! What are you doing?"
Zheng Xiaofan,"Boss, we're here to collect debts."
Soldier Squad Leader:
Soldier 1: These two people went in to collect money for the pork.
Soldier Squad Leader: " Why are you collecting money in the middle of the night? I think it's a robber who smashed things in the afternoon. Catch him with me and send him to the police station."
Zheng Dongchen: " Who said you can't collect your debt at night? Who made this rule?"
East Morning's living room.
Jiang Lei: " Grandma, what's going on outside? There seems to be a fight. Soldiers nowadays are unreasonable."
Grandma: " Maybe the two debt collectors are in trouble. Xiao Lei, I won't keep you. The two soldiers from before know you. You can testify and let them go."
Jiang Lei: Alright, Grandma, we'll take our leave now.
Night at the Door
Jiang Lei and Wang Guowei walked to the door.
[Jiang Lei: Soldiers, what are you guys talking about here?]
Soldier Squad Leader: " What are you doing? It's already night time, and you're still walking around outside?"
Soldier 1:" She's the daughter of County Chief Jiang. We attended their wedding not long ago."
Sergeant: Oh, sorry to disturb you.
Jiang Lei: What's the matter? Are the two debt collectors still here?
Soldier Squad Leader: You know them?
Jiang Lei: " We don't know each other, but I saw them collecting debts inside."
Zheng Dongchen,"This is a large sum we just received."
Soldier Squad Leader: Take the ocean and you can go.
Zheng Dongchen thought,"How am I going to explain this to my boss when I get back?"
Zheng Xiaofan: " Let's go. Forget it. If we get it in their hands, how can we get it back? We admit that we're unlucky."
Soldier Squad Leader: Brothers, pay attention. All those who pass by must be strictly checked.
Jiang Lei: " Collect your debt, wait for us. Why are you walking so fast?"
Zheng Xiaofan: " Take your time. We won't wait. Thank you for helping us out." Jiang Lei doesn't have any hostility towards us. That kid Wang Guowei might have some good intentions.
Jiang Lei: We're leaving Guang 'an the day after tomorrow. We've booked the last ship to Chongqing the night after tomorrow.
Zheng Xiaofan: Alright, we'll meet again.
Night at the Pier
Zheng Xiaofan sent Zheng Dongchen to the dock, which was brightly lit.
Zheng Xiaofan: " Dongchen, why don't I see your grandma and the others? Did something happen?"
Zheng Dongchen: " I don't think so. My dad arranged it in advance."
Zheng Xiaofan: " I'm still worried. Second Uncle, arrange for two brothers to mix in the crowd. If there's a situation, we can deal with it."
Zheng Qigui: " Okay, Xiaofan, don't worry. I'll make the arrangements."
Grandma Zheng, Dongchen's mother, and Dongjiao came to the dock with their luggage. Zheng Dongchen was about to go forward, but he was stopped by Zheng Xiaofan.
Zheng Dongchen: What's wrong? It's almost time.
Zheng Xiaofan: (A group of soldiers suddenly ran to the dock.)
Soldier: " Check, check everything."
At the same time, Jiang Lei, Wang Guowei, Xie Yuhan, Li Liling, and the other students from Class One appeared at the dock.
Jiang Lei: " Students, do you think the night on the river is beautiful?"
Wang Guowei thought,"What time is it now? Why are you still going to the riverside to enjoy the scenery?"
Xie Yuhan asked,"Are you guys not going back to school?"
Jiang Lei: Yeah, maybe I'll go back to Chengdu someday.
Xie Yuhan: " We want to study now, but we don't have a teacher to teach us. Yesterday, many teachers were arrested, and no one taught."
Jiang Lei: " Look, Grandma Zheng and Mother Zheng are here. Let's go help them onto the boat and send them to the boat, okay?"
Xie Yuhan: " Okay, everyone, hurry up and help Grandma Zheng and Mother Zheng onto the boat."
Zheng Xiaofan: " Dongchen, hurry up and get on the boat among the students. No one will notice you."
[Zheng Dongchen: Xiaofan, take care.]
Soldier: " Check, check. You students don't board the boat. Don't board the boat."
Xie Yuhan said,"We're sending Grandma to the boat. We'll come down when the ship sails."
Jiang Lei,[What are you doing here?]
Soldier: Miss Jiang, the higher-ups have ordered that anyone who comes on board must be inspected.
Xie Yuhan said,"Go ahead and check."
Zheng Xiaofan: (Walking to the shore) Second Uncle, can you shoot at the soldiers who are checking?
Zheng Qigui: " Not necessarily, but it's not too far away. The distance is a little far."
Bang! A gunshot rang out and the soldier fell into the water.
Soldier: " Shoot where you want, shoot where you want. It seems to be on the shore. Everyone, immediately seize the high ground on the shore."
Zheng Dongchen took advantage of the chaos to board the boat. He saw his father among the boatmen waving at him.
The boat set off. Zheng Dongchen saw Jiang Lei and the other students waving their hands on the shore. He also raised his hand and waved, tears welling up in his eyes.
Night on the Boat
It was late at night, and Zheng Dongchen could not sleep. He knew that he had left Guang 'an with the help of his classmates. He did not know when he would be able to come back. Perhaps he would never come back in his life. Sixteen years was not a long time, but it was his entire childhood and youth. In the past sixteen years, he had an innocent childhood. There were pursuits, ideals, joy, and pain, but most of them were the destruction of ideals and hopes. From saving the country through industry and science, to not even having a foothold in the future. Whose fault was this?
Where was the road under his feet? Where was the road of the country and the nation?
It was foggy on the river. His future was like a ship sailing in the thick fog, unable to determine the direction. Perhaps he would continue to explore the development path of individuals, countries, and nations in the thick fog.
20 Subtitles
Zheng Dongchen: I arrived in Europe a few months later. I spent my life exploring for the country and the people. I made outstanding contributions to the Chinese revolution.
Zheng Xiaofan: One of the early leaders of the Huaying Mountain guerrillas, a member of the Chinese Party, who died in the battle of the Huaying Mountain.
[Jiang Lei: Divorced due to discord with Wang Guowei. She lived in Chengdu and never returned to Guang 'an.]
[Wang Guowei: He lived in Chengdu after his divorce and never returned to Guang 'an.]
Jiang Fengyun: Apprentice in Shanghai. He joined the Chinese Party in his early years and was later killed by the Chinese Party.
Xie Yuhan: Follow the youth to Yan 'an to join the revolution.
Li Liling: " Teacher, you've taught and educated people all your life, and your students are all over the world.
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