The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

Late July.

China's mainstream newspapers suddenly became two factions. One faction, led by the Central Daily News, severely condemned Zhou Hexuan's personal ethics; the other faction, led by Ta Kung Pao and Shen Shen, cited a large number of scandals about Zhang Damin.

"Ta Kung Pao" naturally wants to speak for the boss. From how Zhang Damin ruined his family fortune, how he defrauded Ruan Lingyu's property, and how he sold opium and was imprisoned, it wrote in extremely detailed and vivid way.

A large number of newspapers close to Zhou Hexuan joined forces to criticize Zhang Damin, causing the trend of public opinion to instantly reverse. Ruan Lingyu became an absolute victim, and Zhang Damin became a prodigal and a heartless man that everyone called out.

"Central Daily News" caught Zhou Hexuan's personal ethics and did not let go, writing in an editorial: "Chairman Chiang launched the New Life Movement to reverse social trends and improve the quality of the people. The new life is not only about new living habits, but also about Including the new moral character. The old customs must be eradicated, such as polygamy, which represents the old feudal customs. Looking around the world's major powers, their wedding customs and rituals are all monogamous, and there is no one who has polygamy and has become a major power. Our country's laws Although the concubinage system has been abolished, in fact, not much has changed. There are countless people who have concubines and concubines... Mr. Zhou Hexuan is an internationally renowned scholar and is deeply educated in advanced Western ideas. However, the braid on the back of his head has not changed. Cut it off..."

"Central Daily News" only criticized Zhou Hexuan's personal ethics, but Shanghai's "Republic of China Daily" was even more ruthless, directly naming Meng Xiaodong, Wan Rong and Vivien Leigh, saying that Zhou Hexuan appeared to be sanctimonious on the surface, but in fact he had many wives and concubines in private.

There are also some tabloids that even make up various stories. For example, some people say that when Zhou Hexuan was working as Chu Yupu's secretary, he once hooked up with Chu Yupu's concubine, and even described the affair in vivid detail. Some people also say that Zhou Hexuan once deceived female readers, causing them to become pregnant and have abortions. In the end, they could not bear the humiliation and committed suicide in the river.

What's more, it is said that Zhou Hexuan originally donated food for disaster relief just for invitations and falsely reported the donation amount. In fact, he only donated 20,000 tons of corn. The Hope Primary School founded by Zhou Hexuan defrauded countless donations from fundraisers. Only part of the donations was used to run the school, and the rest went into Zhou Hexuan's own pocket.

In addition, an academic tabloid called "Oriental Studies Journal" suddenly published an article about Zhou Hexuan's academic fraud. The newspaper quoted Toynbee's paper, compared it with Zhou Hexuan's related articles, and concluded that Zhou Hexuan plagiarized Toynbee.

Academic fraud, false disaster relief, misappropriation of charity funds, obscenity and lust... Zhou Hexuan's personal morality was attacked in all directions.

For a time, rumors of the triangular scandal between Zhou Hexuan, Ruan Lingyu, and Zhang Damin spread a lot, and Zhou Hexuan's selfishness and hypocrisy were also known to everyone.

Zhou Hexuan was unprepared for this and was a little confused. The three of them became tigers and destroyed their bones. No matter how "Ta Kung Pao" and "Shen Shen" explained it, they couldn't explain it clearly.

At the same time, Zhou Hexuan also came to his senses and knew that the person behind him was not Tang Jishan, because Boss Tang did not have such energy at all.

Fortunately, Zhou Hexuan has many friends, including Xu Zhimo, Hu Shi, Shen Congwen, Wang Guowei, Zhu Ziqing, Chen Yinke, Lin Huiyin and others. More than 20 cultural celebrities have come forward to speak for Zhou Hexuan, and use their personality to ensure that Zhou Hexuan is not a rumor. among such people.

Countless bystanders who did not know the truth got involved and started a big discussion in the newspaper, leaving ordinary readers confused and wondering who to believe.

…

Xiang Zhejun sorted out the documents and got ready to get off work. As soon as he walked out of his office, he heard several subordinates talking quietly——

"I didn't expect Zhou Hexuan to be such a person. It's so hypocritical!"

"I don't think it's a big deal. There's no way a talented person can be unfashionable. What's more, he's really capable."

"Haha, if you have the ability, you won't commit academic fraud."

"Do you have any brains? Zhou Hexuan and Toynbee are good friends. They even traveled to Tianjin and Shanghai together. Didn't the "Declaration" refute the rumors? That paper was jointly signed by Mr. Toynbee and Mr. Zhou, " "Journal of Oriental Studies" is purely groundless slander."

"Do you believe what the "Declaration" says?"

"If you don't believe the "Declaration", should you believe the tabloids?"

"..."

Xiang Zhejun couldn't listen anymore and coughed twice: "Ahem!"

Those subordinates immediately greeted: "Hello, Chief Prosecutor! Is the Chief Prosecutor off work?"

Xiang Zhejun nodded and said in a critical tone: "Remember, you are all prosecutors. Everything must be based on evidence. Don't be like those country women who talk nonsense!"

A subordinate asked curiously: "Prosecutor General, what do you think of the news about Zhou Hexuan?"

Xiang Zhejun thought for a while and said: "When I was teaching at Peking University, I met Zhou Mingcheng several times. He didn't look like that kind of despicable person. Besides, regardless of whether he falsely reported the amount of food donation, he had donated at least. , saved many people affected by the disaster. The study abroad fund he founded has increased the annual study abroad funds to 200,000 yuan, which is obvious to all. Mr. Zhou is a person who has contributed to the country and the people. When everyone was discussing, It’s better to keep your mouth shut.”

"The prosecutor general educates you well!"

"The prosecutor is still aware of everything!"

Subordinates flattered him one after another.

Xiang Zhejun hid his disgust and quickly went downstairs with his briefcase. Although he is the chief prosecutor of the Shanghai District Court, he does not own a private car and takes the tram to and from get off work every day.

After finding a seat on the tram and sitting down, Xiang Zhejun heard someone talking about Zhou Hexuan again. The class of these passers-by was obviously much lower, and all their attention was focused on Zhou Hexuan's private life.

"Hey, have you heard? Zhou Hexuan is having an affair with Ruan Lingyu."

"Who doesn't know yet? It has been spread all over the place for a long time. It turns out that Ruan Lingyu is a married woman, and she was hooked up by Zhou Hexuan, and the two of them embezzled Zhang Damin's family property together."

"It's nonsense. Mr. Zhou donates more than 100,000 yuan a year. How can he care about Zhang Damin's dirty money?"

"Don't believe it, it's all been said in the newspaper!"

"The newspaper also said that Zhang Damin was a prodigal, a freeloader, who defrauded Ruan Lingyu of tens of thousands and used it to smoke opium."

"You all haven't hit the point. I read the Republic of China Daily today and it said that Wanrong, the empress of the former Qing Dynasty, is now Zhou Hexuan's concubine. At that time, Puyi regarded Zhou Hexuan as a friend, but Zhou Hexuan abducted Wanrong!"

"Nice job!"

"You're pretty when you seduce other people's wives? Who are you!"

"A traitor like Puyi deserves to have his wife and children separated. Let alone seducing his wife, even if he kills his whole family, I will applaud him."

"That's right! Although I am not ashamed of Zhou Hexuan's character, the fact that he seduced Wanrong is really a relief!"

"Hey, what do you think the former Qing Empress felt like when she slept? It must be different from ordinary women."

"Dirty and obscene!"

"Hey, why are you scolding me?"

"..."

Xiang Zhejun shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly, feeling deeply sad for Zhou Hexuan. A great scholar who benefits the country and the people should not be treated like this.

When I got home, my son was reading a book. My fiancée Zhou Fang came out wearing an apron and greeted him with a smile: "Brother 1 is back. Go wash your hands quickly. It's time to eat."

Xiang Zhejun is also a model of counterattack in the Republic of China. He was born in an ordinary peasant family in Hunan. He relied on his own hard work to become a doctorate in the United States. He is now the prosecutor general of the Shanghai Court. Although he is widowed and has a son, his fiancée is Bai Fumei, and his future father-in-law is Zhou Zhenlin, a veteran of the Kuomintang and a member of the Civil Affairs Committee.

While eating, Zhou Fang saw that Xiang Zhejun was worried and asked with concern: "Brother Yi, have you encountered a difficult case?"

Xiang Zhejun couldn't hold back after all, and confided: "Mei Fang, have you read the newspapers these days? It's about Zhou Mingcheng."

"Of course I have. All newspapers now have news about him." Zhou Fang said.

"He was deliberately smeared, and I know who is causing trouble." Xiang Zhejun said.

Although Zhou Fang has received a higher education and serves as the dean of primary school students, she is also a woman. Women are naturally gossips. She quickly asked with interest: "Who is slandering you behind your back?"

"My immediate boss, Yang Zhaozhen," Xiang Zhejun said, "I personally heard Yang Zhaozhen talking on the phone with Zhou Fohai. The two were discussing how to make Zhou Mingcheng look bad. They even mentioned Wang Zhaoming."

Zhou Fang took a breath of cold air: "Hiss, it turns out to be Wang Zhaoming. No wonder the "Central Daily News" also published a relevant editorial."

Xiang Zhejun asked his fiancée for his opinion: "Mei Fang, do you think I should go find Zhou Mingcheng and tell him the truth?"

"Of course I want to go, Mr. Zhou is a good man!" Zhou Fang said without hesitation.

Xiang Zhejun suddenly smiled, held Zhou Fang's hand and said, "If you get a virtuous wife, you will never ask for it again in this life. Sister Fang is right, I shouldn't worry too much. If you keep this kind of thing in your heart, you will have a conscience all your life." Uneasy. As for Yang Zhaozhen and Wang Zhaoming, don’t worry about them!"