A year later, Deng Xiaoping, who would eventually succeed Mao as China's paramount leader, gave Lin a minor position in a factory in Zhengzhou, Henan. However, she lost her position in the aftermath of the Gang of Four's "Criticize Deng" campaign.
One year after Deng Xiaoping took over from Mao Zedong as China's top leader, he appointed Lin to a minor role at a factory in Zhengzhou, Henan. However, she was later dismissed following the Gang of Four's campaign against Deng.