Chapter 42: The Master's Daughter

In the cafeteria, Zhou Dazhui was waiting anxiously.

He was fascinated by the book "Animal Husbandry Disease Care" and listed dozens of questions he wanted to ask. However, it was always Gu Qingye who went to the cafeteria every time. He hadn't even seen Lu Youyou since he came back from vacation.

He didn't know if the kitchen staff could eat people or what. He just wanted to discuss some pig farming techniques with Lu Youyou and see if she would come over when she was free. Gu Qingye couldn't even say he didn't know.

Fortunately, Gu Qingye went out on a mission, and he finally saw the expert he had been longing for.

The cafeteria was still busy at lunch time. As soon as Lu Youyou arrived, the little soldier asked her to sit at the back.

They got a blackboard from somewhere and set up an empty room to look like a classroom. Pig squeals could be heard from not far away, and even the "teaching aids" were ready-made.

The young soldiers cleaned every day, and even though they were only a dozen meters away from the pigpen, they could not smell any strange smell.

Moreover, each member of the kitchen squad had a textbook, which was hand-copied by the soldiers and was filled with densely written notes. No one was careless.

Lu Youyou is a graduate of a professional school, but Zhou Dazhu has many years of practical experience. After a few days of communication, Lu Youyou also gained a lot.

"Comrade Lu, are you there? Someone in the family compound is looking for you."

Lu Youyou and Zhou Dazhu were examining a piglet with poor appetite when suddenly a military wife came in. She looked familiar and her surname seemed to be Wang.

"Hello sister-in-law, what's the matter?"

Mrs. Wang was full of excitement, and she said vividly: "The police have sent you a banner, and the director of the Women's Federation is here too. They are all waiting for you in the family compound!"

Lu Youyou couldn't get a word in at all, as this guy started talking like a machine gun.

"Comrade Lu, I've heard people say that you went to the police station the day you first arrived. So you did a good deed. I was wondering, how could a military wife like us make a mistake and get arrested?"

There was envy and gossip in her eyes, and she didn't want to let go of the person. Lu Youyou used some clever strength to break free from her hand, but she couldn't shut her mouth.

"My sister-in-law has worked so hard to get this job, so I should share in her good fortune," he said as he tried to get someone to join him.

Lu Youyou simply stopped struggling: "Sister-in-law, I just checked the pig's body and haven't washed my hands yet, you see..."

"Ah? Is that so..." Mrs. Wang immediately retracted her hand. She subconsciously wanted to rub it on her body, but was afraid of dirtying her clothes.

She forced a smile and said, "Well, Comrade Lu, hurry up and pack up. They're waiting over there."

Lu Youyou smiled and turned to wash her hands.

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Family Courtyard

Women's Federation Director Yang Liu and Li Sanhua were receiving guests in the reception room together, and people from the logistics department were also there.

This time, not only the Ancheng City Bureau came, but the Railway Public Security Bureau also sent people.

Yang Liu had heard of Lu Youyou's name a long time ago. After all, her husband was the division commander, and Gu Qingye was the young officer that her husband valued the most.

Later, Li Sanhua recommended her again and again, so Yang Liu wanted to meet her in person. Coincidentally, the public security system contacted the army and said they wanted to send a banner to a military wife. After asking, he found out that it was Lu Youyou.

The young soldier on guard brought Lu Youyou over, followed by a large group of people. It was estimated that all the idle people in the compound came over here.

"Hello, this is Comrade Lu Youyou, right? I am Zhang Sheng from the Detective Division of the Southern Province Branch of the Railway Public Security Bureau, and this is Luo Gang from the Ancheng Branch. I came here to express my gratitude to you for your contribution to the April 25 railway serial theft case!"

Zhang Sheng and Luo Gang handed the banner to Lu Youyou and saluted together.

Before Lu Youyou could say anything, applause broke out all around, led by a middle-aged woman with a kind face.

Li Sanhua introduced with a smile: "Sister, this is Director Yang from our Women's Federation."

Lu Youyou didn't expect such a big scene. In addition to a few important people, there were also several staff members in the room. It took several minutes to greet them all.

What was even more unexpected was that in addition to the banner, there were also material rewards - 50 yuan in cash and a complete set of enamel basins and cups, plus a thermos.

It was now very lively, with the outside area as bustling as a vegetable market.

No one knows what kind of serial theft case it is, but the money and these things cannot be faked. They have never heard of making money by doing good deeds. If there is such an opportunity, they want it.

Lu Youyou doesn't want to be in the limelight at all, but there is nothing she can do. If she doesn't accept the recognition that comes to her, she will only become famous faster.

Collect things, smile, shake hands, smile, take photo, smile.

Lu Youyou felt like she had become a tourist attraction. In addition to the publicity led by the police, the Women's Federation also had to collect materials for publicity.

After going through the whole process, she said "citizen duty" at least thirty times, "social responsibility" fifty times, and "no need to thank me, it's my duty" countless times.

After finally sending the police away, she didn't expect that there would be "good things" waiting for her.

"Comrade Lu, are you interested in working in the Women's Federation?" Yang Liu smiled warmly.

Li Sanhua sat aside and winked at Lu Youyou, signaling her to agree quickly. It was a rare opportunity to be invited personally by the director.

Lu Youyou could only smile bitterly. She had already refused twice. This time the director came to her house, and he was also the wife of a leader. It would be ungrateful not to go, but she really had no interest in going.

It was said that it was hard to find a job in the 1970s, but for her it was completely the opposite.

"Director Yang, I..."

Dongdong——

The knock on the door made the three of them turn their heads at the same time, and it was the little warrior who led the way before.

"Director Yang, comrades from the military newspaper are here, and they want to interview Sister Lu."

Yang Liu pulled Lu Youyou and said, "Recently, the propaganda department wants to set a positive example for military families. It just so happened that they came across your case. They got the news and applied for an interview as soon as they got the news. Don't be nervous, just treat it as a normal chat."

She looked at Li Sanhua again and said with a smile, "You always say that Comrade Lu is capable and good at dealing with people. I think so too. The newspaper has chosen the right person for the interview this time."

Li Sanhua was proud of it, of course, she had never missed it.

At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the door, and a man and a woman appeared at the door.

"Yihuan, why is it you?"

Yang Liu's expression changed slightly, but she quickly adjusted her mood.

Li Sanhua was also stunned for a moment, the smile on her face was still there, but a little fainter than before.

Lu Youyou felt that the atmosphere was a little subtle.

Yang Liu smiled again and said, "Comrade Lu, let me introduce you. This is Lv Yihuan, a reporter from Military Weekly. The man behind is..."

The bespectacled man at the door immediately introduced himself: "My name is Xiang Qian, and I'm a photographer for Military Weekly."

Lu Yihuan is thin, has short hair, and has heroic facial features. He is half a head taller than Lu Youyou, who is 170cm tall.

She took the initiative to step forward and shake hands with Lu Youyou: "Hello Comrade Lu, I am Lu Yihuan, nice to meet you."

Straightforward and capable, this was Lu Youyou's first impression of her.

Her surname is Lu, and she looks 50% similar to the teacher’s wife, so this person must be the teacher’s only daughter, Lu Yihan?

(End of this chapter)