Zhu Ming felt even more puzzled and hurried to Director Zhu's house as fast as he could.

"What? Lin Yongjun signed Ning Xi up to go to the countryside? I already knew about this." Zhu Liangcai sat on the sofa, frowning.

Zhu Ming came here at this time. Did he contribute something in there?

"How did the factory director know?" Zhu Ming asked subconsciously, realizing the inappropriateness of his words only after he had said them. "I mean, the factory director is worthy of being the factory director. He knows everything clearly."

Zhu Liangcai saw the cloth bag in his hand and said, "Alright, stop the nice talk. What brings you here tonight?"

"It's nothing. I just heard about this and came here to feel unfair for the girl. Lin Yongjun is simply morally corrupt. Such a person should not be in our workshop, or even in our factory."

"You're right, I think so too." Zhu Liangcai's eyes dimmed slightly. It was indeed because of this job.

I just don't know whether he played a role in pushing Ningxi to go to the countryside.

When Zhu Ming heard that there was a chance, he quickly agreed: "That's right. In my opinion, he should be kicked out. The workers and leaders will definitely not object."

"I'm curious how you knew that?" Zhu Liangcai didn't continue his words.

"One of our relatives lives next door to Lin Yongjun's family. I heard that things have been going on in their family for the past few days, and Lin Yongjun even abused that little girl!"

Zhu Ming was sweating in his heart. If time wasn't tight and if there was no job, the street office would have mobilized his youngest son to go to the countryside.

When the time comes, he will be accused of not responding to policies as a cadre, and no one can bear it.

But this is true.

He joined the factory later than Lin Yongjun and didn't know about this matter before. It was the aunt who told his wife, and his wife told him.

I didn’t expect that this gossip would come in handy now.

"I understand. This matter will be dealt with tomorrow." Zhu Liangcai is now certain that Zhu Ming has made an "indispensable contribution" to this matter and no longer has the previous enthusiasm for him.

It is natural to plan for your own children, but you should not use others as stepping stones.

"Director, then Lin Yongjun's job is vacant, right? My Xiao Zhu..." Zhu Ming saw that Director Zhu was about to send him away, so he quickly stated his purpose.

He didn't want to be like this, but jobs are so hard to come by these days, especially good office jobs like this.

"Zhu Ming, we should focus on our work, improve production, promote advancement, and strive to be at the top. You have the ability and education, so don't set your mind on deviant ways."

Zhu Liangcai was already impatient. If it were when he was younger, he would have taken action, but now he was suppressing the anger in his heart.

If Ning Xi had an accident in the countryside, he was afraid that Ning Zhibai would come back to him in his dreams in the middle of the night to settle the score.

Zhu Ming understood what Director Zhu meant and wanted to speak up to defend himself, but Director Zhu had already stood up and walked to the door.

He looked pale and left dejectedly, carrying his small cloth bag.

"Director, the publicity case is ready. What do you think?" Guan Xiaohong and Liu Yufeng found Fang Danian with the list.

"The opening gong and drum performance attracted the crowd, then the district propaganda team performed to set the mood. Then the director came on stage to talk about the significance of going to the countryside, and there were speeches by educated youth..."

"Yes, Director, this is an activity for our entire district." Guan Xiaohong plucked the seam of her trousers with her fingers, unable to suppress the excitement on her face.

"You are a good girl!" Fang Danian smiled happily. This time he was sure to have a good show of himself up there, and maybe even get promoted.

The work on this street was not easy, and he had wanted to leave for a long time, but he never had the chance.

"Xiaohong, well done, I'll credit you for this achievement!" If this girl hadn't come up with this idea, he wouldn't have had this opportunity to show off!

"Thank you, Director. I have a small request. Can I be the host? Don't worry, I have experience! I've hosted events at school before."

Guan Xiaohong watched eagerly, and seeing that Fang Danian was slow to speak, she opened her mouth and said a few lines.

"Hahaha, girl, how could Uncle Fang not agree to such a small matter? Hurry up and urge the Youth League Office to allocate a location for the educated youth to go to the countryside. Only after it is confirmed can we submit the plan."

"Okay! I'll go right away." Guan Xiaohong responded loudly.

Of course, she had her own selfish reasons for wanting to be the host. There was a segment where she invited the audience to come on stage and say a few words to encourage the educated youth. At that time, she invited her aunt to go up!

Let her have some time to shine and save face.

......

The train arrived in Province D the next afternoon. Ren Tingting got off the train. Soon another female comrade got on the vacant seat. She also looked like a young intellectual who had gone to the countryside.

"Ning Xi! Ning Xi!" There were huge crowds of people everywhere, and Ning Ji Qiu couldn't recognize Ning Xi at all, so he had to shout outside the carriage.

Fortunately, his voice was quite loud, so Ning Xi quickly noticed him and waved back, "Third Brother!"

"There are too many people here. My dad sent a telegram saying that you are going to the countryside. What's going on?" Ning Ji Qiu has been in the countryside for three years, and it will be the fourth year soon. He has had enough of doing farm work in the fields.

"How can you go to the countryside in your condition? Farm work is no joke. It's completely different from washing clothes and sweeping the floor at home." He was scared when he saw Ning Xi's thin arms.

Maybe when he used the hoe, he would not get rid of the weeds but instead sprain his arm.

"My mother signed me up, there was nothing I could do." Ning Xi is actually only one year younger than Ning Ji Qiu. He started school early and graduated from high school in 1968 and went to the countryside.

"This is something Auntie brought for you. Please take care of yourself. Write home when you have time. They will send you anything you need."

"Got it. I'll go back first. This is my address. You can write to me if you have any questions. Third Brother may not be very capable, but he will do his best to help you. Take care of yourself."

"Okay, thank you, Third Brother." Ning Xi couldn't help but sigh in her heart. From what she had personally met, the two children of Uncle Ning's family were both very outstanding, and there was nothing wrong with their behavior.

He really treats his cousin very well.

Ning Jiqiu handed the note with his address to Ning Xi and left the crowd with the package.

At this moment, many people were trying to get on the bus, and it would be inappropriate for him to stay stuck in front.

After leaving the station, Ning Ji Qiu happened to meet a car that was picking up educated youth. He asked about the car back to Cheng'an County, took out a letter of introduction to explain his identity, and got a ride.

Saved two cents on the train ticket.

The train clanged and clanged as it slowly started moving towards the next city. Ning Xi's butt was numb from sitting so long that she could only stand up and stretch her body by the edge of her seat.

"I'm going to the bathroom, could you please keep an eye on it for me?"

Ning Xi and the people sitting opposite her all got on the bus at Mingjiang Station. They chatted for a while and agreed that whoever had something to do would go out, and the rest of them would help watch the luggage.

"I'll go with you." The girl sitting in the middle opposite also wanted to go to the bathroom.

There were quite a few people queuing in the bathroom. When the two came back, there was a person standing next to Ning Xi's seat, arguing with the person opposite him.