The next day, Su Qiao began preparations.

When Lu Xiangze brought her food, she told him about her visit to her family.

Lu Xiangze was somewhat surprised.

"Are you going back?"

Su Qiao nodded.

"I haven't heard anything from home, and I'm a little worried. I have to go back."

Lu Xiangze nodded, indicating that he understood.

That evening, Su Qiao took the brown sugar and malted milk powder she had prepared to the brigade leader's house.

The brigade leader's eldest daughter-in-law is about to give birth, and this is exactly what his family needs.

For a newly arrived educated youth like her, going home to visit relatives would be difficult to obtain leave.

What should she say if the team leader still disagrees?

Along the way, she thought of countless reasons.

But when she arrived at the brigade leader's house and explained her purpose,

Without saying a word, the captain opened the letter of introduction.

It went incredibly smoothly.

Is this in accordance with the rules? But I can't worry about that now, getting back is the most important thing.

Su Qiao accepted the letter of introduction and was about to leave the gifts in the basket.

Lu Fugui refused to accept the money, claiming it was just a small favor.

Su Qiao thought for a moment and changed her approach, exchanging these things for mountain products.

The value is obviously not equal, but at least the item was given away.

After she left, Lu Fugui looked at the contents of the basket and nodded in satisfaction.

This little girl really knows how to handle things.

Xiang Ze has good taste.

I just don't know if we can retain our staff in the future.

The next day, Su Qiao prepared everything and set off.

Fortunately, the journey was relatively smooth. Apart from the grueling four days and three nights on the train, we arrived safely.

When she stood on the land of S City, she felt as if she had been transported to another world.

Xiao Bai also ran over from the side to find her.

Now it has grown to a very large size and looks majestic.

A man next to him instinctively took a step back.

Su Qiao patted Xiao Bai, then, carrying a bundle full of mountain produce on her back, walked towards the street.

She sent a telegram before she left.

I don't know if Mr. and Mrs. Su received it.

She waited for half an hour.

Since no one came, I knew the telegram probably hadn't been delivered again.

Fortunately, she still had some vague recollections.

I finally arrived home around dinner time.

Su Qiao went up and knocked on the door.

Someone came to open the door very quickly.

Su's mother wore an apron, exuding a rustic charm.

He saw that his little daughter had become dark and grimy.

Tears instantly streamed down my face.

Su Qiao could barely hold onto her bag.

The mother and daughter, their eyes blurry with tears, looked at each other in silence, each trying to gauge the other's well-being.

Seeing that Su's mother hadn't gone back, Su's father, who was inside the house, asked for help in the kitchen.

"Mingyue, Mingyue, the pot's boiling! Come quick and take a look!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qiao felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity.

Su's mother picked up the package and let her daughter come in by herself.

Su Qiao locked the door.

I followed them inside.

The courtyard remains the same as before.

There's still a swing hanging on the tree; it was made by Su Qiao's father when she was little.

At first, the knot wasn't tied securely, and Su Qiao almost fell.

She stubbornly refused to believe it and insisted on getting another injection.

Later, Su's father even tried it himself to confirm that it was safe before letting Su Qiao go up to play.

This courtyard is full of her childhood memories.

Suddenly, a series of footsteps sounded.

Su Qiao turned her head and saw her father.

He looked at her in disbelief and whispered, "Qiaoqiao."

"dad."

"It's good to be back. Are you hungry? I'll get you a bowl of noodles right now. I just made your favorite noodles today."

Su's mother had already brought out three bowls of noodles.

Several people sat at the dining table.

The aroma of the noodles calmed Su Qiao's heart.

After the meal, Mr. and Mrs. Su asked about it.

"Qiaoqiao, why are you back?"

"I haven't received any letters from you, and I was a little worried, so I came back to check. Did my older brother tell you about this?"

The two tried to recall, but couldn't remember.

When Su Ming arrived home, there were only a few days left of her vacation.

The next day, I was called away on an urgent mission. Naturally, I didn't have time to say any of this.

He later returned to his unit and mentioned this incident.

But the telegrams and letters still did not reach them.

"Mom and Dad, have you sent me any telegrams before?"

The two shook their heads.

Su Qiao recounted the letters she had written to them and the telegrams she had sent that had not been received.

It also includes the only telegram she has received recently.

Su's mother was shocked. It would be normal if Su's father hadn't answered the phone. But she was in the office all day, so there was no reason for him to call her, and he was never there.

Moreover, whether the letter is sent to home or the factory, it should be received.

They never sent a telegram to Su Qiao.

The couple exchanged a glance.

Someone is definitely up to something.

“Everyone else’s letters are normal, but in the past few months, we haven’t received a single letter from your brother or you.”

"Someone is deliberately intercepting the message!"

"Qiaoqiao, what did you say in your letter?"

"At first, I would just let you know I was safe, but then I found out you weren't replying to my messages, which I found strange."

Su's mother originally sent her to the countryside, partly because she was afraid that she would get involved in this matter.

On the other hand, I was afraid she would be willful. I also gave her enough money and coupons, planning to wait a few more months before sending it.

“I didn’t tell you before, but before you went to the countryside, someone reported your dad, and the results were only released a few weeks ago. It was a false accusation.”

"We thought the matter was over. But we never expected..."

"Who is the whistleblower? The person behind them probably won't let this go."

Su's father served in the army in his early years. He was later injured and transferred to civilian work. He went to a textile factory and gradually climbed to the position of deputy factory director.

The factory manager is retiring soon.

Only two people from the textile factory met the requirements. The factory manager favored Su's father because he was righteous and had a good network of connections. Not to mention, Su's father also had comrades-in-arms in the Revolutionary Committee of S City.

The other deputy factory director, Feng, was unremarkable; aside from his occasional smile, his abilities were also mediocre.

From any perspective, Su's father is the more suitable candidate.

That's what everyone in the factory says too.

But the more this was the case, the more suspicious Deputy Factory Director Feng became. The factory director hadn't even stepped down yet, and rumors were already circulating.

Anyone would feel good in that situation.

Unfortunately, there was no evidence, and Su's father was helpless.

"Besides this person, is there anyone else?"

Su's mother actually had another suspect in mind. She glanced at Su's father but still didn't say anything.

“Be careful these days, I’ve heard some rumors…”

Looking at her sensible daughter, Su's mother felt even more gratified.

My beloved little darling has finally returned.

Su's father went to the study to check various documents.

Su's mother then followed Su Qiao to her original room.

The room remains exactly as it was.

There was no dust on the table.

Under the glass, there is a family photo and a picture of Su Qiao when she was a child.

Su Qiao touched the photo, her emotions churning.

Su's mother had already taken out the quilt cover and quickly put it on.

Su Qiao stepped forward to take it, but she gently patted her hand.

"You're so dirty, go wash up before you come over."

Su Qiao then remembered that she had applied something to her face and hands for safety.

I washed my hands before eating, but not my face.

Thinking about how I had just been walking around in front of my parents looking like this, I gave a dry laugh and slipped away to wash up.

Su Qiao returned to her room after making herself look fair and delicate.

Su's mother was still sitting on the edge of the bed, feeling somewhat unreal.

"Mom~"