Chapter 76 Two happy events in a row for the Yu family…

The Yu family has two happy events in a row, so they definitely have to celebrate tonight! Grandma Yu has already made stir-fried mound meat with chili peppers, steamed wild vegetables, and cooked sweet potato porridge.

Previously, Cheng Xiuying had never dared to let Grandma Yu cook, fearing that she would spit in the food. However, the situation is different now. Grandma Yu is determined to stay at home and will not do such a despicable thing again.

Yu Jiamin added another dish: stir-fried ham and mushrooms, and stewed mushrooms with eggs.

If there were fresh milk at home, Yu Jiajia would definitely make a cake, but unfortunately there was no milk at home.

When it was time to serve the rice, everyone realized that Yu Songqing hadn't returned!

However, no one was worried. He's such a grown man; if he hasn't come back, something must have delayed him. Nothing bad will happen.

Yu Jiajia said, "Big brother is probably working overtime at the factory. He's really serious about his work these days."

Cheng Xiuying: "We have to work hard! If anyone tries to act recklessly just because I'm the deputy factory director, I'll be the first to deal with them."

Everyone: ...

Cheng Xiuying: "Leave some food for the eldest brother, let's eat first."

Everyone enjoyed their meal. Yu Jiajia especially loved the stir-fried ham and mushrooms—it was incredibly delicious! It was so satisfying. And the roe deer meat was never greasy, no matter how much she ate.

Cheng Xiuying ate heartily: "After we finish this roe deer meat, let's go up the mountain to catch more roe deer, it's so delicious!"

After dinner, everyone was eager to see the new house! They wanted to take a look first, plan out the layout, and then move in later, choosing an auspicious day to move in completely.

Cheng Xiuying said, "Sibao, you take her to see the house. I'm going back to Hongcheng Brigade to bring some roe and meat to your maternal grandmother's house." She mainly wanted the old lady to calculate an auspicious day for moving.

Yu Jiajia's eyelids twitched. She raised her wrist to check her watch: "Mom, it's already past nine o'clock. Let's go earlier tomorrow. As long as we're on time for work!"

Cheng Xiuying: "I'll bring a flashlight."

Yu Jiajia: "Mom, my eyelids are twitching."

Cheng Xiuying: "Left eye, right eye?"

Yu Jiajia took a look: "Right eye!"

Cheng Xiuying silently recited the proverb "left eye twitching means good fortune, right eye twitching means bad luck," and immediately changed her mind: "I'll go tomorrow morning."

Yu Jiajia was relieved. It was dark at night, and the road to Hongcheng Brigade was difficult to travel, so it was better not to go.

Everyone went to see the new house together. When Cheng Xiuying opened the door with the key and pulled the power cord, the dark house was instantly brightened.

Grandma Yu, who could barely walk, exclaimed, "This is the cadre's housing?"

"This room is so nice! It's spacious and bright, and it even has a floor! This table is so sturdy, and this chair even has a backrest! It's so comfortable to sit in."

"There are four bedrooms in total? They're all so spacious!"

Cheng Xiuying arranged the rooms: "Mom, you and Dad will stay in this room, it will be convenient to go to the toilet at night. Songqing and the other two will stay in the west room, it's bigger, there's enough room for two beds. Stay here for now, and when they get married, the factory will arrange separate rooms for them."

No one had any objections.

Even if you have opinions, it's useless.

She and Sibao should definitely stay in the two best rooms.

Grandma Yu couldn't stop smiling. She was really afraid that Cheng Xiuying wouldn't let her stay here. She knew that Xiuying was kind and filial, and she was so considerate, letting them stay in such a nice house.

Grandma Yu looked at the room and liked it more and more. There was a 1.5-meter-long bed against the wall, a table next to it, and a large wardrobe at the foot of the bed. It had been repainted in red and looked brand new.

Grandma Yu never used such nice furniture when she got married.

As she looked at it, tears welled up in her eyes.

Old Man Yu: "What are you doing on such a joyous day?"

Grandma Yu wiped away her tears—she couldn't cry, it was bad luck—and grinned, showing her teeth: "I'm so happy! Xiuying has become the deputy factory director! And she even brought us to live in this cadre building! The factory director's house is right next door."

Old Man Yu: "I'm happy too. Look at my hands, they're trembling non-stop."

Yu Jiajia and Yu Jiamin looked at their new room together. A 1.5-meter bed was placed against the wall, and there was a large desk under the window with two chairs. The two sisters studied together.

There's a large wardrobe next to the bed that can hold all the sisters' clothes!

Opening the wooden door reveals the balcony, which is 1.2 meters wide and 4 meters long—a very spacious area!

The two sisters stood on the balcony, holding onto the railing. The evening breeze was blowing gently, bringing a touch of coolness that felt so comfortable.

Yu Jiajia: "If we add two more rocking chairs, we can sit here in the evening, drink tea, chat, and enjoy the breeze. Just thinking about it makes me happy."

Yu Jiamin also likes this place.

She used to think that when she grew up, she would get married and have her own little family.

Now that she's grown up, she feels that home is wonderful, and she loves her home more and more.

Cheng Xiuying came out of the master bedroom and leaned on the railing to enjoy the breeze. "It feels so good."

Yu Jiajia leaned on Cheng Xiuying's shoulder with a smile: "Thank you, Mom, for working so hard, so that our family can live in the cadre's apartment building!"

Cheng Xiuying just loved it when Sibao talked. She reached out and stroked Sibao's hair: "My sweetie, Mom will keep working hard! Let's go to the city, let's go to the provincial capital!"

Yu Jiajia: "Then thank you for your hard work, Mom!" She then encouraged Yu Jiamin: "Third sister, you must keep up the good work!"

Yu Jiamin: "Let's work together."

There was a knock at the door, and Cheng Xiuying quickly went to open it. It was Director Li and his wife.

Factory Director Li carried a pot of tea, while his wife carried a plate of fruit.

Cheng Xiuying quickly invited them in, saying, "Factory manager, sister-in-law, you're too kind."

Factory Manager Li asked with a smile, "When do you plan to move?"

Cheng Xiuying smiled and said, "Let's do it in the next few days. Let's quickly vacate the houses in the courtyard so that comrades who need them more can move in."

Factory Manager Li: "When it's time to move, just call out to Master Qian, and the tractor will finish moving everything in one trip."

Cheng Xiuying said repeatedly, "That won't do. I can't let personal matters interfere with Master Qian's work."

Factory Director Li said, "Why not! You need to finish moving quickly so you can focus more on your work." Then he asked, "Uncle and Aunt, how are you recovering?"

Old Yu said excitedly, "It's all better now, thank you so much for your concern, Factory Director."

Grandma Yu nodded vigorously in agreement.

Factory Director Li and his wife didn't stay long; they said a few words, put down their things, and left.

Then several more groups of people arrived, all of them leaders of the steel rolling mill. Everyone who lives in this building is a leader!

Old Man Yu and Old Woman Yu deeply felt the difference in the Yu family. They came just to see the new house, and everyone came over and even helped with the move.

These are all high-ranking leaders!

Oh, now Cheng Xiuying is a high-ranking leader too.

Around 10 o'clock, the family prepared to leave. At the entrance of the courtyard, they ran into Yu Songqing, who was returning from get off work. Su Man was stopping him, holding a pair of shoes to give to him.

Yu Songqing's face turned green, and he ran into the yard, leaving Su Man far behind.

Su Man stomped her foot in anger and called out from behind, "Brother Songqing! Wait for me!"

Cheng Xiuying patted Su Man on the shoulder, "Su Man."

Su Man was startled and dropped her shoes on the ground. She looked at Cheng Xiuying with fear in her eyes, not daring to pick them up.

Now that Cheng Xiuying is the deputy factory director, she naturally can't be as aggressive as before: "The factory is probably going to expand its recruitment soon, so you should focus on reviewing your studies. You have outstanding personal abilities and high ideological awareness, you're just lacking in academic scores. Getting into the steel rolling mill is the foundation for your future. It's getting dark, hurry home."

Yu Jiajia picked up Su Man's shoes from the ground and handed them to her, earning her [Roasted Chicken*1, Intermediate Materials Science Theory*1 (2/10)]

With tears welling up in her eyes, Su Man said, "Thank you, thank you," and then ran off with the shoes in her arms.

Yu Jiajia whispered, "Mom, you, as a high-ranking leader, are really different now! You're so dedicated to the people and so kind."

Cheng Xiuying: "Of course, a big leader can't just think about his own family. Besides, with Su Man's lack of wit, your older brother won't pay any attention to her; he'll just run away whenever he sees her."

What is Yu Songqing most afraid of now? He is most afraid of women like Lu Xiaoqing. Su Man is still following the path of being a gentle, virtuous, and good wife and mother. Isn't she afraid that Yu Songqing will run away even faster?

Yu Jiajia gave a thumbs up: "My mom is so smart, kind, and amazing!"

Grandma Yu felt that Cheng Xiuying was different now. If it were before, she would have rushed up and torn Su Man, that shameless little hussy, apart. But now it's different. She even advised people to study and find a job.

She has to change too; she's the deputy factory director's mother-in-law now! She has to be as aware as the deputy factory director's mother-in-law.

When they got home, Grandma Yu smiled obsequiously: "Xiuying, you should wash up and go to bed. Don't wash your clothes, just leave them there and I'll scrub them for you. You should get some rest and focus all your energy on your work. Leave everything at home to me."

Cheng Xiuying got goosebumps. "Mom, please speak properly."

Grandma Yu: ...

Yu Jiajia and Yu Jiamin went to wash up together and happened to run into Grandma Zhou who was putting on clothes. Yu Jiajia helped her and received [Roasted Sweet Potato*5, Intermediate Materials Science Theory*1 (3/10)].

The next day, before dawn, Cheng Xiuying got up, packed five catties of roe meat, and rode her old-fashioned bicycle back to Hongcheng Brigade. She rode fast, and by the time she arrived at Hongcheng Brigade, it was just getting light.

When Grandma Cheng saw Cheng Xiuying, she exclaimed with delight, "Sanbao, why are you back?" She quickly went to push her bicycle and said, "Come inside quickly." She then called to her daughter-in-law, Wang Shuhua, to quickly add two more dishes.

Sanbao is back, so we can't just eat anything for breakfast.

After I went with my daughter to raid Zhu Jinsong's ancestral grave last time, the commune leaders made a special trip to Hongcheng Brigade, giving out certificates and prizes. The Cheng family was quite the celebrity!

Two days later, county leaders came and presented the Cheng family with an honorary certificate of "Glorious Family". They also awarded them five catties of rapeseed oil, ten catties of noodles, enamel basins, enamel mugs, towels and other prizes. The Cheng family was extremely proud, and matchmakers practically wore out their doorstep.

Grandma Cheng is now the most glamorous old lady in Hongcheng Brigade.

All this glory was given to me by my third daughter!

Cheng Xiuying said, "Where's my grandma? I need to ask her something." Then, pretending to be calm, she said, "I'm the deputy factory director now, so it's not appropriate for me to live in a courtyard house anymore. The steel mill allocated me a cadre apartment, but I don't know when I should move. My grandma is very knowledgeable, so I'll ask her to help me take a look."

The Cheng family: !!!

Grandma Cheng: "What? Deputy factory director? Sanbao, aren't you the head of the security department?"

Cheng Xiuying appeared calm on the surface, but she was actually incredibly excited inside: "I'm the deputy factory director now, but I'm still in charge of safety issues."

Grandma Cheng exclaimed, "My God! My daughter has become the deputy factory director! How amazing is my daughter! I'm amazing too, I'm the factory director's mother now!"

The Cheng family children cheered, "Third Aunt is the deputy factory director now!"

The old lady did some quick calculations and said, "The 18th is an auspicious day; it's suitable for moving."

The 18th is this Thursday! It'll be here the day after tomorrow!

Cheng Xiuying was very satisfied: "Then let's move the day after tomorrow!"

Grandma Cheng: "On the 18th, I'll bring your nephew and niece over to move together."

Cheng Xiuying: "Don't delay your work, there's not much food."

Grandma Cheng: "The farm work isn't busy right now, so it won't be delayed."

With that settled, Cheng Xiuying then said to Cheng Yongyi, "Don't do anything else lately, just study hard. When the factory starts recruiting, go take the exam. Whether you pass or not depends on your ability."

Of all his nephews and nieces, Cheng Yongyi is the most educated.

Actually, steel rolling mills do restrict applicants based on their household registration when hiring, but Cheng Yongyi had made meritorious contributions, and with Cheng Xiuying's help, it was possible for Cheng Yongyi to take the exam.

Cheng Yongyi was so excited she almost cried: "Thank you, Third Aunt."

Cheng Xiuying: "Study hard. If you don't know anything, I won't be able to help you."

Now that she's the deputy factory director, she'll definitely want to support her family. But we have to take it slow. She then said to Old Lady Cheng, "We have to take things slowly with the children's marriages. Especially Yongyi's marriage, you all shouldn't interfere."

Grandma Cheng was overjoyed. "Sanbao, it's truly a blessing that our Cheng family has a daughter like you."

Wang Shuhua brought out breakfast: stewed eggs with brown sugar, stir-fried cabbage and cured meat, and steamed buns made with a mixture of wheat and water.

Cheng Xiuying didn't stand on ceremony with her family and took the chopsticks to eat. After finishing her meal and putting down her chopsticks, she said with a serious expression, "Let me make this clear: if anyone takes advantage of my position to do evil, I will deal with them without hesitation."

The old lady spoke first: "Sanbao, don't worry, I'll be keeping an eye on things."

Old Mrs. Cheng said, "If anyone dares to mess around outside because of Sanbao's status, I'll break their legs!"

The Cheng family members are not foolish when it comes to important matters, but Cheng Xiuying will definitely issue warnings where necessary. She won't let anyone who dares to damage her reputation get away with it. If they want their lives to get better, they should take things one step at a time, steadily and practically.

Cheng Xiuying had to go to work. After finishing her business, she took the noodles, eggs, and vegetables that Wang Shuhua had prepared and rode her bicycle away from Hongcheng Brigade.

The journey was uneventful, without any extraordinary encounters.

You need to have your baby with you to have a chance to encounter good things.