After tidying up Guo Zhixia, Old Lady Wu asked, "Do you know someone here surnamed Gu? His name is Gu Zhengjun."

"Gu Zhengjun?" Guo Zhixia chewed on a pastry, trying hard to recall.

Her characterization was different from that of Director Jia; since arriving here, she hadn't seen any other people who had been sent down for reform.

"Wait a minute, I'll go ask for you."

Grandma Wu grabbed her arm and said, "Alright, finish eating first. If you eat in this cold wind, your stomach will hurt tonight."

“I have a former educated youth here who knows her parents are here. I just happened to ask if you were here, otherwise, it would have been very difficult for me to find you.”

"Oh, but those people have different political affiliations than us. Are you sure you want to go see them? What if it gets you involved?"

Grandma Wu patted her on the shoulder. "It's alright. I know where they are. I'll sneak over, deliver the things, tell them about Gu Qing's situation, and then I'll leave."

Guo Zhixia was finally relieved.

Before the two could finish speaking, they saw Jia Hua following behind Director Jia, and the two returned together.

"Sister-in-law, quickly boil some water, I'm freezing to death."

From a great distance, they could hear Jia Hua's domineering voice, and Old Lady Wu's eyebrows furrowed involuntarily.

Whether it was because what Old Lady Wu said earlier had an effect or not, Guo Zhixia snorted coldly, "This is not a place for you, is it? If someone sees you, your brother will suffer a lot."

Jia Hua, who had been following, paused. "Brother, look what your sister-in-law is saying!"

"Alright, everyone, say less."

Upon approaching, the two women saw Old Mrs. Wu and were both taken aback. "Wu Mingxia? What are you doing here?"

After the initial surprise came immense joy. Ignoring the blinding white snow on the ground, Jia Hua rushed over to Old Lady Wu in a few strides. "Did you bring something to see us? Where is it?"

Seeing that Old Mrs. Wu didn't move, he said in a somewhat urgent tone, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and take it out!"

Guo Zhixia could no longer bear it. Ignoring the presence of Factory Director Jia, she reached out and shoved Jia Hua, who was standing in front of Old Lady Wu, away.

"Are you crazy?! You come up here and ask for things right away?"

Do you even know how to write the word "shame"?

Jia Hua was suddenly pushed and fell to the ground. She reached out and tugged at Director Jia's trouser leg, "Brother! Aren't you going to take care of your wife?"

Factory Director Jia didn't say anything, but reached out to help her up. "Alright, hurry back. If you're late and Qiao Jianguo hits you again, I won't be responsible."

Jia Hua glanced at Guo Zhixia, who had a cold face, and then at the impatient Factory Director Jia. "You've forgotten your sister now that you have a wife. You're really something!"

Grandma Wu's lips twitched as she heard this. Is that how it's said?

"alright!"

Whether it was because Old Lady Wu was present or not, Director Jia's expression towards Jia Hua was unusually cold, and Guo Zhixia sneered when she saw this.

Jia Hua stared at Factory Director Jia in disbelief. "Fine! You choose her, right? I'm leaving!"

When Grandma Wu saw this, she felt that Jia Hua seemed to have some mental issues.

She will be staying in Tiedingzi Village for the next few days. Gu Zhengjun and his wife have no trouble finding her. However, judging from the villagers' behavior, the people here don't seem to care much about the "monsters and demons" who have been sent down for reform.

This is not easy to deal with.

I found a farmhouse to rent, and it just so happened to be Wang Dani'er's house.

"Oh my, what a coincidence! I'm so glad you came. How are you? Do you look energetic?"

Before Old Lady Wu could speak, she continued, "But then again, what good life can someone who's been sent down to the countryside have?"

"Just get through each day as it comes."

When Grandma Wu heard this, she looked up and glanced at Wang Dani.

Are you looking for other people?

"What?"

Wang Dani'er said, "Go find Gu Zhengjun. In this village, just say so if you want to find him. We don't like that kind of pretense. Just say what you want."

Grandma Wu's heart skipped a beat, but she readily agreed, "You really can't hide anything from me, Ni'er. I was just asked to bring some things to see them."

"Who?"

There are some things that still need to be clarified.

Grandma Wu nodded in understanding, "It's their daughter. She was sent to the countryside during the Cultural Revolution. Knowing that I was coming to visit, she asked me to bring her some things."

As he spoke, he took out a letter of introduction for Shanyao Village from his bundle.

Wang Dani took it but didn't look at it. Instead, she led her to find the village secretary.

With the help of fellow villagers, Wu's matter was handled exceptionally smoothly.

"Alright, come with me, I'll take you to find Mr. and Mrs. Gu Zhengjun."

The people sent down for reform were also divided into two groups. One group was strictly guarded, with someone watching their every move.

The other group was Guo Zhixia and her husband, who had relatively free movement and were not guarded. They only needed to complete their assigned tasks on time.

"There it is."

Following the direction of her finger, a middle-aged couple with refined manners were digging the ground with hoes, their hands and feet trembling.

The hoe struck the frozen, hard earth, making a popping sound.

Isn't this pure torture?

He complained inwardly, but didn't show it on his face.

Wang Dani called out, and Gu Zhengjun and Juying beside him looked up at Old Lady Wu, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes.

They don't recognize this person.

Wang Dani led the two to a warmer room. "You two can have a quick chat, don't take too long."

Grandma Wu smiled and nodded, "I understand, I understand."

After she left, under the questioning gazes of the two, Old Mrs. Wu took an envelope from her handbag.

"Gu Qing asked me to come and see you. This is the letter she wrote to you."

Upon suddenly hearing their daughter's name, both women were overjoyed and hurriedly took the letter from Grandma Wu's hand, exclaiming, "Xiao Qing, it's Xiao Qing!"

The two wiped their eyes as they carefully read the contents of the letter.

"We're relieved that she's doing well."

While the two were reading the letter, Old Mrs. Wu brought in a large package from outside, saying, "This is also something Gu Qing brought for you."

The two looked up and exclaimed, "What, what is this child bringing us? He's all alone out there."

"It's alright, that child is very well-behaved and takes good care of himself."

Mr. and Mrs. Gu nodded in relief and bowed deeply to Old Mrs. Wu. "We are truly grateful for your help. Please continue to look after my daughter. We will never forget your kindness in the next life."

Grandma Wu was startled and quickly helped the person up, saying, "What are you doing? Get up quickly."

"That child helped me a lot too."

Gu Zhengjun and his wife glanced at the package on the ground, a hint of relief flashing in their eyes.

Grandma Wu stayed in the village for the time being, partly to spend more time interacting with Wang Dani and the village secretary, so that she could take care of Guo Zhixia and Gu Zhengjun after they left.

Before Old Lady Wu could even take any action, the village suddenly erupted in chaos, with everyone rushing to Wang Dani'er's house to see Old Lady Wu.

"Hey, wait a minute, what are you doing?"