Su Yu doesn't plan to discuss her engagement with the other girls in her dorm.

Although she's now a student leader, she can't be too obvious about it, lest she stir up romantic feelings in the other girls in the dorm. That would be a serious offense.

So when she returned to school, she took off the ring and planned to find a red string to thread it onto and wear it around her neck.

However, her good mood was unstoppable.

Liu Min could tell she was in a good mood, and even asked her a few questions.

Su Yu smiled and said, "It's nothing, I was just thinking that it's almost New Year's Day and the school is going to put on some programs to celebrate in advance. After all, it's the beginning of the new year."

Li Ping perked up as soon as she heard there was work to be done. Without even bothering to pack her things, she asked, "What kind of work is there to do?"

"..." He's really become a workaholic.

Su Yu touched her forehead. "No rush, no rush, there's still time. We can discuss it slowly tomorrow."

Li Ping sat back down comfortably.

Seeing Li Ping like this, Xu Lili curled her lip, wanting to look down on her, but then she remembered her own lazy nature when she was Su Yu's secretary... she really couldn't compare. So she simply picked up her book and continued reading.

Seeing everyone busy with their own things, Su Yu found a red thread, twisted several thin strands into a thicker cotton thread, threaded the ring through it, and hung it around her neck.

...

Meanwhile, Secretary Song returned home overjoyed and immediately pulled out her savings, food coupons, and meat coupons, stuffing them all into her mother's hands. She declared triumphantly, "Mom, prepare whatever you need to prepare; it's all set for New Year's Day."

Song Ma said, "Weren't you busy? You've already made up your mind so quickly?"

Secretary Song said arrogantly, "When has it ever been a matter of just a word from me? This doesn't need to be discussed; as long as I'm happy, that's all that matters."

Song's father slammed his cane against his leg and yelled, "Get lost!"

Secretary Song quickly scurried into her room, peeking out half her head. "Mom, if that's not enough, come with me. Oh, and invite lots of people, let everyone know I'm engaged. Make it a big, lively affair."

Song Ma said disdainfully, "I know, I know, look at you making such a fuss. Even weddings aren't like this."

Secretary Song smiled and closed the door.

Can anyone compare to him? The person he found is so wonderful. Besides, at his age, it wasn't easy for him to find a partner and get engaged. Of course, it has to be a grand affair.

The second Song Ma started making arrangements.

After all, vegetables are hard to buy during the winter months; the supply from the supply and marketing cooperatives is insufficient, and even with ration coupons, you can't buy them. She also needs to pull strings to prepare, which takes time. She also needs to discuss who to invite.

In fact, ordinary families don't usually arrange marriages. These days, families are generally poor and can't even afford to eat, so no one wants to invite someone to dinner.

Since the Song family only has one son, and he's finally getting married at such an advanced age, it's only natural to have a celebration.

Even Mr. Song, a man known for his frugality, was very supportive this time. He even planned to invite a few friends he knew from the military region over for dinner.

The other families in the compound soon heard the news, but only a few were invited. Secretary Hao's family was naturally the first to be invited.

Secretary Hao has been living a retired life recently. Upon hearing the news, he said, "You can go. You were the one who made the connection in the first place, so I won't go."

Secretary Hao's wife was displeased when she heard this.

Since her husband retired, he rarely went out. Some of the people in the compound who used to be quite friendly towards her have become distant. It's a case of "out of sight, out of mind." It's rare that the Song family still remembers their kindness and invited them to a banquet with the matchmaker; if they didn't go, wouldn't they be offending them?

"Old Hao, I don't care. You have to go. And don't try to act all high and mighty in front of me. Before, it was to avoid suspicion, but what are you doing now? You can't help anyone now, and people are only asking you out of old friendship. And you're acting all high and mighty?"

Secretary Hao's face darkened as he said this, and he put down the newspaper. "I'm retired now, can't you let me relax for a bit?"

“It’s been so long, you’ve had enough of a break. Anyway, you have to go this time,” Secretary Hao’s wife said directly.

Secretary Hao: "..."

Right now, Secretary Hao was incredibly frustrated. He didn't want to interact with anyone and felt unhappy. Despite how smoothly he retired initially, he only realized how uncomfortable it was after retirement. The difference between then and now was enormous. Before, a single word from him could shake the entire Jiangdong City. Now, no one even listened to him. Every time he watched the young cadres in the compound go to work while he idly read the newspaper at home, he felt resentful. So, he was unhappy to see anyone.

Su Yu was unaware that the Song family had already gotten busy.

She wasn't idle at school either; she was busy not only with her studies but also with the New Year's Day program.

Although she no longer needs to manage student council affairs, she now works in the Youth League Committee and wants to get things moving and join in the fun.

Therefore, this New Year's Eve party was organized by the Youth League Committee and the Student Union.

Because Su Yu is the student council president, the Youth League Committee only needs to come up with the plan; the rest is done by the students.

Because of this, the teachers in the Youth League Committee discovered that the students in the student union were becoming increasingly capable, and the gap between them and ordinary students was quite significant. Even before leaving campus, they were already quite efficient, handling tasks methodically and showcasing their individual strengths. Moreover, they weren't taking up study time; they were essentially doing a little bit at a time, and within a week, they had already prepared a large portion of the work.

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