In the blink of an eye, it was a week later.

That morning, just as the sky was getting light, Chen Wu drove the jeep, which was a bit conspicuous for ordinary people, and parked Lin Jianxue in front of the door of the street office.

The person in charge of reception was an elderly lady wearing reading glasses and with her hair combed meticulously. She pushed her glasses, looked up at the mother and daughter in front of her who had outstanding temperaments, and her gaze lingered for a moment on Lin Jianxue's overly fair and delicate face.

"Zhi, you are here to do..."

"We are here to register our children to go to the countryside." Chen Wu said in a gentle voice, handing over the relevant household registration booklet and letter of introduction.

The old lady took the documents, lowered her head and carefully checked them. As she registered them, she asked in a routine manner, "Little Xiaozhi's name is Lin Jianxue? Have you decided where to jump the queue?"

Lin Jianxue took a step forward and answered in a clear voice, "Auntie, I want to go to Hulan County, Heilongjiang Province."

The old lady paused while registering, then raised her head again, looking at Lin Jianxue in surprise, as if to confirm that she had heard correctly: "Heilongjiang Province? That place is very hard, with ice and snow everywhere, and even a young girl..."

Chen Wu gently shook his daughter's hand and smiled at the aunt. "It's the child's own decision. She wants to go to a difficult place to train."

The aunt didn't say anything more, just wrote down the words "Hulan County, Heilongjiang Province" in the "Countryside Location" column on the form. The formalities were completed, and the departure date was set - April 3rd.

After counting on my fingers, I found that there was only more than half a month left before departure.

Coming out of the street office, Chen Wu looked at her daughter Jing Jing beside her, who even had a hint of anticipation on her face, and felt a mixture of emotions. Her precious daughter, really... made her speechless.

In the following days, the Lin family became extremely busy.

When they say they are busy, it is actually mainly Chen Wu and Lin Yuefeng who are busy.

Lin Jianxue herself seemed to be fine. She ate and drank as usual, occasionally read a book, and spent most of her time at home, keeping herself plump and healthy. She looked much healthier than the day she just came out of the Public Security Bureau.

Lin Yuefeng looked at his daughter's cheerful and plump appearance, feeling both angry and amused. He often muttered to Chen Wu in private: "Look at this girl! She has no idea of sorrow! What kind of place is that Heilongjiang Province? It's freezing cold, and it's winter most of the time! She's so delicate and tender, I'm afraid she'll be crying and telegraphing to us in less than half a month after going to the countryside, asking me to get her back!"

Having said that, his actions were unambiguous.

The next day, Lin Yuefeng stuffed his savings passbook to Chen Wu and said, "Here! Don't do anything else these days. Just take Xiaoxue to the department store. Buy everything you need, including food, clothing, and daily necessities. Don't leave anything out! Buy more! Buy more! If you don't have enough money, I'll find a way!"

Chen Wu took the passbook and looked at the worry in her husband's eyes, which she could not hide. Her heart felt sour and soft.

So, during this period, Lin Jianxue lived a leisurely life with food and clothes provided for her, and her grandma would occasionally go out with her mother to "sweep" department stores.

Seeing their daughter, after going through the Jiang family's mess, not lose heart, but calmly prepare to go to the countryside, even selecting items to take with interest, Lin Yuefeng and Shen Wu finally felt a little relieved. As long as their daughter was in good spirits, that was more important than anything else.

That day, Lin Yuefeng was picked up by the factory car early in the morning. It was said that he was going to attend an important meeting in Dong City.

Only mother and daughter and little tiger were left at home. Little tiger was well fed and well drunk, sleeping soundly in his cradle.

Chen Wu glanced at the sky outside and said to Lin Jianxue, who was reading a newspaper in the living room, "Come on, Xiaoxue, Mom will drive you to the department store again and buy you some clothes for the beginning of spring. Although it's not cold in Heilongjiang Province, there are always times when it's not so cold, so you have to be prepared."

Lin Jianxue put down the newspaper, her eyes sparkling: "Ah! Mom, let's go!"

Chen Wu was driving the jeep assigned to Lin Yuefeng by the factory. At this age, it was definitely a symbol of identity and status.

I went to the largest department store in the city center. It was crowded with people. The sales clerks were wearing uniform blue work clothes. Their attitudes were not very enthusiastic, but they were still acceptable.

Chen Wu took Lin Jianxue and rushed to the clothing area.

The clothes of this generation are simple in style and mostly in blue, gray, black or military green.