Da Tou's information came quickly; after all, he had connections in Haicheng, and he soon investigated everything about Qiao Mingming.
The letter told Lin Yu that not long after Qiao Mingming returned to the Qiao family, something happened to the Song family, the family of her biological mother, Song Zhenyun.
Qiao Dehan quickly divorced Song Zhenyun and remarried soon after.
Qiao Mingming's second wife also brought a son with her, who is about the same age as her.
Some neighbors said the child looked somewhat like Qiao Feng, but because Qiao Dehan was the factory director, no one dared to spread the word.
Qiao Mingming's life in the Qiao family was probably quite awkward, so she quickly married a high-ranking official's son.
The high-ranking official's family had frequent dealings with Qiao Dehan, so Qiao Mingming had found a suitable match.
In the letter, Da Tou also mentioned that Qiao Mingming's mother-in-law spoke ill of her daughter-in-law to others.
They thought she was from the countryside and lacked sophistication.
They even complained that she didn't have a job and just stayed home eating and drinking for free.
As for her husband, he is a promising young man outside, but what he is like at home is something outsiders can't find out.
Lin Yu put the letter away, shook her head, and was surprised at how quickly things had changed.
Lin Yu had no feelings for either Song Zhenyun or Qiao Dehan.
Perhaps I had longed for it when I was a child, but I gradually came to understand that parents' love and care cannot be begged for.
Later, she didn't need it anymore.
Lin Yu was not surprised to hear about the two of them.
The Song family itself wasn't exactly clean. If it weren't for Grandpa Qiao helping them out of consideration for their past acquaintance, they would have been ruined long ago.
If they had been able to maintain their integrity, they could have lived a peaceful life.
But now it seems they really courted disaster.
With the Song family gone and the Qiao family's grandparents having passed away, how could someone like Qiao Dehan possibly keep Song Zhenyun around?
He probably wanted to bring his mistress and son home a long time ago.
Qiao Mingming only went back to acknowledge her family because of her status as the factory director's daughter, so naturally she wouldn't leave the Qiao family.
But with a stepmother and a brother of similar age, her existence must have been quite awkward.
That's probably why she got married so quickly.
Lin Yu shook her head. Qiao Feng should have known about these things a long time ago, but he hadn't said a word about it.
This person is really good at keeping quiet.
However, she appreciated it in her heart; Qiao Feng didn't want to tell her these things because he didn't want to disturb her life.
Even if Lin Yu finds out now, it won't affect her at all.
Those people and events are long gone from her.
She now has her own career and family, and only wants to focus her energy on developing the food factory.
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Shortly after the food factory's new plant was completed, notices were sent to various communes.
This time, there were significantly more people willing to travel long distances to come for interviews.
Zhang Bing arranged for the team's young talents to receive the visitors and take them on a tour of the factory and dormitories.
They then divided people into groups for registration and interviews.
Gu Jianjun volunteered to lead the Xishan Brigade on a tour of the food factory.
Captain Gu regretted his decision: "If I had known this place was so good, I should have brought you all here to see it."
He has broken off relations with the captain who deliberately misled him, and the two brigades were deliberately not arranged to visit together today.
Gu Jianjun knew his inner conflict; he had always regretted delaying the commune members.
The captain is not young, but he is still working hard for them. Gu Jianjun comforted him: "It's okay if you come a year later. If you come a year earlier, you won't need too many people."
There weren't many spots available for Gu Jianjun's batch because the dormitories hadn't been built yet, and they were worried that outsiders wouldn't have a place to stay.
This batch of recruitment involves a larger number of people.
Gu Jianjun said, "This time there are dormitories available, and the workshops are new too. You should all try your best to get them."
Those who came looked at the environment and said, "We will definitely work hard."
Just look at Gu Jianjun; in just six months, he has undergone a tremendous change.
His complexion has improved a lot, he looks a bit plumper, and his demeanor has undergone a complete transformation.
He wasn't always this confident and cheerful.
Then look at his wife and daughter; they've both gained a lot of weight.
His daughter used to be so thin and introverted, but now she's grown taller and heavier, and her personality has become more lively.
The workers at the food factory live with them day and night, so they don't see much change.
Those in Xishan Brigade who have watched their family get to where they are today are all happy for them.
At the same time, they also longed for a job in a food factory.
If they had jobs and could earn money, they would also want to raise their children to be healthy and chubby.
Gu Jianjun didn't know what the job interview would entail, so he could only wait outside with the team leader.
"Captain, let's go sit over there."
Captain Gu followed Gu Jianjun to the adjacent courtyard.
As soon as he entered, Wang Lifen greeted him: "The brigade leader is here, please have a seat."
Captain Gu smiled and nodded at her, asking, "What is Jianjun's wife doing here?"
Wang Lifen said with a smile, "I work here."
Captain Gu looked at Gu Jianjun in surprise: "Is this true?"
Gu Jianjun nodded and told him the reason: "Actually, you all say that my wife is well-cared for, but that's her own achievement."
Wang Lifen's take-home pay is higher than Gu Jianjun's, and she can still take care of her child on her own.
Gu Jianjun felt that he was no better than his wife.
Gu Jianjun didn't tell anyone that Wang Lifen had a job, for fear that others would feel resentful.
Therefore, everyone, including Captain Gu, thought that Wang Lifen was just here to take care of her husband and children.
Unexpectedly, Wang Lifen is a capable person, and she was able to find a job here.
What surprised the brigade leader even more was that the Lotus Brigade was so wealthy that it could even build a nursing home.
Which brigade doesn't have a few elderly people living alone? Those who are better off send them more food and drink.
Those who are poor have no choice but to take care of themselves; they have no energy left to help the elderly.
The elderly people in Lianhua Brigade are so happy.
Ordinary elderly people can't afford to live in such a nice house, but these people not only have a place to live, but also don't have to spend money on food and drink.
They can even hire a young wife to take care of them.
Captain Gu chatted with several elderly people and discovered that they were very different from other elderly people living alone.
Perhaps because they are in good spirits and good health, these elderly people are full of positive energy and vitality.
He had a smile on his face and spoke with a strong voice.
When the children get out of school, they come to the yard in groups to play.
Gu Jianjun's child, Gu Qiu, was among them.
No wonder that child is so lively now; he has so many playmates here.
The elderly people were quite well-off, and when they saw the children, they would give them candy.
Even Captain Gu received a piece of milk candy.
He looks old, but he's actually old enough to be the son of these old people.
Here, Captain Gu experienced what it's like to be a child.
When the members of Xishan Brigade finished their interviews and it was time for Brigade Leader Gu to lead the team back, they were still a little reluctant to leave.
It's so nice to live here.
PS: Time to prepare for the transition period.
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