So, Song Hongmei hurried in earlier not only because Chu Yue was in the newspaper, but also because Chu Yue was going to the capital to receive an award.
Song Hongmei looked at Chu Yue with satisfaction. "Sister Chu, I made some inquiries and found out that you are the youngest among the awardees and the only female comrades. When you go to the capital, you will represent the wives of the military officers in our compound, our Southwest Military Region, and the majority of female workers. You must perform well."
Chu Yue said seriously, "Sister Song, I know the seriousness of the matter. I will definitely behave well and will never embarrass our compound."
Listening to the conversation between Chu Yue and Song Hongmei, the sisters-in-law around them were still buzzing in their heads.
"The capital... which capital... Miss Chu is going to the capital to receive the award? Oh my God! That's the capital, the place I dream of going to!"
"Who do you think will present the award to Miss Chu? Will it be someone very powerful?"
"Maybe I can even be on TV! On the news broadcast! It's a pity that we don't have a TV in our compound. When that day comes, let's go to the city together and borrow a TV to watch it, right?"
"Why do I feel like I'm dreaming? Even though I'm not going to the capital, I'm just happy! So happy!"
"Where's that newspaper? Let me see it again... let me take a look..."
"Hold it carefully and don't wrinkle it. The photo in the newspaper is really beautiful. Sister Chu, I will give you a photo frame later. You must frame it and hang it on the wall so that people can see it as soon as they enter the room."
"If it were me, I would not only hang it on the wall, I would even hang it around my neck when I go out, so that everyone would know that I, Chen Fengying, am in the newspaper!"
The sisters-in-law still gathered around the newspaper and asked Wang Chunling to read it again from beginning to end, without missing a single word.
They were even more excited than Chu Yue, the person involved.
Chu Yue was the calmest one, with a smile on her face and happiness in her eyes, but that was all.
She also did not forget to pour tea, and took out melon seeds, peanuts, and snacks, so that the sisters-in-law could eat and chat, entertaining them as usual.
In Song Hongmei's eyes, all these reactions showed that Chu Yue was indifferent to fame or disgrace. This kind of mentality is what people who can accomplish great things need.
Song Hongmei pulled Chu Yue aside and the two talked in a low voice.
"Chu Yue, if you have any inconveniences at home or at work, just let me know and I will help you negotiate. Your round-trip travel expenses and subsidies will be paid by the organization, so you don't have to worry."
Chu Yue asked, "Sister Song, can I take my child with me when I go to the capital this time?"
Song Hongmei was surprised by Chu Yue's question and frowned slightly.
Chu Yue immediately added, "I will personally bear the expenses for the child and not cause any trouble to the organization."
"It's not a matter of expense. I didn't think this through." Song Hongmei lowered her voice again and whispered in Chu Yue's ear, "Captain Lu will also go to the capital."
"He also...?"
"Well, Captain Lu escaped death this time. He predicted the flood crisis in advance and led several villages to evacuate. He saved so many lives and protected the property safety of the people. The above means that he is awarded a third-class individual merit." Song Hongmei specifically reminded, "This matter has not been made public yet, just know it."
Chu Yue nodded, and the expression on her face was happier than at the beginning.
Song Hongmei continued, "I was only thinking about you and Captain Lu, and I forgot about your child. Take him with you, and let him visit the capital. I'll write it clearly in the letter of introduction."
Chu Yue thanked him, "Thank you, Sister Song!"
Song Hongmei then gave a few more instructions, such as that after arriving in the capital, they must cooperate with the work of the comrades in the capital, and always remember that they are not just representing themselves, and they must perform well.
She finally said, "Ayue, you have done a great job. I am really happy that we have such a comrade in our compound."
“I’m also very happy to be able to spend time with you all.”
As Chu Yue spoke, she turned to look at the person beside her who was shouting excitedly and was genuinely happy for her.
The fresh scent of pomelo leaves can be smelled in the air. Everything is just as Chen Fengying said, good times are coming after bad times.
Good fortune is waiting for Chu Yue.
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At noon that day, the excited sisters-in-law decided that they must celebrate so many happy things properly. Plus, Chu Yue was going to the capital soon, so it was a celebration and a farewell, so they must treat Chu Yue to a meal.
So many people were discussing whether to go to someone's house for dinner or to go to the state-owned restaurant in the city, and they kept arguing.
Chen Fengying slammed the table and said, "No matter what you say, it doesn't matter. We are celebrating for Miss Chu. Let Miss Chu tell us where she wants to eat."
Wang Xiulan was not convinced. "Chen Fengying, we all know that you have a good relationship with Chu Meizi. You must want to take Chu Meizi to your house for dinner. This is not possible. I also want to invite her to dinner! Come to my house!"
"If Wang Xiulan can do it, so can we. This is a good thing for our compound, and we can't let your family be blamed."
Everyone was arguing and couldn't come to a conclusion, so they let Chu Yue make her own choice.
Chu Yue actually thought of a solution.
She said, "Let's celebrate with a meal at my house. Sisters-in-law, don't get excited yet, just listen to me - my family will provide white rice, and you sisters-in-law will go back to your own homes and each of you will cook a dish. When it's done, bring it over, and then we'll have a table together. What do you think?"
When Chen Fengying and others heard this, they thought it was a good idea. This way, everyone could celebrate together, everyone would contribute, and no one would be partial to anyone.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Chen Fengying rolled up her sleeves and said, "I'm going to make the pig-killing dinner that people in our village only eat during the Chinese New Year! Wait and see my cooking skills!"
The sisters-in-law named the dishes one by one, covering all the regions in the world. They brought out the best of their family’s food and were eager to go home to cook.
Wang Chunling walked at the back. She put the precious newspaper in Chu Yue's hand and said, "Sister Chu, keep it and be careful."
"Okay." Chu Yue suggested, "Sister Chunling, bring Nuandong over for dinner. I haven't seen her for a long time. She must have grown up."
"Nuandong has been here for nine months. She can sit and crawl now. I'll bring her here after I've cooked."
After Wang Chunling left, Chu Yue and Lu Yuanbao were the only ones left in the room.
Lu Yuanbao looked at the newspaper and opened his eyes. "Mom, are you really going to the capital? The capital where you can see Tiananmen Square and lots of red flags?"
"Yes, it's the capital." Chu Yue squatted down, leaned close to Lu Yuanbao and whispered, "Yuanbao, Mom will tell you a secret - you have to go to the capital with me."
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