Chapter 421 Newspaper Report
When he got to the newsstand, Ning Qingyuan ran over excitedly and looked through the newspapers. He found what he wanted, took out three newspapers, paid for them, and happily ran back to the crowd. He took out the provincial newspaper and pointed at it, saying:
"Little sister, Ye Chu, look, there are reports about us here, from the provincial newspaper, the city newspaper, and the county newspaper. I want to keep it as a treasure, because we have also been in the newspapers."
"Let me see."
Ning Xiyue opened the local newspaper in the county and saw the report about her, her second brother and Ye Chu's college entrance examination results, which was the front-page headline.
Looking down, you can see individual photos of each of them with Mayor Huang, and finally a group photo of the four of them.
However, when Ning Xiyue saw the photo of her second brother, she couldn't help but laugh like a goose.
No wonder no one recognized the second brother, it turns out the root of the problem was here, she felt sorry for the second brother, haha!
The other people nearby were influenced by Ning Xiyue's laughter and came over curiously to take a look. When they saw the photo above, they also laughed.
"What are you laughing at?"
Ning Qingyuan took his eyes away from the newspaper in his hand and looked at the group of people who couldn't stop laughing with confusion.
"Brother, look at it yourself. I have to tell you first, don't hit me after you see it!"
Ning Xiyue handed the newspaper in her hand to her second brother, and took the two newspapers in his hand. She smiled guiltily and walked away to read them silently, fearing that her second brother would get angry and beat her.
The reports in the provincial and municipal newspapers in her hands were much more serious, very solemn reports, and the articles were all of a certain level. There were no photos on them, only names. No wonder her second brother didn't notice anything when he read these two newspapers.
The next second, Ning Qingyuan's scream of annoyance and regret was heard in the air.
"Ah, why is it this one? My face, oh, I am enjoying myself, sister, next time I will never put medicine residue on my face."
"No, you have to cut me out of this newspaper when you get back."
"Haha, brother, blame me, blame me."
Although Ning Xiyue begged for mercy, she smiled a lot. While her second brother was reading the newspaper and muttering, she followed Chen Yechu to the newsstand and bought another newspaper.
It would be a shame to cut it up. Such a commemorative newspaper should of course be kept and carefully preserved. I will show it to my parents when I get home, and then keep it for my second brother and his wife, and show it to my nephews and nieces when I am old.
Ning Xiyue was thinking about talking to Mayor Huang before leaving, to see if she could print a copy of the photo and send it to them. It would be best to have a photo as a souvenir.
It’s fun to think about it.
Ning Xiyue quickly put the newspaper away and didn't let her second brother know about it for the time being.
As they walked back, Ning Qingyuan was still frowning and muttering, "Why would they use this photo? Didn't they take a clean photo later? Why?"
Ning Xiyue knew why.
Of course, this gimmick is better.
The pixels of cameras in this era were not high, so the photos were very blurry, and they were black and white. When they were put in the newspaper, you couldn't tell that there was something smeared on the face. The black color blended in perfectly with the face.
At first glance, they look like hard-working educated youth who went to the countryside and received thorough re-education from poor and lower-middle peasants, so it is easier to write propaganda articles.
She waved to her second brother again and called out.
"Brother, don't worry about why. Let's go. The reporter must have his reasons for choosing this photo. You will understand if you read the newspapers side by side. Besides, it's pretty good. It makes you look so special."
This remark immediately caused another burst of laughter.
"Comrades, stop laughing. Be serious. Let's go."
Ning Qingyuan pretended to be serious and stern to his friends. He no longer paid attention to the newspaper in his hand, put away the newspaper, and pulled his teammates to keep up with the pace and walked towards the supply and marketing cooperative area.
After finding Zhao Jianshe and Wu Guifang who were buying things at the supply and marketing cooperative, Ning Xiyue and her brother and sister left the team and went to find Li Quan, the director of the supply and marketing cooperative.
When Ning Xiyue went to discuss something, Ning Qingyuan was there to help her hold the stage.
After meeting Li Quan, she went straight to the topic of today, which was about renting out the small courtyard in the town.
"Brother Li, I feel relieved to leave the house to you. I'll ask you to help look after the house from now on. The monthly rent remains the same, and you just need to remit the money every three months."
Li Quan had told her before that he still wanted to rent her house, and from what he said, it was for storing some things.
Ning Xiyue immediately understood Li Quan's idea. Li Quan and the black market boss have an old relationship. This large place is indeed convenient for stockpiling goods and can also be used for living.
After comprehensive consideration, Ning Xiyue thought it was most appropriate to rent it to him.
I know the person's character and we are familiar with each other. He took good care of the house when I rented it before. The relationships in this town are not simple, and he may be a real estate tycoon in the future. This is much better than renting to an unfamiliar stranger. At least I don't have to worry about the house being messed up or changing hands.
Hence, today’s meeting took place.
"Sister Xiyue, Brother Qingyuan, don't worry, I will take good care of the house."
Li Quan put away the key, took out a stack of money from his bag and handed it to Ning Xiyue: "This is one year's rent. I'll give it to you in advance. You count it first."
"OK."
Ning Xiyue took the money and both parties counted it face to face. After confirming that it was exactly 72 yuan, she took out a pen and notebook, wrote a receipt, and took out the key and handed it over.
"Brother Li, here are the keys, take them."
After Li Quan put away the things, he took out two cashmere hats from behind the table and stuffed them into the hands of the two siblings.
"Sister, brother, this is a gift for you two to get into college. Congratulations on getting into college. It's made of pure wool, made by your sister-in-law herself. It's warm to wear. Take it, try it on."
"Well, thank you Brother Li and Sister-in-law for your kindness."
The two siblings took the hat and tried it on, and found that the size fit them perfectly.
"How is it?" Li Quan asked impatiently.
Ning Xiyue put away the hat and said, "It's very soft and comfortable."
"It's very warm. Thank you, Brother Li, for your concern. Please also thank my sister-in-law for me." Ning Qingyuan took off his hat and expressed his gratitude.
"As long as you like it." The person receiving the gift was happy, and Li Quan, as the gift giver, was also happy.
After sitting together and chatting for a few words, Ning Xiyue and Ning Qingyuan said goodbye to Li Quan.
Li Quan nodded and stood up to see the guest off.
"Okay, I know you guys are busy these days, so I won't keep you any longer. Go ahead, next time you come back here, you must come find me, Brother Li, and I'll welcome you."
"That's great. I will definitely look for Brother Li next time." Ning Xiyue agreed happily with a smile on her face.
Ning Qingyuan waved as he reached the door: "Brother Li, please stay. See you next time."
Li Quan stopped and waved his hand as well: "Okay, walk slowly."
Now that the house issue was settled, there was nothing much to worry about for the two siblings. They bought some things at the supply and marketing cooperative and visited Aunt Lin and Mayor Huang while they still had some time.
What Ning Xiyue didn't expect was that Mayor Huang gave her a few photos. When she took a look, it happened to be the group photo from the past. Mayor Huang had always been thinking about them in his heart. It was very heartwarming.
Ning Xiyue snatched the unique photo from her second brother. No matter how much he tried to persuade her, she refused to give it to him. Finally, she had no choice but to give up and said, "Little sister, don't let big brother see it."
"Hmm." Ning Xiyue hummed casually without giving a direct answer. Since the second brother said so, she must show it to the eldest brother.
The naive Ning Qingyuan just thought that his sister agreed, and he felt relieved.
Ning Xiyue smiled secretly in her heart and put the photo away silently. The whole family must see this photo, no one can be left out, so that people can see how much effort the second brother put in to become the second place in the college entrance examination.
After leaving Mayor Huang's house, Ning Qingyuan went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some snacks for the train, while Ning Xiyue went to the meeting courtyard to discuss something with Comrade Li Feng.
After learning that she was going to Beijing, Comrade Ji was her only contact person there.
After discussing things here, Ning Xiyue's affairs in the town were completely understood.
After going out, we would find the large group of educated youth and join them, buy some good things and go back to the team happily together.
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