Chapter 535 Come with Me to the Capital
Therefore, 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 did some research and found out that you are the youngest among this group of award winners and the only female comrade. When you go to the capital, you will represent the military wives of our compound, our Southwest Military Region, and the vast 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 bring shame to 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... Sister 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 give Miss Chu the award? Will it be someone very powerful?"
"Maybe we 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 and borrow a TV to watch it, okay?"
"Why do I feel like I'm dreaming? Even though I'm not going to the capital, I'm just so happy! So happy!"
"Where's the 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 house."
"If it were me, I wouldn't just hang it on the wall. I'd hang it around my neck wherever I go, so everyone knows 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, take out melon seeds, peanuts and snacks, and let the sisters-in-law eat and chat, entertaining them as usual.
In Song Hongmei's eyes, all these reactions became Chu Yue's indifference to fame and fortune. This kind of mentality is what people who can accomplish great things need.
Song Hongmei pulled Chu Yue aside and the two talked in low voices.
"Chu Yue, if you have any inconveniences at home or at work, please feel free to ask and I will help you negotiate. Your round-trip travel expenses and subsidies will be covered 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 quickly added, "I will personally cover the child's expenses so as not to cause any more trouble for the organization."
"It's not a matter of expense. I was inconsiderate in this regard." 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 narrowly escaped death this time. He predicted the flood crisis in advance and led several villages to evacuate, saving so many lives and protecting the people's property. He's been awarded a Third Class Merit." Song Hongmei specifically reminded him, "This matter hasn't been made public yet, so just keep it to yourself."
Chu Yue nodded, her expression even happier than at the beginning.
Song Hongmei continued, "I was so focused on you and Captain Lu that I forgot about your child. Take him with you. Let him visit the capital too. I'll make it clear 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've done a great job. I'm really happy to have such a comrade in our compound."
“I’m also happy to be with everyone.”
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 fragrance 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 events properly. In addition, Chu Yue was about to go to the capital, so it was a celebration and a farewell, so they must treat Chu Yue to a meal.
So many people were arguing over whether to go to someone's house for dinner or to the state-owned restaurant in the city.
Chen Fengying slammed the table and said, "Whatever you say doesn't count. This is a celebration for Miss Chu. Let Miss Chu tell me where she wants to eat."
Wang Xiulan was unconvinced. "Chen Fengying, we all know that you have a good relationship with Chu Meizi. You must want to drag Chu Meizi to your house for dinner. But that won't work. I want to treat her to dinner too! 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 reach 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 homes and each cook a dish. When it's done, bring it over, and we'll have one table together. What do you say?"
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 biased.
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 New Year! Wait until you see my cooking skills!"
The sisters-in-law named the dishes one by one, from all over the world, and brought out the best of their family fortunes, eager to go home and cook.
Wang Chunling walked at the back. She placed the precious newspaper in Chu Yue's hand and said, "Sister Chu, keep it well and be careful."
"Okay." Chu Yue suggested, "Sister Chunling, bring Nuanyang over for dinner. I haven't seen her for a long time. She must have grown up."
"Nuan Yang is already nine months old and can sit and crawl. Wait until I have cooked, then I will bring her over."
After Wang Chunling left, Chu Yue and Lu Yuanbao were the only ones left in the room.
Lu Yuanbao stared at the newspaper and opened his eyes. "Mom, are you really going to the capital? The capital where I can see Tiananmen Square and lots of red flags?"
"Yes, it's the capital." Chu Yue squatted down and leaned close to Lu Yuanbao and whispered, "Yuanbao, Mommy will tell you a secret - you have to go to the capital with me."
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