Chapter 6 Can you write me a letter of guarantee?
Hongqi Commune, Educated Youth Office.
Xue Mingliang entered the office carrying his briefcase, but before he even had time to sit down on the stool, he was told that someone was waiting for him at the door.
As soon as he saw the person, Xue Mingliang's eyes widened. He stood up in a hurry and almost knocked over the hot tea he had just brewed.
"Qingye, when did you come back?!" Xue Mingliang hugged the man and patted him several times, "Tsk, you are getting stronger and stronger!"
Seeing his old classmate Gu Qingye, his face also smiled a little more: "I just got back yesterday, just in time for my family visit leave."
Xue Mingliang and Gu Qingye participated in the military conscription in the same batch that year, but Xue Mingliang failed the physical examination. He was extremely envious every time he saw Gu Qingye.
Xue Mingliang moved a stool and closed the door.
"Just tell me what you need, and I'll definitely help you get it done if I can!"
He knew that Gu Qingye was a busy man and must have come here for something important. They had known each other for more than ten years, so there was no need for false courtesy.
"Do you have any information about the latest batch of educated youth?"
Xue Mingliang was stunned: "Information about educated youth?"
Without waiting for Gu Qingye to speak, he leaned over, covered his mouth and lowered his voice: "Is there something wrong with someone?"
What could possibly require Gu Qingye to come personally? Xue Mingliang was frightened by his own guess.
Gu Qingye laughed: "It's not what you think."
Xue Mingliang looked at it for a long time, but couldn't see anything.
"If it's really a big deal, just give me a hint without violating the principle. I'm a timid person and can't stand being scared."
Gu Qingye said helplessly: "It's nothing, I just want to know."
Xue Mingliang nodded in understanding: "I understand the confidentiality agreement! Wait, I'll get it for you. Oh, by the way, do you want me to find an empty room for you?"
Half an hour later, Gu Qingye closed the file and concentrated on thinking.
Her father is a professor who studied abroad, her mother is a doctor, and she has lived in Beijing since she was a child. She is a true spoiled girl, and everything she sees matches what he sees.
So Lu Youyou was indeed designed?
Outside the meeting room, Xue Mingliang was standing guard like a sentinel. When he saw Gu Qingye come out, he immediately moved closer, still covering his mouth and lowering his voice, as if he was saying something top-notch secret.
"Are you done? I was watching and no one passed by just now."
Gu Qingye wanted to laugh and patted him twice: "Well, thank you!"
"It's okay, we are serving the people!"
When Gu Qingye went downstairs, he met a middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit.
The man stopped when he saw him, looked at him for a few seconds, and then asked, "Is it Captain Gu?"
Gu Qingye did a quick search, but there was no such person in his memory.
He stretched out his right hand: "Hello, I'm Gu Qingye."
The middle-aged man introduced himself with a smile: "I am the propaganda officer of the commune. I saw the family portrait on the wall of your house when I went to Qiaoshan Village before. You are really young and promising. Seeing is believing!"
"Is Comrade Lu Youyou doing well in Qiaoshan Village? I have been busy recently and have not had time to visit her."
The familiar name made Gu Qingye's mind move slightly.
"Do you know Comrade Lu?"
"My family and hers are old acquaintances. She came to Hongqi Commune as an educated youth, so I naturally had to take care of her."
The middle-aged man added, "I feel relieved to leave it to your family. Your parents have always complained that they didn't have the chance to repay Mr. Lin's kindness. Oh, by the way, Mr. Lin is Comrade Lu's grandfather. He was a famous traditional Chinese medicine expert back then. It's a pity that he passed away so early."
So what Lu Youyou meant by "in the past" was that the Gu family had once received a great favor from her grandfather?
Gu Qingye pursed his lips, a burning sensation wrapped around his chest, rolling like molten lava.
He never knew that his parents and brother would repay his kindness with enmity.
After leaving Hongqi Commune, Gu Qingye went to the county hospital again.
He heard from his old classmate who worked in the county hospital that Gu Shuchen’s disease could not be cured in the county, but there might be a cure in a big city.
Is this the reason why his parents and brother drugged him?
No one thought that if something went wrong, his military career might end there.
Perhaps in the eyes of his parents, everything he had fought for with his life was not as important as Gu Shuchen.
As we got closer to Qiaoshan Village, the roof of the Youth Hostel was already vaguely visible. At this time...
"Brother Gu!"
Lu Youyou waved her hands vigorously, her feet were aching from standing. She heard from her fellow villagers that Gu Qingye had gone into the city early in the morning, and she was looking there just after dusk.
Gu Qingye didn't expect Lu Youyou would be waiting for him here.
The pair of clear and penetrating eyes opposite him made the Gu family seem even more ruthless and heartless, and it seemed that he himself had committed an indelible sin.
Lu Youyou's face showed six parts shyness, three parts fear, and one part boldness. Just when she was about to confess bravely, Gu Qingye spoke first.
His voice was solemn and powerful: "Comrade Lu Youyou, if your mind has not changed, I am willing to take responsibility."
Gu Qingye thought it through and decided to repay the Gu family's kindness. Lu Youyou was afraid of him, so she protected her. As long as she was willing, he would take her away.
As for the few doubts that could not be clarified for the time being, Gu Qingye believed that he had never been afraid in his life.
The surprise came out of nowhere, and Lu Youyou was so excited that she was speechless.
This was the most emotionless "proposal" she had ever heard, but it didn't matter, her life was saved!
Congratulations to this cannon fodder, there is hope for your life too!
"Then when are we going to get the marriage certificate?" Lu Youyou almost blurted out.
Gu Qingye couldn't help but curl his lips. He had never seen a girl like this before. She was more shy than the shy ones and more bold than the bold ones.
"You have to file a marriage report first, and then you can get the marriage certificate after it is approved."
"Well, I know. I was wondering how long it would take?"
Lu Youyou stabilized his character. The mission was not yet completed and he couldn't fail.
"In a week if possible."
It’s okay, just barely bearable.
"So we are a couple now?" Lu Youyou thought about it and still felt uneasy, "Brother Gu, wait for me."
The two pigtails flew back and forth like the wind, and then in front of Gu Qingye there appeared a pen, some letter paper, and a brand new red book.
Lu Youyou held the book in both hands, closed her eyes, and made up her mind: "Brother Gu, can you write me a letter of guarantee? I'll use this as a cushion."
You swore an oath to Chairman Mao, so you won't go back on your word, right?
Gu Qingye was stunned for a moment, and a faint smile appeared on his usually stern face.
He stood at attention and saluted Lu Youyou.
"Comrade Lu Youyou, please rest assured that I will never break my promise!"
In the end, Gu Qingye signed the guarantee word by word. Lu Youyou looked at him with a smile on her face, but her happiness didn't last long. There is always a "but" behind all good things.
"Comrade Lu Youyou, I will be returning to the army tomorrow."
What?!
Lu Youyou froze in her tracks while collecting the guarantee letter and swallowed hard, "Then, then...what should I do?"
"I'll write a report when I get back, and then send you a telegram after the report is out." Gu Qingye apologized, "But I may not be able to come and pick you up."
"It's okay, I understand, we're soldiers after all."
Lu Youyou had a smile on her face but was crying in her heart.
What else can I do? I can’t stop them from leaving!
(End of this chapter)
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