Chapter 43 I Liked It When I Was Eighteen
"Director Yang, I want to find a quiet room to interview Comrade Lu. Is that convenient for you?"
Lu Yihuan's attitude is quite professional, but it's so professional that it seems strange. Aren't these two mother and daughter?
Moreover, Yang Liu called out Lu Yihuan by name as soon as she saw him, which clearly did not mean to avoid suspicion in a workplace setting.
Lu Youyou looked at the two of them. The younger one had a firm gaze, while the older one had a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
Although she doesn't like to join in the fun, she can't help but watch the fun now that it's right in front of her.
Lu Youyou savored the expressions of the two people with interest, but the leader's wife is worthy of being the leader's wife.
"Why don't we just stay here? Comrade Lu Youyou is a military wife and a member of the Women's Federation. It should be okay for us to sit in on the class, right?"
Li Sanhua has always been eloquent, but this time she had no intention of speaking at all.
The secretary of the logistics department kept his mouth shut and pretended to be stupid. He was just a foil and if it wasn't his duty, he would have left now.
Lu Yihuan and Yang Liu looked at each other, and finally their silent persistence could not withstand the gentle resistance.
"Then let's stay here, Comrade Lu, what do you think?" Lu Yihuan turned to Lu Youyou.
"I can do anything."
Lu Youyou doesn't care.
Although the interview was very impromptu and was with a high-end military newspaper, she had already prepared the political and history textbooks in her mind, so she could not make mistakes no matter what questions she asked.
Yang Liu was originally worried, fearing that something unexpected might happen, but as she listened, her attention shifted to Lu Youyou.
With such high political literacy and such clear expression skills, if it weren't for his family background that deducted points, he would be impeccable.
Yang Liu smiled bitterly in her heart, daughter, are you willing to accept the reality now?
"Comrade Lu, how did you find out there was something wrong with the thief?"
"Were you scared at that time?"
"Why didn't you choose to ask others for help, but do it yourself?"
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Lu Youyou was doing two things at once: she spoke fluently while her mind was focusing on the reporter opposite her.
The daughter is still not as experienced as her mother. Lu Yihuan's expression reveals her heart. She is focused but conflicted, with an inexplicable brilliance flashing occasionally.
For a simple positive report, does a reporter need to have such complicated emotions towards the interviewee?
Lu Youyou had a feeling that this excitement might be related to her.
Half an hour later, there was only one question left on the interview outline.
"Comrade Lu, the military newspaper is doing a special series on military families. As a role model of courage and righteousness, do you have anything to say to the military families?"
Lu Youyou originally wanted to continue digging out a passage from the ideological and political textbook, but after thinking about it, she changed her answer.
"Acting for justice is worthy of respect, but it should be done within one's ability. Blind action may lead to greater danger or even endanger life."
Everyone turned their heads, but Lu Youyou, who was in the center of their attention, did not waver at all.
This was obviously different from the answer Lu Yihuan had expected, so she immediately asked, "Are you saying that we don't need to stand up bravely and face the evil forces?"
Lu Youyou had anticipated this question before she opened her mouth, and she looked at him calmly.
"Soldiers also have to undergo hard training before going to the battlefield. Ordinary people should use their wits rather than their strengths. Sometimes, doing what you can and not causing trouble for professionals is also a way of contributing."
She smiled and added, "There are many ways to stand up. Fighting with bad guys with bayonets is not the only way to be brave."
Lu Yihuan's hands clenched until they turned white as he held the pen, and he felt very uneasy.
She had imagined many times what kind of person Lu Youyou was, her appearance, her personality, her inner self...
The only thing I never thought of was that after clearing away all the complicated thoughts, what would remain was appreciation.
At the end of the interview, she glanced at Lu Yihuan's notebook. The handwriting was very sloppy, but it contained four pages.
"Comrade Lu, thank you for your cooperation."
Lu Yihuan smiled for the first time today.
“It should be.”
Lu Youyou also smiled back. It was a good opportunity to get away as there were so many people around and so busy.
She asked for nothing else but that no one would bother to find her a job. She seemed to be doing nothing, but in fact she was so tired that she fell asleep every day.
As soon as Lu Youyou left, all the other irrelevant people left as well, leaving only Yang Liu and Lu Yihuan, mother and daughter, in the meeting room.
Yang Liu sighed, feeling somewhat helpless.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming today?"
Lu Yihuan stared out the window silently, and Yang Liu knew who she was looking at without having to think.
"Yihuan, some things can't be forced. You have always been a carefree child, so why can't you let go of this matter?"
Lu Yihuan remained silent for a long time before saying, "I need a reason to convince myself."
She has liked Gu Qingye since she was eighteen.
Now she is twenty-four years old, and she has not received any response from Gu Qingye, but only the news of his marriage.
She didn't know what was wrong with her, why Gu Qingye didn't choose her, but instead filed a marriage report for a woman who would obviously be a burden to him.
The leader tried to persuade him, and the leader's leader also tried to persuade him, but Gu Qingye still insisted.
Lu Yihuan considers herself a free and easy person, but she can't let go of Gu Qingye.
She took the initiative to fight for the interview opportunity. She had to see Lu Youyou in person, otherwise she would not be able to untie the knot in her heart.
"Are you convinced now?" Yang Liu's heart was in a knot.
She only had this one daughter, who grew up smoothly and never caused anyone any worries. But unexpectedly, she failed in marriage.
She was very satisfied when she knew that Lu Yihuan liked Gu Qingye. Gu Qingye was undoubtedly a good candidate for son-in-law.
She thought things would go smoothly, but Gu Qingye even rejected the blind date proposal without any ambiguity or dragging his feet.
Whether it was because he didn't like it, or he didn't want to be accused of taking shortcuts by currying favor with the rich and powerful, or for some other reason, she didn't know.
Yang Liu thought that the girl's worries were over, but Lu Yihuan didn't find a partner or go on blind dates, and it dragged on for several years.
If she is not married at the age of 24, even if she is the daughter of a teacher, she will inevitably be talked about. Yang Liu doesn't care what outsiders say, she just feels distressed.
When I saw Lu Yihuan today, it would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous. I was just afraid that she would do something impulsive.
Yang Liu sat with Lu Youyou in fear for the entire afternoon, and only felt relieved when Lu Youyou left.
To be fair, apart from her background, there was nothing wrong with Lu Youyou. Even though they knew her identity, they still wanted her to work in the Women's Federation.
If it weren't for her daughter, she would be happy for Gu Qingye to find such a partner.
But now, Yang Liu's eyes began to turn red as she looked at the silent Lu Yihuan.
Lu Yihuan turned his head and tried to curl the corners of his mouth: "I'm fine, really fine."
It never started. Gu Qingye did nothing wrong to her. It was just that she couldn't let go.
But it's all over now.
What she couldn't let go of these years was not so much the feelings as the confusion and bewilderment.
The mystery was solved today. Lu Youyou was doing fine, better than she had imagined. She realized that she was not that sad after all.
Yang Liu couldn't believe it, her eyes gradually moistened: "Really?"
Lu Yihuan smiled and nodded: "Really."
Yang Liu was overjoyed, and the huge rock that was pressing on her heart finally disappeared!
(End of this chapter)
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