As usual, the captain casually chatted with someone, purely out of habit, without having any doubts about anything.
It should be noted that Wu Sangui had only disappeared for a day. The captain thought that perhaps he had encountered some urgent matters that required him to go into the city and had simply forgotten to inform him.
Moreover, before this, Wu Sangui often went into the city, each time saying that he had relatives in the city and needed to visit them frequently.
I heard that he is a distant relative, but he had helped their family a lot before, so he has been visiting them more frequently.
The captain was already used to this situation and naturally didn't find anything unusual about it.
However, Xia Jianguo was completely unaware of this.
When he heard the captain mention that Wu Sangui had been missing for a day, his eyes flickered involuntarily, but it was only a fleeting moment, and he quickly returned to normal.
"We haven't seen anyone all day? Even if they went out on errands, they should be back by now, right?" Xia Jianguo looked relaxed, as if he didn't know what was going on.
Upon hearing this, the captain frowned and nodded in deep agreement, saying, "He should have been back much earlier! He used to come back much earlier when he went into the city, but I don't know what happened today."
After hearing this, Xia Jianguo fell into deep thought, seemingly pondering something.
But he has always been a man of few words, and even if he didn't say anything more, no one would find it strange or inappropriate.
The captain sighed heavily, shook his head helplessly, and said, "Never mind him. Anyway, that kid didn't get a letter of introduction, so he'll probably be back tonight no matter what. Besides, there aren't too many things to record today. Even if it's delayed for a day, we can deal with it tomorrow."
At this moment, Xia Jianguo picked up the kettle next to him and skillfully poured a cup of water for the brigade leader, casually asking, "Brother Sangui, do you still go to the city often?"
The captain took the water cup, but didn't drink it right away. Instead, he placed the large tea mug on the windowsill and replied, "He said he's going to visit relatives. Fortunately, it won't affect his normal work. Let him go if he wants to!"
Wu Sangui was a man whose life was truly full of misfortunes.
He was an orphan who had no parents since childhood. After going through many hardships, he finally managed to find a wife. However, his good fortune did not last long. In less than two years, his wife left him, leaving him all alone.
After all, we're all from the same family, so we should do our best to help him if we can.
Upon hearing this, Xia Jianguo did not immediately respond, but nodded thoughtfully.
After a brief pause, he seemed to suddenly remember something important and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Oh, right, Brother Guohua, if Xiaowan's job goes smoothly this time, her household registration will probably have to be transferred. At that time, I'll need your help to issue a relevant certificate."
In fact, Xia Jianguo had already planned it out in his heart. In just a few days, he planned to transfer the household registration of his daughter and son to the city.
After all, these days are different from later generations. City dwellers have many enviable benefits and privileges. Who wouldn't want to have the status of a city dweller?
Having an urban household registration often brings great convenience and advantages in many matters.
In terms of basic living conditions, it is much better than in rural areas.
The captain understood this principle well, so when he learned that someone from Xia Jianguo's family was about to settle in the town, although he couldn't help feeling a little envious, he would never say a single word that would spoil the mood.
On the contrary, the brigade leader smiled broadly and sincerely congratulated Xia Jianguo: "Great! When you decide when to complete the household registration procedures, just come to me to get the relevant certificates! Old Xia, you've really finally reaped the rewards of your hard work. Look how promising your daughter and son are, they're both so accomplished!"
However, the thought that Xia Jianguo is now divorced, and that his daughter and son will likely stay in the city to develop their careers instead of being by his side to accompany and care for him, comes to mind.
In addition, his legs are not very agile, so if he encounters any emergencies or needs help in life, he probably won't even have anyone to lend a hand.
Thinking of this, the captain couldn't help but sigh softly.
Just then, the captain's thoughts began to wander uncontrollably. Suddenly, he remembered some gossip he had overheard a few days ago, and finally couldn't help but speak:
"Speaking of this, Wu Zhaodi isn't doing so well these days! Sigh... I heard that after she remarried, that widower often beat and abused her. Has she come to see Taozi?"
Faced with the captain's question, Xia Jianguo's expression remained unchanged, as if the person being discussed had nothing to do with him.
He replied calmly, "No, Taozi left early this morning to run a transport business in another city."
In fact, if the brigade leader hadn't brought up Wu Zhaodi today, Xia Jianguo might have completely forgotten about her.
While the captain was talking with Xia Jianguo, Xia Wan had already returned home without them noticing. Only then did they realize that night had quietly fallen and the sky was gradually shrouded in darkness.
Xia Wan was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her composure and said with a casual smile, "Oh, Captain, you're here too."
The captain then realized that it was already late.
He stood up cheerfully and said with a smile, "Even Xia Wan has gone home from get off work. I've completely forgotten about the time while I was talking. It's time to head home!"
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