She ran to rummage through the box, looking for the list.
For safety reasons, the village chief kept such an important item at his own home, fearing any unforeseen circumstances.
Cheng Xiaokui watched as her third aunt found the list, and she said leisurely, "Third Uncle, once the names are written, they can't be changed. What can the village chief and village cadres do?"
Why don't we just listen to you?! Besides, who would be willing to gamble their son's entire future?
As soon as I get the list, I'll leave immediately, faster than a rabbit! I promise you'll never see me again!
Third Aunt nodded her head like a chicken pecking at rice; she never wanted to see Cheng Xiao Kui again in her life!
The village chief took a deep drag on his pipe and said, "Alright! I've decided on this. Here's the list, I'll go talk to them later!"
He took out a pen from his pocket and wrote Cheng Xiao Kui's name on it.
Cheng Xiao Kui said, "And the certificate! Get the certificate issued too!"
The village chief took out a piece of red lined paper and wrote a certificate proving that Cheng Xiaokui had a quota to return to the city and could return.
He kept the company seal on his waist, afraid that something might happen to it.
Unexpectedly, it came in handy today. He took the small cloth bag containing the official seal off his waistband, took out the seal, and stamped it on the certificate and the list of those returning to the city.
Cheng Xiao Kui put the things into her pocket; she finally had a spot to return to the city!
As she turned to leave, her third uncle said, "You didn't take your things!"
Cheng Xiao Kui said, "Give your youngest son some nourishment! He's malnourished and too weak. Third Uncle... thank you for taking care of him all these years!"
She bowed deeply to her third uncle and aunt...
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