Chapter 24 Secretary Su
Chu Hong couldn't deny that Gu Ci was really good-looking, but she felt that it was not good to get married early since he hadn't reached the legal age.
There will be physical, mental and financial pressures, and I am afraid I cannot shoulder the responsibility of supporting a family.
So she warned him seriously: "You are only eighteen years old. According to the regulations, you have to wait two years before you can get married."
Looking at his thick, flying eyebrows that look like they were cut by a knife, and his slightly raised eyes, he is charming even when he is not smiling, as if he is vaguely affectionate. No wonder he makes people think of him.
If he wasn't so young, she might have considered it.
When Gu Ci heard her words, he looked at her with a half-smile: "I'll listen to you."
But Chu Hong understood his look: You are already married, how could you forget that you are not yet of age?
Chu Hong pretended that she didn't understand, and calmly looked away, ordering him: "Go cut up all the vegetables and put them in."
Gu Ci also obediently went to cut the vegetables.
Chu Hong asked Chu Chu and the others to stop adding fuel to the fire: "Okay, get ready to eat."
Chuchu still loves cleanliness: "Sister, let's go back and brush our teeth and wash our faces first."
Now Chuchu doesn’t dare to buy soap for them, but she also bought them toothbrushes and soap.
Many adults in the countryside don’t have the habit of brushing their teeth, but Lao Chu and his friends are used to it.
Therefore, Chuchu bought it for them a long time ago and brushed their teeth secretly.
Chu Hong responded, and as soon as they left, she asked him, "Is the farm far from here? Bring some medicine, sugar, and cigarettes with you when you go."
Although she had never been to the farm, she understood that the people there were in a more difficult situation than Old Chu and the others.
The medicine, sugar and cigarettes can be used as money, which is very useful for asking for favors or making transactions.
And in Chu Hong's memory, Chu Chu was an orphan.
That means something happened to her parents too.
Now she just hopes there is still a chance to save them and keep them all safe.
Gu Ci nodded: "I have prepared some."
"If you need food, take some from our house first."
Gu Ci felt warm at heart when he heard her caring words, thinking that she loved him and loved his dog too: "It's my first time, so what I prepared is enough."
"Let me figure out the situation over there first."
After he finished speaking, he asked again, "I heard that they are going to dig a reservoir here?"
Chu Hong nodded: "My dad is still going to a meeting about this matter today, and I don't know if the construction will start by the end of the year."
In order to dig a reservoir, the party secretaries and team leaders of the two villages have gone to the town's commune to hold several meetings.
Unfortunately, the efficiency is not enough and it has not been decided yet.
But the winter now was very cold, absolutely freezing, and she was very reluctant to start the work, she really didn't want to work.
Seeing that the vegetables were almost cooked, she spooned in some lard and stirred it a little, until finally some oil droplets appeared.
Mr. Chu and the others also came over, carrying large, chipped coarse porcelain bowls: "We are here to beg for money again."
There were more vegetables and less porridge, which tasted hot and fragrant. There were also three taro dumplings for each person, which made them all very satisfied.
After eating, Lao Jin and Lao Jia didn’t dare to stay any longer and went back quickly.
If Gu Ci went to their place, people would doubt his identity if they saw him, so Mr. Chu and the others stayed and talked with him.
Grandma Chu rushed to wash the dishes and chopsticks: "Be careful on the road, pay attention to safety, and don't force yourself."
It is said that once bitten by a snake, one will be afraid of ropes for ten years.
Grandma Chu and her family were really tortured to the point of losing their lives. Of course, they felt sorry for their son and daughter-in-law, but they would not force their grandson to do so.
I’m even more worried that the old couple can’t handle it, and having their grandson around can help.
Gu Ci agreed patiently, but after watching them leave hunched over, there was some sadness in his eyes.
A few months ago, my grandparents were in good health, dressed appropriately, and walked out with their backs straight.
But now, he is wearing a faded, patched old cotton jacket, and he looks much older all of a sudden.
He also knew in his heart that his grandparents must be thinking about his uncle and aunt, but they didn't say anything because they were afraid of embarrassing him.
He just hoped that his uncle and aunt were safe and sound, otherwise he was really afraid that they would not be able to bear the blow.
Seeing this, Chu Hong just greeted him: "My dad and the others will probably be back for lunch. Can you come in and help me light the fire?"
Now that there is a captain in the village, she no longer dares to think about getting a letter of introduction. She has to wait for her father to come back and ask him to avoid the captain.
Gu Ci only learned how to make a fire after going to the countryside: "It's only seven o'clock now, isn't it too early to cook lunch?"
Chu Hong took out half of the bones: "Don't use too strong a fire. I'll boil some sweet potatoes first, and then blanch the water and cook the pig's blood."
She doesn't like doing housework, but this simple task takes her the whole morning.
But the advantage of hanging around the stove in winter is that it keeps you warm.
Gu Ci quite enjoyed chatting with her about her parents, and it felt like they were already married and living a simple life.
Chu Hong asked him again: "My sisters haven't had any quarrels recently, right?"
When Gu Ci heard this, he didn't know what to say for a moment.
Their youth camp was also filled with male and female youth living next to each other, and they were only separated from the Su family by one house. Su Jinxiang would often visit their house.
After he revealed that he had a heart disease, many people gave up the idea.
But Su Jinxiang had not given up her little thoughts yet, and took advantage of the opportunity when no one was around to hint to him that as long as he married her, he could live a comfortable life without having to get full work points.
"I haven't heard that there are any conflicts in Secretary Su's family." He said after careful consideration: "Secretary Su has a good temper. As long as our request is not excessive and we bring some things to ask for his help, he will agree."
He actually felt that Secretary Su was a bit greedy, but fortunately he did a good job on the surface.
Chu Hong immediately understood what he meant: "Don't show off your wealth. It must be that you educated youth are too generous. No wonder he is trying to take advantage of you."
People like Gu Ci can't get full work points even if they go to the fields.
But as long as he could send some food and drink, even if they didn't go to work, Secretary Song would not make things difficult for them and would not do any ideological work on them.
Chu Hong had no other choice but to say leisurely, "I hope he won't do anything too extreme."
After all, Secretary Su was only a recorder and warehouse manager before. It was only because he was the most educated person in Lingtou Village that he was promoted to the position of branch secretary.
The team leader failed to be promoted to branch secretary because he was not educated enough.
If Secretary Su was too greedy and was reported by the team leader, he would be in trouble.
But Chu Hong was not going to remind the Su family.
After Old Man Su became the branch secretary, the Su family would definitely become arrogant, and would find fault with their eldest sister even more, looking for trouble for no reason if they disliked her.
According to her, if Secretary Song lost his job, her eldest sister would be able to live a more comfortable life.
Gu Ci hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Now your brother-in-law also often hangs out at the female educated youth center."
If the male educated youth made the girls in the village want to visit them, then there were even more men who went to show their courtesy to the female educated youth.
Although they do not earn as many work points as the village girls, most of them are fairer and more delicate than the village girls, and they dress better.
Even if the old people in the village don't want their sons to marry an embroidered pillow that looks good but is useless, the young men naturally care more about the color.
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