Early in the morning, Liu Guoqing sat under the eaves, puffing on his cigarette.
Looking at the dark sky, his brows were twisted into a knot.
This winter is so cold that it’s going to kill me!
Sighing, he put some more tobacco into the hookah.
"Smoke less!"
Hu Huichun glared at him and picked up the tobacco on the table.
Life is tight, where do they get so many cigarettes for him to smoke?
Liu Guoqing looked at the little bit of tobacco left in the pipe and sighed again.
He looked worried.
"What's the matter? I've heard you sighing all morning." Hu Huichun came out again and asked while sweeping the floor, looking very busy.
"Looking at the weather, I'm afraid it will be bad next year."
They are farmers and rely on the weather for their livelihood all their lives. They can sense the slightest change in the weather.
Hearing him say this, Hu Huichun also became worried and stopped sweeping the floor.
There are many mountains and hills here, the grain harvest is small, and the cash crops cannot be sold at a high price.
It would be terrible if the weather was bad.
Shaking her head, she continued sweeping the floor, and her friend continued sighing.
I don’t know how long it was before the woman turned around and walked into the kitchen, taking out some more rice that she had just measured.
There wasn't much rice to begin with, and it became even more sparse.
When adding the shredded sweet potatoes, she hesitated for a moment and decided not to add more.
Outside the door, when Liu Guoqing was about to light the tobacco in the pipe, suddenly, Xu Jiaojiao's voice came from the door.
"Is the captain home?"
Hearing this voice, Liu Guoqing's frown finally relaxed a little.
"It's Xiao Xu, come in quickly." As he said that, he put the cigarette aside and walked over to greet him.
Seeing his enthusiasm, Xu Jiaojiao still felt a little uncomfortable.
"Has the captain eaten yet?"
She greeted him and walked into the yard.
The tall figure following behind him also called out "Captain".
Liu Guoqing looked up and a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.
"Qin Shuo, you look really energetic today!"
When people in the countryside praise someone, they like to say “he is so spirited”.
But compared to those polite words, Qin Shuo in front of him was actually full of energy.
He is worthy of being a soldier.
This spirit is beyond words!
But it’s been so long since he came back, how come he’s becoming more and more energetic?
I can't figure it out, Liu Guoqing just thinks that the environment and climate in the team are what make him successful.
After the greetings, he turned to Xu Jiaojiao and asked, "Xiao Xu, what is the matter that brought you to see me today?"
When he saw Xu Jiaojiao, Liu Guoqing felt grateful and regretful.
I have had rheumatic pain in my legs for several years, and it would flare up whenever the weather gets cold.
Unexpectedly, this girl was really capable. She prescribed medicine for him and told him to apply and soak his body. After just a few times, the pain was greatly relieved.
It's such a waste that such a talent is not being treated in the team.
"Captain, I have something to discuss with you."
Xu Jiaojiao will be going to the city in two days and needs to ask the team leader for a certificate.
Moreover, any agreement with the pharmaceutical company must be approved by the captain, who must also come forward to discuss the specific matters.
"Jiaojiao, if you have anything to say, just come in and tell me. It's too cold outside."
When Hu Huichun saw Xu Jiaojiao, her enthusiasm was even greater than that of the team leader.
He just walked up to him and grabbed him.
Looking at her little face as white as dough, Hu Huichun just felt very fond of her. She could tell at first glance that she was blessed.
Hu Huichun has always been so enthusiastic, and Xu Jiaojiao is used to it. She did not refuse and followed her to the hall.
The captain's family is a rare one that has a living room.
It's good enough for others to have a house to live in, so why would they waste the house to build a hall?
There was a table and a row of stools in the hall.
After settling Xu Jiaojiao down, Hu Huichun turned around to get the thermos.
"Aunt Chun, don't be in a hurry. I'll leave after I'm done talking." Xu Jiaojiao hurriedly stopped her.
"Why are you so polite? Let's have dinner at my house later!"
Hu Huichun didn't listen to her and went out in a hurry.
Xu Jiaojiao: ...
Liu Guoqing also sat opposite them and asked, "Xiao Xu, do you have any good news?"
Seeing that she looked happy and rosy, Liu Guoqing guessed.
"There is a happy event, but it's not about me alone, it's about the Red Flag Brigade."
When Liu Guoqing heard her say this, although he didn't care, he didn't want to embarrass her.
With a hint of surprise on his face, he asked, "What's the matter?"
Seeing his reaction, Xu Jiaojiao didn't take it seriously.
I slowly told him what I had discussed with the director of the pharmaceutical factory the day before.
After hearing what she said, Liu Guoqing was completely stunned.
He knew every word she said, but why couldn't he understand them when they were put together?
"Captain, what do you think?" Seeing that he didn't respond, Xu Jiaojiao asked again.
"Jiaojiao is asking you! Lao Liu, please tell me now!"
Seeing that her man didn't say anything, Hu Huichun became anxious.
They grow herbs to supply pharmaceutical companies.
No matter how you look at it, this job seems to be a way out!
No matter how poor you are, you still have to take medicine when you are sick, right?
Their brigade supplies herbal medicines to pharmaceutical factories. Are they still afraid that they won't have a good life in the future?
"You...you, are you telling the truth?"
Liu Guoqing finally reacted, stood up suddenly, his voice still trembling.
"It's true, so I want to ask Captain if you have time the day after tomorrow? Let's go to the city together."
“Yes, yes, yes!”
How could there be no time at a time like this? Even if the king of heaven came, he would have to make time for her.
Liu Guoqing rubbed his hands, unable to hide the excitement on his face.
"Xiao Xu! Did Director Lai really say that?"
He still found it a little unbelievable.
You know, their tea is facing a reduction in supply.
The government doesn't collect much, so even if they work their ass off, they don't get much money or food at the end of the year.
Now he heard her say that the pharmaceutical company wanted to sign a contract with them to grow herbs. How could he not be excited?
"Absolutely true!"
Xu Jiaojiao nodded.
Judging from the effect of this medicine, she judged that there would be a large-scale production by then.
The output of the Red Flag Brigade alone could not keep up.
By then, the entire commune may be able to grow herbs and supply them to processing plants.
This way we can take care of her family members.
Liu Guoqing was so excited that he walked around the hall several times.
"Xiao Xu and Qin Shuo, you two must stay here for dinner later. If this is done, you will be the great benefactors of the team!"
The couple naturally refused.
After refusing with difficulty and going out, Xu Jiaojiao couldn't help wiping the sweat off her forehead.
The team members are so enthusiastic!
But these days, every household has no extra food, but they have more than enough to eat.
How could she stay and eat them?
The two of them walked towards their home. When they passed by the team and saw people, Xu Jiaojiao called them uncle and aunt all the way.
And wherever they walked, they left behind a series of discussions.
"Is Qin Laosan's leg healed?"
"Need I say that? Look at the way he walks, he couldn't be better!"
"Xu Jiaojiao is still the best. Last time I..."
Wang Liujing, who was carrying two large buckets of clothes towards the river, looked at the tall figure in a daze.
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