Chapter 70 Yu Jiajia took two... from her pocket
Yu Jiajia took out two White Rabbit milk candies from her pocket, one for herself and one for Cheng Xiuying.
Cheng Xiuying: "We haven't finished this milk candy yet?"
Yu Jiajia: "I haven't eaten any of it, and I still have quite a bit left."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiuying overthought things and said, touched, "My dear, you can't always think of me. You're a grown woman now, you should think of yourself more often."
Yu Jiajia: "Mom, I'm only close to you! It's no fun eating candy by myself, I want to eat it with you."
She has too much food in her space backpack. If she were alone, she would eat delicious things like lamb skewers, seafood platters, pig's trotters, and roast chicken, and she wouldn't be able to eat White Rabbit milk candy at all.
When giving candy to others, it's always hard fruit candy.
White Rabbit milk candy is very precious; it's rare to find it in the county.
After eating White Rabbit milk candy, Yu Jiajia checked her watch. It was already 1:30. She could play for another half hour before going to work. Hehe, having a watch is so convenient; I can check the time with just my wrist.
Cheng Xiuying shook the Qingshan Daily so loudly that it rattled, and pointed to the front page, laughing, "This photo is really good!"
Yu Jiajia: "That's right! Wherever Section Chief Cheng is, that's where the focus is. It's not just her eyes and temperament, it's the aura she exudes, she's a veritable modern-day heroine! This is only in peacetime, if it were a few decades ago, you would be considered a great hero of the War of Resistance against Japan!"
Cheng Xiuying laughed.
The loudspeaker outside blared, signaling the start of the workday in the afternoon. Lu Lingyi announced on the radio that the steel rolling mill had been awarded the title of "Red Flag Unit for Victory in the Struggle Against the Enemy." Even though everyone already knew this, hearing it again still excited everyone, and the entire factory was full of energy.
After returning to her office, Yu Jiajia found all the newspapers from the past few days, cut out the news about the steel rolling mill, and pasted it into a brand new notebook.
This could be the honor roll of the steel rolling mill, or it could be the honor roll of the Yu family!
The fact that the steel rolling mill was able to report the issue is all related to the Yu family.
The afternoon passed in the blink of an eye. As soon as she got off work, she went to wait for Cheng Xiuying, and the mother and daughter happily went home.
When they arrived home, Mr. and Mrs. Yu had already been discharged from the hospital. They had tidied up the house inside and out, and the rooms were clean, the windows were bright, and the ground in front of the door was cleaner than in other people's houses.
Cheng Xiuying: "Father, Mother, did you clean this up?"
Grandma Yu isn't usually that diligent.
Grandma Yu said, "Xiao Mei and Zhiqiang insisted on cleaning the house, and they wouldn't let me do it even if I told them not to. You don't need to scold me. I've made it clear to them that I won't interfere with my grandchildren's marriage. They're just being filial to me and treating me like their own grandmother." She then added, "They're both good kids. If there's any job openings at the factory, just let me know in advance."
Cheng Xiuying said, "The factory does have a shortage of workers right now, and with the new job quotas, they definitely need to recruit. If I hear about it, I'll let you know. But whether they can pass the exam is up to them."
Grandma Yu immediately beamed with joy: "Of course! They were given the opportunity, but if they didn't have the ability to seize it, they can only blame themselves." She added, "I have some good news for you. Songya has a job now and has joined the union. Your eldest brother, who hadn't been promoted for so many years as a group leader, is now the deputy director of the workshop. Your sister-in-law has also become a group leader. Song'an has been transferred from the workshop to the housing management department. Chunlan and Songda have both been promoted to permanent positions, and Jianfang is being given more important responsibilities at the state-run restaurant. Life is getting better and better."
Yu Hongzhi and his family are now extremely proud and successful, with some getting promoted and others becoming permanent employees. They are overjoyed!
Cheng Xiuying was also quite happy. "The textile factory is good; they have political foresight! The elder brothers and sisters-in-law are able to seize the opportunity, and they deserve it. As long as they don't make any mistakes in the future, their path will continue to be smooth."
Grandma Yu: "Your eldest brother and sister-in-law told us to come over later and have dinner at their house. We don't need to bring anything, just the people there will do. Your eldest brother and sister-in-law have prepared everything."
Cheng Xiuying packed a few things: two jars of fruit preserves, a pound of fresh mushrooms, and two pounds of cured meat. She couldn't really bring her own food with her; the family wasn't short of such a small amount.
Old Mrs. Yu used to think Cheng Xiuying was both cunning and vicious, trampling her and her husband and the eldest son's family into the mud while remaining innocent herself. It was truly a case of killing without shedding blood; she got the benefits and played the innocent!
Now, Old Mrs. Yu was truly impressed. This wasn't just being cunning; it was clearly a display of exceptional skill and an art of deception!
She'd already reached the position of section chief, and she'd even heard from others that Cheng Xiuying might become the deputy factory director.
If the Yu family could produce a deputy factory director, the smoke from their ancestral graves would be billowing out!
Grandma Yu praised the new bed for being so comfortable, and she was truly pleased. This showed that Cheng Xiuying's family had no intention of kicking the old couple out. The new bed and curtains in the main room indicated that they were preparing for them to stay for an extended period.
Cheng Xiuying said, "Sibao and Songchuan chose it at the scrap yard. Although it's old, it's all good wood."
Grandma Yu held Yu Jiajia's hand, saying, "My dear granddaughter, you're so thoughtful. Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma." As she pulled her hand, she noticed the new watch on Yu Jiajia's wrist and quickly turned to look at Cheng Xiuying's wrist—the mother and daughter each had one! "Oh my, is this a reward from the factory?"
Cheng Xiuying grinned from ear to ear: "That's not all! City leaders came to the steel mill today! Qingshan County Steel Mill is a 'Red Flag Unit for Victory in the Struggle Against the Enemy,' enjoying preferential treatment in various planning indicators. Sibao was awarded the title of 'Anti-Espionage Hero' and was rewarded with a Shanghai brand all-steel watch."
Grandma Yu asked anxiously, "And you?"
Cheng Xiuying laughed: "'Model of Class Struggle', the reward is a sewing machine! This sewing machine will be Sibao's dowry. Our Sibao will have three major items now."
Grandma Yu: !!!
Three big items!
Jiajia has now acquired everything.
She said repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes! When our precious grandson gets married, your grandfather and I will give you a hundred yuan dowry and an eight-pound cotton quilt. We'll make sure Jiajia gets married in style."
Jiajia is incredibly lucky! She's also filial and thoughtful, finding them such a wonderful bed!
Cheng Xiuying glanced at Old Lady Yu again. Her mindset was different now. She thought to herself that she still had to save up for Sibao's dowry. Giving her gold alone wouldn't work. Gold couldn't be spent. She had to give her money and ration coupons!
Yu Jiamin happened to overhear this: "I'll add two hundred yuan for Jiajia."
Grandma Yu: !!!
Can't compete anymore?
Yu Jiajia smiled, her eyes crinkling with joy; such profound family affection!
Outside, the department store manager came in and asked Cheng Xiuying if she wanted to pick up her sewing machine now.
Cheng Xiuying asked Yu Jiajia, "Sibao, do you want it now, or wait until later?"
Yu Jiajia: "Now!"
The sooner you own it, the sooner you can enjoy it!
The department store manager immediately arranged for someone to deliver the sewing machine.
A short while later, a brand-new sewing machine was delivered to the Yu family and placed in the west room by Cheng Xiuying, where it would belong to Yu Jiajia.
Yu Jiajia blocked the door of the west room, intending to put the sewing machine in Cheng Xiuying's room, but Cheng Xiuying smiled and pulled her away.
Everyone came to see the Yu family's new sewing machine, filled with envy and jealousy! The difference between people is just so vast!
The Yu family is living too well.
Cheng Xiuying really dotes on her daughter. I wonder which family will be able to marry Yu Jiajia. She's so young, yet she already owns a complete set of three major items!
After the Yu family politely saw off the department store manager, they went straight to Yu Hongzhi's house.
Cheng Xiuying carried Yu Jiajia and Yu Jiamin, Yu Songqing carried Yu Songchuan and Old Man Yu, and Yu Songyan carried Old Lady Yu.
Yu Songchuan didn't want to sit on the front bar; it was too uncomfortable. He'd rather walk; it wasn't far. He really wanted a bicycle, and he also wanted a watch. Damn it, how could the city have forgotten about him? They didn't even give him anything as a reward.
Yu Hongzhi's family had already prepared dinner, and they started eating as soon as Cheng Xiuying and her group arrived.
Yu Hongzhi and Kang Wenjuan looked radiant, as if they had become ten years younger, their eyes and brows brimming with the joy and high spirits of their careers taking another step forward.
There were quite a few people, so we were divided into two tables. The food was very good, with large portions. The dishes included braised chicken pieces, pork, cabbage, tofu, and vermicelli stew, eggplant and green beans stew, tomato and egg, smashed cucumber, cold tomato salad, stir-fried greens, and steamed buns made with a mixture of wheat and vegetables as the staple food.
Yu Hongzhi also opened a bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor), first pouring a small cup for the elderly couple, then pouring a small cup for Cheng Xiuying, and the children poured their own.
If you don't want to drink baijiu (Chinese white liquor), you can drink plum wine instead.
Yu Hongzhi, beaming, raised his wine cup: "We're a family, thinking and working together, and we'll keep moving forward steadily. Our lives will definitely get better and better! I'll drink this, you can drink as you like."
Deputy Director Yu was truly happy today; he had finally made it through the tough times, and might even become the workshop director someday.
We made the right choice last time!
Everyone raised their glasses and drank it all.
Yu Huaiyuan and Yu Zhenzhen also took a wine cup, but it didn't contain wine; it contained cooled boiled water.
Yu Jiajia took a sip of plum wine. It was sweet, with little alcohol taste, and quite delicious. She couldn't help but drink two more glasses.
Kang Wenjuan truly treated Cheng Xiuying like a younger brother and sister-in-law this time, constantly putting chicken on Cheng Xiuying's plate and urging her to eat more, saying, "When Hongding comes back, we'll celebrate together again."
Cheng Xiuying smiled and said, "Then we must celebrate again. Come to my house then. My brother loves mutton, so we'll have mutton dumplings then."
Regardless of the past, the two families are as close as one family because of their shared interests.
Grandma Yu smiled from ear to ear, feeling very comfortable.
After the meal, the two families did not disperse as they had done before; this time, they sat together and talked.
Yu Jiajia sat obediently next to Cheng Xiuying, listening to the adults talk.
Cheng Xiuying was surprised that Sibao could be so well-behaved after drinking alcohol. Her little face was flushed and she was so cute. She told Yu Songchuan to pour some water so that Yu Jiajia could drink more water.
Yu Songya pinched Yu Jiajia's cheek, "Jiajia, how many is this?"
Yu Jiajia was speechless. She wasn't drunk, just flushed from the alcohol. She pushed Yu Songya's hand away, preventing her from pinching her cheek: "Sister Songya, you're so childish."
Yu Songya smiled and said, "Jiajia, why don't you go to my room and take a nap first?"
Yu Jiajia: "I'm not sleepy, I want to listen to my mom."
Cheng Xiuying's heart melted. She took the water that Yu Songchuan had poured and gave it to Yu Jiajia to drink.
At 9:30, Cheng Xiuying and the others left, with Old Man Yu and Old Lady Yu following along.
Yu Hongzhi said, "Father, Mother, now that Uncle Wang and his gang have been caught, and my elder brother's family is at peace, you two should move back home."
Kang Wenjuan chimed in, "Yes, my parents are staying at home, and I've cleaned all the rooms."
Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Yu immediately straightened her face and said sternly, "That won't do! Who knows if there are still bad elements lurking around? What if someone is hiding behind us? Your father and I have to stay there to keep them safe!"
She's living the life of a goddess at her second son's house now, enjoying good food and drink every day, living a carefree life, and being respected by everyone in the courtyard. She's never been so comfortable in her life; she's truly fallen into a paradise.
Yu Huaiyuan hugged Old Madam Yu's leg and said, "Madam, I miss you. I want to eat the steamed egg custard you make. I want to sleep with you."
Grandma Yu hugged Yu Huaiyuan tightly, calling out to him with her heartfelt affection, "I miss you too. I'll come back to see you every few days from now on."
Wu Chunlan was a little anxious. If her grandmother didn't come back, who would take care of Huaiyuan and Zhenzhen? She had to go to work. "Grandma, the family needs you."
Grandma Yu smiled broadly: "Everyone needs me. Alright, don't stay any longer, we're leaving."
People are really fickle. She didn't feel tired at her eldest son's house before. Other old ladies are like that too. They're never idle. They stay at home doing laundry, cooking, and taking care of the children. But after enjoying the good life at her second son's house, she didn't want to work hard anymore.
The thought of going back to her eldest son's family home, having to do laundry, cook, and take care of the children, made her scalp tingle.
She's already so old, how could she possibly care about all that?
As for Huaiyuan and Zhenzhen, they can be sent to the staff kindergarten.
Wu Chunlan tried to persuade Old Man Yu to stay: "Father."
Old Man Yu politely declined, saying, "It's getting dark, let's go."
Kang Wenjuan: "Xiuying, you..." She wanted Cheng Xiuying to persuade them, but before she could finish speaking, the elderly couple had already walked out the front door. Afraid of being left behind, she had no choice but to change her words: "Xiuying, you should take your things with you."
Cheng Xiuying didn't accept it: "My family has cured wild boar meat, you can try it." She had Yu Jiajia sit in the back seat, pushed her out of the yard, and waited outside: "Brother and sister-in-law, you should go back now, don't see me off."
Kang Wenjuan chased after them and hung a net bag on the handlebars. "This is plum wine. The kids love it."
Cheng Xiuying smiled and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law."
Grandma Yu sat in the back seat of Yu Songyan's car and said, "Hurry up, let's go."
Yu Songyan kicked off and took the lead.
Grandma Yu was relieved. She was really afraid that Cheng Xiuying would insist that they stay!
Cheng Xiuying also rode off on her bike. Yu Jiamin sat behind Yu Jiajia, half-hugging her, while Yu Jiajia stretched out her arms, enjoying the breeze. When they arrived home, Yu Jiajia suddenly remembered that she and Xiaoyu and the others had made plans to play beanbag toss yesterday!
Xiaoyu and the others are about to leave!
Yu Jiajia instantly perked up and ran over to play beanbag toss for a while. Yu Songchuan also joined in. After a short while, Yu Jiamin called the two of them to go home.
To apologize for being late, Yu Jiajia gave Xiaoyu and the others three fruit candies to share before going home with Yu Jiamin.
Yu Jiamin: "Director Lu is at home."
Yu Jiajia and Yu Songchuan were both very happy and ready to search for the treasure.
Lu Chenzhou originally wanted to go out and find Yu Jiajia and Yu Songchuan directly, but Cheng Xiuying insisted on keeping him at home and even asked Yu Songyan to cook egg and ham noodles.
Lu Chenzhou: "Auntie, I really have eaten."
Cheng Xiuying said, "You've lost weight from exhaustion, your face is all thinner now. Health is the foundation of everything, you need to eat more." She then made Lu Chenzhou a cup of malted milk powder, saying, "This is a reward from the factory for Jiajia, it tastes especially good."
Lu Chenzhou wasn't afraid of a cold face, but he was afraid of a warm face.
When Yu Jiajia and Yu Songchuan returned, Yu Songyan also served the ham and egg noodles.
Cheng Xiuying smiled and said, "Chenzhou, you eat first." She then told everyone else to go back to their rooms and not to crowd around in the main room.
Cheng Xiuying also went out, leaving the door open. She sat at the door chatting with Grandma Yu and others, and casually closed the door.
Liu Chenzhou and Yu Jiajia and her brother were talking in the main room.
Yu Songchuan: "Brother Chenzhou, are we going to find treasure? When are we leaving? Tonight?"
Lu Chenzhou nodded: "We'll set off at three o'clock tomorrow morning and meet at the intersection of Jiefang Road."
Yu Songchuan grinned when he heard the confirmation! The search for unknown treasures was full of endless possibilities, and just thinking about it made him excited and full of anticipation.
Yu Jiajia was also overjoyed and sidled up to Lu Chenzhou: "What should we bring? We don't need to prepare any food, there are ingredients everywhere on the mountain! We just need to prepare some salt and seasonings. Once we get to the mountain, we can catch pheasants if we want to eat pheasants, fish if we want to eat fish, and maybe even wild goats! We should also bring warm clothes, in case we can't find anything for a day, will we have to spend the night on the mountain?"
She leaned in quite close, and Lu Chenzhou could almost smell the faint scent of sweet wine on her body, and he could also see the fine downy hairs on her slightly flushed cheeks. He reached out and touched Yu Jiajia's forehead, pushing her back, "Watch your hair."
Yu Jiajia quickly covered her hair and backed away, thankfully she didn't fall into Lu Chenzhou's bowl.
Yu Songchuan: "That's right! Let's also carry our kitchen knife and pot on our backs, so we can use them as weapons and for cooking."
Lu Chenzhou could no longer smell the sweet wine; only the aroma of eggs, ham, and noodles filled his nostrils. He said, "It's best to bring a change of clothes. If we can't find any in a day, we'll stay on the mountain. If Jiajia finds it inconvenient, you can have your mother or sister come along."
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