Chapter 65 Three Updates in One

At eight o'clock in the evening, the four people from Factory 119 finally landed on the island and returned to the familiar territory.

After getting off the boat, Kong Zhenzhen caught sight of the tall figure standing by the dock in the dim night.

"Hey, look whose husband is here to pick someone up?" Kong Zhenzhen smiled, as if she was teasing her young wife. Zhao Jianjun and Ma Defa, who were traveling with her, smiled knowingly.

Who wouldn't understand?

Lin Xiang saw the familiar figure from afar, and her heart was at ease and anxious. She wanted to fly over immediately. She turned around and was about to say goodbye to her colleagues when she saw Director Zhao waving.

"Go quickly, Captain He is waiting eagerly."

Lin Xiang, carrying a bag and a rattan suitcase, ran towards the tall figure on the pier. The salty night breeze at the seaside blew her hair, which was a little messy after a day of running around. A few strands of her black hair fluttered and spread out, stretching out and dancing to her heart's content.

Like a beautiful butterfly flapping its wings, it instantly flew towards the only white spot in the dark night.

In front of the crowd, Lin Xiang didn't do anything too "excessive". She just braked in front of He Hongyuan, held his arm with one hand, smiled into a crescent moon, and took in the clear light under the silver hook in the sky. She looked up and smiled: "Didn't I say you don't have to come to pick me up?"

She said she didn't need to take it, but when she saw He Hongyuan, she couldn't hide the joy in her eyes, like a young bud breaking through the soil in spring, secretly popping its head out.

He Hongyuan seemed to be infected by the smile on the woman's face, and a smile appeared on his lips. He looked at his wife whom he hadn't seen for a week in the moonlight. Seeing that her eyebrows and eyes were still the same, he said lightly: "I just happened to go out for a walk after dinner, and walked here."

Lin Xiang: ...Do I believe you?

He Hongyuan took Lin Xiang's luggage and the two of them walked home together on the silver ground. All along the way, they could hear Lin Xiang excitedly talking about her trip to attend the National Food and Drinks Fair.

This excitement lasted until late at night.

After washing up and getting rid of her tiredness, Lin Xiang sat cross-legged on the bed in her pajamas. The hair around her ears was wet from the bath and stuck to the sides of her face. Her clear and pleasant voice was like the dripping of a spring, falling to the ground in waves without stopping.

"You didn't see it. Director Zhao was so amazing. He dared to go up to a stranger in the meeting room and say a few words to him."

"The booth assigned to our factory is inconspicuous, tucked away in a corner. I don't think even a passing dog could find it. It's too hidden."

"The secretary of Jianghan City also praised the taste of our coconut juice. Oh, yes, I was even in the newspaper, but it was just a very small piece. Let me show you. Sister Zhenzhen said she would let me bring one back as a family heirloom, hahahaha."

He Hongyuan was so excited when he saw the woman get out of bed again, rummaging in her bag and holding a newspaper. She pointed at a piece of newspaper the size of a tofu block in the corner and said excitedly, "Take a look!"

He Hongyuan pulled the woman half-kneeling on the bed into his arms, and put his broad palm on her forehead, leaning against his chest, and laughed in a low voice: "Comrade Lin Xiang has made great progress. It would be nice to keep this newspaper and pass it down as a family heirloom. But aren't you tired after going out? You look so energetic."

It's just like a naughty and energetic little squirrel, chirping all the time.

"I was quite tired on the train coming back, but I felt fine after taking a shower at home." Lin Xiang couldn't wait to share what happened in the past few days with He Hongyuan when she saw him.

In the past, she was used to fighting alone, and she had to deal with all the happy and sad things by herself. But now it is different. She has a family, and she wants to share all the happy and sad things with her man.

"Anyway, our factory is doing well this time. We've signed contracts with 11 cities. We can sell our coconut juice out of the province! Isn't it amazing?" Lin Xiang leaned on the man's chest, her hairy head brushing across He Hongyuan's neck, making him feel a little itchy.

"Amazing!" He Hongyuan raised his hand and stroked Lin Xiang's neck. The black hair was soft and smooth against his palm. He quickly slid it through the gaps between his fingers. After stroking it a few times, he curled his lips and smiled, "Your factory has great potential."

Who could have imagined that the once much-disdained 119 Food Factory No. 2 would end up in such a situation, as if it were about to make a comeback.

"I'm afraid your factory may be able to expand beyond one factory in the future."

"You never know~" Lin Xiang turned over and rested her head on He Hongyuan's neck. Suddenly she remembered something and began to rebuke him: "By the way, why didn't you remind me earlier that there was an operator listening when I called you that day?"

She has lost face. I wonder if the news of Captain He's wife saying those cheesy love words will spread among the troops!

She doesn't want to die!

When talking about the phone call that day, He Hongyuan couldn't hide his smile, but he also comforted his wife, "I didn't expect it either, but don't worry, the operators are all professionals, and no information will be leaked."

Lin Xiang: Huh~

Breathed a sigh of relief.

"It was just that the way he looked at me was not right, as if he was watching a good show." He Hongyuan added faintly, and Chenggong saw Lin Xiang blush, cover her face and fall on the bed, kicking her straight legs a few times in the bright red quilt.

"Wow, how embarrassing~"

He Hongyuan propped up his chin and watched his wife sobbing in regret. Her little face flushed with excitement. She was so adorable. He curled his thin lips and was about to say a few more words of comfort, but he heard Lin Xiang quickly prepared herself mentally and acted as if nothing had happened.

"Forget it. He doesn't know me anyway. He probably doesn't even know my name. It's up to you to watch the show. When the operator thinks about this in the future, he will just think that Captain He was flirting with his wife."

Lin Xiang thought, what does Captain He and his wife's flirting have to do with me, Lin Xiang?

Captain He, whose image was almost ruined, said: "...Is it still possible?"

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Several people from Factory 119 who had just returned from a business trip had a day off to adjust. Director Zhao went back to the factory alone to inspect the work and gave his three subordinates the benefit of a day off, which made Lin Xiang sigh and call him a good leader!

Lin Xiang woke up and found that there was no one around her. He Hongyuan had already gone to the army at this time.

She got up, changed her clothes, and opened the curtains. The golden sunlight instantly filled the bedroom. Lin Xiang squinted comfortably, looking out at the azure sea, the sparkling waves reflecting the blue sky. The light salty smell in the air was so familiar and kind, it was great.

In the kitchen, the seafood porridge and steamed buns prepared by the man early in the morning were warming up, and Lin Xiang had a delicious meal. The shrimps on the island were cheap, and the seafood station or nearby fishermen could easily deliver a few bags of them. Lin Xiang dried them in advance and put some into the soup or porridge to enhance the delicious taste.

After eating the hot seafood porridge, Lin Xiang's palms were warm. She braided a loose braid for herself and put it behind her head. She picked up some foreign candies she bought from the Jianghan City Food and Wine Fair and prepared to give them as gifts.

Song Qingya has gone out to teach in the family compound, so the things can only be sent to her at night. She is now working in the military primary school on the island. It is a military job arranged by her husband, Chief of Staff Jiang. The teaching content is quite easy. It mainly teaches students to recognize words, read slogans, and learn arithmetic in the morning, and take labor classes in the afternoon.

Jiang Saozi's family was there, and Lin Xiang took an oil-paper bag in advance and put some various candies in it and sent it to them. Jiang Saozi's three daughters were the most excited.

"Wow, Auntie, what kind of candy is this? I've never seen it before."

"This is some candy. It's soft and grape-flavored. It's delicious." Lin Xiang fed each of the three little girls a piece of candy, and then asked about the recovery of Sister-in-law Jiang and Instructor Sun.

Instructor Sun's parents came to help, and with the help of the orderlies arranged by the army and the neighbors, the two of them were able to take care of themselves. Now Jiang Wenfang is in good health and does not look pale. Instructor Sun's legs are also recovering soon. It is estimated that it will take another half a month. The stitches can also be removed.

After talking for a while, Lin Xiang prepared to go to Yuezhu's house to deliver candies. Before leaving, Jiang Wenfang gave her half a bag of peach cakes. When she was about to leave, the three maids in the family surrounded Lin Xiang to give her some gifts, chirping like three little sparrows.

Yingzi sucked the soft candy in her mouth, it was sweet and delicious. She squinted her eyes with enjoyment, turned around and saw the three boys from Political Commissar He's family who were drooling at the curb watching her sisters eating candy.

"Hmph!" Yingzi turned her head away and snorted.

Ever since they were beaten up by their own father last time, the chicken feather duster has been waving so hard that it is almost broken. The second, third and fourth sons of the He family have been well behaved recently. However, they have not eaten candy for several months, so they are greedy for anyone who eats it.

They didn't dare to grab the candy anymore, so they just stared at it, chewed it, and licked their lips.

"He Erbao, do you guys want some candy?" Lin Xiang looked at those kids with gleaming eyes.

"Ah!" The second son of the He family nodded blankly. He was the one who would start a dyeing workshop if given a little color. He called his two younger brothers over, thinking that Aunt Lin Xiang was going to give him candy. "I want to eat candy."

"I won't give candy to naughty children." Lin Xiang spread her hands, empty, "Look at how obedient and sensible the children in Aunt Jiang's family are. Only children like them can get candy."

He Erbao seemed to be irritated, thinking that this person was deliberately playing a trick on them. He wrinkled his face and said angrily, "Then...then we will take your candy!"

I'm not afraid even if my own father beats me!

It was amazing to see such a behavior on a six-year-old child. Lin Xiang just felt a headache and wondered how this family taught their child.

"You are quite capable. Go ahead and rob my husband. Your Uncle He will punish you." Lin Xiang said with a smile.

Hearing Uncle He, the three He brothers fell silent instantly.

Uncle He looked so scary, and his serious look made them tremble. Last time, when a few of them were fighting for candy, they were seen by Uncle He, and the posture of him approaching them was now imprinted in the minds of these three naughty children.

"No, I won't rob you." He Sanbao admitted and tugged at his second brother's sleeve.

Lin Xiang didn't expect that He Hongyuan's nickname was so useful. Even the most naughty children in the family compound were afraid of him.

In fact, He Hongyuan did not look fierce, but when he was serious, his aura was too strong. In addition, he was always serious and acted swiftly, so his reputation for majesty spread from the army to his family compound.

"Well, the three of you apologize to Lingling, Yingzi, and Xiaofang, and tell them that you shouldn't have snatched their candies. You were wrong." Lin Xiang took out a small bag from her pocket, and there were exactly three assorted candies left in it. "After you apologize, I'll reward you with three candies."

The three He brothers looked at the candy that exuded an alluring sweet smell and could not help swallowing their saliva, but what was the point of apologizing or admitting their mistakes?

They don’t admit it!

He Erbao pulled his two younger brothers away and said, "We won't admit our mistakes!"

Even if their own father wields a feather duster, they are unwilling to admit their mistakes!

Lin Xiang glanced at the dirty kids. Wow, they still refused to admit their mistakes. They could even resist the temptation of candy?

However, when the third and fourth twins of the He family were dragged away by their second brother, they kept looking back, reluctantly looking at the candy in Lin Xiang's hand and swallowing their saliva.

"Aunt Lin Xiang, they are very bad, don't give them candy!" Yingzi was so angry that her brows were wrinkled.

Lin Xiang squatted down and touched the little girl's head: "They are very bad now, but we have to see if we can make them less bad. They are young and have not learned well, so we have to teach them. Don't worry, this candy can't be given to them easily."

Lin Xiang also sent a bag of candies to Aunt Feng's house. They were all special candies from all over the country and were hard to buy. They were good stuff, so she distributed them to the workers as usual when they went to work the next day.

Director Zhao, Kong Zhenzhen, Ma Defa and Lin Xiang mixed the candies they had prepared into a large bag. Each worker in the workshop could get one or two candies, which made their mouths sweet and their hearts happy.

On this day, several people were not working in the office, but were all "bragging" in the workshop. The workers were too interested in the Food and Drinks Fair and asked a lot of questions. When they heard Lin Xiang talking about signing the bill at the Food and Drinks Fair, the faces of several unfriendly winery representatives changed, and everyone laughed and there was continuous laughter.

Melon seed lady Qiu Hongxia was still distributing melon seeds to everyone, smiling with her big white teeth showing: "It's so refreshing! They looked down on us, and we signed so many contracts in one go! Oh my, oh my, coconut juice can be sold in 11 places, will it be sold all over the country in the future?"

Yang Gong Zhuang Zhi Ling Yun: "Of course! It must be sold all over the country, so that 119 coconut juice can be seen in department stores everywhere!"

While the workers were in high spirits, Zhao Jianjun took the opportunity to discuss with everyone the subsequent expansion plan and recruitment plan that needed to be prepared to support the order.

The workers are the ones fighting on the front line and are most familiar with the production situation. Taking into account the various supply orders, the second factory's workshop must be expanded by two or three more, and the number of workers must also be increased. It just so happens that the summer family courtyard recruitment activity is about to come, and then we have to apply to the first factory to increase the number.

After all, in the past, Factory 2 was just a place where people just ate and waited for death. All the military dependents signed up for Factory 1, and only the dozen or so people at the bottom of the list were stuffed into Factory 2. This year, Factory 2 will not pick up the leftovers from Factory 1. They have to set standards and seriously select workers to join the factory!

Lin Xiang recorded the plan, and on the first day after returning to work, she went to the neighboring factory with Director Zhao to apply for expansion and recruitment.

Factory Director Huang went to the provincial capital for a meeting. Secretary Tang is now in charge of the factory. Facing the report on the outstanding achievements of Factory No. 2, which he had always disliked, in participating in the Food and Drinks Fair, Secretary Tang pursed his lips, his face flushed, sometimes green and sometimes red.

Zhao Jianjun was a man who would act when necessary, and he immediately said happily: "Secretary Tang, our Second Factory has lived up to the trust of the organization. We have successfully won orders from 11 cities. Our coconut juice will be sold outside Haining Province!"

Secretary Tang had always disliked the Second Factory which was doing nothing but waiting for death, and had proposed long ago to close the Second Factory and merge it into the First Factory to plan a small workshop, or simply cut off the soda production line and concentrate on making canned seafood. After all, no one wanted to have an extra tail that would hold them back every day.

He said a lot of harsh, critical and educational words, and never treated the people in Factory 2 well, never disguising his disdain and contempt. But now Factory 2 seems to be on the rise, and it has done things one by one that left him dumbfounded.

At the same time, my face hurts a little.

The words he had said before were still ringing in his ears. Secretary Tang frowned and only reminded him: "You should also be cautious and not be too lax or too arrogant."

It is impossible to expect him to praise the second factory as much as he praised the first factory. As a leader, he has to save face.

Zhao Jianjun knew this was Secretary Tang's behavior. He cursed him in his heart, but still smiled. "Secretary Tang, our factory will definitely not let down its guard. We are preparing to work hard. It's just that we have too many orders and our factory is too small. We don't have enough space to produce juice and we don't have enough workers."

Secretary Tang was stunned when he heard this: "You guys still want to..."

"Expand!" Zhao Jianjun pointed outside and said, "The area of ​​the second factory was not so small back then. It has been reduced repeatedly over the years, leaving only this one and a half acres of land. Now that the second factory is doing well, we must expand the land back."

The area and scale of Factory 2 were gradually reduced, which resulted in the appearance of Factory 2 being petite and delicate next to the huge Factory 1, just like a little rabbit squatting next to an elephant, so pitiful.

Lin Xiang handed over the expansion plan prepared by the staff of the Second Factory, as well as a brief report on the number of employees to be recruited and the requirements. "Secretary Tang, according to the production volume of the orders of the Second Factory, we need to expand two more workshops and purchase another set of equipment. The Second Factory will also need to recruit more workers during the summer recruitment. However, we hope that the assessment this time will be determined by the Second Factory itself so that it can select the most suitable employees."

Secretary Tang's temples were throbbing. Factory 2 really thought they were someone important. After hearing these requests, even the most capable shrimp sauce workshop in Factory 1 didn't dare to ask so much.

"Don't think you are so great just because you have achieved some success. You need to expand the factory, buy more equipment, and hire more workers. Why don't you just divide the work among yourselves and let yourself become the factory director?"

Zhao Jianjun: ...Is there such a good thing?

However, looking at Secretary Tang's gloomy face, he didn't say it.

"Secretary Tang, we also want to serve the people. We are eager to sell our coconut juice to the whole province and even the whole country, so that the lives of the people will be more colorful. If we don't expand the factory, recruit more workers, and buy more equipment, how can we produce coconut juice for the people?"

Zhao Jianjun kept talking passionately, which gave Secretary Tang an even bigger headache. Money, money, these people are debt collectors, so they tried every possible way to apply for grants.

"Alright, alright, stop reading to me." Secretary Tang was reluctant, but he knew that the Second Factory was now somewhat confident, and he could not hinder the development of the Second Factory no matter what he did, but..."Expanding the factory is not a trivial matter, and the leadership team needs to hold a meeting to discuss it. Whether it is the factory area or the allocation of funds, we must be cautious. Besides, when it comes to equipment, your factory's new equipment has only been purchased for a short time, where can we find equipment indicators now?"

Lin Xiang said softly, "Secretary Tang, we have already inquired about the equipment issue. I heard that the Jianghan City Brewery has a set of old soda production equipment that is idle. It is not too old and can be bought back for use. The price is reasonable. It only costs a quarter of the price of new equipment, and there is no need to ask the superiors to approve the equipment purchase quota."

Secretary Tang: "...you have thought it all out."

So we just wait for the factory to pay us.

Lin Xiang also learned Director Zhao's selflessness. She didn't care how gloomy Secretary Tang was. She took advantage of the situation and said, "The factory director and secretary don't need to worry about the recruitment. We will coordinate with the factory office of Factory 1 and give the specific number of workers and selection standards to the factory office. We will definitely not cause any trouble for Factory 1."

Everything was arranged properly, and Secretary Tang was speechless for a moment.

Why are the people in these two factories so cunning? Especially some of them are becoming more and more like Zhao Jianjun. It's like hitting cotton with a punch.

"Alright, alright. We'll hold a meeting to discuss the expansion of the factory and the purchase of equipment. As for recruiting workers, you can negotiate with the factory office when the time comes." Secretary Tang just wanted to get rid of the two people.

Zhao Jianjun happily took Lin Xiang away. Just as he reached the door of Secretary Tang's office, he suddenly slapped his forehead and remembered something. He took out a stack of receipts from his pocket and turned back.

Secretary Tang was annoyed: "Zhao Jianjun, do you have anything else to say?"

Zhao Jianjun: "Secretary Tang, the factory should reimburse us for all the expenses of our trip to the Food and Drinks Fair!"

Secretary Tang: "..."

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Zhao Jianjun, who insisted on applying for reimbursement despite Secretary Tang's unhappy look, was very satisfied: "In the past, our Second Factory didn't have the opportunity to go out to participate in such exchanges. Anyway, I heard that Factory One used to send workers out for study and exchange and they were all reimbursed. We can't bear the loss, so we have to reimburse."

Lin Xiang raised her hands in support: "Yes, of course it will be reimbursed."

"But seeing Xiao Tang like this, I feel happy." Zhao Jianjun liked to see Secretary Tang's complicated expression, the look on his face where he wanted to find fault but couldn't.

"Director, we are still in Factory 1, please be careful." He dared to whisper and call Xiao Tang in Factory 1. Lin Xiang was worried for the director, hoping he would not be too arrogant.

Zhao Jianjun and the other two walked back to the second factory and continued to talk: "When our factory is up and running, let Xiao Tang report to us and apply for funding from us! I will also torture him."

Lin Xiang: That’s awesome! I started dreaming in broad daylight.

The expansion of the plant and the purchase of second-hand equipment for Factory 2 were discussed at a meeting of Factory 1. After all, neither of them was a small amount. Lin Xiangze and Kong Zhenzhen discussed the recruitment requirements with the workers and refined the various standards.

After finishing their work, Lin Xiang and Kong Zhenzhen went to the Phnom Penh Grain and Oil Company with the guava juice that had just been blended in the factory.

Similarly, new products need to be sent to the Grain and Oil Company for approval before they can be put on the market. Because the 119 Food Factory No. 2 has made a lot of noise recently, especially at the National Food and Drinks Fair, it has gained a lot of popularity. The whole Haining Province has heard about Phnom Penh 119 Food Factory No. 2. The Phnom Penh Grain and Oil Company is also proud of it. It was a good bet to apply for a quota at the Food and Drinks Fair. Therefore, the attitude towards the two people is also much warmer.

Guava juice passed the inspection smoothly and began to appear on the counters of major department stores and supply and marketing cooperatives in Phnom Penh in mid-March.

After discussion, everyone decided to temporarily stop selling the previously blended coconut wine. The brewing process of coconut wine is more troublesome than fruit juice and soda. It takes a long time and the process is complicated. It cannot compete with beer and liquor in terms of alcohol. People who like to drink will find it too bland and not stimulating enough. It is not suitable for sale at the moment when the second factory is short of equipment and manpower.

However, Lin Xiangchang thought that the second factory could really develop fruit wine in the future. After a busy day, she leaned back in her chair and described the blueprint to Kong Zhenzhen: "When our factory covers several hundred acres, we will build many factories and buy new equipment. We can have more than ten flavors of soda and juice, and we can also open a fruit wine production line. By then, we may be the largest beverage factory in the country."

Kong Zhenzhen was sewing the sole of her shoe. She didn't even raise her head when she heard this and said, "Oh no! Xiaolin has been infected by Director Zhao."

I started dreaming in broad daylight.

Ma Defa was reading a collection of revolutionary poetry and began to recite it aloud:

Let's fight

For the ideal in my heart

Let's fight

.......

Zhao Jianjun strode into the office and heard Xiao Ma going crazy again. He interrupted his singing and called out to a few people: "Comrades, do you know how famous our factory is?"

The three people in the office looked at Director Zhao at the same time: "Where?"

"Director Huang just came back from the provincial capital and said that many other factory directors have heard about us! Sugar-coated wine will be in the spotlight."

Lin Xiang's face lit up: "Director, don't be too cocky, be careful not to blurt out the word 'Xiao Huang'."

Director Zhao: “…”

I don't know who Xiao Lin learned this from, how come he learned such bad things and even knows how to clean up others!

Guava juice has been selling well since its launch. Although it is not as popular as coconut juice, it is still the first choice for those who are looking for something new. The sour and sweet taste has attracted some people. Those who like it like it very much and think it is the best juice in the world. Those who don’t like it think the fruity sour taste is weird and not sweet enough.

But this is a seasonal drink, so it’s good to have something to add to it. Lin Xiang checked the sales situation in major department stores and supply and marketing cooperatives in Phnom Penh and was quite satisfied.

He then turned around and mentioned the adjustment of new flavors to the office: "The flavors of soda on the market are quite fixed now, and the flavors of each region are also very regional. We can also follow this and not only strengthen the regional flavors, but also add seasonal colors. For example, we can produce guava juice and mango juice in winter and spring, and produce more kumquat water and pineapple juice in summer... New products in specific seasons have a sense of freshness. People's expectations of our 119 factory are getting higher and higher, and they are getting more and more curious. It can also help to distinguish it from so many soda factories across the country and help to make a name for itself. The second is to enrich the flavors and seize the initiative."

Just like coconut juice, 119 was the first to launch coconut juice. Even though some others followed suit, they failed to become popular. Instead, the public remembered the name of 119 coconut juice more and more deeply, and almost equated coconut juice with the 119 factory.

"That's a good idea." Zhao Jianjun thought for a moment and clapped his hands. "We should mainly sell coconut juice. We can sell other fruit juices according to the seasons. We can sell some new ones every few months. They will definitely be fresh!"

Kong Zhenzhen also became excited. It was good to have a new product. "Let's sell the guava juice. In another month, mangoes will be available. We can make mango juice! I'll go get it done!"

Ma Defa drew inferences from his experience and recalled how the factory harvested coconuts. He immediately said, "There's no need to grow these fruits on a large scale. They're only available for a few months, so we can still find people to pick them in the wild. We can just spend money to buy them back, so we won't be too busy."

Lin Xiang nodded: "That's right."

Production at the second factory was in full swing. It was not until late March that Lin Xiang found time to go to the city with Yan Min, who was getting married at the beginning of the next month, to buy cloth for her wedding dress.

On Sunday, the two of them went into the city together and bought a nine-foot-long piece of red cloth from a department store. The color was bright red, a color that was stunning at first sight, and it was delicate, pretty, and particularly stern.

"I'm getting married, but I'm still a little nervous." Yan Min and Zhang Huafeng were also planning to hold a wedding banquet in the army cafeteria. However, unlike Lin Xiang, she was going to wear her military uniform in the morning and change into her wedding dress when it was time to eat. "I'm sure I won't be able to sleep well then."

Lin Xiang comforted her: "It's okay if you don't sleep the night before your wedding. You will still be excited and energetic the next day."

Thinking of the wedding next month, Lin Xiang was also very excited, and curiously asked: "By the way, your parents are coming over, and the people in the family of Political Commissar Zhang..."

After all, they had separated, so Lin Xiang was worried that the Zhang family would take the opportunity to cause trouble again.

Speaking of this, Yan Min had a lot to say: "You don't know, there was a quarrel in Huafeng's family, but it wasn't about him. After all, the division of the family property was witnessed by the team leader and the former village chief."

Lin Xiang understood what he meant: "Could it be that they are quarreling among themselves?"

"Yes!" Yan Min muttered excitedly, "The family used to be so united. I heard from Hua Feng that the captain contacted him and said that the family often quarreled, all because of money. One moment they said that the parents favored one of them, and the next they said that the brothers and sisters were too calculating. In short, there was no peace, and they were all clamoring to split up the family again."

Lin Xiang was amazed when she heard this: "Without Political Commissar Zhang to suck their blood, this family started to scheme against each other. Really."

"That's perfect. It's even better if they can't come. I don't have to worry about anything happening on the wedding day. It'll be quiet this way." Yan Min picked out a few more hair ties and hairpins. Lin Xiang bought some ordinary cotton cloth for herself and He Hongyuan, preparing to make summer clothes.

After returning to the island, the two went straight to the tailor shop. Lin Xiang made herself a blue straight dress, which was full of youthfulness. He Hongyuan's clothes had to be simpler in style, so she specifically told the old tailor to keep it simple and just make an ordinary short-sleeved shirt for convenience.

Yan Min was thinking about the style of her wedding dress. She had worn many performance costumes in the art troupe and had quite a lot of insights into clothes. The red wedding dress was divided into a top and pants. Yan Min wanted to put some small ideas into the design and was thinking about how to design the neckline of the top.

"Why don't we try making a plum blossom button along the curve?" Lin Xiang gestured on the fabric twice, her pale fingertips lingering on the large piece of red fabric, and finally stopping at the cuffs. "The cuffs can also echo it, with two small plum blossoms."

Yan Min's eyes lit up instantly, and after thinking about it carefully, he was full of amazement: "It must be very beautiful! Xiangxiang, you have an amazing brain!"

In return, Yan Min specially gave Lin Xiang a small piece of lipstick to use secretly: "We can apply for lipstick for performances in the art troupe, but everyone can secretly save a little bit, so you can use it as it is."

This is a lipstick that you can't buy outside. Even if you can find it, you wouldn't dare to put it on to make a bright red lip and go out to show off, otherwise you'll be labeled as a little Bourgogia.

Lin Xiang didn't dare to put on makeup before going out, but she still liked it. After all, she was used to going out without makeup, and sometimes she missed the time when she could put on makeup.

After returning home, Lin Xiang put on red lipstick in front of the mirror. The thin application made her lips look fresh and slightly shiny, adding a bit of lively color.

When He Hongyuan returned home, he saw his wife admiring herself in the mirror. The woman in the mirror had sparkling red lips, full lip beads, and was as tender as a blooming rose, tempting to be picked.

"Did you put something on your lips?" He Hongyuan still couldn't remember what that thing was called, but he seemed to have heard his brother Zhang Huafeng mention it, saying that it was only available in the art troupe where Yan Min was, and it couldn't be bought or sold outside.

"Minmin gave me this lipstick!" Lin Xiang turned around and smiled. Her lips were red, her teeth were white, and her face was charming. She looked no worse than the actresses in the posters on the wall of the cinema. "By the way, Minmin and I went shopping today. Do you know what I heard about Political Commissar Zhang?"

He Hongyuan walked to the dressing table, leaned on it, and said calmly, "Is someone in his family making a fuss about dividing the family property?"

"Yes!" Lin Xiang traced her red lips with her hands, repeatedly retouching the lines and outlines. Looking at her cherry-like red lips in the mirror, she smiled faintly and continued, "Their family is also quite scary. Now they are fighting on their own, but will they come to trouble Political Commissar Zhang again after fighting?"

"No." He Hongyuan had heard his good brother mention this a while ago, so he gave him a tip. "He has already contacted the commune. If the family members come to the army to cause trouble again and affect the work of the army, all the military benefits for the Zhang family will be cancelled. After hearing this, the family will be even more afraid to come."

Because of this, parents, children, brothers and sisters have been counting the money they have taken from Zhang Haifeng over the years, always feeling that they have received too little and want the other party to give more.

In the past, they were united to deal with Zhang Huafeng alone, but now they are divided.

Lin Xiangchong gave him a thumbs up: "Great!"

Transform external contradictions into internal contradictions and they will collapse on their own.

He Hongyuan said nothing, but just stared tenderly at those red lips that opened and closed, which were dazzling and charming.

Seeing He Hongyuan staring at her rosy lips, Lin Xiang smiled, turned around, put on a thick layer of lipstick, stood up and kissed the man hard on the face.

The usually serious Captain He had a stern expression and a gloomy demeanor. There was even a bright red lip mark on his cheek, which was really discordant.

Lin Xiang stared at the man's face again and again, smiling more and more wantonly, her almond-shaped eyes gleaming, the corners of her lips raised, and she even held out a small mirror to He Hongyuan, letting him admire it himself: "Captain He, take a quick look, hahaha, he's still very handsome, it doesn't affect anything."

He Hongyuan glanced at the mirror and saw a red lipstick mark suddenly appearing on his cheek. He smiled helplessly.

"Comrade Yan Min is really brave. How dare he come up with such a thing?" Cosmetics such as lipstick are products of petty bourgeoisie, completely sugar-coated bullets of the capitalist class. Their sale is strictly prohibited outside, and only art troupes or other performance activities can apply for their distribution.

"We are just trying to show off a little bit, is that not okay?" Lin Xiangchong frowned and snorted, "Please rest assured, Captain He, this kind of sugar-coated bullet from the bourgeoisie will not corrupt me. I will firmly fight for the revolution and serve the people!"

He Hongyuan's serious expression was broken when he saw his wife's cute and cute salute and assurance. The corners of his lips lifted uncontrollably: "It's good to be so firm."

"Of course I am firm, I am the successor of socialism~" Lin Xiangyu said lightly, raising her hand to greet her mouth, "I will wipe it immediately, I will never be corroded."

However, the man grabbed her wrist in mid-air, and spun her around twice with such force that she fell into He Hongyuan's arms.

The man approached with lowered eyebrows and said in a low voice: "I will wipe it for you. Little Buljoya must be severely beaten."

......

Lin Xiang's petty bourgeois style was indeed decisively defeated by He Hongyuan, a determined proletarian fighter, and not a single piece of armor remained.

He ate all the lipstick off, and her lips were even redder than before she put on lipstick!

Lin Xiang put the remaining lipsticks at the bottom of the box and never dared to take them out again.

The next day, Lin Xiang went to work with rosy lips, drinking water to moisten her lips. Not long after, she saw Director Zhao excitedly returning to the room to call people.

"Hurry, everyone come here, Factory 1 is going to allocate land to us to expand the factory!" Zhao Jianjun took the hand-drawn factory map on the desk, followed by three people from the office, and walked towards Factory 1 in a heroic and high-spirited manner.