Yu Rujia stroked his head and said, "A family doesn't necessarily have to live together every day. As long as we know they are well, that's enough. One day, our family will come together openly and honestly."
Duofu is a child who listens to advice. He rubbed his hand against hers, his little face full of dependence: "I'll listen to Auntie."
Yu Rujia: "Keep an eye on Duoxi and don't let him talk about your father to anyone."
After giving a few more instructions, the matter of Xia Jingsheng's appearance was considered closed.
Jiangcheng Railway Station
Gao Xiujuan was searching for Gao Guojing in the crowded throng.
She came to pick them up not because she was worried about Gao Guojing's safety, but to prevent him from secretly keeping the soap when they weren't looking.
Gao Xiujuan felt that no amount of precaution was too much against Gao Guojing, who had a criminal record.
Having learned from her previous experience of picking someone up, Gao Xiujuan easily found Gao Guojing, who had gained weight. Her first words to him were, "Guojing, how much soap did you bring back this time?"
Gao Guojing, who had just squeezed out of a crowd and was still catching his breath, heard these words and began to doubt whether he was really Gao Xiujuan's biological son.
Gao Guojing put down the two large bags he was carrying and answered Gao Xiujuan's question just as she was about to explode.
Gao Guojing: "Mom, I brought back dozens of bars of soap this time, enough for us."
Hearing about the dozens of bars of soap, Gao Xiujuan was delighted. Her skin had improved a lot recently, and many people had asked her what she had been using.
Some of these people can be ignored, but others have helped them in the past.
Given the Xia family's background, the fact that Xia Taishun could stay peacefully in the military region was largely due to their support. These were people with whom she had risked her life. When people asked her about it, she couldn't just give them a random answer.
Gao Guojing brought a lot of soap this time, so he can share some with others.
With the soap she had been longing for, Gao Xiujuan finally noticed the bags he had brought back. Seeing that there were three bags full again, she gave him a light tap in annoyance.
Gao Xiujuan: "Didn't I say that you weren't allowed to take anything other than soap? Why did you bring back so much?"
Gao Guojing: "Mom, these are all homemade sauces, nothing expensive. You'll see when you get back."
Gao Xiujuan: "Can't we just buy or make the sauce ourselves? Why do you have to get it from your brother? I think you deserve a beating."
Gao Guojing: "These sauces are different from what we usually eat. They're so delicious that you'll want to eat them again and again."
The sauce that Gao Guojing brought back was indeed very popular. Xia Taishun even took out some wine and drank it with Xia Jingrong.
Xia Jingrong took one bottle of each of the three sauces with him when he left.
He couldn't expect to eat much of this kind of food back in the dormitory. His comrades would share his sauce, and within a few days, more than ten kilograms of sauce would be gone.
When he really wanted to eat, Xia Jingrong still had to come to Xia Taishun's place.
After a busy half-month, the textile factory finally resumed full production, and Gao Shujing returned to the commune to report for duty.
The man under his command had made a name for himself, and President Liu was beaming with pride. The great contributor greeted him as soon as he entered, and he was all smiles.
President Liu warmly invited, "Shujing, come sit down and let's talk."
Gao Shujing sat down on the sofa: "President, please speak."
President Liu personally brewed the tea and poured another cup of tea for Gao Shujing.
Gao Shujing tried to intervene several times, but he was stopped each time.
President Liu: "You've done such a great service, what's wrong with me pouring you a cup of tea? If everyone around me was as capable as you, I'd be happy to serve you tea and water every day."
Gao Shujing laughed and said, "You are the leader, and you have to take the lead in many things in the commune. It's not your turn to serve tea and water."
President Liu: "Thanks to you, the textile factory has increased its output by 20% after making those changes. They don't have to worry about their targets for this year."
Gao Shujing: "It's all the result of the active cooperation of all units."
President Liu: "You're a great contributor, no need to be modest. With your skills, the town mayor and Director Lu of the steel mill are both eyeing you and want to poach you. Are you really not planning to go?"
The division here is a certain brigade of a certain town in a certain city, unlike the division in some places which is a certain brigade of a certain county in a certain city.
The town mayor is Liu's superior, the steel mill is the town's eldest son, and Factory Director Lu's rank is equal to the town mayor's. Gao Shujing's move there means a promotion.
These two people had approached Gao Shujing long ago, and he had already refused. President Liu had also received this news, and he was surprised that Gao Shujing could resist the temptation of promotion.
Gao Shujing: "The town and the steel plant are both in the town, right next to our commune. If needed, I can go there anytime without having to go through all that trouble of being transferred back and forth."
The Dongyuan Commune office was located on the edge of the town center; it only took ten minutes to cycle there from Shangfen Brigade.
Gao Shujing would naturally not miss the opportunity to improve his treatment, but the premise was that he could stay in Shangfen Brigade, which was his purpose in coming here.
If he went to the town mayor or the steel mill, it would be almost impossible to get a position similar to that in the commune, with the same benefits as working in the brigade. That's why Gao Shujing refused their offers.
President Liu was unaware of Gao Shujing's ulterior motives and simply assumed that he wanted to cultivate the rural market.
Director Liu: "You're just so honest. Fine, since you're determined to stay in our commune, I won't do anything that would hurt people's feelings. I'll promote you one rank to level 21, and your salary will be 62 yuan from now on."
“You’re at the same level as me. This is the highest level you can reach in our commune. If it weren’t for your great contribution this time, you would have been stuck at level 22 as a staff officer.”
“When you submitted your application to become a level 21 cadre, the mayor approved it immediately. He also said that there would be a lot of work to be done in the town in the future, and he would need you to help share some of it.”
"Of course, they won't come to you for everything. You still spend most of your time at the Shangfen Brigade."
Gao Shujing was surprised by this unexpected surprise: "Thank you, Chairman. I am like a brick in our commune, ready to be moved wherever needed."
President Liu: "Alright, after what happened at your home a few days ago, I bet you're itching to fly back right now. I won't take up any more of your time, go back now."
Gao Shujing returned to his familiar home, hugged Yu Rujia tightly, and kissed her passionately before telling her the good news of his level up.
Yu Rujia: "Now that you've gone out, all the units in the town know your name. You're going to be very busy from now on."
Gao Shujing: "Before I was here, those factories were still running, so there wasn't as much work as we imagined. My main focus was still at home. Thank you for your hard work during the time I was away."
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