Chapter 26 City Three Good Families 1
As the twelfth lunar month approached, the weather became even colder and there was no work to do in the fields. Men, women, and children from the Pingxi Production Brigade would come out to play cards and have fun when they had nothing to do.
The Gu family did not dare to relax. Miao Xiujiu asked the women to sew shoe soles and insoles at home, spin yarn and weave cloth, and save some and secretly take them to the market to sell. If they couldn't sell them, they would exchange them for some coarse grains or something. As for the men, it was too cold and they were frozen, so they could no longer weave straw mats. They went out to the brick kiln to find some odd jobs. After working for a day, they could get some food coupons, which was at least an income.
The children went to the mountains as usual, looking for wild vegetables in the increasingly bare mountain caves, such as gray-gray vegetables and wormwood. If they were lucky, they could pick up some sour dates, wild peaches, or dig out some bird eggs.
Gu Shengtian especially liked to drag Fubao up the mountain to look for them, because he found that as long as he brought Fubao with him, it seemed particularly easy to pick up bird eggs or wild apples to eat.
This was a secret, and he was too smart to tell anyone else in the family - he was afraid that his brothers would snatch Fubao from him.
Although the weather was cold in the twelfth lunar month, the days in Pingxi Production Brigade were peaceful and tranquil. The people were poor but content and hardworking.
If there was only one discordant family, it would probably be Nie Laosan's family. Her daughter fell into a quagmire, got cold, and caught a cold. She went to the clinic in the commune for treatment. After several days of treatment, she was finally cured, but it cost a lot of money and a lot of damage.
Because of this, Nie Laosan's wife was in a lot of trouble and complained every day. Chen Youfu had no choice but to go to her house many times to persuade her and helped reimburse some of the medical expenses. At the same time, he made the eldest son of the Nie family pay some money, and the matter was finally over.
Nie Laosan's wife was dissatisfied with this: "Who harmed my child?"
Chen Youfu felt so miserable. Being a team leader was not easy. At least he was an official in charge of a production team, but in reality he was just serving the people. He had to run around and sometimes even had to pay for the food with his own money!
And just when he was worried about the affairs of Nie Laosan's family, finally a piece of good news came - the old Gu family's place in the city's advanced five-good family was finally confirmed, and the higher-ups gave a notice saying that they were selected.
When Chen Youfu heard the news, he rode his bicycle directly from the commune back to the production brigade, then dropped his bicycle and ran to Gu's house.
Who knew that when he was halfway through running, he saw Nie Lao San's wife leading Sheng Yin towards this side. He quickly restrained the joy on his face and put on a calm and serious face.
Nie Laosan's wife: "Hey, Captain, you look so happy, what's the good news?"
Chen Youfu knew that Nie Laosan's wife and the Gu family were not on good terms, so he didn't dare mention the matter of the "Five Good Families". He said vaguely, "I just came back from a meeting at the commune and was planning to visit each family."
Nie Laosan's wife: "Well, then why don't you come to my house and take a look?"
Chen Youfu: “…”
Why am I going to your house? Haven’t I been to your house enough lately?
Chen Youfu felt very sad.
Shengyin next to him frowned, thinking about Chen Youfu's impetuous look just now, and suddenly thought of something and understood it immediately.
Are you going to report the news? The city has issued a notice, and we've been recognized as advanced five-good families.
Shengyin knew exactly what was going to happen next. The Gu family would be overjoyed. They would go to the city for training, receive red flowers, certificates of merit, and broaden their horizons...
All of this used to belong to the Nie family, and it was what his father would experience, but now, it has all been transferred to the Gu family.
Shengyin stared at Chen Youfu, wondering what had gone wrong. In this book, wasn't the Nie family supposed to be on a path of smooth sailing and prosperity? How could everything that belonged to the Nie family be gone?
Shengyin recalled how Li Mingshuan held Fubao's hand that day. What tricks did Fubao use?
She was so young, how could she persuade a man like Li Mingshuan with words and methods? And how could Li Mingshuan hold her hand with such a loving expression?
And this Chen Youfu, is also taking good care of Fubao?
Fubao, she is so scheming.
Shengyin gritted his teeth and suddenly remembered that he was tricked by Fubao and fell into the muddy field.
She actually used such a method to deceive herself and almost lost her life.
What a cruel heart.
Chen Youfu listened to Nie Laosan's wife explaining herself to him, and mentioned how pitiful her family was, and how her husband could barely get off the kang and couldn't do heavy work, with tears and snot. His scalp tingled when he heard it, and he had to deal with it reluctantly, thinking of getting rid of it quickly. Who knew that at this time, he inadvertently saw Shengyin's eyes looking at him.
That look...
Chen Youfu was startled and looked carefully, but when he looked over, he found that she was normal, nothing special, just an ordinary little girl.
Chen Youfu thought that maybe he had seen it wrong, and he gave Nie Laosan's wife a perfunctory talk. Finally, he got rid of it and hurried to Gu's house.
When we arrived at the Gu family's house, we saw the whole family busying around. Although there were many people, they were all organized. Even the children were feeding the chickens, sweeping the floor, and helping to carry things.
Chen Youfu sighed: "Although the Gu family is poor, it's really clear that they live a happy life."
Miao Xiuju was just coming out of the house carrying a winnowing basket of mixed beans, intending to pick some while the sun was still bright. She looked up and saw Chen Youfu: "Youfu, how come you have time to come over to our house? There's some sorghum soup in the kitchen. Would you like some?"
Chen Youfu quickly shook his head: "Aunt, I didn't come here to drink soup today, I came here to tell you something very good."
Miao Xiuju: "What?"
When Chen Youfu arrived, everyone in the family, young and old, looked over.
Chen Youfu laughed heartily: "The quota for the city's advanced five-good families we mentioned last time has come down and has been decided. It's our family. Our family is the city's advanced three-good family!"
He was really happy when he thought about it: "This is the only spot, and it was given to our Gu family. Aunt, are you happy?"
Miao Xiujiu occasionally heard people mention this matter these days, but she didn't take it too seriously because she knew it was a great honor and thought it would definitely not fall upon her family. She didn't expect that it would actually happen now?
She smiled so hard that her teeth showed. "Happy, happy, this is a great joy, a great joy! Oh, you are so lucky, sit down quickly!"
Then he started yelling at Bonnie, "Hurry into the house and get the pickled fish we have hidden away. Give it to your uncle."
Chen Youfu quickly shook his head and waved his hands: "Auntie, no, please don't take that. We are doing official business and cannot accept a single needle or thread from the masses. Besides, this matter was also reviewed by the leaders of the commune who asked me to write a document based on our family's situation and submitted it."
Miao Xiujiu insisted that Baoni bring a pickled fish and gave it to Chen Youfu.
Chen Youfu felt embarrassed and had to take it. At this time, several men from the Gu family also came over and asked about this matter curiously. Chen Youfu quickly told them the whole story of this five-good family.
Chen Youfu finally said with a smile, "Your family should make preparations and nominate someone to receive the award. They will also have to participate in a study tour in the city."
Visiting and studying? Going to the city to receive an award?
The eyes of all the Gu family members present lit up.
Chen Youfu simply told everyone about the city: "... Once you enter the city, you have to take the bus. You can also visit factories, study in classrooms, listen to teachers' lectures, watch movies, teach you to sing, and learn the latest propaganda spirit..."
The entire Gu family listened attentively.
Miao Xiuju frowned, and suddenly a question occurred to her: "How can I pay for the trip to the city? What about food? Where can I find accommodation?"
That’s a lot of expense!
Chen Youfu chuckled, "Aunt, look how worried you are... This person was sent to the city by the commune to study. The commune paid for everything, including the travel expenses. When they get to the city, the city provides food and accommodation, and even gives out prizes."
When Miao Xiuju heard that she didn't have to pay for the trip herself, she was immediately delighted: "That's great!"
After seeing Chen Youfu off, the brothers of the Gu family just let it go and went about their own business, but the expressions of their wives became a little subtle.
Niu Sanni thought about it, sighed, and sighed again: "Wei Min is too simple-minded and can't read. I'm afraid he can't go."
When Gu Dayong was young, his family was relatively well-off, and he wanted to send his children to a private school. However, Gu Weimin had never liked studying since childhood. It is said that after being beaten by Gu Dayong, he was sent to a private school for three days. He could only recite the phrase "Man is born good" and never set foot in the school again.
Niu Sanni heard that going to the city was so good, and of course she was looking forward to it. But thinking about Gu Weimin's situation, he was illiterate and blind. Even if he went to the city, he would still be in the dark. Knowing that there was no chance, she said helplessly: "You guys fight for it, it's such a good opportunity."
Shen Hongying's eyes lit up, and she was eager to try: "Weiguo can read, so going to the city should be no problem. He can handle it, but of course it depends on what my parents think..."
As he spoke, he glanced secretly at Miao Xiuju, hoping that she would speak.
After hearing this, Liu Zhaodi clenched her fists and looked at Miao Xiujiu longingly.
She also wanted her man to go to the city to broaden his horizons. Such opportunities were rare, so of course she had to grab them if she could. Maybe after going to the city to broaden his horizons, if she was lucky, she would get pregnant with a big fat boy.
Liu Guizhi didn't think much about it. She felt that her husband was the youngest and had not been liked by Miao Xiujiu since childhood. Such a good thing would never happen to Gu Weidong, so she didn't have much hope. She listened to Chen Youfu's words just for fun, and then she lowered her head and continued to work.
Miao Xiujiu looked at the expressions of her daughters-in-law and a sneer appeared on her lips for a moment.
She had long seen through the personalities of her daughters-in-law.
The eldest daughter-in-law, Shen Hongying, always rushes forward in everything. She is indispensable in everything. Everyone looks at her eagerly, waiting for her to give the order.
The second daughter-in-law has a cheerful personality but is a bit naive and doesn't know how to control her words. Listen, what kind of words are she saying?
The third daughter-in-law is quiet and secretive, but she is the most petty. She usually keeps an eye on things and plots things, and she is the best at doing bad things and stirring up trouble behind the scenes.
As for the fourth daughter-in-law, she is a fool!
He has such a weak temper that he doesn't even try to argue. He's so useless. It makes me angry just thinking about it!
Facing the expectant gazes of Shen Hongying and Liu Zhaodi, she coughed and said solemnly, "I need to discuss this matter with your father and hold a fair and just family meeting. Now, go get to work."
In a word, all the daughters-in-law were sent away.
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