Chapter 161 I've given up on that idea
Yin Qing and Xiao Taohua greeted Lin Tiangen with smiles, and the mother and daughter went to the kitchen together to bring out the food.
These meals were cooked by Xiao Taohua. Yin Qing had initially strongly refused when Xiao Taohua asked to cook, but his daughter was stubborn and couldn't bear to see her parents cook for them after work. Eventually, he gave in and let her do as she pleased. Unexpectedly, his daughter's cooking skills improved significantly. Even so, unless absolutely necessary, Yin Qing and his wife still didn't want Xiao Taohua to cook.
Besides the couple's persuasion, Tieguai Li and the old Chinese medicine doctor shared the same idea. So when they were around, they would usually help Xiao Taohua with her meals. At first, they even took care of the meals for Yin Qing and his wife. Later, Xiao Taohua felt that she shouldn't trouble them, so she started cooking for her parents herself.
Little Peach Blossom didn't find cooking tiring, but she knew it was because everyone cared about her. Sometimes, when the old doctor or chef cooked, she wouldn't say, "I'll do it myself," because that would only hurt their feelings. So, she was very open about the food, and if she ate something good, she would smile and offer her opinions. Both the eater and the cook were happy, and the relationship became even more harmonious.
There were four dishes on the table, not many, but enough for three people.
Lin Guangsheng took a bite of food and said, "Go ahead and speak."
Lin Tiangen didn't mince words and asked the question he had been wanting to ask: "Uncle Guangsheng, is it loose up here?" He pointed to the top as he said this.
"What do you think?" Lin Guangsheng asked, taking a bite of rice.
"I think things might be developing in a positive direction." Although there has been a lot of commotion over the years, the worst years were actually just a few. Anyone could see the general trend. But that's what they say. Before there is any definite news, no one dares to say anything. They discuss everything in secret.
"After so many years, things should be getting better. Your idea is correct."
"Really? Hehe." Lin Tiangen chuckled, scratching the back of his head.
He only acted somewhat foolish in front of respected elders; in front of most people, he was quite authoritative, and this authority grew stronger year by year, making people afraid to look him in the eye. Of course, this refers to the villagers of Xiaolin Village production team; outside the village, the head of Xiaolin Village was actually not a particularly powerful figure.
It's normal to bow and scrape. We've even been tripped up by others before, but thankfully, that's all in the past. People should look forward, and the production team should look forward too.
"but……"
"But what?"
"However, the darkest hour is always before dawn, so if you have any ideas, just give up on them."
"Well, Uncle Guangsheng, how did you know I was thinking something?" Lin Tiangen said somewhat awkwardly.
"We don't know each other well. It's good for young people to be quick-witted and have ideas, but they also need to be realistic. Tell me, what did you want to do before?"
Lin Tiangen didn't hide anything from Lin Guangsheng: "I heard that you can make a lot of money on the black market, so I thought we could take our production team's stuff over there."
"That's a good idea, but have you thought about what would happen if you got caught?"
"I think the authorities are still pretty lax in their oversight."
Lin Guangsheng put down his chopsticks and bowl.
“Guang, Uncle Guangsheng…”
"Tiangen, don't take the risk. What if things suddenly get tough? You think you'll end up like this? Fortune may be found in danger, but first and foremost, you need to have the ability to protect yourself."
Lin Tiangen immediately became serious: "Yes, Uncle Guangsheng, I understand. Don't worry, I won't have that thought."
Lin Guangsheng picked up his chopsticks again: "If even you have this idea, then I imagine there are quite a few people in the production team who share it. I've told you what to do; you can decide what to do next. Of course, you can't expect everyone to listen to you, but you still have to do what needs to be done. At least if something really goes wrong, it won't affect the production team."
"Don't worry, I understand!"
"Well, I understand."
"Uncle Guangsheng, I'll be going now. I'll think about this matter seriously."
"Then you should go back first, I won't keep you."
Lin Tiangen left Lin Guangsheng's side with a serious expression.
Yin Qing looked at her husband: "Is it really over?"
"I don't know," Lin Guangsheng shook his head.
As for information, he didn't know much, but he had always been a vigilant person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have become the deputy factory director at such a young age. Xiao Taohua was one factor, but his ability was another.
"Sigh, I hope it's good news."
"really."
"Alright, let's not talk about these heavy topics anymore. I heard that the production team has spots for the Workers-Peasants-Soldiers University this year?"
"Yes, there is one."
"It seems the production team is about to cause trouble again, especially with the new educated youth," Yin Qing said thoughtfully.
The production team also had this quota back then. The family originally wanted Xiao Taohua, but she didn't want it, so it was given to a young intellectual named Chu Wenyu.
When the incident came to light, many people in the production team were unhappy, feeling that an outsider had taken their spot. Later, the men in the village came up with a solution: an on-the-spot exam, with the highest scorer getting the spot. Unsurprisingly, Chu Wenyu was the one who scored the highest. Although he wasn't very efficient at work when he first arrived, he persevered and eventually even scored a perfect 10 points every day.
To be honest, it's not that people are dissatisfied with Chu Wenyu, but rather with his status as an outsider.
For several years after that, there were no such spots available, but unexpectedly, there were spots available again after a few years.
"Tiangen will handle it." Lin Guangsheng wasn't too worried.
When Lin Tiangen first took office as the brigade leader, he was naive and inexperienced in handling affairs. Now, several years have passed, and he is no longer the same Lin Tiangen he once was.
Yin Qing nodded in agreement: "That's right, Tiangen is a trustworthy kid, he does a much better job than Guangyi."
The couple can now speak of the people in the old house with equanimity; they are familiar strangers.
When adults usually talk about such serious matters, Xiao Taohong doesn't participate and just listens quietly. But when her parents mentioned the educated youth, Xiao Taohong couldn't help but ask, "Mom and Dad, what kind of trouble does it cause at the educated youth settlement?"
She remembered that the panel mentioned competing for places in the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University.
"I don't know, we'll find out when the time comes. But Little Peach Blossom, don't get too close to the educated youth settlement." Yin Qing couldn't help but instruct her daughter.
Since they are from out of town, we need to be wary; no one knows whether the visitors are good or bad.
"Mm." Little Peach Blossom nodded.
Although she nodded, Little Peach Blossom felt she could secretly take a look.
I'm so curious, wondering if reality will really unfold the way it's described on that panel.
After all, the names of the educated youth mentioned above were indeed from their production team, and many things matched up; only the things that hadn't happened yet were unknown.
For the first time in her life, Xiao Taohua felt a guilty sense of being outwardly compliant but inwardly rebellious. Fortunately, her parents didn't notice, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
(End of this chapter)
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