Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Waiting for the New Western Propaganda Staff to...
After New West's publicity officer, Xiao Wang, finished his introduction and invited three people to sit in on the course, He Qiumei couldn't help but sigh, "This publicity and admissions staff is so eloquent, they could be performing crosstalk on the Spring Festival Gala."
Lin Wan's lips curled up: "After all, the registration fee for one person is several hundred yuan, so I have to work hard."
Lin Hong agreed: "That's right!"
New Western described the path to learning English and taking the TOEFL as a smooth road. The three of them were listening in at the end of the classroom. The enthusiasm for learning English in the simple classroom was even more intense. It was no wonder that Feng Yan was so excited for a while.
Even during breaks from studying, there were people returning from Country M who shared their success stories there, describing a fascinating world.
As they left New Western, He Qiumei couldn't help but sigh, "This is quite large-scale, like a real school. You know what? If I hadn't disliked English in college, I might have given it a try."
Lin Wan knew that Qiumei was not good at language learning, and she would never want to enroll in New Western School.
"Second sister." Lin Wan was worried that Lin Hong might get carried away. "You wouldn't..."
"New West looks quite formal."
Lin Wan's heart skipped a beat: "You don't really want to sign up..."
He Qiumei was surprised: "Sister Lin Hong, do you really want to go?"
"What do you think about me signing up to be a publicity officer? I've been quietly asking Xiao Wang about it, and her salary is pretty good. She's usually looking for a part-time publicity person!"
He Qiumei & Lin Wan: QAQ
It turns out that they want to make money from the New West.
Lin Hong knew they were mistaken and couldn't help but laugh, "What are you thinking? A few hundred yuan registration fee? Isn't that just robbing me? I'm not going!"
The three of them had dinner nearby and then left. Lin Wan took a taxi back to Cuihu Villa District. When she arrived home, she happened to meet her parents-in-law who were returning from a walk after dinner.
Fu Zhiyong and Jiang Yuehua asked about Lin Wan's health. While the three of them were talking at the door of the villa, Fu Xiuhuai drove back.
The bright car lights cut through the dim night, and Lin Wan saw a man getting out of a car with a bag in his hand.
"Dad, Mom, are you going out for a walk?" Fu Xiuhuai knew his parents' current pace of life, which was very simple. They had suffered in the past, and now they just needed to enjoy their old age.
"Yes, I spoke with your uncle Chen and aunt Wei for a while. They're having a wedding next month, so you have to make time to come out. After all, he's the brother you watched grow up."
"Okay." Fu Xiuhuai was talking to his parents, but his right hand was around Lin Wan's waist, and he walked into the house with her. "Chen Jun is getting married too, it's really soon."
"Of course not. They all get married at a young age. He's only 23 this year, and he hasn't caused any worries to his family at all." Jiang Yueying was worried that Lin Wan didn't understand, so she explained to her, "The Chen family used to be neighbors with ours, and we knew each other well. Chen Jun has always regarded Xiu Huai as his elder brother. He loved to follow him around when he was young. Unlike this guy, he got married at 30."
Lin Wan smiled and followed Jiang Yueying to look at Fu Xiuhuai who was being scolded.
It's really rare to see Boss Fu being scolded, and it takes his parents to step in.
Lin Wan felt that she was also gloating, and for some reason she found this scene particularly fresh.
But Fu Xiuhuai didn't care much and even brought the fight to Lin Wan's side: "Mom, that's not my fault. It's Comrade Lin Wan's fault for marrying here this year. If she had graduated from college earlier, your son wouldn't have to get married at this age."
Lin Wan, who was enjoying the show, said: ???
Jiang Yueying had never heard her son talk like this before. She burst into laughter and winked at the old man frantically. The old couple supported each other as they went upstairs, whispering in low voices so that the young people behind them could hear.
"Oh my, Xiu Huai can still talk like this. I thought this kid would never understand!"
Fu Zhiyong chuckled twice: "He is not as good as me and his elder brother. We got married so quickly! This guy is good at doing things, but he is at a disadvantage when it comes to talking. He is so stubborn!"
When they returned to the bedroom and closed the door, Lin Wan couldn't help but mutter, "You're pushing the blame on me for your parents scolding you?"
This man is really shameless.
Fu Xiuhuai raised his eyebrows: "I am telling the truth. It is indeed your fault. Otherwise, I would not have been urged until this year."
Lin Wan glared at him and went to the bathroom to wash up first.
The bedroom was already quite chilly at the end of December. The bed was now covered in freshly fluffed cotton, making it comfortable and soft. Lin Wan put on her pajamas and lay down, feeling as if she were in the clouds. She couldn't help but wonder, "Where do you fluff your cotton? I've never seen anything this soft and comfortable."
Fu Xiuhuai naturally didn't ask too much about these things: "Tomorrow, ask Aunt Wang to make a few more beds and send them directly back to Linjia Village."
Lin Wan stared at the man for a few seconds, suspecting that he was the worm in her stomach who could guess everything.
Mentioning Linjia Village, Lin Wan recalled what Aunt Wang had mentioned last time and couldn't help but ask, "You... went to Linjia Village more than ten years ago?"
"Who told you that?"
"Aunt Wang, she also said that you funded the construction of roads in several nearby villages." Lin Wan slowly turned around under the soft bedding and came face to face with Fu Xiuhuai. "Are you doing this because you want to be a kind-hearted boss?"
Lin Wan was becoming more and more confused. Fu Xiuhuai had changed from the gentle and refined person he was in the first two months of their relationship. His inner domineering nature was now revealed. But recently, Lin Wan felt that he was different.
How many sides does this man have?
"You wouldn't believe me even if I told you."
Fu Xiuhuai was unwilling to tell the truth or lies. Lin Wan was so angry that she turned around slowly, leaving her cold back to him.
A man's muffled laughter echoed from behind him. "Back then, our family suffered a lot and was sent to a farm for reform. It was ten years later before we were rehabilitated and returned. By then, the reform and opening-up policy had already begun for a few years, and I was traveling around doing business. Mingjun insisted on following me. One time, he even begged me to get on my car. I was already near your commune, but because I had to run errands and it was inconvenient to bring a child with me, I had no choice but to send him to Linjia Village. We have a distant relative in Linjia Village, and I sent him there to be cared for for a while."
Lin Wan remembered this incident. A child from the city came to a family in Linjia Village. The child wore new and beautiful clothes and became the envy of many other children.
"So it was you who brought Fu Mingjun here." Lin Wan turned around and looked at Fu Xiuhuai, "I haven't even seen you before."
Fu Xiuhuai pulled the corner of his mouth and raised his hand to touch Lin Wan's eyebrows: "Even if I have seen you, you don't remember it. You were so young at that time, how could you remember anything? Go to sleep."
Lin Wan became sleepy after she became pregnant and fell asleep soon after.
In the dream, she seemed to have returned to her childhood. At that time, she had no hope of returning to the city, so her biological parents adopted her to her uncle's family. Lin Wan heard her parents say to her uncle outside the door: "Brother, sister-in-law, we have no choice. The family planning policy in the city is very strict now. If people know that we have a second child, we will lose our iron rice bowl. Wanwan is sensible and obedient, and she can't eat much, so let her stay with you. After all, she has been here since she was a child. There is no difference between you and her biological parents. At most, we will get a little more living expenses every month, and we will definitely not let you suffer any loss..."
The uncle and aunt tried to persuade the two, but they felt that giving their own daughter up for adoption was too hurtful: "Are you confused? You don't want your own daughter? Why do you want to have a second child?"
"You don't understand, this baby is definitely a boy!"
There were bursts of noise coming from the house. Little Lin Wan leaned against the wooden door with an expressionless face. After a long time, she finally realized that she no longer had to look forward to returning to the city to reunite with her parents, something she had been looking forward to for many years.
Two years later, a little boy from the city came to Linjia Village. He had a lot of pocket money, which was something the children in the village could never imagine. He could buy delicious food and snacks at the supply and marketing cooperative in town. He always asked for the money given by my uncle to buy snacks.
Lin Wan and her playmates of the same age had also seen that man and heard that his name was Fu Mingjun.
Lin Wan didn't like him very much. First, he was from the city, and second, he was so arrogant. What was so great about having a younger uncle?
But Lin Wan couldn't deny that she envied him a little deep down.
The scenes in the dream changed, and when Lin Wan woke up again, she found herself in someone's arms, her head resting on the man's solid chest, soft breathing sounds above her head, and a large hand around her waist.
As if she hadn't woken up from a dream, Lin Wan opened her sleepy eyes and wondered inwardly how Fu Mingjun's uncle had become her...
***
On Monday, Lin Wan went to work and took Fu Xiuhuai's Santana to the street where the garment factory was located. The sky was hazy, and the street was already filled with the steam of various breakfasts, accompanied by the tempting shouts of the vendors.
The steamed buns in the steamer are white and plump, the fried dough sticks are golden and crispy, the roasted sweet potatoes are juicy and juicy, and the soy milk is fragrant and smooth...
The two of them got up late today and did not have breakfast at home. Lin Wan was going to get breakfast at the garment factory canteen, but now she couldn't move her eyes away from the stall outside the car window.
The Santana pulled over to the side of the road in advance. Lin Wan felt the car slowly slowing down, heard the sound of the car door closing, and saw a tall man standing in front of a street stall.
Fu Xiuhuai came back with two bags of soy milk, two fried dough sticks and three steamed buns.
Lin Wan agreed that eating in the car was not a good idea, but she found it hard to resist.
Seeing that there was still time, she simply drank a sip of soy milk and took a bite of fried dough sticks. This was the most delicious food in the world... Lin Wan murmured softly, "If I really go to Country M, I won't be able to give up these delicious foods."
Fu Xiuhuai was eating his breakfast in big mouthfuls. He was stunned when he heard this: "Who wants to go to Country M?"
Lin Wan's eyes flickered as she thought of what the New Western admissions staff had said yesterday. She couldn't help but suppress a smile and raised her chin, saying, "I'll go with the baby in my belly. I heard that the baby will be an American citizen once it's born, and we don't even need to apply for immigration..."
Before Lin Wan could finish her words, she saw the man in the driver's seat's face stiffen and his brows slightly wrinkled, which made the corners of Lin Wan's lips curve even more.
Fu Xiuhuai finished his steamed bun and soy milk in a few bites, and said arrogantly: "You escaped quite far?"
The tone of his voice was as if to say, "Even if you run to the ends of the earth, I can still bring you back."
Lin Wan's eyebrows curved, and she finally felt like she had turned the tables, and she went to work with a smile on her face.
If a garment factory wants to improve its fabrics, it needs to change the source of raw materials. The factory office is responsible for checking the quantity and materials with the workshop, and once the raw materials arrive, it is responsible for confirming them with the workshop staff.
As the reform of the garment factory progresses, the three representatives from Gangcheng will also leave.
Lin Wan has had the most intimate contact with the three of them these days, and has received many tapes of Hong Kong singers from them. This time, she also prepared some Jiangcheng specialties as gifts.
When the garment factory leaders hosted a farewell banquet for the three Hong Kong representatives, Lin Wan toasted with them, using water instead of wine: "I hope you can come and visit me sometime. I've learned a lot lately."
From university to a state-owned factory, Lin Wan truly experienced the difference between school and the workplace, and benefited greatly from her contact with the developed port city.
He Min naturally agreed: "If our CEO Chen sends someone to inspect again next time, I will try to get a spot. Oh, and if you ever come to Hong Kong City in the future, I will treat you to a delicious meal and take you to a concert in Hung Hom."
Lin Wan nodded: "Okay!"
Although the three Hong Kong city representatives have left, the changes in the garment factory have already taken root and should not be underestimated.
A new batch of clothing has been produced with major changes in style, which are in line with the fashionable women's clothing popular in Hong Kong. The woolen coats are wide and stylish, with a defined waistline, which is much more fashionable than bulky cotton-padded jackets. They are also paired with the four long-agreed color schemes of bright red, black, sky blue and goose yellow, and almost all of the colors, deep and light, are eye-catching.
The effect of the change was obvious. As soon as this batch of woolen coats came out, the young female workers in the factory were attracted by them and asked about them for internal purchase.
Qin Fang was excited: "This coat is so beautiful! It's made of wool, so comfortable and soft to the touch, and the color is beautiful. I heard that the color took over half a month to adjust, and it's completely different from the ones sold outside! I have to buy one!"
Lin Wan was also tempted. Even in the largest department store in Jiangcheng, there were no clothes as nice as these. However, when she looked at her belly, she felt a dilemma. It seemed like a waste of money to buy it now. After the child was born, the clothes would not be able to wear it.
In the end, Lin Wan bought one for her second sister as a gift to celebrate her gaining a foothold in the steel plant.
Lin Wan had just put away her pen after registering for the internal purchase quota at the factory when she saw Director Feng passing by.
"Director Feng." Lin Wan thought about the matter she had asked her to do and had to give an explanation. "I asked my classmates about New West. It was founded by five students who graduated from Jiangcheng English majors. It has grown quite large now. They do use the TOEFL and visa application to go to Country M as a way to promote English learning."
Lin Wan objectively mentioned what she had seen that day, but didn't express much opinion. "However, there's no direct connection between English training classes and actually getting a visa to go abroad."
Lin Wan didn't specifically inquire about it, but many of her classmates also wanted to go abroad, but it was not easy to get a visa for Country M.
Feng Tianjiao naturally didn't understand any of that. At her age, she had only recently heard about what a visa was from her niece. "Okay, thank you. But Yan Zi is absolutely determined."
Lin Wan was still surprised: "Did Feng Yan really resign?"
"I can't persuade you anymore. Forget it." Feng Tianjiao approved her resignation application.
When Fengyan returned home to pack her things after resigning, her colleagues from the same factory office said a simple goodbye. Perhaps she had a dream in her heart, Fengyan was full of energy and said: "I will come back to see you all when I have time. Byebye!"
As colleagues for many years, it was impossible for everyone to pour cold water on Fengyan at this moment. They just told her to go to Country M and live well, make more money, and not forget everyone when she became successful.
Feng Yan chatted with the others for a while, and before leaving, she walked over to Lin Wan's workstation and asked her in English, "Comrade Lin Wan, what do you think of my English now?"
"Very good." Lin Wan spoke truthfully, "You have made considerable progress, Comrade Feng Yan. You are very motivated."
"Of course. You don't know how hard I work every day. In my class at New Western, my teachers and classmates all praise me."
Lin Wan looked at her and spoke her mind: "You will have a new world wherever you are, not necessarily in Country M."
Feng Yan shrugged: "I will definitely go to Country M! Goodbye!"
On the last day of 1995, Feng Yan left the garment factory in a leisurely manner, with her dream of going to the United States in her heart. Feng Tianjiao's face was gloomy for a long time, and no one in the factory office dared to complain.
On the first day of the Gregorian calendar in 1996, we welcomed the one-day New Year's Day holiday.
On this day, the Fu family's former neighbor, the Chen family, was having a wedding, and the whole family was going to attend.
Lin Wan changed into a thick down jacket when she got up early. The black down jacket was a foreign product. A while ago, Fu Xiuhuai contacted Yang Minghui, a representative of Hong Kong businessmen, and asked someone to order it when he synchronized the construction progress of Xitian Commercial Building. Yang Minghui placed an order to the port city while doing business, and then shipped it to the mainland port by sea, and finally transported it to Jiangcheng by truck. It was a bag of clothes, with good quality and fashionable styles.
Lin Wan really liked it, and was surprised that Fu Xiuhuai didn't mind the trouble. He was not afraid of owing a big favor to the Hong Kong businessman for a few pieces of clothing.
But no matter what he thought, that was his business. Lin Wan thought about going out today, so she picked out a black down jacket. It looked ordinary, but the style was quite special. The slightly waisted design could even cover her pregnant belly a little, making her look not bloated at all, and could even be called light. The hem even had a flower bud design, which was very delicate.
After changing her clothes and tying a bright red cashmere scarf around her neck, Lin Wan turned her head and saw the calendar on the wall. She stepped forward and tore off a page. The words 1995 disappeared instantly, replaced by a brand new page, 1996.
The entire Fu family went out, except for Fu Mingjun who was out of town and had not returned yet. Lin Wan sat in the passenger seat, and her parents-in-law Fu Zhiyong and Jiang Yueying sat in the back seat. She heard the two elders mention that Fu Mingjun took a bus from the neighboring city early this morning and went directly to the restaurant where the Chen family held the wedding banquet.
The Fu family had seen through the fickleness of the world before they were sent down to the countryside, but their neighbor Chen Weiguo's family came to their aid. Therefore, after the Fu family was rehabilitated and returned to the city, the two families visited each other frequently.
Chen Weiguo's son Chen Jun held a banquet at the Jinzhuang Hotel today. There were twelve tables, which was a very lively banquet for the guests. The Fu family also gave face and the whole family attended.
Lin Wan was not very familiar with the relatives and friends of the Fu family, especially those of her in-laws' generation. She just followed them quietly to the wedding banquet today, joining in the fun and eating and drinking.
The truth is that she is getting further pregnant, and in another month she will basically be confined to the vicinity of her home. Naturally, she is looking forward to being able to join in the fun now. Not to mention, she has loved attending weddings since she was a child. Before this time, the brides and grooms in the village will give out wedding candies, and the children are all looking forward to it.
Jinzhuang Hotel hosted many wedding banquets and birthday banquets, and a reception area was set up outside the hall. The Fu family members each gave a gift, one for the old couple, one for Fu Xiutong's family, and Fu Xiuhuai and Lin Wan followed closely behind.
"Brother Huai! We two brothers must have a drink today!" The groom, Chen Junzhong, was of medium height with regular features. He was dressed in a suit and tie, a rare sight today. He looked energetic and excited when he saw his eldest brother, whom he loved to follow as a child. "Sister-in-law, go in and rest quickly. Don't get tired."
Fu Xiuhuai exchanged a few words with Chen Jun, and Lin Wan took out money from her bag to pay the gift money. The amount was agreed upon by the two before they left, and Lin Wan was the one who paid it.
"Congratulations on your wedding, and may you live happily ever after." Lin Wan simply gave her blessing and followed the man inside.
From what others had said, Lin Wan had already known that her wedding banquet with Fu Xiuhuai was also held here. Now that she had taken her seat as a guest, she felt a little strange.
Twelve symmetrical wedding banquet tables were set up in the spacious hall. The guests took their seats, exchanged pleasantries, and waited for the newlyweds to enter.
The old man and old lady of the Fu family were invited to a table by old friends whom they hadn't seen for decades. They were all elders in their fifties and sixties, with wrinkles on their faces and the years engraved on them. The two brothers Fu Xiutong and Fu Xiuhuai were both factory directors and big bosses, so naturally they were also talked to by many people. Jiangcheng always liked to separate the tables into men's and women's tables. The men smoked and drank at one table, which was convenient and suitable.
But this time, Fu Xiuhuai rejected the invitation of his peers: "I'll sit here."
"Oh, Mr. Fu, you're being too formal. How can a grown man be surrounded by women?" The other guests, who were very friendly, were relatives of the Chen family and old acquaintances of the Fu family. They were busy making arrangements. "Are you worried about your wife? Don't worry, my wife will stay here and take care of her for you."
Lin Wan felt that she had nothing to take care of. She looked at the women at the table and thought it would be awkward for Fu Xiuhuai to sit there. So she smiled and agreed: "You can go sit over there with your brother. I'll wait here to watch the wedding."
Zhang Meiying also advised: "Xiu Huai, I'm here, you can go with your eldest brother, don't worry."
No matter what, she is the eldest sister-in-law after all, so how can she not take care of things?
Fu Xiuhuai leaned over and gave Lin Wan a few words of advice before going to sit at the banquet table next to him.
Lin Wan had never seen a wedding in the city. In the past, the village only had a simple ceremony, and the biggest show was setting off firecrackers.
The bride in the city was wearing a beautifully tailored bright red suit, her curly hair was piled up high and looked as gorgeous as a flower bud, her lips were red and her teeth were white, she looked very beautiful, and at this moment she was drinking wedding wine with the groom under the auspices of the master of ceremonies.
Cheers filled her ears, and Lin Wan joined in the fun, shouting a few words in a low voice, with a smile on her face.
After the simple ceremony, the newlyweds toasted each other at each table. Lin Wan ate the sumptuous dishes, her eyes sweeping across the tables where toasts were being made. She inadvertently looked to the left with curiosity, wanting to see if Fu Xiuhuai was also like other men at such a social banquet, clinking glasses and drinking until his face was as red as a monkey's butt.
It's a pity that there are so many monkey butts around, but Fu Xiuhuai seems to be particularly sober among them, and his face looks normal and nothing unusual.
Lin Wan was about to look away with regret, but she immediately noticed the man looking up and sharply catching her gaze.
There was no point in watching the show anymore, so Lin Wan hurriedly looked away.
When the meal was halfway through, the newlyweds came to Lin Wan's table to toast. Everyone raised their glasses to congratulate and poured out free blessings. Lin Wan was not to be outdone and gave several blessings in one breath.
In her hand was a bowl of chicken soup, half full. As she drank it all, Lin Wan heard the tipsy groom come to report: "Sister-in-law, I want to ask Brother Huai to drink more today. Do you approve?"
Lin Wan: “…”
It's someone else's wedding day, so why would she spoil the fun? It's not her wedding night that's being delayed anyway. The groom is really careless.
"Of course I have no objection. It's rare for you to meet each other, so it's only natural for you to be happy."
Chen Jun was a man who would turn into a monkey's ass when drinking. He was delighted to hear this. It was the bride Fang Xia who advised him to be more quiet: "Sister-in-law, don't bother with him. He talks too much when he's drunk."
"Xiaoxia, I'm just happy to see someone I know. My sister-in-law and I met more than ten years ago. It's fate."
Lin Wan was shocked when she heard this: "Chen Jun, where did we meet more than ten years ago?"
I was still a child more than ten years ago.
"You are from Linjia Village. Didn't Brother Huai give you candy back then? I was there too!"
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