Arriving at the newsstand, Ning Qingyuan ran over excitedly and rummaged through the newspapers. He found what he wanted, took three newspapers, paid for them, and happily ran back to the group. He took out the provincial newspaper and pointed at it, saying:
"Little sister, Ye Chu, look here. There are reports about us in the provincial, city, and county newspapers. I want to keep them as treasures. We have also been in the newspapers."
"Let me see."
Ning Xiyue opened the local newspaper in the county and saw the report about her, her second brother and Ye Chu's college entrance examination results, which was the headline on the front page.
Looking down, you can see individual photos of each of them with Mayor Huang, and finally a group photo of the four of them.
However, when Ning Xiyue saw the photo of her second brother, she couldn't help but laugh like a goose.
No wonder no one recognized the second brother. It turns out the root of the problem was this. She felt sorry for the second brother, haha!
The others nearby were influenced by Ning Xiyue's laughter and came over curiously to take a look. When they saw the photo above, they also laughed.
"What are you laughing at?"
Ning Qingyuan took his eyes off the newspaper in his hand and looked at the group of people who couldn't stop laughing with confusion.
"Brother, take a look yourself. I have a promise, don't hit me after you see it!"
Ning Xiyue handed the newspaper in her hand to her second brother, and took the two newspapers in his hand. She smiled guiltily and walked away to read them silently, fearing that her second brother would get angry and beat her.
The reports in the provincial and municipal newspapers in her hands were much more serious, very solemn reports, and the articles were of a certain level. There were no photos, only names. No wonder her second brother didn't notice it when he read these two newspapers.
The next second, Ning Qingyuan's scream of frustration and regret was heard in the air.
"Ah, why is it this one? My face. Oh, I'm enjoying myself, sister. Next time I will definitely not put medicine residue on my face."
"No, you have to cut me out of this newspaper when you get back."
"Haha, brother, blame me, blame me."
Although Ning Xiyue begged for mercy, she smiled a lot. While her second brother was reading the newspaper and muttering, she followed Chen Yechu to the newsstand and bought another newspaper.
It would be a shame to cut it up. Such a commemorative newspaper should of course be kept and carefully preserved. I will show it to my parents when I get home, and then keep it for my second brother and his wife to read in the future, and give it to my nephews and nieces when I am old.
Ning Xiyue was thinking about talking to Mayor Huang before leaving to see if she could print a copy of the photo and send it to them. It would be best to have a photo as a souvenir.
It’s fun to think about it.
Ning Xiyue quickly put the newspaper away and didn't let her second brother know for the time being.
As they walked back, Ning Qingyuan, puzzled, was still frowning and muttering, "Why would they use this photo? Didn't they take a clean photo later? Why is that?"
Ning Xiyue knew why.
Of course, this gimmick is better.
The pixels of cameras in this era were not high, the photos were very blurry, and they were black and white. When they were put in the newspaper, you couldn't tell that there was something smeared on the face. The black color blended in naturally with the face.
At first glance, they look like hard-working educated youth who went to the countryside and received thorough re-education from poor and lower-middle peasants, so it is easier to write propaganda articles.
She waved to her second brother again and called out.
"Brother, forget about the reasons. Let's go. The reporter must have his reasons for choosing this photo. You'll understand if you read the newspaper side by side. Besides, it's a pretty picture. It makes you look so special."
This immediately caused another burst of laughter.
"Comrades, stop laughing. Be serious. Let's go."
Ning Qingyuan pretended to be serious and stern to his friends. He no longer paid attention to the newspaper in his hand, put the newspaper away, pulled his teammates to keep up with the pace, and walked towards the supply and marketing cooperative area.
After finding Zhao Jianshe and Wu Guifang who were buying things at the supply and marketing cooperative, Ning Xiyue and her brother left the team and went to find Li Quan, the director of the supply and marketing cooperative.
When Ning Xiyue went to discuss something, Ning Qingyuan was there to help her hold the stage.
After meeting Li Quan, she went straight to the topic of today, which was about renting out the small courtyard in the town.
"Brother Li, I'm relieved to leave the house to you. I'll ask you to help look after it from now on. The monthly rent remains the same, and you only need to remit the money every three months."
Li Quan had told her before that he still wanted to rent her house. From what he said, it was for storing some things.
Ning Xiyue immediately understood Li Quan's idea. Li Quan had an old relationship with the black market boss. This place was large enough for storing goods and it could also be used for living.
After comprehensive consideration, Ning Xiyue thought it was most appropriate to rent it to him.
I know his character and we are familiar with each other. He took good care of the house when we rented it before. He has a lot of connections in this town, both overt and covert. He will be a real estate tycoon in the future. This is much better than renting to an unfamiliar stranger. At least I don't have to worry about the house being messed up or changing hands.
Hence, today's meeting.
"Sister Xiyue, Brother Qingyuan, don't worry, I will take good care of the house."
Li Quan put the key away, took out a wad of money from his bag and handed it to Ning Xiyue: "This is a year's rent. I'm giving it to you in advance. You count it first."
"OK."
Ning Xiyue took the money and both parties counted it in person. After confirming that it was exactly 72 yuan, she took out a pen and notebook, wrote a receipt, and took out the key and handed it over.
"Brother Li, here are the keys, take them."
After Li Quan put the things away, he took out two cashmere hats from behind the table and stuffed them into the hands of the two siblings.
"Sister, brother, this is a gift for you two to get into college. Congratulations on getting in. It's made of pure wool by your sister-in-law herself. It's warm. Take it and try it on."
"Well, thank you Brother Li and Sister-in-law for your kindness."
The two siblings took the hat and tried it on, and found that the size was perfect.
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