Chapter 2: Cancellation of Engagement
Lu Qiaoge's eyes were sharp and his voice was cold: "Liang Aishu, from now on, our engagement is cancelled and we have no relationship from now on."
She hurried to the street office to see if there was still hope for the exam.
After all, it is 1975 and work is still important.
She said to Mr. and Mrs. Lu, "Mom and Dad, I have to go to the street office first. You should hurry up and cancel the engagement. I'll talk about the rest when I get back at noon."
After saying that, Lu Qiage glanced at the tabby cat that was hunched over and seemed to be glaring at her, but she didn't look at Liang Aishu again. She walked quickly downstairs.
As Lu Qiaoge left, the ward suddenly fell silent.
Aunt Zhao has a good impression of Liang Aishu, even though he is entangled with Shen Yun, but Liang Aishu has been popular with girls since he was young.
She kindly comforted him, "Qiao Ge was just angry for a moment. If you explain it carefully, maybe she will calm down."
Mother Lu, who had returned from chasing her daughter without success, interrupted her in a harsh voice: "What do you mean by a momentary anger? Old Zhao, don't get involved. Liang Aishu, in fact, you have always looked down on my daughter, but because this engagement was arranged by your grandfather, you have to obey. I tolerated it before, but after what happened today, the engagement must be cancelled."
Old Zhao saw that Lu's mother was really angry.
He shut up wisely.
Liang Aishu's face was gloomy, and he was filled with shame and anger. Lu Qiaoge didn't give him any face at all, so there was no need for him to continue the relationship.
She asked for it.
At this time, Lu Qiaoge was already walking quickly along the wall towards Yang Street Office.
[Jijiji, a few old ladies from the street office are quarreling. ]
Lu Qiaoge suddenly stopped.
Following the sound, I looked towards the big poplar tree on the side of the road.
I saw a few sparrows chatting on the tree.
[There is no day when they don’t quarrel. Even if they don’t quarrel, the residents will quarrel with them.]
[Today is different from the past. Lao Hu got angry and said Lao Huang has no principles and is emotional.]
[Didn't Old Huang also explain that Lu Qiaoge fell into the water and was sent to the hospital, which delayed the exam? ]
[Before I flew back, I heard Lao Hu say that we only had to wait for fifteen minutes, and if Lu Qiaoge didn't come, the recommendation would be forfeited.]
Lao Hu is the director of the street office, and Lao Huang is the deputy director and also my mother's good sister. She put a lot of effort into getting this job opportunity.
Lu Qiaoge ran away.
It blew across the tree-lined path like the wind.
Lu Qiaoge arrived at the gate of the street office in less than ten minutes.
After stopping and calming her breath, Old Huang came out just in time. He saw Lu Qiaoge and asked about her condition. He was relieved to know that she was fine and pulled her into the house.
"You finally made it. The recruitment method has changed this time. The higher-ups have used the accumulated disputes as test questions. Although yours is the one left over by others, it is not difficult to handle. Qiao Ge, you have to work harder. Even if you are rejected, don't be too embarrassed. You may get other opportunities in the future."
"This is your temporary work permit, valid for three days. Qiao Ge, you are just one of the recommended candidates. Who will stay in the end will depend on your ability to handle disputes and your feedback this time."
"Please take a quick look at the content of the dispute. By the way, thank Director Hu."
Old Huang spoke a series of words quickly and urgently, but Lu Qiage immediately thanked Director Hu, who had a stern face.
Then Lu Qiage stood aside obediently with his work ID and a piece of paper and started reading.
The 516 Military Factory has more than 10,000 workers and tens of thousands of employees' families, and currently has two street offices.
There are so many people coming and going in Xiangyang Subdistrict Office, and there are so many big and small things and trivial things to deal with every day.
Lu Qiaoge quickly glanced at the content of the dispute.
Zhao Qing from Workshop 4 remarried soon after his divorce. The procedures were normal and there was no problem. The problem was that his ex-wife still lived in his house and refused to move out.
Zhao Qing’s current wife Duan Xiaoxiang went to the street office, hoping that the street office would persuade the man to leave.
She is now Zhao Qing's wife, but Zhao Qing's ex-wife refused to leave, causing Zhao Qing to be afraid to go home.
The result of resolving this dispute was that Sun Qin just had to move out with her children.
Lu Qiaoge went to see Old Huang again and humbly asked for advice: "Aunt Huang, I heard that Zhao Qing married his eldest sister-in-law, is that true?"
Old Huang choked, glared at Lu Qiaoge, and said in a low voice: "It's true, but you should pretend you don't know. Go and find out the situation quickly and have a good talk with Sun Qin. Don't provoke her. If the situation is not right, leave quickly."
Then he sighed: "Actually, this is the hardest to accomplish. Forget it, just do your best."
Lu Qiaoge blinked his eyes and also found it difficult.
Sun Qin and her daughter both have rural household registration. Although she works in logistics, she is a temporary worker. If she were not a family member of a military worker, she would have to leave the Zhao family and return to her hometown to farm.
The neighborhood office was also considerate and agreed to find her a place to live, keep her job temporarily, and not drive her back to the countryside.
But Sun Qin still refused.
Lu Qiaoge said sincerely: "Thank you for giving me the opportunity. I will try my best to complete it."
Director Hu's expression looked better.
He softened his voice and said, "If you have any troubles, come back and tell us. Your attitude must be good. Do you hear me?"
Lu Qiaoge agreed obediently.
The subdistrict office wants to expand its enrollment and has been given two vacancies.
But now there are 30 recommended places, and 28 of them need to be eliminated.
Lu Qiaoge looked at the time and found that he still had time to go to Zhao's house to find out the situation.
It didn't take long before we arrived at the home of Zhao Qing, a technician in the fourth workshop.
The family compound of the 516 Military Factory is very large, like a small city.
There are both tube-shaped buildings and bungalows.
Zhao Qing lives on the first floor of Building 45, Area 3.
It was Old Lady Zhao who opened the door, and she frowned when she saw Lu Qiaoge.
Lu Qiaoge immediately introduced herself with a smile: "Grandma Zhao, I am a temporary clerk hired by Xiangyang Subdistrict Office. I am here on behalf of Director Hu to ask Comrade Sun something."
Old Mrs. Zhao had bound feet, and even though it was early summer, she was still wearing a black coat with a half-lapel collar.
He has a mean look and you can tell at first glance that he is not easy to get along with.
According to the information, Mrs. Zhao has two sons, and Zhao Qing is the second one.
Boss Zhao died in an accident last year, and his wife Duan Xiaoxiang is planning to remarry with their two sons.
Old Mrs. Zhao treats her two grandsons as her treasures, so how could she possibly agree?
It is said that Old Mrs. Zhao threatened to commit suicide, and the final result was that Zhao Qing and his wife Sun Qin divorced.
He got a marriage certificate with his elder sister-in-law Duan Xiaoxiang on the day of his divorce.
No one criticized it?
There are too many people criticizing it.
But Sun Qin agreed, and even her leader couldn't say anything. However, who would have thought that Sun Qin agreed to divorce but not leave home.
Lu Qiaoge glanced at the Zhao family.
Zhao Qing is the chief technician of workshop 4. The house he was allocated is not small, about 50 square meters.
Zhao Qing was not at home at this time.
There were two figures busy in the kitchen, one big and one small.
The aroma of cooking wafted from inside.
Duan Xiaoxiang, who had just returned from get off work, was sitting on the sofa, crossing her legs and doing her nails.
Lu Qiaoge asked directly: "Is Comrade Sun Qin at home?"
A haggard but neat woman came out of the kitchen.
Sun Qin raised her eyes and looked at Lu Qiaoge. Without waiting for Lu Qiaoge to ask, she said softly, "I won't move out."
(End of this chapter)
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