Jiang Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief when Jiang Yuan, that 1,000-watt light bulb, finally left.
He lingered on Xu Ningyan's hand, reluctant to part with her: "As for jobs, don't look for anyone else. Just ask Uncle Jianguo if he has any relatives or if any of your leaders have children who need jobs. Give them priority in getting jobs."
"I renewed the rent for the courtyard we rented for another six months. You can stay here without worry. Just return the keys to the owner before you leave. As for the house Sun Zhou left you, ask Uncle Jianguo or Lin Hong to help you find someone to rent it out. It would be best if it could be rented out. The house still needs to be lived in so it won't break down. If we go back to Jingshan County in the future, we'll have a place to stay. Anyway, that courtyard isn't worth much."
"If you're willing, you can sell the house in Tuanjie Brigade to someone in the brigade at a lower price. If you're not, you can ask the brigade leader and others to help look after it. But I suggest you sell it. After you've settled your work here, you can transfer your household registration to Beijing. Once we get our marriage certificate, you'll be registered under the same household registration as me."
“If you transfer your household registration out of the countryside and keep that house without going back, it will either fall into disrepair or be rented out to someone else for free! You might as well sell it cheaply and do the brigade leader a favor!”
Jiang Zhiyuan knew that the brigade leader's family had a tight housing situation. He had many sons, and the first two sons got married early and had many children, so the whole family was crammed together.
The third son, Xu Sanhua, has reached marriageable age, but his family has nowhere to live.
He still lives in a cramped room with several of his nephews.
If we can sell this house to the brigade leader, there shouldn't be any problem transferring our household registration and leaving the Tuanjie Brigade.
Jiang Zhiyuan was so happy that Xu Ningyan finally agreed to come to the capital that he forgot all about order and just talked whatever came to mind. If he hadn't been tied up, he would have loved to go back to Jingshan County with Xu Ningyan, finish things up, and then bring her back in person before he would feel at ease.
Unfortunately, he had just been promoted and was under the watchful eyes of countless people, making it impossible for him to leave.
Thinking of this, I felt even more guilty: "I should have gone back with you to deal with these things, but unfortunately I couldn't get away. I'm sorry to have troubled you, Yan Yan!"
Xu Ningyan didn't feel wronged at all; in fact, she was glad that Jiang Zhiyuan didn't have time to accompany her back to Jingshan County.
Otherwise, given Jiang Zhiyuan's efficiency, he would probably rush back, finish the matter in two days, and drag her back to the capital.
She can handle it herself without any rush; she can take her time.
Before leaving Jingshan County, they could make one last fortune on the black market.
Therefore, he offered a half-hearted reassurance: "It's okay! Your work is important! I can manage on my own!"
Jiang Zhiyuan watched as his relatives and friends disembarked, waving goodbye on the platform. The train started moving, emitting a long, drawn-out whistle. He had no choice but to let go of Yan Yan's hand. "Yan Yan," he said, "you...you should come to Beijing as soon as you've finished dealing with this, okay? Send me a telegram or call me in advance, and I'll book your ticket! Or I can have Zhixing pick you up! Anyway, remember, our whole family, especially me, wants you to come as soon as possible—"
His eyes were filled with reluctance to part.
Xu Ningyan blinked. She hadn't realized this big shot was so clingy before.
Nod and agree!
When she comes, we'll definitely have to follow her plan.
If she leaves the Unity Brigade, she will rarely come back unless something unexpected happens. So before she leaves, there is still a family to take care of.
It's the widower family from the next village in the book who married Xu Siya, not only beat her himself, but also let his children bully her.
She had wanted to tidy up before, but with Jiang Zhiyuan around, she dared not make any rash moves.
Now that she's all alone, after teaching her a lesson, she can just pack up and go back to the capital. No one will trace it back to her, which is perfect.
Consider this her payment for using Xu Siya's body and identity!
The train slowly started moving, and Xu Ningyan waved to Jiang Zhiyuan: "Don't worry, just wait for my good news! I'll be back as soon as possible!"
Jiang Zhiyuan involuntarily followed the train, jogging a couple of steps before stopping. He stared intently as the train slowly drove away, watching Xu Ningyan's clear face gradually shrink and blur until it disappeared from sight...
Xu Ningyan also peeked out and looked at Jiang Zhiyuan standing there. Among the crowd, he was still the most eye-catching one.
I couldn't help but sigh; a touch of melancholy finally welled up inside me as we parted.
However, she quickly put aside her worries, looked at the scenery outside, felt the breeze, and ate a cucumber she had taken out of her spatial storage, feeling quite content.
With Jiang Zhiyuan's help along the way, the train conductor and crew members would frequently check on her.
There weren't many passengers in the sleeper carriage to begin with, and they even arranged a private carriage for her. She was all alone the whole way, which was fantastic.
The chef in the train's dining car was surprisingly skilled. Xu Ningyan tried several dishes recommended by the train attendant, and they were just as good as those from a state-run restaurant.
She remembered it; next time she took this train, she wouldn't have to suffer through eating steamed buns and flatbreads.
It's also because she lacks experience. People in this era are all frugal and hardworking, and they also have heavy burdens.
Let alone ordinary people, train tickets are an expense, and eating on the train requires both tickets and money. Who has the money to be carefree?
In those days, many cadres would take a seat when they went on business trips, even though they could have taken a sleeper berth, in order to help support their families. Few people would take the luxury of eating in the dining car and ordering dishes cooked by the head chef.
In other words, Xu Ningyan is single and has plenty of money, so she doesn't care.
Because she ate and drank well and slept well, Xu Ningyan didn't feel the fatigue of a long-distance train passenger when the train arrived at the station. Instead, she was full of energy.
When she got off the train, the attendant was very helpful in carrying her luggage off the train.
She had sent a telegram before returning. As soon as she got off the train, before Xu Ningyan could even stand properly, Li Jianguo, who was there to pick her up, spotted her with sharp eyes.
Not many people got off the bus in Jingshan County, so Li Jianguo walked to her side without much effort. He patted Xu Ningyan on the shoulder, and when she turned her head, he looked her up and down and nodded with satisfaction: "You're finally back! You look more energetic after your trip, and you seem to have grown a little taller and your face is fuller! It seems that Comrade Xiao Gu didn't treat you badly!"
Xu Ningyan chuckled, "It's not like we didn't treat you badly!"
From the Northwest Military Region to Beijing, there was a constant stream of delicious food and drinks. Especially after the falling out with the Gu family, Jiang Yuan's side would receive malted milk powder, milk powder, meat, and other such things, all being brought to her courtyard.
Jiang Zhiyuan also took them around to eat all sorts of delicious food in Beijing, including famous restaurants and state-run hotels.
She was still growing, and because she ate well, not only did her face get fuller, but she also grew two centimeters taller.
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