Lin Hong slapped her forehead, realizing she had indeed forgotten, and gave Zhou Zi'an an apologetic smile.
Zhou Zian rubbed his forehead: "Alright, let's go! Our family is waiting for us to come home for dinner!"
He nodded to Xu Ningyan and was about to pull Lin Hong away.
Xu Ningyan called her back, and she took out the gift she had prepared for Lin Hong from inside the house: "Take this back with you, I brought it especially for you!"
Knowing Xu Ningyan's character, Lin Hong didn't stand on ceremony. She accepted the gift and waved her hand, saying, "Then I'll be leaving now. I'll leave this braised pork for you, but I'll take this braised pork and eggplant with minced pork with me! Otherwise, it would be a waste if you couldn't finish it all by yourself. I'll take it to my mother-in-law's place to eat!"
Zhou Zian knew that Lin Hong and Xu Ningyan were always like this, so he wasn't surprised. He took the things from Lin Hong's hands and said goodbye to Xu Ningyan: "Then we'll be going now. You must be tired from the journey, so get some rest!"
After saying that, the young couple held hands affectionately and left, talking as they went.
Xu Ningyan blinked and suddenly missed Jiang Zhiyuan.
Jiang Zhiyuan, who is thousands of miles away, has not yet finished get off work.
After Xu Ningyan left the capital, there was no point in going back to that empty courtyard. In addition, there was a lot of work piling up at his disposal, so Jiang Zhiyuan simply started living at his workplace.
Just then, he sneezed, and Sun Zhou, who was next to him, couldn't help but remind him, "Old Gu, no, Old Jiang, what's wrong? Did you catch a cold?"
Jiang Zhiyuan glanced at him but didn't say anything. After finishing his instructions, he was lost in thought for a while. Xu Ningyan should have arrived long ago, and if nothing unexpected happened, it should be time for dinner now.
The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. Just two days ago, the girl who was so sweet and gentle with him was now thousands of miles away. He wondered if she even thought of him.
I sighed, rubbed my temples, and didn't dare to think too much about it. I should just focus on my work!
If I can finish all my work, I'll see if I have a chance to go to Jingshan County and bring the little girl back.
It was only said that Xu Ningyan rested for one night and packed her things early the next morning to return to the department store to report back to work.
When everyone saw Xu Ningyan, they were first surprised, and then they all enthusiastically surrounded her.
It was Li Jianguo who pulled her out of the crowd and took her to cancel her leave.
Back in the office, Xu Ningyan distributed the snacks and candies she had brought from Beijing to everyone. She hadn't done anything all day, but everyone had surrounded her asking about things in Beijing.
This enthusiasm lasted for a full week. Xu Ningyan had repeated everything she could say about the capital city countless times, almost thinking she was a broken record in her past life.
Fortunately, another major event occurred in Jingshan County, diverting everyone's attention from her, and she was finally freed.
It turned out that people from the Northwest Military Region had come and contacted the Revolutionary Committee of Jingshan County. Their purpose was to ask Jingshan County to cooperate in finding the real burial place of Xu Changfeng based on Meng Qingsong's confession.
Secondly, it also serves as a reminder to Jingshan County to conduct a thorough investigation and launch an operation to uncover spies and encourage everyone to report suspicious individuals.
Everyone had heard about the spy case at the machinery factory last time, and it had already been the subject of much discussion.
Unexpectedly, there was a follow-up to this? In an instant, the attention and energy of the people in Jingshan County were all drawn to it.
Xu Ningyan was surprised that it took the Northwest Military Region so long to pry open Meng Qingsong's mouth. She wondered what Aunt Xie's reaction would be after she found out.
However, she didn't think much of it. Jiang Zhiyuan had sent the package before she left, and she received it a few days ago.
She sent out everything inside, one by one, according to the labels Jiang Zhiyuan had affixed.
She also told Li Jianguo that she wanted to sell the job she was currently working for.
Li Jianguo was initially startled, thinking that something had happened to Xu Ningyan and that she needed money, which was why she was selling her job.
Later, when she heard that he was going to the capital, she was less opposed to it, but she still earnestly advised Xu Ningyan not to rush to sell her job. She suggested that he wait until he turned eighteen after the New Year, get a marriage certificate with Jiang Zhiyuan, and then sell his job and go to the capital.
Otherwise, if we sell the job in advance, even if we have the money from selling the job, what if things change on Jiang Zhiyuan's side?
Li Jianguo didn't want to think too badly of people, and he could tell that Jiang Zhiyuan wasn't that kind of person. But for Xu Ningyan, a young woman without any family support, she was already at a disadvantage. If she didn't plan ahead and be careful, she would be the one who suffered if something happened! What good would money be if she lost her job? Could she live on it for a lifetime?
Sister Wu was somewhat tempted. Her eldest son with Li Jianguo would be sixteen years old the following year.
With this policy in place, he has two younger brothers who, if they don't have jobs, will likely have to go to the countryside.
If Xu Ningyan really wanted to sell the job, she would like to buy it.
But after hearing Li Jianguo's words, she felt too embarrassed to say it aloud.
Xu Ningyan knew that Li Jianguo genuinely cared about her, so she didn't hide anything from him: "I'll listen to whatever Uncle Jianguo says! I'm just letting you know in advance that if any of your family members or relatives need work, I'll save it for you! Aunt Jiang said she'd help me look into jobs, and if she finds one, I need to get rid of it as soon as possible—"
Li Jianguo and Sister Wu understood. This was a advance notice that the job was definitely going to be sold, and if she got the job in Beijing, she would leave without hesitation.
If someone in Li Jian's family needs to work, prepare the money in advance.
Sister Wu's eyes lit up. Forgetting to envy Xu Ningyan's good fortune, she said eagerly, "Xiaoyan, to tell you the truth, if you really give up this job, it will really relieve our family's worries! You know the current policies. The eldest son hasn't even graduated yet, and the educated youth office has already set its sights on him! They've already spread the word that if he doesn't have a job after graduation, he'll have to go to the countryside!"
"If you get this job, we won't have to worry about our eldest son going to the countryside! Don't worry, your Uncle Li and I will remember your kindness! Just don't tell anyone about this job! My family will definitely take it! Just wait a couple of days, and I'll go and raise the money. I'll definitely buy it at the market price, and I promise you won't lose out!"
Although Li Jianguo felt that Sister Wu's anxious manner was somewhat embarrassing, he couldn't help but sigh when he thought of his own son.
"Xiao Yan! Your uncle is going to owe you a huge favor again! I won't say much more, you'll be my own daughter from now on! My family will be your maternal family! If you don't have a good time in the capital, just come back to Jingshan County. With your uncle here, you won't starve! I can always give this job back to you later!"
Sister Wu spat at Li Jianguo: "Pah! What discouraging words you're saying! I think Comrade Gu is a good person, honest and sincere. And didn't I hear that his future mother-in-law is even looking for a job for Xiaoyan? He must be easy to get along with!"
"Besides, life is all about living it out! Even if the young couple has some bumps along at the beginning, they'll get better with time! Xiaoyan, don't listen to your uncle's nonsense. After you marry Xiaogu, hurry up and have a child! Having a child will give you a solid foundation!"
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