Chapter 139: Heartbreak Just When I Was in Love
No wonder Xiao Wu gave such a big piece of pork ribs to Jiang Haitang just now.
You know, although the ribs have less meat, they don’t require a ticket. If you don’t have some connections, you really can’t buy them.
It’s a pity that the young man is destined to be disappointed.
She lowered her voice and said, "Xiao Wu, she is the youngest engineer in the textile factory. Don't look at her young age, her salary is not low. Moreover, she is a special talent and receives additional subsidies."
Overall, in one sentence, although Xiao Wu's job as a salesperson in the supply and marketing cooperative is good, it cannot be compared with Jiang Haitang.
Xiao Wu listened, hesitated briefly, then became interested again: "Sister Li, do you know her well?"
Although he was talking to Sister Li, the knife in his hand never stopped. Every cut was able to accurately cut the ribs along the seam of the pork bones. His movements were as skillful as a precision instrument.
With each cut, the guests were successfully dismissed, and the conversation between the two people continued.
As Sister Li weighed out sorghum candy for a customer, she lowered her voice and said, "Everyone at the textile factory knows how talented Worker Jiang is. Those incredibly popular wool sweaters were designed by her recently, and she also improved the cashmere yarn. Last month, the factory even gave her a special allowance that's said to be equivalent to half a year's salary for an average worker."
When Xiao Wu heard that Jiang Haitang was so outstanding, he not only did not back off, but became even more interested.
Moreover, after hearing this, a few young men around also pricked up their ears and started to think more actively.
Xiao Zhang, wearing a military coat, came over and joked, "Xiao Wu, he's a technical backbone. How can you, with your iron rice bowl as a salesman at the supply and marketing cooperative, even reach that level?"
Xiao Wu blushed and puffed out his chest, saying, "I'm not that great. My dad is the head of security at the machinery factory, and I earn thirty-six and a half yuan a month."
"With your conditions, you are much worse than Mr. Jiang's partner." Sister Li handed the wrapped fruit candy to the customer with a teasing tone of an elder.
Xiao Wu's kitchen knife landed heavily on the chopping board, making a dull sound. "Sister Li, you're not lying to me, are you?"
"Why would I lie to you? His partner is more capable than you."
Xiao Wu feels that he has a good family background, good looks, a good job and a good health!
"Her partner is excellent in every way. You really can't compare. Besides, Mr. Jiang and her partner have a very good relationship. I have to say something unpleasant. Although our supply and marketing cooperative is good, as an individual, even if I work hard for several years, I may not be able to catch up with Mr. Jiang's partner."
Sister Li's words were very straightforward. Comrade Xiao Wu, who had just started to have feelings for someone but then suffered a broken heart, became dejected and gave up.
Even the few young men around who were eyeing the situation with eager eyes stopped moving.
They all had the same thought in their minds: how could such a beautiful young girl already have a partner?
Xiao Wu looked up and saw that in the team not far away, Jiang Haitang had just helped up a little girl who had fallen.
Sister Li also saw it and said with a smile: "Look at her, she is very capable and kind to others. This is what you call a good girl in the new era."
Jiang Haitang braved the cold wind to return from shopping. The basket in her hands was heavy, and she felt a little tired carrying it all the way back.
Looking at the watch, it was almost eleven o'clock. Jiang Haitang ignored her tiredness and immediately went next door to find Xiao Taozi.
When I pushed open the door, I heard the cheerful laughter of children from inside the room. Little Taozi was having a great time playing with her brothers and sisters. Her little face was flushed red and she had no intention of leaving at all.
Aunt Kong was sitting by the window, her needle and thread flying up and down, concentrating on sewing the soles of shoes.
Hearing that Xiao Taozi was reluctant to leave, she raised her head with a kind smile on her face: "Haitang, you go back first, I will send Xiao Taozi to you later."
Jiang Haitang had no choice but to thank him and go home first. As soon as she entered the house, she quickly immersed herself in the busy preparations.
She cleaned the mutton carefully and put it into a casserole to stew. She planned to eat the mutton at noon and give the rest to Professor Shu and Professor Gu.
The two elderly people have been in poor health in recent years. Mutton is nutritious and eating more of it will be very good for their health.
She planned to make the beef into beef sauce, which she could take with her on the road and eat with steamed buns or pancakes for easy consumption.
As for the pork, she planned to make it into fried meatballs, fried meatballs, and fried crispy pork. Not only could she satisfy her cravings on the road, but she could also bring it to the capital. However, she didn't know if the Lu family would dislike it.
After the mutton was put into the pot, Jiang Haitang began to process the beef.
She held the kitchen knife and chopped the beef into small pieces one by one. Her movements were skillful but also laborious.
Then she started chopping pork to prepare the filling for making meatballs and stuffed buns.
Although the process was hard, Jiang Haitang was very happy. In the past Chinese New Year, the Li family received less labor and even less meat. Not to mention eating meatballs, even dumplings on New Year's Eve were not enough.
She always made two kinds of dumplings, one with meat filling and one with vegetarian filling. She ate the vegetarian ones and saved the meat for the three members of the Li family.
This year, after getting rid of those ungrateful people in the Li family, life is getting better and better.
Soon, the meat was processed and the mutton was almost stewed, and the rich aroma filled the entire kitchen.
Jiang Haitang scooped flour from the flour bag and made pancakes. The corn flour and white flour were mixed together, and under her skillful hands, they became golden and crispy pancakes, full of fragrance.
The food was not yet out of the pot when Lu Liangchen came back.
He took off his thick military coat and changed into his small cotton-padded jacket. While washing his hands, he asked, "Haitang, what did you buy today?"
"I bought pork, beef, and mutton. We'll stew the mutton and make a meat sauce with the beef to take in the car. It won't be greasy." Jiang Haitang wiped her hands and said, "I'm going to make meatballs and fried pork, and some crispy pork."
"We've prepared so much and we're leaving tomorrow. We won't be able to finish it, right?" Lu Liangchen asked in surprise.
They will be away for half a month this time, so this amount of food is indeed a bit too much.
"We will eat the mutton at noon, and send the rest to Professor Gu and Professor Shu." Jiang Haitang explained.
"You've thought it through. I'll make some arrangements later and ask the canteen to take care of it." Lu Liangchen said.
"Then I feel more at ease." Jiang Haitang said with a smile.
Lu Liangchen looked at Jiang Haitang, feeling both touched and puzzled. "You are truly kind to them both, just like a daughter treats her parents. You are sincere."
He actually felt strange as to why Jiang Haitang respected and loved them so much.
But he believed that no matter what Jiang Haitang did, there was a reason for it.
"They deserve it!" Jiang Haitang said firmly.
In this special era, although Professor Shu and Professor Gu were in difficult circumstances, they still adhered to their academic ideals and provided Jiang Haitang with a lot of help and guidance.
In addition, in her previous life, the two old people truly loved her when she was desperate. In Jiang Haitang's heart, they were like her own elders.
"I'll help you this afternoon." Lu Liangchen said, seeing the minced meat already on the chopping board. "You can leave the strenuous work of mincing meat to me."
"It's just a piece of cake. It's all chopped already. Aren't you going to work this afternoon?" Jiang Haitang said with a smile.
"No more going on, let's take a rest. Hey, where's Xiao Taozi?" Lu Liangchen realized then that his beloved daughter was not there.
"This girl is having fun. She's next door." Jiang Haitang said with a smile.
"I'll pick her up and take her home for dinner." Lu Liangchen turned and went next door.
After dinner, Jiang Haitang immediately started frying meatballs, fried dumplings, and crispy pork.
The oil pan sizzles, and golden meatballs float up one by one, with a fragrant aroma.
After frying, she poured out some of the oil and used the remaining bottom of the pan to stir-fry the meat sauce. Considering that Xiao Taozi would also want to eat it on the way, she specially fried the meat sauce without any spicy taste.
After finishing all this, it was already afternoon.
Jiang Haitang put the mutton soup in a basin, tied it tightly with a rope, put it in a net bag, and walked carefully towards Shu Qihua's house.
Shu Qihua was sitting at the table reading a book.
Seeing Jiang Haitang coming in, she quickly stood up: "Haitang, you're here?"
"I bought some mutton and stewed some soup to send to you. You and Professor Gu both need some nourishment." Jiang Haitang said with a smile.
"We have been able to eat well and wear warm clothes since we arrived at the factory, and our health has improved a lot. You should stop worrying about us. Your own life is more important. You can take these mutton soups back with you." Shu Qihua quickly declined.
Jiang Haitang insisted, "We're leaving tomorrow, and we can't take the mutton soup with us. You can keep it. It's not a very expensive thing."
Shu Qihua couldn't persuade Jiang Haitang and had to accept it.
She was moved and said, "If there is ever a day when I am vindicated, I will never forget your kindness."
"Professor Shu, what you said is too polite. What kind of favors are you talking about? Don't talk about it again in the future." Jiang Haitang said quickly.
After Jiang Haitang left, Shu Qihua discovered that Jiang Haitang not only sent mutton and mutton soup, but also a bag of fried meatballs.
Looking at these thoughtful foods, Shu Qihua's eyes couldn't help but become moist.
Jiang Haitang's care is like a ray of warm sunshine, illuminating her gloomy life.
The next morning, before it was fully light, Xiao Wu drove to pick up Lu Liangchen, Jiang Haitang and Xiao Taozi to go to the train station.
Little Taozi lay by the window, excitedly counting the telephone poles, her clear voice full of childish innocence: "One, two, three..."
Xiao Wu looked at the happily playing little Taozi in the rearview mirror and said with emotion, "It's only been a few months, and the little guy is completely different from before."
I remember when the little girl was first brought here, she was skin and bones, her eyes were timid, and she didn't say a word. She just sat obediently in Jiang Haitang's arms.
Now, she has not only gained weight and become beautiful and cute, but her personality has also become lively and naughty. This is what a child should be like.
"I have always been a lively person." Jiang Haitang's face was filled with a gentle smile, and her eyes were full of love.
"Director Lu and sister-in-law, you have taken good care of us." Xiao Wu praised.
At this moment, Xiao Taozi suddenly asked, "Dad, is it cold in the capital?"
Lu Liangchen thought for a moment and said patiently, "It's almost the same as Jincheng, with a howling wind. But we have heating there, so our little Taozi won't get cold."
He knew that the heating in Beijing was much better than that in the factory. Although the factory also had heating, the heat was not enough, and many families still had to rely on coal stoves for heating.
"Great, great." Little Peach cheered and was attracted by the scenery outside the window, staring at it intently.
Lu Liangchen looked at Jiang Haitang and said, "Uncle Hu arranged for you to bring all your recent research results. He wants to commend you for your achievements."
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