Chapter 299 Why not transfer Haitang back first?
Along the way, Little Taozi chattered non-stop, telling her mother how many new poems she had learned, where her great-grandfather had taken her, how her brothers had played war games with her and other children, and so on...
Anyway, the little girl chattered all the way, and Jiang Haitang felt much more relieved listening to her daughter speaking in her childish language.
The daughter lived in the compound much better than expected, and was not discriminated against just because she was not Lu's biological daughter.
Back at the Lu family's old house, Mr. Lu looked at his grandson's wife's visibly bulging belly, feeling both happy and worried. "You must have had a hard time on this journey, right? Go back to your room and rest. I'll have dried all your beddings for you after I heard from you."
"Grandpa, we are not tired. We will wash up first and then come down to talk to you." Jiang Haitang said.
"No, no, you guys take a rest. Your second aunt is preparing dinner and we'll be eating soon."
After returning home, He Wanyi went to the kitchen to help prepare dinner.
"Sister-in-law, I've been waiting for you. I always can't cook this dish well." Yuan Yinan greeted He Wanyi while cutting vegetables.
He Wanyi hurriedly washed her hands and started to get busy.
In the dining room of the Lu family's old house, Mr. Lu and Jiang Guozhu were sitting in the main seats.
Although the two old men were very old, they were in good spirits and were talking in low voices.
Although supplies are relatively scarce now, after all, Mr. Lu and Mr. Jiang are both treated very well because of their status.
Preparations began in advance for the arrival of Jiang Haitang and Lu Liangchen. Yuan Yinan and He Wanyi quickly prepared a sumptuous meal.
"Grandpa, are you feeling okay now?" Jiang Haitang felt relieved when she saw that her grandfather was in good spirits, but she still went forward to ask.
"Look, I'm much better than before. The doctor you found for me is very capable. He almost cured my old illness with just a few doses of medicine. He also prescribed some warming medicine for me, and I'm much better now." When Grandpa Jiang saw Jiang Haitang, his eyes were filled with tears.
My only granddaughter cannot stay with me, but is thousands of miles away.
"Tsk, I don't know who is afraid of suffering. He doesn't want to take medicine. He has to be coaxed by Xiao Taozi every day before he is willing to take medicine." Grandpa Lu said with a sneer.
With just one sentence, the originally sad atmosphere instantly became lively.
Jiang Guozhu said angrily: "What's wrong? Are you jealous that I have Xiao Taozi to coax me to drink medicine?"
"Have you forgotten that Xiao Taozi's surname is Lu, and she is a child of the Lu family! Why should I envy you?" Grandpa Lu said without hesitation.
Some time ago, because Mr. Lu felt that Mr. Jiang was about to die, he always gave in to him in everything, and the two hadn't quarreled for a while.
Now that Mr. Jiang is almost recovered, Mr. Lu is not going to give in to him anymore.
She was especially jealous of why Xiao Taozi was always closer to Old Man Jiang, and the number of quarrels between the two increased significantly.
"Grandpas, please don't quarrel. Quarreling is not good for children!" Little Taozi raised her little face and reminded them seriously.
The two old men who were labeled as not good children immediately started to behave like good children and even acted very harmoniously.
Jiang Guozhu said with emotion: "Haitang is where she is today, thanks to Liangchen's care."
Mr. Lu waved his hand. "It's Haitang's own hard work! It's not easy for a little girl to achieve such a technical achievement!"
Listening to the two people talking in serious official tones, Lu Liangchen wanted to laugh.
Father Lu and Second Uncle Lu sat aside, ignoring the two old men who were over a hundred years old in total, and instead discussed the current political situation.
Uncle Lu was a military officer, and he spoke with the clarity and clarity that only a soldier could muster: "The situation has been improving recently. I heard that they're going to focus on technological development. Big Brother, do you have any news?"
Father Lu nodded. "Yes, we can already feel it here. The situation will get better and better in the future. Let's not talk about us. Just look at Haitang's award this time. It also shows that the country has begun to value scientific and technological talents."
In the kitchen, He Wanyi and Yuan Yinan were busy preparing the last few dishes.
Shi Shulan was helping out on the side. She had a gentle personality and didn't talk much, but she was very efficient.
"Shulan, take the braised pork out. Be careful of the burns." He Wanyi instructed.
Shi Shulan responded and carefully picked up a large bowl of braised pork.
At this time, Lu Liangjin came in to help: "Let me do it, be careful not to burn your hands."
Shi Shulan handed the dish of braised pork to Lu Liangjin, turned around to get some cold dishes and followed him out.
In the restaurant, five half-grown boys were surrounding Jiang Haitang and asking her all sorts of questions.
Lu Baoguo was very interested in the technology: "Aunt, can the machine you designed really change the shuttle automatically? What's the principle behind it?"
Jiang Haitang explained patiently, gesturing with his hands from time to time.
Lu Liangchen watched from the side, his eyes full of pride.
Lu Zhongguo took Xiao Taozi's hand and asked, "Xiao Taozi, your mother is here. Do you not like playing with your brothers anymore?"
"No, after dinner, I will go play war games with you guys." Little Peach answered seriously.
When Lu Liangchen heard that his little girl was actually playing war games with a few brats, he felt very upset.
How could his delicate and soft little girl play war games with a bunch of brats?
I was thinking about persuading my daughter to play little girls' games, but then I remembered that there seemed to be no little girls at home, and there was really no one to play girls' games with Xiao Taozi.
Soon, all the dishes were served, filling up the table.
Mr. Lu raised his teacup. "Come on, let's have tea instead of wine today. First, to welcome Haitang and Liangchen home, and second, to celebrate Haitang winning the department's grand prize! This is an honor for our entire family!"
Everyone raised their glasses and the atmosphere was very warm. Even some children raised their glasses to toast together.
Jiang Haitang looked at the braised pork, steamed fish, mutton soup, scrambled eggs, roast duck, cabbage stewed with vermicelli, tomato meatball soup, several seasonal vegetables and a large bowl of plump white dumplings in the middle of the table, and knew that her second aunt had put a lot of effort into preparing these.
"Why didn't I see Aunt Wang today?" Jiang Haitang asked after glancing around.
"Aunt Wang had some family matters and took two days off. It's a coincidence that you came. The dishes on the table today are all thanks to your second aunt and your eldest sister-in-law." He Wanyi said with a smile.
"Today's dumpling filling is made to suit Haitang's taste, with less oil and salt." Yuan Yinan said with a smile, "Pregnant women can't eat too salty food."
Jiang Haitang said with emotion: "Thank you, Second Aunt, you've taken the trouble."
Mr. Lu first picked up a piece of fish for Jiang Guozhu: "Come, Old Jiang, try it. I just bought it this morning. It's very fresh!"
Then he picked up a piece of braised pork for Jiang Haitang and said in a very attentive tone: "Haitang, eat more, there are two of you now!"
The family ate and chatted in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Lu Liangjin asked about Lu Liangchen's work situation: "Your factory seems to be developing very well now."
Lu Liangchen gave a brief introduction. The situation in the factory was indeed good, especially after it took over the military's military fabric supply, the development momentum was even better.
However, some things can be said, but some really cannot be said, so Lu Liangchen just glossed over it.
Upon hearing that the machinery factory produced not only large-scale machinery but also simple agricultural machinery, Jiang Guozhu, who came from a farming family, was immediately impressed: "Great! This is truly doing practical things for farmers! Rural development requires this kind of technological innovation!"
Mr. Lu looked at Jiang Haitang and was very happy. "Both our Lu and Jiang families joined the military. They were useful in wartime, but in peacetime, there is less we can do for the country. Haitang, thank you for everything!"
Jiang Haitang scratched his head sheepishly and said, "Grandpa, winning this award is really unexpected. Actually, there are many people who are better than me, but they... compared to them, I'm still far behind..."
Of course, everyone present understood what Jiang Haitang said vaguely. Yes, many people with real talents and skills were demoted because of this turmoil, and even the development of science and technology was greatly affected.
However, Jiang Haitang knew that things were different. Soon, the country's policies would be adjusted, and those talented people would be able to return to their original positions and continue to contribute to the country.
"Policies have begun to adjust. I believe everything will be fine soon." Jiang Guozhu suddenly said this.
Although Jiang Haitang knew that the policy would definitely change, hearing it from Mr. Jiang now meant that there really was a policy in place.
"Haitang, you're here to receive the award this time. Why don't you stay in Beijing and don't go back to the northwest? We're worried about you like this." Yuan Yinan suddenly said.
Lu Liangchen immediately became nervous. Second Auntie was asking Haitang to stay in the capital from now on? In fact, given Haitang's ability, it would be easy for her to stay in the capital.
However, it will take some time for his work to be completed.
Jiang Haitang smiled and said, "Second Aunt, I still need to keep an eye on things over there for a while. Let's talk about the transfer at the end of the year."
Although she was not very clear about what Lu Liangchen was doing, she knew that in addition to his official job, Lu Liangchen must have a secret mission. However, since Lu Liangchen didn't tell her, she didn't ask.
However, she couldn't feel at ease letting Lu Liangchen stay in the northwest while she was in the capital.
Yuan Yinan smiled and said, "Look, the relationship between the young couple is so good. With you like this, we, as the elders, can also feel at ease."
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