Chapter 331 Take them all
After seeing off Gu Yundi and his wife, Jiang Haitang packed up the drawings and materials she had prepared for the machinery factory and handed them over to Director Mao.
"Director Mao, I'm very busy this time and may not have time to go to the factory. Please take these materials and drawings back with you and give them to the researchers. They will all be useful."
Director Mao felt uncomfortable after listening to this.
"Haitang, now that you're gone, I don't know when you'll be back. I really can't bear to leave you!"
Jiang Haitang didn't expect that Director Mao, a rough man, could be so emotional. She was a little amused and helpless.
"Director Mao, even if I can't come back, I will call the factory to communicate. If there are advanced technologies and information, I will find a way to send them to you."
With Jiang Haitang's guarantee, Director Mao felt much more at ease.
He walked to the gate with the drawings and materials in his arms, but suddenly remembered something, stopped, turned around and took out an envelope from his arms.
"I'm so upset today that I've forgotten about important things. Haitang, this is your salary for the past few months. Take it. I'll have someone remit your future salary."
Jiang Haitang wanted to refuse, but Director Mao took Dazhu and turned to leave.
Dazhu originally wanted to say a few more words, but before he could open his mouth, the person had already gotten into the car.
After everyone left, only Jiang Haitang and his family were left at home.
There are a lot of people here today, and little Chengzi has been busy all afternoon. Now he is so sleepy that he has fallen asleep.
"I'll sleep with Xiao Chengzi tonight. Haitang, Director Lu, you two should get some rest."
Xiao He took Xiao Chengzi and left, and Lu Liangchen took Jiang Haitang's hand and went back to the bedroom.
After closing the bedroom door, Lu Liangchen hugged his wife tightly, expressing his longing and concern for her during these days of separation.
"The transfer order has come down, State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense. The appointment of the new factory director has also arrived. After I complete the handover, we will be able to reunite in Beijing in a month at most." He whispered in her ear about the upcoming reunion, his voice full of hope.
Jiang Haitang leaned in his arms, listening to his steady heartbeat, and felt that all the running around and fatigue were worth it.
Home is where the heart is, and at this moment, having her husband and children by her side is her greatest happiness.
And they will soon be reunited in the capital.
In the following time, Jiang Haitang was very busy every day.
At the textile factory, Li Jingcheng, Duan Changhe and several others are already able to work on their own, but they still have some questions to ask Jiang Haitang, and ask Jiang Haitang for help.
"Mr. Jiang, you're not even a member of our factory anymore, yet you're still helping us. We feel bad for you."
Duan Changhe touched his head and spoke embarrassedly.
Li Jingcheng pulled him and said, "What are you talking about? As long as Director Lu is here, Engineer Jiang will always be one of us."
In fact, Li Jingcheng felt that the machinery factory was still the best, as Engineer Jiang was still working there.
However, Director Lu is the director of the textile factory and cannot do whatever he wants like Director Mao. In the end, the textile factory still takes advantage of him.
"Yes, I have always worked in the textile factory. It was the textile factory that took me in when the situation was most difficult. I have been a member of the textile factory all my life." Jiang Haitang said with a faint smile.
At the beginning, when she came to the textile factory to find Li Ergou with the determination to burn her boats, she never thought that her future life would develop in this direction.
At the beginning, if Director Hu had not taken her in and given her a temporary job position, Jiang Haitang really didn’t dare to imagine what would have happened next.
But what is certain is that it will never be as smooth as it is now.
"Mr. Jiang, if we don't understand something in the future, can we write to you for advice?" Li Jingcheng asked hopefully.
"Of course you can. You can also ask Teacher Gu and Teacher Shu for advice. Besides, they have been rehabilitated and returned to school. Maybe the policy will change soon. You can contact them more often."
Although Jiang Haitang knew clearly what policy changes would occur in the future, he could not say it clearly at this time and could only give a brief introduction. As for whether they could understand and seize the opportunity, that was their own business.
Just as a few talented people here had solved the accumulated problems, they heard someone calling them from outside.
"Haitang, Haitang, Aunt Cai is here to see you."
Jiang Haitang was a little surprised to hear that Aunt Cai was coming.
This time, time was tight and she didn't plan to go to Qingshuigou Village.
When Jiang Haitang hurried back home, she saw many people from Qingshuigou Village.
"Captain, why are you here?" Jiang Haitang asked in surprise while inviting everyone to sit inside.
"Haitang, your Dazhu said you were back, so we hurried here to see you, fearing we would be too late and you would have already returned to the capital." Zhao Zhijian said with reluctance when he saw Jiang Haitang.
After all, Haitang and Qingshuigou Village are separated by a layer because of the events that happened later.
Even though Haitang had helped the people of Qingshuigou develop without holding grudges, she was still reluctant to return to Qingshuigou.
But no matter what, those who have received favors must remember this kindness.
"Yes, Haitang, we all know that you're going to work in the capital and I'm afraid you won't be able to come back in the future. We are here to see you on behalf of our team."
"Haitang, what happened in the past is in the past. You should work hard in the future. Director Lu is a good person and will not let you down."
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Everyone was talking at once, which made Jiang Haitang feel even more melancholy about the separation.
"I will be fine. From now on, you should also live a good life. You will definitely live a good life in the future."
"Okay, of course. We now have our own workshop, and we live better than several surrounding brigades. In addition, we are the first to use the new agricultural tools that Dazhu has invented. We have to thank you, Haitang." Zhao Zhijian thought that the current development of the brigade was inseparable from Jiang Haitang, and his voice was a little choked when he spoke.
"I didn't do anything. This is all the result of your own efforts."
At the beginning, Jiang Haitang actually had some resentment towards these people.
But later, life got better and Jiang Haitang felt relieved. Thinking back to when she was six years old and went to Qingshuigou, where she was abused by the Li family and couldn't even get a full meal, these people had helped her and given her warmth, so she gave them a chance.
When these people got the opportunity, they seized it decisively, which is why they have been successful to this day.
Jiang Haitang looked at these simple and familiar faces in front of her, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Qingshuigou, the place she once tried desperately to escape from but could not bear to leave, eventually left a deep mark in her life.
In the future, she may never return to that place, but she will always remember it.
While a few people were talking, Xiao He had already poured water for everyone.
Aunt Cai knew that Xiao He was helping to take care of Xiao Chengzi, so she couldn't help but hold Xiao He's hand and give him a lot of advice about Jiang Haitang's preferences.
After chatting for a while, Zhao Zhijian was the first to stand up and say goodbye. "Haitang, seeing that you're doing well is reassuring. If you have any problems in the future, please write to us or call us. We just came to see you today and brought you some things from our team."
As he said this, he motioned to the person behind him to bring the things over.
Several villagers immediately handed over several heavy bags. Zhao Zhijian opened them and found dried mushrooms, fungus, homemade millet, and a small jar of precious wild honey inside.
"Haitang, you will be a city dweller in the future. These things from our mountains are not worth much, so don't despise them. Take them to the capital to try something new. It can also be considered a wish." An old man said with a simple smile.
Jiang Haitang originally wanted to refuse. Life was hard for everyone, and it would take a long time to save up this little money.
But when she heard the old man telling her not to be disgusted, she knew that if she refused today, the old man would definitely think that she was disgusted with their things.
Therefore, when the words were on the tip of his tongue, Jiang Haitang changed the subject.
"This...this is too much of a expense for you. I will take it to the capital."
Hearing that Jiang Haitang was willing to accept it, the few people finally felt relieved.
"What's the big deal? Compared to what you've done for our brigade, this little bit is nothing!" Zhao Zhijian said firmly, "If you hadn't helped us get a job digging and set up that workshop, how could every household in our brigade have surplus food and receive some money at the end of the year? We all remember your kindness!"
"Yes, Haitang, even if I worked hard for a whole year, I couldn't earn as much as I did in the workshop."
"Even though they say poor people are tough, I still think it's better to have money. With the money, I'm going to renovate our shabby house this year!"
This made the villagers laugh. They used to say that the poor have backbone, but that's not backbone, it's just that they have no other choice.
Who wants to live a hard life when they can live a good life?
The villagers chatted with each other, their faces filled with satisfaction with their current life and gratitude towards Jiang Haitang.
Jiang Haitang listened and felt sincerely happy for them.
"Everyone's life is getting better, and we'll all be fine," Jiang Haitang said with a smile. "We'll continue to run the workshop and make it even better. When policies become more relaxed, maybe we can start other side businesses, like packaging our mountain products and selling them in the city."
She gave another hint at the right time, believing that Zhao Zhijian, Dazhu and others would understand.
It doesn’t matter if they don’t understand it now. Once the policy comes out, they will remember what they are saying now.
Zhao Zhijian's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly, "Hey! I've got that in mind! I'll discuss it with the team later!"
His thoughts were actually quite simple. Jiang Haitang had just returned from the capital and went to the south. He heard that the south was developing very fast.
Haitang has a lot of experience, so what he said must have a basis. He is just a man from the mountains and doesn't understand big things, but he knows that there will be no problem if he follows knowledgeable people to do things.
At this time, Zhao Zhijian did not know how grateful he would be for listening to the advice many years later, which enabled him to lead the villagers of Qingshuigou to a smooth road.
After talking for a while, Zhao Zhijian was afraid of wasting too much of Jiang Haitang's time, so he took the villagers and said goodbye.
Before leaving, he repeatedly reminded her: "Haitang, no matter where you go in the future, don't forget that Qingshuigou is also your home! Come back and visit when you have time!"
Even though I know Jiang Haitang may never come back in this life, I still have to say what I need to say.
"I left my address to Dazhu. If you have any questions, please write to me!" Jiang Haitang was also a little reluctant.
After seeing off the villagers from Qingshuigou, Jiang Haitang looked at the bags full of local products in the yard, feeling heavy in her heart, as they were all their thoughtful gifts.
When Lu Liangchen came back, he saw Jiang Haitang staring at these things in a daze.
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