Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Magnificent Atmosphere
"Baojin, Baojin, say something, son, don't scare me..."
The man was carried to the bed, but it was obvious that he was completely unconscious. Ge Hongqing shouted at him for a long time before Ye Baojin's eyelids barely responded.
"Wake up, wake up!"
Ge Hongqing wiped away her tears and asked, "How are you feeling?"
Ye Baojin's tears streamed down his face, and he said the word "pain" after a long time. Seeing that the situation was really bad, Ge Hongqing called for help and called the hospital for emergency help.
"You're such a jerk! Last time you almost broke his leg, and this time you hit him in the spine. You can't really kill the child, can you?"
When Ye Baojin was sent for surgery, Ge Hongqing complained about Ye Fuhua.
Ye Fuhua was over sixty years old, and his hands were still shaking with anger. "He deserves to be beaten to death! He deserves to be beaten to death! I shouldn't have given birth to him in the first place. I raised a thing like this, and it's worse than raising an animal!"
"What are you talking about? Isn't it us who are responsible for the child's development?"
"So I beat him to death. It was to rid the people of a threat! It wouldn't ruin my good reputation!"
"well……"
Ge Hongqing sighed deeply and glanced at Ye Fuhua, who also had red eyes beside him. "I know you feel bad, but why bother saying this? After all, our son is our son."
"I just felt bad, so I took such a ruthless action!"
Ye Fuhua's body trembled as he spoke. "Hong Qing, I'm not saying this out of anger. If he does something shameful or shameful in the future, I will definitely not show mercy. This is my last chance. If he goes any further, I'll die with him! I've lived a clean life and I can't have someone like him in my family when I'm old."
Ge Hongqing still didn't know what had happened, and Ye Yulian happened to run down from upstairs.
Ye Yulian: "I heard someone said they came downstairs after seeing you guys downstairs. It's true. What happened to Bao Jin? Who hit him?"
"Your dad!"
Ye Yulian immediately understood what was going on and sighed, "Did Baojin make another mistake?"
Ye Fuhua roughly repeated what Director Jiang had said, and after he finished speaking, he looked even more haggard.
"I can't even open my mouth to say it again! He shamelessly harassed the teacher who was there to help at the factory. He's just causing trouble! If this matter isn't handled properly, Director Jiang and the entire department will be implicated by him alone!"
Ge Hongqing: "Isn't it all okay in the end? After being beaten like this, we can finally give Director Jiang an explanation."
Ye Yulian glanced in the direction of the examination room and snorted, "Mom, you're still protecting Baojin? I didn't even bother to tell you about my fight with Cheng Zhen because I was afraid you'd worry and it would affect your health. Baojin, on the other hand, is willing to do anything and isn't afraid of anything happening to you two."
After a pause, Ye Yulian's eyes showed a hint of resentment. "To be frank, Bao Jin is probably still waiting for you two to do something. By then, the whole family will belong to him, and no one will be able to control him. Even Cheng Zhen said he can't be relied on."
Ge Hongqing did not fail to notice the slight bruise on Ye Yulian's face, but he hesitated and did not say anything.
Ye Fuhua frowned and complained, "What's wrong with you two? Are you still drinking for him?"
"Don't worry about my family's affairs. I can handle it myself. He won't get any benefits if he fights me anyway! If I'm hurt ten points, he'll be hurt eight points too! Your daughter is not that easy to bully!"
"well……"
To be honest, no one felt as bad as Ye Fuhua.
Ye Kaiming, the smartest child in the family, was abducted by human traffickers. Later, Ye Baojin, who was raised with great care, became like this. His only daughter is sensible, but the family is not harmonious now.
If there were a pill to take to regret in this world, the day Ye Fuhua most wanted to go back to was the day when his son Ye Kaiming went missing.
"The operation is over."
Two hours later, Ye Baojin was pushed directly from the operating room to the ward.
"A stable spinal fracture, although mild, still requires a week of hospitalization for observation and treatment. After discharge, you'll need to stay in bed for at least a month. Okay, go pay the bill."
Ge Hongqing took the list and looked at the number on it, his mouth agape. "Two hundred and one, why is it so much?"
"Auntie, this is the price for spinal fracture surgery. There are expenses for suturing and the equipment used. You can ask Director Yulian. This is the price for all hospitals. Your son is not a formal employee, so there is no way to reimburse him."
Ye Yulian sighed and took the form from Ge Hongqing. "I'll go and pay it. Mom and Dad, you two go sit in the ward."
"Let your mother go. You have a family too. If Cheng Zhen finds out, we'll have another quarrel."
"My dad's retirement allowance isn't that high either. How about this: I'll make up the difference and we can split it in half."
Ye Fuhua was just the quartermaster of a local company before, and his resettlement fee was 60 yuan per month. Although Ge Hongqing was a teacher before, he resigned without retiring to take care of Ye Baojin. But in fact, the family could live well with 60 yuan per month. Unfortunately, Ye Baojin was a restless person, so Ye Yulian spent a lot of the savings to find him a job and help him settle things. Ye Yulian also felt sorry for her parents, not for Ye Baojin.
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Military Family Courtyard.
When he got home in the evening, Lu Qinghe told Zhao Zhanming about his work during the day, and then took out his labor fee and put it on the table.
"This is my first salary. How about buying two pounds of mutton tomorrow and having mutton hotpot?"
Zhao Zhanming looked at Lu Qinghe with a look of pride in his eyes. "Keep it for yourself and buy what you need. The season is about to change, so it might be helpful to buy yourself some clothes. I'll come back to buy some mutton tomorrow."
Lu Qinghe chuckled: "Why divide it between you and me? Your salary will end up with me anyway."
"That's right. I'll buy it with my allowance. It just so happens that the allowance for the last mission was paid out in the past two days. The important thing is that I see my wife is happy, so I'm happy too. Let's celebrate."
"Mom is happy, and I am happy too!" Lu Yang nodded obediently.
Lu Yao cheered, "Mom is happy, the whole family is happy!"
Lu Qinghe felt sweet in her heart and patted her daughter and son's head. "I have an appointment with Liu Yanru to look at fabrics and make you all another set of summer clothes. I also want to buy a skirt for myself. Is that okay?"
"Why not?" Zhao Zhanming nodded affirmatively. "Next weekend, when I have a day off, let's go to the department store in the city and have a look. They have Bragi imported from Russia there."
"I'm just afraid that wearing something too conspicuous will have a bad impact. I think everyone is being careful these days."
"With me here, no one dares to say anything. Besides, we all come from decent, poor peasant families, so there's no reason to find fault."
With Zhao Zhanming's guarantee, Lu Qinghe finally felt relieved. After all, this was a special year and he had to be careful.
The next day came in a blink of an eye, and Director Jiang really found someone to pick up Lu Qinghe to go to the Third Line Factory. Although it was a tractor, it still saved time compared to taking the bus for nearly an hour.
But there are few bicycles on the streets these days, and she sitting alone on the back of a tractor is really eye-catching.
"I can come over by myself tomorrow, Director Jiang. There's really no need to bother someone to pick me up."
"Teacher Lu, just sit back and relax. It's really okay. I've already coordinated with them. It's not a special case. Besides, Teacher Lu is a talent. Even if we do make special arrangements, it's for special talents!"
Lu Qinghe was at a loss whether to laugh or cry when she heard the huge sound of the tractor's engine. Director Jiang was so enthusiastic that she could only nod in agreement.
"I submitted it to my supervisor for review yesterday. I turned it in just after noon, and it passed before leaving get off work this afternoon. My supervisor even praised me for finding a capable person. Honestly, Teacher Lu has made us proud!"
"Teacher Lu, I've also prepared the paints and pigments you requested yesterday. They're in the warehouse on the right. I've also found someone to help you. Feel free to ask them."
Lu Qinghe nodded: "Let's make it clear in advance. I will only be responsible for the background painting. The font will be left for your master to write separately."
"I understand. We have such a large factory wall. Teacher Lu, just go ahead and do it. If there's any problem, you can just paint it over."
"I also want to reduce the losses for our factory."
After the conversation and after Director Jiang left, two other young comrades helped Lu Qinghe carry the paint and stools outside the factory wall.
Lu Qinghe didn't rush to start. After putting on the coverall he had prepared in advance, he had a rough composition in his mind based on the proportions. Then he chose a decent position and tried the feeling of using the brush on the wall.
When she was in college, she majored in fine arts and took on several jobs painting on the walls of the store with her seniors. However, the walls in later generations were relatively smooth, while the walls here were rough, which required a larger amount of paint and the walls were also larger, so more effort was required.
After coming up with a rough composition, Lu Qinghe found a drawing board and drew a simple diagram first. Then, according to the proportions, he found a corner position and made the first stroke.
The first one to be exact.
But after Lu Qinghe used the flat brush a few times and got used to it, it felt similar to a paintbrush.
The sound of friction between the rough wall and the brush was a bit dull, but when the color came out, it seemed brighter than on the drawing paper.
On this slightly old wall that is full of age, vitality emerges on the wall as Lu Qinghe writes strokes with his brush. After half of the background picture is completed, this half shows greater vitality.
The two young comrades who followed Lu Qinghe couldn't help but want to applaud from behind, but they were afraid of disturbing Lu Qinghe's creation.
It was not until Lu Qinghe got down from the chair and took off his gloves that the two young comrades hurriedly took the gloves and handed him some water.
"Teacher Lu, you are so amazing!"
Lu Qinghe smiled, drank half a cup of tea, stood up and looked back at his painting.
The content is still simple, almost the same as what was on yesterday's blackboard, except that there are more choices in color, and it is brighter. When the picture is enlarged, the shock it brings to people is even greater.
"Teacher, the train you drew looks like it's about to arrive."
"Yes, your ability is amazing. You will never have to worry about food for the rest of your life."
"What are you talking about? Teacher Lu will definitely do more than just draw this in the future. With such talent, maybe he will go to the capital..."
Lu Qinghe didn't listen carefully to the compliments. She concentrated on checking the paintings on half of the wall to see if there were any shortcomings.
Seeing that it was noon, Lu Qinghe changed out of his work clothes. "I can't finish the painting in a short time. I have to do it in three or four times. I'll be here for the morning."
"Hey, Mr. Lu, our Director Jiang will be here after the meeting! He told you to stay in our factory cafeteria for lunch, otherwise it would be troublesome to run back and forth."
Lu Qinghe hesitated, "I have children at home."
Director Jiang came hurriedly with the factory workers who were getting off work. After seeing the painting on the wall, he was stunned for a while, and then led the factory workers who came with him to applaud Lu Qinghe.
"Teacher Lu has a child?"
Someone whispered.
"You're so young, you don't look like you have children."
"I heard that this person is from the Military Family Residence. He must be a military family member. He must have children and is here to accompany the troops."
"While her husband is on the front lines defending the border, Ms. Lu is guarding the rear and helping with the construction of the Third Line Factory Project. She is truly amazing!"
Cai Shunli mingled in the crowd, listening while looking at Teacher Lu not far away. After a moment, he dispersed with the crowd.
"How old is Teacher Lu's child?" Director Jiang asked Lu Qinghe in a low voice.
"Kindergarten, and next year he will go to elementary school."
"If the elementary school provides lunch, it will be much easier. Teacher Lu, how about I contact your military region's propaganda department and tell them that we're paying for the children's lunch these days, and they can just take them to the cafeteria to eat. It'll only take three or four days. What do you think, Teacher Lu?"
"No matter what, we have to wait until tomorrow. I didn't tell the children in advance, so I'm worried. I'll go back and ask and discuss it first."
"No problem, you can rest this afternoon. I'll have someone pick you up tomorrow morning."
"Okay, goodbye, Director Jiang."
Cai Shunli followed not far away. After seeing Lu Qinghe leave, he greeted Director Jiang as if they met by chance.
"Director Jiang, this Teacher Lu is really amazing. It would take him several days to paint such a large area on our wall."
Director Jiang hummed, then turned around and saw that it was Cai Shunli. His face drooped again. "I saw you and Ye Baojin acting suspiciously yesterday. You don't want to go home and rest, do you?"
Cai Shunli quickly shook his head. "I'm just curious. I don't have a father like Ye Baojin who can support him. By the way, Director Jiang, how is Ye Baojin doing after he was sent home yesterday?"
"Go and see for yourself."
Director Jiang left quickly after he finished speaking, and Cai Shunli stayed where he was.
"Just watch it, I was just about to go watch it."
After get off work in the evening, Cai Shunli went to the family compound of retired cadres. After asking around and seeing that no one was there, he bought a bag of apples and went to the hospital.
"Where are your parents?"
Cai Shunli asked as soon as he entered the door.
"I went out to get some food. Oh my god, I was almost beaten to death this time! My bones still hurt." Ye Baojin lay on the bed with a grin on his face.
Cai Shunli laughed slyly, "Serves you right. I told you to be careful. What's going on?"
"One week in the hospital, one month in bed."
"Your dad beat you up this badly this time. Let's see if you'll learn your lesson. I'm not making fun of you, but it's not worth it for a teacher."
Ye Baojin turned his head and asked, "How's it going? Did that woman go today?"
"You're already lying in bed and still thinking about me?"
Ye Baojin moved a little, groaning in pain before continuing, "I'm not worried, I'm just unwilling to accept it. Damn it, every female comrade in our factory has to give me some face. Even though I'm just a boiler room worker, I have the capital. I can wave my hand and there are plenty of female comrades rushing towards me."
"Okay, stop attacking." Cai Shunli looked over sarcastically, "You don't know, that Teacher Lu is married and even has children. They live in a military dependents' home. He's not someone we can afford to mess with."
"What? Is this true? Don't try to scare me."
"Why would I lie to you? Why don't you ask your friends? Do you think everyone is like you? You're in your twenties and still so wild? My family is going to arrange a blind date for me soon, and I'm planning to get married before the end of the year."
Ye Baojin was dumbfounded. He never thought that a lesbian who looked so young and elegant actually had a child.
"Fuck! Now that you say that, I'm even more upset. Especially when I think about the tone of voice she used when she spoke to me yesterday, that look of contempt... Damn it! My dad even beat me up like this!"
Cai Shunli snorted coldly, as if to laugh at the joke. "Who can you blame for this? You can't blame me."
"It's all that Teacher Lu's fault!!"
Cai Shunli: "..."
"Damn it." Ye Baojin cursed softly and turned to look at Cai Shunli, "Old Cai, do me a favor!"
"Don't drag me down with this. I'm not as stubborn as you."
Ye Baojin's eyes were full of calculation, "Tell me what happened today first."
After all, the two have been friends for several years. Although Cai Shunli wanted to laugh at the joke, he still gave them some advice after talking about what happened during the day.
"We were fooling around when we were young, but now we're almost 30, so it's best to settle down and get married."
Ye Baojin scoffed, "I'm annoyed by what you say. How can you be so young and act like my dad? Don't worry, I'm just angry. If you can do me a small favor, it will help me vent my anger."
"…What are you going to do?"
Ye Baojin whispered a few words to Cai Shunli, who hesitated after hearing them. "Are you sure? Is it necessary? What if we get caught?"
"If you get caught, just say I told you to do it. Besides, it's not a big deal, so there's no rush. Wait until she's almost done before you do it."
"Alright."
Cai Shunli snorted, "It has nothing to do with me anyway. If they investigate later, it will be your fault."
He just wants to watch the fun and see if Ye Baojin will be scared by then.
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Two days later in the evening.
Outside the third-line factory.
"Teacher Lu, the recruitment brochure has been sent to the printing factory. This is for the remaining labor subsidy. Please keep it."
Lu Qinghe took the envelope and asked, "Have you written the slogan?"
"Well, the theme is 'You Are Full of Vitality,' and the slogan is 'Respond to the Call, Go to the Third Front, and Make Contributions.'"
"This theme is great," Lu Qinghe exclaimed. "Did someone from the factory come up with it?"
"Master Yang is the one who usually writes slogans here. He will also write the words on your wall. I'll introduce you to him then."
Lu Qinghe nodded: "It should be all finished by tomorrow. When he finishes writing, I will see if there is anything that needs to be added."
"good."
After finishing a day's work, Lu Qinghe stretched and looked back at the fruits of his labor.
Although the wall is old, the afterglow of the setting sun at this moment covers the entire wall and the painting with a layer of warm yellow light. The side of the whole painting happens to be a rising red sun.
Because the picture is large enough, in addition to the train, it also gives Lu Qinghe more room to play.
Under the golden sun, there are rolling waves of wheat and the outlines of continuous factories in the suburbs of Hua City. They occupy a larger space and look more magnificent.
Workers and working people from all walks of life stood in the front carrying tools, with their heads held high, looking at the approaching train in the distance and the young people who were about to go to the Third Front Project.
Although the images drawn by Lu Qinghe are still cartoon-like, the characters have borrowed the characteristics of this era, and each one looks resolute and full of hope.
This originally mottled factory wall has completely changed its appearance thanks to Lu Qinghe's efforts in the past few days. Whether it is workers getting off work or pedestrians on the street, when passing by here, they can't help but be attracted by this bright and vibrant picture and stop to look at it for a long time.
"There are still two smaller characters left to draw. We should be finished by tomorrow morning." Lu Qinghe patted the dust off his clothes and handed the tools to the young comrade who was helping him.
She really puts her heart into painting.
After finishing this time, she will not take any more jobs for more than a few times. Firstly, she wants to make a name for herself, and secondly, she finds this work too tedious. After that, she would rather do her previous job and finish the travel science comics for young people that have not been serialized in modern times.
"Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Lu." Zhou Chao, the young comrade who came to help, hurried forward to greet him.
"Teacher Lu, let us help you carry the paint. We haven't been able to help much these days. We can only do some manual labor."
"Liu Xiaojun, this isn't physical work at all. It's much easier than working in the factory!"
Liu Xiaojun nodded quickly: "I was wrong, Teacher Lu is the one who works the hardest."
Lu Qinghe had a good impression of the two young comrades. "Don't be polite, you guys are busy carrying paints back and forth every day and helping me pass things and move chairs. I'll treat you to a meal in the cafeteria after we finish the work tomorrow."
"Thank you, Teacher Lu!"
Liu Xiaojun's eyes were evasive, and after a while he smiled and agreed.
Lu Qinghe just thought that he was tired. It was Liu Xiaojun who had been picking her up and dropping her off for the past two days, so she simply declined the offer to take her home in the evening, saying that she had to go to the supply and marketing cooperative, and turned to go to the bus stop.
After Lu Qinghe left, Liu Xiaojun picked up the paint buckets on the ground and said, "Didn't you have a date with your partner to go to the movies tonight? Let me deliver the paint."
Zhou Chao looked over in confusion. "It won't take more than a few minutes to go back and forth. I've already told my partner about this. Let's go."
"……oh."
After arriving at the warehouse and putting the paint away, Liu Xiaojun was reluctant to leave.
"Why don't you leave?" Zhou Chao asked.
"I'm...waiting for someone."
"Waiting for whom?"
"...Oh, actually, I just want to pee on the lawn behind me. I can't hold it any longer! You should go first, otherwise I'll feel embarrassed to have you here."
"We're all grown men, what's there to be shy about? Forget it, forget it. I don't care about you anymore. I'm leaving now."
"Um."
Liu Xiaojun turned around and pretended to unbuckle his belt. When he heard Zhou Chao walking away, he breathed a sigh of relief, turned around, took out the warehouse key, tiptoed to open the door and walked in.
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