Adding the money she spent on buying rations for the soldiers today, she lost more than sixteen dollars in total.

Seeing that the money in her hands was getting less and less, Zhang Qiaohui's heart was getting colder and colder. When the dead man's 1,000 yuan pension was handed to her, her parents-in-law took half of it.

There were only 500 yuan left in her hands. Junjun had been in the hospital these days and had to take supplements. The money was like running water and she couldn't hold it in her hands.

What's even more worrying is that her family members would come to her house from time to time to persuade her to abandon her two children and remarry.

The people mentioned are either country guys whose wives have died and who have two or three kids, or old bachelors in their forties who haven't married yet. Why would she marry someone like that?

She knew that her family just wanted to sell her out again so that they could use the betrothal gift to support their own grandson. She would never let them scheme against her.

Zhang Qiaohui wiped away her tears, walked hurriedly, and asked people all the way to the food factory.

Before entering the room, she took a deep breath, tidied her hair, and unbuttoned a button near the collar of her clothes. Then she walked into the security room gracefully.

Before she got married, she was a famous beautiful girl in Shili Township. Even after getting married and having two children, she still had confidence.

How could any ordinary young lady be as gentle as her? Every woman has her own charm.

Qi Shaoqiang was checking samples in the production workshop when he heard someone nearby say that a woman was looking for him.

"Deputy Director, could it be that your wife is here?"

"Newlyweds are so different, so clingy. My stinky old man is like a mouse seeing a cat when he sees me!"

"Who said it wasn't true? My wife. I accidentally touched her hand yesterday, and she washed it several times with soap.

When I was there, she would hold me tightly at night, but now she is like this, things are totally different now!"

The people in the factory started joking with each other, and the factory was filled with happy laughter.

A smile flashed across his face, and Qi Shaoqiang's head moved slightly. Could it be that Jiang Li really came?

I guess she was bored at home, so she came to visit the supply and marketing cooperative. She was kind enough to come and see her man. The cafeteria happened to make her favorite vermicelli stewed pork at noon, and I don't know if she had lunch.

Qi Shaoqiang couldn't hide his excitement, "Tell someone to wait in my office, I'll be there right away."

"Lizi, have you eaten yet? There are some vermicelli that you like on the table. I made them especially for you."

Before Qi Shaoqiang entered the room, he was already talking to the people standing inside, with a rare smile on his face.

But when he saw the person coming, he was stunned, "Sister-in-law Sun, why are you here?"

Zhang Qiaohui burst into tears before she could say anything, "Shaoqiang, I..."

Qi Shaoqiang reopened the office door that he had just closed and put a chair in front of the door. "Sister-in-law, if you have any problem, just tell me. I will definitely help you if I can."

Zhang Qiaohui burst into tears, "Shaoqiang, I am suffering. Today I went to the black market, originally wanting to buy some fine food for the army, but I was sick recently and couldn't eat black noodles.

But I didn’t expect the black market people to be so unreasonable. Not only did they beat me, they also stole my food. I…”

Qi Shaoqiang said seriously, "Do you remember the appearance?"

"I remember a thin man with a pointed face and monkey-like appearance. There were two others, one tall and one short, but I didn't see their appearance clearly.

There was also a man and a woman selling hair bands who forced me to buy things and refused to let me go unless I bought something."

"Sister-in-law, the black market is full of mixed people, so you'd better avoid going there."

Qi Shaoqiang knew clearly that the person who could trade in the black market under other people's noses must have some connections, and Zhang Qiaohui's grain could not be recovered.

As for the hair band, Qi Shaoqiang's eyes fell on Zhang Qiaohui's head. The white gauze one looked quite unique in style and somewhat familiar.

"Shao Qiang, is it true that my things cannot be recovered? Can you call the county police and ask them to look for someone?"

Qi Shaoqiang frowned. Not to mention that he has retired from the army now, even in the past, he would never ask others to do things for him casually.

"Sister-in-law, I really can't do anything about this."

Zhang Qiaohui burst into tears again when she heard this and wiped them with her hand towel, sobbing, "Junjun is so sick and is about to go to primary school. Our family's money is being spent like water.

These two military men are giving me headaches again. My life is so miserable..."

Zhang Qiaohui watched Qi Shaoqiang's expression while she was talking. She was waiting for Qi Shaoqiang to take the initiative to check on her so that she could ask for a loan.

Last time at her house, Qi Shaoqiang spent 200 yuan right away, so he must be well-off.

"Shao Qiang, I'm sorry to ask you this... Do you have any money? Can you lend me some to take the old man to the clinic for treatment?"

Qi Shaoqiang's face became even more sour, and he looked at Zhang Qiaohui with longing eyes.

Last time, I clearly brought back all the donations from the team to Sun Jianguo, giving half to the old man and half to her. Why is she still asking me for money?

Are you taking advantage of me?

"Sister-in-law, I really don't have any money."

Qi Shaoqiang spread his hands and said, "I am telling the truth."

"Won't you get a sum of money when you retire?" Zhang Qiaohui was very surprised. She had asked around and knew that soldiers would get money when they retire.

"I gave the money to my wife. She manages the money in my family. I spent all the 50 cents I had on lunch. I really have no money left."

"Wife? Shaoqiang, how come you, a grown man, are caught by your partner before you even get married? This is not good.

This woman is too strong. Life will be hard after marriage. You should choose someone who is caring and considerate. "

Zhang Qiaohui hinted at something and slowly moved closer to Qi Shaoqiang.

Before Zhang Qiaohui could touch 놛's sleeve, Qi Shaoqiang suddenly stood up and shouted to 늌, "Xiao He! Come in and make some tea."

A female clerk came in and said, "Leader, the kettle is empty. Can I go take care of it?"

"No, the meeting is almost time. Take the materials and come with me."

Qi Shaoqiang then turned to the stunned Zhang Qiaohui and said, "Sister-in-law, I still have work to do here, so I won't send you off. Liu Lixin and I will go to see Mr. Wu and the army instead."

Secretary He muttered, "The meeting is not until three o'clock, Deputy Director, did you remember it wrongly..."

Before he could finish his words, Qi Shaoqiang stuffed a teacup into his hand and said, "Congratulations, you are hot. Drink more hot water and open your mouth less."

Zhang Qiaohui then stood up reluctantly, "Shaoqiang, you are busy here, so I will leave first."

There was a glimmer of curiosity in He's eyes. Curiosity overcame his fear of Qi Shaoqiang. He asked in fear, "Leader, who is this?"

Qi Shaoqiang didn't want to say anything more. He took a look at the materials that Cadre He brought over. What was written on them was inappropriate. "Rewrite it."

He Lingling frowned, "Ah?"