Liu Haozhe had been very cooperative, his face was gloomy and he didn't say a word, but he was sneering in his heart. Since he was not capable, the bad hat of having promiscuous relationships could not be pinned on him!

Since the hospital found out that Liu Haozhe was incapable, it was set in stone that Han Jinyu had a child through a surrogate mother.

Han Qingsong was silent for a moment after listening to Liu Jianyun's report. Could it be that Liu Haozhe really had no problems? He reflected on whether his method of assuming that someone was guilty and then looking for evidence was wrong.

He had previously assumed that Liu Haozhe was not a serious person and had something to do with Lao Liu, so he looked for evidence everywhere to support his claim.

So is it possible that Liu Haozhe really has no problem and everyone is wrongly accusing him?

At noon, Lin Lan came to pick him up and saw him sitting in his seat with a frown on his face. She knew that he had encountered some difficulties.

"Third brother, your frown can kill flies." She stepped forward and stood behind him, rubbing his brows. She pointed at the photo on the table and said with a smile, "You face such a lovely child and such a good wife every day, but you still frown. What do you mean? Are you dissatisfied with us or what?"

Han Qingsong held her hand, put it to his lips and kissed it, then picked up the report and showed it to her. Yang Han's handwriting was very clear, not as difficult to read as some doctors'.

Lin Lan took a look and didn’t take it seriously at first, but then her eyes widened. Damn - Liu Haozhe is not good enough?

Then she had always misunderstood that he was having affairs with other women. Then she was filled with anger again, "This Liu Haozhe is quite disgusting, isn't this a marriage fraud?" A man who is not good at medicine doesn't treat his illness first, but ends up marrying someone else, what else is this if not a marriage fraud?

etc.

Could it be that Han Jinyu and Lao Liu really had a child through artificial insemination, and Liu Haozhe has nothing to do with Lao Liu?

It would be strange if it doesn’t matter!

Lin Lan didn't believe it. When she heard Liu Haozhe say "Don't do this in front of Lao Liu", it was obvious that they were very familiar and close, he was good to Lao Liu, and Han Jinyu was mean to Lao Liu.

But there is another explanation, which may be: Liu Haozhe persuaded Han Jinyu to borrow sperm to have a child, but Han Jinyu was not happy about it, and was finally forced to have a child with Laoliu.

Then Liu Haozhe and Lao Liu became brothers because of this? What the hell is this?

She suddenly thought of the two of them, "Third brother, why don't we call the mother and daughter over to ask?"

Liu Haozhe had an abnormal relationship with the mother and daughter before, but he not only did not hate them, but also helped them. So, their relationship was really a pure helping relationship, without any messing around? Or maybe there was no tool for messing around.

Han Qingsong: "Let Luo Haicheng do it." He knocked on the window and asked someone to call Luo Haicheng.

At this time, it was not so troublesome for the Public Security Bureau to find someone for questioning. As long as the person was related to the case, you could go and pick him up with your work ID.

In addition to the mother and daughter, Han Qingsong also asked people to inquire about several close friends of Liu Haozhe, such as Li Zhaolong and Liu Dache who had helped him to get married, as well as other men and women in the textile factory who had a good relationship with him. He also sent people to find colleagues and leaders in the textile factory to understand the situation.

Liu Haozhe is indeed very popular, and many of the textile factory's executives and employees beg for mercy. They think that such a hardworking and good-tempered man, whose wife cheated on him, is so magnanimous and tolerant. Not only does he take good care of his children and wife, but he also wants to solve the problem with the man in private. He is really a good man that is hard to find even with a lantern!

When questioning those men and women, Han Qingsong sorted out a subtle phenomenon: Why do people who are obviously not related to each other show a commonality? They praised and thanked Liu Haozhe one-sidedly, saying that he was good in many ways, as if he was well-trained.

He immediately called Luo Haicheng over and asked him to interrogate Lao Liu's three lovers.

They can't just focus on Liu Haozhe's people, they should also explore from Lao Liu.

They followed Lao Liu before and found out that he had three regular women, one man who was away from home all year round, one man who was imprisoned in a labor camp, and one family member of the five black categories. The family member of the five black categories, named Sun Jiayan, was the most beautiful, and Lao Liu visited her most frequently, giving her money and food coupons every time.

Luo Haicheng brought three women in for questioning.

Han Qingsong listened to the confessions of three people outside and decided to focus on Sun Jiayan. The families of the five black categories have no one to support them, and they live in fear every day without any sense of security, so they are easily conquered.

While Luo Haicheng was questioning the secretary, Han Qingsong pushed the door open.

Sun Jiayan was sitting inside and saw a policeman who was taller than the door frame come in. He was tall, with a stern face and sharp eyes that were a little scary.

Luo Haicheng immediately gave him his seat.

Han Qingsong glanced at Sun Jiayan and said, "Sun Jiayan, if you confess, you will be treated leniently, and if you resist, you will be treated severely. This is the party's policy. Do you understand?"

Sun Jiayan had previously played dirty with Luo Haicheng, flirted with the police, and watched the clerk blush with embarrassment. But now, facing Han Qingsong, she did not dare to act rashly and immediately sat down properly.

"Know."

"Explain your livelihood." Han Qingsong's eyes were sharp but without any contempt or condemnation. However, he emphasized the word "livelihood", and Sun Jiayan naturally understood.

Sun Jiayan wanted to deny it in her heart, but she felt uncomfortable as she had no way to hide under his gaze. She swallowed hard and hesitated to explain whether she and Lao Liu were lovers or a transaction.

Han Qingsong sat on the chair, his body straight, tapping lightly on the table with his slender fingers.

The "thump, thump" sound hit Sun Jiayan's nerves again and again.

Han Qingsong reminded her, "Everyone in your neighborhood knows who goes to your house on a daily basis." He acted in a businesslike manner and did not discriminate against Sun Jiayan because of her profession.

Sun Jiayan was filled with gratitude. She didn't know why, but facing such a strong and handsome man, she couldn't help but feel inferior. But this excellent man didn't look at her with contempt, didn't humiliate her with words like whore or prostitute, and left her with dignity.

For the first time in all these years, she felt that a man respected her in the same way he respected women.

Think about some people who always humiliate her, "You are a prostitute, I will sleep with you even if I have no money", "Selling one is selling the same, why not sell a few more?", "It doesn't matter who you sleep with, I can still make a difference"

The man in front of her was sitting opposite her very well, with no intention of taking advantage of her. Even his cold eyes were no different from the way he looked at other people. She thought this was really rare.

Why didn't her neighbor report her? Of course he wanted to take advantage of her.

Such an outstanding man does not belong to her. Thinking about her unwillingness and struggle, she covered her face and sobbed, "Comrade Public Security, I, I don't want to do that either. Who in this world is born willing to degenerate? Who doesn't want to live a good life with her man? But there must be an opportunity. My husband was beaten to death a few years ago, and no one dared to marry me when I wanted to remarry. Those stinky men, when they take advantage of me, they say nice things, but when they really do something, they run faster than a dog. What can I do? Who wants to sell it? But if I don't sell it, I will be abused anyway, so why don't I exchange it for some money and food coupons to live? Am I wrong?"

She now makes a living as a street sweeper, but her salary is so low that she can't support herself at all, so...she secretly engages in prostitution to exchange for some food coupons and money.

There are always people harassing her on a daily basis, and in order to avoid being criticized, she has to please some of them. Since she has to do it whether she likes it or not, why doesn't she do it better?

"Tell me how you got to know Lao Liu."

"I went to a party at a textile factory and met him there."

"Speak clearly."

"It was a party at the textile factory. Accountant Liu organized a group of people and asked me to go. I met Lao Liu there, and I..."

Han Qingsong raised his eyebrows slightly: "Liu Haozhe?"

"Yes, Accountant Liu."

"How did you get to know each other?"

"We met at a textile factory party. ... Later, he would... introduce customers to me."

Luo Haicheng slammed the table and stood up excitedly, "Damn it, I finally caught him by the tail!"

According to Sun Jiayan's confession, Liu Haozhe not only introduced high-quality customers to her, but also trained her and taught her how to seduce men.

With Sun Jiayan's confession, it became much easier to interrogate the others, and a more comprehensive picture of Liu Haozhe was quickly pieced together.

Luo Haicheng was speechless as he looked at the densely packed confession information that the clerk had memorized.

"Director Han, is there such a thing?" He really had little knowledge and had never heard of it.

Liu Haozhe actually has a skill that can teach women how to please men and make them fall in love with him and submit to him. He helps these women train their skills, introduces customers, and takes a commission from them. He is also responsible for covering for them, and even introduces doctors to help them treat diseases and perform sterilization.

Luo Haicheng was speechless for a long time. Finally, he looked at Han Qingsong and said, "Director Han, have you heard about it?"

Han Qingsong looked calm and said, "Continue the interrogation."

Once there is a breakthrough, the rest will not be a problem, and finally Liu Haozhe and Han Jinyu will be brought up for trial separately.

Liu Jianyun glanced at Han Jinyu and said, "Han Qingshan, there is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable. We already know what happened to Liu Haozhe."

Han Jinyu's hair was disheveled, she looked listless, and her eyes were red from staying up late. "Why are you asking me if you know this?"

"Now let me ask you again, did Liu Haozhe, Lao Liu and Lao Wu work together to rob public grain?"

"Anyway, I didn't see it. Even if I did, I don't know. You don't need to ask me."

Liu Jianyun looked down at the transcript and repeated Liu Haozhe's situation as calmly as possible, "Do you have anything to say?"

Han Jinyu: "He just helps them solve their problems, there's nothing wrong with that!"

Liu Jianyun: "...He is organizing prostitution."

Han Jinyu was not convinced and said, "This is called helping each other. How can you say it so harshly? They can't afford to eat and are starving to death. Liu Haozhe helps find a man who can exchange food for them. Is this a crime? They don't steal or rob, so do they deserve to starve to death?"

"This is a criminal act that violates the law. Our county completely eliminated brothels and secret rooms from November 1949 to 1951, and prostitution is no longer allowed to exist!"

Since November 21, 1949, when New China launched the "battle to eliminate the brothel system", all brothels across the country have been closed one after another, and the most heinous offenders have been punished according to law. Prostitutes, waiters, maids, and employees have all been dismissed and sent to work.

By 1951, prostitution was basically banned throughout the country, but it has started to revive now.

Han Jinyu had a gloomy face and said nothing.

Liu Jianyun: "If Liu Haozhe instigated and controlled you..."

"You bastard!" Han Jinyu's face changed. How could she be the same as those women! She is the second sister-in-law! She wanted to pull Liu Jianyun, but because of the last incident, Liu Jianyun handcuffed her backwards. She was so angry that she banged her body against the table to vent her anger.

Liu Jianyun pressed the tabletop, "Han Qingshan, you are really stubborn and stubborn."

He didn't want to talk to her any more. Anyway, the testimonies of other people could convict Liu Haozhe.

Over there, Han Qingsong and the secretary were interrogating Liu Haozhe.

Although Liu Haozhe didn't know what happened, he hadn't been brought to trial for a long time. He could hear the noise outside and knew something was wrong. He sat opposite Han Qingsong, looking gloomy and silent.

Han Qingsong glanced at him, his face as cold as usual, without any extra emotion.

Liu Haozhe smiled and said, "Director Han is such a cold-blooded man." He wanted to ask Lin Lan, but he was afraid that Han Qingsong would beat him up without mercy, so he wisely held back.

Han Qingsong looked at him coldly, "My cruelty is only directed at my enemies."

“Hahaha.” Liu Haozhe leaned back in his chair, looking a little lazy. “Finally, I don’t have to pretend anymore.”

"In that case, let's talk about the person who introduced you. You can't learn so many unconventional skills out of thin air."

"Well, you have checked it out, haven't you? I met Master when I was in prison as a teenager."

"Who is he?"

"I don't know. He never tells me his name or where he's from, so I really don't know. It's useless for you to force me."

"His accent?"

"He speaks dialects from several places. It sounds like he speaks from the local area or from the provincial capital. I'm not sure."

"Face features?"

"Well, he was of medium height, hunched over, and thin. Haha, there weren't many fat people then. Oh, and he had small eyes and protruding ears. He never said how old he was, but I guessed he was about sixty."

"Tell me about your organization. What do you do, the three leaders?"

"I've never seen the face of Sanbaotou. He's of medium height and left-handed. Well, he seems to never touch women. Of course, it's possible that they are not to his liking?" He smiled meaningfully at Han Qingsong.

Han Qingsong ignored him.

"As for the rest, you know most of it. The sixth one is in charge of stealing, the fifth one is in charge of cheating, and I am the fourth one, in charge of... the secret door. As for the first and second ones, I am not sure, and the third one is in charge of gambling."

Han Qingsong: "Old Six once called you Second Brother."

"Oh, that's because I'm the second oldest brother in my family, just like Han Ju is called the third brother."

Han Qingsong glanced at the clerk's notes, pointed out a few places and made some corrections, then asked, "You were also involved in stealing and robbing public grain."

"Director Han, I don't deny what I did, but I can't accuse you of what I didn't do. That was done by the fifth and sixth brothers. I'm not good at that, you know, I'm only good at women's affairs. Actually, you misunderstood, I'm really not a prostitute. My original intention was to promote the interest between couples and make their married life more enjoyable. If someone learns from me and insists on doing something else, I can't do anything about it."

He looked at Han Qingsong and smiled meaningfully, "If you don't believe me, you can try to learn it. Director Han will go back and..."

"I advise you to shut up!" Han Qingsong said coldly. He did not fully believe Liu Haozhe's confession.

The clerk's face turned red, and he lowered his head and wrote vigorously. In fact, he was very curious. Since Liu Haozhe couldn't do it, how did he learn all these? And there were people who were so obsessed with him, how did he do it? He could actually make women treat selling as enjoyment, damn! The clerk's mind was already filled with all kinds of waste and gossip.

Han Qingsong beside him did not seem surprised. "That's all for today. Sign and seal."

Since the evidence was solid, Liu Haozhe naturally had nothing to deny, but he did not admit that he was engaging in illegal prostitution. He felt that he was benefiting the couple's life.

The Public Security Bureau held a meeting to discuss Liu Haozhe's crime and sentencing.

Deputy Director Li firmly disagreed with the shooting. "Liu Haozhe's behavior is very different from the brothels in the old society. He trained women and introduced them to each other, but he did not force them to engage in prostitution. If I introduced two people to each other and they had a relationship between men and women for money, can it be said that I instigated prostitution?"

Several directors of the Revolutionary Committee also had doubts about this, so they had to apply to the District Committee.

Soon, the prefectural committee issued instructions that Liu Haozhe's misconduct had not caused any adverse social impact, so his crime was not punishable by death. In addition to the crime of speculation, he was sentenced to ten years of labor reform. As for his subordinates, they were sentenced to seven, five, and three years respectively.

Liu Haozhe and others dealt with him according to the law and sent him to a labor camp. Everyone thought the two would divorce, but Han Jinyu decided to take her child with him to the labor camp!

Although Han Jinyu was not popular and had a bad reputation as a surrogate mother, she did it to give birth to a son for the Liu family, so public opinion did not seem to care and many people even understood her.

This is very confusing. Some people did nothing, but were labeled as sluts, and were scolded, isolated, and fought. But Han Jinyu really did it, and there was a child as evidence, but nothing happened to her? Some people even sympathized with and admired Han Jinyu, thinking that everything she did was justifiable in order to give birth to a son, and that she was a good daughter-in-law!

It really makes me hard to say what to say.

After Lao Liu and Wang Guoan were killed, half of the county's public security authority fell into Han Qingsong's hands. The public security of the entire county was cleared up. The petty thefts, burglaries, and robberies that everyone complained about suddenly disappeared overnight. The members and citizens all celebrated, saying that the Public Security Bureau had done a good job and that the bad guys were well dealt with. Everyone could finally spend a peaceful year.

The district committee highly commended the county public security bureau, and Han Qingsong's reputation in the public security bureau and the revolutionary committee reached an unprecedented high.

Lin Lan felt relieved. These bad elements had been dealt with, and the public security in the county was no longer as bad as in the original plot. Han Qingsong's danger in his previous life should have been mostly eliminated.

In a blink of an eye, it was the Spring Festival, and Lin Lan and Han Qingsong took their children back to their hometown to celebrate the New Year.

On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month last year, the Prime Minister passed away. On the ninth day, all major newspapers published mourning letters and portraits. The people were so grief-stricken that they wanted to organize a large-scale mourning event. However, the People's Daily and Wenhui Daily, which were controlled by the Group of Four, expressed their intention to not allow the people to mourn on a large scale, and repeatedly compressed the space for mourning letters and the specifications of the memorial service. They also launched a large-scale campaign to criticize Lin Biao and Confucius and to counter the rightist trend of reversing the verdict, and did not allow large-scale mourning.

As a result, many memorial activities were spontaneously organized by the public, which also caused many conflicts, and later a Tianan occurred in the capital.

Because the two troublemakers, Lao Wu and Lao Liu, were eliminated, their county remained quiet and there was no unusual movement. The county revolutionary committee and the commune also organized memorial activities, and the private memorial activities were also orderly, not as chaotic as in other places.

When the spring breeze melted the ice, greened the earth, and blew red apricot blossoms on the branches, the members began to plough and plant. Because the Shanzui Village Brigade had a tractor, they started working early. Not only did they have to plough their own land, but they also had to help other brigades to earn income for the brigade.

With the help of the tractor, the members no longer need to help pull fibers to plow the land. It is much easier and everyone is very happy.

However, the work of the county revolutionary committee has been a bit tiring recently. The orders are changed every day, and there is a new policy every day and a campaign every moment. It is a bit overwhelming for everyone. Later, the revolutionary committee discussed that each commune should plant crops, and the campaign should be handled by the propaganda department, so that neither of them would be delayed.

After all, no common people are willing to delay their crops and bother with the trouble of criticizing this and that.

In the blink of an eye, it was April. Lin Lan was busy with the progress of the gem research laboratory, so she didn't care about the publicity.

Engineers Wu and Li happily handed over several transparent sapphires as big as the belly of a little finger to Lin Lan: "Team leader, it's done."

Lin Lan picked it up and took a look. Wow, it’s such a cute Smurf!

"I'll call the district committee right away." Lin Lan wrapped the gems in flannel and said happily, "The two teachers and masters can take a two-day break. They were really exhausted before."

These technicians and craftsmen are very hardworking and responsible in their work. Once they get into the job, they refuse to take a break. They are truly diligent and conscientious.

"Isn't this what we should do?" Working yourself to death here is a hundred times better than being beaten to death in the May 7th Cadre School or the labor camp. What's more, here you have food and drink and people to take care of you. It's really good.

Lin Lan rode her bicycle back to the Revolutionary Committee to make a phone call. The Propaganda Office was using a loud speaker to read out various documents sent down by the Central Committee, criticizing this and fighting that, while other offices were doing their own work. However, the sound quality of the loud speaker was too poor, which was really a bit disturbing.

The call was called and it was Director Fang who answered.

Lin Lan gave him the good news, "Director Fang, it's done. We can start thinking of ways to promote it."

Director Fang's voice was a bit heavy. "Comrade Lin Lan, let's put this matter on hold for now. Of course, don't worry, the laboratory doesn't cost much, and we will continue the research. But you should keep the results first, and don't give them to others at will."

Lin Lan thought for a moment and said, "Director Fang, is there any trouble? If it's really a problem, it's okay for us to close the office first."

Director Fang: "Don't worry, it has nothing to do with you. Just do your own thing and have faith that there will be a rainbow after the storm."

"It's Director Fang, we'll keep it in mind."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Lan thought about it and went to find Han Qingsong.

She walked briskly to the Public Security Bureau. There were a few peach trees in full bloom at the door. She paused for a moment before going in. She happened to meet Deputy Director Li slamming the door. He was so angry that his face turned blue. He rushed out with his head down and almost bumped into Lin Lan.

Lin Lan quickly dodged.

Lin Lan walked to the door and put her ear to it to listen. There was no movement inside. Why was Deputy Director Li so angry? The couple really looked alike.

At this time the door opened from the inside and Han Qingsong came out. Lin Lan heard his stomach.

Han Qingsong: “…”

Lin Lan stood up and said with a smile, "What's wrong with you guys?"

"It's okay." Han Qingsong opened the door and let her in.

Gao Weidong was also in the room, his face was sullen too. When he saw Lin Lan, he immediately forced a smile and said, "I'm sorry to embarrass you, Mr. Lin."

Lin Lan said calmly, "Deputy Director Gao, I don't know anything."

Gao Weidong shrugged, "The old director is going to retire."

Meow~~ Lin Lan said she understood. She smiled and said she would not interfere. She said to Han Qingsong, "Director Han, let me tell you something."

Han Qingsong glanced at Gao Weidong.

Gao Weidong stood up immediately and said, "I have something to do. I'll excuse myself first."

Looking at Gao Weidong's departing back, Lin Lan smiled and said, "Third brother, was it you who beat Deputy Director Li just now?"

Han Qingsong: "Why would I hit him?"

"What about him?"

"Gao Weidong is acting as director."

"I understand." Deputy Director Li had been thinking about this for so many years. He used to be on guard against Gao Weidong all day, and later targeted Han Qingsong. In the end, Gao Weidong was still the interim director. She smiled and said, "So now you and him are deputy directors, and Gao will be the official director in the future."

Han Qingsong nodded, and a few broken peach petals popped out of her hair.

"Then why did you treat him like that just now?" Lin Lan imitated Han Qingsong's expression, looked at him, and he left. What a considerate leader.

Han Qingsong looked at her, "Didn't you say you had something to do?"

Lin Lan told him what Director Fang said.

"That's nothing. It's the same as before."

"Director Fang said that it cannot be handed over to anyone. Does that mean someone might steal it?"

"It's worthless now, what's the point of stealing it?" Han Qingsong said, "Let Liu Jianyun send two people to patrol that area."

"That's what I meant." Lin Lan laughed.

Han Qingsong was relieved to see that she was finally happy. She was the saddest person in the Revolutionary Committee when the Prime Minister passed away a while ago. She didn't eat or drink much for a whole week, and she was still listless after the New Year.

After lunch, Lin Lan went to write a letter. She has now contacted the provincial seismological station and the earthquake team.

Initially, she read some articles published by the Provincial Seismological Observatory and found some inaccuracies. She wrote to them for consultation and unexpectedly received a reply soon, thanking her for her careful corrections. They kept in touch afterwards. She also wrote an article summarizing her own experiences and learning experiences and sent it to the seismological observatory for publication in their publications.

She is currently preparing a popular science book on earthquake knowledge, intending to use easy-to-understand language to popularize earthquakes to the general public. It is estimated that the book will be printed next month.

She told the provincial seismological station about this idea and received their strong support.

She was busy the whole afternoon, and when Han Qingsong came to see her she realized it was already 4:30 in the afternoon.

"Today is Grain Rain, let's go home and make Chinese toon fried eggs." Lin Lan stood up and stretched her body. She tidied up the table and put away all the documents and books that needed to be put away so that they would not be accidentally messed up.

Han Qingsong picked up her schoolbag and said, "Let's go."

Lin Lan and Han Qingsong were going home. On the way, she muttered, "Is our third son going home?"

Sanwang returned to the capital for training after the Chinese New Year. He went to Japan in March to participate in an Asian swimming competition. He has returned to the capital now. If there are no competitions next, he will probably go home.

Han Qingsong just listened to her and rarely spoke, because he had no idea when his son would participate in what competition, nor did he know whether he would come back.

They arrived home first, and the children had not returned yet. Lin Lan said to Han Qingsong, "Third brother, pinch those toon buds." There were several toon trees at the base of the wall in the yard. He was tall and could reach them without stepping on anything.

Han Qingsong went to get a winnowing basket and started to pick the toon buds.

Lin Lan added: "It has to be tender, don't pinch it too hard." He was very strong and could pick almost all of them off, but some were very tough and not tasty.

Han Qingsong glanced at her and said, "Be gentle, understand." There was always a hint of teasing in his tone.

Lin Lan: "Third brother, you need to be more pure towards pure female comrades."

Han Qingsong: "Am I no longer pure?"

Lin Lan laughed and went into the house to busy herself. She took out the bag of rice and decided to make steamed rice and cakes in the evening.

This year, the county imported some rice from Northeast China, which was full of grains and particularly fragrant. The locals were not used to eating rice, saying that they could not eat enough rice, but it was cheap for Lin Lan, so if they did not buy it, she could just buy more.

She washed the rice, keeping the milky white rice water, and then put the rice in an enamel basin, adding a certain proportion of water to the basin and measuring it with her fingers. She then scraped the potatoes and radishes and stewed the radishes and potatoes in the evening. There was also bacon at home, so she just cut it into pieces and threw it in.

The staple food included a few leavened buns, which were definitely not enough, so she would just boil the dough and roll them out, then spread oil and salt on them, sprinkle them with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and roll them up directly, which became the local Yangzi cake.

One pot is a stew with steamed white rice, wonton cakes and salted vegetables on top, and the other pot is fried toon and eggs.

In spring, Chinese toon is tender and fragrant. Pick it, wash it, rub it with fine salt, and then shake off the excess salt. You can cut it into small pieces, or roll it directly in golden egg liquid. Dip the Chinese toon buds in egg liquid and fry them in hot oil. They will soon swell up, and they are fragrant and fresh. Both adults and children love to eat them.

This year, the economic conditions are better. The production team also gave them oil, and other communes also gave them oil. Each person has half a pound of oil for half a month. Now her family is not short of oil. Lin Lan added two more spoonfuls and fried them until they were fluffy and golden, which was particularly appetizing.

After frying the Chinese toon eggs, there was still oil at the bottom of the pan, so Lin Lan asked Han Qingsong to cut a bunch of leeks, pick them, wash them, chop them, mix them with egg liquid, and directly stir-fry a small pot of leek eggs.

Spring chives are delicious and scrambled eggs are very tasty.

While I was busy, the children came back from school, and Shen Yu came with them.

Mai Sui and Er Wang ran in and said, "Mom, why didn't you wait for us to come back and cook?"

Lin Lan smiled and said, "My father and I came back early, so we did it first."

Shen Yu came over to greet him and put down a bag of Tremella and Lily bulbs. "I won't eat the ones given by the factory. I'd better give them to the team leader."

He refused to call Lin Lan "Auntie" or "Auntie", but he also didn't want to call her "Gentleman Lin" which would be too distant, so he continued to address her by the old name every time, and Lin Lan didn't mind.

The factory examination was originally scheduled for the end of last year’s winter solstice, but was delayed until June due to some other matters and the passing of the Prime Minister.

Both Shen Yu and Yan Yan passed the exam. Shen Yu was more outstanding, so he became a regular employee without having to be an apprentice. Yan Yan had to be an apprentice for half a year to a year, and if her performance was good, she could be converted to a regular employee.

Surprisingly, Caihua also passed the exam and is now an apprentice.

After Shen Yu entered the factory, he quickly became familiar with the machinery and weaving business, and helped to improve some minor shortcomings in the textile process, such as easy thread breakage and machine jams. He often actively helped the factory solve problems and improve efficiency. In addition, he was educated, handsome, and kind, and now he has replaced Liu Haozhe as the most popular young man in the textile factory.

Lin Lan chatted with him for a while and asked Yanyan, "Why don't you ask Yanyan to come and play with you?"

Shen Yu: "She is with her friends."

He is in the technical team and Yanyan is in the production team. They are not together every day.

Lin Lan didn't ask any more questions.

Mai Sui took out a newspaper and showed it to Lin Lan, "Mom, look!"

Lin Lan saw Han Mai Sui's name at a glance, and her eyebrows curved, "My girl published an article again?"

Mai Sui continued to turn the pages, "Look!"

Lin Lan saw Han Wangjun's name again and praised: "These two siblings are really a perfect pair. They do everything together and publish articles together."

Mai Sui smiled and turned another page. "Look."

Lin Lan saw Shen Yu's name. He wrote an article about how to improve textile productivity, which was published in the provincial newspaper together with Mai Sui and Erwang's articles.

Lin Lan nodded, very happy for the children, "Mom is so proud."

Mai Sui: "Mom, I won't give you a pen this time. I got five yuan, and my second brother and brother Shen Yu got four yuan each. Haha."

"Really?" Lin Lan thought it was amazing and was so happy for the children. "Look, you can make money at such a young age." She said to Han Qingsong who was reading a newspaper, "Third brother, you heard it."

Han Qingsong nodded, "I heard it."

Lin Lan turned her head to look at Da Wang and Xiao Wang.

Da Wang was talking to Shen Yu, and he decisively turned his head away and didn't look at Lin Lan. Lin Lan's eyes were disappointed, but Xiao Mian'er was considerate. Xiao Wang said to Lin Lan happily: "Mom, Captain Lu said that he would give me at least six yuan every month in the future."

Lin Lan's eyes lit up, "Really? Captain Lu is so nice!"

Xiaowang helped with the performance last year. Although the troupe didn't give him any money, during the Chinese New Year, Director Lu gave him 20 kilograms of flour, 5 kilograms of meat, 10 kilograms of eggs, 5 kilograms of peanut oil, 3 kilograms of snacks, and 2 kilograms of sugar!

The children are getting better and better!

She smiled and said, "You are so outstanding, and being your parents puts a lot of pressure on you. Dad has made great contributions during the Chinese New Year, but Mom is lagging behind. This year I have to catch up."

She turned her head to look at Da Wang again.

Da Wang's ears twitched, and he said to Shen Yu decisively: "Brother Shen Yu, your textile factory has a basketball team."

Shen Yu suppressed his laughter and said, "Yes, I've joined too."

Da Wang: "Let's play together after dinner."

Erwang: "I am one too."

Xiao Wang: "And Brother Gao Ling, I'll sign him up."

Even though her eldest son was so cruel to her, Lin Lan still happily made a spicy dish for him.

Chop the best red pepper, add a few Sichuan peppercorns, scoop a spoonful of the hot oil from the pot and pour it over the pepper. It will sizzle and the aroma will fill the house.

Last year, we made pickled peppers at home. They were really fresh and delicious. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a refrigerator, so they fermented easily and became slightly sour. As a result, we developed a new flavor, and Da Wang was very happy to eat it.

This red pepper was given by the Yongxing Brigade and was delivered by Ren Hongxia herself.

At the end of last year, Shanshui Commune held a new term, and Ren Hongxia was appointed by the county revolutionary committee as the director of the Shanshui Commune revolutionary committee and the party branch secretary, which was equivalent to the secretary and mayor of the township government.

Ren Hongxia never thought that she could be elected. After making inquiries from many sources, she felt that it was Han Qingsong and Lin Lan who spoke for her.

Mainly Han Qingsong.

She didn't thank him for this, after all, Han Qingsong didn't ask her to support her. She just took the opportunity to send peppers to Lin Lan when she came to report on her work, because Lin Lan's family would be responsible for eating peppers in the future anyway.

Lin Lan gave the money but the other party refused it, so later on she just let it go.

There are still strings of red peppers hanging on the door frame of Lin Lan's house. Anyone in the family compound who wants to eat peppers can come to her house to ask for them.

While eating, Lin Lan saw Da Wang dipping the yangzi cake in the spicy dish and wondered why he was not afraid of spicy food.

Although Da Wang didn't look up, he could feel her eyes on him for a while. He was embarrassed for a moment and looked up at her, "Mom, do you want it?"

Lin Lan shook her head: "No, no, does it smell good?"

Da Wang nodded: "It smells good."

Xiaowang took the chopsticks to dip it, "Brother, let me have a taste." He took a sip and immediately stuck out his tongue to fan it, "It's so spicy." He picked up the teacup and drank the water.

Lin Lan: "Don't drink hot water."

It was a little too late to remind him. Xiao Wang drank a mouthful of hot water, which made it even spicier. "Ah——"

Seeing his exaggerated expression, everyone laughed.

After dinner, Da Wang and Shen Yu went to play ball, and the children followed them to play. Lin Lan and Han Qingsong read at home.

At about seven o'clock, the messenger outside called out, "Director Han, Officer Lin, there's a package."

Lin Lan pulled Han Qingsong out to check, "Where did the package come from?" She saw the communicator pushing a small wooden cart with two large suitcases on it. One of them was very large, more than one meter long, and it was even sealed with a label that read "Han Wangmin's seal".

"From the capital." The messenger handed them the package list and asked them to sign for it.

Lin Lan signed the order and said with a smile, "It is Sanwang who is coming back, so send the things back first. Third brother, take them back and put them in the house for him, don't mess with them."

Han Qingsong was carrying a box in each hand. He originally thought that it contained only clothes or some gifts, but he didn't expect it to be so heavy.

He really suspected that Sanwang had put stones inside, so he used some strength to lift the two boxes and carry them home.

When entering the room, Lin Lan was afraid that the box would knock against her, so she stepped forward and said, "Third brother, give me one."

She saw Han Qingsong carrying it very easily and thought it was light.

Han Qingsong didn't give it to her, "Chen, you push the door and I'll carry it in."

Lin Lan pushed the door for him and asked Han Qingsong to put the two suitcases on the floor in the west room. Since they were not their own things, the children would not touch them. This was also the rule of their family.

At this time, Shen Yu and his friends came back from playing ball, and Shen Yu said goodbye and returned to the textile factory.

Lin Lan gave him a can of sugar and asked him to take it back, "Drink some sugar water regularly." Malnutrition at this time may make you prone to hypoglycemia, and drinking some sugar water can also prevent it.

Shen Yu did not refuse, "Thank you, Team Leader."

"It's dark on the road, so be careful." Lin Lan instructed him.

Shen Yu said goodbye and walked back. When he was at the gate, he spoke a few words to the head of the reception office and then returned to the dormitory area.

When he reached a secluded path under the trees, someone suddenly jumped into his arms from the shadows of the trees, sobbing, "Brother Shen Yu, you're finally back."

Shen Yu quickly pushed her away, "Caihua? What's wrong with you?"

Caihua sobbed, her eyes were red and swollen, "Brother Shen Yu, please help me, someone is harassing me."

Shen Yu frowned, "Who? Tell me, and I'll go to the Revolutionary Committee to expose him."

"No, no, he's so powerful, he'll cause you to lose your job." Cauliflower sobbed softly, looking very frail.

"Are you talking about the director?" Shen Yu looked at her. "If that's the case, don't be afraid. Go find Director Han tomorrow."

"No!" Caihua's face turned pale. "No, do you want me to be embarrassed?"

Shen Yu: "Did he do anything to you?"

"That's not the case. But... but it won't sound good if I tell it to you." Caihua looked at him pleadingly, "Brother Shen Yu, please don't tell anyone, otherwise I will be too embarrassed to see anyone and will have to jump into the river."

"If he really harasses you, we will call the police and we cannot tolerate him."

"Oh, why don't you understand?" Caihua stamped her feet anxiously, "He harassed me, but failed. If you call the police, won't everyone know? How can I face people?"

Shen Yu understood, "Then don't act alone."

"That's why I came to see you. Can I have meals with you in the future? With you together, he won't dare to..." Caihua looked at him hopefully.

Shen Yu: "Caihua, I'm sorry, I don't have that much time. We have different jobs and our schedules are not synchronized."

"I can wait for you!" Cauliflower insisted.

Shen Yu hesitated for a moment, but still refused firmly, "I'm sorry, if you have any trouble, we will go to the Han Bureau to report it to the police. If there is no trouble, I can't stay with you all the time."

He nodded slightly, said goodbye and went back.

Caihua felt cold as she looked at his back. In her past and present lives, Shen Yu was always a hypocritical gentleman! He turned a blind eye to her own dangers and troubles!

In his previous life, he and Chang Mingyan came to the textile factory together. She didn't pass the exam but wanted to come, so she stayed in Chang Mingyan's dormitory and shared a bed with her.