Jiang Qingyue had no intention of hiding the fact that she had submitted her contribution.
I explained truthfully, "I wrote an article before and submitted it to the county newspaper. It was selected. Now the article has been published. This is the payment I received."
Wang Xiuzhi was shocked. "What? The article you wrote was reported? Wow."
After saying that, Wang Xiuzhi quickly called her husband Jiang Baoye over.
In front of so many people, Jiang Qingyue wanted to keep a low profile but it was too late.
In an instant, Jiang Baoye brought Jiang Qingyue and several of her brothers over.
"Boss, come and have a look. The messenger just said that Qingyue's article was selected and published in the newspaper, and there is also a fee for the article! Check to see if he is a liar?!"
Wang Xiuzhi was still in disbelief.
Jiang Baoye is not much better.
She knew this daughter. When she was in school, her level was just average.
How could he have such great ability?
However, after he finished reading the letter carefully, he looked at the article written by Jiang Qingyue.
It indeed records true events that happened in their brigade.
The confusion on his face suddenly turned into ecstasy, "Hahaha, it's true that Qingyue's article was published in the newspaper, and it's all about the river workers in our brigade!"
Jiang Baoye's shout immediately attracted other people to gather around and watch.
Jiang Baoye felt proud and explained everything to everyone who asked him about it.
Jiang Qingyue felt very embarrassed, but she had to stand aside humbly and let people watch.
The same is true of the messenger. He doesn't come early or late, but just happens to come when all the villagers are present.
If she had known earlier, she would not have opened it.
When Zhou Zhengting saw the commotion here, he couldn't help but come over to check.
Seeing him coming, Jiang Baoye quickly handed the letter over and said, "It's just right. Qingyue's mother is worried that she will go to the newspaper office alone. You are an intellectual. If you go with her, we will feel relieved too."
After reading it, Zhou Zhengting's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly concealed it.
"Okay, I just need to buy a ticket. I'll take Qingyue to the county tomorrow."
After the pork was divided, Zhou Zhengting paid for some more for himself, intending to take it home to make sausages.
Because every household received some meat, the whole village was filled with the aroma of meat before dark.
Jiang Qingyue also wanted to take this opportunity to satisfy her craving, so she discussed with Zhou Zhengting, "How about making a bowl of braised pork tonight?"
Zhou Zhengting had the same idea, and the two hit it off immediately.
Jiang Qingyue happily cut off a piece of pork belly, cut it into cubes, put it in a pot with cold water, boiled it, rinsed it with hot water, and then put it back in the pot to stir-fry.
Although there is only a little bit of sugar and salt, I don’t know if it’s because the pork at this time is raised on grass, but the cooked meat is very fragrant.
To go with the braised pork, Jiang Qingyue also specially steamed two large bowls of white rice.
Jiang Qingyue ate half a bowl of rice, which was a rare occasion, and Zhou Zhengting took care of the rest.
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the next day.
Considering that she would be going to meet the editor-in-chief formally today, Jiang Qingyue packed up specially before going out.
She put on a Lenin suit over her cotton-padded jacket, and found a pair of red hairpins, and neatly pinned her short hair behind her ears.
Wearing a scarf, I really look like an intellectual.
Zhou Zhengting saw her looking at herself in front of the mirror for a long time and couldn't help but urge her, "You're going there to discuss writing an article, not to go on a blind date."
Jiang Qingyue snorted disapprovingly, "What do you know? You have to leave a good impression on others when you first meet them, so that future cooperation can go smoothly."
"I'm afraid if I go too late, there won't be room on the tractor."
Jiang Qingyue then jumped up immediately, "Then let's go quickly."
When the two men arrived at the gathering point at the village entrance, the tractor was indeed almost full.
The educated youth had just been released from their families and were planning to go to the county to buy train tickets today, and also buy some local specialties to bring back to the city.
When several educated youths saw Zhou Zhengting coming, they quickly squeezed in, "Zhou Zhiqing, come on, there's still some space here, come and squeeze in."
Zhou Zhengting glanced at them and felt that two people should be able to sit down.
So he let Jiang Qingyue go up first.
Sit at the outermost seat.
Because the car was too full, the two had to sit close together.
Fortunately, I wear thick clothes in winter and rely on cotton-padded jackets, so I don’t feel embarrassed.
Unexpectedly, the car started moving suddenly, and Jiang Qingyue stumbled backwards before she could sit firmly, and was quickly pulled back by Zhou Zhengting.
"Thank you."
"Hold on tight, be careful."
The interaction between the two of them only took a moment, but it was seen clearly by the other male educated youth nearby.
"Zhou Zhiqing, hold on to your wife, the road will be even bumpier soon."
"That's right, I know you have a good relationship, so you don't have to worry about us being embarrassed."
They are all young people full of vigor and vitality, so there is no harm in making a few jokes.
However, the female educated youth sitting on the other side was not so relaxed.
Fang Ruyun, in particular, felt even more uncomfortable seeing the two of them leaning so closely against each other.
So when the male educated youth asked Zhou Zhengting if he planned to take Jiang Qingyue back to the city for the New Year.
She immediately couldn't help but jump out and said, "Brother Zhou's family doesn't know about their marriage yet, how could they suddenly bring her back like this? If Auntie knew about this, she would probably be so angry that she wouldn't be able to eat this New Year."
Fang Ruyun's words had just fallen.
Zhou Zhengting's face darkened, and his voice was filled with chill, "This is my family affair, and has nothing to do with you."
Fang Ruyun was choked in public and her face turned red instantly.
Biting her lip, she said aggrievedly, "I just mean well."
Seeing Zhou Zhengting's unhappy expression, the other educated youths also began to persuade him.
"We are all from the same educated youth camp. We are just chatting casually. Don't take it to heart."
"That's right, don't hurt everyone's harmony."
Jiang Qingyue sat between Zhou Zhengting and everyone else, feeling awkward. It was neither right nor wrong to say anything, so she had to lower her head and pretend to be mute.
I originally thought Zhou Zhengting would not say anything else.
Unexpectedly, after a while, he continued to reply to the male educated youth who had asked the question, "Comrade Jiang and I just got married. We don't have time to prepare this time. We will go back together next time."
Jiang Qingyue was stunned and didn't understand what he meant.
Was it simply to irritate Fang Ruyun? Or was it to help himself out?
Jiang Qingyue didn't care about being laughed at by others, but what he said could at least temporarily shut others up.
She couldn't ask for more.
When they arrived at the county town, Zhou Zhengting got off the car and helped Jiang Qingyue.
Then he took her to the county.
"Look, Zhou Zhengting is really different after getting married. Where have I ever seen him so considerate before? It seems that the relationship between the two is really good."
"I think so too. Otherwise, why would he accompany her to the county? Just now, I even made Fang Zhiqing cry in order to protect her."
Fang Ruyun who just got off the car: .....
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