Jiang Yi had already realized that Hua Zhian was about to fall in love, otherwise he wouldn't have said such a thing.
Hua Zhian thought back carefully and realized that it really was true. He used to really see Xie Lanqiao as a potential partner. When did that change?
Having been back in the city for so long, was he also resisting in his heart while picking and choosing? Because Xie Lanqiao already existed in his heart.
Having figured all this out, my heart didn't seem so troubled anymore. There was only a faint sense of regret, which slowly dissipated in Jiang Yi's gentle voice.
Li Lijuan was leading Xie Lanqiao back when they overheard some things at the supply and marketing cooperative. Many people were openly or secretly observing Xie Lanqiao.
Having never experienced anything like this before, Xie Lanqiao felt extremely uncomfortable and even lost her appetite for choosing things.
It was Li Lijuan who helped her choose two pieces of fabric and picked out several pairs of shoes with defects, so that she wouldn't go home empty-handed.
Unexpectedly, they ran into Jiang Yi and Hua Zhian halfway there.
Li Lijuan's face immediately darkened. Without even asking, she knew where these rumors came from. This brother-in-law was becoming more and more unreliable. Even if they were the best of friends, these private matters shouldn't be discussed.
Jiang Yi, being perceptive, walked over and took the things from the two women. "Sister-in-law, are you going to work today?"
Li Lijuan nodded. She had taken leave specifically to ensure Xie Lanqiao's safe return home.
"Then I'll take you to the supply depot first, and then return the things later." Jiang Yi knew that Li Lijuan's due date was next month, and he was worried about leaving her alone. He also wanted to give the space to Hua Zhian.
Li Lijuan glanced at the awkwardly standing man and woman, nodded, and said to Xie Lanqiao, "Lanqiao, this is Xiangyun's boyfriend. He'll mention his home later. You and Zhian should go back first."
Xie Lanqiao also had something she wanted to ask Hua Zhian privately, so she readily agreed.
I just glanced at Jiang Yi out of curiosity. I didn't expect that Zhi'an's sister already had a boyfriend, but he seemed a bit old.
Jiang Yi, “…”
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Looking at the things she had packed, Tian Guihua sighed, "Will Xiaoguai be disappointed that we didn't come over today?"
They made a regular trip to the end of the county every week to deliver some things to Hua Xiangyun.
Sometimes it's clothes, sometimes it's food or other necessities.
"I'll have Jiang Yi take it over later," Hua Guangzong said, helping to pack the things together. "When Jiang Yi comes over, I'll have him take the things with him. He might make the trip today."
How do you know?
"I don't believe you don't know," Hua Guangzong said, increasingly pleased with Jiang Yi, at least this man had a sense of responsibility.
“If it really doesn’t work, just like you said, send Zhi’an back to Kaoshantun. We can then give the work directly to Xiao Guai. The work in the fields is not easy. We shouldn’t have made that choice in the first place.”
Tian Guihua said, "Let's see. It's Xiao Guai who insisted on going to the countryside. Otherwise, with Jiang Yi's abilities, he could have easily found a temporary job."
Besides, in two months, once they get their marriage certificate, Xiao Guai can come back if she wants. It's just a matter of not having enough supplies; our family and Jiang Yi can afford to support her."
As children grow up, they become more opinionated, and there are some things that even the elderly like us can't decide for them.
Thinking about all this, Tian Guihua became even more dissatisfied with Hua Baoguo and his wife, who were good at being hands-off managers.
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Xun Liangfen got off the train exhausted. Now that she's older, her energy isn't what it used to be, and these long trips in a row have taken a toll on her body.
She is a train attendant, and she has a lot to do every day, which is why she is so eager to change jobs. Even if it's just to be a junior manager, she wouldn't have to do everything herself.
Hua Baoguo is a rigid person who refuses to say a good word for her, which is why she can only work as an ordinary train conductor now.
"My health is getting worse and worse. I've been working for so many days in a row. I'll get sick sooner or later," she muttered as soon as she got off the bus.
Hua Baoguo: "That's your own choice. Besides, if you don't do these things, what else can you do?"
What foreign language do you speak? We're dealing with international routes now; once we get to the Soviet Union, will you be able to handle the negotiations with them?
Xun Liangfen: "...Isn't it possible to learn it?"
"They're expecting you to learn on the job? Why don't you come and sit in my position and see if they'd be willing?" Hua Baoguo felt that Xun Liangfen was being unreasonable and getting more and more stubborn. It was she who had volunteered to be transferred here; otherwise, she could have easily been a junior foreman on any route.
They've only been doing this for a short time, and they're already complaining a lot. They can't stand the hardship and they're unwilling to give up.
"Don't you even think about who I'm doing this for? If it weren't for taking care of you, would I be suffering like this?" Xun Liangfen immediately complained, feeling that all her good intentions had been wasted.
Hua Baoguo stopped and looked at her. "Isn't it because the salary here is higher? Not to mention taking care of me. It seems like I'm the one taking care of you all this way."
"..." Xun Liangfen was speechless. She was exhausted and couldn't take care of everything like before. It would be good enough if she could take care of herself.
"I'm not going back this time, I still have things to do in this city," Xun Liangfen said defiantly.
"Whatever you want," Hua Baoguo said, not insisting, to avoid her going home and giving him a hard time, which would make everyone unhappy.
"Train Chief Hua," the staff member called out to Hua Baoguo as he was about to leave after handing over his work, "We just received a telegram from your family this morning; it must be something urgent."
After saying that, he placed the telegram in front of him, which read "Urgent matter, return immediately."
This was the first time Hua Baoguo had received an urgent message from home. He picked up his luggage and headed straight for the station, not intending to go back to his home in the city. If he could make it in time, he could catch the last train.
Without thinking, Xun Liangfen picked up her things and ran after her, saying, "Wait for me!"
"Aren't you going back?" Hua Baoguo didn't even turn his head; he didn't dare to waste a single moment now.
Xun Liangfen, “…” She had already seen the telegram. If she didn’t go back, everyone would be criticizing her.
Besides, her family had never sent such a telegram before; how could she dare not reply?
Not to mention that they were rushing home, Hua Zhian led the people to the riverbank. Now that it's hot, most people choose to fish in the evening, so the river is still relatively empty.
“I’m very sorry for what happened before,” Hua Zhian broke the silence first.
Xie Lanqiao smiled bitterly. She wasn't stupid. If she had come with high hopes before, after Hua Zhian's attitude yesterday, she had come to her senses. It was all just wishful thinking on her part.
Come to think of it, Hua Zhian is a city dweller with a stable job, so why would he be interested in a country girl like her?
"No need to apologize. I was rash. I just thought that based on our tacit understanding in the village and the many letters we exchanged, we were in love. But I never expected that it was just wishful thinking on my part."
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