Chapter 176 The car provided was not stressful to be with him.
Lin Xiuqin really wanted to get close to Qin Xiangxiang, but she didn't have many opportunities. She wanted Zhao Qiaoqiao to introduce her, but Zhao Qiaoqiao thought she was shameless and wanted to get into the factory through connections.
Without Zhao Qiaoqiao's connection, she wouldn't be able to enter Feiyan Textile Factory without permission. Now Feiyan Textile Factory has a proper gate with guards, and security personnel patrol day and night to prevent damage to state property.
As an insignificant outsider, she naturally had no chance of seeing Qin Xiangxiang. In addition, she also had to go to work every day. Qin Xiangxiang was also very disciplined (actually, she was extremely lazy). The "proud and arrogant Qin Xiangxiang" usually took a fixed transport vehicle to the family compound and was unwilling to ride a bicycle back by herself. She would go home on time after get off work, or she would stay at the factory instead of going home.
Qin Xiangxiang couldn't be easily spotted while waiting outside.
Lin Xiuqin didn't squat down on Qin Xiangxiang, but unexpectedly squatted down on Xiao Ye. Xiao Ye was very unhappy. She had a lot of complaints. She complained that her younger sister Xiao Zhier didn't listen to her and went to work as a laborer in the textile factory. She also complained that Qin Xiangxiang had sucked away their family's luck.
She accidentally moved with her husband and children to a middle unit on the first floor, living below Old Yang and Zhong Li's family, and "got infected by their bad luck!"
Lin Xiuqin responded to her several times, saying that she used to be friends with Zhao Yangyang and Gao Rong from the family compound, and that she worked as a medical worker at the health center.
Xiao Ye: "How old are you? Are you married?"
Lin Xiuqin was taken aback and said that she was not married.
Xiao Ye's attitude towards her changed drastically. He decided to be friends with her. Xiao Ye could no longer feel superior to the female family members in the residential compound, but when facing this older, unmarried woman, his lost sense of superiority returned.
Xiao Ye guessed that Lin Xiuqin, a medical worker who was quite good-looking, took the initiative to contact him, probably because she wanted to use her connections to find a naval officer as a husband.
Xiao Ye thought to himself: You've come to the right person!
"Lin Xiuqin, to tell you the truth, being able to find a military officer as a husband is truly the best thing in the world."
“Officers have high salaries, high social status, and are respected. One person’s salary can support a family, and they can support the whole family. We women who marry him should stay at home and enjoy our lives. Only unlucky women go out to work!”
"A lucky woman is supported by someone else, while an unlucky woman supports someone else. What's the use of a woman working so hard to earn so much money? She's just supporting her husband and children! What a fool."
Lin Xiuqin: "????!?" This woman is something else.
Lin Xiuqin, a post-90s generation woman, was stunned by Xiao Ye's outrageous statement. Xiao Ye began to brainwash her, saying that a woman's value lies in marrying a good man and bearing him children...
"A woman who marries a good man is a truly happy woman."
Lin Xiuqin really wanted to please her, but she just couldn't bring herself to say those words. She felt that Xiao Ye in front of her was the first stupid woman she had ever met in the 1970s.
Even the most outstanding Gao Rong isn't as stupid as her.
She got to know three women from the family compound, each worse than the last. Zhao Yangyang was at least a normal person, Gao Rong loved to take advantage of others, but she was also hardworking and always managed to get benefits for herself. As for Xiao Ye in front of her, she just didn't know how her brain grew.
Lin Xiuqin said sarcastically, "Although you seem very happy now, you are in deep trouble, Xiao Ye. You'd be better off believing that pigs can fly than believing that a man's sincerity is genuine."
"Besides, you have a young sister. She's young and hardworking. What if your man thinks she's better..."
Lin Xiuqin guessed to herself that she actually felt very aggrieved. This Xiao Ye was just lucky to have found a good husband. She was completely supported by her military officer husband. Whether her life was good or not depended entirely on the man's conscience.
Upon hearing that Xiao Ye had a younger sister, Lin Xiuqin immediately speculated: Here comes the classic trope: the older sister and brother-in-law are loving, the older sister has enjoyed a life of luxury, and the younger sister admires the brother-in-law… If these two get together, how can Xiao Ye have a good life?
"Your sister's name is Xiao Zhi'er. She's probably trying to marry into a wealthy family. If she does, then you'll have nothing to do with her."
Xiao Ye's face darkened. She also wanted to slap Lin Xiuqin a few times. No one had ever said such things to her before, but Lin Xiuqin's words had a hint of something more to it.
Since his younger sister Xiao Zhier arrived, Jiang Changtian has praised Xiao Zhier several times... Xiao Ye's throat felt tight.
The conversation between Lin Xiuqin and Xiao Ye was like a magical clash, leaving both of them vomiting blood and furious.
Lin Xiuqin's expression was not good: "It's not uncommon for men to fall in love with younger sisters, but it's actually even rarer... do you know that some men are attracted to other men?"
Xiao Ye was stunned: "Huh?!"
"It's just that these men prefer to spend their lives with other men rather than be husband and wife with women, because they don't have a harmonious sex life."
Lin Xiuqin felt that there must be something wrong with Qin Xiangxiang and Li Jianzhi. Even if Qin Xiangxiang was possessed, Li Jianzhi was still the same Li Jianzhi. Whether it was the real Li Jianzhi or the Li Jianzhi in the book, he was asexual, almost forty years old and still unable to find a wife... and he was very likely a homosexual who liked men!
There's definitely something wrong with their marriage! Last time I sent Gao Rong to investigate, she just spouted nonsense and only knew how to take advantage of others.
But Xiao Ye in front of me is different. Since she says that she and her husband are so loving, she must be able to see the specific situation between the couple.
Therefore, Lin Xiuqin did not specifically name which couple it was.
"Take a close look at how the couples in your building interact; there might be something going on."
Xiao Ye was completely bewildered. The idea that Lin Xiuqin's younger sister was seducing her brother-in-law was already incredibly bizarre—but it wasn't impossible, and it was quite plausible. This was a reasonable speculation.
But it's very strange that a man likes another man.
Xiao Ye returned home with a heavy heart. She immediately warned Jiang Changtian: "Jiang Changtian, stay away from my younger sister Xiao Zhier. You must not have any thoughts about her. If you dare to have an improper relationship with my sister, you will be disgraced and you can forget about being a military officer!"
Jiang Changtian was stunned: "???"
"I have never had such thoughts about your sister!"
You'd better do that!
Jiang Changtian increasingly felt that his wife, Xiao Ye, was being unreasonable. Did she have feelings for her younger sister? How could she even think of that? He was a soldier; if his lifestyle wasn't proper, he wouldn't even be able to keep his job. How could he possibly have feelings for his younger sister?
He just hoped that Xiao Ye could learn from her younger sister Xiao Zhi'er and work hard as a factory worker to earn money.
but--
Although he didn't have any special feelings for Xiao Zhier, Jiang Changtian found himself having some inexplicable feelings for his neighbor, Gou Qiang. He couldn't quite explain it, but he really wanted to see Gou Qiang and wanted to be with him.
When Jiang Changtian first moved in, he looked down on Gou Qiang, thinking he was just a good-for-nothing son of Political Commissar Gou. Later, he became jealous of Gou Qiang's ability to wear an imported watch and his hardworking and ambitious wife, Gao Rong. Now, Jiang Changtian feels most comfortable being with Gou Qiang in this family building.
The other men in the family quarters were all officers of deputy regimental rank or above. You couldn't feel much superiority in front of these men, but Gou Qiang was different. He was the good-for-nothing son of Political Commissar Gou, always silly and happy. Not only was he incompetent, but he also had a good temper. Being around this guy, you felt no pressure at all and forgot all your troubles.
Jiang Changtian was suffocated by his wife Xiao Ye's aggressive and domineering attitude; while Gou Qiang brought him ease and joy. Every time Jiang Changtian saw Gou Qiang, he felt that even if he had never made any progress in his life, he would still have left Gou Qiang far behind.
Jiang Changtian increasingly enjoyed spending time with Gou Qiang, liking to talk to him and go out with him. He was always all smiles whenever he saw Gou Qiang.
Being with Gou Qiang is not only relaxing and enjoyable, but you also don't have to worry about others "overthinking" or suspecting that he and the other person have an inappropriate relationship.
For example, Xiao Zhier only praised his sister-in-law a few times, and his wife Xiao Ye became suspicious.
There wouldn't be any problem if he slept with Gou Qiang.
Furthermore, Jiang Changtian felt that he would be very happy to spend his life with Gou Qiang, and there would be no pressure with him.
"Ye Zi, I want to talk to Gou Qiang."
"I made plans to go out with Qiangzi."
...
In the past, Xiao Ye wouldn't have thought there was anything wrong with her husband's behavior of being with Gou Qiang. But after Lin Xiuqin's reminder, Xiao Ye was dumbfounded: "?!"
Was Lin Xiuqin deliberately mentioning her sister Xiao Zhier and her husband Jiang Changtian last time, and then bringing up the topic of men falling in love with men, just to remind her?
Did Gao Rong and Zhao Yangyang tell her these things?
Especially Gao Rong...
Her own husband had fallen for another woman's husband? Everyone else knew, but she was completely oblivious?
Lin Xiuqin's appearance stirred up a storm in Xiao Ye's heart.
She still thought she was the happiest woman in the world, while everyone else knew that her husband had fallen for... Gou Qiang?
Feiyan Textile Factory is working overtime to meet export orders. The workers in the factory are focused on production, the machines are constantly humming, and batches of goods are being loaded onto ships.
Assistant He: "After these few batches of foreign trade orders, the people in our factory have gained experience, especially in various anti-mildew and moisture-proof measures. The anti-mildew cloth produced by our factory is very effective, and the feedback from the buyers has been praising our anti-mildew work."
Qin Xiangxiang said, "We can't let our guard down on this. After the New Year, we will have to do one or two more typhoon prevention drills."
"Okay, I'll have Representative Xie arrange that."
In 1973, Feiyan Textile Factory completed a large number of foreign trade orders, becoming a model and pioneer in foreign exchange earnings in the province. The factory retained 3% to 5% of its foreign exchange earnings.
Qin Xiangxiang also applied to the higher authorities for the import of some industrial machinery, including not only textile machinery, but also many industrial sewing machines, such as buttonhole machines, button attaching machines, coverstitch machines, and other ironing equipment.
Don't let their small, run-down factory on the island fool you; they may not have much else, but they have a ton of advanced industrial machinery!
In addition to these production machines, there are generators, and applications for used tractors and three-wheeled diesel vehicles.
Assistant He said with delight, "Factory Manager, because you led everyone to be a model of foreign exchange earnings this year, the higher-ups have arranged for you to be provided with a car!"
Qin Xiangxiang asked excitedly, "Really?"
The fly rubbed its hands together. Could it be that she's going to get a small car, or a Santana, before her mother?
However, Qin Xiangxiang, the factory director of Feiyan Textile Factory, is driving the new car:
—A used three-wheeled sidecar motorcycle.
"Factory manager, if you need a car, you can go to the security department and ask a retired soldier to be your driver. They should all know how to drive this car. If you find someone who drives well, they can be your driver. Of course, I can also be your driver, or you can drive yourself..."
Qin Xiangxiang's face was blank: "?!"
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