Chapter 79 79 She didn't expect the world to be so small. Pei Che...
The afternoon is not very busy as usual.
Those who had nothing to do were chatting in the group, talking about gossip about the neighbors. Ding Guo listened with great interest, especially Chen Aiju, who was in charge of kneading the dough in the next group. The topic they often talked about recently was the sister-in-law who brought her husband and children back to live with her parents. The family already had a tight housing situation, and now the sister-in-law and her family of three were crammed in. There was chaos in the house every day, and this topic was like a TV series.
After returning home for lunch today, Chen Aiju sighed as soon as she entered the workshop, with a look of regret on her face: "I am really a step late."
Zhang Xing'er quickly asked, "What happened again?"
Chen Aiju: "I just found out when I went back home at noon today that the family upstairs had moved out and a relative had moved in."
What relatives? Nowadays, everyone knows that letting relatives live in your house is obviously renting out the house.
Chen Aiju was filled with regret: "That family is really tight-lipped. If I had known earlier that they were planning to move out, I would have discussed with them about moving in, and I would have saved myself from having to look at my sister-in-law's face at home all day long."
Some people disagreed with her move: "That being said, if you really move out, you won't be able to come back later. Your sister-in-law is staying for a while and then leaving. If you move out, they will have a reason not to come back."
Chen Aiju understood this logic, but she was really fed up with her mother-in-law's favoritism and her sister-in-law's family's lack of self-awareness. The family was in chaos every day.
"That's right. You still have to ask your husband to talk to your mother-in-law. Which family lives like this?"
Everyone gave Chen Aiju advice, but this kind of household chores was the most difficult to resolve. If Chen Aiju's husband really wanted to resolve it, he would have resolved it long ago, and her sister's family wouldn't have to come back to stay several times every year and stay for a month or so each time.
Some people also interrupted to ask about the tenants upstairs from Chen Aiju.
The female worker who asked this question is in her early forties. Her second son is getting married, but the family is short of housing and has been looking for a place to rent. Upon hearing this, she asked about the situation of the tenant upstairs from Chen Aiju. If it is a short-term lease, she would like to see if the lease can be renewed and her second son can move in.
"Are the new people living upstairs a family or a newlywed couple? Are they also from our company?"
Chen Aiju: "They are not a family, nor are they a newlywed couple. I heard from our neighbors that it is a middle-aged woman who came to look for her relatives."
"Then you won't stay long." The female worker who asked this question was named Tao. Everyone called her Sister Tao. She said hurriedly, "Aiju, if you were planning to rent it, I wouldn't say this. If you don't rent the house, can you help me keep an eye on it? Then rent it for our second son."
"Okay, I'll keep an eye on it!"
Even though Chen Aiju wanted to find some quiet time and even shouted loudly about it, she had not really made up her mind to move out.
She was also afraid that if her family moved out, the house would be occupied by someone else.
While listening to the elder sisters gossiping, Ding Guo wondered whether Pei Che had found his home. He also thought about whether there was enough firewood and charcoal at home, and whether the water in the jar was enough for him to use.
Of course, what he is most concerned about is what he is going to cook.
Just when I was having fun, Liao Weiguo came in from outside.
The older sisters who had gathered together to chat calmly dispersed and returned to their posts where there was not much work to do. They pretended to touch things here and there, looking very busy.
Liao Weiguo didn't say anything. He was too energetic before the holiday and had to take some time off right after the holiday. This was already the norm. He pretended not to notice the workers' fake actions, called the team leaders to the front, arranged some work for them, and then turned and left.
The workers looked over there curiously, and after the director left, several team leaders whispered to each other for a while before dispersing.
As soon as Chen Xiufang came back, everyone couldn't help but ask curiously, "Team Leader, is there a new mission?"
Chen Xiufang: "It is a new task, but it is not a production task. It is an assistance task. A community-run enterprise in the district and county below wants to arrange a few comrades to come to our factory to study. It is not a big deal. They may not be assigned to our group. You can do your own thing!"
After making the arrangements, she waved to Ding Guo, took her to the side, and said, "Deputy Factory Director Su was on a business trip a few days ago, and applied for an exchange quota for our factory with several large food factories in other provinces. Considering your contribution to the factory, I assigned one to you. However, you have been in the factory for a short time, and you have not yet mastered the production processes of several flagship products of our factory. I have discussed with the director and arranged for you to rotate and learn before departure, so that you can familiarize yourself with all the products in the factory as soon as possible. You don't have to be proficient, but at least you have a good idea of it. Don't show your fear when you go out for exchanges."
Generally speaking, this kind of opportunity would give priority to the advanced individuals and model workers of the year in the factory, or at least to those who have been in the factory for many years and have unique skills. In terms of operating technology, Ding Guo really doesn't have any outstanding skills, but she is smart and no one can match her in new product development.
The factory’s idea is that such a talented comrade should be allowed to go out and broaden her horizons to see if she can bring more new breakthroughs to the factory.
Ding Guo naturally knew that this was a good thing, and hurriedly said with a smile: "Thank you, team leader, and thank you to the factory leaders for giving me this opportunity to learn. I promise to complete the task!"
Chen Xiufang smiled and said, "Okay, leave the work in your hands to Zhang Xing'er, and report directly to Workshop 1. Start from there. Workshop 1 is currently producing small twisted dough sticks, shoe-sole pancakes, and egg cakes..."
This rotation is not just about the bread group's production line. It requires her to visit each workshop and group to quickly understand other products in the factory.
Ding Guo and Zhang Xing'er completed the handover and went to a workshop.
She is also considered a celebrity in the factory. She has won all the awards for new product research and development. The two products that were not ranked are selling in the market no worse than the factory's several ace products. Even if you have never seen Ding Guo in person, you have heard of her name a long time ago.
When we were fully engaged in producing mooncakes before the festival, the production line in one workshop also made those new styles of mooncakes.
Knowing that she was here for rotation and learning, Zhang Cuifang, director of a workshop, expressed a warm welcome. She also said with a smile that Ding Guo should continue to work hard and come up with a new pastry so that everyone could learn from her.
The production task of a workshop was not heavy, so it was a good opportunity for learning. The workers in charge of her were also patient in teaching her. At the same time, they were curious about how Ding Guo came up with those new products, and asked her a few questions from time to time. In short, the two of them had a lively chat.
After staying here for an afternoon, Ding Guo changed his clothes and walked towards the gate. As expected, he saw Pei Che waiting there.
Ding Guo trotted over, attracting the attention of many colleagues who knew her. They glanced at the two of them with a gossipy look on their faces, then took a closer look at Pei Che's appearance, thinking that they would have something to talk about when they slacked off at work tomorrow.
No need to wait until tomorrow, we can chat now.
"Hey, Xiao Ding has found a partner!"
"No way? When I asked her last month, she said she didn't have a boyfriend and didn't plan to find one for the time being."
"You also said that was last month. You didn't plan to look for one last month, but you may not look for one this month. Look at the child's appearance. He is really promising."
"I'll ask him tomorrow when I see him. He looks good and he's a soldier."
"Our Xiao Ding is good-looking. It would be a shame if we found someone who is ugly."
Several colleagues gathered at the door. After Ding Guo sat on the back of the bicycle and walked away, they withdrew their gazes with a lingering look and rode away.
Ding Guo didn't know that her colleagues were gossiping about her. Of course, she didn't care even if she knew. After all, she gossiped about others every day. At this moment, she sat on the back seat of the bicycle and chatted with Pei Che: "Comrade Pei Che, what delicious food have you made?"
The bulging bag from noon was now emptied of its contents and neatly folded by Pei Che and fixed on the back seat, serving as a cushion.
Ding Guo was very satisfied with such a thoughtful gesture, and he started to pick up the food unconsciously when he was happy and talking.
Pei Che was pedaling hard with an unconscious smile on his face. When the cool breeze blew across his nose, he felt as if there was a sweet smell. Now he heard his partner's gentle voice, and he felt that the voice was as if it was electrified, making him numb from head to toe. He smiled and said, "Braised pork, beef jerky, beef sauce, a pot of bacon steamed rice, and fried two vegetables."
He tilted his head slightly and said, "Keep the beef jerky and beef sauce for later consumption. There are also two pieces of bacon that I exchanged with a local villager. I'll make some myself later, and you can try it."
Ding Guo swung his feet, feeling strangely relaxed and happy, and said with a smile: "Okay!"
This was the first time she was in love in her two lives, and she had no practical experience, but Comrade Pei Che's performance completely touched her heart. She just felt that she was in a good mood at the moment, and regardless of whether she had experience or not, she would just go with the flow.
Being in a good mood means that this relationship is right.
After arriving home and walking into the house, Ding Guo smelled the fragrance of food.
She first tried the beef jerky that Pei Che made for her as a snack. It actually came in two flavors, spiced and spicy.
"tasty!"
Pei Che smiled and said, "Keep it and eat it slowly. I'll send it to you next time I make it!"
It’s just that the supply of beef is limited and there are not many opportunities to buy it, so you can make some pork jerky.
Seeing that Ding Guo preferred spicy food, he also wrote it down.
The two washed their hands and ate. Halfway through the meal, Pei Che put down his chopsticks and said carefully, "Guoguo, I haven't told you about my family situation yet. Do you want to hear about it?"
Ding Guo is eating steamed rice with bacon. The bacon is fresh, fragrant and chewy. The rice has the aroma of the bacon and adds a little oily taste. It is especially delicious.
Thinking of trying it the same way next time.
Wen Yan said: "Listen, after you finish speaking, I will also tell you about my family situation."
Pei Che said, "My family has been soldiers since my grandfather's generation. The old man is still alive and serves in the Capital Military Region. My parents are both in the Northwest Military Region. There are three sisters in my family, one brother and one sister. They are all married. My brother is a doctor and my eldest sister-in-law is a nurse in the Southern Army Hospital. My sister and my brother-in-law are in the army drama troupe and are also soldiers in the capital. I am also a soldier, in the same army as my brother and sister-in-law, and currently the head of the troupe..."
Ding Guo paused while eating and asked abruptly, "Do you know Pan Dingfeng?"
Pei Che nodded, and was a little surprised: "Yes, you also know Pan Dingfeng?"
Ding Guo didn't answer him. He lowered his head and poked at the rice, and asked calmly, "Are your two families familiar with each other?"
Ding Guo lowered her head, and Pei Che couldn't see her expression. His heart skipped a beat, not knowing whether to be familiar with her or not. After hesitating for two seconds, he decided to tell the truth, but his tone was a little unconfident, and his voice was lowered: "We are from the same military compound, so we know each other well, but Pan Dingfeng and I have an average relationship."
Ding Guo looked up and smiled: "That's great, I have a grudge against Pan Dingfeng!"
She didn't expect the world to be so small. Pei Che's family and Pan's family were actually from the same military compound.
Her heart was lifted just now. If Pei Che and Pan Dingfeng were good brothers, then she would reconsider this relationship. It should start at noon and end in the evening!
Pei Che's eyebrows revealed an imperceptible coldness, and he asked, "How did that grandson offend you?"
From this address, Ding Guo knew that Pei Che was of the same kind as her, and said with a bright smile: "You eat, I will tell you slowly. Before I talk about this, let me tell you about my family situation."
"Okay!" Pei Che lowered his head and ate his meal.
Ding Guo had almost finished eating. She found it pleasing to watch Pei Che eat. She supported her cheek with her hands and said slowly, "My stepfather and stepmother are blood relatives to me..."
Pei Che paused while eating and looked up. His serious peach blossom eyes were filled with heartache: "Guoguo!"
Pei Che came to the small courtyard in the afternoon and observed the signs of life in the courtyard. He did not think much about it. He thought that this place was similar to his old house, or that the family was short of housing, so Ding Guo moved out to live alone. He did not think about her relationship with her family.
Ding Guo waved her hands: "It's okay, I don't care anymore, I really don't care." She continued, "Including me, there are eight people in the family. I am the eldest, with a twin brother, two younger brothers and two younger sisters. The eldest sister is not my biological daughter. Back then..."
She briefly described her original experience, as well as the source of the conflict between her and her family, and finally said, "Originally, this matter was just a conflict between me and my family, but Pan Dingfeng came to me arrogantly to negotiate, asking me to pretend to marry his eldest brother in order to help him and Ding Nianjun, divorce after a year, and give me some compensation, but I did not agree."
Pei Che suddenly thought of something: "Have you ever reported Pan Dingfeng?"
Ding Guo nodded: "Did you hear that?"
Pei Che smiled and said, "Pan Dingfeng came to me. Not long after you left the capital, he asked me to help, but I didn't agree."
That grandson also belittled Ding Guo. What a dishonest guy.
Ding Guo didn't expect this to happen, but she was very satisfied with Pei Che's refusal. She just said with a little distress: "I didn't expect your family to know the Pan family, but now I have offended the Pan family so much, you..."
"Guoguo, you and I are on the same side. You don't have to worry about this. Although the two families are old friends, their relationship is ordinary. It doesn't matter if we just turn against each other." Pei Che said hurriedly, "He is an outsider!"
Ding Guo curled his lips slightly in satisfaction: "That's good."
As for the issue of not being a good match, she had no worries about that for the time being. First, being in love did not mean being able to get married; second, if it really came to the point of getting married, it should be Pei Che who solved it. If he could not convince his family, or if his family discriminated against her in this regard, she certainly would not put up with that.
"Guoguo, the Qi Guangming mentioned by the public security comrade at noon..."
Since we have come to this point, Ding Guo doesn't need to talk about it in detail. He simply talks about the subsequent conflicts between him and Pan Dingfeng and Qi Guangming's current fate. Finally, he reiterates: "So, Pan Dingfeng and I are mortal enemies. The conflict will never be resolved, no matter who speaks up."
Pei Che no longer concealed the coldness in his eyes: "Why do you want to resolve it?"
The cremation was also to cremate Pan Dingfeng.
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