The next day, the sun was shining brightly.
Because there were many things to do today, Tong Xuelu only made a dish of garlic rapeseed in the morning.
There was still some left over from yesterday's braised pork with potatoes, which could be heated up and eaten. Together with the sweet potato porridge that Tong Jiaming had cooked early in the morning, it was light and suitable for breakfast.
After dinner, she threw the bowl to Tong Jiaxin to wash, and then took Tong Mianmian to the next door to ask Aunt Cai to help take care of the children.
Aunt Cai received a bowl of braised pork with potatoes yesterday, which was so delicious that the whole family almost ate their tongues.
She was just worrying about what to give back for this favor, and Tong Xuelu asked her to help look after the children, so she naturally agreed.
Tong Mianmian pulled her sister's pants, tilted her head and asked, "Sister, can't Mianmian go with you?"
The little girl had a pink and tender face, and her long and thick eyelashes blinked like two small fans, so cute.
Tong Xuelu's heart softened, she squatted down and looked at her at eye level, "Sister has a lot of things to do today, and she has to go to work to earn money, so sister can't take Mianmian with her. Mianmian should stay at home with Aunt Cai and don't run around, okay?"
Tong Mianmian's big black grape eyes were watery, her lips pursed, and finally she nodded her head obediently: "Okay, Mianmian, be obedient, Mianmian won't run around."
The little dumpling was so cute, Tong Xuelu hugged her little face and kissed her: "Mianmian is so good, sister will make you delicious food when you come back."
After bidding farewell to the reluctant little dumpling, Tong Xuelu first took the approval slip and identity certificate to the nearby public security bureau.
This identity certificate was written by the public security bureau when they investigated her and Tong Zhenzhen's kidnapping.
With this certificate and approval slip, it is very simple to settle down. You just need to register your name.
As for Tong Zhenzhen, her household registration had been moved long before Tong Dajun and his wife got into trouble.
After completing the household registration, she hurried to the textile factory.
When she arrived at the textile factory, she saw Zhou Fang waiting for her at the factory gate from a distance: "Sorry, Sister Zhou Fang, I kept you waiting for a long time."
Zhou Fang smiled and said, "Not long, not long, I just got here a while."
Tong Xulu's cheeks flushed with heat: "Then let's go in now."
Zhou Fang nodded.
The textile worker position originally belonged to the Tong family. Now, just tell the factory and go through the formalities and it will be done quickly.
After completing the formalities, Zhou Fang was about to go back, but was stopped by Tong Xulu.
"Sister Zhou Fang, since we are all here, why don't we go through the formalities for the loader and unloader together?"
Zhou Fang was startled: "Now? But we haven't collected the money yet!"
She planned to go back to the village after completing the formalities and borrow some money from her parents and relatives.
Tong Xuelu said: "It doesn't matter, just give it to me after you have collected the money. Don't I trust you?"
If you want to win people's hearts, it is never just talk, but to give the other party benefits in reality.
Sure enough, Zhou Fang was moved to death when she heard this: "Big sister, you... I don't know what to say!"
Tong Xuelu smiled and said, "Then there's no need to say anything, Sister Zhou Fang, why don't you go over and call Brother Xu over now, and we'll handle the formalities."
Zhou Fang nodded repeatedly and hurried to the loading and unloading department to inform her husband.
Soon Xu Baigen came running over with sweat all over his head and said a series of words of gratitude to Tong Xuelu.
Tong Xuelu told them not to be polite, and then the three of them went to the factory committee office again.
Secretary Qiu, who was in charge of handling the formalities, was curious when he saw Tong Xuelu and the others go back. The next moment, he heard that she was going to sell the workstation to Xu Baigen, and he was so shocked that his mouth couldn't close.
"Are you sure you want to transfer your workstation? Aren't your relatives from your hometown still here?"
Tong Xuelu showed a sad look on her face: "Because of my parents' affairs, my grandmother was stimulated and went crazy. She scolds and beats people at any time. She can't leave people alone. After discussing it, my family asked me to sell my workstation."
"Crazy? That will be painful!"
No wonder the people from the Tong family's hometown haven't come here for so long, it turns out that something happened.
But then again, I don't know who the Tong family offended, why did they have one accident after another?
Tong Xuelu sighed, "Yes, we were all very worried when we heard that grandma was in trouble. But my younger brother and sister are too young, and I dare not take them to the bus alone."
Officer Qiu nodded to show his understanding, and then his eyes fell on Xu Baigen, "Comrade Xu Baigen, you are really quick. How much did you spend on this job?"
Xu Baigen said honestly, "Three..."
Tong Xuelu interrupted him quickly, "Last time, someone in the loading and unloading department sold it for 410 yuan. Brother Xu and Sister Zhou Fang gave us 20 yuan more to take care of us."
That is 430 yuan. It is not a bargain to buy a loading and unloading job at this price.
Officer Qiu said "hmm" and stamped the form with his official seal.
After coming out of the factory office, Tong Xuelu took the initiative to apologize without waiting for Xu Baigen and his wife to speak: "I'm sorry, Brother Xu and Sister Zhou Fang, I just took the initiative to say more money. I was worried that after telling the truth, they would think that you deliberately bullied us who have no parents, so..."
Xu Baigen and Zhou Fang had never expected this.
Especially Zhou Fang, she just heard Tong Xuelu said that the resale money was 50 yuan more, and she was worried that she would come back and ask them for more money. She didn't expect that she was thinking about them!
She was grateful and guilty at once, and took Tong Xuelu's hand and said: "Sister, you don't have to say sorry, we can't thank you enough."
Xu Baigen nodded repeatedly on the side.
When Tong Dajun and his wife got into trouble, they just helped them out, but they didn't expect the Tong family's children to be so thoughtful.
Knowing how to repay kindness, being filial, and taking care of her younger siblings, Tong Dajun's daughter is really excellent!
It's a pity that they are not lucky enough to enjoy the blessing of a daughter.
After separating from Xu Baigen and Zhou Fang, Tong Xulu went to work in the workshop.
**
Thinking that she might have a job soon, Zhou Fang has been talking since she left the factory.
When passing by the supply and marketing cooperative, she thought for a moment, turned on her toes and walked in.
In less than ten minutes, she bought a pound of milk candy and two boxes of Four Seasons cakes and went home.
When Xu's mother saw how much she had bought, she frowned and asked, "Why did you buy so many things? Don't you know that the family needs money right now?"
Her tone of dissatisfaction was almost like calling her a spendthrift.
Zhou Fang was not angry this time, and she pulled Xu's mother into the house and told her what had just happened.
"Sister Xuelu has always been considerate of us, and she has given us such a great deal. I think we can't just say nothing."
Xu's mother didn't expect Tong Xuelu to complete the workstation procedures so quickly, and her attitude suddenly changed 360 degrees: "Yes, we have to show our appreciation. You did a good job."
As the two were talking, a voice suddenly came from outside: "Auntie, my salt just ran out. I came to borrow a spoon from you."
Hearing that it was the voice of Lao Lin's wife, Zhou Fang immediately put the candy and snacks into the cabinet.
Xu's mother went out and scooped a spoonful of salt for Lao Lin's wife, but Lao Lin's wife took the salt but was not in a hurry to leave.
"Auntie, how is the matter at your workstation? Did the one from the Tong family say anything unpleasant?"
Upon hearing this, Xu's mother raised her short and thick eyebrows: "Xue Lu is such a good lady, what unpleasant things can she say? What's wrong with you? Why do you come to me and say bad things about her again and again?"
Old Lin's wife was choked to death: "Auntie, what nonsense are you talking about? When did I say bad things about her?"
"I'm talking nonsense? You told me yesterday that I didn't have to return the textile workstation to her! Her parents are gone, and you don't want to help a few more children. You just want to take advantage of her all day long. How can you be so mean?"
Xu's mother's voice was loud and bright, no less than that of Aunt Cai. When she shouted like that, everyone in the yard heard it.
Aunt Cai, who was washing clothes in the yard, heard this and said with a curled lip, "Yesterday, Xuelu didn't give her meat, and now she's saying bad things about her everywhere. Isn't that just a bad heart!"
Everyone saw what happened yesterday, and many people thought that Lao Lin's wife was shameless.
But they didn't expect that she would still say bad things about Tong Xuelu afterwards.
Isn't this too bad of a person?
Lao Lin's wife's face turned red and white, and she was so angry that she almost vomited three liters of blood.
But she couldn't beat two mouths with one mouth, and finally ran home like a defeated rooster.
**
It wasn't just Lao Lin's wife who was furious, but also Tong Zhenzhen.
At this time, she acted like a madman, with a sullen face: "You actually want to send me to the farm? Are you my biological parents?!"
Tong's mother's eyes were red, with guilt in her eyes: "Zhenzhen, I'm sorry, but you really did something wrong this time..."
"Shut up! I didn't do anything wrong! It was that bitch Tong Xuelu who beat me, but you just didn't want to believe me. I know that in your hearts, she is your daughter!"
Tong Zhenzhen screamed at the bottom of her heart, glaring at Tong's father and mother with gritted teeth.
Being scolded by her daughter, Tong's mother felt so uncomfortable that her chest heaved and she could hardly breathe.
Tong's father frowned and shouted, "Calm down! How can you say that about your own parents?"
Tong Zhen was still afraid of Tong's father, but this could not calm her inner anger.
Tong's father said: "I understand that you have resentment in your heart, but what happened back then was not Xuelu's fault, not to mention that she has already left the Tong family, so why do you have to target her everywhere?"
"..." Tong Zhenzhen was so angry that her teeth were about to break: "She was the one who targeted me first!"
Tong's father interrupted her roar: "Okay, don't argue about this matter anymore! The impact of your incident is too bad, and we can't protect you! But don't worry, I have already taken care of the farm. They won't make things difficult for you there. As long as you accept the reform, we will take you back in a year!"
The situation has been very unstable in recent years, especially in the 1960s. Many people were criticized for a little thing, and everyone lived on thin ice.
Although the situation has gradually stabilized since the beginning of this year, who can guarantee it?
If someone catches hold of this handle and accuses their family of abusing privacy, then the whole family will be finished.
For the sake of this family, he had to give up Tong Zhenzhen.
He knew that this was unfair to her, but who could he blame? It was all her own fault.
Tong's father said and took Tong's mother away.
Tong Zhenzhen screamed in anger, but it was useless to be angry. Two
days later, she was sent to the farm. Even though the Tong family bought her a lot of food and daily necessities, it did not calm her anger.
This time, she hated the people in the Tong family as well.
As soon as Tong Zhenzhen left, Tong Xulu got the news quickly.
Although she could only be trapped in the farm for one year, one year was enough for her to gain a foothold in Beijing.
As for whether Tong Zhenzhen would retaliate against them after she came back, we would have to wait and see after she came back.
At this time, Wen Rugui also received this news in the base.
"...Tong's daughter was sent to the farm today and will not be back within a year."
Wen Rugui said in a light voice: "Well, thank you."
"Why are you being polite to me? Besides, I just said something. By the way, why are you suddenly concerned about the Tong family? I remember that your Wen family and the Tong family don't seem to know each other."
"I know one of them."
The other party was obviously interested when he heard this, and his voice was full of gossip: "Who is that person? A man or a woman?"
"You don't know her, so I owe you a favor for this matter."
Wen Rugui hung up the phone.
The sunlight outside shone in, making his white shirt look white.
His gaze fell on a certain point through the window, but it seemed not to be.
In the white light, a little boy of four or five years old knelt in the broken pieces of dishes and cried for mercy: "Mom, I won't dare to do it again, please don't hit me, it hurts so much."
Bright red blood flowed from the boy's knees, staining the ground red.
Suddenly, a voice came from behind: "Rugui, the director is calling you over."
Wen Rugui came back to his senses and replied a little late: "Okay, I'll go over now."
He turned and left, walked a few steps, and suddenly turned back to look at the window.
The little boy outside has disappeared.
The author has something to say: Tong Zhenzhen starts the story of being slapped in the face: got slapped in the face once√
Tong Xuelu: Wen Xiaoke, come to your sister's arms.
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