Chapter 38: Going to the Countryside as Educated Youth in the 1970s
[This is a parallel fictional world. Please do not take any similarities between place names and people as they appear.]
Zhang Xiaojia sat at the dinner table, looking at the chicken soup in her bowl. A middle-aged woman beside her kept adding more food to her bowl, saying, "Niuniu, eat more. Xiaoli said that the educated youth will go and the job will be yours. Don't worry!"
Zhang Xiaojia had not yet accepted the memory and was unable to speak. She looked around and saw that it was time for dinner, so she had to eat quickly. After finishing her meal, she immediately found an excuse to ask her to take her back to her room.
Returning to his room, he immediately accepted the memory.
The planet is called Blue Star, and the country she is in is called Hongguo, which is composed of five cities.
The five cities are: East City Forest
South City Sea
Nakajo Pirahara
Xicheng Sand Desert
Dongcheng Forest
In this world, her name is Zhang Xiaojia. After her mother died when she was eight years old, her father Zhang Guocheng left the Zhongcheng Army to take care of her and was transferred to Zhongcheng to serve as the deputy mayor. When the original owner was ten years old, Zhang Guocheng went to the countryside to inspect work and jumped into the water to rescue Zhu Zhaodi and her daughter. After they had physical contact, he had to marry her with only one condition: he would not let the original owner down. Zhu Zhaodi nodded in agreement.
Zhang Xiaojia had just graduated from high school, and it was her turn to become an educated youth. Zhang Guocheng regretted that if he had not remarried, the original owner, as the only child, would not have to become an educated youth.
But it cannot be changed, so I have to prepare things for the original owner to go to the countryside.
At this time, Zhu Zhaodi's daughter, Zhang Xiaoli (formerly known as Mao Xiaoli), stood up and said that she had already signed up as an educated youth and wanted to give the job to Zhang Xiaojia.
Zhang Xiaojia was very dissatisfied. She disagreed with Zhang Xiaoli's job and did not want her to go to the countryside in her place. She kept making trouble at home.
After hearing this, Zhang Guocheng didn't want his daughter to suffer, so he acquiesced and let Zhang Xiaoli choose the relatively wealthy Nanchenghai area. At the same time, he said that he would give her 10 yuan and 20 kilograms of fine grain coupons and living coupons every month, and buy her a job and give her another 500 yuan.
It would be great if this were true. This is a trap set up against Zhang Guocheng, just for the position of mayor of Zhongcheng City. Zhang Guocheng is far ahead in that position, unless he makes a mistake.
It’s the last day to register for going to the countryside.
Zhang Guocheng lost his job and went to the farm. The original owner was ridiculed in the compound and framed by people in the same compound. Her reputation was damaged and she was forced to marry a countryman. At this time, Zhang Guocheng used all his connections to save her, took her to his farm, and took care of her.
The original owner hated Zhang Xiaoli because she said she wanted to replace her. She never forced her. Even when Zhang Xiaoli came to the Zhang family, she never did anything to let her down. Why was she called a waste, abused, ridiculed and framed?
She couldn't bear it and died soon after.
After his daughter left, Zhang Guocheng went into business in the 1980s and rose to prominence. He used his money to take revenge on everyone who had hurt his daughter, and brutally killed them all. He was eventually discovered by Zhu Zhaodi, who confessed all her crimes for Zhang Guocheng and committed suicide. After Zhu Zhaodi's death, Zhang Guocheng also committed suicide.
The original owner wished that all the mistakes were caused by his failure to go to the countryside.
Main line: Find a man to marry
The original owner's wish
1 Go to the countryside as an educated youth and never let your father down. She will never let her father betray his beliefs again because of her.
2 Don’t be a waste in the eyes of others, make her medical skills respected.
3 It would be best to take revenge on Zhang Xiaoli, but if taking revenge on Zhang Xiaoli would make Zhu Zhaodi sad, then forget it.
After accepting the task, Zhang Xiaojia knew that tomorrow was the last day to register for going to the countryside, and there was still room for maneuver, so he wanted to tell his father Zhang Guocheng.
Waiting for dad to come back in a daze.
It was four o'clock in the middle of the night when Dad came back, and Zhang Xiaojia took him to the study.
Zhang Guocheng looked at his daughter's red eyes and hurriedly said, "Niuniu, what's wrong?"
Zhang Xiaojia said with red eyes, "Dad, we were cheated. I heard Zhang Xiaoli and the people from the Gewei Bureau say today that she has done it and you will give her money tomorrow. She will have evidence. You buy her job from me. Tomorrow the Gewei Bureau will come to our house and promise her that she doesn't have to be an educated youth. I must be an educated youth, and you will also go to the farm."
After hearing this, Zhang Guocheng asked, "Niuniu, where did you hear this?"
Zhang Xiaojia knew his father was suspicious of him, so he quickly said, "I was going to buy something for Zhang Xiaoli today. I passed by No. 19 Leather Pants Hutong on the way to the black market, and I saw Zhang Xiaoli and eavesdropped."
When Zhang Guocheng heard the name Leather Pants Alley, he knew his daughter was not lying. This was a secret base.
Ignoring his daughter's objection, he lit a cigarette and started smoking.
What about her mother, Zhu Zhaodi, who was betrayed by Zhang Xiaoli? Did she know? Or was it a scheme by both mother and daughter to send her daughter to the countryside to suffer? The emperor was far away, and if her daughter's reputation was damaged again, her life would be ruined.
They treated him carefully, seriously and gently, soothed his sorrow, and then inherited his connections and all his resources.
Haha, Zhang Guocheng’s whole mind is full of conspiracy theories.
Seeing his daughter sitting with a book and eating biscuits, his heart softened. It was heartbreaking to think that such a young girl was going to the countryside. The place arranged for Zhang Xiaoli was not suitable for his daughter. There must be traps there. So he would catch them off guard. In three days, they would go to the Snow City in the North City to go to the countryside. His daughter was strong, so he asked Father Feng for some sleeping pills for his daughter to protect herself. In a year, he asked Father Feng to go to the Snow City in the North City to accompany his daughter. Father Feng's medical skills would be shining at that time.
At dawn, he would go to see the Lord of Central City, his old boss, and admit his mistake. He would have to explain everything clearly (including why he originally wanted Zhang Xiaoli to go to the countryside). Given the Lord of Central City's temper, he would definitely lock him up, and he would definitely be scolded. He might even be beaten. It would be a shame to lose face, but face was nothing compared to his daughter.
Zhang Xiaojia didn't say anything as she lay down and ate her biscuits. This kind of problem was a small matter for her father. Even though he was crazy in his previous life, he actually went into business. If Aunt Zhu hadn't found out and was afraid that her father would be arrested, so she confessed her guilt and committed suicide, her father would have lived to death. What's more, she was still alive in this life!!!
Zhang Guocheng put out his cigarette and said, "Sign up to be an educated youth right now. Choose the fastest time to go to the countryside, in three days. Everything is ready. I'll basically be out of work for those three days, so don't worry about me. Remember, only when you're well can Dad get well, okay? The money and tickets were originally going to Zhang Xiaoli, but I'll give them all to you soon. It'll be enough for you to live comfortably for seven or eight years. Don't show off your wealth. Go find your Grandpa Feng and get some drugs to protect yourself. Also, go find your Aunt Leng and ask her to buy you anything else. When you get to the countryside, change your temper and be more outspoken. Tell her what your father's position is. You have three things to do. First, don't live with a bunch of educated youth. It's best to buy a yard from the team leader. It should have a wall, made of cement and glass shards. Second, keep your distance from men. Third, you and Old Man Feng have been studying medicine for so long, and Old Man Feng says you can easily become a doctor now. Tell everyone about this, start treating people in the village for free, and strive to become a village doctor."
Zhang Xiaojia didn't expect that his father had thought so much in such a short time.
Seeing his daughter looking at him with admiration, Zhang Guocheng continued, "Don't worry about me. I will go to see the mayor of Central City later. He is my old boss. My position will definitely be in jeopardy. Even if you go to be an educated youth tomorrow, this is a trap set up for me. I will definitely be investigated if I go to see my old boss, but I will definitely have a good place to go. The most important thing is, no matter what happens, life is the most important. Nothing else matters, understand? Niuniu"
Zhang Xiaojia nodded to show that he understood. "Dad, Zhang Xiaoli, what are you going to do?"
Zhang Guocheng smiled and said, "I recommended her for this job. I agreed because her conditions were right. Since I've already made a mistake, it's just one more mistake. I'll let her go too. My daughter has already gone to the most miserable Snow City in the North City. She can't enjoy the comforts of the South City Sea Region, right? Then the West City Sand Desert is not bad either."
Zhang Xiaojia thought of the original owner's wish and said, "Aunt Zhu, she probably doesn't know either. She's not that kind of person."
Zhang Guocheng looked at his daughter seriously and taught her earnestly, "Niuniu, when you are not sure whether a person's character is good or bad, you must have doubts in your heart. However, on the surface, you must show complete trust and never leave any handle for others to grasp." His voice was low and powerful, as if every word contained deep wisdom and life experience.
Zhang Xiaojia nodded.
Zhang Guocheng took out all the money and said, "My monthly salary is about 249.8 yuan. I give 60 yuan to your Aunt Zhu every month. I buy all the grain, oil and meat for the family. I will leave you a portion every month. The rest is money. I have lent out some of it. I used the money to exchange for coarse grain coupons with my comrades recently. I haven't saved money in the bank since 1961. Now I have 4,200 yuan. You keep it. This part is for Zhang Xiaoli's work, 500 yuan, and 360 yuan for three years and 300 kilograms of fine grain coupons and 1,000 kilograms of coarse grain coupons. You should suffer a little in the countryside and don't eat all fine grains. Half of it can be exchanged for three boxes of noodles, okay? This is all the money we have at home."
The 4,200 yuan notes are of 10 yuan denomination, and each one is brand new.
Zhang Xiaojia took out half and gave it to his father, saying, "Dad, half is enough for me."
Zhang Guocheng smiled and said, "Niuniu, take it. I will definitely be investigated during this period, so it's not appropriate to leave so much money. Just leave one or two hundred. Remember what Dad said, if you are well, then I will be well, understand?"
Zhang Xiaojia said seriously, "Dad, I will be fine, and you and Aunt Zhu should be fine too."
As the sky brightened, Zhang Guocheng smiled and said, "Niuniu, go ahead and sign up. Remember what Dad said: I will be well only if you are well."
Zhang Xiaojia carried the box out of the study, returned to the room, and threw it directly into the space cabinet.
Zhang Xiaojia secretly went to the educated youth office.
The staff quickly helped her register and she received the notice, with which she could take the train to the countryside.
Zhang Xiaojia went to Grandpa Feng again, saw the old man drinking tea, walked over and sat down. There was a plate of buns on the table, so he picked up some and ate them.
Scallion and lamb buns.
Grandpa Feng said, "Eat slowly. No one is competing with you. Come live here from tomorrow and learn from me. I'll find you a job."
"No, I have to go to the Snow City of North City in three days."
"What?" Grandpa Feng's voice was about to blow the roof off the house.
Zhang Xiaojia quickly comforted him, "Master, calm down, have a cup of tea, and listen to me slowly."
Zhang Xiaojia recounted what Zhang Xiaoli had done, and also told her all the supplies and plans her father had given her.
Old Master Feng was feeling very upset and didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Grandpa, there's no need to get angry over an ungrateful person. It's not worth it to ruin your health. Let me tell you, I'm going to the Snow City in North City in three days. Please prepare something for me." Zhang Xiaojia ordered bluntly, taking something out of his bag and handing it to the old man.
When Old Master Feng opened the newspaper and saw what was inside, his eyes widened. He immediately started to move and said, "Little boy, you actually wasted this ginseng like this. Come over the day after tomorrow and I'll prepare the things for you. You can go now. Go to the black market and exchange for more food coupons."
"Master, I'm going to ride your tricycle."
Zhang Xiaojia once again went to the furniture factory to look for Aunt Leng. When she saw Aunt Leng, she recounted her conversation with Grandpa Feng.
Aunt Leng lived up to her name, being completely cold and silent. However, she possessed the original owner's memories and actually treated Zhang Xiaojia like her own daughter.
She simply said indifferently, "Niuniu, I'll take a leave of absence tomorrow to accompany you. Now, write down all the supplies you have in detail for me, and I'll help you with the rest."
Hearing this, Zhang Xiaojia hurriedly said: "Okay, Auntie, I'll go to the workshop and make something."
"Well, go ahead." Aunt Leng responded concisely.
Zhang Xiaojia went to the workshop and asked Master Huang, whom she knew, to make a sturdy cart for her.
Zhang Xiaojia returned home. Aunt Zhu worked in a textile factory, and Zhang Xiaoli worked in the south of the city. Since it was far from home, they lived in the dormitory. However, they went home to stay for the past two days. After all, they had to give the job to Zhang Xiaojia!
Zhang Xiaojia came to the attic on the third floor. She remembered that Zhang Xiaoli found a jewelry box in the attic when they left, so she didn't leave it to her. Zhang Xiaojia took out Xiaoai and asked Xiaoai to scan it. Zhang Xiaojia saw a secret compartment on the wall. She was not in the mood to look for the switch, so she smashed it open, took it out, and threw it into the space compartment.
There were four wooden boxes in the attic on the third floor. They were made of red sandalwood and were exquisitely designed. These were her mother's relics, so Zhang Xiaojia collected them.
I went to my bedroom and put away all my clothes and shoes. There were two big bags full of clothes for all four seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Looking at the quilt on the bed, Zhang Xiaojia fell silent. The quilt and back pad were very thick, each weighing 10 kilograms. Add to that the quilt for spring and autumn and the blanket for summer. If they were packed, there would be at least two more packs, which would make a total of 4 packs.
At noon, she came to the kitchen and saw the meal Aunt Zhu had prepared for her: two white flour buns, an egg, yesterday's chicken soup, and a side dish.
This food is the best in this era.
Never mind, let’s eat first.
But there is a battle to fight in the evening, so they probably don't have the mood to cook.
After eating, Zhang Xiaojia looked at the kitchen, then went to her father's study and put away all the valuable things in the study. Anyway, according to her father, he would not be at home these few days, and the things would be lost if they were not taken away, so it would be better for her to put them all away.
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