Chapter 137
Yu Huifang dropped her daughter off at the station and then returned to the factory to call the Qianjin Brigade. Her future son-in-law answered the phone and said, "Zeming, Jiani and the others will be arriving around 6:00 PM. We have to go pick them up."
Qiu Zeming: "Okay Auntie, I'll pick her up in the evening."
Maybe because they had rested for a night and were eager to go home, they stared out the window the whole way and didn't feel that uncomfortable.
As soon as Zhou Jiani got off the train in the county town, she saw Qiu Zeming standing there waiting eagerly.
After not seeing each other for only a month, Qiu Zeming had lost weight, but his skin had not become much darker due to staying in the greenhouse. When Zhou Jiani looked over, she clearly saw that his eyes suddenly brightened, and the light was even a little scorching.
She also clearly saw Qiu Zeming's face turn slightly red due to the momentary excitement, and then the red faded away, and he strode through the crowd towards her with a curved mouth.
During this time, dodging the swarming crowd relied entirely on instinct and the other party's awareness. Qiu Zeming's eyes were fixed on Zhou Jiani's face without moving even for a second. After approaching, he said softly, "You're back."
He leaned over to grab the box from her hand, and the warmth from his fingers felt like an electric current, numbing both of their hearts.
Zhou Jiani's heart was beating fast, her eyes were like water as she stared at the face in front of her and whispered, "Hmm!"
Bai Haoyang greeted his brother, but Qiu Zeming didn't react at all. He pouted and walked over to the side with Liu Cuiyun and the others, who were smiling teasingly, and said with a pained look, "Let's see when he comes to his senses."
Zhou Jiani heard this and felt a slight heat on her ears. She said softly, "Let's go. Everyone is watching over there."
Qiu Zeming came back to his senses and remembered that there were Aunt Liu and the others. His face flushed slightly and he said calmly, "Okay."
Turned around and greeted Liu Cuiyun and the others.
Aunt Liu couldn't help laughing: "Oh, it has to be you young people."
Qiu Zeming blushed slightly and glanced at Zhou Jiani with a smile.
After getting out of the station, Aunt Liu could no longer smile. Uncle Sheng came up to her cheerfully and said, "Our man who has made great contributions is back." Aunt Liu burst into tears immediately.
Liu Cuiyun is a girl from the village. She can usually go to her parents' home just by walking. So she and her husband Sheng have never been apart for even a day since they got married. They were suddenly separated for such a long time, and when she saw him for the first time, she couldn't control her emotions.
Bai Haoyang stood on tiptoe and looked: "Didn't our silly girl say she was coming to greet her brother?"
Qiu Zeming: "I think I stopped them because there were too many people and the cows were tired."
Bai Haoyang: ...
Several people quickly got on the ox cart, and Liu Cuiyun couldn't help telling Uncle Sheng about her experiences in the south. Uncle Sheng listened happily without moving his eyes away.
After returning to the village, Zhou Jiani saw Zhai Xiangqiang, Zhang Baosheng, Liu Tong and others at the entrance of the village, and hurried to greet them.
Liu Cuiyun's two children were also there. The daughter and son rushed over, and Liu Cuiyun hugged them, crying and laughing, and was extremely fond of them.
Zhai Xiangqiang looked at Zhou Jiani and the others and said, "Comrade Zhou Jiani, comrades, you have worked hard."
Zhou Jiani smiled: "Director Zhai, Captain, you have worked hard too. Everyone has worked hard."
After not seeing each other for only a month, Director Zhai has lost a lot of weight, and Zhang Baosheng has become even darker and thinner, almost becoming a skinny old man.
When Hou Jingguo saw his father, his eyes reddened slightly and he went over and said, "Dad!"
Hou Quansheng patted his son and smiled with satisfaction: "I have to thank you very much, Uncle Zhang."
After he gets out and gains this experience, his son will be able to convince others when he takes over his business.
At this time, let alone going to the south, you can feel confident just by saying that you have been to the city, because you have insights that others do not have.
Hou Jingguo went over and thanked him sincerely. Zhang Baosheng grinned and said, "You've done a good job. You've helped Jiani and the others a lot. Go back and rest first, and come back to collect your salary tomorrow."
There are subsidies for business trips.
Hou Quansheng said hurriedly, "Giving this bastard such a rare opportunity to go out and gain some experience is not enough to talk about salary."
Food and accommodation are provided. This qualification is more valuable than the salary, and Hou Quansheng feels embarrassed to ask the Qianjin Brigade to pay the salary.
Zhang Baosheng waved his hand: "Let's put it this way. Come over tomorrow."
It's a good thing to sell this, and he can also make good connections with his own team.
After the greetings, Zhai Xiangqiang told Zhou Jiani and the others to go back and rest and have a meal first, and then go to the factory to report on their work after the meal.
The factory is now working overtime every day, divided into two shifts. The commune also asked the meat processing plant for a special batch of large bones, which they cook every few days to provide everyone with nutrition.
Zhou Jiani returned home and pushed the door open. Yu Wanxia looked out and rushed over screaming, "Jiani——"
Sun Ping also ran over here happily, holding a pair of chopsticks in her hand - she estimated the time to set the table, and before she finished setting the table, she heard them coming back, and came out without even putting down her chopsticks.
"Where's my brother?" Yu Wanxia looked behind them. Qiu Zeming said, "He went home to put his luggage away."
Wang Qianjin came out of the house and complained to Zhou Jiani, "Your boyfriend is really good. He went to pick someone up and asked Yu Wanxia and Sun Ping to prepare a welcoming banquet for you at home."
Qiu Zeming raised his eyelids and looked at him: "You don't want to eat?"
Wang Qianjin: "Why shouldn't I eat? I washed the vegetables." After saying that, he glared at his brother Qiu with resentment.
It's all Brother Qiu's fault. He's just working too hard and showing off. Now Sun Ping and Yu Wanxia are ordering him around without any politeness, saying that Brother Qiu, such an outstanding man, has to do housework, so why do you act like a big shot and just enjoy the work?
What a miserable life!
He used to be the boss at home, but now he can't act like a boss anymore.
Zhou Jiani turned her head and smiled at Qiu Zeming, then said to Wang Qianjin openly, "My partner knows how to care for others."
Sun Ping and Yu Wanxia smiled.
Wang Qianjin kept sucking his teeth.
Bai Haoyang came over in slippers. Only then did he feel as if all the strength in his body had been drained away, as if even his bones could no longer support him. He slumped down on the stool, his eyes wide open: "I'm so tired."
I didn't get any rest last night.
Yu Wanxia didn't feel like scolding him this time. She helped him get the chopsticks and asked, "Did you sit all the way back here?"
Bai Haoyang nodded: "That feeling is really unbearable for a human being."
Qiu Zeming helped Zhou Jiani with the porridge and steamed buns, saying, "It's really hard work." He looked at Zhou Jiani, "Can you still handle it?"
Otherwise, I can go back to the capital after some time.
Zhou Jiani: "I'm fine, don't change it if it's decided."
I don't know how busy I will be next, and I can't concentrate on my work if this matter keeps hanging in the air.
Moreover, the two of them had to formally agree on the deal before Qiu Zeming left. After the formal visit, they would begin the process, and the time would have to be adjusted later.
Yu Wanxia looked at the two of them, puzzled, "Are we talking about the same topic? What are you talking about?"
Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "I'll take the train tomorrow night and go to the capital to meet his parents and make our relationship public."
Yu Wanxia and Sun Ping: ...
Wang Qianjin and Bai Haoyang were both a little surprised and looked at Qiu Zeming.
Qiu Zeming smiled faintly, "I had originally planned to go to the capital after I finished the spring plowing, but I just went earlier than planned."
Yu Wanxia: "You two are so quick."
After dinner, Zhou Jiani went to the factory with Bai Haoyang and Qiu Zeming. As soon as they entered, Zhang Laosi and the others led the applause. Zhou Jiani said embarrassedly, "No, no, no, our Deputy Director Li is still working hard on the front lines. Compared to Deputy Director Li, there's not much I can do at this Canton Fair. This applause should be given to Deputy Director Li."
Zhang Laosi laughed cheerfully and said, "You too, have made great contributions."
Zhou Jiani said modestly and seriously, "I believe that everyone here has made great contributions, especially Uncle Si, Uncle Sheng, and Uncle Liu, who are the most worthy of our admiration. Without your skills, none of my ideas would be possible. Let's applaud again to pay tribute to our craftsmen and to yourselves."
She led the applause, and the employees who were still working overtime were very happy. Everyone wanted their efforts to be recognized, and Comrade Xiao Zhou was the one who spoke the most pleasantly.
When the applause died down, Zhai Xiangqiang said with a smile, "Alright, let's get back to work. Section Chief Zhou, Director Bai, let's go inside and talk."
Zhou Jiani first gave a brief report on the situation and answered the questions raised by Zhai Xiangqiang and others one by one. After she finished her report, Zhai Xiangqiang also told her in advance about the upcoming job transfer.
The official announcement will be made when Li Jingdang returns, but before that, core personnel like Zhou Jiani must be informed in advance.
After Li Jingdang came back, he was promoted to factory director; Zhai Xiangqiang retired, and Zhang Baosheng was promoted one level to the position of factory secretary, but the main work was placed on Li Jingdang.
Zhou Jiani's previously arranged arrangement was not changed, and she was transferred to the commune to serve as the leader of the handicraft products group of Xihe Commune.
The position of deputy director of the factory is temporarily vacant, and we will select the most outstanding person from the leadership team below.
As for the quota of regular employees, we will have a joint meeting to discuss it after Li Jingdang returns.
This not-so-formal meeting lasted for an hour and a half. When Qiu Zeming was seeing people off, he ignored Bai Haoyang who was hanging beside him, and walked in front holding Zhou Jiani's hand.
Bai Haoyang: "...You two won't carry anyone anymore?"
His brother didn't respond at all, but whispered to Zhou Jiani in a soft voice.
Bai Haoyang: ...
When passing by his home, Bai Haoyang quickly left.
Qiu Zeming sent Zhou Jiani to the door of her home. After looking around and seeing that there was no one around, he reached out and hugged her. He hadn't seen her for a month and missed her so much.
Zhou Jiani also hugged him with her backhand, buried her head in his chest and stayed quietly for a while.
After a while, the two let go. Qiu Zeming kissed her on the forehead and said, "Have a good rest. I'll come over to cook at noon tomorrow."
"Well, I'll have Yu Wanxia lock the door from the outside tomorrow morning, and you can ask me to open it when you come over at noon."
In the hazy night, he looked down at the pair of eyes so close to him, which were gleaming brightly. Qiu Zeming's heart moved, and he bent down and kissed Zhou Jiani on the eyelid. His cheeks were burning hot, and his mind was slightly blank. He didn't know why he did this. His face was hot again, and he whispered, "I'll watch you go in."
Zhou Jiani curved her lips and said in amusement, "Wait here for a moment. I bought you a shirt. I'll go get it for you."
Turn around and go in.
Qiu Zeming stood at the door, his heart bubbling with joy because his girlfriend bought him clothes.
Zhou Jiani returned to her room. Yu Wanxia and Sun Ping were still waiting for her in the hall. They were almost asleep on the table. When they saw her come in, they said, "Jiani, you just finished the meeting?"
Zhou Jiani went to open the suitcase and said, "Yes, I just opened it. I'll get the skirts for you two..."
She took out the skirt and let them look at it first, then took the shirt she bought for Qiu Zeming and ran out. When she came back, both of them had changed into it and were looking at themselves in the mirror.
Qiu Zeming returned home. Bai Haoyang and Wang Qianjin were still awake. Seeing him bring something in, Wang Qianjin asked, "What did you bring?"
Qiu Zeming didn't hide the boast on his face at all: "My girlfriend bought me this shirt."
Wang Qianjin: "...I just asked a few questions."
Then he looked at Bai Haoyang expectantly. Bai Haoyang scratched his head, took out his bag, and threw him a pair of socks: "This is for you."
Wang Qianjin didn't mind and was very happy.
On Zhou Jiani's side, Yu Wanxia and Sun Ping were so happy that they couldn't sleep. Their new dresses were beautiful, and Jiani also gave each of them a small silk handkerchief, which they loved very much.
Zhou Jiani played with the two of them for more than half an hour, told Yu Wanxia to lock the door from the outside when she left tomorrow morning, and then went to take a shower and go to bed.
The next day I slept until 9:30 in the morning, stretched myself, and felt refreshed. The fatigue in my body was finally gone.
Considering that it was already late, she didn't have a proper breakfast. She took a piece of bread from the shelf and ate it. After eating, she started to count and organize the things she had bought recently.
First take out the rice crusts, open the boxes one by one, pick a bag with barbecue flavor, tear it open and eat it, then continue to organize.
Take out the other colorful pickled peppers on the shelf and tear off the outer packaging so that they are easy to use at any time.
All the cans of Coke are opened and placed on the shelves, making it convenient to drink.
I also stocked up on turkey noodles and hot and sour rice noodles, all of which were bought in whole boxes and then unpacked and stacked on the shelves.
The ice cream was also taken out, and the box was simply cut open, then quickly put back on the fresh-keeping shelf for storage.
For other breads and cakes, if they need to be disassembled, disassemble them and put them away separately.
After sorting out these things, I sorted out the goods that I bought in my free time. They are all on the shelves and have not been sold in bulk yet.
They were busy until about eleven o'clock, when Qiu Zeming knocked on the door from outside. Zhou Jiani answered, went out, walked around the wall and threw the key out, and Qiu Zeming opened the door and came in.
She was holding a net bag with some green peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, and half a pound of meat in it. She said, "Did you have a good rest?"
"I've rested." Zhou Jiani nodded and said, "What time is the train tonight?"
Qiu Zeming put down his things, looked at her, and said, "My hard sleeper reservation is for 8 pm. Let's take the last bus there. I've already told the bus driver that the last bus will pass through the town around 4:30 pm. If they arrive early, they will wait for us."
"What kind of gifts would be suitable for your family?"
Qiu Zeming: "My family doesn't care much about this. Your presence is the best gift."
Zhou Jiani: "Don't come on, just talk nicely."
It makes sense, but it doesn't look good on the surface.
At the beginning of the year, Qiu Zeming gave their family such a big honor, could she go to the Qiu family to visit the elders empty-handed?
Qiu Zeming: "I'll prepare it." He said helplessly, "What I just said is true."
He rolled up his sleeves, washed his hands, and cooked. He said, "Prepare a bag for Grandpa and my parents. I still have a bag of tea that hasn't been opened yet..."
Zhou Jiani added: "I happen to have tea sets. The shape is very beautiful and the patterns are also beautiful, but there is no packaging."
Qiu Zeming: "Packaging is not important."
Zhou Jiani: "In addition to the bag, I will also give Auntie a silk scarf and a small silk handkerchief."
Qiu Zeming: "That's pretty good."
Zhou Jiani: "Where are your brother and sister-in-law? Do you want to prepare a gift?"
Qiu Zeming paused. He had originally planned to discuss the specifics of his family's relationship with Zhou Jiani on the way, but decided to speak now. "He and I will eventually be on opposite sides, so it's enough to maintain outward courtesy. We're just peers, so there's no need to prepare gifts. But my eldest brother is a very thoughtful person. He'll be very good at putting on a good front, especially when it comes to things that will earn him a good reputation. So, the couple will definitely prepare a gift for you. Just respond accordingly."
Zhou Jiani nodded, and now she had an idea in her mind.
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