Chapter 244
The Metallurgical and Electrical Engineering College did not immediately call Liu Ailing for a talk. Instead, they held an emergency meeting and began to contact Bin County Donghe Commune and Bin County Farm to conduct a secret investigation.
But the Donghe Commune also caused quite a stir. After receiving feedback from Qiu Ailing and her family, the commune leaders broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly notified the cadres of the Shibao Brigade where Qiu Ailing was to go to the commune for questioning.
Xin Jia was one of the cadres of the Shibao Brigade. When he hurried to the commune, Xin Chengdang saw his brother-in-law who kept winking at him.
Then he saw Qiu Ailing, an educated youth from his team. Xin Chengdang vaguely guessed the reason, but he didn't look very panicked.
First, Qiu Ailing would not be able to find evidence that the Xin family had contributed; second, the Xin family had always been the one who had the final say in the Shibao Brigade, and with their connections in the commune, could they not suppress a little educated youth?
In those days, the first hurdle for deciding whether educated youth should stay or go was in the brigade, so Qiu Ailing didn't dare to make a big fuss.
After the investigation is completed, the team will give some compensation and we can deal with it.
Besides, the team had no problem letting Qiu Ailing register for the college entrance examination this year, but they had originally planned not to let her pass the exam. Now it seems that the previous plan may not be realized.
Xin Chengdang glanced at Qiu Ailing with a forced smile: "Didn't Comrade Qiu go home?"
He remembered that he received a telegram from home saying that the elderly person in the family was seriously ill. How did his trip back bring up this matter?
Qiu Ailing said: "Yes, but this is not a conflict."
When she reported the matter to the commune, she did not mention Zhou Jiani. She said that a relative who was on a business trip to the capital accidentally discovered the matter, and her family found an excuse to call her back to ask about it.
Anyway, there is no need to find witnesses for this kind of thing. The fact that Liu Ailing's information does not match is the best proof. Moreover, when the college entrance examination results were announced that year, not only the commune had the corresponding information records, but the county also had them.
Moreover, the commune has found the files of that time and discovered that the female comrade who replaced Qiu Ailing had also been admitted to university, but she did not go. Instead, she took Qiu Ailing's place and went to study in the capital.
However, the commune still needs to contact Fengshi Mechanical and Electrical Industry College to verify Liu Ailing's situation.
Qiu Ailing's parents and brother all came over, rushed over from the side, and looked at Xin Chengdang with unfriendly eyes.
Xin Chengdang didn't expect that Qiu Ailing didn't come back by herself, but her whole family came to Donghe Commune together. He felt a little heavy in his heart, feeling that this matter might not be solved as easily as he thought.
The commune began to investigate and question.
In the capital, Jiang Xinfeng saw her future grandson-in-law who was in high spirits and was so happy that her eyes narrowed with smile.
Qiu Zeming put milk powder, snacks, fruits bought from the mall and a ginseng bought from the Friendship Store on the table.
Jiang Xinfeng didn't care about things, she cared about her future grandson-in-law. She took Qiu Zeming's hand and asked kindly, "How long have you been back? How long will you stay? The war over there isn't over yet? How long will those bastards plan to harm us..."
Qiu Zeming patiently answered each question one by one.
But when it comes to military matters, he only talks about what he can, and doesn't talk about everything.
Hearing that he would only be back for a few days, Jiang Xinfeng was somewhat disappointed. She said with a distressed look, "Come to my house for dinner when you're free these two days and replenish your energy. I've noticed you've lost weight."
Qiu Zeming smiled and said, "Okay, grandma, I'll come home to accompany you while Jiani goes to school these two days."
Jiang Xinfeng was so happy that her eyes and eyebrows relaxed, and she felt relaxed physically and mentally. However, she still said, "Don't just accompany an old woman like me. Your parents and your grandfather are also thinking about you. You should also spend time with your family."
If they value it, how could their families not value it? People can't be split into eight pieces, so we can only take care of them.
Alas, this is what being a soldier is like. You have to take care of the whole society and not your own family.
Qiu Zeming smiled and said, "I'll go home to accompany them in the evening."
Zhou Jiani listened to Qiu Zeming coaxing her grandmother, rolled her eyes quietly, and went to the west room to look at Aunt Zhang's hairband. Feng Ya was practicing calligraphy with a notebook and pen next to her. This was the homework her mother assigned to her.
But the little head just poked out, full of curiosity.
Aunt Zhang smiled and whispered, "Is that your girlfriend?"
Zhou Jiani smiled and nodded.
"It looks good." Aunt Zhang praised with a smile.
He is tall and has a smooth body. She just took a look at him from the window and saw that he was handsome and a good match for Jiani.
Zhou Jiani looked at the hair ties in the storage basket next to her and randomly picked up a few of them.
This storage basket was sent from the Qianjin Brigade. It has a layer of cloth lining inside so it won't get caught on the hairband's fabric.
Of course, even without the cloth lining, it is not easy to get snagged because the material is processed very smoothly.
After a while, Qiu Zeming came in, greeted Aunt Zhang, and brought two snacks to Feng Ya.
Today, Bai Haoyang happened to come back from school to do handicrafts because he had no classes, and only then did he find out that his brother Ming had returned.
Bai Haoyang pointed at Qiu Zeming and accused him, "You, you, you... you put love before friendship. You didn't even tell me you were coming back!"
Qiu Zeming: "Aren't you in school? I was planning to treat you to dinner on Saturday, but since you said that, forget it."
Bai Haoyang chuckled: "No, Brother Ming, I still have to treat you to a meal. It's rare for you to come back, isn't it? I'll go inform Wang Qianjin."
Notifying Wang Qianjin is equivalent to notifying Sun Ping.
In order to save travel expenses, the two of them don't come back every weekend. When Wang Qianjin knew that Bai Haoyang and Zhou Jiani had started a small business of posting circle posts, he was a little envious.
But no matter how envious I was, I knew I was too far away. It was impossible for me to be like Bai Haoyang and wait for an afternoon when I had no classes or only one class period so I could ride my bike back to get busy.
However, knowing that Qiu Zeming had returned, the two were still happy to come back and have a meal together.
In the evening, Qiu Zeming had dinner with Jiang Xinfeng. The next night, Zhou Jiani and Qiu Zeming went to Qiu's house to have a reunion dinner together.
I go to class during the day, but spend my spare time with my partner.
Jiang Xinfeng didn't really let Qiu Zeming stay at home with her. As an old woman, it didn't matter to her whether he accompanied her or not. The key point was that young lovers couldn't see each other easily. Now that Zeming was back, the couple should quickly cultivate their relationship.
The temperature was just right this season, so the two of them went to Houhai. As long as there was no one around, Qiu Zeming would hold his partner's hand for a while.
Zhou Jiani told him about the departmental journal published by the school, mentioned the current economic views discussed by classmates, and mentioned the development of greenhouse vegetables in Bin County.
After laying the foundation last year, the entire county has developed quite well this year. County Chief Wang has focused most of his energy on supporting greenhouse vegetables. The county currently has no money to build asphalt roads, but it is still possible to add two more gravel roads.
Xihe Commune, in particular, has been allocating resources with Qianjin Brigade as the radiation point, and Director Zhai now fully supports the county's projects.
Zhou Jiani said, "Being united as one is better than being scattered like sand, each one fending for themselves."
There was no management before. The commune didn't care and let each brigade develop on its own. It didn't take long for the enthusiasm to die down.
After chatting for a while, Qiu Zeming asked about Zhou Jiani's hair band business, saying, "Your hair bands are selling so well, but Aunt Zhang alone can't produce enough. Do you have any plans to hire someone else?"
Zhou Jiani held hands with him and felt worried when she mentioned this.
Although the wind of reform and opening up has been blowing, the current policies are not very perfect. She dare not roll up her sleeves and do it in a big way. She also has to recruit people who are reliable and have good skills. These conditions are a bit harsh.
And people may not dare to follow private individuals.
Only because Lu Minjuan knew her well and it was really difficult, otherwise she wouldn't even be able to recruit Aunt Zhang.
"I have a plan, but it's hard to find people..." Zhou Jiani expressed her concerns.
"If you plan to recruit, ask Li Hai's wife to come and help you."
Zhou Jiani: "Brother Zhang Lihai's wife?"
"But we'll have to provide temporary accommodation." Qiu Zeming nodded. "Sister-in-law Li Hai was injured in the countryside a few years ago. Her leg was broken and it wasn't healed properly at the time, so she has a slight limp. But she's quite good at sewing and mending."
In fact, Zhang Lihai was serving in the army at that time, and his wife was injured at home. The family was poor at that time, and her husband's family was reluctant to spend money on treatment, so her healthy leg became lame.
Some time ago, Zhang Lihai passed by the south, and Qiu Zeming happened to come down to help transport supplies. They met, and the two had a meal. Zhang Lihai drank some wine and couldn't help talking about family matters.
He said he had always wanted to bring his wife to a big city to have her legs treated, then buy some property there and stay there and never go back.
Not to mention that his mother is a bit confused, there are also many brothers and sisters-in-law in the family, and they are busy with trivial matters every day.
"But she's timid, can't leave home, and hasn't seen much of the world. The farthest she's ever been in her life is to our local commune. She refuses to come to a big hospital for treatment, let alone be taken out to settle down..." Zhang Lihai was a little confused from drinking, and spoke with a thick tongue, "If Cuiyun had half, no, one-third, of her brother-in-law's courage, I'd be content!"
When she heard that it was Zhang Lihai's wife, Zhou Jiani hurriedly said, "Of course, Brother Lihai's wife is one of ours, so she must be reliable."
Besides, Zhang Lihai also helped her a lot.
It is more convenient to arrange accommodation. There are several empty rooms at home, which is just right for me to keep my grandma company.
She has not been accepted into the commuter school program, so she needs to get outstanding results in the upcoming exam. If she does well, she will be able to maintain her position and it should be easier for her to apply again.
Zhou Jiani: "Hiring another person will not only expand the hairband business, but I also plan to add other fabric products later on, and then find shopping malls or supply and marketing cooperatives to sell them on consignment."
In addition to the backpack she had prepared earlier, this fabric also came from the curtain problem she faced when she was cleaning the house recently, and the quilt she cut for the bedding she brought for her grandmother.
At that time, grandma thought the quilt cover she made was very convenient. Apart from being a little flimsy, there was nothing wrong with it.
These days, it’s not fashionable to use quilt covers.
Zhou Jiani thought that she could do something with the curtains and quilt covers.
In short, let's develop it step by step, lay the groundwork first, and prepare for opening a store in the future.
Qiu Zeming's suggestion also gave her an idea. He said, "Next time you recruit, look for people from the families of your comrades."
In addition to taking care of military families, it is also relatively reliable.
"Okay, then I'll find someone to send a message to Brother Li Hai."
Zhou Jiani nodded.
On Saturday, Wang Qianjin and Sun Ping came over, and Qiu Zeming invited Zhao Xiaocheng and others to have dinner together.
In the afternoon, the two returned to the Shichahai courtyard alone.
Qiu Zeming is going to go back tomorrow. Zhou Jiani is reluctant to leave, and Qiu Zeming is also reluctant to leave his girlfriend. The two are inseparable.
The next day Zhou Jiani had classes and did not go to see him off, but she was distracted several times during class and it was Tian Yuan who brought her back to life.
On the fifth day after Qiu Zeming left, Zhang Lihai found his home in Haidian.
He brought a lot of things and talked with the old lady for a long time.
Zhou Jiani came back after class and said helplessly: "Brother Zhang, why are you so polite when you asked your sister-in-law to help?"
Zhang Lihai bowed to her and said, "Sister-in-law, you are helping your brother. You don't know your sister-in-law's temper, otherwise I would have brought her out long ago."
Zhou Jiani is absolutely perfect here, a thousand times perfect.
Grandma Jiani looks kind, and the aunt working in the house also looks friendly. There are only female comrades in the family, and they do needlework. Not to mention that Zhou Jiani has a good personality and strong abilities. With such a person to help take care of the children, maybe he can change his wife's timid nature.
He had traveled all over the country for so many years but had not found such a suitable environment, so he was naturally very grateful.
"It's settled then." Zhou Jiani said with a smile, "But the handmade work will be paid for, and the quality has to be up to standard. You have to explain this clearly to your sister-in-law."
"Clearly, clearly." Zhang Lihai said, "I won't let her live at home for nothing. Her salary is her salary, and I'll pay the rent. After she gets used to it for a while, I'll rent a separate yard. Then, when I drive back and forth in my car and pass by here, I'll have a place to rest."
There are some things he is embarrassed to say to his brother and sister-in-law because he doesn't have any children yet.
And once Cuiyun has adapted to the environment here, it will be natural for her to go to the hospital here to treat her leg.
In short, bring the people out first.
On the third day after the matter was finalized, Bai Haoyang came back on his bicycle and brought her a piece of news: "Wow, this is absolutely amazing! That Liu Ailing came to the capital to study to replace someone else's place. Sister-in-law, did you know this a long time ago..."
Zhou Jiani was certain that the secret had finally been revealed.
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