Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Don’t blame others for the path you chose! ...
"Hey, why did your expression change after you hung up the phone?"
Mu Ran waited on the sofa, looking over the information of the new recruits. These seven hundred men had just been assigned to their appropriate posts after being released from the new recruit company.
Gu Qingzhou gave this task to him, and his eyes were almost blinded by reading materials every day.
Gu Qingzhou said nothing. He walked to the door and said to Bao Mi who was standing at the door, "Ask the commander of the communications battalion to talk to me."
Mu Ran's mind raced, and he immediately figured out the problem: "Is someone illegally eavesdropping?"
Gu Qingzhou sneered and said, "The army is not a place for petty temper. Whoever tolerates it will be held responsible."
For senior officers in the army, personal issues are also very important.
If anyone could listen to his conversations, wouldn't his whereabouts, family situation, and family problems be completely known? There would be no need for enemy agents to infiltrate; a single phone call would reveal what to do.
Mu Ran knew the seriousness of the situation, and his face turned pale. He put down the documents and said, "Old Political Commissar Chen is most afraid of losing his integrity in his later years, and he just happened to have such a troublesome daughter. You have another mission this time, so don't worry about it. I'll go educate them and criticize them harshly. This is a problem with their thinking!"
If it were usual, Mu Ran would have joked with Gu Qingzhou a long time ago, but he didn't do that today because he knew that Gu Qingzhou was really angry.
In the telephone operator's office in the bungalow downstairs.
Chen Lili quarreled with the telephone operator team leader for a long time.
The other party just went out to make a cup of puffed tamarind, and when he came back he saw Chen Lili and listened to the whole story from beginning to end.
It would have been fine if it was someone else's call, but it turned out to be Captain Gu's personal call.
The 014th Unit, an independent armored division of nearly 100,000 men, had its commander, Division Commander Wang, its political commissar, and the three regimental commanders sitting on equal footing.
The commander of the third regiment, Gu Qingzhou, had the most merits among the three commanders and was the young officer most appreciated by the top leaders.
Almost everyone tacitly agreed that he would succeed Division Commander Wang as the head of the 014th Unit, in charge of the largest armored corps division in Linhai.
For an officer like this, eavesdropping on his private phone calls is worth investigating, whether he is a hostile element or has ideological problems.
The telephone operator team made such a big mistake that the team leader almost lost his voice and scolded Chen Lili for more than ten minutes.
The new operators all knew Chen Lili's identity. She tried to grab the phone and no one dared to stop her.
When the telephone operator team leader came back and learned about this, he almost fainted and called out the names of each person and scolded them.
When Chen Lili heard Gu Qingzhou coaxing and pampering Qingmei on the phone, with such a completely different speaking attitude, she felt like a thousand arrows were piercing her heart.
Facing the accusations from the call supervisor, Chen Lili first argued with him, but later her best friend Qin Shanshan came over to help her fight back, and she just sat there crying without saying a word.
"Captain Gu already warned me once over the phone, and she still listened. How could a young girl like you have to eavesdrop on someone's dating conversation? How can you be so shameless? This is the military, not your home!"
The entire telephone operator class was full of people, and no one dared to speak.
The operator team leader knew that she would definitely be punished. After she finished cursing, the internal phone of the operator team rang.
The operator's calm voice announced, "All personnel present will be temporarily suspended for one-on-one debriefings. The operator's supervisor on duty will be subject to disciplinary action."
The company commander didn't wait for the squad leader to explain. After hanging up the phone, he straightened his military uniform and prepared to accept the criticism and punishment from Political Commissar Mu together with the battalion commander.
The operator team leader was furious. She glared at Chen Lili and said, "All of you get out. No one is allowed to enter the operator team from now on."
Chen Lili regretted it so much that she finally couldn't hold it in any longer and ended the call early. Because of this, Gu Qingzhou discovered that she was still listening.
She thought, if Gu Qingzhou blames me, then blame me. It would be better if he talked to me.
But she didn't know that the person who came to talk to her was not Gu Qingzhou, but her father, Political Commissar Chen.
Commissar Chen, returning from work, heard about this before even reaching the office. He was about to retire by this time next year, but he nearly died on the spot at his post.
When he walked to the office door, he heard his daughter and her friend still arguing with the operator team leader. He first called a medical soldier to come and measure his blood pressure and gave him a blood pressure-lowering pill, then asked the guard to go next door and call Chen Lili over.
Qin Shanshan was also kicked out. She glanced at the political commissar's office with complicated eyes, and the corners of her lips slowly curled up.
She and Chen Lili are both drama actors, performing red model operas all over the country.
Chen Lili is beautiful and has a good figure, and is the absolute protagonist.
In the film, she played Chen Lili's mother, the unlikable aunt, and the widow with no lines.
As they all entered the drama theater together, Qin Shanshan quickly established a good relationship with Chen Lili.
After finally becoming Chen Lili's best friend, she naturally gained her trust and often gave her advice.
Qin Shanshan waited for a long time, and when she saw Chen Lili rush out of the door, she ran out crying.
Qin Shanshan ran over, took out a handkerchief from her pocket, squatted beside Chen Lili and said, "Don't cry, your crying is too heartbreaking."
Chen Lili sobbed and said, "The man I want doesn't know how to feel sorry for me, but instead feels sorry for the widow."
Qin Shanshan suppressed her joy, wiped the tears from Chen Lili's face, and analyzed slowly: "Men are all curious like this."
Chen Lili wiped her tear-sore eyes and said, "I don't know what's so exciting about it. Is it worth risking your marriage for something exciting?"
Qin Shanshan said casually, "I don't know how capable that woman is. Captain Gu is so devoted to her. I heard she's very beautiful. But who can be more beautiful than you? And your figure and temperament are also impressive. You are the most beautiful woman in our theater. How can a country widow compare to you? She must have used some tricks."
Chen Lili suddenly said, "Yes, how could a country widow have such means? I want to see who is behind this."
But she thought about what happened in the office just now, where her father told her to stay away from Gu Qingzhou and said that if it happened again, he would no longer recognize her.
Regarding what happened today, his father wrote a letter of apology himself and asked her to write one as well and submit it to Commander Wang.
Seeing that she was about to back down, Qin Shanshan fanned the flames, saying, "Women see women best. You know she's in Donghe Village anyway, so just go over and ask around and you'll find out. We won't fight or scold her, we'll just take a quick look and come back."
Chen Lili hesitated and said, "Just take a look?"
Seeing that she was moved, Qin Shanshan smiled and said, "To face your love rival, you must know yourself and your enemy."
Chen Lili thought for a moment and said, "Captain Gu said on the phone that the marriage report has been submitted. It seems that he really wants to marry her."
Qin Shanshan said: "Then there is no time to lose!"
Chen Lili said, "I'll think about it again. What if the drama troupe finds out I did this..."
Qin Shanshan said: "You are still talking about this. She might not even know where the door of the drama troupe opens."
Chen Lili's grip on the handkerchief tightened. After a while, he said to Qin Shanshan, "I'll listen to you. You'll go with me tomorrow."
Qin Shanshan smiled and said, "Of course I'll go with you. Who else would be willing to do something like this with you? I'm the only one in the entire troupe who knows you're the political commissar's only daughter and doesn't have tinted glasses towards you."
Chen Lili, as the daughter of a political commissar, receives numerous benefits, but also receives a great deal of alienation. Some believe her role as the protagonist is simply a product of her status, neglecting her hard work behind the scenes. Only Qin Shanshan, like a caring older sister, cares for her and shows her love.
She leaned gently on Qin Shanshan's shoulder: "Thank you, you are so kind to me."
*** ***
Dawang County Market.
Qingmei went to the cement factory before dawn to transport cement for road construction. She knew she was passing by the market, so she greeted Captain Jin and bought some vegetables to prepare a banquet.
Zhao Xiaoxing came over with Qingmei. She sat on the cement bags behind the tractor, rummaging through the vegetables in the basket. "Did you buy the tofu for the fish head tofu?"
Qingmei tiptoed under the tractor, lifted up a bundle of green onions, and said, "Go get it right away. Keep an eye on the car."
Zhao Xiaoxing took the green onion and checked it. It was very good and very fresh.
Qingmei just drove a tractor to the front of the market and stopped, receiving a lot of surprised and admiring looks.
It is rare to see female comrades driving tractors. I saw cement being pulled behind the tractor. They seemed to be working seriously!
What a strong man.
Qingmei spent more than half an hour buying vegetables, and many eyes were focused on her, which made her feel embarrassed.
During this period, she had saved up two meat coupons, and when she came over, Zhao Wuhe gave her three meat coupons, all worth one catty.
She expects to have about fifteen tables, and each table must have at least one meat dish.
Five catties can buy the same amount of pork belly, and can also be exchanged for more pig offal. In her previous life, Qingmei often helped people wash pig offal, and she doesn't want to touch it again in this life.
She made up her mind and bought all the pork belly.
At that time, she would cook pickled cabbage and boiled pork, slice it into slices, and each of the villagers who came would be able to eat two or three slices.
She was counting the meat in the market and unknowingly walked to the place where she used to sell shepherd's purse cakes.
This place has been occupied by someone else, also a little girl, selling eggs.
At this time, when buying eggs, you have to carefully select the big ones one by one. The little girl laid out more than 20 eggs neatly on the ground, making it easy to see which ones are big and which ones are small, making it easy to choose.
Seeing Qingmei standing in front, she looked up and said, "Sister, raw eggs are four cents each. I also have hard-boiled eggs, which are eight cents each."
If Qingmei had heard the price before, she would have definitely left.
It's different now. Now that she has a high-income job and a family background, her first reaction is: "It's so expensive? I'll buy it and try it to see what's so expensive about it."
After paying, she took the tofu back and gave one to Zhao Xiaoxing.
Zhao Xiaoxing peeled it open and took a big bite happily: "Delicious!"
Qingmei thought it was just an egg, so she peeled it without taking a closer look. But after taking a bite, she felt something was wrong. She looked down and saw that there was something inside the egg in her hand...
Oh my god!
Qingmei almost fell out of the cab. She stretched out her hand from a distance and said, "Save me, save me."
Zhao Xiaoxing took her egg, took a look at it and said, "The one inside yours is bigger than mine."
Qingmei clung to the window and retched.
Only then did she realize that there was a reason why eggs were so expensive.
This is a raw chicken egg with a chick embryo inside.
Qingmei felt unwell and it took her a long time to recover and drink half a pot of water before she felt better.
She drove at lightning speed, and her tractor became an F1 car.
When you get home, brush your teeth first.
Zhao Xiaoxing stayed at the village entrance to move cement.
After everything was packed, Qingmei hurried to the new house to prepare a banquet.
Zhao Wuhe, Fang Dasao and Xiaoyan were helping to take care of things in the new house, while grandma and Xiaogang were sitting side by side in the bright new kitchen peeling garlic.
The place outside was already full of people, and people kept coming in.
Zhao Wuhe wiped her hands on her apron and said to them, "I'm afraid half the village has come. There aren't enough tables and chairs. I'll have to borrow a few more."
Mrs. Fang was cooking. She looked up and said, "There are some bowls under my cupboard. Ask Lao Fang to move them over."
"Okay." Zhao Wuhe went out and met Qingmei who was coming back from buying vegetables. She was carrying a basket on her back, and both hands were full of vegetables.
Zhao Wuhe had a watch. She glanced at the time and said, "It's half past eight now. You still have three and a half hours to perform."
Qingmei waved her hand and said, "It's as easy as pie."
As she walked into the house carrying the vegetables, she kept hearing voices of people congratulating her on her new home, as well as congratulating her and Zhao Xiaoxing on becoming tractor drivers.
Qingmei thanked them one by one, and saw the pots, pans, fruits and eggs piled up in the corner as gifts from the villagers, and she was very grateful.
Her childhood sweetheart has come to this day.
"Congratulations on your divorce."
"Divorce, congratulations."
"Xing'er, when will you find another one?"
Zhao Xiaoxing, who had rushed back from the village entrance, excitedly thanked everyone. Suddenly, upon hearing this, her face fell: "Talk less, eat more!"
Everyone laughed.
Qingmei is now the best female comrade in the village.
Even though I was married before, it doesn't count. Good things happened one after another recently, and I even became a tractor driver.
Those who care about her think that she can earn more in a month than two male workers. She also has her own independent house, over 200 square meters of land, three main rooms, four side rooms, and a yard in front and back, all made of high-quality materials.
She lived in the main house at such a young age, with no parents but her grandmother at home. What a wonderful condition! She was the best in the whole area.
After all, Zhao Wuhe had good vision and made the decision early on.
Some of them also set their sights on Zhao Xiaoxing, and just now they were joking and testing her.
Zhao Xiaoxing is doing pretty well now. She won a second-class collective merit, was featured in the newspaper, and is also a tractor driver. She's also close to Qingmei, so she's in a relationship with Captain Gu.
Not to mention looking for a widower, there are people willing to marry someone who is getting married for the first time.
Unfortunately, Zhao Xiaoxing was so focused on building her own career that she no longer looked at men.
Seeing their current prosperity, some people couldn't help but mention the Li family.
In the morning, Qingmei and Zhao Xiaoxing went out to buy cement and didn't know that Sun Xiufen ran to the brigade headquarters to make a fuss.
He said he didn't agree with Zhao Xiaoxing leaving like that, and his family was full of debts, so he had to take the debts with him if he left.
I don't know who gave her the idea, but she actually took out more than ten IOUs.
Secretary Wang couldn't help but sigh at Qingmei's foresight. He took out the divorce agreement, which clearly stated that the debtor was not responsible, and most importantly, it also had Li Xianjin's signature.
Secretary Wang also signed it as a witness. No matter how Sun Xiufen made a fuss, it would be of no avail.
"I've been kicked out of the house with nothing. I've been in your house for six years. Even if I haven't done anything good, I've worked hard. Do you think I can leave without a happy ending?"
Chen Xiufen tried to grab the agreement and destroy it, but Officer Wang lifted her up high and called other officers to help. Later, Sun Xiufen threw a tantrum and was dragged back home.
"The Li family is so blind that they didn't even keep either of their two good daughters-in-law."
"That's right. Keeping one will make things better for his family, and keeping two will be even better. If you were to treat them better, you wouldn't be so heartless."
"When Qingmei was at their house, they treated her terribly. They even used the excuse that she was a virgin and tried to find a husband for her, saying they felt sorry for her because she was young and wanted to be a widow. In fact, they just wanted to sell her off."
"I remember this incident. Wasn't Zhou Wu the bad guy who was led out by them? They are really a nest of snakes and rats. Why don't they just kill them?"
"You haven't seen how Li Xianjin beat Zhao Xiaoxing. He's being kind by divorcing her now! Didn't Sun Xiufen also beg Zhao Xiaoxing for a divorce? Now that she's succeeded, she regrets it? Pah, she doesn't even know if she can keep her husband."
"Li Xianjin being paralyzed at home is simply retribution for their family."
... ...
"Uncle Guo, you're here. Come and sit down."
Qingmei noticed Uncle Guo strolling outside, but he didn't bring his old donkey out today.
Uncle Guo was holding a small basket filled with rolled straw fermented tofu.
He rolled it with the chili peppers and white sesame seeds he grew himself, added the white wine he brewed himself, and handed it to Qingmei neatly, like red and white mahjong pieces: "I won't go in and waste my food. I don't have anything good to congratulate you. I'll make you some homemade fermented tofu to go with your meal."
The fermented tofu made by Uncle Guo has the original flavor of tofu interwoven with the rich and mellow taste of wine, making his fermented tofu unique and delicious.
People often begged him for two yuan, or even bought it if they couldn't afford it, but he refused to give or sell it. He was as stubborn as an old donkey.
In his words, he rarely sees others thinking of him when they eat something good.
Today is different. Uncle Guo remembered the intention of the locust flower cake. Since it was fermented tofu for Qingmei, he picked the best tofu during the fermentation period and added a lot of sesame seeds and chili peppers. Qingmei couldn't let go after taking one look at it.
Qingmei called Xiaoyan over with some fermented bean curd, and tugged at Grandpa Guo's arm, saying, "Come in and eat with us. Your place will be taken."
Since it was his turn, Uncle Guo went in. He had never been to any banquets, so when he showed up, someone teased him, "Is Old Donkey here?"
He put his hands behind his back and slowly replied, "Here I am, grandson."
Qingmei laughed along with everyone else, her face full of joy.
The new kitchen at home has a large stove that burns straw and firewood, and can be used to cook iron pot dishes.
There is also a small stove that burns coal and honeycomb briquettes. When it is hot, it is placed outside for use, and when it is cold, it is brought into the kang room to roast sweet potatoes and warm water. It is convenient.
Qingmei was waving the spatula in the house until it was about to smoke, and guests kept coming in outside.
In the end, not only Captain Jin and Secretary Wang came, but even Huaer and my second cousin came.
Qingmei didn't have time to entertain guests, but fortunately everyone was familiar with each other, and some even came in to help pick vegetables and make fire.
The house has not yet been furnished, but many people have already come in to see it. They all think the large courtyard is grand and spacious.
During the meal, Qingmei was dragged out to toast, and Zhao Xiaoxing followed closely behind, celebrating her divorce and her escape from the sea of suffering.
Xiaoyan followed them and replenished the table with sunflower seeds and peanuts. When she came across a child, she carefully grabbed two or three candies.
They walked to the table where Brother Fang and Brother Wang Yang were sitting, and after talking and toasting, they walked over. When they passed by the small jar, Xiaoyan grabbed a handful of candy and secretly stuffed it into his pocket. Qingmei laughed when she saw it.
This child also knows how to be grateful. She must remember that Xiaogang spoke up for her that day.
Later, more and more people came, and the gifts could not be piled up in the corner. Zhao Xiaoxing carried them back and forth many times and put them all in the lower room.
In the end, some people had no place to sit, so they brought their own bowls from home, found a table, stood up, picked up some dishes and ate together, just for fun.
Secretary Wang sat at the table and looked around, seeing that it was full of people. She was so surprised that if all the tables were set up, there would be at least forty or fifty tables.
Qingmei's stove wasn't enough, so Zhao Xiaoxing and Fang Dasao borrowed a large pot from the collective cafeteria. They worked until sunset, and there were still seven or eight tables of people eating and drinking in the yard. It was like a buffet.
The wine delivered by the supply and marketing cooperative was initially in bottles, and later carried in buckets. Rural people were simple and didn't want expensive wine, so they just asked for three cents a bottle of wine.
This was the first time that the women of Donghe Village had hosted a banquet on their own. No one got drunk, but they still had a great time.
Finally, after finishing the meat and stewed fish, all that was left were the smashed cucumbers, boiled edamame, and salted peanuts, which he didn't mind.
Captain Jin and Secretary Wang came over to eat and quickly gave up their place to others.
Before leaving, Secretary Wang said to Captain Jin, "It's rare for our village to have such a large banquet. I've learned that the dishes aren't important; the thought behind it is what matters."
Captain Jin was so happy to see this scene today. If they could maintain this kind of unity every day, Donghe Village would have a bright future.
At the edge of the sky, golden light shines dazzlingly.
The fiery clouds are floating festively in the sky, and the vast earth is full of vitality.
Qingmei's calves were trembling with fatigue, and she slumped down on a chair outside the yard. Whenever someone said goodbye to her, she would wave her hand to see them off.
Zhao Xiaoxing was also exhausted. She squatted in the corner and wiped the sweat off her face. She ran around serving dishes and meals. It felt like she had run a marathon for half a day.
She glanced at Qingmei, and Qingmei also lowered her head to look at her, and the two smiled at each other.
Although I am tired, I am happy!
A new life begins.
Just then, an old van drove past the door.
Xiaogang, chewing candy, came running in from outside and said, "The bad woman is back!"
The bad woman he was talking about was Chen Qiaoxiang.
At this time, Chen Qiaoxiang was in a van, passing by Qingmei's blue brick courtyard, gritting her teeth in hatred.
The driver in front said rudely, "Wow, there are firecrackers all over the ground. Did they just have a big banquet? Oh, look at all the gifts over there. There must be at least thirty or fifty tables. A family like that is considered wealthy in your village, right? Is this a wedding or a birthday celebration?"
Chen Qiaoxiang sneered and said, "They are celebrating their divorce."
Driver: "Ah? Is there such a strange thing?"
A middle-aged man sat in the passenger seat. He whispered, "Drive your car."
Chen Qiaoxiang glanced out the car window and saw Qingmei sitting in the yard resting.
Qingmei's face flushed with exhaustion, but she was still chatting and laughing with Zhao Xiaoxing. They mentioned someone who was coming to eat, and they both burst into laughter.
There were plates piled up on the table, countless bowls and chopsticks, and the leftovers showed that the banquet was not cheap.
Thinking back to her own wedding, when the table was filled with only four cheap dishes and the guests left unhappily mid-meal, Chen Qiaoxiang clutched Huang Wenbi's clothes even tighter.
At this time, the middle-aged man in the front passenger seat said: "No matter how big the event is in the countryside, it's still just a small fight. When the child gets better, come with me to other places to make a lot of money, and then come back and live in a red brick building in the city. Who cares about this anymore?"
Aunt Huang sat across from Chen Qiaoxiang. She wiped the sweat off Huang Wenbi, who was sweating from the pain, and said with a smile, "His second uncle is absolutely right. Rural people are ignorant and make a big fuss over trivial matters. They are nothing like you. You are a leader in your factory..."
"Nothing else to say. As long as the child gets better, you can follow me if you want. I don't have any children anyway. Not to mention a first-level worker, even a fifth-level worker is no problem."
A fifth-level worker? That would earn at least 60 or 70 yuan a month, much better than a tractor driver, and you could even get an apartment.
Chen Qiaoxiang saw this man as if she had found a lifeline, and when she saw him looking at the lying Huang Wenbi, she hurriedly took out a towel to wipe Huang Wenbi's face, acting like a good wife and mother.
"Your daughter-in-law is pretty good. I think she's much better than the one who's out there on the street. This is what a virtuous wife is, serving her husband."
Chen Qiaoxiang gently tucked her hair and whispered, "As long as he's well, I'm willing to endure a little hardship and suffer a little."
Uncle Huang has a gentle appearance and wears glasses, and looks like a leader.
He nodded with satisfaction and said, "That's right. Men are the sky and women are the earth. If women don't have men, the sky will fall."
Aunt Huang glanced at Chen Qiaoxiang with pride. Chen Qiaoxiang forced a smile and said, "Second uncle is absolutely right. Huang Wenbi is my heaven."
Uncle Huang sent Huang Wenbi home, and before leaving, he told his mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to treat the Huang family's only child well. He told them to come back when he had time.
Chen Qiaoxiang held the five yuan that Uncle Huang gave her before he left, and watched him get into the van and drive away.
Aunt Huang sneaked into the house and looked at Huang Wenbi, who had regained consciousness, and whispered, "Look, she's staring at me, as if she can't wait to get in the car with me."
Huang Wenbi was in so much pain that he couldn't speak. He pointed at the ladle and said, "Give me... some water."
Aunt Huang shouted outside the yard, "Come here and light the fire! The doctor won't let me drink raw water, so hurry up and get to work."
Chen Qiaoxiang packed the money, quickly carried the firewood into the house, and started to boil water without saying a word.
Huang Wenbi and his mother smiled at each other.
*** ***
There was no furniture in the new house yet, so it looked empty.
This did not stop Qingmei and the others from sleeping here.
"Why don't you sleep here tonight?" Qingmei spread out the quilt and said to Zhao Wuhe, "Don't go back. Everything is here."
Zhao Xiaoxing brought a basin of hot water and soaked her grandmother's feet. She said, "I brought all my chicks here. Even if there's no furniture, I want to stay in my own room. How nice and comfortable it is."
Qingmei looked at the time and it was already past seven o'clock.
She opened the window and called Xiaoyan, who was washing clothes, "Don't wash anymore. Let's wash our clothes together tomorrow. Come over and rest for a while. Then we can go to night school together."
Zhao Xiaoxing, who was still trying to sort out the scraps of cloth, exclaimed, "Ah—" "On such a happy day, you still want me to go to class?"
Qingmei winked at her mysteriously: "You will thank me later."
Zhao Xiaoxing said, "I'm really grateful to you right now. If you hadn't said you wanted to sign an agreement, I would have started another verbal battle with Sun Xiufen."
Xiaoyan heard half of the conversation and came in to ask, "What are you thanking me for?"
Zhao Xiaoxing said quickly, "Let's go to night school."
Xiaoyan has already finished her outfit. She said longingly, "I never thought I'd have the chance to sit in a classroom. I used to envy my brother when he went to school. But my family wouldn't let me go. I'm already 18, and I never thought my dream would come true."
Qingmei said, "Your thinking is much more progressive than Comrade Zhao Xiaoxing's."
She turned around and asked Zhao Wuhe, "Have you decided to sleep here?"
Zhao Wuhe kept saying, "Sleep, sleep, sleep. If I don't sleep, you won't let me go."
Zhao Wuhe has been living with them at home for a long time, and she is not used to them not being at home.
Qingmei smiled and said, "That's right. I'll lock you in my room. I'll deal with you when I get back from school."
Zhao Wuhe laughed and said, "You are capable, talking to your future mother-in-law like this."
Qingmei said, "So I want to get an education."
Hearing about going to school, Zhao Wuhe said, "If you want to go to college, write an application to Captain Jin. The Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University is a recommendation system. Even someone like Huang Wenbi was recommended, so you will definitely be able to go. We have a Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University in our city, so it won't interfere with your taking care of the family."
Zhao Xiaoxing said first, "Yes, yes, Grandma, just leave it to us. It only takes two buses from the city. We'll visit you on weekdays, and you can come back to see us on Sundays."
"Yes! Leave it to us." Xiaoyan said: "If you want, I can visit you every day."
Qingmei smiled and said, "That's not necessary."
Qingmei knew that the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University was a university of the times. It looked good now, but in fact, by the end of 1977 when students could take the college entrance examination, the diplomas of graduates from the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University had become counterfeit.
She didn't want to spend too much time on this. If she was going to take the exam, she wanted to go to a good and decent university.
"Forget it, I have other plans." Qingmei checked the time and got up to dig out her schoolbag. The three of them put their schoolbags together, and they were all made by Xiaoyan, which looked very nice.
"This is the pen and notebook I gave you both."
There were quite a few things on the kang, and some luggage hadn't been moved from Zhao Wuhe's house. Qingmei rummaged around for a long time, finding a notebook and a pen for Zhao Xiaoxing and Xiaoyan.
Zhao Xiaoxing yawned and said, "Are you really going?"
Qingmei said, "Don't you want to make progress with me?"
Zhao Xiaoxing, who had been lying drowsy on the kang, jumped up and said, "I promise to follow your steps."
Qingmei looked at Xiaoyan again, and Xiaoyan whispered, "I went there on my own accord."
Qingmei said, "I'll give you a verbal reward."
Xiaoyan smiled quietly.
Night school starts at 8 o'clock and lasts for an hour, and ends at 9 o'clock.
While they were putting on their shoes, Zhao Wuhe remembered the van that passed by that day and said puzzledly, "I saw the person in the passenger seat chatting with Mrs. Huang. They seemed very familiar. Could it be that the Huang family has relatives in the city?"
Qingmei, wearing blue cloth shoes and fastening her shoelaces, said without looking up, "He has no relatives."
When Huang Wenbi was pursuing her, he said more than once that he and his mother were the only ones left at home, and he also asked her to serve his mother.
Zhao Xiaoxing said, "Ah, then why did I hear from Secretary Wang that it was Huang's second uncle who helped discharge the patient from the hospital, and he was also the one who sent the patient back? Who is this person?"
Qingmei carried her schoolbag, re-braided her pigtails, and threw them over her shoulder in a handsome manner: "It has nothing to do with us. How you live your life is your own choice."
"That's right." Zhao Xiaoxing thought about it and said, "Let's go. I'm going to follow the path I've chosen."
Xiaoyan excitedly clenched her fists: "I will follow the path I choose!"
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