When it was time for dinner, Xiang Zhendong returned with good news: everything on the list could be obtained, and more than 20 bolts of flawed fabric could also be acquired.
There were just too many things, so to avoid attracting too much attention, we had to find someone to deliver them to her courtyard at night.
Upon hearing the news, Xiang Yu was overjoyed, as if she were the one who would use these things. She looked at Zhu Qinghao with a proud smile.
Zhu Qinghao was also happy and gently returned her a smile that was slightly indulgent.
After the meal, Xiang Zhendong took out a list and called Zhu Qinghao over to calculate the money and tickets needed together.
Zhu Qinghao had enough money, and although there were quite a few tickets, there weren't enough for some types. Zhou Huilan took out their family's tickets to make up the difference, and then took Zhu Qinghao to visit a few neighboring households.
To ensure no one was taken advantage of, she bought all the tickets at a premium, so the process went smoothly, and she quickly obtained the necessary tickets.
After counting the money and tickets, Xiang Zhendong left with the money, tickets, and the key to the courtyard. Before leaving, he instructed that he would stay in the courtyard that night to help watch over the things.
All you need to do is go back tomorrow morning to check, and lock the door after confirming everything is in order.
After dinner, Zhu Qinghao felt empty inside. Although Xiang Yu kept trying to cheer her up, it had little effect.
She was a little worried about her family, wondering if they had anything to eat and if they would be cold at night.
She longed to see them, but she remembered their instructions and knew she must not contact them now.
However, she wasn't the only one feeling uneasy at this moment.
In the committee director's office, Jia Ren was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back, occasionally raising his hand to check the time.
He made the call this morning, and now it's almost dinner time, but he still hasn't received any accurate information.
Whether or not his family could be sent off smoothly was of paramount importance to him.
If he gets rid of it, he can rightfully become the true owner of this office; if he can't get rid of it, then he himself will be sent away.
The temperature had already dropped, but a thick layer of sweat had still seeped from his forehead.
"Ring ring..."
The sudden ringing of the phone startled him so much that he almost tripped over his own feet, but he didn't have time to curse and quickly rushed over to answer the phone.
"Hello, this is Jia Ren, oh okay, okay..."
After finishing the call, he felt instantly refreshed.
He took deep breaths of fresh air, stepped outside, and immediately began giving orders to people, acting even more bossy than before.
Not long after, the Zhu family, who had been confined to a room for a day, received a notice telling them to go home, pack their things, and leave for Northeast China the next day.
The family was stunned when they heard the news. Were they just told to leave? Is that how it's supposed to be?
It's no wonder the Zhu family is overthinking things, because the people on their committee are notorious for causing trouble. Although the director is no longer here, the deputy director, Jia Ren, is no better.
So they were mentally prepared to be severely tortured from the start, so how can it not be surprising to suddenly tell them that they don't have to go through that?
They were still somewhat incredulous when two Red Guards escorted them back to the villa, which had already been sealed off.
It wasn't until the Red Guards told them not to wander off and to only pack some simple necessities that they were convinced they really wouldn't have to go through those things.
Those with a weaker mindset, such as the women in the family, covered their faces and wept with joy.
"That's great, we don't have to go through that, we don't have to be humiliated by everyone without dignity, that's great..."
Zhu Huaichuan waited until the family had calmed down before coughing lightly twice.
"Alright, everyone go back inside and see if there's anything left that you can take with you. Try to bring something simple and practical, and don't bring anything fancy."
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