Chapter 146 [Happy National Day! ]

"Aunt, is there cow and pig feces everywhere in the countryside? They say people poop everywhere. When it rains, it's all over the place. It's so dirty that there's no place to step. Is that true?" Hou Bo frowned. He had an unknown fear when he thought about going to the countryside with his grandma.

Lin Shu smiled and said, "Haven't you heard that the success of a farm depends on feces? For the countryside, feces is a good thing."

"But, isn't that also very dirty?" Hou Ying's face was also wrinkled. Aunt and grandma were very clean. That house shouldn't be as dirty as the classmates said, right?

Lin Shu: "Did you know that when our production team drove the livestock out to pay the public grain, they had to bring dung bags?"

The three children were very curious, "What is that?"

Lin Shu: "It means that the land should be kept within. Dung is the fertilizer for crops, so how can we let the livestock just poop outside? Of course we have to pick it up. So the situation you think of dung everywhere in the countryside does not exist at all. For the old farmers in the countryside, dung all over the ground is like seeing candy all over the ground, so what wouldn't they pick it up?"

"Hahahaha."

After being teased by Lin Shu, they put aside their prejudice and fear of the countryside.

When Lin Shu and Lin's father told them that there was a big river in the countryside, ducks and geese were swimming in it, and they could pick duck eggs by the river. When it was hot, the men would take a bath by the river, and the girls would go around the mountains and fields to pick wild flowers and make straw hats. They were yearning for it again.

Especially when they heard that there were many fun children in the countryside, playing games, catching fish, looking for cicadas and monkeys, they suddenly felt that life in the countryside was mysterious and interesting. Even

little Hou Wei was not afraid, because there were Panpan and Tiantian from his aunt's family in the countryside, who were the same age as him, and Baoer who was younger than him.

Then he would have someone to play with, and they would not bully him like those bad kids in kindergarten!

Well, they wanted to go!

Originally, Lin Shu and Lin's father were most worried that the Hou family would be bullied by the □□. Now that Lu Shaotang and Chen Yanming have settled the matter, no one dares to come to the door to make trouble.

Then they can pack their bags with peace of mind, and Hou Deming will go to the re-education school when the time comes.

There is no rule that Hou's mother must go, but she is worried and must accompany him.

The old couple has never been separated in their lives except when Hou Deming is on a business trip. Hou's mother thinks that she is worried about each other when living apart from him, so it is better for her to go with him.

As for Hou Jianwen, he has submitted the application, but there is no approval yet, so he can only wait quietly.

Hou Deming said to his son and daughter-in-law, "There's nothing to do at home right now, why don't you go shopping with your parents-in-law and his aunt?"

Lin's father said quickly, "What are you going to do? I don't like shopping."

In this city, you have to pay to go out. A human-powered tricycle costs two or three cents per trip, and a small trip is even more expensive. It seems that they have spent six cents on this trip.

Sixty cents! ! !

In the countryside, you only earn more than three cents for ten work points. It's simply a robbery.

Lin Shu naturally didn't want to go. Her eldest sister had something to do at home, so how could she have the heart to go shopping?

Since they were not going out, Hou's mother arranged to make dumplings for a reunion. The daughter-in-law brought meat and noodles, which would be a waste if she

didn't eat them! The Tang family had eaten rice, noodles, meat and eggs from her family before, but now it's nothing special.

At this time, the soldier with scar on his face ran over and knocked on the door, smiling at Lin Shu like a flower, "Sister-in-law, I'm Xiaozhuang. The army said he is free, and asked if you want to go and see the dormitory?"

Lin Shu: "Yes, it's okay if I bring a few more people, right?"

Xiaozhuang: "No, no, the car can seat four people."

Lin Shu invited her brother-in-law to go and see together, but he declined and asked Sister Lin to go and recognize the door.

He felt that it was not appropriate to go out before his instructions came down, so as not to cause trouble to others.

If the third brother-in-law didn't care, he should pay more attention.

When going downstairs, Lin Shu asked Xiaozhuang: "Comrade Xiaozhuang, how old are you?"

Xiaozhuang said proudly: "Sister-in-law, 28!"

Lin Shu: "..." This is older than Lu Shaotang.

She felt a little embarrassed. It was a little strange that someone who was several years older than her still called her sister-in-law.

However, Xiaozhuang called her sister-in-law very happily, as if he was only eighteen.

After leaving the family compound, Lin Shu met Chen Yanming's smiling face that was as bright as a flower.

Why were they smiling so exaggeratedly today?

"Sister-in-law, you and Lao Lu go to choose a dormitory first. Don't be embarrassed, just pick one." Chen Yanming took out a small bag of melon seeds from his pocket and handed it to Lin Shu, asking her to eat the seeds.

Lin Shu felt a little embarrassed. This was not at home. How embarrassing it would be.

She quickly took it and put it in her pocket, whispering, "Yanming, you've been very busy recently, and you don't live at home anymore."

Chen Yanming heard Lin Shu whispering, and he also cooperated and whispered, "Old Lu won't let me. Old Lu said that I should work more as a single and make time for him to go home more often."

Lin Shu: "..."

It seems that I have to find a partner for Chen Yanming as soon as possible, so that he won't be used like a workhorse by Lu Shaotang. It

seems that it is a tradition for the elder brother of the Lu family to oppress his brothers. Lu Shaotang's use of Chen Yanming is almost the same as the eldest brother Lu's use of the second brother.

Not far away, Tang Bin was hiding behind a green fence. When he saw that Director Chen and Lin Shu were talking happily, his eyes almost popped out.

Director Chen, Lin Shu, Lu Shaotang, Director Lu.

He felt that he had discovered an incredible secret, why didn't his father think of it?

Director Lu, Lu Shaotang, are they the same person?

Otherwise, why is Chen Yanming so close to Lu Shaotang's wife?

If Lu Shaotang is the Director Lu, then... the Hou family must be fine, right?

He has to talk to his father about this. If he continues to start with the Hou family, he must get close to Director Lu.

Lu Shaotang is attending a factory committee meeting upstairs. A bunch of rough guys are either slamming the table or talking nonsense, but they can't come up with a feasible charter.

Now the production in the factory has stopped, the leaders have been transferred, and the workers are floating. It doesn't look normal no matter how you look at it.

The best solution is to let the former factory committee members return to their jobs. However

, the best solution may not be adopted. Sometimes it takes a long time to wrestle with it, and try and fail one by one. Only when there is really no other solution will they try to set things right.

Lu Shaotang was not a member of the factory committee. He was only here to investigate the case. He could help investigate the original factory committee members thoroughly and prove whether they were innocent or had problems.

But he could only investigate the situation in recent years. What they were being picked on for was historical issues, such as their early years in the opposite camp or family background.

He could do nothing about this.

Seeing Lin Shu and the others coming through the window, he immediately stood up and said goodbye.

It was only 72 years ago, and the destroyed public security, procuratorial and judicial systems had not been completely restored. The Public Security Bureau had not been separated and was squeezed together with the Provincial Revolutionary Committee.

The family courtyards of several government agencies in Qizhou were all here, crowded together, and no one had enough space.

Lu Shaotang and his roommates' dormitory was in a corner, divided into two small buildings, separated from other buildings by a new wall.

There was an electric fence on the wall!

There were two soldiers standing guard at the door, with loaded guns and cold faces.

When they saw Lu Shaotang coming, they immediately saluted.

Father Lin was so nervous that he wanted to salute back subconsciously.

Lin Shu took his arm in time to prevent him from saying nothing, otherwise he would get more and more upset.

A little soldier who looked like a clerk ran over, saluted first and then reported. After reporting the work, he smiled and said, "Boss, Captain Chen said you can choose a room first."

Lu Shaotang motioned him to lead the way, and asked the two sisters and Lin's father who were looking at the scenery in the yard to choose a room together. She was told

to choose a room first, but when she pushed the door, someone was in this room, and when she pushed the door again, someone was also in that room.

In the end, only a few rooms on the third floor were vacant, so Lu Shaotang was asked to choose.

Lu Shaotang tapped the little soldier on the head, "You want me to choose first?"

The little soldier laughed and said, "Yes, we have all finished choosing, but Captain Chen hasn't chosen yet. He said you can choose first."

There are only three rooms on the third floor, one large, one medium and one small.

The large one is actually a suite.

Lu Shaotang asked Lin Shu, "Wife, do you want this big room or those two rooms?"

Lin Shu thought to herself, it doesn't matter which one I want, you live alone anyway.

Before, when she heard Lu Shaotang say that the unit was distributing houses, she thought it was a tube-shaped building like the second sister's, where each family would be allocated two rooms, or even better, a private courtyard. How could she know it was like this?

A circle of walls with power grids on top, and the two small buildings were full of soldiers.

How could this be a family courtyard?

This is clearly a small military camp, right?

No, no, she didn't want to come.

Lin's father and eldest sister Lin both thought it was good.

Lin's father: "This big room is good, it's bigger than the two rooms at your eldest sister's house."

It's better than the second daughter's family used to live in.

The second daughter's family has families living upstairs, downstairs, across the street, and on both sides. It's better to live here quietly.

Because things are settled and there will be no more unexpected dangers, Sister Lin's heart settles down and she relaxes a lot.

She visited the yard and the small building with great interest and felt it was very good.

Sister Lin: "The two rooms here are also very good. When the children come over, they can live separately. By the way, there is a terrace over there, and we can grow some flowers and vegetables." Sister Lin

didn't think there was anything wrong with the small building being full of warriors. Isn't this a family building? When they bring their wives here, won't it be a family?

Lin Shu asked Lu Shaotang, "Are you the only one who brought your family? What about other people's families?"

Lu Shaotang: "Some of their families live far away and won't come. Most of them don't have families, but the organization will help them solve their marriage problems."

He had already made a report and asked the organization to arrange blind dates and marriages for them!

In the end, Lin Shu still chose the suite.

The suite has a large space and can be separated by furniture. It looks more spacious visually and doesn't appear cramped.

The little warrior went to move in the luggage that Lu Shaotang had sent before, and took a notebook to record what furniture they wanted.

The room had been cleaned a long time ago, and no matter the walls, window sills, or corners, they were all clean and there were no dead corners. If the warriors were second in doing housework, no one would dare to be first!

There was a terrace on the third floor. Lin Shu opened the door and went to take a look. Just then, a few women passed by on the road outside the wall.

They immediately stopped to look at her, their faces full of curiosity.

There were a group of old men in this small courtyard, and suddenly a female family member appeared. That was indeed curious.

They had a meal here, and they took a taxi from the provincial party committee canteen. There were big steamed buns with meat and vegetables, and the key was that it was cheap. It was much better than eating in the countryside.

Father Lin enviously asked, "When will we in the countryside be able to eat steamed buns every day?"

Lin Shu: "Yes, by then you'll be tired of steamed buns and want to eat coarse grains."

Father Lin laughed, "My daughter is really brave now. Even the governor dares to brag like my daughter."

Eldest sister Lin also laughed, "Third sister is really a different person since she was a child. She has really grown up in those years." She leaned close to Lin Shu's ear and whispered, "People say marriage is a woman's second life. You've been reborn, and your brother-in-law deserves great credit."

Lin Shu coughed, "Sister, it's obviously me who is diligent and studious, and has the courage to break through."

They returned to the Hou family in the evening.

Father Lin felt that he could not help much here. He had three sons-in-law anyway, and he was also concerned about the family. Lin Yue was at work, and Mother Lin was at home alone. He didn't know how to take care of the family. He took the grandchildren back home early, so that the family could feel at ease.

The three children had been persuaded to live at their grandmother's house for a while during the summer vacation.

Although they were still young, they more or less understood some truths after being ridiculed by their classmates.

It was necessary for Grandpa to go to the school, and Dad might also go somewhere. It was inconvenient to eat and live in an unfamiliar place. They would suffer if they followed him and it would cause trouble for the adults, so they had to go to their grandmother's house.

So Father Lin decided to take the three children back to Linjiatun tomorrow and let Lin Shu stay for a few more days.

Without the child, the adults in the Hou family would feel much more relaxed no matter where they went.

Hou Deming asked his mother to pack up the money and notes in the house and give them to Lin's father.

Father Lin wanted to refuse. Three children only eat so little. Besides, they are his grandchildren. How can he ignore them?

Sister Lin asked him to take it. "Dad, here is 100 yuan and 100 kilograms of food coupons. I will exchange the food for the three children into food coupons and send them to you in the future."

Father Lin: "You should keep it for your in-laws. I don't know how tired they are working on the farm."

Why do you do farm work at your age? Don't be unable to earn enough for your own food, especially since Hou's mother doesn't look like a worker.

Hou Jianwen stuffed it into his mouth. "Dad, take what's yours. I'll find a way to take care of the rest."

He is the biological father of the children. He should find a way to raise the children.

Father Lin couldn't refuse, so he accepted it and packed his luggage with the three children.

Seeing the children packing things they couldn't use in the countryside, he didn't stop them. Instead, he happily helped them pack, "There's nothing in the countryside. No one has ever seen it. If you bring it to them, it will open their eyes and they will have a feast for their eyes."

"Yingying, this gauze skirt is so pretty. Oh, you can't wear it? Yes, take it, give it to Tiantian, she is just the right size."

"Hey, you still have little leather shoes. Oh, such a young child has leather shoes, it's really amazing. I, an old man, have never worn leather shoes. Bring them on. It's not easy to wear them outside because of the mud. Let's wear them on the kang."

...

Listening to the whispers between Lin's father and the children, Lin Shu found it funny.

Although Lin's father was a little timid and cowardly in the past, he was also gentle and kind, and loved his wife and children.

No one stipulates that parents must be omnipotent and indestructible, right?

As long as they love their children, the children can grow up to be their armor and protect them from wind and rain.

She is willing to be this umbrella.

The next morning, Lu Shaotang arranged for someone to drive Lin's father and the three children to the train station.

They took the train to the county, and then took the bus home from the county.

The long-distance buses from the provincial capital also go to the county, not to the commune or the national highway, and are more expensive than the train, so Lin's father naturally refused.

For the convenience of the road, Lu Shaotang asked them to only bring their carry-on luggage, and wait for him and Lin Shu to take the rest back.

After sending Lin's father and the children away, Sister Lin felt much more at ease.

Before, she had an uncertain future and felt a sense of panic and emptiness in her heart. Now she knows that her third brother-in-law will back her up, so at least no one dares to come to her house to beat her up, and she no longer has to worry about being dragged out in the middle of the night and executed without her knowing.

There is nothing to be afraid of going to the farm, because she is from the countryside.

As soon as they got home, Tang's father brought his son and daughter-in-law to the house again.

Hou Deming greeted them briefly, then looked at his daughter and said unhappily, "Aren't you going to work today?"

The factory was shut down and there was no hospital.

Hou Shuxian said embarrassedly, "Mom and Dad, I wanted to come and see you."

Hou Deming said, "We are all fine, you don't need to worry, the most important thing for you is to work hard. As long as you are on the job, you must perform your duties conscientiously."

Hou Shuxian was embarrassed by his scolding.

Hou's mother quickly came to the rescue of the daughter, "Okay, the child is also worried about us. Now that you are here, you are still saying those things. Don't do that next time."

Tang Bin also said, "Yes, Mom and Dad, you are leaving soon. Shuxian and I are worried that you will be wronged there. We have to think about how to arrange for you. Shuxian can't sleep at night."

Hou's mother felt sorry for the daughter again.

Tang's father looked at Lin Shu calmly and said to Hou Deming, "Brother Hou, do you have to go to the cadre school? The factory still needs you."

Just now, when the Hou family went to see Lin's father and the children out, he also watched from the side. Out of prudence, he did not say anything in public, but waited for the Hou family to come back before going to the door.

Hou Deming smiled at him and said, "I belong to the country. I will go wherever the country needs me to go. There is no objection."

Lu Shaotang said that those who need to go to the cadre school because of historical issues do not need to struggle, just go.

Because as long as the historical issues are not turned over, they will be brought up again at the slightest disturbance. It is better to go than to worry

. It is peaceful even if you fall to the bottom.

Tang's father was still unwilling to give up, and asked tentatively: "Then...isn't your son-in-law very capable? Let him think of a solution?"

Hou Deming said seriously: "Brother, you are taking it for granted. Shaotang and his department have no control over our factory, and my problem is not his responsibility. I want to open it, and the farm also needs construction. I want to go to the farm to build it."

Tang's father smiled halfheartedly. What are you pretending for? Lu Shaotang can't control it? If he can't control it, how can he shoot and sentence those who come to your house to make trouble? If he can't control it, how can he let you be safe and sound and so comfortable?

Look at the other two old men in the factory committee, are they as comfortable as you?

Tang's father had already heard about it. Even if Hou Deming went to the cadre school, he would be more comfortable than others. He heard that he didn't even have to go to the field. What was he supposed to do?

It would be strange if no one took care of this.

Hou Deming refused to help him connect Lu Shaotang, and he couldn't force him, so he felt dissatisfied.

Father Tang: "Brother Hou, we have been good brothers since we were born, and we have become in-laws. We use the same spirit to help each other."

Hou Deming: "Brother, don't be too polite. I want to go to the farm and work with my hands, so I can't ask for your money and food stamps."

Father Tang: "..."

Why the hell did I try to give you money and food stamps?

"You must be given money and food coupons so that you can have support. Try to eat good food when you go there. Oh, thinking about you and your sister-in-law going to the countryside to farm and suffer, my heart..." Tang's father also began to wipe his tears.

Over there, Tang Bin accompanied Hou Shuxian to chat with Hou's mother and Lin Shu.

He wanted to get close to Lin Shu, and then get to know Lu Shaotang, but Lin Shu had a bad impression of him and ignored him. Even when he smiled and put the topic to her, she didn't respond.

Hou Shuxian felt that her man was looked down upon and felt a little uncomfortable. Did her sister-in-law have any opinions about her? So her sister stood up for her sister-in-law?

When Hou Shuxian heard Tang Bin say again that he would accompany her and her sister-in-law to visit Lu Shaotang's unit, she smiled and said, "Yes, Sister Lin Shu may not be familiar with Qizhou. Come often in the future and I will accompany you shopping."

Hou's mother was afraid that Lin Shu would ignore her and lose face as a lady, so she smiled at Lin Shu.

Lin Shu then said, "Sister Shuxian, if you come to Lujiazhuang, I will welcome you with both hands and will definitely treat you well. If you want to talk about my husband's unit..." She smiled helplessly, "I see that there are power grids and guard posts. It's better not to visit like us country folks. It's easy to explain."

What's wrong with these people? I don't even like to go, but you insist on going. Be careful that people will suspect you of having problems.

Tang Bin directly understood that Lin Shu once again rejected his overtures.

If Lu Shaotang was willing to speak to the factory committee, his father would definitely become the factory director easily this time.

Why are these people so stubborn?

He couldn't even give a gift.

He sent some money and grain coupons through his daughter-in-law, but she didn't want them, so he gave them directly to Hou's mother. And Hou's mother didn't ask for much, just a hundred kilograms of grain coupons and a few dozen yuan.

This was the amount that was sent back and forth in the past. It was not against the rules and it was not considered a favor.

If he couldn't get in touch with Lu Shaotang before his father-in-law and mother-in-law were sent down, wouldn't he have no chance after they left?

Tang Bin was a little disappointed and didn't talk much anymore. He felt that Lin Shu was really difficult to deal with.

Isn't it said that country people are crude and shallow, and greedy for money?

Why did he test her several times but she remained indifferent?

He said that his friend worked in a department store and could get watches and radios without coupons. He deliberately tested Lin Shu to see if she wanted to give them to relatives and friends, implying that he would buy them for free.

But she said coldly that country folks have no interest in those things.

Bullshit!

Your husband is the director, and you have bare wrists without even a watch. It's a disgrace to your husband! You

are such a ignorant country bumpkin that you don't even care about a radio!

Maybe she was just being noble, but she actually wanted him to send the things directly?

He decided to send the things directly next time, and she shouldn't be so cold.

Five days later, Hou Jianwen's application was approved.

His superiors affirmed some of the views he expressed in his application, such as "contributing to the forefront of production and shining for the country's industrial and agricultural progress", "industrial mechanization should go hand in hand with agricultural mechanization, machinery should serve agricultural production to a greater extent, increase grain production, and reduce the burden on farmers...", etc.

Previously, the unit suspended him for review, but now the review result is that there is no problem and he can resume work.

The organization decided to assign him a new work task - to go to the countryside to investigate the production conditions of local farmers, improve local water conservancy projects, farmland irrigation and other conditions, and help farmers increase grain production, especially those well-known poor villages, where grain production is not enough for food distribution all year round, and they have to eat relief grain and returned grain.

The provincial party committee organized a new team for this purpose, the worker-peasant joint team, with Hou Jianwen as the team leader and ten members under him, and then all prefecture-level cities, counties, communes, and brigades must cooperate.

The leader said in a serious tone: "Comrade Hou Jianwen, this is a long and arduous task. Are you willing to take on the heavy responsibility?"

Hou Jianwen was very excited and he was willing!

He wants to shine at the production front, he wants to deal with the simplest and most plain people, he only needs to use his professional skills, without intrigue.

He wanted to say loudly that he was willing, but his throat was choked with sobs, so he could only nod vigorously.

Hou Jianwen came back to life in an instant, and rushed home excitedly with the appointment letter.

Hou Deming and his mother were also very happy that their son did not have to be sent down to the cadre school. Although it was almost the same as being sent down to the cadre school, at least he could use what he had learned in his profession, and it was a very happy thing for him to apply what he had learned, without having to mind the working environment.

With a goal, he would not feel empty.

Hou Deming: "Okay, then your mother and I can go to the farm with peace of mind."