"There's a singing competition at your mother's factory, and other factories have recitation competitions and tug-of-war competitions. It's really fun. I have to join in the fun when your mother's factory has a competition." Although Fu Bailu is an old lady from a small town, she is not afraid of socializing at all.
The old ladies in the small town like quietness. If the lively town is just about gossips about the families, it will be boring after watching it for decades.
The old lady loves the hustle and bustle when she comes to the city. The hustle and bustle in the city is different from that in the small town.
The lively old ladies in the city found it interesting and novel.
The family walked home while talking. After entering the family compound, many people were chatting under the trees to enjoy the cool air. When they saw Qiao Xinyi and Fu Qingshan coming back, the group of sisters-in-law came over.
"Teacher Qiao, you are back? Was the commendation meeting interesting? I heard that the leaders gave you big red flowers. Did you bring that big red flower back?" asked a young sister-in-law.
"It's quite interesting. I left the big red flower at my mother's house and didn't bring it back." Qiao Xinyi pointed at the things in Fu Qingshan's hand, "My mother brought me a lot of food, and I can't bring the big red flower back."
Qiao Xinyi and Fu Qingshan were going back to the textile factory's staff quarters, and they would definitely return with a full load.
Chen Yubing was a hardworking person and she made delicious pickled vegetables. The whole family loved them, so she would bring back a lot every time she went back to her parents' home.
Then there are the sweaters knitted by Qiao Baili and the woolen shoes crocheted by her, each of which is not light.
"That's such a pity. We also want to touch your big red flower to broaden our horizons," said another sister-in-law.
"Don't feel sorry. Study hard in the literacy class, study hard in the ideological class, and write your reflections carefully. When we evaluate the performance at the end of the year, let Sister Yan arrange a commendation meeting of our own and give big red flowers to the outstanding family members." Qiao Xinyi said.
Everyone became excited when they heard what Qiao Xinyi said.
"Then you must remember to raise this suggestion with Yan Ren. We are waiting for the evaluation at the end of the year. With your advice, we will definitely study harder!"
"Teacher Qiao, please don't forget it. We are too embarrassed to tell Yan Ren, but we are counting on you. Whether I can experience this once in my life is entirely dependent on you."
Everyone spoke up, fearing that Qiao Xinyi would get busy and forget to convey this suggestion to Yan Hua.
Yan Hua was a very serious person, and they were all afraid of him, so even if they had more courage, they would not dare to make the suggestion themselves.
Anyway, they all admired the fact that Qiao Xinyi could get along so well with Yan Hua.
"Don't worry, I'll make sure to remember this." Qiao Xinyi nodded repeatedly. Seeing that many sisters-in-law were holding red invitations, she asked, "Whose family in our compound has a happy event?"
Qiao Xinyi and Fu Qingshan had not been to the family compound for the whole day. If it was a wedding in the family of a comrade-in-arms that Fu Qingshan was familiar with, gifts would have to be given. Qiao Xinyi asked one more question in fear of missing out.
"Captain He's family." The sister-in-law handed the invitation directly to Qiao Xinyi.
"Teacher Zhou just came over with her daughter to send a message, saying that He Rou is getting engaged to her boyfriend, and they are going to set up a few tables at the state-owned restaurant next Saturday night to have some fun, and invite us sisters-in-law to come over for a drink and join in the fun."
Qiao Xinyi took it, opened it and took a look. It must be said that this invitation was indeed carefully made.
Qiao Xinyi returned the invitation and asked, "Did He Rou get into college this year?"
Several sisters-in-law shook their heads.
"Her scores weren't much better than last year, and she applied to a university in Beijing, which was already very risky. I heard that her boyfriend called the school she applied to and found out that He Rou was indeed not admitted this year."
"It's because He Rou didn't get into college this year that the He family is anxious to get her engaged to her boyfriend first. Teacher Qiao, look at the arrangement. The engagement will be on Saturday night, and Zhang Li will have to rush back to Beijing to go to school on Sunday."
The sister-in-law fanned the invitation in her hand and said, "Teacher Zhou said He Rou will repeat the grade this year."
"Oh~ You didn't pass~" Qiao Xinyi grinned, "Do you have to repeat the year next year? Oh, my Qiao Baili is studying at a normal university. She will come back to teach after graduation. Do you think it will be such a coincidence that when my Baili is assigned a job, she will become He Rou's teacher?"
The quick-witted sister-in-law was the first to realize what Qiao Xinyi meant.
This is really hurtful.
Qiao Xinyi was cursing He Rou for failing the exam even after repeating the grade, and even after Qiao Baihe started working, she still couldn't pass the exam.
If Qiao Baili really became He Rou's teacher, it would be strange if He Rou still had the nerve to learn from her.
The whole family compound must be laughed at.
"People need to have a discerning eye to recognize pearls. If you mistake fish eyes for pearls, you will be unlucky after studying for years." Qiao Xinyi waved her hand, "This invitation will definitely not arrive at my house. I will be relieved if you don't have to bring gifts. Sisters-in-law, I will go home first. You can continue to sit and cool down."
In just a few words, He Rou and the entire He family were criticized and cursed. The sisters-in-law looked at the backs of Qiao Xinyi and her family returning home, and muttered to each other, "Don't offend Qiao Xinyi in the future, she has a really poisonous mouth."
But there is a saying that enemies often meet in a narrow road.
When Qiao Xinyi and her companions were about to reach home, they unexpectedly ran into Zhou Yun and He Rou, a mother and daughter, who were delivering invitations.
An engagement is such a big deal, are they just going to have a few tables to liven it up? This probably means booking the entire state-owned hotel, right? Do we have to send invitations to the entire residential compound?
"Qiao Xinyi." He Rou saw a hint of joy in Qiao Xinyi's eyes. She deliberately dawdled when she got here, and finally she got the person she wanted to wait for!
"Zhang Li and I are getting engaged this Saturday. Although we have had many unpleasant experiences before, I think it's all in the past. Here is the invitation. I hope you can come and witness my happiness."
Tonight was the first time Qiao Xinyi saw He Rou after that incident.
He Rou, who was holding the invitation, was wearing a white dress and black leather shoes, and spoke softly. If people had not seen He Rou's hysterical appearance, they would have been deceived by her appearance.
"The engagement was a bit hasty, but Zhang Li said he was anxious to confirm a further relationship with me, so I didn't blame him."
"He also said that he was afraid of letting me down, so he made the engagement party more formal and asked me to invite more relatives and friends to our engagement party."
He Rou held the invitation forward, "You'll come, right?"
Qiao Xinyi and Fu Qingshan didn't even have an engagement party. Their wedding was just a few tables set up in the army cafeteria. Although there were firecrackers and the yard was decorated, it looked quite lively.
But He Rou dared to guarantee that Qiao Xinyi's wedding would not be even half as grand as her and Zhang Li's engagement party.
Zhang Like booked the entire first floor of the state-owned hotel except for the private room for her.
It’s the largest state-owned restaurant in the provincial capital.
Qiao Xinyi lowered her eyes to glance at the invitation handed to her and directly rejected it, "I don't have time to go. I'm not as free as you. I have to accompany Qiao Baili to register for the university early on Sunday morning."
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