flstandardbreds Chapter 395: Will going to the countryside give me back my innocence and justice?
Chapter 395: Will going to the countryside give me back my innocence and justice?
With Xiao Jingjing watching, Xiao Songbai's plan to get Zhou Jiaguang drunk failed again.
After sending the Zhou family away, Xu Yuefang advised Xiao Songbai not to test Zhou Jiaguang anymore. Both of his children are married now. If he continues to test and be on guard, wouldn't that just cause trouble for the other party and make things difficult for his own daughter?
Xiao Songbai felt that what Xu Yuefang said made some sense, and promised not to test Zhou Jiaguang anymore. After all, the person was under his nose, and if he dared to do anything wrong, it would be easy to deal with him...
In the bridal chamber, Zhou Jiaguang handed the 600 yuan red envelope given by Zhou's mother to Xiao Jingjing.
"My mother said that she didn't have time to buy you anything, so she can only use this red envelope to express her gratitude. You can buy whatever you like."
Xiao Jingjing opened the red envelope and counted it. She saw that there was 600 yuan inside. She was surprised and said, "Why did mom give us so much? Did she give us all her pension money?"
Zhou Jiaguang: "It should be. I am the youngest in the family and my parents love me the most. Now I am married and live in your house. My mother said that she didn't help with the wedding and won't be able to take care of us in the future. She can only give more money to make up for the debt."
Xiao Jingjing was moved and said: "Your mother is so good, just like my mother, she is the best mother in the world!
Someone is matchmaking for my second and third brothers. If nothing goes wrong, they will get married by the end of next year.
The relationship between an aunt and a sister-in-law is not easier to get along with than that between a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law. My eldest sister-in-law is a soldier. She came back once the year she married my eldest brother. She had a cold face all day long, as serious as my father. I was scared just looking at her.
When my second and third brothers get married, I will be facing two sisters-in-law alone. It’s terrifying to think about it. As soon as they get married, we will move out and bring your parents to the city, and we will take care of them together.”
Zhou Jiaguang didn't expect that Xiao Jingjing looked innocent but actually knew a lot about the ways of the world, so he said happily: "Okay, I'll listen to you!
You need to queue up to get housing in the factory. I will go to the factory tomorrow and submit my application first. When my second and third brothers get married, our house will be allocated soon."
Xiao Jingjing: "Well, I'll keep this secret from my parents first, so they don't get suspicious after knowing it, and it will also prevent my second and third brothers from getting married. If that happens, we'll have to live at home forever!"
Zhou Jiaguang: "...What my wife said makes sense. Today is our big day. You've been tired for most of the day. How about taking a rest?"
Xiao Jingjing blushed and nodded shyly...
February 2th this year is New Year’s Eve.
Zhou Qingping's unit was mainly focused on study and meetings this year, and many technical experts went to the countryside, so some major projects could not be carried out. So he took a half-month leave at the end of the year and went home to spend the New Year with Zhou Rong.
Zhou Qing'an performed outstandingly in all aspects during his time at school. After graduation, under the care of Lu Jianping, he was assigned to the Northern Military Region. He did not return this year because of his mission.
On New Year's Eve, Zhou Qingping and Nini cooked six dishes together. When Zhou Rong got home from get off work, the three of them followed the procedure and held a meeting to criticize themselves and others, recited instructions, and then had a reunion dinner.
Zhou Qingping and Nini had the same idea that his mother had no shortcomings, only advantages.
Therefore, Zhou Rong's family had a very harmonious New Year's Eve dinner, unlike some families who argued fiercely and ended up leaving in a bad mood...
On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Zhou Qingping returned to his unit. Before leaving, he gave Nini 50 yuan.
"You are going to the countryside, so this is pocket money for you. Qing'an and I live far from home, so please take care of mom."
Nini: "Well, during the slack season, I'll take a leave and come back to see mom."
The same batch of educated youth set out on the same day and headed for the countryside.
On the 16th day of the first lunar month, Zhou Rong met Feng Qiaolan when he was sending Nini to take the train.
Zhou Rong: "Send the children to the countryside?"
Feng Qiaolan: "Xinhua is going to the Western Construction Corps, I will see her off."
Zhou Rong: "Why go to such a far place?"
Feng Qiaolan: "Well, the child has grown up and has her own ideas. I wanted to give her the job so that she wouldn't have to go to the countryside, but she didn't want to. She said she wanted to go to the place where the motherland needed her most to contribute her strength. I couldn't persuade her, so I had to let her do it."
Zhou Rong: "It's good for her to go out and exercise. After she has suffered, she will know that her mother will not harm her."
Feng Qiaolan: "I thought so too. Which child are you sending to the countryside today?"
Zhou Rong: "My little daughter, my eldest and second sons are already working, so I don't need to worry about them."
Feng Qiaolan had seen Zhou Rong's position in the newspaper and said with admiration: "You are really capable. You do an excellent job and raise your children well."
Zhou Rong: "You are also a great mother. I believe your children will all have a bright future."
Feng Qiaolan: “Thank you.”
On her way back to work by bicycle, Zhou Rong saw several children beating a man sweeping the street with sticks. She didn't want to meddle in their business, but when she got closer, she found that the man was Qi Yunkai.
I hurriedly stopped my bike, took out my book, and stepped forward to stop them: "We need to unite the majority to get things done! Now is class time. Instead of studying hard and contributing to the future of our country, you are destroying unity here. Do you want to be locked up?"
When the group of children saw Zhou Rong holding a small book and talking clearly, they couldn't think of any instructions to refute him. They were afraid of being arrested, so they had to disperse...
When Qi Yunkai saw Zhou Rong, he felt a little embarrassed. He picked up the broom on the ground and prepared to leave.
Zhou Rong stopped him and asked quietly, "Teacher Qi, what did the higher-ups say about you?"
Qi Yunkai: "I was charged with many crimes and told to plead guilty. I refused, so I was punished to sweep the floor. Stay away from me to avoid being implicated."
Zhou Rong: "Do you want to go to the countryside?"
Qi Yunkai: "Will going to the countryside give me back my innocence and justice?"
Zhou Rong: "This world is not black and white. Only by protecting yourself first can you have a chance to pursue other things."
Qi Yunkai lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then said sadly, "As far as I know, the situation in the countryside is not much better than in the city. If we encounter radical villagers, people like us will probably be beaten to death. There is no place for us in this world."
Zhou Rong: "My hometown is Zhoujiawan, the villagers are relatively kind, and the production team leader is my cousin. If Teacher Qi is willing, I will write a letter to the team leader and find a way to transfer you to Zhoujiawan. Your life will be much better than it is now."
Qi Yunkai thought for a moment and asked, "Can your master's wife be transferred along? She was implicated by me and was taken to several meetings. She is not in a good mood and her health is not as good as before. Her hands are shaking all the time and she can't take care of herself.
My children have all gone to work on the Third Front, and I am worried about leaving her alone in the city."
Zhou Rong: "Sure. When you go back, pick a harmless crime to plead guilty to and agree to go to the countryside. I'll take care of the rest."
Qi Yunkai: "Okay, thank you!"
Through Xu Yuefang's relationship, Zhou Rong not only transferred Qi Yunkai and his wife to Zhoujiawan, but also moved Meng Anpu, who was punished to clean the toilet, and two chemistry teachers from Jiangcheng University who had been assigned positions, to Zhoujiawan.
It not only repays everyone's kindness in the past, but also "introduces talents" to Zhoujiawan, making the vegetable base, breeding farm, and fruit forest projects more powerful and prosperous...