When Qian Shulan was about to leave, Fang Yonglin wanted to ask for leave to see her off.
Qian Shulan refused. "You've taken so many days off. If you ask for more, your superiors will be dissatisfied. And didn't they say they want to streamline the staff? Now is a critical period. You need to be more diligent."
Fang Yonglin hesitated, "But how are you going to get back?"
Qian Shulan smiled and said, "Don't worry, there are many horse-drawn carriages in the county town going back to the countryside, I can just take one."
Seeing his mother-in-law say this, Fang Yonglin had no choice but to nod in agreement.
However, when he got up in the morning, he still took his mother-in-law to the department store.
"You go to work, I'll just walk back slowly."
Fang Yonglin nodded and went in to work.
Qian Shulan thought about what Jiang Yuying had said, that Guo Zhengliang would leave when he thawed. She didn't know if he was gone.
She went to Jiang's house specially, but found that the door was locked.
Is this the way to go? Qian Shulan sighed heavily.
He turned around and went to the Hongqi Hotel to chat with Du Dahai.
When Du Dahai saw her coming, he quickly asked her to sit down.
"When did you come to town?"
Qian Shulan weighed the empty basket in her hand, "My little daughter is suffering from severe morning sickness, so I came to see her. I originally wanted to see Yuying, but I found that she... Oh!"
Du Dahai smiled and said, "Today is not the weekend, so she has to go to work!"
Qian Shulan was startled and looked at him quickly, "Yuying didn't leave?"
Du Dahai was a little confused by her, "Where is she going?"
Seeing that he didn't know that Yuying was going to Hong Kong, Qian Shulan didn't tell him. After thinking for a while, she said, "I heard her say that Guo Zhengliang came to see her, so I thought she was leaving with Guo Zhengliang."
Du Dahai knew that Guo Zhengliang had returned, as that guy had come to his restaurant to eat several times.
He waved his hand, "That should be blown! Yuying, this girl is sentimental, she is someone who can let go. She has suffered so much before, how can it be offset by Guo Zhengliang's repentance?"
Qian Shulan didn't know what to say. Although it was a pity, she still wanted Yuying to stay.
It was really hard to be alone in a place where you had no relatives. She understood the bitterness better than anyone else.
Qian Shulan came out of the Hongqi Hotel and originally wanted to go to the North City Grain Store to find Yuying, but then she thought about the fact that she still had to go back to take care of the chicken farm.
She hasn’t been back for so many days, and I don’t know if her elder brother can bear it.
Sure enough, when she got home, Qian Weihan came to her door angrily.
"You went to the county town and didn't come back for six days. You didn't tell me anything. I searched the chicken farm's office several times but couldn't find the account book, so I had to write it down on a piece of paper myself. Do you know how difficult it is to keep accounts?" He was so angry, which showed that he had been very busy these days.
Qian Shulan felt guilty when she talked about this. Her account books were all kept in the space. The chicken farm office was just a decoration.
She smiled at Qian Weihan flatteringly, "Brother, are you okay?"
Qian Weihan wasn't really angry. He took out a piece of paper and handed it to her, "Don't do this again in the future."
Qian Shulan took it, looked at his crooked handwriting, and twitched her lips.
Qian Weihan could see clearly her disgust. He said with a fierce face, "It's good enough that I help you with the accounts. Do you think I'm one of those top students in your family?"
Seeing that her elder brother was angry, Qian Shulan quickly stuffed the paper back into her coat pocket, and then told him about what happened in the county town with a bitter face, "Do you think I don't want to come back? It's all over now."
Then, Qian Shulan told Qian Weihan about the changes that had taken place in the county in recent days.
Qian Weihan's sullen face looked better, and he muttered, "I was wondering why you didn't come back for so long. The county town is just so-so, not much better than our production team."
Qian Shulan agreed with this statement. The county town at that time was indeed not very prosperous.
After chatting with Qian Shulan for a while, Qian Weihan went back.
Qian Shulan began to record the data recorded by Qian Weihan in the account book.
Although Qian Weihan's memory was very messy, fortunately, their chicken farm was not as complicated as the production team's account, with only income and no expenditure. Moreover, most of the information was in numbers, which was relatively easy to remember.
After Qian Shulan completed the registration, she went to the chicken farm.
During her absence, the chicken farm remained in good order.
She had previously appointed a team leader to oversee their work when she was away.
Qian Shulan took a look around and came in front of Xu Lizhen.
Seeing her feeding the chickens, Xu Youlin was watching from the side, touching the little heads of the chicks from time to time.
"Lizhen, come with me."
Xu Lizhen heard her voice and turned around, "Aunt Qian, you're back?"
Qian Shulan nodded, glanced at Xu Youlin, and seeing that he didn't follow her, she told her about Wang Danna.
"Danna wants to wait until the child is four years old before taking over the job, which means it will be less than five years. Do you want to go?"
Xu Lizhen didn't expect such a good thing to happen.
Qian Shulan continued, "She is a regular employee, and her monthly salary is 36 yuan, and you will collect it all. We have a house in the county town, and you can take your nephew with you when the time comes. By the way, your nephew can be placed in the red education class at his age. It won't interfere with your work, what do you think?"
Xu Lizhen nodded hurriedly, "Of course!"
Although the chicken farm is quite large, it belongs to the entire production team after all. The profits need to be evenly distributed among more than a thousand people.
In addition, when the price was the cheapest, eggs were only two cents each, so the money earned was very limited.
At the end of last year, Xu Lizhen could only get more than 100 yuan.
Although this money is a lot compared to other production teams, it is still not enough for the workers.
"Aunt Qian, thank you so much!" If Aunt Qian hadn't been thinking about her, she would never have had such a good thing happen to her.
Qian Shulan waved her hand, "You're welcome."
Just looking at this beautiful girl, is there anyone in the factory coveting her
If this is true, she will lose Zhengguo's wife. She couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Xu Lizhen saw Qian Shulan's expression suddenly change, and asked tentatively, "Aunt Qian, what's wrong with you?"
Qian Shulan thought about it and decided to ask her question, "When are you and Zhengguo going to get married?"
People of this generation are a little shy, and Xu Lizhen is no exception. She lowered her head and blushed, "I will listen to Zhengguo."
Qian Shulan was a little confused! It turned out that her grandson hadn't proposed to the girl yet! Is this kid stupid
Of course, such a beautiful daughter-in-law should be married off as soon as possible.
She was so angry that she wanted to drag that boy over and beat him up. Suddenly, she slapped her forehead. She seemed to be stupid. Zhengguo seemed to be only seventeen now.
There are still three years before the wedding. It seems useless for him to be anxious!
But she glanced at the girl and she seemed to be quite satisfied with Zhengguo. When she mentioned Zhengguo, her face was sweet. Qian Shulan immediately put her heart back in her stomach.
But although the girl had good intentions, she could not resist the bad intentions of others. She thought for a while and said, "You must be more careful in the factory and be more cautious. Be on guard against those who have plans against you and don't get too close to them. Xiaomei is also in the factory. If you don't understand something, just ask her."
Xu Lizhen always felt that Aunt Qian had something else in mind, and she figured it out after thinking about it carefully. She smiled at Aunt Qian and said, "Aunt Qian, don't worry, I have a way."
Qian Shulan didn't understand.
Xu Lizhen said embarrassedly, "My grandfather taught me some recipes, and I can just cover my face when the time comes."
Qian Shulan suddenly thought of the first time she met this girl. Her expression was very natural, and she would not have recognized her if she hadn't seen something strange about her skin at her collar.
Qian Shulan was really curious about that thing. "What are you painting? When you're done, give me some. I'll help you find the materials you need." Maybe she can use it in the future!
Xu Lizhen was stunned for a moment, then her eyes curved with a smile, "Okay!"
Qian Shulan agreed to take her to the county town the day after tomorrow.
The next day, Qian Shulan accompanied Xiao Min for a stroll outside the yard.
Xiao Min is sixteen months old. She walks smoothly and is interested in everything.
Qian Shulan accompanied her everywhere and taught her the names of various animals and plants, which made her giggle with joy.
Suddenly, she heard a bicycle bell behind her. Qian Shulan turned around and saw that it was Jiang Yuying.
She was holding the bag that Qian Shulan had given her last time.
The difference from last time was that this time she looked calm and composed, without a trace of confusion.
"Godmother"
Qian Shulan took Xiaomin's hand and led her into the house.
When they arrived at the main room, Jiang Yuying put the bag of small yellow croaker on the table.
Qian Shulan didn't care about that thing and quickly asked, "Why didn't you go to Hong Kong with Guo Zhengliang?"
Jiang Yuying smiled and said, "I thought about it and decided to forget it."
Qian Shulan frowned, "Why?"
Jiang Yuying pondered for a moment, "I may not be a brave person. Although I like him and can understand his past choices, the fact that he hurt me is something I will never forget in my life. I am a grudge holder. If someone makes me unhappy, I will remember it for the rest of my life. Hong Kong is good, but there are no people I am familiar with there, no godmother who treats me like her own daughter, no colleagues who get along well with me, and no Uncle Du who cares for me. If I go with him, I will have to give up my family and friendship, and I don't want to. Love is not worth such a sacrifice."
Qian Shulan opened her mouth in surprise. Oh my! She finally understood why Yuying rejected Wang Shouzhi again and again. Because in her heart, love is not that important, and she will never force herself to marry someone she doesn't like.
Jiang Yuying pursed her lips and smiled, "I lost my parents when I was young. If it weren't for Uncle Du's guidance and my friends' care for me, I wouldn't be able to hold on. I cherish everyone around me. I can live without Guo Zhengliang, but I can't live without the people who always care about me. Hong Kong is good, but without people who care about me, I won't be happy!"
Qian Shulan was a little puzzled, "Then why were you so hesitant before?"
Jiang Yuying sighed, "I may have gotten stuck in a dead end. Everyone advises me to get married, saying that the original partner is the best, but I feel more comfortable being single. I live a fulfilling life alone. I don't need a man! Life is so short, I want to live a little more freely."
Qian Shulan lifted her chin, her eyes sparkling with admiration, "You are really amazing."
Qian Shulan didn't believe in love before, in fact, it was because she had little experience and had never seen it. She had such a thought because she was a person in the later generations. Although some people in the later generations would have bad objections to celibacy, most people would not talk too much about other people's affairs.
People here believe that women should get married and have children. This is how a woman's life is complete. They are firmly bound by this line and seem unable to escape it for the rest of their lives.
In this era, Yuying's thoughts can be said to be very rebellious, and she will definitely have to endure a lot of criticism.
Yuying knew what impact this criticism would have on her, but she still chose this path.
Qian Shulan felt that people like Jiang Yuying who did not follow the crowd were truly strong people. Their psychological quality was strong to a certain extent.
But Qian Shulan thought of Fang Yonglin and Wang Danna, who must be truly in love. After thinking about it, she advised, "Don't lock your heart. Maybe one day you will meet someone you like."
Jiang Yuying smiled and nodded, "I have never rejected love on purpose, it's just that I haven't met the right person, and I don't want to settle."
I don't want to give in! Qian Shulan nodded heavily.
"Godmother, I'll give you this little yellow croaker back. I don't need it now."
Qian Shulan nodded.
Yuying went back that day. Their Grain and Oil Bureau was also reducing its staff. She only had one day off and had to go to work again the next day.
The next day, Qian Shulan took Xu Lizhen and Xu Youlin to the county town.
This time, Qian Shulan came out driving a tractor.
After sending the person off, she had to hurry back and couldn't stay in the county town for too long.
Qian Shulan took them to the textile factory to help Xu Lizhen with her work, and gave her the key to the rental house.
Qian Shulan rushed back to the production team.
The author has something to say: Jiang Yuying was only confused at the beginning, but her upbringing and personality determined that she would not give up everything for a man.
The timeline is speeding up! The twins are about to appear, but they are definitely the most difficult ones for the heroine to transform!