PFC Chapter 820 60 Yaozu Sister Control Group 57
Chapter 820 60 Yaozu Sister Control Group 57
Huandi breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, keeping her around is really annoying."
There's no such thing as a thief who can be caught a thousand days ago; it's always safer to keep things far away.
I chatted with my family for a while longer, and they didn't leave until five o'clock. They took a lot of vegetables with them, all grown in their own garden, which were fresher than the ones I bought at the commune's vegetable station.
When they got home, Jiabao was already there. They hadn't taken the house key back; they had kept it specifically for Jiabao so he could help out if anything happened while they weren't home.
Hu Xuan pulled Jia Bao to make dinner, while Xiao Yun went to wash up. The dirt road was dusty even without wind, covering her head and face.
When it was time to eat, Xiao Yun told him about Yang Xin's situation and the potential problems she might pose to the brigade. Then, Hu Xuan handed the matter over to Jia Bao to handle, saying that he could handle such a small matter.
Xiao Jiabao had already honed his skills under Hu Xuan's tutelage and was adept at navigating social situations. During his lunch break, he went to the office of the educated youth office, and the next day someone went to Baijiatun to take Yang Xin away and then sent her to Huashutangzi Brigade.
That brigade was truly located deep in the mountains. There was a main road outside Baijiatun, but getting in and out of that road involved climbing mountains, and even bicycles couldn't get in. Every year, the grain tribute had to be carried out by people.
Anyone with connections wouldn't be assigned there as an educated youth; it was usually those rejected by other brigades or those who had committed offenses who were sent there, and Yang Xin happened to fit that description.
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Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it was 1977. In October, the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination spread throughout the country, which was like a shot in the arm, instantly revitalizing the educated youth who had been listless!
Everyone was eager to spread the word and borrow textbooks and materials. Those from big cities would call or send telegrams home to ask for a copy. Those who couldn't afford it would copy other people's materials. Everyone was so busy with this that they had no heart to work in the fields and earn work points.
Some people who had already returned to the city and entered factories also wanted to take the college entrance examination, so they studied at home in their spare time. This resulted in a significant reduction in their rest time. They were often distracted or dozing off at work, making frequent mistakes and even causing injuries to themselves or their colleagues.
When the cadres of each brigade and the factory leaders saw this, they realized that things couldn't continue like this, so they simply gave them a leave of absence so they could focus on their studies. Two months was indeed a tight schedule and a heavy task.
Not only that, but a divorce craze also broke out in various places, all involving educated youth who were married to local people. Because married people could not register for the exam, they started digging holes and trying to get divorced. It was only because the situation became too outrageous and had such a bad influence that the authorities issued a document to amend the regulations, allowing married people to participate in the exam as well, which brought the situation under control.
People from Baijiatun also came to the Xiao family to talk about this, telling them to keep an eye on Li Guangyuan, lest he also divorce Huandi for the sake of the college entrance examination.
The Xiao family wasn't worried at all. Not only did the two of them have a free-choice marriage, but their fourth son-in-law had also said long ago that he would take Huan Di's mother and the others to school together.
Besides, there's the third son-in-law keeping things in check. They've long since realized that the fourth son-in-law is a bit afraid of the third son-in-law; he's very obedient in front of him.
Of course, the eldest and second sons-in-law were also afraid. Don't be fooled by the fact that the third son-in-law always greeted people with a smile. He was someone you didn't dare to underestimate. You always felt that if you really offended him, you would be in big trouble the next moment.
At first, Grandpa Xiao and Grandma Xiao were a little worried that Xiao Yun would be completely under his control. If he wanted to play her, she would definitely be completely fooled.
Unexpectedly, the way the two got along was the exact opposite of what they had imagined. This grandson-in-law was trained by their third granddaughter to be like a third grandson, truly daring to do whatever they were told.
Their maternal family also benefited from this; any good things or good opportunities were immediately sent to them. Often, their granddaughter didn't even need to ask; the family would send them over on their own initiative.
Now the whole brigade, even the people in Sigangzi, are saying that the Xiao family is blessed. Every son-in-law they've married is incredibly helpful to their wives' families. Even the third son-in-law is an official, and it's the same. You really can't find someone like that even with a lantern.
Actually, Lai Di's husband, Yang Yongle, didn't really like dealing with the Xiao family before. Of course, he was still better than other people's sons-in-law. At least when Lai Di came back for the New Year and other holidays, he prepared generous gifts. He also lent the Xiao family some money when they were in trouble.
Compared to the eldest son-in-law Zhang Fuyun, and later Hu Xuan and Qin Yuanfeng, they were far inferior. Not to mention how much Qin Yuanfeng subsidized them, almost all the good things his parents sent were sent to the Xiao family. Not to mention Hu Xuan, who was even more dedicated.
After the Xiao family had Hu Xuan, a son-in-law with real power, they were surrounded by good people. The second son no longer had to wait for the New Year to come back and visit from time to time, and he would send things home from time to time, saying that his parents-in-law had asked him to send them. This immediately made the difference.
The Xiao family used to be known as one of the poorest households in the village, but now they are the richest. That's right, the richest, even the village head and accountant's families can't compare. Their house was rebuilt a few years ago, and they built a large brick and tile house.
Of course, the sons-in-law didn't contribute any money; it was all thanks to Jiaduobao. Not to mention the usual hunting trips, it also took Grandpa Xiao to dig for ginseng several times. Although they weren't very old, they still sold for several hundred yuan, which was more than enough to build a house.
Even before the house was finished, the Zhang family had a brand new set of furniture made for it, inside and out, including new cabinets and dish racks in the kitchen.
Qin Yuanfeng prepared new quilts made of cotton and cloth, one for each person, and placed them on the newly built kang (heated brick bed), which looked quite impressive.
Fox Xuan installed glass in all the windows of several rooms and also provided a washing machine, a Shanghai Friendship brand. Whether it washes clothes or not is secondary; the key is that it can spin-dry, which is very useful for people in Northeast China who wear heavy clothes all year round.
Grandpa Xiao even had someone install a hand pump in the kitchen for this washing machine; it couldn't be placed outside, otherwise it would be unusable for almost half a year.
This caused quite a stir in the brigade at the time. Although they had electricity after the gold mine started producing gold, they mostly used electric lights, and even then they used them sparingly. They would go to sleep when it was time to go to bed, and they would have to get up in the dark at night.
The brigade headquarters had set up a big box (radio) and played it on a loudspeaker every day. This was the first time I had ever seen any other electrical appliance, and it was even used to help with laundry.
Everyone was curious and came to see how to use it. People from the Xiao family came in droves over those few days, almost breaking down the threshold.
Meanwhile, the second son-in-law, Yang Yongle, actually sent over a whole pig. Back then, it was still forbidden to eat and drink extravagantly, so there was no banquet. The pig was raised without any use, which made many people extremely envious. A pig costs one or two hundred yuan, so these sons-in-law really went all out!
The pigs weren't raised by him personally, but bought from a pig farm. A pig farm was set up in Sigangzi, in cooperation with the farm. After the pigs were sold, the farm would buy them back, and the farm would also provide them with technical support.
Yang Yongle never went to work at the gold mine, but because of Hu Xuan's connections, he became a squad leader in the brigade, which was considered a minor official position. Later, when a pig farm was opened, he joined the pig farm as the deputy director.
Of course, it was also because of Hu Xuan's connections. Even if Hu Xuan didn't speak up, the brigade would still give him face. Even Lai Di's mother-in-law took over the position of women's director after the brigade leader's wife passed away from illness.
The brigade originally wanted Xiao Laidi to be the head, but firstly, she was too young, and secondly, she had married out of the village and was not familiar with the affairs of the village, so she could not convince the villagers. In addition, she had four children to take care of, so she simply did not have the energy and time.
That's right, Xiao Laidi gave birth to two more children. In addition to her two sons, she had a son and a daughter. Because she had given birth to three sons before finally having a daughter, she cherished her dearly.
It's worth mentioning that, perhaps because she harbored resentment towards her own name, she gave her two sons the nicknames "Dai Mei" and "Lai Mei."
She even had a falling out with her in-laws over this, who thought she was being ridiculous.
Unexpectedly, this turned out to be a lucky coincidence. Because of these two nicknames, there were surprisingly few objections when her mother-in-law became the women's director. After all, every family longs for a son, but their family longed for a daughter. Wasn't this in line with the gender equality policy mentioned above? Everyone thought her mother-in-law was highly enlightened.
So her mother-in-law stopped objecting and even started calling her by those two nicknames at home.
Xiao Yun expressed deep sympathy for her two nephews, saying that they should have been called Gou Sheng and Gou Dan instead. She wondered if the children would resent their parents and grandparents when they grew up and were laughed at.
...This is a dividing line...
Fox Xuan stepped down from his position as director of the Tail-Cutting Association in 1976 because the cliques above him were dealt with, and the Tail-Cutting Associations in various places were disbanded. Many people were purged, and being dismissed was the least of their worries; many more were imprisoned and executed.
However, Hu Xuan was not affected. Instead, he turned around and became the secretary of the commune. Over the years, he has done a lot of practical things for the commune. In addition to the gold mine, he also helped to set up a branch of the county furniture factory and a mountain delicacies processing plant.
With three factories in one commune, its economic environment was far better than that of other communes in the surrounding area. Everyone remembered its good deeds, so its transformation was incredibly smooth.
Of course, the credit also goes to those he protected who were sent to the countryside. As early as two years ago, some of these people were exonerated and returned to the city. Apart from those who were truly in trouble, he helped those who were wronged or implicated because of their status, ensuring that they did not suffer any other torment except for farm work. Thus, he also forged a good relationship with them.
Those people remembered this kindness, and even if they couldn't help, at least no one tripped them up.
Actually, there were people who didn't get along with him back then, waiting to see him make a fool of himself, but in the end, they only managed to suppress their anger until they almost suffered internal injuries.
Over the years, Sister Xiao has had two more children, making her four now. Huan Di has also had two more children, now two sons and one daughter, with the daughter being the second oldest.
Lian Jiabao already has two children, a son and a daughter. Before, when the couple went to work, they would send the children back to Baijiatun. They don't need to worry about the children not adapting when they go to school.
Xiao Yun, however, has not been able to conceive again, and no one knows why. Both of them are healthy and can have children as they wish, which means it has nothing to do with their fate.
Having a son was the original owner's wish, and if he couldn't fulfill it, then all his previous efforts would have been in vain. Xiao Yun was thinking about whether to use some extraordinary means, or to let Yao Yao come out and be a younger brother.
Of course, Yao Yao wasn't willing. He'd had enough of being a child once. He didn't feel anything when he was young, but now he felt too ashamed to pretend to be young again.
Xiao Yun was just thinking about whether to take a fertility pill when she found out she was pregnant a few days later. When she went home to tell her family the good news, Jia Bao and his wife also came back, bringing their university admission notices with them.
Yes, they all took the college entrance examination.
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Speaking of which, it was Hu Xuan who found Jia Bao his wife. When he was setting up a furniture factory for the commune, he went to the county to ask his comrade-in-arms for help in finding a talented manager to be the factory director.
Of course, she also brought her brother-in-law back with her, and recruited several skilled members of the Zhang family into the factory. Although her brother-in-law was doing well in the factory in the county, he was still far from home. It would be much better for him to stay here and stay at home, and the whole family could work in the factory.
Moreover, he's only at the head chef position there; there's not much room for advancement. After all, his brother-in-law is a bit tongue-tied and doesn't know how to interact with people, so he's not qualified to be a manager.
But things were different when it came to his own factory. Although it wasn't his own factory, he was in charge from the start, and with his experience in large factories, he became the workshop director right away.
The topic has drifted off again. Speaking of his wife, she is the factory manager's daughter whom Hu Xuan invited back, named Jiang Lu.
The two fell in love at first sight. Jiabao was tall and handsome. He had worked in the government for several years and was a minor leader. His demeanor had improved significantly, and he immediately captivated the young girl.
Jiang Lu is also beautiful, not in a delicate way, but in a bright and elegant way, similar to Xiao Yun.
Her skin wasn't fair, but it was very clean, a light wheat color with a very even skin tone. Combined with her delicate and three-dimensional features, it gave her a very energetic feeling.
She is also tall, about 1.68 meters, and stands perfectly next to Jiabao, who is 1.83 meters tall.
They told their families when they started dating, and neither family had any objections. Putting aside the Xiao family's reputation, they said that Jia Bao himself was a very good catch. So the two families met quickly and got married.
The reason the two took the university entrance exam together was that they wanted to further their education. Although Jiabao also joined the government department with Hu Xuan, his low level of education would be a disadvantage in the future.
Furthermore, with the foundation laid here, there won't be any problems whether I return to work after graduating from university or am assigned to another place.