Chapter 22

Lu Qiao nodded to show she understood. She went to the study, found two books to pass the time, and then carefully registered at the table.

When she came out, Sun Qin returned the small iron bucket to her, but the bucket wasn't empty; there was actually a lunch box inside.

Sun Qin said: "Inside are steamed dumplings, don't worry, these are from my own home."

Lu Qiao didn't decline. In this era, human feelings were very strong.

She had also sent out quite a few of the little fish she had caught twice.

When she made little fish sauce, she also sent a small bowl to the neighbor Aunt Lin and Master Zhu's family.

When Lu Qiao arrived home, Lu Zhiguo and the others had also returned.

Liu Feng apologized in person, which could be considered saving face. But Lu Zhiguo was still very angry.

Come to think of it, he still looked down on the Lu family and looked down on him.

He secretly swore to work hard, strive to become a regular employee early to reduce the burden on his parents, and get ahead early to support his sisters.

Of course, he had to let Xiao Hui live a good life with him.

Old Lu would have scolded his eldest son for his irritable appearance in the past, but not today, because he felt the same way; he had already unilaterally broken off relations with Old Dong.

Since the day he looked down on his second daughter, he hadn't said a word to Old Dong.

Scolding him was fine, but humiliating his daughter was an enemy.

"Alright, it's getting late, everyone hurry up and rest."

Old Lu turned his head and said to Meng Xia: "Our second and third children are not old, don't be in a hurry to find partners. This time, don't agree to just anyone. Before meeting, you must investigate carefully."

Meng Xia had thought so long ago.

From now on, she couldn't meet just any messy people.

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The next morning.

The lunch box of steamed dumplings that Sun Qin had stuffed full when Lu Qiao brought it back was steamed again in the pot, and soon an alluring fragrance was smelled.

Su Hui said: "Sun Qin's cooking is really good."

Lu Qiao was sweet-mouthed: "Sister-in-law, your cooking is also not bad."

Su Hui smiled gently at Lu Qiao.

Her second sister-in-law hadn't been very willing to talk to her before, but now she was very close to her.

Because of her closeness, her mother-in-law also looked at her much more favorably.

The steamed dumplings were divided one by one, and the rest were left for Old Lady Lu and Xiao Si.

Lu Qiao glanced at her younger brother; this child had been taking Chinese medicine.

When he was born, everyone thought he wouldn't live past the full month.

Because of some reasons, he didn't go to school, but this child had a sensitive mind and felt he was a burden, so he always helped paste paper boxes.

Looking at Xiao Si's expectant look, she said: "Mom, let Xiao Si go with us too."

Appropriate exercise was beneficial.

Lu Xiaosi jumped up happily, rushed toward Lu Qiao, and hugged her: "Second sister, second sister, I like you so much."

He had been to the hospital in the provincial capital at furthest, and hadn't been out of the city, let alone ridden a big truck.

Lu Qiao told him: "You take Huanghuang."

Now the tabby cat was practically a member of the Lu family.

When Lu Qiao went to the transport team, Captain Jin was waiting. Seeing her come over, he immediately dispatched a truck to her.

Lu Qiao asked the driver to drive the truck to the neighborhood office first.

Director Hu and Huang Juan, who came to work early, were beaming with joy.

They were also puzzled in their hearts, why did Captain Jin agree?

But no one would ask blindly about this matter.

Wait until the green leafy vegetables were brought back before talking.

Before the vegetables were in hand, everything else was just talk.

Then Director Hu handed a canvas bag to Lu Qiao, telling her that inside were daily necessities and other items advanced by the neighborhood office.

He put it directly into the truck for Lu Qiao. He also asked Lu Qiao if it was enough.

Lu Qiao took a look and said with a smile: "It should be enough as advance items."

Lu Qiao took her sister and brother all the way toward Guzi Village.

The driver was Brother Gu Wenbo, who had a good relationship with Lu Zhiguo.

From this, it could be seen that Captain Jin was also a wonderful person.

Gu Wenbo was an orphan, a martyr whose parents had sacrificed themselves for the public good. He had just retired last year.

He didn't like to talk much, but he was very steady.

Driving was the same.

On the way, he didn't say a few words to Lu Qiao, but he told Lu Qiao: "Don't worry, this truck can be used for the whole morning today. In case Guzi Village doesn't work out, we can go a bit further. I heard that there are still private plots in the countryside now, and there should be quite a few families growing vegetables."

At this time, Lu Qiao was sitting in the cab, while Lu Lu Lu Qiaoling and Xiao Si went to the back of the truck.

But standing in the back of the truck holding the railing in this season gave a feeling of catching the wind.

Lu Qiao smiled: "Brother Gu, don't worry, things that have been agreed upon won't change so easily."

Gu Wenbo smiled and didn't speak again.

When they entered Guzi Village and stopped at the designated location, Captain Lin, who had been looking forward to it, happily used a loudspeaker to shout for the Guzi Village members to hurry up and follow what was said yesterday, no matter what kind of vegetables, one catty per bundle, pick as many as you want to trade.

However, absolutely don't have any bad or rotten ones.

Only then did Lu Lu Lu Qiaoling feel completely relieved, and Brother Gu also breathed a sigh of relief.

Captain Lin's prestige was quite good.

As soon as the loudspeaker came out, the whole village acted immediately.

He said to Lu Qiao: "The members got up before dawn. Don't worry, Comrade Lu, they are all fresh and tender."

The accountant invited the driver to rest in the brigade headquarters with a smile on his face.

Gu Wenbo waved his hand and said no need.

He opened the truck compartment to make it convenient for the members to move the vegetables up.

There was a special registration here at the brigade headquarters.

There was also a special inspection of vegetable quality.

These were all things Lu Qiao had discussed with the captain yesterday.

Lu Qiao placed all the things brought by the neighborhood office on the table outside.

Matches, candles, towels, socks, soap, and face cream, etc.

Captain Lin saw the members' eyes go straight.

He shouted to the queuing members: "Don't take them now, and these are only a part. When the time comes, you will say it's unfair if you don't know who gets them and who doesn't. This is considered a deposit from the military factory to us. In a while, I will go to the military factory and bring back the rest, and we will distribute them uniformly. Don't worry, no family will be short."

Then he carried these things to the brigade headquarters, and Lu Qiao followed him, because she was also carrying a large canvas bag in her hand.

This was the one she had taken from home.

Arriving at the brigade headquarters, Lu Qiao opened the canvas bag and handed a stack of gloves to Captain Lin.

She said with a smile: "This is the labor protection my dad received. If you don't mind, please accept it. If you want us to have exchanges in the future, please accept it."

After speaking, she looked at Captain Lin sincerely.

Captain Lin had wanted to decline, but the gloves had already been stuffed into his hands by Lu Qiao.

And Lu Qiao spoke nicely; mind, how could he mind?

Such good gloves weren't sold in the supply and marketing cooperative.

And it would be great if there could really be a next exchange.

Since last summer, in the rural areas of the north, the least lacking thing was vegetables.

So, the captain carefully put the things into the drawer. He wouldn't take them himself; he would distribute them to others in the brigade headquarters.

Captain Lin felt he had a lot of face, and naturally, he wasn't a stupid person. He asked Lu Qiao with a full face of smiles: "Comrade Lu, is there anything else you want to trade?"

Lu Qiao smiled and didn't be polite: "Besides vegetables, it would be best if I could trade for some grain."

(End of chapter) *** **CHAPTER 23** **【23-0】 Why haven't they come back yet? **