Chapter 693

But counting today, he had only earned eleven yuan in total.

He still had to give four yuan to Fatty.

And he had bought meat and flour today.

He had exactly three yuan left in his pocket.

Not a cent more.

If he lent this to Jia Zhangshi,

he would be penniless.

Jia Zhangshi looked at the hesitant Sha Zhuzi and smiled kindly:

"Zhuzi, why are you spacing out!"

"Don't worry, this money is just a loan from Auntie."

"Once Huairu gets her salary, she'll definitely pay you back."

"By then, I'll have Huairu make you noodles."

"She'll thank you properly."

At the mention of Qin Huairu's gratitude,

Sha Zhuzi immediately perked up.

What was money anyway!

It was all just worldly possessions!

Qin Jie cared for him so much, he had to repay her too.

"Auntie, look at what you're saying!"

"Am I that stingy!"

"It's just three yuan!"

"Take it and buy some meat for the family, no need to rush to pay me back."

Seeing Sha Zhuzi give the money to Jia Zhangshi,

the First Aunt shook her head in disappointment and sighed.

This Sha Zhuzi was possessed!

Was there any saving him?

Counting on someone like this for old age?

Could it end well?

Yi Zhonghai, oh Yi Zhonghai!

Your judgment is excessively good!

On the dirt road back to the city, Cao Weiguo pedaled his tricycle leisurely.

While observing the scenery along the way, he pondered various miscellaneous matters.

To create an image of "diligent struggle," he had been running around for days.

He didn't even go to the factory, burying himself in the countryside to "work hard."

In three days, he had visited over a dozen villages.

Just so the leaders could see his dedication and hard work.

To let them know that those supplies didn't just fall from the sky.

But were obtained through his own hard work and effort.

While he was working hard, his farm was also becoming increasingly prosperous.

The villagers from over a dozen villages had caught quite a lot of game and found many mountain treasures.

Not only were there wild chickens, ducks, and rabbits, but some people had even caught pangolins and giant salamanders.

In addition, there were various herbs and mountain treasures growing in the forests.

Once these animals and plants entered the farm, they were in paradise.

All for the sake of having an endless, inexhaustible supply of precious resources.

"I have to go back to the factory tomorrow; I can't just work without reporting."

Those who know how to work are not as good as those who know how to talk; those who work hard are not as good as those who know how to show off.

His "hard work" wasn't for the sake of selfless dedication.

Cao Weiguo was thinking about how to report to the leaders and how to properly take credit.

A woman ahead stopped and waved at him while pushing her bicycle:

"Comrade! Comrade!"

"Hello, Comrade!"

"Comrade, are you heading back to the city?"

Cao Weiguo rode over, and his eyes lit up when he saw the woman.

The woman was wearing blue-gray work clothes, had short, capable hair, and her features were delicate yet mature.

Cao Weiguo stopped and said: "Yes, heading back to the city. Is there something you need?"

The woman said with a bitter expression: "My bicycle wheel is broken. Could you help me carry my bicycle?"

Cao Weiguo took a look; the front wheel of the woman's bicycle was severely deformed.

There was also quite a bit of mud on the woman, so she must have had a "traffic accident" on the road.

Cao Weiguo smiled: "No problem, you can get on with the bike, and I'll give you a ride back."

"Comrade! Thank you so much!"

"I won't get on!"

"You helping me carry the bike is already a huge favor."

The woman thanked him while lifting the bicycle into the cargo bed.

"My name is Liang Ladi, and I'm a worker at the Hongshankou Machinery Repair Factory!"

"Comrade, what's your name?"

Cao Weiguo was stunned for a moment, looking at the smiling woman in surprise.

Liang Ladi!

She was Liang Ladi from the Machinery Repair Factory!

He had just heard about Cui Dake (from *Iron is Steel*) not long ago.

He had met Dong Dashan from Dongjiazhuang (from *Bloom, Lily*) while purchasing.

And now he had run into Liang Ladi from the Machinery Repair Factory (from *Iron is Steel*).

This was truly interesting!

Cao Weiguo smiled: "My name is Cao Weiguo, and I'm an employee at the Hongxing Rolling Mill."

"Comrade Liang Ladi, it's getting dark."

"You should get on; I can get us back to the city faster if I carry you."

Liang Ladi looked at the sun and said somewhat embarrassedly:

"I'm really sorry to have caused you trouble."

"I've tired you out!"

Cao Weiguo laughed heartily: "Why be so polite! We worker brothers and sisters shouldn't be strangers!"

Liang Ladi generously climbed into the cargo bed, smiling and giving a thumbs up:

"Comrade Cao Weiguo! Your political awareness is top-notch!"

"You flatter me!"

"Although I'm not as good as Comrade Lei Feng, I'm learning from him!"

"Comrade Liang Ladi, hold on tight! I'm starting!"

"Alright!"

Cao Weiguo smiled and pedaled the tricycle, while Liang Ladi smiled and held onto the cargo bed.

Feeling the wind blowing past, the tired and hungry Liang Ladi breathed a huge sigh of relief.

However, thinking of the broken bicycle wheel, a wave of worry surged in her heart.

She had borrowed this bicycle, and she would have to pay to fix the wheel.

Fixing the bike would inevitably cost money! ===== CHAPTER 695 =====