coobybook Chapter 131 He Yong'an is back
Chapter 131 He Yong'an is back
The state-run restaurant served braised pork with potatoes, stir-fried bok choy, stir-fried lotus root slices with vinegar, and braised crucian carp today.
The two hadn't eaten fish in a long time and couldn't bear to part with the braised pork with potatoes, so they simply ordered one of each, plus a stir-fried bok choy and two bowls of rice.
After the food was served, the two girls were a little disappointed that they hadn't had the braised pork. But looking at the delicious-looking braised pork with potatoes, they forgot all their regrets in an instant. They ate all three dishes in no time, which surprised the people around them. They didn't expect that two young girls could finish so much food.
At this point, the two of them felt a little embarrassed. They put down their chopsticks, wiped their mouths, and quickly left the restaurant with their things.
After walking quite a distance, the two looked at each other and burst into laughter.
After finishing their meal, the two hurried back to the brigade's oxcart parking spot. They arrived right on time and actually made it in time.
The group of people in the car were slightly surprised to see the two carrying large and small bags of things. They hadn't expected to see them when they left in the morning.
An older woman quickly spoke up:
"Dr. Feng and Hu, you two are also buying things at the commune? I didn't see you this morning. What did you buy? So many bags and packages!"
After saying that, he reached for the two people's bags with a hint of envy.
Feng Qingqing sidestepped, causing the old woman to miss her target, and said calmly at the same time:
"I haven't been to the commune for a long time. I've used up a lot of things at home, so I came here. I didn't buy much, just some daily necessities."
In the past, Feng Qingqing was afraid of trouble, so she would often put the things she bought into her spatial storage. Today, however, she carried them in her hands with Hu Fangming, which caused a lot of trouble.
After Feng Qingqing finished speaking, the old woman pursed her lips and then said:
“You educated youth are nothing like us country folk.”
No sooner had the old woman finished speaking than Feng Qingqing said with a serious expression:
“Auntie, you’re wrong. There’s no point in comparing. We’re all educated youth from Lanshan Brigade, we’re all poor and lower-middle peasants, we’re all proletarians. We’re all the same people, just with different contributions to the country.”
The old woman was speechless for a moment after being cornered by Feng Qingqing. Her face turned somewhat ugly, and she said with a mixture of embarrassment and anger:
"Okay, okay, you're right. If I say one thing, you'll have a whole bunch of people waiting for me."
After saying that, she turned her head and started talking to the aunt next to her. Feng Qingqing didn't pay any attention to her. She picked up her things and stayed close to Hu Fangming. They staggered back to the brigade.
As soon as they returned to the entrance of the brigade office, they saw a large number of commune members gathered in front of the office, and some people walked slowly over from a distance in twos and threes. The people who got off the bus were a little puzzled, and Feng Qingqing also looked at Hu Fangming with some doubt.
Hu Fangming looked around and quickly went to the educated youth area. She saw Miao Qiucui in the crowd from afar. When Feng Qingqing saw Hu Fangming go to inquire about the news, she took the daily necessities and other items she had bought from the commune that day back to the clinic.
After quickly returning to the clinic, Feng Qingqing put her things directly in the yard without any further delay. She went back inside, drank a few sips of water, and then turned around and went to the brigade headquarters.
Back at the brigade headquarters, Hu Fangming came to her side and briefly told Feng Qingqing about the brigade's meeting for all commune members.
It turns out that the brigade leader's condition was not good. In order not to affect the normal work arrangements of the brigade, the militia company commander, Lü Tianhua, informed the commune leaders about the matter yesterday. The leaders immediately made arrangements, and now the brigade headquarters will select another brigade leader for Lanshan Brigade.
Feng Qingqing was somewhat surprised by the commune leaders' quick decision, but it was a good thing for him. He and Hu Fangming chose a quiet corner and stood obediently to listen. About thirty minutes later, the meeting ended, and Feng Qingqing and Hu Fangming returned to the clinic.
Back home, Hu Fangming and Feng Qingqing sorted through the things they had bought that day, while Hu Fangming whispered to Feng Qingqing:
"The brigade cadres made the decision too quickly. They said that the election of all brigade members would be held in three days. It seems that the Lanshan Brigade is about to undergo another major change."
Feng Qingqing deeply agreed with Hu Fangming's mutterings. Changing a brigade was no small matter, especially since the previous brigade captain had served in the Lanshan brigade for nearly 10 years. She never expected that he would be replaced because of this.
Hu Fangming then whispered to Feng Qingqing:
"Qingqing, you didn't see Jiang Yun here just now. Her face was still wrapped in a cloth. I think she's still not well. After Company Commander Lü said that the battalion commander would be re-elected, I saw that Jiang Yun's eyes were very scary."
After hearing what Wu Fangming said, Feng Qingqing nodded silently.
Feng Qingqing was talking with Hu Fangming in the courtyard when they suddenly heard a knock at the gate. The two stopped talking immediately, and Feng Qingqing turned around to see who had come in.
Feng Qingqing then saw a figure turn in from outside the door; it was none other than He Yong'an, whom she hadn't seen for several days.
He Yong'an looked travel-worn and his face was thinner, indicating that he had just returned from outside and rushed to Feng Qingqing's place immediately.
When Hu Fangming saw that Feng Qingqing didn't say anything after seeing the person, she didn't know what was going on. She quickly turned around to see who it was, and found that it was He Yong'an.
Hu Fangming immediately turned to Feng Qingqing, winking at her, and quickly spoke:
"Qingqing, I need to deliver the things I bought at the commune today to the educated youth compound after I finish packing them. I won't be coming over for dinner. Just eat something simple and that'll do. Take care of things yourself and don't worry about me."
When Hu Fangming and Feng Qingqing came out of the state-run restaurant at noon, they each bought 5 meat buns and 5 steamed buns. Hu Fangming saw He Yong'an's appearance and knew that he must have come back from outside and had something to say to Feng Qingqing. In order not to disturb others, Hu Fangming decided to give them enough time.
Feng Qingqing also wanted to know about He Yong'an's trip to the county town these past few days. Despite Hu Fangming's obvious teasing, she forced a nod in agreement.
Seeing another educated youth in the courtyard, He Yong'an felt a bit reckless and stood there embarrassedly. He hesitated before speaking:
"or..."
Before he could finish speaking, Hu Fangming had already left the clinic like the wind, carrying the things he had bought at the commune that day.
Seeing this, Feng Qingqing chuckled and looked at the somewhat embarrassed He Yong'an, saying:
"Come in, everyone's gone."
Since the two were unmarried, they did not go directly into the house.
Feng Qingqing moved two stools and then fetched a basin of water for He Yong'an to wash and relieve his fatigue. Afterward, the two sat down on the stools in the yard and began to talk.