amaotonovel Chapter 402 Sister-in-law, I don't know how. My family is poor and I've never been to scho
Chapter 402 Sister-in-law, I don't know how. My family is poor and I've never been to scho
The Northwest is short of water, but there are still bathhouses, although bath tickets are hard to come by and expensive, so most people can't afford to go.
Lu Yuan showed his work ID and a letter of introduction from the relevant department, and only paid the ticket price to get in.
He quickly rinsed off the black mud from his body under the tap, changed into clean clothes, and was a handsome young man again.
Qiao Manman wasn't that fast; by the time she came out, there was no one left.
I slowly dried my hair, tied it into a ponytail, and went to the nearest state-run restaurant.
Lu Yuan had already ordered the food and was waiting for her. Seeing her arrive, he hurried forward to greet her.
Qiao Manman took out a bag of peanuts from her pocket and added them to everyone's meal.
The group quickly finished eating, headed straight to the train station, and bought tickets for the next train.
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In Northeast China, Qiao Lingyue was puzzled when he learned that Qiao Manman had gone to fight a fire.
He asked Brigade Commander He, "Are you comfortable letting a mere girl like her go?"
He was worried, but what could he do? Qiao Manman was determined, and Lu Yuan supported her.
During this period, Brigade Commander He received greetings from Grandpa Lu, Division Commander Lu, and Engineer Xie, which made him quite shameless.
Therefore, he remained completely calm in the face of Old Master Qiao's questioning.
He smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't worry, everyone's alright, they've already completed their mission and are back!"
"Am I worried about Qiao Manman? I just think you're unreliable!" The old man sneered, "What are you doing here?"
"Ask how your fertility pills are selling, and whether you need to hire more staff!"
"Of course we'll use it! How can we not use it!"
Look at the long queue outside. Many people who came from out of town couldn't buy any and have been sleeping on the ground outside for days.
That guy, worried they'd lose their money, collected the deposits in advance. There must be tens of thousands of yuan in the last couple of days!
My old colleagues and I take turns taking patients' pulses during the day and make pills overnight, but even that can't keep up with the demand.
"How many people are there in our country? Why are so many unable to have children?"
Commander He doesn't know that!
Qiao Lingyue said with a mix of pride and frustration, "It's all Qiao Manman's fault. Why did she have to write that article of all things!"
Brigade Commander He covered his face, not wanting to watch him pretend: "Well, I have something to do, I'll be going now!"
"No, what exactly are you here for? You're just listening to my complaints without offering any solutions."
Brigade Commander He frankly admitted: "They take the money!"
Sure enough, our land has been approved and the people have been recruited. Xiao Gao and the military wives are clearing land every day, and they are all so tired that they can't catch their breath.
The team was short of money, and Comrade Xiao Qiao said she could lend her share to the team.
I thought I'd come and check the profits, just in case there aren't enough to pay salaries.
After saying that, she glanced cautiously at Qiao Lingyue: "Don't be angry, okay? We'll write an IOU, and once the base makes a profit, we'll pay it back to Comrade Qiao in full!"
Qiao Lingyue snorted coldly and said nothing.
Commander He understood the other party's attitude, stood up, and gave a solemn salute: "Thank you!"
Qiao Lingyue waved his hand: "Get lost, get lost, all you know how to do is bully my Manman!"
Brigade Commander He nodded with a smile: "Alright, alright, I won't get in your way here!"
As I left the military hospital, I looked up at the azure sky and exhaled a long breath.
She said to the orderly next to her, "Not all military wives are as vicious as Meng Peiyu, don't you think?"
The orderly didn't say anything, but nodded frantically in his mind.
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The wheels of the green train turned and turned and turned and turned.
The green train wheels turned and turned, passing through the town...
Qiao Manman gazed out the window at the scenery, humming a little tune as she spaced out.
She thought to herself that this trip was really exhausting, with hard seats and acquaintances around, she couldn't even cheat or be lazy.
I can only play with abstract things to pass the time.
Qiao Manman thought her voice would be drowned out by the clatter of the train, but the young soldier opposite her still noticed her little action.
The young soldier blushed and chirped to his comrade beside him, "Your sister-in-law can actually sing!"
The comrade next door gaped: "No wonder the deputy regimental commander didn't think much of Comrade Li Dai back then!"
Lu Yuan coughed lightly, signaling the two to be quiet.
The young soldier immediately sat up straight and remained silent.
When Qiao Manman came to her senses, she saw that their backs were straight at a ninety-degree angle, and asked with a smile, "What's going on? Why are you so serious? Look around, no one dares to chat anymore!"
Lu Yuan looked up and realized it was true. The oppressive aura of a group of soldiers was something most people couldn't bear.
"Relax, everyone!" He coughed lightly, his ears turning red.
The group immediately adjusted their posture and started chatting and laughing.
There weren't many people on this train, but there were many young people with large and small bags inside.
Seeing the soldiers' expressions soften, someone asked, "You're going to join the army? Why are there women with you?"
The young soldiers' ears burned, and they dared not respond.
Qiao Manman laughed and lied, "Yes, I'm a member of the cultural troupe, and I'm going to the army with them!"
"Really? You're amazing! Does the soldier next to you have a boyfriend?"
Seeing her clear eyes, Qiao Manman smiled and said, "He's married. You can look at other people and see if there's anyone you like."
If you meet someone you click with, exchange contact information; who knows, it might lead to a romantic relationship.
"Is it okay? Let me see. How old are you, comrade? Do you have a girlfriend?"
"No, no, my surname is Li, I'm twenty-two years old, 173 cm tall, and weigh 128 catties. My family has..."
Qiao Manman covered her mouth and laughed hysterically as she saw him speaking more and more fluently.
The woman blushed as she introduced herself: "My surname is Zhang, I'm eighteen years old, a high school graduate, and I'm going to the countryside in the southern province..."
After the woman finished speaking, she looked at the other person with a smile. Both of their cheeks were flushed, and it was clear that something was going on between them.
Seeing this, other women joined the blind date group.
Qiao Manman fully fulfilled her role as "sister-in-law," noting down the addresses of female comrades who had a good impression of her, preparing to return to Northeast China to talk to her superiors and conduct background checks.
As for those whose eyes clearly betray their illicit intentions, they are simply excluded.
Even asking for her address wouldn't work, Qiao Manman said dismissively, "Military regulations state that addresses cannot be disclosed!"
She's a pro at conning people. She doesn't care whether the other person believes her or not, as long as her own people keep quiet.
Time passed slowly, and the group of people parted ways at a major station.
Whether heading north or south, each has its own mission.
Qiao Manman thought that if she dressed as a city girl, she might also go to the countryside.
She bought a train ticket north and, while waiting for the train, told the soldiers what she had observed.
"Of course, it's fine if you don't mind. I've written down all the addresses; we can try to make contact."
The group of young people were surprisingly obedient; they didn't think Qiao Manman was meddling and were even quite grateful.
"Sister-in-law, we don't understand these things, we'll listen to you!"
These days, free love isn't popular; many people can get married just by going on a blind date.
Qiao Manman smiled and said, "We need to get to know each other, see if we get along, and have our families' approval before we can officially start a relationship."
You can all read, right? Go back and exchange letters more often.
One sentence silenced several people.
Blushing, she said, "Sister-in-law, I... I don't know how. My family is poor and I've never been to school."