Chapter 51 This should have been the happiest time

"Sisi, you'd better keep your door closed tight these days. I found several paw prints on my door when I woke up this morning. I don't know if it was a wolf or something. You have to be careful when you're home alone."

Huang Qiaomei reminded Ji Sisi to be careful, as Qi Yan was already in danger and they absolutely could not allow anything else to happen to her.

When Huang Qiaomei heard that Qi Yan and Fang Shiming had disappeared, she repeatedly questioned Lao Fu in disbelief. However, upon seeing the man's dejected appearance, she had already guessed the outcome and gave up asking.

Old Fu said the person had been missing for a week, and he would send a telegram to Battalion Commander Zhao every day to inquire, but the answer he received was always the same.

The message came that if the person was not found in five more days, the chances of survival were slim, and the higher-ups would declare them dead and inform their family.

Huang Qiaomei tossed and turned in bed, unsure how to tell Ji Sisi about it, and even more afraid to imagine how devastated Ji Sisi would be if she knew.

And then there's Xiaolan. They had just gotten married, and it was the happiest time of their lives, but fate had to play such a cruel joke on them.

In the quiet of the night, Huang Qiaomei suddenly heard a rustling sound outside. Just as she was about to go out to check, the sound disappeared.

When I went out this morning, I found animal footprints on my front door.

Upon hearing the animal footprints, Ji Sisi nodded guiltily and whispered her agreement.

She didn't expect Little Grey's mother to come knocking on her door so quickly. It seems she needs to find a time to send Little Grey back as soon as possible to avoid causing trouble for everyone.

The Huaihua Commune is three kilometers away from the family compound, which takes about twenty minutes by bike.

Two eye-catching red slogans were written on the white wall outside Huaihua's office. The first slogan was "Develop the economy and ensure supply."

The second sentence emphasizes taking grain as the key link and promoting all-round development!
A strong sense of nostalgia washes over you.

Huang Qiaomei locked the car to the iron post next to her, tugged at it a few times to make sure it was locked, and then got up. "Let's go, I'll take you to the office."

The office was the first room on the left after entering. Huang Qiaomei led Ji Sisi into the office.

Several simple line drawings hung on the wall, with a red star in the background and figures in the foreground, accompanied by the words "The People's Commune is Good!"
The ten-square-meter office had only two long tables put together to form a large desk, on which were placed a few Little Red Books and a small green desk lamp, making it seem rather empty.

"This is your office. Liu Lan and Guo Qiang shouldn't be here yet. Let me show you around my office first."

Huang Qiaomei's office was next door, and it was more spacious than the previous one. There was an extra bookshelf in it, which was piled high with documents. The desk was also made up of long tables, and it was also piled high with documents.

Ji Sisi learned from Huang Qiaomei that Huaihua Commune was the most backward commune in Lu County, with a total of eight production teams.

Her main job was to go to the countryside to convey commune notices to each team leader and to convene meetings with team leaders, among other trivial matters.

Huang Qiaomei also took the opportunity to introduce the people in the office to Ji Sisi.

Ji Sisi is the youngest, at 18 years old this year.

Liu Lan is from Team 2 of Huaihua Commune. She is married and has a son who is 25 years old this year. Zhang Qiang is the eldest, a local from Team 6 of Huaihua Commune. He is also an old-timer in the office. He is 30 years old this year. He used to be a Chinese language teacher at Huaihua Elementary School before transferring here.

While Huang Qiaomei was talking, a woman with braided pigtails walked in. She was not tall, about 1.55 meters, and had a petite figure.

"Good morning, Sister Qiaomei." Liu Lan's gaze shifted to Ji Sisi, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes. "Is this the new liaison officer you recommended?"

Huang Qiaomei nodded, "Sisi, Xiaolan, let me introduce you. This is Liu Lan, whom I just told you about..."

Liu Lan had heard from Sister Qiaomei before that a particularly beautiful woman had come to their residential compound. Seeing her today, she was indeed as Qiaomei had described: her skin was like jade, her lips were red, and her teeth were white. Her looks and figure were far superior to theirs.

But could such a person be a good liaison? Liu Lan felt a growing unease.

The liaison officers have to go to the countryside regardless of wind or sun. Ji Sisi looks delicate, but will she be too spoiled and refuse to do any work?
Liu Lan began to worry about her future life. After all, people are visual creatures, and the work that Ji Sisi was unwilling to do would definitely fall on her head.

Thinking of this, Liu Lan's enthusiasm for Ji Sisi halved. "Hello, my name is Liu Lan. We'll be colleagues from now on. You can ask me if you have any questions."

Liu Lan did not give Ji Sisi a chance to speak.

"Sister Qiaomei, I heard you also held an exam in your department. What were the exam questions? Can you tell me? I'm so curious."

Huang Qiaomei understood the underlying meaning in Liu Lan's words.

Coincidentally, she was just worried about not having a chance to publicize Sisi's perfect speech that day. It was a pity that she couldn't bring more people to listen, otherwise, she guaranteed that these people would be amazed.

Ji Sisi could also see that Liu Lan was simply worried that she was just a pretty face.

She didn't take it to heart. It's normal for Liu Lan to have this concern, after all, the original owner's natural skin tone and delicate skin didn't look like someone who could endure hardship.

Huang Qiaomei recounted the events of the day of the exam without reservation. After listening, Liu Lan looked at Ji Sisi with suspicion.

Ji Sisi met Liu Lan's gaze and smiled slightly.

"I was just talking nonsense. I was just lucky to pass. I'm not very bright, so I'll have to ask you for help more often in the future, Sister Xiaolan."

Seeing Ji Sisi's humble demeanor and lack of boastfulness, Liu Lan gradually changed her prejudice against Ji Sisi.

Liu Lan helped Ji Sisi familiarize herself with the work.

Ji Sisi figured out that their direct supervisor was Director Yan of Huaihua, and their job duties were pretty much the same as Huang Qiaomei had described. Liu Lan and Zhang Qiang were mainly responsible for writing materials, while the trivial tasks of issuing notices naturally fell to Ji Sisi.

Perhaps sensing Liu Lan's distrust, Ji Sisi smiled brightly and assured her.

"Sister Lan, don't worry, I'm definitely not the kind of person who can't endure hardship. I put in so much effort to beat so many people, so I will definitely cherish it and take my work seriously and responsibly. I will never be perfunctory."

"Words are useless; I will prove myself with my actions. I hope we can get along well in the future!"

Ji Sisi's words immediately dispelled Liu Lan's prejudice against her.

Liu Lan nodded emphatically, her eyes no longer showing any doubt about Ji Sisi.

That's true. If Ji Sisi couldn't endure hardship, why would she go to all this trouble to come in? Besides, if she were to try to cheat or be cunning, she wouldn't even need to tattle; the petty Zhang Qiang next door would already be there to help.

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.

Zhang Qiang appeared in the office with messy hair. When he saw Ji Sisi, his eyes froze, and he immediately questioned Liu Lan.

"Liu Lan, why are you bringing in unrelated people again? How many times have I told you this? This is a job, a place to serve the people. Why can't you listen to my advice every time?"

(End of this chapter)

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