Beautiful beauties in the 80s courtyard

Chapter 25: Beautiful
Gu Wenbo didn't expect it to be so smooth. The transport team didn't suffer any loss, but made a profit instead, because there were not only green leafy vegetables but also half a basket of eggs.

Obviously, the street office plans to digest the remaining eggs internally.

Gu Wenbo was completely relieved. Qiao Ge did a great job. She didn't try to take credit for anything when there were many people around. After the family members left, she came to help clean up and arranged trivial matters without making a fuss.

Who does this personality resemble? I remember that my uncle and Lu Zhiguo were not like this.

Gu Wenbo drove away with peace of mind.

At this time, Director Hu and others had already invited Lao Lin in for tea.

Lao Lin was still very nervous when he saw so many cadres.

He said he had to go back and distribute things to the members, so Huang Juan took the papers written by Lu Qiaoling and started to reconcile the accounts with the things received by the street office.

It looks complicated, but it is actually very simple because there are only a lot of daily necessities.

In the end, a whole carriage was filled with matches. Apart from other things, Lao Lin felt that just for matches, the people in Guzitun would basically not need to buy any more for half a year.

There are also soy sauce, vinegar, white sugar, brown sugar and packets of salt.

These are things that the members cannot afford.

The street office was generous and gave him some extra daily necessities. He didn't know how to express his gratitude.

But he was repeatedly thanked and invited to have tea by the cadres of the street office. Lao Lin felt very proud and touched.

There were still family members at the subdistrict office who had just received the letter, but the trucks had all left.

With Director Hu around, it's not easy to complain. After all, supplies are scarce these days and you have to snatch things to buy.

Lu Qiaoge saw Director Hu and Huang Juan talking together. She walked over and smiled, "Two leaders, my mission is complete. If there are no other problems, I will escort Captain Lin out of the compound and then go home."

It was the boss, Old Hu, who spoke up naturally. He smiled and said, "Qiao Ge, you can see the captain off, but come over this afternoon when you're ready for work, and we can talk."

Lu Qiage glanced at the street office cadres who were looking at her with a smile, nodded obediently, and got on the captain's carriage and drove towards the gate.

When Lu Qiaoge returned home, it was also time to get off work. When she met acquaintances on the way, they all stopped to talk to her.

"Qiao Ge, next time we change the dishes, you must remember to tell your aunt that I once held you in my arms when you were a child."

"When you came to my house to play, I gave you some candy. If something like this happens again, you must tell me in advance..."

Lu Qiaoge always responded with a smile.

When you are at the gate of the street office, try to minimize your presence.

It’s enough for the cadres to know what she did.

But in private, there is no need to be hypocritical.

But she still had a smile on her face, acting especially well-behaved: "Aunts, just remember to listen to the notice from the street office. But if I knew in advance, I would let my mother tell you."

"What if you don't change it later?"

Lu Qiaoge's eyes flickered slightly, and he said firmly, "Of course, we won't change it. As long as there's not enough leafy vegetables in our family compound, there will be more activities like this."

Just now at the gate, she specifically reminded Lao Lin that he could go to the commune and report today's situation to the president. The commune is so big, and there are countless villages under it. Now each household has its own private plot, especially in the rural areas in the north, where the land is vast and the population is sparse. Every household has a large vegetable garden. Now it is also encouraged to raise chickens and ducks, and no one will not grow leafy vegetables.

After hearing this, the neighbors left satisfied.

When Lu Qiage returned home, she was met with loving gazes from her family members that seemed to want to hug her.

Even Old Mrs. Zhao silently recited "Amitabha bless you" many times in her heart.

It really proves the saying that if you have food at home, you won’t be worried.

The current era is different from the era in Lu Qiage's memory in many aspects, but the general trend is still similar.

Individuals hadn't yet emerged; everything was publicly owned, and sales were planned. Supplies were still in short supply, and grain production hadn't yet reached the point of significant growth. Even if Meng Xia had saved some labor protection supplies and other daily necessities, she wouldn't have been able to set up a stall to sell them.

But today, her second daughter actually exchanged for so much food and vegetables.

I didn’t spend a penny on it. They are all things that I can’t use at home right now and can’t be exchanged for money.

Have a simple meal at noon and make dumplings stuffed with leeks for dinner.

She said mysteriously to Old Lady Lu, "I feel that Qiao Ge has become more clear-headed and intelligent since he broke off the engagement. He is sensible and capable. Mom, do you think Liang Aishu is the one who will defeat our Qiao Ge?"

Mrs. Lu nodded without thinking: "Yes, it's Liang Aishuke's. However, this is just between the two of us, don't let anyone else know."

In fact, Lu Qiaoge, who had already heard everything, did not expect that he could come to this conclusion.

Meng Xia happily went to pick up the vegetables. The green leafy vegetables were placed in bundles in the big basket. When she reached the bottom layer, Meng Xia was stunned. There were eggs in it.

"Qiao Ge, come here."

Meng Xia called Lu Qiaoge over as he was about to enter the house, and said with surprise and worry, "Qiaoge, why are there still eggs here? Does the neighborhood office know about this?"

Lu Qiaoge lowered his voice, "Captain Lin also exchanged two baskets of eggs for the subdistrict office. On weekdays, members would go to the supply and marketing cooperative to sell eggs. Each egg was seven cents, and we were giving them nine cents each. But Director Hu said that the eggs should be divided last, otherwise they would easily break up."

"As for food, it's really not a big deal. Rubber shoes, flashlights, and No. 1 batteries are all what the brigade needs."

Meng Xia felt relieved when she heard that the street office also had eggs.

The Lu family happily packed up the food and more than 30 eggs. Meng Xia happily went to cook. Seeing Su Hui come back, she let her take a rare break.

He also called out to Lu Qiaoge: "Qiaoge, take a break. You have to report to the street office this afternoon. You must be open and confident when you do so."

It would be a lie to say that she didn't have any expectations. Her second daughter was so capable, she might even be admitted.

Lu Qiaoge agreed readily, washed his face, and went to lie down in the house.

I opened the window at the back and there was a breeze, so it was indeed much cooler.

Lu Qiaoling just peeked over and ran away smiling.

People are happy when they are happy.

This is indeed true.

Meng Xia looked at the packed storage room and felt a sense of satisfaction she had never felt before.

She felt that today's sky was bluer than yesterday's.

Su Hui was naturally embarrassed to rest, but she was also stunned by the sight of so much food, vegetables and eggs.

These days, these supplies are not so easy to get.

My second sister-in-law is so awesome.

Her family was poor and they couldn't even get enough to eat, so how could they take care of her?

Now that we have so much food, I feel like I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, at Old Liang's house, Old Liang asked his wife Qian Li in confusion, "Why didn't I realize Lu Qiaoge was so capable? Look at what she's done these past few days. She doesn't seem like the same person."

Liang Aishu, with a gloomy face, lowered his head to eat lunch and did not speak.

But he was obviously distracted...

Every time I open a new one, it’s like opening a blind box. I don’t know what’s inside. So writing is a very emotional profession, but it’s also very happy, especially when I see the support of my dear children. Every time I think to myself, it’s great to have you!

Also, thanks to caroletu and book friend 202103017400531478 for their rewards. Please urge me to update. Today is the third day of PK, and I am feeling uneasy...

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