The cannon fodder female supporting role stirs up trouble in period literature

Sui Yong handed the snacks and wine to Hua Rendong, then knocked on the door. After a while, the door opened from the inside, and it was opened by a woman in her thirties.

The woman wore a pair of black-framed glasses, had neatly combed short hair, and was dressed like a female cadre. She looked like someone who was not someone to be trifled with.

The woman nodded to Sui Yong first, then she looked at Hua Rendong and sized her up and down several times. The slightly disdainful look in her scrutiny made Hua Rendong feel like a pig waiting to be slaughtered, and the buyer was not so satisfied.

It was not until Hua Honeysuckle became a little annoyed and wanted to turn around and leave that the woman's gaze moved away from her face and fell on the thing she was holding in her hand. A bright smile immediately broke out on her serious face.

She stepped forward, grabbed Hua Rendong's hand, and shook it enthusiastically, "You are Comrade Erhua, right? My name is Hao Min, and I am the office director of our Women's Federation. We will all be comrades from now on. If you encounter any problems at work, don't be polite to Sister Hao."

Huh? Are you bringing me here to show my future boss?

Hua Rendong turned to look at Sui Yong in confusion, and saw Sui Yong gave her a reassuring look. He said to Hao Min, "Director Hao, you are too enthusiastic. You scared Comrade Erhua."

Hao Min laughed, "It's not as serious as you say. Comrade Erhua is a good comrade who works hard, is brave and eager to learn. Stop standing outside and talking, come in! I just came back from get off work and passed by the supply and marketing cooperative. I bought a pound of meat and am making dumplings at home."

Hua Honeysuckle looked up at the sky. It was only a little after ten o'clock. The Women's Federation was indeed a relaxing and desirable place to work.

Hao Min's yard is not very big, only about 30 square meters, but there are two rows of wooden racks on one side of the yard near the wall, which are obviously used to place flower pots when the weather is good.

The yard was very clean. In addition to the main house with three doors, there was a room on each side of the east and west.

There is a grape trellis in front of the house on the west side. There is a small corridor between the west wing and the main house, and a small door leading to the back can be vaguely seen.

Hao Min opened the middle door, handed the things that Hua Jindong brought to the person inside, and ordered: "Xiao Zhao, there are guests. Bring a pot of tea."

The fact that a family can have a nanny these days shows that Hao Min’s family background is not ordinary.

"I understand, Sister Hao." A young female voice came from inside.

Afterwards, Hao Min took Hua Rendong and Sui Yong to the room on the left. After entering, they found that the rooms, which looked quite large at first, were actually two rooms after opening the door. One of them was a small reception room. The cabinets against the wall were filled with brand new books. It was obvious that they were just for show and were not read on weekdays.

The room was very warm. There was no kang or stove in the room, but there was a row of radiators hanging on the wall. You could still feel some residual warmth when you walked by.

The floor near the window of the room is filled with potted flowers of various sizes, including several orchids in full bloom. As soon as you enter the room, you can smell the fresh fragrance.

After leading them into the living room, Hao Min enthusiastically asked them to sit down on the long sofa, while she herself sat on the single sofa next to them.

The sofa is made of black cowhide and is very soft to sit on, which is a standard feature of status in that era.

Not long after, a girl who looked less than twenty years old came in carrying a teapot and teacups.

After pouring the tea, the girl smiled at Hua Jindong and walked out without even looking at Sui Yong, which showed that she followed the rules.

Hao Min smiled and said, "My boss told me before that Erhua is just holding a position in the Women's Federation. I understand this. She should be busy when she has something to do. When she has nothing to do, she can come to the company and chat with me. If others ask, I know what to say. Since this job is arranged by the boss, you can rest assured that I won't mess with you."

Hua Rendong hurriedly thanked her, "Thank you very much, Sister Hao. When I have free time, I will definitely go back to talk to Sister Hao often. Just don't think I'm annoying."

"How can I?" Sister Hao smiled while holding a cup of tea. "Such a pretty girl, I am so fond of her. But we agreed that you can come back to play when you have nothing to do. I will put you in the same office with me, so it will be convenient for us to talk behind closed doors."

Hua Rendong didn't know whether she was telling the truth or a lie, but as long as she agreed, everything would be fine.

After a few more pleasantries, he looked at Sui Yong who was leisurely drinking tea at the side, and didn't know whether he really wanted to stay for dinner or was just being polite.

Sui Yong saw Hua Rendong looking at him and knew that she had nothing to say to Sister Hao, so he put down the teacup in his hand and said, "Sister, it's getting late now. Comrade Erhua and I have other things to do, so we won't stay to bother you today."

"How can you come to my house and leave without having a meal? When Old Ma comes back, won't he blame me for not entertaining you well? Just sit down and don't leave. You have to stay for a meal today."

Sui Yong said helplessly, "I've always heard that Secretary Ma's food is delicious, and I want to stay and try it, but I'm busy. How about another day? I'll prepare some good food and come over with Comrade Erhua to bother you."

There was not much sincerity in Sister Hao's eyes to keep us here, but she said reluctantly: "Alas, I know you are busy, but there is nothing I can do. Next time you come home, you must stay for dinner."

Sui Yong responded repeatedly and then left Sister Hao's house with Hua Rendong.

After leaving the house, she whispered to Hua Rendong, "Sister Hao, although her husband is only the leader of the commune below, her brother is the top leader in the city. If we are all transferred in the future, if you encounter any difficulties in the city, just bring the things and ask her for help."

When Hua Rendong heard Sui Yong talking about asking her for help to bring something, she understood that asking Sister Hao for help would come at a price.

However, Sui Yong meant that there was a time limit for them to do auxiliary tasks? Was it just the protection period for novices? Sui Yong was an auxiliary to himself, but more like a novice guide NPC.

"What are we going to do next?"

Hua Rendong was waiting for his next arrangements, but Sui Yong patted her on the back and said, "Come on, I'll take you to the office cafeteria to eat something delicious. Only when you're full will you have the energy to work!"

In my previous life, I always heard that the food in the canteen of the government office was good. Even during the most difficult times, there was meat and eggs for every meal, and the meals were mostly white rice and big steamed buns.

Now that she had the opportunity to go to the office canteen to broaden her horizons, Hua Rendong happily followed Sui Yong on her bike.

The office cafeteria was not far from Sister Hao's home. The two of them rode their bikes and arrived there in less than five minutes. When they looked at the clock hanging above the cafeteria, it was not yet ten o'clock.

At this time, the food was laid out and I could smell the aroma of meat wafting out before I even entered the door.

It was not yet time to get off work, so not many people came to the cafeteria. The food in large bowls had already been placed at the window, and each bowl was piled like a small mountain.

At this time, the Northeast was experiencing a period of famine, and it was good to have cabbage and radishes on the people's tables. Most families ate dried vegetables or pickles stored from the previous year.

It's rare to see some green leafy vegetables in the dishes of the office. I heard from the people who came to get food nearby that these green leafy vegetables were transported from the south by train, and including the carriage fee, they are not cheap.