To make up for the debt owed to Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

Chapter 52 Injured

Section Chief Fu and his wife went to Lin Qingping's home to apologize and offered compensation. During a factory meeting, all those involved in the assault also publicly apologized.

Feng Debao was fired from the factory for disrupting production and was also detained for a few days. Unfortunately, Gao Dashan got away with it, and Feng Debao took all the blame. Gao Dashan insisted that he knew nothing about it.

Although Gu Youlian and Xiaoqin were indignant that Gao Dashan had not been punished, the matter was finally over. The subsequent work went exceptionally smoothly. Not only were 2000 pieces delivered successfully, but all the remaining inventory in the garment factory was also cleared out. Sales in the neighboring province had also been opened up. Just in time for the Spring Festival, a good time for everyone to buy new clothes, the factory temporarily produced a large batch of goods according to Lin Qingping's style, which sold very well.

In total, the garment factory sold five or six thousand pieces of clothing in about three months. At the factory price of 10 yuan per piece, Lin Qingping took half, paid one yuan per piece to the temporary workers, which was about 4 yuan per piece. She gave one yuan to Gu Youlian and Du Gen each, which meant she received 2 yuan per piece. In other words, she and Gu Youlian each earned more than 10,000 yuan.

Ten thousand yuan household.

The term had only just begun to emerge when she and Gu Youlian achieved it.

Gu Youlian could hardly believe it; her hands trembled as she held the money in her hand. She never dreamed she could have so much money!

She felt that Lin Qingping had given her too much.

“Du Gen and I just run errands. The designs of the clothes are all yours. You should take the lion’s share. The designs are the key. Without your designs, how much money can the clothes in the factory make? They used to be one yuan a piece!” Gu Youlian was still very sensible.

Lin Qingping shook her head, "Big sister, you take it. We will be working together on more projects in the future. I definitely won't be able to manage everything by myself. We will need your help. We will formulate detailed rules and regulations later."

"It's going to be even bigger!" This was completely beyond Gu Youlian's imagination.

"Of course! But now, we're going home for the New Year!" Lin Qingping said happily.

However, when they finished packing and were ready to go home, Lin Qingping opened the door and found that there were many things piled up at the doorway again.

This time, it wasn't garbage, but all sorts of candies and local specialties.

Fruit candies, white sugar, rock sugar, and apples are all good things at this time of year, along with a few bottles of malted milk powder and canned goods!

Xiaoqin came to see them off and whispered to Lin Qingping, "The factory gave out a huge amount of money as year-end bonuses this time. Everyone is so happy. They all know it's thanks to you. Those who used to oppose you are too embarrassed to thank you in person, so they just left it here quietly. You should accept it. We don't even know who to give it back to."

Lin Qingping smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll take it."

This time, they really brought home loads of bags and packages. The factory gave them welfare benefits, the employees gave them gifts, they went on a shopping spree in the county town, and they also bought several thousand pieces of clothing. After all, they wanted to look their best for the New Year, so they brought back several new outfits for their families.

Because there were many things, Du Gen helped Lin Qingping deliver them to the Gu family's house, and then, without lingering, took Gu Youlian back to his own home.

Lin Qingping gave her parents-in-law 1000 yuan for the New Year. When Liu Fen saw so much money, she refused to accept it. Lin Qingping had to use a lot of persuasion to convince her to accept it. She then distributed the clothes to everyone, giving each person two sets!

"We must celebrate the New Year with joy!" Lin Qingping decreed that everyone must wear new clothes for the New Year!

The Gu family prepared an exceptionally lavish New Year this year. The elderly couple had prepared chicken, duck, fish, and meat, and even went to the county to buy milk candy. They wondered if Juncheng would come back for the New Year.

Yes, Lin Qingping is also looking forward to his return...

More than two months have passed since we last met, and there has been no news from them at all...

However, no one expected that just as the Gu family was happily busy celebrating the New Year and making full preparations to welcome Gu Juncheng home, a telegram arrived.

The telegram read: Injured, come to the hospital.

Liu Fen nearly fainted after hearing the contents of the telegram, and Lin Qingping was also extremely flustered.

The once joyous Gu family was suddenly shrouded in gloom.

There was no need to celebrate the New Year. Lin Qingping immediately packed her things to go to their military hospital. Before leaving, she gave Zhiyuan and Lin Qingyun a red envelope each as a New Year's gift.

Just as Lin Qingping was about to set off, an uninvited guest arrived—Chen Xia.

Chen Xia came to her with a bundle in her hand, "I heard you're going to see Chengzi?"

Lin Qingping gave a faint "hmm".

Chen Xia opened the bundle, "Could you please give this sweater to him for me?"

A dark gray sweater.

Lin Qingping remained calm, "No need, he has enough."

Chen Xia smiled and said, "He's worn those clothes for several years now, they must be worn out by now, right? Neither Aunt Liu nor my eldest sister knows how to knit."

"No need! He always wears a uniform in the army." Lin Qingping didn't want to argue with her anymore.

Lin Qingping sent a telegram to Xiaotian, telling him which train she was on and approximately when she would arrive, and then she set off.

This time, the weather was even colder than when she visited him last time. Lin Qingping made thorough preparations, dressed warmly, and reminded herself that she was going to take care of him, so she mustn't get sick again and cause him trouble.

As expected, Xiao Tian was already waiting for her at the station when she arrived in the county town.

During the two-day, one-night train journey, Lin Qingping was so anxious that she didn't sleep a wink. As soon as she saw Xiao Tian, she asked anxiously, "How is your Commander Gu? Where is he injured?"

"Sister-in-law..." Xiao Tian seemed hesitant to say, "You'll know when you go and see for yourself."

Lin Qingping felt even more anxious; this was definitely not good! She thought back to her past life when he sacrificed himself, and she didn't care about anything, not even knowing how he died…

Was she injured? Was this the only time? Was it because she was reborn and it happened earlier than expected?

The journey from the county bus station to the military hospital felt like an eternity to her at that moment…

Finally, Xiaotian's car stopped in front of the hospital.

"Sister-in-law, get out of the car!" Xiao Tian opened the car door for her.

As soon as Lin Qingping got out of the car, she felt her legs go weak and she couldn't stand up. She slid to the ground.

Xiao Tian quickly supported her, "Sister-in-law! Are you alright?"

Lin Qingping fought back her tears and waved her hand, "It's okay, let's go!"

But how could she walk on her own? She relied on Xiaotian to support her the whole way.

After finally reaching the ward door, she opened it and immediately saw Gu Juncheng lying there with his head wrapped in gauze.

"Juncheng! Juncheng!" she called softly.

Gu Juncheng kept his eyes closed and did not respond.

Lin Qingping's tears streamed down her face.