Seeing that Xie Yicheng didn't join them in discussing these topics, the brigade leader's family keenly realized that Xie Yicheng might not like teasing Xie Zhiqing (Yun Shu) in this way, so the group gradually stopped talking about these things.

After spending the morning at home, Xie Yicheng had a brief chat with the brigade leader about his future plans. Unaware that the college entrance examination would resume in October of the year after next, Xie Yicheng wanted to settle down in the county town. He was saving money to buy a house so that when he and Yun Shu reached marriageable age, he could take Yun Shu to the city.

Youth sent to the countryside can also become workers. All they need is a letter of recommendation from the production team and the commune. State-owned factories in the city will accept them according to their needs. In particular, Yun Shu is a progressive youth recognized in the city. As long as more than two-thirds of the people in the team agree, the matter will be settled.

If Yun Shu were to return to the city in the future, he would resign from his current job or use his connections to transfer to the city. In short, he was determined to prioritize Yun Shu's wishes and not let her give up the opportunity to return to the city because of him.

The captain remained silent after hearing Xie Yicheng's idea. He supported Xie Yicheng and her husband's idea of ​​moving to the city, but he did not want Xie Yicheng to leave her hometown and develop her career in Beijing.

After all, Xie Yicheng was the only bloodline of his deceased elder brother. He was doing quite well in the county town, and everyone who saw him praised him for being young and promising. Moreover, the county town was so close to Fengsheng Brigade that they could take care of each other if anything happened. But what if they went to Beijing? They would be unfamiliar with Beijing and would not be as comfortable there as they were.

Although the idea was a bit far-fetched, a person who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present. The captain still felt empty inside because of Xie Yicheng's words.

Frowning, the captain took a puff of his pipe and looked at his grand-nephew, who was a spitting image of his elder brother: "Going to Beijing? Have you thought about what you're going to do in Beijing?"

"I haven't decided yet, but it will probably be similar to what it is now."

"Similar to now? Right now you have worker status and the factory's backing, so you can partner with others to smuggle things back and make money. But once you resign and go to Beijing, without this status and support, doing this will just be considered buying and selling for profit!"

Xie Yicheng vaguely felt that such things would be allowed to be done privately in the future, so she wasn't too worried. However, the captain couldn't see that far ahead and still wanted to prioritize stability.

Those who engage in buying and selling illegally are undermining socialism! In the past, these people were sentenced to prison for minor offenses and punished with extortion for serious offenses; the severity depended entirely on the amount of money involved!

Judging from the scale of his son Xiao Cheng making several thousand yuan from several tons this time, the peanuts are definitely going to be a hit!

The captain became increasingly uneasy, his heart filled with resistance and unease towards Xie Yicheng's plan to resign. He wasn't an unreasonable person, but... how many people had fallen because of this scandal in recent years? He was afraid too.

Xie Yicheng naturally understood his uncle's thoughts and did not intend to join forces with him now, nor could he say that he was just speculating that private enterprises would be allowed in the future. He could only stabilize the present for now.

"Uncle, you're thinking too far ahead. We haven't reached that point yet!"

"I think all of this is on the premise that Shushu can return to the city, which may take several years. During this time, I will definitely still have to work in the factory."

"And do you really think I haven't moved around much in the past few years? Uncle, you're underestimating me. What if I do a good job and get promoted? Then Shushu can go back to Beijing, and I can apply for a transfer there too. Wouldn't that be perfect?"

"The most important thing now is to figure out how Shushu was recommended by our brigade to work as a factory worker in the county. If this isn't handled properly, the educated youth and team members might not be satisfied."

Xie Yicheng successfully diverted the captain's attention. The captain wasn't as quick-witted as this kid, and his thoughts were easily led by him.

Therefore, after thinking about Xie Yicheng's words, he realized that he was worrying unnecessarily, and his face turned slightly red.

Enraged, the brigade leader smacked Xie Yicheng on the head with his pipe, then tried to save face: "They dare! Still not convinced? Counting the surrounding brigades, who else has the title of 'Progressive Youth' like little Shu? That banner hanging in the brigade headquarters, do you think it's fake?!"

"Don't try to change the subject. Anyway, let me tell you, moving to the city is fine, but I won't agree to your resignation! Unless you give me a convincing reason that you can get just as good a job in Beijing as you do now!"

"Okay, whatever you say! There won't be any problem!" Xie Yicheng nodded confidently, and the captain was also satisfied.

After thinking about it, she reminded Xie Yicheng, "Don't tell Shu about this. I... it's not that I disagree with you going back with her, but the key is that the return of educated youth to the city is still just a rumor."

The captain never intended to be a wicked father-in-law, nor did he ever have the slightest thought of suppressing Yun Shu. However, people are biased, and he naturally loved his own child more.

Xie Yicheng understood that the captain was doing this for his own good, and he knew and accepted it, so he nodded in agreement.

"Don't worry, I definitely won't tell Shushu."

Xie Yicheng would definitely not tell Yun Shu. If he did, Yun Shu might not be able to hold back and blurt out that the college entrance examination would be reinstated in October 77.

When Yun Shu wants to take the exam, Xie Yicheng is also of suitable age and can naturally take it too. After all, there are plenty of married people with children, around thirty-four years old, taking exams with families to support. Besides, university students receive subsidies and are guaranteed job placement after graduation. Can the brigade leader really stop them?

In short, the topic didn't go any further or develop. Xie Yicheng only discussed with the captain about finding an opportunity to recommend Yun Shu to go to the city, but they hadn't made a decision yet. After all, Xie Yicheng still needed to ask Yun Shu for her opinion.

……

We had arranged to have lunch together last night, so Xie Yicheng took some persimmons and vegetables from home and went to the educated youth settlement.

From the time he was able to earn money, he contributed to his family's household expenses, and he continued this practice even after joining the army and being discharged. He had enough money for two people with some left over, so he never considered himself an outsider at his uncle's house.

He can just say what he wants to eat, and no one will think he's taking advantage of anyone if he wants to take anything.

Upon arriving at the educated youth settlement, Xie Yicheng saw her girlfriend kneading dough at the door before even entering, while her girlfriend's best friend washed vegetables by the well. Xie Yicheng quickened her pace, went inside, washed her hands, and took over the task of kneading dough from Yun Shu.

We decided yesterday to have spring pancakes today, along with shredded pork with sweet bean sauce and stir-fried shredded potatoes, and a tomato, potato, and cabbage soup. Even though it's not in season, what can I do when Yunshu likes to eat them?

Xie Yicheng was strong and kneaded the dough until it was elastic and smooth. Yun Shu helped by adding water and flour, and soon the dough that covered her hands was neatly folded into a ball.

Nodding in satisfaction, Yun Shu took out the pork tenderloin that her best friend Jing Shu had generously provided. Her knife skills weren't as good as Xie Yicheng's, so she let him cut it. Otherwise, it wouldn't be shredded pork with sweet bean sauce, but rather pork strips.

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