Reborn in 1963: I Hunted and Stockpiled Meat During a Famine

"Remember to write." Niu Xiu's voice was slightly choked.

"Okay!" Liu Zhu replied and turned to leave.

He knew that Niu Xiu's willingness to wait for him meant that she had chosen him and was willing to spend her life with him.

He absolutely cannot let down such a good woman.

He secretly resolved to spend the rest of his life with Niu Xiu.

If he couldn't control his desires and had sex with her, causing her to get pregnant before marriage, she wouldn't be able to stand in the village, so he wouldn't do it.

After being heartbroken for a while, Niu Xiu went to the kitchen.

"Dad, Zhuzi is planning to go to the county town."

Uncle Niu's face, flushed red by the firelight, tightened slightly: "How did he propose marriage to you?"

Niu Xiu replied, "He told me that if I was willing to wait for him, he would come back to marry me at the end of the year; if I wasn't willing to wait, he would tell me to find someone else and cut all ties with him."

Uncle Niu took a deep breath. "What are you thinking?"

"I'm willing to wait for him!"

Uncle Niu's expression softened slightly: "You two have a foundation of affection, so waiting a year won't hurt. But you have to keep his heart firmly in your hands and not let him fall for other girls and forget about you!"

"Yes, I understand, Dad. You don't blame your daughter, do you?"

"What's so strange about that? His family is clearly doing better and better now. If you get together with him, your future is sure to be prosperous."

Hearing this, Niu Xiu wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and whispered, "I was so worried just now, afraid that you wouldn't agree and would force me to marry a stranger."

"Oh, my silly daughter, you are the apple of my eye. Isn't it better to find someone who understands and cares for you to marry than to have a marriage arranged randomly?"

"Thank you dad!"

"Alright, alright, the water's boiled, hurry up and pour it into the kettle."

"Hey, good."

Just now, Liu Zhu learned from his conversation with Niu Xiu that Niu Xiu's older brother and sister-in-law work in a bicycle factory.

He asked for the address and planned to go directly to Niu Datie and Zhang Bixiang.

The next day, I stood outside the Yonghong brand bicycle factory in the county town.

"Hey, uncle, hello, I'm looking for Niu Datie."

"Niu Datie? He's at work right now, he's busy."

"Can you find Zhang Bixiang? I'm from Zaxing Village. Niu Xiu introduced me to them. My name is Liu Zhu."

The gatekeeper glanced at him and said, "Okay, wait a moment."

The uncle picked up the landline phone and dialed a number. "Hello, ask Zhang Bixiang to come out for a moment. Liu Zhu from her village is looking for her. He was introduced by Niu Xiu."

After hanging up the phone, the uncle told him to sit for a while, and that he would be out soon.

"Thank you very much." Liu Zhu was very friendly to the gatekeeper.

"Hmm, young man, you are very polite!"

Liu Zhu smiled and sat on the iron bench outside, with a worn-out travel bag next to him.

He was wearing a cotton-padded jacket and trousers, and looked very energetic.

Usually, the clothes worn by villagers are patched, but Liu Zhu's clothes are new.

Upon seeing Liu Zhu's appearance, the gatekeeper dared not underestimate him and treated him with courtesy.

After a while, Zhang Bixiang rushed out: "Where is Liu Zhu?"

"Hey, sister-in-law, I'm here!"

Zhang Bixiang's clothes looked a bit worn, and she appeared slightly tired.

Zhang Bixiang was taken aback: "Liu Zhu? It's been so long, I almost didn't recognize you!"

"Sister-in-law, I'm looking for a way out here."

"We'll talk about the way out later. Let's go first. Your sister-in-law will take you to a restaurant. Brother Niu will be here later too!"

"Hey, seriously, my stomach is starting to rumble."

"Alright, uncle, I need to ask you for leave, just for the next half hour!"

The uncle replied, "Come on, sign here, and you'll be able to leave in a bit."

"Okay, thank you!"

Zhang Bixiang walked over to the gatekeeper and quickly signed her name.

I was thinking to myself, if I go to a restaurant I'll have to order three bowls of beef noodles, and that'll be a bit of a waste!

But there was no other way. If I didn't come out to see the people from my village today, I would be laughed at to death when I returned to the village.

Zhang Bixiang: "Uncle, please tell Niu Datie that we'll be waiting for him at the beef noodle shop."

The uncle nodded: "Okay, you guys go ahead."

Watching Liu Zhu's retreating figure, the uncle thought to himself, "This young man is really good. If the factory were to actually hire someone, he might actually be able to get in."

Just as I was thinking this, suddenly, a young woman from the personnel department took a recruitment notice and posted it on the bulletin board.

The uncle took a look

Hiring general laborers, gardeners...

Hey, Liu Zhu's luck is just unbelievable!

The uncle turned to his son beside him and said, "You brat, hurry up and run to the beef noodle shop and tell Zhang Bixiang to bring Liu Zhu to apply for the job."

The older man also found Liu Zhu agreeable and wanted to help him out.

Just as Liu Zhu and his companion stepped outside the shop threshold, they saw a young boy rushing over.

"Sister-in-law Bixiang, my dad said you took your brother to the personnel department for a job interview!"

Are they hiring now?

"Yes, the HR department just posted a notice!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Bixiang immediately turned her gaze to Liu Zhu: "You're really lucky! Back in the day, I waited for ten whole days to find a job in this factory before I finally got one!"

Zhang Bixiang was incredibly envious.

"Let's go, sister-in-law, let's hurry up and go apply for the job!" Liu Zhu chuckled excitedly.

Personnel Department.

The young woman glanced at him; the resume he submitted was fairly neat.

"Go to the garden and report to Uncle Chen. Get to work as soon as possible."

"Okay, I can start work tomorrow."

"I'll take you."

Liu Zhugang followed the HR girl to the landscaping department.

They went into a small workshop where an old man was drinking water.

"Uncle Chen, this is Liu Zhu, the new guy. He'll be working for you from now on."

Uncle Chen glanced at it and swallowed hard: "Don't tell me it's another kid who's afraid of hardship and fatigue!"

"Don't worry, Uncle Chen. I'm known for being quick at work in this mixed-surname village. I'll do my job well."

Uncle Chen looked at Liu Zhu's hands; they were indeed thick-skinned and tough. "Comrade Liu Zhu, right?"

"Yes, it's me."

"Look at your hands, they're definitely cut out for work. Report here tomorrow morning and do your job well."

"Okay, I'll go arrange a place for him to stay right away."

"Go."

The HR girl said, "Come with me, I'll arrange accommodation for you."

"Comrade, can I live with Niu Datie and the others?"

"That won't do. Niu Datie and the others are staying in a couples' room, so they can't stay with you. You came alone, so you'll have to stay in the boys' dormitory. Don't worry, there's still a bed available."

Liu Zhu thought for a moment and nodded: "Sigh, whatever you say is fine."

The HR girl led Liu Zhu to a simple room with eight bunk beds inside.

Although the accommodation was not ideal, it was bearable since there was no rent to pay.

I put my bag on the top bunk and went outside to buy daily necessities.

Essentials include a metal basin, toothbrush, and kettle.