Not only the Lu family, but also the Liu family were in a state of turmoil.
After Liu Guangying went to work, he went to find out who the educated youth who was dating Lu Changzheng was. Because there was something about making quilts the day before, it was easy to find out.
When educated youths go to work in the mountains and countryside, the county area where they arrive is responsible for publicity, culture and education, and the archives of educated youths are in the hands of commune propaganda officers.
Liu Guangying made an excuse and told Deng Heng, the propaganda officer, that he wanted to check the files of female educated youths in the commune.
Deng Heng originally wanted to give it to her directly, but suddenly remembered that the secretary had specially trained them on work confidentiality some time ago. He made an excuse, saying that he would look for it and send it to her later.
As soon as Liu Guangying left, Deng Heng immediately went to Secretary Geng Changqing for instructions.
Liu Guangying waited in the office for a long time, but did not receive the file. Instead, she waited for a call from the commune secretary asking her to come to his office.
Liu Guangying felt a thump in her heart and quickly reflected on her recent work. It seemed that there was nothing wrong with her. Then he breathed a sigh of relief, took his notebook and went over to hear what new instructions the secretary had.
After Liu Guangying came over, Geng Changqing waved his hand for her to sit down, and then asked.
"I heard that you want to check the files of female educated youths in the commune. Did you encounter a problem at work?"
"No, I mainly want to know more about the situation of female educated youth in our commune so that I can carry out my work in the future." Liu Guangying was a little panicked inside, but she didn't show it on her face, so her excuse made sense.
"I remember that every time a group of educated youths were accepted, the commune would hold a meeting and pass the files of the educated youths to relevant cadres for review. Didn't you record the information you wanted at that time?" Geng Changqing looked at her with sharp eyes.
Liu Guangying felt guilty: "I, I didn't remember enough details at the time."
"Be more careful when you do your work next time." Geng Changqing said, his tone was very gentle, but his momentum was overwhelming.
"I also heard something this morning. You were asking people who the educated youth who was dating Comrade Lu Changzheng was."
"I also heard that you acted as a matchmaker for your niece and Comrade Lu Changzheng before."
Geng Changqing tapped his fingers on the desk. The sound was not loud, but in Liu Guangying's ears, it was deafening. Her face turned pale, cold sweat broke out, and her lips opened and closed several times, but she didn't say a word.
After waiting for a while, seeing that the other party did not explain, Geng Changqing said again.
"As cadres, you should focus all your energy on work, serve the people, do more practical things, and contribute to socialism. Be more open-minded and don't engage in bureaucracy and retaliation."
"The file is on my desk. If you really need it, take it."
Liu Guangying didn't know how she got out of the secretary's office. She didn't dare to take the files anyway. She was still on pins and needles when she got back to the office. She finally made it to get off work, then immediately got on her bicycle and rushed to her eldest brother's house.
As soon as she entered the house, Liu Guangying scolded her elder brother, sister-in-law and Liu Ping.
She has worked in the commune for so many years. Although she has no political achievements, she is still conscientious and diligent. Now, because of my niece's misdeeds, I got such a big deal from the secretary.
After Liu Guangying said, "She will no longer care about Liu Ping's affairs," she slammed the door and left.
The four members of the Liu family looked at each other. Although they didn't know what happened specifically, they also knew that Liu Guangying's manipulation of the female educated youth's file had alerted the higher authorities.
It seemed that there was indeed someone behind that female educated youth.
"A Ping, let's forget about it. Mom will find a better one for you. Don't let your sister-in-law lose her job by then." Sister-in-law Liu quickly warned Liu Ping, fearing that she would cause something that would affect her sister-in-law's work.
If that were the case, her sister-in-law could come to her house and overthrow it.
Although Liu Ping was unwilling to give in, she had no choice but to endure it for the time being. He nodded and said "ok" before slamming the door and entering the room.
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That night, many people tossed and turned and could not sleep peacefully, but Su Mo had a good night's sleep.
Because he absorbed a lot of energy during the day, before going to bed at night, Su Mo used his powers over and over again to regulate himself with the vitality of the wood element.
Although the original owner's living conditions are relatively good, her body is actually thin and in a sub-healthy state.
Under the warmth and nourishment of wood vitality, the entire body is slowly repairing from the inside out. Even the skin damaged by the sun has been improved, dryness, dullness, and dullness have faded, and it has become white and supple again.
When washing up the next day, Ma Xiaojuan stared at Su Mo from time to time.
"Xiaojuan, what are you looking at? What is there on my face?"
"It's nothing. I'm just looking at your face. Why, when we went to the countryside, everyone got a lot darker, but you didn't. Instead, you looked whiter than before. What did you use to wipe your face?"
Su Mo rolled her eyes at her, "You don't know what I'm wearing? Isn't it Yashuang? You also have a bottle."
"Then why do I get so much tan?"
"You are naturally dark, but I am naturally fair. I am naturally beautiful. You cannot envy me."
Su Mo was in a good mood, so she started joking. She was raised with special powers, and Ma Xiaojuan really couldn't envy her.
"Okay, Su Mo, how dare you tease me, let's see if I don't tickle you." Ma Xiaojuan pretended to tickle Su Mo.
Su Mo giggled and dodged.
Lin Xia looked at the "white-skinned" duo fighting with disdain and whispered: "If you don't work actively every day and are lazy and slippery, how can you not be white?"
Ma Xiaojuan had sharp ears and happened to hear it, and immediately retorted.
"Who is not working actively? Su Mo got 6 work points yesterday."
Lin Xia curled her lips and said, "Comrade Lu Changzheng didn't help."
"What's wrong with helping? They are also human beings. You can't envy them!"
Lin Xia was so angry that she walked into the room.
She complained to Zheng Caiping who was in the room: "Look at how successful they are."
"Forget it, why did you offend her? When she gets married, she will be the party secretary's daughter-in-law. If she gives you little shoes to wear in the future, where will you cry?" Zheng Caiping advised.
"She dares? If she dares, I will go to the commune to report her." Lin Xia said bitterly.
Zheng Caiping shook her head and said nothing more. Lin Xia is too extreme sometimes.
Today's breakfast was still sweet potatoes. Su Mo took two at random and followed everyone to the brigade headquarters.
As soon as she arrived at the brigade headquarters, she saw Lu Changzheng walking towards her. Ma Xiaojuan immediately took Chen Lan aside in a sensible manner.
"Daughter-in-law, my marriage application has been approved. Let's go to the brigade to get a certificate. We'll go to the commune to get the certificate today." Lu Changzheng said in a low voice.
"Ah? So soon?" Su Mo was a little surprised. She thought it would take several days.
"I'm sorry, wife. Once the banquet is laid, I will return to the team in a few days."
Time is still running out and I can't stay with my wife for a few days before I have to leave again.
It was something that had been discussed long ago and there was nothing to argue about. Su Mo and Lu Changzheng went to the team leader to get a certificate and asked for the afternoon off.
It was very quick to go to the commune to apply for a marriage certificate and it wouldn't take long, so Su Mo only took half a day.
Lu Changzheng felt helpless when he saw that his wife loved working so much.
"Daughter-in-law, we have decided to hold the banquet on October 1st, what do you think? It happens to be the National Day, and the day is festive and memorable."
Su Mo calculated that October 1st would be four days later. The autumn harvest would be over by then, and she should have time to sew the quilt cover.
"Okay, just look at the arrangements." Su Mo had no objection.
So, the two of them decided to have a meeting on October 1st.
When Lu Changzheng told Li Yue'e, Li Yue'e didn't even bother to roll her eyes and just said "I understand."
Fortunately, she had been prepared, otherwise she would have been blinded in such a hurry. I really didn't realize that her third child is still impatient.
In the afternoon, Su Mo put on a white dress and small leather shoes, and her hair was specially braided into a fluffy and beautiful fishbone braid. Lu Changzheng and Lu Changzheng, who were wearing new military uniforms, took the certificate issued by the brigade and went to the commune office to get their marriage certificate.
Marriage certificates at this time were shaped like certificates, with Chairman Mao's quotations printed on them.
Marriage certificate from the 1970s
Looking at the stamped marriage certificate, Su Mo suddenly felt a little dazed.
Is she getting married now?
With this man whom I have known for less than four days?
To obtain a marriage certificate, the commune provides ticket subsidies, including a 16-foot cloth ticket, a cigarette ticket, and a candy ticket. There were originally coupons for cotton pads, but since the commune had a workshop, they didn't give them to them.
Lu Changzheng gave all the cloth tickets to Su Mo, "Daughter-in-law, you can take the cloth tickets. Then you can make clothes or do anything with the cloth. I took the cigarette tickets and candy tickets and exchanged them for the banquet."
When Lu Changzheng saw that Su Mo didn't answer, she was still in a daze, his heart tightened, and his voice became much louder: "Daughter-in-law, what's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing, it just feels a bit unreal." Su Mo was awakened by Lu Changzheng's voice and smiled.
Lu Changzheng took Su Mo's hand, pressed it on his chest, and said scornfully: "Daughter-in-law, touch it, it's very real."
Su Mo was amused by Lu Changzheng's appearance, and took back her hand and hit him lightly.
If nothing unexpected happens, I will be with this man for the rest of my life.
Su Mo stretched out her hand and said in a serious tone: "Hello, Mr. Lu. Please take good care of me for the rest of your life."
Lu Changzheng stretched out his hand to hold it, and said solemnly: "Promise to complete the mission."
