Adored Koi in the ’70s

Chapter 73

The pigsty was dark. The fat pigs hummed from time to time. There was a little candlelight in the room next to the pigsty.

Wang Yan Sheng strode towards the room.

Huo Hua Qing was sitting in the main room. From time to time, he looked outside. His wrinkled face was full of strain and exhaustion under the weak candlelight.

Suddenly, there was a slight sound of footsteps outside. He clenched his fists and stood up at the sight of a tall man appearing at the door.

He looked at the other party and uttered, "The country is broken, mountains and rivers still exist."

Wang Yan Sheng replied, "The river flows into the ocean."

Huo Hua Qing was relieved when he heard him match his code. He turned around and blew out the oil lamp: "Come in and sit."

Wang Yan Sheng walked in, bowed deeply to him, and said, "Hello, Mr. Huo. My name is Wang Yan Sheng. I am a subordinate of Commander Jiang. Now I am the regiment leader!"

When Huo Hua Qing heard the name Commander Jiang, a concerned look appeared on his face: "Is Guo Hai okay?"

Wang Yan Sheng walked to the opposite seat and sat down. He nodded: "Commander Jiang is doing fine. He just misses you very much. This time he asked me to come and visit you!"

Huo Hua Qing sighed in his heart: "It's good that he's doing well. Tell him don't miss me. Now that with my status, it will only drag him down if he contacts me again!"

Wang Yan Sheng said, "Don't talk like that. Commander Jiang hasn't given up fighting for you all these years, but the current situation is still unstable. Although he is a commander, there are still many things that he cannot do."

Huo Hua Qing repeatedly nodded: "I understand. Don't worry. Tell him never expose his traces!"

Huo Family had been wealthy for generations. In the Republic of China, he was even more prosperous because of the establishment of factories. He was a well-known big capitalist at that time.

It was just that Huo Family had never done anything sorry to the country or its people. They had even spent their money to support the army during the war.

His only son was also killed while transporting military supplies. Even his corpse couldn't be found!

Even so, their Huo Family was accused and got labelled as wicked people. They were sent to the farm to reform through labor!

It was enough for him to suffer. But his family was also incriminated to suffer with him. How can he not be resentful?

Of course, compared with other capitalists who have lost their lives, it was already a great fortune for them three to be still alive!

The people he sponsored back then had been secretly helping them over the years.

The fact that they were able to come to the Qili production team from the farm wasn't due to their luck. In fact, most of the wicked people on the farm weren't bad people. If it wasn't for someone operating in the dark, it would definitely not be their family's turn to come out that time.

They had been in the Qili production team for a few months. Although they lived next to the pigsty, have to raise pigs, and clean up dung every day, but these were really nothing compared to the farm!

In addition, most of the people in the Qili production team were relatively kind, especially Qiao Family, who often help them. This life was completely unimaginable for them before!

Wang Yan Sheng spoke: "Don't worry, Mr. Huo. I will definitely bring the message back to Commander Jiang! By the way, Mr. Huo is an expert in planting Chinese herbal medicines. I wonder if letting you plant would be a problem with you now?"

Huo Hua Qing was stunned for a moment. Then he nodded and answered, "Although so many years have passed, I have never forgotten the knowledge of planting. But why are you asking this?"

If it weren't for the conditions, he would like to record all the knowledge about planting for future generations.

Wang Yan Sheng explained, "During this return, I plan to ask my eldest brother, the production leader of this village, to persuade the villagers to change their private plots to growing Chinese herbal medicine. Then I will recommend your family and get you to give guidance to the villagers."

Although there was no way to get rid of their wicked people identity for a while, their status in the production team will be greatly improved this way. Once the planting is successful, they will be more respected by the villagers.

Huo Hua Qing's turbulent eyes lit up. He excitedly reacted: "Is this possible? Will your eldest brother agree? Will the villagers be willing?"

Wang Yan Sheng frowned, "I'm certain I can convince my eldest brother. But the villagers, it can only rely on fate. Everything is difficult at the beginning. Even it's it justy one or two families are willing to plant Chinese herbal medicine at the beginning. But once they smell the advantage, they won't need us to persuade them next year. They will sign up voluntarily!"

Of course, changing all the private plots to planting Chinese herbal medicines wasn't his real purpose. After all, each family had only 50 square meters of private plots. Even if the entire production team's private plots were planted, it won't have much effect.

What he wanted was to change more than half of the land of the entire production team to grow Chinese herbal medicine. As long as growing Chinese herbal medicine is more profitable than growing food, he wasn't afraid that the community won't agree.

Huo Hua Qing was a big capitalist back then. Of course he understood the value of Chinese herbal medicine. If they can be successfully planted, their family will be able to make it through!

In the future, even if he and his daughter-in-law pass away, Chi'er will still be able to survive in the production team!

He grabbed the edge of the table with a pair of rough and cracked hands. His eyes were red with anticipation.

When Wang Yan Sheng came out of the pigsty and passed by Qiao's small house, he couldn't help but glanced inside.

Who knew Pi Pi sniffed the smell of strangers and immediately barked vigilantly. In such a night, Pi Pi's voice was so loud and imposing. It suddenly woke up Qiao Family.

Candles were lit in Qiao's house. There was the sound of door opening.

Wang Yan Sheng was about to slip away, but after seeing the slender figure walking out from inside, he put back his raised foot.

Qiao Hong Xia came out with a flashlight and asked, "Who is outside?"

Wang Yan Sheng answered, "It's me, Wang Yan Sheng."

His voice was deep and mellow. It was hard to forget after hearing it once.

When Qiao Hong Xia heard that it was him, she couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. She walked to the door and said, "Third Elder Brother Wang, it's so late. Why are you here?"

Using the light, Wang Yan Sheng's eyes scanned her face and replied, "I just came back from town and was barked at by your dog when I passed by. This should be the legendary phrase, detestable people get hated by dogs, right?"

He wanted to say something witty to stimulate the atmosphere. Since he was serious and dignified, it wasn't funny at all. Instead, Qiao Hong Xia didn't know how to respond.

The atmosphere seemed more awkward.

Wang Yan Sheng pressed his tongue against his back molars as he scolded himself inwardly. He coughed, "It's getting late, so I won't disturb your, rest."

Qiao Hong Xia hurriedly nodded: "Okay, you go."

After she finished speaking, she felt she gave the vibe of couldn't wait to drive the other person away. After thinking about it, she added: "I'll show you a section of the road with the flashlight."

Wang Yan Sheng originally wanted to refuse. He was used to walking at night, but when the words came to his mouth, he swallowed it back: "Okay, then I will trouble you."

"No trouble."

Wang Yan Sheng glanced at her again before turning and strode away.

When he reached the end of the light from the flashlight, he suddenly turned around and waved at her with a smile: "Go in. I'll watch you go in before leaving."

Qiao Hong Xia looked at the smile on the corner of his mouth. Her heartbeat suddenly lost its rhythm for a moment. It wildly beated.

Her face became hot. She turned and ran away without saying a word.

Wang Yan Sheng watched her "depart without a word of farewell". Deep doubts flashed in his eyes. After thinking about it, he couldn't understand what he said just now that she didn't like.

After standing for a long time, he shivered a bit when the night wind blew over. Only then, he turned around and walked towards Wang's house.

...

The next day, Da Qiao stared at her third aunt and asked curiously, "Third Aunt, why do you have dark circles under your eyes too?"

Eldest Aunt got dark circles because she had to get up in the middle of the night to breastfeed. Fifth Aunt had dark circles because she had to study nursing. So what was the reason for Third Aunt?

Qiao Hong Xia's face went hot. She responded with a guilty conscience, "Third Aunt didn't rest well last night. Did you have breakfast?"

Da Qiao nodded obediently: "I have eaten. I heard from Mom that Pi Pi woke everyone up last night., I will go and reason with him in a while!"

Seeing how cute she was, Qiao Hong Xia couldn't help reaching out and rub her hair. Then she took out two big white rabbit toffees from her pocket and said, "Take it."

Da Qiao smiled with curved eyes: "Thank you Third Aunt. Then I won't be polite."

When Qiao Hong Xia heard her little adult's tone, she couldn't help laughing.

Da Qiao didn't eat the white rabbit candy. Instead, she turned around and gave it to her mom.

She heard from Godmother that seven white rabbit candies were equal to a cup of milk. It was good for the body. So she always stuffed her mom with candies during this period.

When Qiao Hong Xia saw that Da Qiao was finally sent away, she sighed in relief while covering her chest with her hands.

After she went back to the room last night, for some unknown reason, she always recalled Wang Yan Sheng smiling at her.

The more she forced herself not to think about it, the clearer the picture in her mind became. She tossed and turned on the bed for a long time without falling asleep. That's why she have dark circles when she woke up the next day.

In the room, Lin Hui was helping Qiao Zhen Jun tidy up his clothes. She spoke in a gentle voice, "Shen Family had made great efforts to help us with this job. Mom took out two pieces of century-old ganoderma lucidum. Take them to Shen Family when you have time."

Some people's body will become swollen and their skin will become ugly after pregnancy. However, Lin Hui looked even better after pregnancy. Her face was ruddy, while her complexion was fair and smooth. Except for her belly, her limbs were still slender. Not the slightest sign of bloatness.

"Okay, I'll bring it over when I'm free."

Qiao Zhen Jun stared at his wife's stunning face. His heart itched. He couldn't help but leaned in and kissed her face: "Hui Hui, you are so beautiful."

Lin Hui's face flushed red. She reached out and swatted his chest, "What are you doing! It would be embarrassing to be seen by the children in broad daylight!"

Qiao Zhen Jun grabbed her hand and kissed again: "The children are still sleeping..."

Before he could finish speaking, Da Qiao rushed in. Seeing this scene, she hurriedly covered her face with her paws and turned around, "Mom, Dad, I didn't see anything!"

Qiao Zhen Jun and Lin Hui's faces were as red as boiled shrimp.

Little Dong Lin swung his short legs and ran over: "Elder Sister Da Qiao, what did you not see?"

Da Qiao whispered: "Dad was kissing Mom's hand, but I didn't see anything. You can't say that you saw it, understand?"

Doubt was in Dong Lin's small eyes. Still, he obediently nodded and replied in his baby voice, "I see. I didn't see Dad kissing Mom's hand!"

Qiao Zhen Jun and Lin Hui: "..."

Lin Hui's face was so hot that she could fry an egg. She secretly pinched Qiao Zhenjun.

Qiao Zhen Jun gasped in pain. His heart felt sweet though. He would still kiss her next time!

Today was the day when Qiao Zhen Jun went to the food factory to report for duty. At the same time, Qiao Zhen Min was also leaving to go back to the county city to work.

Qiao Zhen Jun went to work in the town, but he was only a temporary worker. So his household registration was still at the production team. He didn't go to work in the field, so he naturally had to ask the production team leader for leave.

With this leave, the news news couldn't be concealed. Everyone was envious!

"Oh, Qiao Family is really prospering. The family has two employees. I really envy!"

"Oh, at this rate, Wang Family will definitely be overtaken!"

"Old Second Qiao, was your job introduced to you by the deputy chief? Is there any way to introduce me?"

"Yes, yes. We are from the same production team, you can't hide it!"

"Old Second Qiao, my eldest son is very strong. He can do anything, even if it's tiring and dirty. Could you recommend him a job?"

The villagers surrounded Qiao Zhen Jun, latched onto him, and asked him to introduce their family to employment.

Qiao Zhen Jun's face flushed. He explained, "I'm just a farmer. How can I introduce you to work?"

The villagers were displeased with this response. He couldn't do anything, but the deputy chief could!

Seeing his second elder brother like this, Qiao Zhen Min had no choice but to help: "You can go if you want. A temporary worker employment is 800 yuan. As long as you give the money, I will introduce you to one!"

Eight hundred yuan!

My goodness!

Not to mention that the fact that many people in the production team can't come up with this much money, even if they can, who would want to!

Temporary workers were generally paid between 15 yuan and 20 yuan. It takes at least three years to repay the principal cost. The problem was that most people have more than one son in the family. After the money is given, who should the job be given to?

No matter which son it is given, the other sons will definitely not be happy. There will inevitably be family conflicts at that time!

So when this came out, everyone rest their thoughts.

Of course, some people felt even more uncomfortable. Such as Xing Hua, who once wanted to marry Qiao Zhen Min.

Xing Hua eyed Qiao Zhen Min from a distance in the crowd. Felt that he stood out more and more. People couldn't take their eyes off him.

She squeezed the tool in her hand tightly as hated boiled within. If Qiao Xiu Zhi hadn't stopped her, she would have been Qiao Zhen Min's wife!

After Qiao Zhen Min left, Xing Hua was in a bad mood all morning. So she went to Fang Xiao Juan's thatched hut after work.

"Xiao Juan, old Second Qiao is going to be a worker in the town. Do you know this?"

She was in a bad mood and wanted someone to accompany her. That's why she told Fang Xiao Juan the news.

Xing Hua thought that Fang Xiao Juan would definitely grit her teeth in anger and vent out when she heard this.

Unexpectedly, Fang Xiao Juan was only slightly startled. She shrugged and said indifferently, "What does it got to do with me whether he's a worker or not. I have nothing to do with him 800 years ago!"

Xing Hua froze on the spot!

This light-hearted Fang Xiao Juan wasn't like Fang Xiao Juan at all!

"Xiao Juan, are you really not angry?" She eyed her suspiciously. Desperately trying to see something from her face.

Fang Xiao Juan smiled, "Why should I be angry? Do you think that I can't live a good life now I left Qiao Zhen Jun,?"

Xing Hua was dead curious. So she leaned over and asked, "Xiao Juan, tell me honestly, did something good happen to you?"

Fang Xiao Juan smiled like she was flying on spring breeze. Stretching out her hand and brush the hair that fell from her forehead behind her ear, she responded, "I can't tell you right now. You'll know soon!"

Yesterday, she received a letter from Meng Hong Guang, saying that he never forgot her for a moment after he went back. He also said that he would come to the town to do business in ten days. She should go to town to meet him!

Meng Hong Guang was the first man she fell in love with.

He was taller than the average educated youth. Had a handsome face with a heroic aura. Among so many educated youths back then, she took a fancy to him at fist sight.

After that, she tried her best to get close to him and tried her best to gain his favor. The two were on fire a while. He had promised that once he had a way to go back to the city, he would definitely take her away!

Who knew that after he left, there was no news at all. At that time, she became the joke of the production team. In order to get herself married, she schemed on Qiao Zhen Jun.

The person who she originally thought she would never meet again in her life suddenly sent her a letter seven years later. What's more, it was during her most embarrassing and miserable state. She vowed to grasped this person and get him take her back to the city !

As long as she becomes a city dweller, what did Qiao Zhen Jun, a town worker count as?

Xing Hua was itching with curiosity at the sight of Fang Xiao Juan's peach blossom expression. But no matter how she asked, Fang Xiao Juan didn't give it away. So she rolled her eyes and walked away.

In addition to Xing Hua, another person was Chen Qiao Qiao.

This time Qiao Zhen Min came back for a total of ten days. The couple only shared the bed once!

It wasn't that Qiao Zhen Min didn't want to fulfill the job, but because that aspect was really not good. That one time ended hastily. It made her very dissatisfied.

Originally, it was more together and less apart. When will she be able to conceive a child if this goes on?

But she couldn't tell other people about her troubles. Nor could she let others see a hint of it!

Tian Jian Ming took out a packet of cloud cake from the drawer and handed it over, "Come, eat a cloud cake."

Chen Qiao Qiao shook her head: "Thank you, Doctor Tian, but I have no appetite."

Tian Jian Ming took out a slice of cloud cake and hooked his lips: "You eat it yourself, or do you want me to feed you?"

Chen Qiao Qiao's face turned red with a 'swoosh'. She stammered, "Doctor Tian, you, don't say such things. It would be bad if others heard!"

They were lone male and lone female in the health center, so they had to have some distance from the beginning. Fortunately, there were always people coming to the health center and everyone didn't dare to offend the doctor. That's why no one dared to say any nonsense.

But what if his words were accidentally overheard? They wouldn't be able to wash it out even if they jumped into the Yellow River!

Tian Jian Ming curled his lips at her and said, "You are so timid to the point of being cute! I'm joking with you! I noticed you look gloomy all day, so I want to tease you!"

When Chen Qiao Qiao heard what his explanation, she breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, there was warmth pulsing in her heart.

Tian Jian Ming handed over the cloud cake again: "Eat a slice. Don't frown all the time. When a beauty frowns, it's easy to make people feel distressed!"

Chen Qiao Qiao met his gaze. Her heart skipped a beat like the last time. Afterward, it started beating wildly.

Tian Jian Ming saw her staring straight at him. His mirth became even deeper: "Please hold it. My hands are getting sore!"

Chen Qiao Qiao came back to her senses and blushed even more. She reached out to take the cloud cake in his hand.

The two's fingertips accidentally touched. Her heart instantly beat faster. Her hand trembled and she almost dropped the cloud cake to the ground!

Tian Jian Ming pretended not to see her panic. He spoke in a relaxed but caring tone: "Did you encounter any difficulties? We are comrades who work and study together. If there are any difficulties, you must tell me!"

Chen Qiao Qiao saw how he cared so much about herself, her mood became very complicated. There were joys, fears, unspeakable grievances, and a hint of sweetness.

She lowered her head. With a purse of her lips, she answered, "Thank you, Doctor Tian, but I'm fine."

Tian Jian Ming's forehead frowned. Soon, it quickly relaxed again: "It's fine. But if something happens, you must tell me. I will always stand by your side to support you!"

The cloud cake in Chen Qiao Qiao's hand was almost crushed. She bit her lip and uttered, "Okay."

...

Ever since the production team discovered the hole in West Wood, the villagers had been thinking about going in to pick fruits and catch fish every day.

It was just that Wang Shui Sheng was afraid that everyone would snatch and fight. He got someone to blocked the entrance early in the morning. After that, he stated he'll organized everyone to go in after the farming rush. The things that are picked will be divided equally according to work points.

Everyone also felt that the division was fair. So they all raised their hands and agreed.

Today was the day to go to West Wood to pick fruits and catch fish. The entire production team was excited. Smiles were on everyone's faces.

Wang Shui Sheng selected ten young men to go fishing at the waterfall. While ten men and twenty women to pick fruit. The children were assigned to picking wild vegetables.

The wild vegetables didn't need to be handed over to the public. So every household sent someone over.

Except for little Dong Yun, who only knew to eat and sleep, everyone including little Wan'er was dispatched. Xiao Qiao was forced to go by Fang Xiao Juan.

It was unknown whether the ape dung was too thick. Soon after entering, Qiao Family bumped into lonely Xiao Qiao who was carrying a basket.

Qiao Dong He looked at Xiao Qiao and asked her younger sister in a hushed voice, "Dong Ying, do you really think she doesn't remember anything?"

Qiao Dong Ying laughed: "I don't know if she really doesn't remember. Anyway, I don't believe it!"

She had never seen a child with more scheming heart than Xiao Qiao. Even many adults can't match her!

Xiao Qiao hesitantly walked over. She bit her lip and looked at Da Qiao: "I heard that you and I are twin sisters. Is this true? Why do I feel that I don't look like you?"

When they were first born, the two sisters, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, looked quite similar. But the older they grew, the less they looked alike. Especially after Da Qiao consumed the jade beads. The difference became even greater.

Da Qiao nodded and replied, "It's true. Grandmother said that many twins don't look alike. It's nothing surprising."

"It turned out to be like this." Xiao Qiao instantly looked enlightened. Then she feebly said, "Elder Sister, can I pick wild vegetables with you?"

This time Da Qiao didn't answer.

She knew Younger Sister from the past had bad intentions towards her. Now that the other party didn't remember anything, she suddenly didn't know how to interact with her.

At this moment, Huo Chi ran over and called, "Qiao Nian Nian, your grandmother told you to come over!"

Since Huo Chi brought everyone into West Wood, the people in the production team have treated him much better. Although they still didn't let their children play with him, they no longer restrict him from walking around the village.

When Da Qiao heard his words, her eyes lit up at once. She replied softly: "I know, I'll go right now!"

After speaking, she left the crowd and ran off.

After Da Qiao left, Qiao Dong Ying didn't want to pay attention to Xiao Qiao at all. She led her elder sister and little Wan'er away without saying a word to her from beginning to end.

Soon, there was no one around Xiao Qiao.

She stood alone clutching the basket. Looking pitiful.

When the other children saw it, they came over and asked her to pick wild vegetables with them. Later, when they got back, they told the adults about it.

Everyone remarked how Qiao siblings were too indifferent and cruel. Especially Da Qiao, the biological sister. Simply no sisterly feeling at all!

Of course this was another story.

Da Qiao ran out not far before she was pulled by Huo Chi: "Come here."

Da Qiao walked over and looked up, "Elder Brother Huo Chi, actually my grandmother didn't call for me to go over, right?"

Huo Chi looked at her fair and tender face. Unable to resist the urge, he pinched her, "You're smart! I called you here because I wanted to tell you that I suspect your younger sister is pretending to have amnesia!"