The middle-aged woman who had just spoken to He Jianhong looked at Xu Hong's eyes and changed significantly.

He Jianhong came early, her mouth is clever, and she is a sixth-level worker from a food factory, her father-in-law is a cadre of the Railway Bureau, and her husband is a senior technician in a heavy machinery factory.

On the other hand, Xu Hong is young and vigorous, never knows how to consider other people's thoughts when speaking, and her popularity is far inferior to He Jianhong.

Although Xu Hong didn't understand what He Jianhong had done, it didn't mean that she didn't understand other people's faces, she suddenly blushed angrily, feeling that she was embarrassed in front of Director Li, and she wanted to ask He Jianhong clearly when she opened her mouth, but was interrupted by Yun Bai, "Xu Hong, why are you here?" Come with me quickly, Shengnan and we are waiting for you, and a few of us who are not married will have to send Shengnan over in a while." ”

Sister Wang and Qi Shufang are married, so they stay in the hall and talk to acquaintances, Yun Bai, Ou Mingxiang, Xu Hong, and Jin Yufeng are not married, and they just appear as a concubine to accompany He Shengnan.

According to Xu Hong's account, Yun Bai knew that He Jianhong was powerful, and Xu Hong was not her opponent at all.

Qi Shufang asked herself to relieve Xu Hong, and she came immediately.

"Yun Bai?" Xu Hong looked at Yun Bai who suddenly appeared in front of him in surprise, unable to remember what he almost said.

"What are you doing in a daze? Why did you forget that Katsuo asked us?"

Xu Hong didn't have time to say a word, but was pulled away by Yun Bai, and He Jianhong punched the cotton.

Qi Shufang returned to He Jianguo's side, patted his fist that trembled slightly because He Jianhong pretended not to know him, saw Li Ying beckoning to herself, whispered to him, and walked over, "Director Li, you called me?"

"You kid, didn't I say that I would go to me when I was idle? Why didn't I see you going?" Li Ying, like Sister Wang, likes to bring up her juniors, Qi Shufang is not arrogant or impatient, she advances and retreats in a certain way, neither some city people are bitter and mean, nor some country people are short-sighted, but there is an indescribable atmosphere in her bones, Li Ying likes it very much.

Before Qi Shufang could speak, Director Kang's wife said, "Ah Ying, whose child is this?" ”

Li Ying introduced: "This is Qi Shufang, the conductor under Xiaocao, and today's bride are colleagues, invited to come, his lover is my nephew's colleague, the relationship is very good, and he is also present today." ”

"In this way, she is also an employee of our railway bureau. Mrs. Kang suddenly realized that her expression was very kind.

"Yes!" Li Ying introduced Mrs. Kang to Qi Shufang, Mrs. Chen Suxin, Deputy Director Zhang's wife Wu Qian, Deputy Director Cao's wife Hua Xiaoyue, Director Jiang of the Transportation Department, Director Yu of the Finance Department, etc., except for several directors and wives, other female cadres are all from the railway department, among which Deputy Director Jin came, but his wife did not come because of illness.

Although the railway bureau and the municipal party committee are not in the same department, the government agencies and units are all in this area, and it is a matter of ten or twenty minutes walk, including various state-owned units, department stores, hospitals, and state-run hotels are all nearby.

Qi Shufang's appearance interrupted his opportunity to make friends with Li Ying and others, and He Jianhong's face was a little unsightly.

Aunt Wu Qian didn't see it, and after listening to Li Ying's introduction, her big hand immediately fell on Qi Shufang's shoulder, and her voice was hearty: "I know you, you are Secretary Huo's nephew and daughter-in-law." ”

Secretary Huo is Huo's father, the county party committee and deputy secretary of Xiaoshan County.

Aunt Wu and her younger brother Director Wu are both from Xiaoshan County, and they are very familiar with Huo's father, and they have received the kindness of Huo's father, even if there is not enough food at home now, they are looking for Huo Jianfeng to find a way, otherwise Huo's father will not go through Director Wu's door.

Qi Shufang remembered that Xu Hong and He Shengnan both said that Aunt Wu was a little unconfident because she was Deputy Director Zhang's second wife, so she liked to listen to people flatter her. This is my own specialty, first thank Director Wu for his kindness, and then say that there is such a helpful brother as Director Wu, and Aunt Wu, as an elder sister, must also be a good person, etc. Aunt Wu was very comfortable with her words, and she looked sincere, her attitude was honest, and she was telling the truth, unlike others who were weak in their hearts.

Mrs. Wu was introduced to Deputy Director Zhang by a matchmaker after the death of Deputy Director Zhang's ex-wife, and she has no problems with her character, she is very hospitable, and she works in the municipal government, and is a member of the women's committee, mainly responsible for the marriage and accommodation of the children of the government agencies.

Xu Hong said that Xu Zhaodi's object was introduced by Aunt Wu.

Li Wei and He Shengnan were able to apply for a house of less than twenty square meters so quickly, thanks to Aunt Wu's arrangement.

Aunt Wu was happy in her heart, and took Qi Shufang to know the families and female cadres of the municipal government cadres, as well as the families of the female cadres in the municipal party committee, female officials and some cadres, "Your object is the clerk in the municipal party committee, although you don't live in the house divided by the unit, you should also know each other, so as not to meet and become strangers." ”

Madame's diplomacy is very important, and Qi Shufang will naturally not let go of this opportunity.

She only kept everyone's face, name and identity in mind, said hello and then retreated, did not introduce herself endlessly, and did not slap the horse and wait for the other party to remember her immediately.

In this way, it leaves a better impression.

Moreover, because I have a good relationship with He Shengnan, I often go shopping together, and I have met many acquaintances of He Shengnan, and they are among these people, so today is not the first time we have met.

After turning around in front of everyone and returning to Li Ying's side, Li Ying was talking to Chen Suxin, He Jianhong was accompanying her, she stood aside and listened with a smile and did not say anything, without interjecting casually. Li Xia saw that no one was talking to her, so she pulled her to her family's side, and the chubby Li Yun hugged Qi Shufang's legs with both hands, and said happily: "Sister Shufang!"

The dried venison is very delicious, Li Yun was very impressed with Qi Shufang, and he drooled when he thought about it, but unfortunately his parents taught him that he couldn't ask people for things casually, so he could only swallow it aggrievedly.

The greed of the seven nephews and nieces is vivid, how could Qi Shufang not see Li Yun's thoughts?

She touched Li Yun's shaved round head, "Your mother invited me to your house to play, I will definitely go when I am free, if you are free, you can also come to my house with my sister to play, I will take out the best food in the house to entertain you." ”

"Really?" Li Yun's eyes were like two small light bulbs.

"Really. ”

Li Yun tugged at Li Xia's clothes, "Sister, sister, let's go to Sister Shufang's house tomorrow to play!"

"Li Xiaoyun!" Li Xia's face flushed, she was already shy, seeing that her brother was so shameless, she couldn't raise her head so low, and apologized to Qi Shufang again and again.

Qi Shufang said funny: "I was sincerely invited, and Xiaoyun didn't do anything." ”

In addition to Li's father, Li's mother and Uncle Li, as well as Li Wei's grandfather and grandmother, they were all here, worried that Li Xia would not be able to wipe her face around this matter, Qi Shufang hurriedly greeted the old man.

The noon time was very tense, and it didn't take long for Yun Bai and others to hug He Shengnan into the hall, of course, Li Wei personally welcomed her in, Li Wei was wearing a gray-blue tweed tunic, and He Shengnan was wearing a tweed Lenin suit of the same color, or the same dress as usual, that is, with the leader's portrait on the chest, he looked more energetic, with a strong joy on his face.

They were all holding a red treasure book in their hands, a touch of bright red was particularly eye-catching, and the image chapter was shining brightly.

Secretary Jiang inspires the newcomers with enthusiasm, saying that it is all a scene, what must be devoted to learning the leader's thoughts, must follow the leader's instructions, must serve the people wholeheartedly, etc., Qi Shufang listened drowsily, did not remember the content of the conversation, only secretly looked at Secretary Jiang, is now a more spiritual national character face, gray hair, gray eyebrows, at least fifty or sixty years old, looks upright, will really develop an extramarital affair with Xue Feng?

He Jianguo knew what his wife was looking at, and he gave her a look when he stood in the young crowd of the municipal party committee, and Qi Shufang, who was standing with the Li family, the families of the cadres of the Railway Bureau, and the female cadres, retracted his gaze and smiled at him embarrassedly.

He Jianhong pretended to be casual and asked, "Comrade Shufang, your lover's name is Jianguo?"

"yes. Qi Shufang is not cold, since He Jianhong pretended not to know He Jianguo, why did she take the initiative to mention that her husband's full name is He Jianguo?

"This name is very common, what's the surname? Your lover can work in the office of the municipal party committee, and she is really capable, and she can be said to be young and promising. Another day, I have the opportunity to come to our house with Xiaohong. He Jianhong saw that she was so popular in the municipal party committee team and the railway bureau, if it weren't for the taboo in her heart, she would have laughed with her now, she has now cleaned up the unpleasant mood of hearing the word "Jianguo", and wants to make friends with Qi Shufang, so as to facilitate Li Ying's people.

She suddenly became enthusiastic, and Qi Shufang smiled: "I often hear Xiaohong talk about Comrade Jianhong, and when I see it today, it really deserves its reputation, Comrade Jianhong is really kind and generous." She didn't answer the question she asked about her husband's surname, anyway, the two of them didn't plan to recognize her, so there was no need to let her know.

"What did Xiaohong say about me?" He Jianhong didn't believe that his tricky sister-in-law would say good things about herself.

She is shrewd, and decisive, she is good at observing words and feelings, and it is easy for her to figure out who to befriend is more useful to herself, so she is like a fish in water in the food factory, and she uses the ability to meet the source left and right, and she is promoted to the sixth level in less than ten years, and she is two levels short of the highest level. Moreover, every time she can win a sense of friendliness with a needle, she often uses the tragic fate of her parents to favor sons to let everyone know that she is strong, and she is rated as an advanced worker every year.

She has always known how to make trade-offs, in order not to let her mother's group of mud legs drag down her future, she is very resolute to cut off the relationship with her mother's family, isn't it all for her own family and does not want to become a vulgar mud leg in the eyes of the city people?

However, my father-in-law didn't like him because of this, because he was the head of the maintenance section, and he didn't understand his hardships at all.

"Xiaohong, she is young, my in-laws dote on her, and she has developed an arrogant and unabashed character, nine of the ten sentences she said are actually lies, I see that you are beautiful, speak cleanly, and are a smart person, don't believe Xiaohong's nonsense. Before he finished speaking, he heard a cough that was not light or heavy, He Jianhong snorted, and when he looked back, it was indeed his father-in-law, followed by Xu Hong, looking at himself angrily.

"You're talking bad about me behind my back?" Xu Hong pointed at her, almost dizzy.

"Xiaohong!" Xu Duanchang touched the top of his daughter's head to prevent her from continuing to yell, and turned his face to smile at Qi Shufang, "I often hear Xiaohong mention you, Comrade Shufang, you little sisters go to the newcomer to talk, I have something to say with Comrade Li." ”

"Okay. Qi Shufang said to the Li family and pulled Xu Hong away.

Xu Duanchang didn't even look at He Jianhong, walked up to Grandpa Li to say hello and congratulations, and said to Li Ying and Wang Xiaocao: "My daughter has a short temper, she can't stand being provoked by people's words, and I don't know if I'm doing well at work." Captain Wang, Xiaohong is under you, if there is anything she is not doing well, just scold her, don't be polite, just teach her how to work for us. ”

Wang Xiaocao smiled: "Look at what you said, Comrade Xu Hong has done a good job, what am I scolding her for." "Even if Xu Hong is not suitable to be a broadcaster, he can't say it, unless he has a high consciousness, he generally wants to find a light job through the back door.

Xu Duan thanked him, talked to the Li family, turned around and went to Deputy Secretary He to congratulate him, but he didn't look at He Jianhong.

He Jianhong's face was red and white for a while, her husband was not in front of her, and it was inconvenient for her daughter-in-law to appear in front of her father-in-law and say good things to dispel his dissatisfaction with her sister-in-law.

Aunt Wu thought of being a matchmaker for Xu Zhaodi, and thought of the food sent by He Jianhong at home, so she hurriedly played a round, "Comrade Jianhong, why didn't you bring Zhaodi over to see the excitement?

Following her fingers, Qi Shufang, who was deaf and clear-sighted, looked over and was a little surprised, it was actually Bai Sheng!

Bai Sheng is now busy flattering in front of various cadres of all sizes, and after helping Li Wei, he didn't pay attention to He Jianhong at all, especially to Deputy Secretary He, who looked groveling and saw that Qi Shufang wanted to cover her eyes, it was too obvious.

The person Bai Sheng wanted to marry the most was Li Xia, not Xu Zhaodi at all, but he was afraid that he would not be able to achieve his goal, so he obeyed Aunt Wu's arrangement and met Xu Zhaodi first, and he looked no worse than Li Xia at all, but his family background was not as good as Li Xia, the granddaughter of General Liu's relatives!

Bai Sheng played a good calculation with one hand and prepared with two hands.

But no one knew what he thought, thinking that he just wanted to lead the leader, and they all laughed it off.

He Jianhong's heart was very uncomfortable, she didn't bring her daughter over today because she had to go to work in the morning and afternoon, what did this Bai Sheng mean? Shouldn't he come over to greet him before and after the saddle? In front of so many people, He Jianhong still had an amiable smile on his face, and he didn't dare to express his dissatisfaction.

"Don't you see that kid is busy? It's more important to help, I'll see you anytime, I don't care about this meeting. He Jianhong quickly found himself under the steps, and his considerate and generous attitude won the praise of many people.

He Jianhong hit the snake with the stick, and soon chatted with many cadres' families and female cadres.

Without saying a few words, Secretary Jiang finally ended his speech, "Next, we have to invite today's newcomers, Comrade Li Wei and Comrade He Shengnan, to take an oath to the leader!"

What does it mean to take an oath?

Qi Shufang looked over curiously, He Shengnan and Li Wei held the red treasure book in their left hand, raised their fists in their right hands, and said in unison: "We come from all over the world, and we have come together for a common revolutionary goal. We will follow the instructions of the great leader to care for each other, love each other, and strive together after marriage. ”

Their voices were solemn and solemn, and with their oaths, the whole image of the whole person became taller.

"Good!"

"Good!"

"Good!"

Warm applause rang out, and everyone applauded vigorously.

You must remember the oath you have taken today, abide by your oath, do not do wrong things, do not violate the instructions of the leaders, and work hard to make outstanding contributions to the great motherland. Secretary Jiang's voice fell, and he personally handed over the marriage certificate to Li Wei and He Shengnan, "This is the end of the wedding!"

The applause rang out again, and Qi Shufang's hands turned red.

This is what weddings in this era look like? It's completely different from rural weddings, and it's really eye-opening.

The two families held a few tables of banquets in the canteen, there were dishes and no wine, and the chef of the canteen said in advance, everyone took the initiative to hand in the food stamps before the table, four taels per person, Qi Shufang estimated that everyone's average daily food stamps were one catty, three in the morning, four in the evening, so this meal was handed over four taels, and other meat and vegetarian dishes were paid for by the Li family, and they could eat as much as they wanted, Qi Shufang followed and paid eight taels of food stamps, and he Jianguo's.

When seated, it is all a table for men and a table, and there is no mixing of men and women, including husbands and wives who do not sit together.

Qi Shufang pursed her lips, thinking that she could eat with He Jianguo at noon today.

In addition to resting on weekends, it would be difficult for him to have lunch with He Jianguo, thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at He Jianguo, he happened to look at it, the two looked at each other and smiled, not daring to reveal the tenderness and sweetness in each other's hearts.

Even if he just laughed like this, it made the men and women around the two of them start to joke.

He Jianguo is thick-skinned and inappropriate.

Qi Shufang's face is not thin, but there is a faint flush, hearing people praise He Jianguo for his success, her heart is very happy, even happier than praising herself. Before praising He Jianguo, someone asked about the salary level, and learned that He Jianguo was a third-level clerk, and he received a salary of administrative level 21, and according to the five types of regions, he received sixty yuan and one cent and four cents a month, and he was very envious.

Qi Shufang didn't intend to be the center of everyone, so she quickly diverted the topic, praising today's groom and bride, praising Li Wei for being more powerful than He Jianguo, praising He Shengnan for being more capable than herself, and praising everyone for being very generous.

The newlyweds received a lot of gifts, the cheaper ones are basins, hot water bottles, tea trays, spittoons, quilts, pillow towels, towels, soap boxes, etc., the most important thing is towel quilts, wool blankets, etc., all of which are daily necessities that everyone bought together, as well as red treasure books, it is worth mentioning that the gift money on Qi Shufang and others has been returned, saying that they have given gifts, and they are not happy to receive gift money.

Li Wei and He Shengnan went to each table to thank everyone, none of the tables were left behind, and when they were about to leave, they remembered one thing and turned around and said: "He Jianguo, after eating, I will do a favor with a few colleagues and send the gifts I received to the new house." ”

He Jianguo's table was full of clerks, talking and laughing, and when he heard this, he smiled: "Don't worry, we are all here." ”

He Jianhong, who sat at the same table with a group of people from the Railway Bureau because he wanted to make friends with Li Ying and others, heard the words "He Jianguo", and his face suddenly changed. Unfortunately, several Qi Shufang sisters sat at this table, and she sat opposite He Jianhong.

Seeing He Jianhong's face change, Qi Shufang didn't see it.

Everyone doesn't pay attention to food, doesn't talk or sleep, and when they eat lively, they gossip a lot, but He Jianhong is restless, when others ask her, she always doesn't match her words before and after, and she sees that she has something on her mind, and then no one asks her.

He Jianhong looked at He Jianguo, who was talking and laughing with people, and finally recognized it from the familiar eyebrows, it was him, the little brother He Jianguo, who had long forgotten him, the eyebrows and eyes were exactly the same as his grandfather, and even the shape of his ears was the same, which was completely different from the previous yellow and thin face, and now he was tall and burly, and his clothes were better than those in the city. Not only did he become a city man, he worked in the office of the municipal party committee, and married a beautiful wife?

He Jianhong shook his head, he couldn't believe it, how could it be? Naughty boys who have been rolling in the mud since they were children, what they hate to do the most is to carry them to school, can they have this ability?

He Jianhong was afraid of being entangled by her mother's family, and wanted to know why He Jianguo was there today, she wanted to ask Xu Hong, but thinking that Xu Hong was not in harmony with herself, and she couldn't ask Qi Shufang, she thought about it, and pulled Aunt Wu before going to work and asked: "Where is Comrade Shufang's object?" I listen to you, it seems that you know everything?"

Aunt Wu shook her head: "I don't know." Hey, your names are similar, does it matter?"

"It's okay, it's okay. He Jianhong smiled awkwardly, her head shook like a rattle, afraid that people would ask about the relationship between herself and He Jianguo, so she excused herself from going to work and left in a hurry.

He Jianhong has always disliked those people in her mother's family, they are all ignorant and ignorant, and their only goal of survival is to reproduce. She hates the patriarchal atmosphere in the He Lou Brigade the most, everyone says that their parents are not patriarchal, that is, they don't know the truth. My grandmother said that when her mother entered the door, she passed on the two gold bracelets that her grandfather gave her to her mother, and on the day she got married, her mother didn't even mention them, didn't she just want to leave the gold bracelets to her son?

Since there are good things to think about their sons and not to remember their daughters, then let her sons provide for their old age!

He Jianhong angrily recalled this past incident, and inquired about the origin of He Jianguo and Qi Shufang, she was worried that He Jianguo would bring trouble to herself, and decided to know that she knew that she would win all battles.