It was dusk and night was spreading. I walked all the way back to Xizhangzhuang. When Carpenter Liu saw me, he complained: "Why did you come back? Xiaozhuang's mother has been back for a while."

When I heard this, I felt mixed emotions. The old carpenter turned around and tied the courtyard door, muttering: "But, Xiaozhuang hasn't come back..."

I hurriedly walked through the yard, pushed open the wooden door of the east wing, and saw Sister Hong sitting by the bed, tidying up the clothes that I had dried during the day for me. Although I had not seen each other for more than half a month, it seemed as if after several centuries, I rushed over and hugged her in my arms.

"Sister Hong, come back..." The huge joy made me choked up for a moment.

Sister Hong lowered her eyebrows and smiled, wrapped her hands around me, and said shyly: "Aren't I back?"

The long-lost passionate kiss burned each other, and the desire to gather was like a volcano erupting. I carried Sister Hong to the bed.

After the passion, I bent down and continued to kiss the dripping red lips gently, hugged Sister Hong's waist from her armpits, and buried her head between her white and tender neck: "Sister Hong, is there anything at home?"

Sister Hong let go of her hands that were holding my back weakly, and gasped and said with a gentle breath: "It's a bit hard to describe."

I gently wiped off the sweat beads from Sister Hong’s face: “Why didn’t you bring Xiaozhuang back? How is his health during this period?”

"Xiaozhuang is pretty good." Sister Hong buried her head in my arms as before, "I won't talk about this today, okay? I'll tell you about Xiaozhuang later."

"Okay, let's take care of anything together." The anxiety clouds and mists cleared over the past few days. I bit Sister Hong's nose and felt a sweetness like honey flowing in my heart.

"I heard from Fatty Zhang and the others that the contract plan of our spinning mill has been reported to the city, and it finally needs approval from the Municipal Planning and Economic Commission. They said that the plan and economic commission is in charge of this matter now..." When I said this, I looked at Sister Hong's eyes nervously. I don't know if it will make Sister Hong sad after so many years when I mentioned the master again.

Sister Hong didn't answer, staring out the window with dark eyes, and after a while, she said softly: "Do you believe in Lu Yu?"

Sister Hong’s mournful response made me a little frightened: “Sister Hong, you know... No matter what, the master... he knows our situation. At this time, he should think about everyone. After all, he has also worked as a preservation worker and also went out of the yarn mill…”

"I hope the spoiler can bring life back..." Sister Hong sighed lightly and did not continue.

The moon rose to the treetops on the fifteenth day, and the silver moonlight shone into the house. I slowed down and said softly: "Let's take some time to go to the provincial capital. The doctor said that the early treatment of Xiaozhuang's disease will be better."

"Well..." Sister Hong's voice was as ethereal as flowing water.

The wind blew outside the window, and the poplar trees in the yard were dancing. Sister Hong lay on my chest and seemed to be asleep. The floating clouds in the sky blocked the moonlight and fell into chaos around her.

The contracting touched the nerves of everyone in the cotton mill, and people were anxiously waiting for the final news. Lu Yu's name seemed to become a torch that illuminated the darkness, rekindled the hope of the cotton mill people. Lu Yu is the person in our factory. Lu Yu understands the situation in the factory. Lu Yu is the son of Lu Yu, Lu Yu has a background and ability. Lu Yu beat Erhu in the north of the city. Lu Yu snatched Yin Hong from Cui Lao pickpocket. Lu Yu would not let these people destroy the cotton mill. Lu Yu, Lu Yu, Lu Yu... For several days, Lu Yu's name sounded in my ears. It made me restless and confused.

There were constant workers from other workshops coming to me and asking about the contract plan, which made me feel like I was the leader of the Municipal Planning and Economic Commission. I explained to the people over and over again that I had not contacted the master for a long time and I didn't know about the contract. Everyone urged me to go to the city to inquire, and someone came forward to collect travel expenses for me, saying that I would not personally suffer. I knew that everyone was dying and seeking medical treatment, so I could only refuse helplessly: Even if I go to the city to find the master, he would not tell me such a major matter.

My refusal disappointed the workers. The unwilling people took action and recommended Zhang Fatty Zi and several others as representatives to continue to report the situation in the city. A few days later, Zhang Fatty Zi and others came back in the "Nissan" van of the Municipal Planning and Economic Commission. They not only went to the Municipal Planning and Economic Commission, but also met Lu Yu, the deputy director in charge of the work. Lu Yu, listened carefully to their requests and invited everyone to a meal on behalf of the city leaders.

The banquet was at the luxurious "Yunwu Mountain Hotel". It was located at the foot of Yunwu Mountain where Yuan Yuan and I had visited. This was newly built by the city to receive visitors from superiors and guests. It is said that the waiters inside were selected from the city. Surrounded by everyone, Fatty Zhang was a little crazy and laughed and said that when the waiter poured himself wine, he deliberately pretended to be drunk and secretly pinched the waiter's forearm. The snow-greasy pink girl made the girl shy and missed her pants and spit out the high-quality "Yanghe Daqu".

Fatty Zhang's description attracted everyone's cheers. Old Master Huang asked impatiently: "You went to the city for a leisurely life. What's going on with our sponge mill contracting?"

"That's right, who did we give to our cotton mill?" Everyone stopped laughing and asked in a verbal way.

Fatty Zhang raised his round and fat face and glanced at everyone proudly: "Is this... Lu Yu didn't say anything, but he expressed his opinion to everyone, saying that the city will definitely maintain the operation of the yarn mill. Isn't our production in the past few days normal?"

"What a normal thing? I heard that Director Zhao from the working group found the county health bureau and asked the yarn mill to produce some cotton cloth for the township health centers to make bedding on the hospital bed. How many days can such a job be done?" A small electrician shouted dissatisfiedly behind the crowd.

"Is this what the superior is trying to find a way for our cotton mill?" Fatty Zhang rolled his eyelids and said dissatisfiedly to the little man, "Lu Yu said that he will definitely consider our opinions, guarantee everyone's interests, and find someone who can lead the cotton mill out of difficulties."

"Isn't this nonsense? Look at those who come to compete, which one can lead us out of the predicament?" Old Master Huang replied to Fatty Zhang anxiously.

At this time, another group of people rushed into the house, squeezing the small space of the security class. Just now, squad leader Xu sat next to Fatty Zhang: "No one can say it, I just look at Secretary Cui. In his hands, our sponge mill was so prosperous. It was the old man of the Southern Barbarian who was doing it randomly, which made the sponge mill come to this point today."

"Take it down, Lao Xu! Lao Cui was having planned economics at that time. No one would let the yarn mill collapse. Now it's different." Old Master Huang shook his head hard.

"Who said Secretary Cui is not good? I don't know how better than the Nanman. He knows it, has a brain, and it also matters. If he comes to take everyone to do it again, there will be no problem." A bunch of Mao Xiaoli responded to Squad Leader Xu, his tone of a little aggressive.

"You kid didn't call him Cui Laoba all the time, why are you calling Secretary Cui again?" Someone teased next to Xiao Li.

"What are you talking about? When will I call Cui... Old Cui?" Xiao Li's defense caused a sarcastic laughter.

Xiao Li couldn't hold his face and was a little anxious. He turned around and grabbed the person who was talking. The two of them pulled and pulled, and everyone rushed to pull the frame. The house suddenly became a mess.

I took my electrician bag, stood up and walked out the door. The union's cram school was about tonight. I thought I could go over early to find Teacher Yu and tell her about my review plan for this semester.

I met Xiao Meihua, who came to the middle class in the workshop. She told me that Senior Brother Xiao Cai wanted to invite Sister Hong and me to go to Wolong Lake together in a few days. I said that in this situation, I didn’t have the heart to play. Xiao Meihua said that it was because I was afraid that I was in a bad mood that Senior Brother Xiao Cai thought of asking us to relax. I could feel the kindness of Senior Brother Xiao Cai. After so many years of time, we have become good brothers who are not relatives but are brothers. I said to go back and discuss with Sister Hong that as long as she doesn’t object, we will set a time to go together. To be honest, it has been several years since I went there. As soon as Xiao Meihua said it, I was really moved.

I left the gate of the cotton mill and rode my sister Hong's bicycle on the road. The evening breeze was no longer cold on my face. The Jingzhe had passed, the vernal equinox was approaching, and the world became more comfortable. Because I was disturbed by Fatty Zhang and Xiao Li, I came out a little early. When I was passing by the gate of the Cultural Center, I suddenly saw a familiar figure, walking out from inside with my head down.

"Xiao Guo, have you been transferred to the city?" I squeezed the brake hard in my hand and stopped in front of Modern Xiao Guo.

When Xiao Guo heard someone calling her name, he raised his head in surprise and saw me standing in front of him. His enchanting eyebrows raised and his eyes turned a little red.

"What's wrong with you?" I asked in confusion as Xiao Guo looked a little haggard but still had a watery face.

"I'm divorced and I'm back to the county cultural center." Xiao Guo lowered his forehead and his eyes were dim. He forced himself to stop the tears from flowing out.

"You're divorced, how long has it been? Why?" I was surprised.

"Their family looked down on me and hoped that their son could find someone who was a good match, so that he would develop his career in the future." Xiao Guo's nose wings fluttered, tears filled his eyes, and his voice changed tone. "At first, he was quite determined and kept twisting with his family, but later it gradually changed. There was no good thing for men, and he began to see you beautifully and pursue you relentlessly. As long as he got you, he would not cherish it when the freshness passed."

Xiao Guo's words made me feel a little embarrassed. She didn't feel anything and continued to talk about her misfortune: "Actually, I was just seconded to the city, and they were always unwilling to get me a transfer."

As we were talking, Director You, who was baring his teeth, also walked out of the gate. When he saw that I was a little unhappy, he said hello perfunctorily, and pulled Xiao Guo away. I looked at the backs of the two in a daze, and it took a while before I took another step.
Chapter completed!