Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 2015 Sending off the newcomer

Good things are approaching, and the Qingjieyuan and Jiliang Institute are also beaming with joy.This joy is probably also contagious, not only those who want to marry are happy, but also those who are not married, and even the elderly who are unlikely to have family disabilities or widows in this life also put on a smile.

Single women who are going to Lingao to get married are packing their bags.It's luggage, but it's actually just a few pieces of clothes.There is also bedding and bedding.They were all tied up with ropes issued by the government, and the clothes and odds and ends were stored in rattan suitcases distributed uniformly.The Senate also distributed bamboo water jugs and tinplate lunch boxes to each person for eating on the way.

In fact, they were almost all penniless at first.Most of the people who entered the Qingjieyuan were lonely women. Except for a few replacement clothes, some didn’t even have bedding and sheets. They all depended on the kindness of the wives and ladies from wealthy families in the city-this had to be approved by the Qingjieyuan’s administrators first. A layer of exploitation.What fell into their hands was always the worst and worst.

After the Guangzhou Municipal Government took over, they actually didn't have much spare energy to take care of them. It was nothing more than a layer of exploitation, so that everyone could have enough food and not wear tattered clothes.Later, they engaged in production to help themselves. Everyone earned processing fees, ate better, and bought some household belongings.Although they were just some odds and ends, it was the first time for them to have their own property.

The elders didn’t know whether it was out of guilt or “benevolence” for this blind date marriage. Every single woman in Qingjieyuan who married gave a decent “dowry”-after all, for them, the future married life is not worth it. Not so easy to go.Appropriate material compensation is also a matter of course.

This dowry is roughly equivalent to a shopping voucher for a month's average salary of a naturalized citizen.Not much to say, but you can buy a lot of things in Lingao, which can be regarded as the "opening fee" for them to organize a family.In addition, each person was given a new set of clothes - a dress and a glass mirror.

That's all for the clothes - many people think that the clothes are too "showy" and can't be worn out, but this glass mirror is a precious item that ordinary people can't reach. Women can't get enough of it when they hold it in their hands.

"Okay, everyone, don't look at it anymore, be careful to hit the mirror before it's too late to cry!" Wearing a brand-new set of "cadre uniform", He Xiaoyue said loudly, "The time for departure is coming soon, everyone pack up your luggage quickly .”

Since He Xiaoyue was rescued in the "Cultivation to Rectify the Customs Industry", she knew the dangers of the society and stayed in the shelter for a few more days. This will be completely figured out: her husband's family is certainly not a thing, and her mother's family did not treat her as a human being. After going out, the men and women outside only want to use her body for profit... After thinking about it, only the Australians help themselves without any consideration of return. Whether it was Dr. Liu back then or the Australians who cleaned up the brothel later, they never I have plotted something against myself, and after being rescued this time, I was healed and taken in. I have no worries about food and clothing... The more I think about it, the more hateful the "old society" is, and the kindness of the Australians is profound.After staying in the shelter for less than five or six days, he told Lu Cheng that he was willing to "join the group".

A cultured woman like He Xiaoyue is naturally the most favored by the Senate.So she changed herself and became a staff member of the civil affairs department.Because she had stayed in the Qingjie courtyard for several years and got acquainted with the festival wives there, after this blind date, she was sent to "take care" and accompany them to Lingao to get married.

"Bah, bah, don't talk about being discouraged," a woman spat, "it's bad luck if the mirror is broken! Let alone before you get married."

"Sister Zhen, you know that you have broken your bad luck, and you are still looking at it like this, so put it away quickly." He Xiaoyue urged.

"I haven't taken a good look at myself for many years. Now that I have this crystal mirror, can I take a good look?" Sister Zhen sighed and put down the mirror, "I've been here for 15 years in a blink of an eye! I'm old ,old."

When she was admitted to the hospital, she was still a young woman, but now Shaohua is gone, and she is almost middle-aged.In order to make a living, he was forced to come here to "observe festivals". He spent the best time of his life in a living coffin in the Sifang courtyard.Now that I finally have a chance to live a new life, it goes without saying that I am mentally excited, but I also have some doubts and fears about my future life.

"How old are you? I think your face is much ruddy now." He Xiaoyue joked, "I don't know who is blessed to marry you as a wife."

"It's old after all. How can it compare to a young girl like you—you are the lucky one." Sister Zhen said quietly, and put the mirror away.He Xiaoyue knew that she had missed the point: Although it is a happy event to be able to marry and have a life to rely on, but they are disabled after all.I am afraid that life in the future will be much more difficult than that of ordinary couples.These days, there are quite a few people who want to repent and break off their engagement.In order to ensure that the "results" are not lost, the female cadres of the shelter went all out to persuasion work-He Xiaoyue mainly did this work.She didn't dare to say more about this marriage, but said: "How lucky am I? I became a widow at a young age, and was kidnapped and almost sold to a brothel. Get out."

Sister Zhen knew what she meant, patted her on the arm, and said with a smile: "You don't have to talk about it. Since ancient times, if you marry a chicken and follow the chicken, even if you are a cripple, I will recognize it-it's better than staying here forever. But you If you say you are young, you are not too young, why don't you hurry up and find a suitable one? You are no better than Sister Zhen, you can find a better one..."

These words made He Xiaoyue's ears burn, and she scolded: "Okay, what are you pulling me for? I've made up my mind. Men don't have a good thing, and I don't want to marry. Make it easy for the Senate to be a lifetime difference Happy. The past few months have been happier than the previous ten years."

Sister Zhen laughed and said, "You're talking crazy! At first you came here under arrest, trying to find a way to escape; now that you're not expected to observe the festival, why don't you want to marry?"

"Hey, can this be the same?" He Xiaoyue said, "We used to observe festivals here, and we were all living dead."

Speaking of this, sister Zhen couldn't help but nodded.

"...I've been working for Australians for the past few months. I'm tired. I can't finish things every day, but my heart has never been so happy. It's like a bird out of a cage..."

Indeed, these days she seems to have inexhaustible strength, and she is willing to do anything.Even if it was something she didn't want to do in the past, she enjoys doing it now.

Sister Zhen smiled and said, "Yes, yes, I also feel that you are different from before—not only talk a lot, but also have a loud voice."

It is a different scene in the Jiliang Institute. The students who have succeeded in the blind date are now living together in one dormitory.They are also packing their luggage at this moment.

The students, like the chaste women in Jiliang Institute, were originally penniless—the low-class prostitutes can’t compare to the girls in the courtyard, they have countless heads, and they can always hide some valuables—the clients of the low-class prostitutes Most of the people in the group are poor people. Even if there are occasional gifts from prostitutes, they will be snatched away by the madam.

According to Wang Jun and Du Yibin's ideas, every married woman should give a generous dowry.It played a "demonstration" role, but their ideas were jointly shot down by Lin Baiguang and Ai Zhixin - they had no money, and they could not solicit sponsorship.

However, after their arguments, they finally gave the "single woman" a decent dowry. As for this student, it was considered much poorer.What was given was only some textiles such as bed sheets, towels, and pillowcases, all of which were uniformly printed with "Wedding Commemoration of the First Blind Date Conference in Guangzhou".

Although the "dowry" is meager, for the students, marrying a decent man with a stable income and starting a family is already a great thing.Compared with Qingjieyuan, which has a somewhat subtle atmosphere, the barracks in Jiliang Camp are full of laughter and laughter every day.Not only are they happy for themselves, but also the girlfriends who were not selected to participate in the blind date are also happy for them. They often come to sit and exchange "skills of controlling husbands" and imagine a new life in the future.

This side is full of joy, but the other buildings are inevitably a little deserted.Seeing that the sisters have a home, everyone is anxious-when will it be their turn?Bian Cuibao and his like are now street rats, not to mention talking, even passing by will be scolded.It seems that they were not selected because of Bian Cuibao's relationship.

Although the "activists" were not selected, they all sat firmly on the Diaoyutai.Director Lu said: There will be a chance next time—maybe there is a better man than now?

Before noon, the luggage at the two locations was ready.Lu Cheng checked them one by one.The married women gathered in the dining hall.In order to celebrate their rebirth, a sumptuous meal was specially prepared, and each of them was given a bottle of kombucha.The two directors, Lu and Mao, as well as female cadres such as Lu Cheng were present.

Seeing this posture and the food on the table, the women knew that this was a farewell meal, and it was time to leave by themselves.Everyone had mixed feelings, and the circles of many people's eyes turned red.Holding the wine glass, Lu Cheng was about to say a few auspicious words of blessing when there was a sobbing sound from below.Just as Lu Cheng said "don't be sad", she also thought about it, choked up and couldn't speak.The following suddenly burst into tears.

Director Lu was at a loss, not knowing what to do, Mao Xiuyu said in a low voice, "Let me say a few words."

Holding the cup, he walked to the front and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Mao Xiuyu—you all know him, right? I'm here today to say a few words. Let me say something arrogant, probably none of you here have I'm old here."

He never boasted about his qualifications on weekdays. When he said this, Lu Cheng couldn't help but widen his eyes curiously.

"I, Mao Xiuyu, was introduced by people in my 20s. I came to this Huanghua Temple and worked as a handyman for 30 years. I have experienced more than ten officials. I have done all kinds of jobs. The world in this Huanghua Temple is full of You know everything.”

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