His predecessor failed

Chapter 73 Lin Wu Transferred

Then the next one followed, and soon, two hours passed, and all the team members who had handed in the medicinal materials received their rewards. Everyone was celebrating as if it were a holiday, including the educated youth. Not only did they help in the processing plant, but there were also a few old educated youth who helped collect medicinal materials. Although they did not collect as much as the team members, it was still an income. After going to the countryside for so long, this was the first time they received compensation other than farming. This also injected new vitality into the old educated youth.

In this settlement, the highest amount received was 42 yuan, the lowest was over ten yuan, and even the little boy Ping'an received more than twenty yuan, so everyone was completely relieved this time. Picking herbs really can make money, and it is quite valuable. For a time, Su Zhuzhu's status in the Red Star Brigade was second only to the brigade leader. This was all thanks to the good suggestion made by Su Zhiqing to set up a medicinal material processing factory, which benefited the entire Red Star Brigade!

The team leader emphasized to everyone that we must plant medicinal herbs after the spring. Although it is quick to pick them in the back mountain, the quantity is too small and the supply is too small. Only by planting medicinal herbs on a large scale can everyone's income be increased exponentially. Of course, grain planting cannot be relaxed, and spring ploughing still needs to be given equal attention. Therefore, we must work together, not be afraid of difficulties or hardships, and do a good job in both hands.

After settling the accounts with the team members, we started to settle the wages of the employees of the medicinal materials processing factory. Although everyone has to do both team labor and work in the medicinal materials processing factory, no one is afraid of hard work or fatigue.

Besides, if the processing plant continues to develop like this, it will have full-time workers sooner or later. Thanks to the efforts of Zheng Qiwen and his colleagues, they have already contacted the county machinery factory for the dryers and other machines needed for medicinal material processing. They are just waiting to take the money to the machinery factory to pick up the goods after settlement. After all, the generators are supported by the county, and the dryers are not that difficult to get. So the factory decided to buy them with their own money, after all, they can afford them now.

That's right, after some settlement, in addition to paying the team members for collecting herbs and the employees' three months' salary, the medicinal materials processing factory made a surplus of nearly 800 yuan in three months, and this is only the starting stage.

At a meeting in the factory, it was decided that the money would not be used to repay the cost of building the processing plant. Instead, Zheng Qiwen and Peng Aiguo were arranged to go to the county machinery factory to buy and install the necessary equipment. Once the equipment was in place, all the money would be earned back.

That day was the day that Zheng Qiwen and his colleagues were going to the county machinery factory. Early in the morning, Peng Aiguo drove a tractor and took Zheng Qiwen and Wang Jiaguo to the county town.

By the afternoon, everyone gathered in the processing plant again, thinking that Zheng Qiwen and the others would be back soon. Even some team members had heard that new equipment was arriving today and were ready to come over to help.

Finally, under everyone's expectant eyes, the sound of the tractor came from far away. Everyone rushed to the gate to watch. Su Zhuzhu and others quickly opened all the gates to facilitate the tractor to enter and exit.

The tractor drove into the gate of the medicinal materials processing factory. Su Zhuzhu noticed with her sharp eyes that there was a man in green military uniform in the truck bed. When the man turned around, it turned out to be Lin Wu.

Su Zhuzhu waved happily.

"Brother Xiaowu, Brother Xiaowu, come down quickly!"

Lin Wu had already seen Su Zhuzhu. He picked up his marching bag and a large bundle and jumped off the tractor.

"Brother Xiaowu, why are you here? What a coincidence that you ran into Zheng Qiwen and the others."

Su Zhuzhu quickly took Lin Wu to the office and sat him down. She poured him a cup of tea and told him to take a rest first. She didn't need to worry about the yard because Zheng Qiwen and the others could handle the equipment anyway.

"It was quite a coincidence. I came out of the train station and was about to go to the bus station to catch a bus. I saw Zheng Zhiqing and his team driving a tractor passing by the bus station, so I chased after them."

"Zhuzhu, the last time I came to see you, didn't I tell you that I would be assigned to the army after the New Year? Hehe, I told Grandpa that I wanted to join the 624th Army. Grandpa knew you were here, so he said hello. I came here in advance after receiving the transfer order. I came to see you first, and then report to the army in a few days."

"This bag contains all the things that Auntie prepared for you. You can open it and take a look when you get back to the Youth House."

Su Zhuzhu wanted to pick up the bag, but Lin Wu stopped her and lifted it up easily with his strong arms.

After watching the excitement, Su Zhuzhu couldn't help much, so she said hello to the factory and took Lin Wu back to the Youth League Institute.

Thinking that Lin Wu had sat on the train for such a long time and had been bumped along the way by the tractor, and probably hadn't had lunch yet, Su Zhuzhu went into the kitchen and planned to make something for Lin Wu to eat first.

Lin Wu washed his face and came to help light the fire since he couldn't sit still.

I fried two golden eggs with lard and cut a piece of sausage. I stir-fried it in the same pan with the same oil for frying the eggs, then simmered it in some boiling water. While the sausage was simmering, I went to Duan Xiaoling's vegetable garden and picked some cabbage sprouts. The cabbage sprouts in this season are the most delicious, sweet, crisp and tender.

After the sausage is cooked, sprinkle a handful of garlic leaves, stir-fry for a few times and serve. Add boiling water directly to the pot, then put in a handful of noodles and washed cabbage sprouts.

Take the pot off the heat, add seasoning and chili peppers, then put eggs and sausage on the noodles. The sausage and egg noodles that suit Lin Wu's taste are ready, filling a large bowl.

Su Zhuzhu sat at the table and watched Lin Wu slurping noodles. He looked really hungry. He had never eaten so voraciously before.

After asking, I found out it was true. He was in such a hurry to come to the Red Star Brigade that he didn't even have anything to eat at noon.

Seeing that Lin Wu was eating with relish, Su Zhuzhu rummaged through the kitchen cabinet and took out a plate of fermented tofu, a specialty of Province H, and motioned for Lin Wu to try it, but she didn't know whether he would like it or not.

Lin Wu is a real foodie. He felt the charm of fermented tofu after just one taste. Soon, the whole small dish of fermented tofu was finished with noodles. Lin Wu's favorite was the Chinese sausage. He couldn't stop eating one piece after another. It was so delicious that it made him cry.

Su Zhuzhu twitched her lips. She didn't know how much water she would need to drink after eating so much today.

After eating the noodles, he didn't let Lin Wu wash the dishes, but urged him to go back to his room to rest first, and told him to pack his clothes and take a shower in the bathroom after 20 minutes so that he could go to Zheng Qiwen's dormitory to rest early in the evening.

If it was someone else, Su Zhuzhu would have to spend some time thinking about how to entertain him. But if it was Lin Wu, Su Zhuzhu would just cook whatever is delicious without any thought. Who says Lin Wu is a foodie!

I have to talk to Ping An and see if there is anything I can send to her.

When I arrived at Ping'an's house, I only saw Ping'an's grandmother. Ping'an's grandmother liked Su Zhuzhu very much and told her that Ping'an had gone to the mountains to collect herbs. Basically, he would collect herbs in the mountains whenever he had time.

How can you like it? Not only did he treat his grandson's injuries, but he also found ways to subsidize them both. The good life they are living now is better than ever before.

Su Zhuzhu could only tell Grandma Ping'an the purpose of her visit, left a handful of White Rabbit milk candies for the old lady, and then returned to the Youth League Institute.

Lin Wu had already gotten himself some hot water to take a shower, so Su Zhuzhu went back to her room to pack up the things that Sister Ran had brought her.

Now Su Zhuzhu is too lazy to think about whether to call her Aunt Wu or Sister Ran in the future. She will decide when the time comes.

But Sister Ran brought her a lot of things this time, no wonder it was such a big bag. There were three boxes of vanishing cream alone, and a new Plum brand watch. Su Zhuzhu tried it on and found it quite nice. Although it was not as good as the later styles, it could attract a lot of people's jealousy if worn in this era.

In addition to these two items, there are mostly clothes and shoes, as well as local specialties, chocolates, and various candies.

After packing up all the things, she opened the letter under the bundle. In the letter, Sister Ran said that she was finally going to be Zhuzhu's mother-in-law. She was so happy that she wanted to hug her Zhuzhu and spin around. She also complained about He Qiaojin for being so troublesome. What she talked about most was what their plans were, when they planned to get married, what to do for the wedding, whether they would follow the army after the marriage, or return to Beijing. Finally, she said that she planned to redecorate their new house, and asked Su Zhuzhu to write back to tell her what effect she wanted so that she could prepare it for them early.

His words were full of expectations for the young couple. Su Zhuzhu did not write back immediately, but put the letter in her drawer and planned to write to her in the evening.

While Lin Wu was still washing, he quickly took out a large piece of pork belly, some ribs, and a large fish from the space, preparing to make a good meal for Lin Wu in the evening.

Su Zhuzhu sometimes thinks that she and Lin Wu are quite funny. She treats Lin Wu as her younger brother, and Lin Wu treats her as his younger sister. The two of them are like family, not relatives.

After taking a shower, Lin Wu was sent to the male educated youth dormitory to rest, so Su Zhuzhu postponed dinner.

After a good sleep, Lin Wu woke up to the long-awaited dinner. Su Zhuzhu cooked, and Liu Yuanyuan helped. They made a big pot of shiny red braised pork, which was poured into the pot and sprinkled with a handful of emerald green onions. The aroma was so fragrant that it could make people dizzy. In addition to the braised pork, Lin Wu ate cumin spare ribs for the first time, and the boiled fish he had always missed. There was also a big pot of bacon and radish stewed in it. When the soup was stewed until thick and white, a handful of garlic leaves were added, which was another different kind of authentic delicacy.

Lin Wu had a good living condition since he was a child. Not to mention when he went to the He family, he lived and ate with the He family all the time. His living standard was much higher than others. He still felt that the food at Su Zhuzhu's was the best. Not only was he willing to eat, but it was also delicious! He wanted to eat his tongue every time he had a meal.

So Lin Wu usually doesn't talk when eating, and his attention is all on the bowl.

Put a piece of braised pork in your mouth, it is fat but not greasy, melts in your mouth and leaves a long aftertaste. Then scoop a spoonful of gravy and pour it on the rice, and a bowl of rice is finished in an instant.

Lin Wu's favorite dish for dinner is cumin spareribs. The ribs are fried until golden brown and wrapped in unique spices. Even the bones are chewed up and swallowed. No wonder Su Zhuzhu is willing to eat it. In this era, ordinary people are reluctant to add more than two drops of oil when cooking, but Su Zhuzhu can make fried dishes without hesitation.

The boiled fish is just as delicious as before, and it still has the same taste that I miss. Slice the bacon and fry it to release the oil, then add boiling water and stew it, and finally put in the frosted white radish to stew together. Looking at the list, the actual aroma is so overbearing. This is the charm of bacon. This is the most popular dish in H Province in winter, and it is simple to prepare. Su Zhuzhu fell in love with it after eating it once, and specially stewed a pot for Lin Wu to try. Lin Wu lived up to his expectations and ate two large bowls of bacon stewed with radish.

Fortunately, soldiers have a large appetite, so they have to eat by the basin, otherwise they will definitely have indigestion if they eat so much. However, after the meal, Su Zhuzhu took out hawthorn slices from the space and let Lin Wu eat some. She was really afraid that he would be full, so after eating the hawthorn slices, she took Lin Wu for a walk in the courtyard of the Youth Institute before letting him go back to rest.

The educated youths were all very familiar with Lin Wu. Last time Lin Wu came, he also lived in the male educated youth room, so he integrated into the educated youth institute without any hesitation. Every day he followed Su Zhuzhu or Zheng Qiwen and others to help in the medicinal material processing factory, or went into the mountains to chop wood and catch game together, and sometimes helped the processing factory deliver medicine to the health center.

Anyway, as long as Lin Wu came, Su Zhuzhu never had to worry about fetching water or chopping wood. Lin Wu arranged everything for her, including hygiene, and he would bring back some food from the mountains and water from time to time.

Although Lin Wu doesn't talk much, it doesn't stop him from getting along well in the Red Star Brigade. Recently, he often goes out with Ping An. As the weather gets warmer, there are more fish. The two of them either go to the river to catch fish or dig eels in the fields. Although the harvest is not as big as in hot weather, it is still pretty good. So there is no shortage of delicious food on Su Zhuzhu and the others' table recently. In addition to pheasants and rabbits, there are also plenty of fish and eels.

All in all, Su Zhuzhu has been eating well since she went to the countryside. She has grown a lot taller, but she has not gained weight and is still thin and weak. It is obvious that girls change a lot when they grow up. They become more and more beautiful, pure and sexy, and have very good skin. Liu Yuanyuan and Duan Xiaoling are very envious of her. They said that if they were not women, they would definitely snatch Su Zhuzhu from Comrade He.

Seeing that Lin Wu was about to report to the army, Su Zhuzhu began to prepare all kinds of delicious food, filling a big bag. Although Lin Wu repeatedly emphasized that he would come as long as he had leave, he still brought more when he left.

Lin Wu didn't want to waste time taking the main road, nor did he want to ride Su Zhuzhu's bicycle, so he just climbed over the back mountain with his backpack on his back. Fortunately, he had spent a lot of time in the back mountain and was familiar with the small paths. He had also asked the hunters in the village carefully before, and they were quite skilled. It was rare to encounter large wild animals in the mountains. Su Zhuzhu was not worried about getting lost or encountering danger at all, and she had a natural trust in soldiers.

The letters to Beijing and Suzhou were also sent out two days ago, and a lot of preserved food was also sent for everyone to try. However, in the letter, Su Zhuzhu did not respond to He's mother's questions about her preferences. She only said that she would discuss it with He Qiaojin first and then tell her family.

He Qiaojin also sent a letter, rambling about applying for a family home, and that he might have to go on another mission after the New Year. He didn't know if he could get the marriage certificate with her in time within the validity period of the marriage report. His words were full of helplessness and dissatisfaction. On the contrary, Su Zhuzhu was not so anxious to get the marriage certificate. After all, this body was only 18 years old this year. In modern times, 18-year-olds who just graduated from high school are still children! So Su Zhuzhu was really not in a hurry. She was busy studying Chinese medicine, reviewing textbooks, and busy with the processing plant. She was so busy that she was dizzy. Since she agreed to be with He Qiaojin, she had to write letters. In the past, she only occasionally sent letters to Jingshi or Su Zhu. Now she has to reply to He Qiaojin every three or five days, and she has to go to the post office to send it after writing. If she is late for one or two days, He Qiaojin's letter will be urged. At the most frequent time, he sent two letters a day.