Beautiful beauties in the 80s courtyard

Chapter 441 It's only others who will be embarrassed.
Lin Xiaomin recalled what Lu Qiaoge had told her and said with a smile, "Qiaoge told me that if possible, a publishing house will ask me to draw these comic books in the future."

Cheng's mother hummed in agreement, but didn't say anything more, since it wasn't 100% certain that it had already been published.

For her, the real thing was seeing the book printed, displayed in Xinhua bookstores, and finally receiving the royalties.

Lin Xiaomin then added, "Mom, you mustn't tell anyone. If this doesn't work out, people will laugh at us. We're family, and I definitely won't keep it from you."

"Don't worry, I'm not that gossipy. How could I tell someone something like this?"

This conversation eased the awkward atmosphere between the two of them considerably.

Lu Qiaoge actually went to the post office and mailed the comic book out.

It's definitely not going to happen before the new year.

The mail delivery speed is very slow now. Even though it's registered mail, it still takes half a month to reach Beijing. Then comes the Spring Festival. During the Spring Festival holiday, many quiet workplaces don't start work until after the Lantern Festival.

Qin Hengzhi took her to the post office to mail it. When the painting was mentioned, Qin Hengzhi volunteered, "Give it to me, I'll frame it."

"Do you know how to do this?"

Lu Qiaoge has a lot of good wood in her space, and she plans to process it herself slowly.

"I will!" Qin Hengzhi answered with great certainty.

If you can't learn it on the spot, what's so difficult about it?

Qin Hengzhi put the painting in the back, started the car, and took Lu Qiaoge to a state-run restaurant for a meal before sending her home to rest.

On the way, Qin Hengzhi said to Lu Qiaoge, "My grandfather has already retired to the second line."

Although they lived in the same city, Lu Qiaoge only visited her maternal grandmother once before New Year's Day because the grandmother wasn't a blood relative and Bai Lao was very busy.

That time, we didn't eat at home because the atmosphere at the Bai family's house wasn't good. When we arrived, Bai Jinxin and Bai's eldest uncle were both there. We didn't know what had happened, but everyone's face was gloomy.

So after exchanging a few words, Qin Hengzhi quickly took Lu Qiaoge and left.

And then the matter of going to Grandpa's house was never mentioned again.

I didn't expect him to step down to the second line so quickly.

However, Old Bai's health is not very good, especially in the last two years. "We don't need to go to his house for the New Year. My maternal grandfather is not at home. He has gone to the retirement home for recuperation and will not be back for the New Year."

That would leave only the stepmother in the house, which would definitely be awkward.

Lu Qiaoge didn't care; even if she went, she wouldn't feel awkward.

It's always others who feel awkward.

In the afternoon, Lin Xiaomin seemed to be in a much better mood, but she was clearly preoccupied.

Lu Qiaoge felt that she must have discovered the cracks in the house, so she decided to leave the matter to Cheng Wen to handle.

However, when Lin Xiaomin is working, she is a very pure person.

No wonder Cheng Wen likes her so much.

At this moment, Lin Xiaomin was completely immersed in her world. Even when she was just drawing workers, peasants, soldiers, and red flags on the blackboard on the wall with colored chalk, she was completely focused, as if she were detached from the real world.

Lu Qiaoge's impression of her improved even more.

Such a pure person shouldn't be tormented by life.

When Grandpa Sun returns, ask him if he has any solutions.

Unfortunately, there's really no news about Old Master Sun right now. Shao Le didn't go home at noon; he went home in the evening.

Chen Zhi knew that Shao Le was going to the countryside to offer condolences, so he took the opportunity to go to the Wagouzi Brigade.

I prepared things in advance, planning to visit that old scoundrel Zhao at the Zhao family's house.

Chen Zhi didn't mind taking these things.

Although they are currently renting a house, both of them have salaries.

Moreover, after the Spring Festival, the factory will build staff housing. It is said that this time the staff housing will be better than the current dormitory buildings, and half of it will belong to the owners. Even if they no longer work here, they can still live here instead of having to hand over the house once they are transferred.

But this old scoundrel Zhao always makes people feel uneasy.

Seeing the expression on Shao Le's face, Chen Zhi asked worriedly, "After you went back, did he make things difficult for you?"

Shao Le shook his head, closed the door, and then said to Chen Zhi, "I reported him and personally took him and his accomplices to the police station."

"Ah!" Chen Zhi exclaimed in surprise, a cold sweat breaking out on her back. "What happened? What's wrong?"

"Oh, it's okay, don't be afraid. He's just gambling."

I heard from my younger brother and sister that he hadn't lost a single game in the past two weeks, which was abnormal. So I directly revealed my identity and told the police officers at the police station that although I was working at the street office, I was also in charge of external reception work for Xiangyang Food Factory.

Is there something going on here that we're unaware of? We hope they can investigate thoroughly. Besides, they were gambling with a large sum of money this time. When I led my men to ambush them, they were indeed in an abandoned brick kiln outside the village. Because we arrived quite suddenly, we caught them all red-handed. The commune police station was very happy and even said they would send our unit a letter of commendation.”

Chen Zhi was stunned and couldn't help but ask, "Why would he send you a letter of commendation? Isn't he your father?" Although she didn't want to admit it, it was the truth.

Shao Le sneered: "Who doesn't know someone like him? Besides, my situation is special. Qiao Ge said that considering this situation, if anything happens, it won't implicate me."

When Chen Zhi heard that it was Lu Qiaoge who said this, although she felt a little jealous, she immediately became happy: "Ah, it was her who said it, then I'm relieved."

Shao Le glanced at Chen Zhi.

He knew his wife was somewhat jealous of Lu Qiaoge.

But what is there to be jealous of?

Shao Le was just an ordinary street office clerk; if we had to define it, it would be a comrade-in-arms relationship.

Shao Le also said, "After Zhao Laolaizi was sent there, the police station chief told me that he probably wouldn't be out for three to five years. In that case, the younger brothers and sisters who stayed in the village could live a peaceful life for a while."

I met Wu Ming. He is indeed a good person, honest and kind. He is especially good to my younger sister, Xiaoman. The two of them are childhood sweethearts and have a good relationship. I left them 100 yuan and some other things.

But Xiaoman only kept ten yuan, saying that was enough. I gave the money to Wu Ming and told him to also look after the two younger ones.

Chen Zhi didn't say anything; it would be good if they could take care of themselves.

Shao Le said gently, "I have to thank you for your understanding and support in making this possible."

Chen Zhi smiled shyly and said softly, "We're childhood sweethearts, we grew up together since we were little."

Yes, we understand each other, and although the other person has all sorts of little flaws, we are both growing.

Chen Zhi offered, "If they agree, I'll go to Xiaoman's wedding with you."

Shao Le looked at Chen Zhi, his eyes a little moist. Although he didn't want to get involved with those people, Xiao Man was really good. Not only did she not bother him, she also never bothered Shao Yonggang.

If Xiaoman hadn't come from a rural background and been burdened by her family, she might have become a worker too.

(End of this chapter)