In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

This is the first time Wang Xingguo has been away on a business trip for so long since he and Li Xiuping got married. The last time he went to Hong Kong, it was only for twelve days.

This escort mission took a full nineteen days, including time for training and loading the goods.

The next mission will probably not take so long, maybe sixteen or seventeen days.

Li Xiuping hugged Wang Xingguo and almost cried. It was the first time they had been separated for so long, and she missed Wang Xingguo so much.

Wang Xingguo, disregarding his son, hugged Li Xiuping and kissed her several times to calm her down before going to see his son.

Li Xiuping said unhappily, "Why did Minister Liu arrange this for you? A business trip takes more than half a month. It would be so much better to stay at the trust store and eat at home every day."

Wang Xingguo replied with a smile, "There's nothing we can do. It's a job assigned by the organization, and we can't complain. Besides, it's good this way. Although the work is hard, it will benefit our children in the future."

What are the benefits?

With a father like Wang Jianhua, political vetting is a huge advantage, giving him a significant edge no matter what kind of job he takes in the future.

Most importantly, Wang Xingguo really likes this job because from now on, the wind and rain won't blow into their home at all.

His work was kept confidential, and his family members were designated as people who should not be disturbed, so that they could focus on their work.

So Wang Xingguo really doesn't dislike this new job. He's already financially secure and doesn't need to worry about providing for his family, so all he wants now is a peaceful life.

As for the future, there's no need to say more!

At his age, he was already a level 15 cadre, which speaks volumes!

If he stays in his position honestly, he'll definitely do well in the 80s and 90s!

Their son was sleeping soundly. Wang Xingguo and Li Xiuping spent some time being affectionate, and then Li Xiuping went to make noodles for Wang Xingguo.

Seeing that her husband seemed to have lost weight, Li Xiuping cooked him a big bowl of noodles, adding two eggs and some slices of luncheon meat.

Wang Xingguo was genuinely hungry. He wasn't eating well to begin with, and he didn't know there would be no food during the escort mission, so he hadn't made any preparations beforehand.

On the way back, the train meals were very simple, consisting mainly of cornbread made from mixed grains and pickled vegetables.

If Wang Xingguo had known this would happen, he would have prepared some food in advance, so he wouldn't have gone hungry for so long.

He couldn't steal food from the space in front of others, so he could only endure his hunger and eat and drink with everyone.

Wang Xingguo finished the whole bowl of noodles, and Li Xiuping asked with concern, "Honey, are you full? Should I cook some more noodles?"

Wang Xingguo waved his hand and said, "I'm full, I'm stuffed. I wasn't prepared this time. I didn't know that we could only eat compressed biscuits on missions. Next time I'll be more experienced and prepare some food so I won't be in such a sorry state."

Li Xiuping nodded repeatedly and said, "I'll get you some preserved meat and sausages that can be stored for a long time. Soaking them in oil shouldn't make them spoil so easily."

Wang Xingguo waved his hand and said, "No need, it's too hot to keep it. I'll find a way to get some dried meat or something that's easy to carry and can replenish my energy. Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself."

I learned from Li Xiuping that her sister-in-law had already taken Wang Chengan to work, and now the restructured night market has a lot of work to do.

Although Wang Yongli was in charge of running the trust store, he did not have the prestige of Wang Xingguo. If his sister-in-law did not go to work, he would not be able to suppress the rumors.

Li Xiuping, however, took leave directly, planning to return to work after Wang Jianhua turned one year old.

Because she didn't lack that salary, Wang Xingguo gave her 5,000 yuan in cash to keep safe. She was a well-off woman, so she didn't covet that salary like her sister-in-law.

Moreover, Wang Xingguo has a very high reputation, so even if Li Xiuping is paid a salary, no one will say anything bad about her.

Wang Xingguo distributed a batch of grain from the warehouse to everyone. During this time of extreme scarcity, everyone was able to feed their families thanks to the grain distributed by Wang Xingguo.

After the reform, the night market lost its ability to recycle gold, and all illegal operations were no longer allowed.

Everyone misses the days when they followed Wang Xingguo, where they not only got a free dinner and late-night snack, but also occasionally extra meals.

Now all of that is gone. Everyone is treated like employees of a unit under the district commerce bureau, and they need to receive a salary and a fixed amount of food ration coupons in order to have lunch at the unit.

So Wang Yongli really couldn't control them. Apart from his clansmen, everyone else missed the good days of following Wang Xingguo. Some even wanted to drive Wang Yongli away and have Wang Xingguo come back to lead them...

Hearing Li Xiuping's nonsensical tales, Wang Xingguo was left speechless, both amused and exasperated.

He has a bright future ahead of him and has no interest in things here!

All he needs to do is work diligently, and his current performance will be given priority when it comes to promotions or transfers to more important positions.

The night market is a thing of the past, but his contributions are recorded in his file. With his current job, it can be said that Wang Xingguo has a bright future ahead of him.

Wang Xingguo asked, "Wife, how is Grandpa Li doing?"

Li Xiuping shook her head and said, "Supplies are extremely scarce, and he worries about it every day. Grandma Li said that someone in his workplace seems to be malnourished and often faints or something. Anyway, because of confidentiality, we can't ask too much. I'm quite worried about them."

Wang Xingguo scratched his head. He couldn't continue procuring supplies now. He had already used up his last chance to clean up the mess. If he were to procure a large amount of supplies again, it would be tantamount to courting death.

However, a little bit of supplies would suffice. After thinking for a moment, Wang Xingguo said, "I have some connections, so getting a few cans of food shouldn't be a problem, just not many. I'll go and get some when I have time, and you can take a few cans to Grandma Li."

Li Xiuping nodded and said, "Okay, I'll send it over then. But I don't understand why Grandpa Li has so much work to do. I see Uncle Yongli is in charge of the trust store now, and he doesn't seem to have any worries about food."

Wang Xingguo didn't know how to explain it. The trust store seemed to have no shortage of food and seemed to be doing well, but that was because he had distributed a portion of food to his employees.

The reality is that there is a shortage of food and non-staple foods everywhere. My wife has been too well protected by me. She takes care of the children all day and doesn't go out much. Even buying groceries is done by my younger sister and brother. She has no idea how difficult it is for the employees of other companies.

He said to Li Xiuping, "Wife, don't worry about these things. Just take good care of our child. Leave the rest to me."

Li Xiuping smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to you. Anyway, I don't know anything about these things, so whatever you say goes."