The educated youth was reborn and wanted to disappear, but he was locked into a military marriage.

The footsteps behind him followed all the way to the yard of the brigade headquarters, then turned a corner and entered Gu Mancang's office.

Zhu Xiaomin didn't look back, pushed the door into her office, sat down directly in her seat, angrily took out a pen, and began to sort out the reporting materials of the past few days.

It was just simple writing. After being face to face with her for a long time today, she still didn't recognize what was written. She put down the pen angrily, turned sideways, and looked at the door of Gumancang's office through the open door.

In the summer, the door was naturally open. From time to time, Gu Mancang could hear laughter or two, but Lu Mingzheng's voice was not heard.

Zhu Xiaomin scratched his head in annoyance and wanted to find an excuse to go and have a look, but he didn't dare.

I really don’t know if that guy Lu Mingzheng is talking nonsense.

Just as he was scratching his head and ears irritably, he saw Gu Mancang popping his head out of the house and shouting: "Blessings to educated youth! Blessings to educated youth! Come here."

"Huh?" Zhu Xiaomin was a little stupid, feeling like dark clouds were coming over her.

What nonsense did that guy really say to Gu Mancang?

However, we can’t just let it go.

Zhu Xiaomin had no choice but to straighten her neck and say yes. She waited for a while before getting up and walking out. When she reached the door, she turned back and picked up the tea jar from which she drank water.

Sometimes, drinking water can relieve embarrassment and provide an excuse to pee.

Seeing her stepping through the door with stiff legs, Lu Mingzheng smiled and said hello politely: "Zhu Xiaomin, long time no see."

haven't seen you for a long time?

Did she see a ghost just now?

Zhu Xiaomin complained in her stomach and forced a smile on her face: "Yes, Lu Zhiqing has returned to the city now and is considered a big shot. Why did he think of coming to us?"

Gu Mancang was amused: "Lu Zhiqing has stayed with us for more than five years."

Zhu Xiaomin touched her nose, lowered her head to drink water, and stopped talking.

She ignored Lu Mingzheng, but Lu Mingzheng wanted to pay attention to her: "I just heard Uncle Mancang say that you originally wanted to develop a side business and raise chickens and sheep. Was it your idea?"

"Ah?" Zhu Xiaomin looked up at him unexpectedly.

There was no need for her to answer. Lu Mingzheng asked further: "Can you tell me about this idea in detail?"

Zhu Xiaomin looked at Gu Mancang and saw him nodding. Then he cleared his throat, treated him as someone from the brigade, and told him what he had imagined a few months ago.

Lu Mingzheng listened quietly and waited for her to finish before reminding him: "Have you ever thought about it, whether you are raising chickens or sheep, if you put them on the mountain during the day, you have to come back at night. The chicken coop is built on Where? Where is the sheepfold? This is not something that a small area can solve."

Zhu Xiaomin immediately said: "Of course, I have thought about it. There is a large saline-alkali land down the mountain behind us. It is flat. Unfortunately, nothing can be grown. It is most suitable to build chicken coops and sheep pens there. What's more, it is far away from... well, It’s not too far from the village, so it’s convenient to send someone there to take duty.”

It was not far from the ranger's hut, and people on both sides could look after each other.

But facing Lu Mingzheng's dark eyes, she couldn't say the words "forester's cabin".

Lu Mingzheng pondered for a moment, thinking about the saline-alkali land she was talking about, nodded and said: "Up there, there is a whole forest that has grown up on the hillside. It is indeed possible to raise chickens."

Speaking of this idea of ​​hers, Zhu Xiaomin had put aside her previous discomfort and said helplessly, "It's a pity that we won't let you do it. No matter how good the idea is, there is nothing we can do."

Lu Mingzheng gave her a deep look, then turned to look at Gu Mancang: "Uncle Mancang, I came here this time to participate in an exchange meeting in the county, which included the development of agriculture and rural areas. I will look for an opportunity to mention this matter. Mention it, or you can, provided that you make a complete plan."

"Really?" Before Gu Mancang answered, Zhu Xiaomin jumped up happily.

Lu Mingzheng nodded: "Although I'm not 100% sure, I can give it a try."

Gu Mancang hesitated: "Lu Zhiqing, I mentioned this matter at the town work meeting before, but it has been rejected. If you mention it in the county, will you be called a radical?"

For village cadres like them, it was nothing more than criticism. Lu Mingzheng finally returned to the city in case he was implicated.

Lu Mingzheng shook his head: "If the exchange meeting has nothing to do with agricultural and rural development, I would bring it up specifically or it would be a bit abrupt. But now this meeting itself is related, I will mention it verbally first. If there is room for discussion, I will send you your plan. Go up."

After being told by Gu Mancang, Zhu Xiaomin calmed down and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, it's a pity that this thing can't be done, but it doesn't matter if you push it back, you still have to protect yourself."

It was now 1973, and although the movement was no longer as intense as in previous years, there were still three years left until it was completely over, and she didn't want to take any chances.

Lu Mingzheng immediately smiled at her: "I know, thank you for your concern."

Why are you laughing? It's not your style!

Zhu Xiaomin choked on his sudden enthusiasm, glared at him, turned her head and said, "We are all...all revolutionary comrades, as we should."

Gu Mancang smiled gently: "You educated youths have stayed in our forest farm the longest, and you have a good relationship." He asked Lu Mingzheng, "Are you in the county for exchanges? You won't rush back right away, right? Otherwise, you will stay at noon. Let’s have a meal and go to the mountains for a look?”

Staying for dinner is also a big meal for the team.

Lu Mingzheng waved his hand: "The exchange meeting is tomorrow. I can go back early tomorrow morning. I have stayed here for several years. I didn't feel that when I was here. In the past few months, I always missed the big courtyard of the Educated Youth Point and wanted to go back and see it."

Gu Mancang sighed: "Yes, when you first came here, there was no educated youth center. You all lived in the homes of fellow villagers. You guys built the houses and yards there yourself." Xiang Zhu Xiaomin said, "Otherwise, Zhu Educated Youth Accompany Lu Zhiqing will go back and take a look, and we will discuss the materials tomorrow."

Alone with Lu Mingzheng?

Zhu Xiaomin quit: "Secretary, doesn't Lu Zhiqing want a plan? I'd better rush to make it and give it to Lu Zhiqing to take away tomorrow." Turning to Lu Mingzheng, he said, "You have lived here for more than five years, don't you just leave a few days ago?" You don’t know your way around after a month, right?”

"Of course." Lu Mingzheng immediately affirmed her words, but then added, "But you want to make a plan without knowing the direction of the exchange meeting? I just heard that the Educated Youth Spot will also change this year. Please take me back to take a look, and we will talk as we go. , and it won’t delay work.”

"That's right!" Gu Mancang nodded immediately and asked Lu Mingzheng, "Should we arrange accommodation for you at the brigade headquarters, or go back to the educated youth center?"

Lu Mingzheng hurriedly said: "It's better to be an educated youth."

Do you want to go back to the educated youth spot?

Zhu Xiaomin objected: "There is no extra baggage in the educated youth area."

He had already taken his own luggage with him when he left.

Gu Mancang smiled and waved his hand: "We have it at the brigade, just take it over later and bring it back when you leave tomorrow."

Lu Mingzheng: "Thank you, Uncle Mancang."

It was such a happy decision.

Zhu Xiaomin: "..."