A domineering country girl flirts with her son, and Commander Huo can't resist.

Chapter 86: Coaxing Chiang Kai-shek into a Pouting Face

"Comrade Xiao Qiao, do you have some kind of problem with us? We are leaders from the county's armed forces department visiting Commander Huo. What is it that you are dissatisfied with?" Political Commissar Xiao asked patiently.

"I have never heard of anyone visiting a sick person empty-handed."

Qiao An looked at the empty bedside table and sneered, "Not only did you not bring anything, but you also kept talking to a patient who had just had surgery, as if you were afraid he wasn't tired."

"you..."

Commissar Xiao was a figure of great influence in the county's armed forces department, and military wives treated him with utmost respect.

Where have I ever seen such an unreasonable village girl?

The others, on the other hand, looked somewhat awkwardly down, their eyes downcast.

They were indeed in a hurry to leave, the supply and marketing cooperative was not open, and they did not buy any nutritional supplements or anything.

"Comrade Xiao Qiao, since we've come this far, I have to say a few words of criticism to you."

"As a military wife, your most important task is to take good care of Commander Huo's food, clothing, shelter, and his two children."

"But what about you? Why did you go to the machine tool factory? You're a country woman, why don't you stay at home? What are you doing at the machine tool factory? If it weren't for you, would Commander Huo have been injured?"

Commissar Xiao spoke calmly and patiently. He had initially been in the wrong, but in just a few words, he had made it clear that Qiao An was the culprit behind everything.

Just as Huo Jiyun was about to speak up for Qiao An, a large steamed bun was shoved into his mouth to shut him up.

Hmm? It's quite delicious.

Huo Jiyun couldn't resist taking a few bites, and was instantly overwhelmed by the aroma, forgetting to speak.

"So, according to you, going out is just causing trouble for Huo Jiyun?"

"I just found out that becoming a military wife means living like a rich landlord's daughter in feudal society, never leaving the house, and maybe even having to bind your feet?"

"May I ask, does your wife go out?"

"And what about the wives of the other leaders? Are they at home every day?"

What a sharp-tongued village girl! Commissar Xiao was furious.

"Is that what I meant? Don't try to argue your point."

"Isn't that what you meant? I can go wherever I want in Jinshui Town. What business is it of yours to interfere with everything, from what I do to what I do?"

"Vulgar!" Political Commissar Xiao's face turned ashen.

"Hmph! A man driven by incompetent rage."

Huo Jiyun ate his steamed buns while watching his wife swear.

Although he was criticizing the political commissar of the county's armed forces department, it somehow felt quite satisfying.

Commissar Xiao was of a higher rank than him, but his words were very unpleasant to hear. If it weren't for his status, Huo Jiyun would have confronted him long ago.

"Forget it, I won't stoop to your level, you uncultured country bumpkin."

Commissar Xiao was panting heavily and was about to leave with his men when the door to the ward was suddenly opened from the outside.

Several middle-aged men came in carrying snacks, canned goods, eggs, and malted milk powder.

Two of them were even wearing police uniforms.

When Jiang Yushun and Li Qiang went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy snacks in the morning, they happened to run into Chief Engineer Zhao and Secretary Yu from the machine tool factory.

I found out that they were also going to the hospital to see Huo Jiyun.

Of course, the focus isn't on him, but on thanking Joanne.

And so, the two groups of people arrived together.

Jiang Yushun was stunned for a moment when he saw so many people in the ward, and then he noticed the stars on the shoulders of those people.

"Joan, who are these people...?"

"Chief Jiang, they are leaders from the county's armed forces department, here to see Huo Jiyun."

"Oh, I see." Jiang Yushun put down the pastries and canned goods in his hand and hurriedly stepped forward to shake hands with Political Commissar Xiao.

"You've worked hard, boss."

Commissar Xiao and his group, who were about to leave, were stopped and turned back.

Secretary Yu and Chief Engineer Zhao greeted them and then came to Qiao An's side.

"How is Commander Huo's health?"

Huo Jiyun swallowed the bun in his mouth. "I'm fine. I'll be alright after a few days of rest."

Chief Engineer Zhao breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn't live with himself if the machine tool factory caused any problems for Qiao An's husband.

"Comrade Xiao Qiao, Chief Jiang and his men searched Li Tao's dormitory and found a radio and a lot of reactionary foreign books."

"Thanks to you this time, our machine tool factory was able to defuse a time bomb."

Upon hearing Chief Engineer Zhao's words, Political Commissar Xiao's body stiffened.

What did they say?

Thanks to Joan?

"Yes, if it weren't for you repairing the production line that was damaged by the spies, our machine tool factory would have suffered incalculable losses this time. On behalf of the entire machine tool factory, I thank you."

Yu Linzhou bowed solemnly to Qiao An, shocking everyone.

Even Huo Jiyun, who was lying on the bed, stared wide-eyed, not understanding what had happened.

Wasn't Qiao An going to deliver steamed buns to the machine tool factory?

How come you can repair machines?

"Comrade Xiao Qiao, after our group meeting, we've decided to thank you properly. What do you want? As long as our machine tool factory can do it, we'll make sure you're satisfied," Yu Linzhou asked.

Chief Engineer Zhao chimed in, "Yes, don't be shy, you deserve it."

Qiao An glanced at Jiang Yushun, and an idea came to her.

"Secretary Yu, Chief Engineer Zhao, you promised to pay me for repairing the machine. It's only right that I get paid for my work, and I can't ask for any more rewards. As for catching spies..."

"I work at the police station. Our Chief Jiang always teaches us to be vigilant against enemy infiltration. Even I, a canteen worker, have learned quite a bit from this experience."

"It was thanks to Director Jiang that I was able to identify Li Tao as a spy. If you really want to express your gratitude, please send a banner to our Jinshui Town Police Station."

Yu Linzhou knew that Qiao An didn't want to take all the credit; despite her young age, she was quite perceptive.

"I think this is a good idea. Tomorrow I will send a banner to the town's police station in the name of the machine tool factory."

After saying that, he looked at Jiang Yushun and said, "Chief Jiang is really good at management. Even the canteen staff are so capable. They can repair imported machines and catch spies."

Jiang Yushun suppressed his excitement and managed not to laugh out loud.

That young comrade Qiao An is really good at getting things done!

It's almost the end of the year, and the machine tool factory presented me with a banner. How heavy is it?

"Sigh! It's all thanks to Xiao Qiao's hard work. As leaders, we just nag her a bit more now and then. As long as the young people don't find it annoying, that's fine."

Commissar Xiao and the others standing nearby were already stunned.

What did he just say?

They said Qiao An was an ignorant country girl, that she ran around the machine tool factory for no reason, and that she was the one who caused Huo Jiyun's injury.

But now it seems she carries considerable weight in both the machine tool factory and the police station.

"Director Jiang, Secretary Yu, we already feel bad that you came to visit us, why did you bring so many things?" Qiao An said loudly on purpose.

"What are you saying? Do you think you can visit a patient empty-handed?"

After Jiang Yushun finished speaking, he suddenly realized that when they came in, those military officers seemed to have brought nothing with them.

isn't it?

Are there really people who visit patients empty-handed?

Thinking of this, he looked at Political Commissar Xiao and the others with a meaningful gaze.

Political Commissar Xiao suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

They're just anxious to check if Huo Jiyun is alright, aren't they?

"Political Commissar Xiao, I know the county's armed forces department is busy. Thank you all for taking the time to come see me..."

Huo Jiyun, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.

Political Commissar Xiao seemed to suddenly realize something and quickly echoed Huo Jiyun's words.

"There is indeed a meeting at the Armed Forces Department. We are relieved to see that you are alright. We will head back now, and you should take good care of your injuries."

Before Huo Jiyun and Qiao An could speak, Political Commissar Xiao hurriedly led his men away.

On the way back to Wanzhou County, Political Commissar Xiao still couldn't figure it out.

Isn't Qiao An a country girl? How does she have such great abilities?