novellhall Chapter 89 I want to improve!
Chapter 89 I want to improve!
It wasn't actually crowded for five people to sleep on the kang (a heated brick bed), since three of them were children.
Huo Jiyun did not push his luck and consciously slept in the corner.
In order, they are Huo Chen, Huo Ning, Huo Fang, and finally Qiao An.
They were at opposite ends.
As usual, Joanne told the children bedtime stories.
The three children sat around her, listening quietly.
The orange-yellow light softened Joan's face.
Perhaps the scene was too beautiful, for Huo Jiyun was also captivated by it.
That night, seeing that they were all asleep, Qiao An entered her space and prepared the filling seasonings needed for the next day.
During the few days he took care of Huo Jiyun, Geng Qiusheng even went to the hospital to see her.
He sold steamed buns, pies, and dumplings in the canteen all day. He was worried that the prices were too high and the workers wouldn't buy them.
To my surprise, they were all sold out in just one noon. The stall was incredibly popular.
These past few days, workers have been going to the canteen every day to ask when they will start selling steamed buns and pies.
Seeing that so many people liked it, Geng Qiusheng quickly arranged the next delivery time with Qiao An.
The kang (heated brick bed) was very warm, and Huo Jiyun even felt a little hot. When he woke up, he found that the other end of the kang was empty and the quilts were neatly folded.
When he changed his clothes and came out of the main house, he saw Joan busy in the kitchen.
"Up so early?" Huo Jiyun asked.
"I can't stay idle, and I promised to start delivering food to the machine tool factory and the armed forces department tomorrow, so I have to get it ready today."
"You can make money with your repair skills, so why do you need to run a business?"
Huo Jiyun was actually very curious.
The women in the military compound mostly stayed at home every day. Only those from poor families would find sewing and mending jobs to supplement their income.
But they would go secretly, afraid that others would find out and look down on them.
But Joan was already very rich, so he didn't understand why she had to work so hard.
"There's no such thing as too much money. Only with enough money can a person have confidence."
Qiao An prepared the pork, flour, and sauce needed for the day, and then left it to Aunt Liu and Dongmei to cook.
She has more than ten boxes of gold and silver treasures in her space, but she hasn't been able to spend them in recent years.
That's why Qiao An wants to make money, to make money in this era.
Her sense of security comes not from men, but from money.
However, this cannot be said in front of Huo Jiyun.
"Look, with money I can heat the kang (a traditional heated brick bed) all night, and with money I can buy clothes and toys for the children."
"Only with money can I ensure my family has meat to eat every day."
Qiao An answered very seriously, and Huo Jiyun listened carefully.
I felt even more heartbroken after hearing it.
He was too selfish. Even if he had managed to come back a few years ago and seen what kind of life Qiao An was living at home, he would have submitted a report to the military in advance.
Maybe Qiao An is already living with her child in the military compound in Chehe County, no longer suffering so much, getting up early and going to bed late every day to earn money.
Ultimately, it's all his fault as a husband.
"I'm sorry, if I had let you join the army earlier, you wouldn't have had to work so hard." Huo Jiyun lowered his head, his voice filled with apology.
"Don't think like that. Even if I'm with the army, I'll still make money as long as I seize the opportunity."
Qiao An waved her hand, afraid that he would misunderstand.
"I'm not going to be a housewife who relies on a man to support me. If we ever lose our feelings for each other and get divorced, I'll be able to support myself."
How...how did this turn into a divorce?
Has Qiao An misunderstood something? Huo Jiyun panicked for a moment, "No, no... I won't get a divorce."
"I mean, just in case," Joanne said with a smile.
"Come inside quickly, don't stand at the door, you'll catch a cold."
Without saying a word, Qiao An pushed Huo Jiyun back.
After a while, she brought out breakfast.
Because Huo Jiyun was there, Qiao An deliberately placed the milk powder in a conspicuous place in the kitchen so that he could see it and avoid arousing suspicion.
Breakfast consisted of eggs, vegetarian steamed buns, and milk.
Qiao An has also prepared lunch.
Just before she left for work, Aunt Liu and Dongmei arrived.
When Aunt Liu heard Qiao An say that the number of steamed buns, pies, and dumplings had doubled today, she was happy for her.
This shows that their food is delicious and has a market.
Qiao An earns a lot, and she and her daughter can also earn money. What a great thing!
After Qiao An left, Aunt Liu and Dong Mei rolled up their sleeves and started working in the kitchen.
Mu Yu was supported by Hao Renming and didn't need to work. She kept wandering around Qiao An's house, seemingly taking a stroll, but actually observing the situation at Qiao An's house.
More than a week later, Qiao An came to the police station again.
Everyone was overjoyed to see her.
He Hua led her to the cafeteria.
"You're finally back! We've been eating at the commune canteen these past few days, and don't even mention how awful the food was. Everyone missed you terribly."
Joan smiled as she tied on her apron and took the vegetables from the tricycle into the kitchen.
"Today I'll make you a pork and cabbage stew with glass noodles and a stir-fried diced meat dish."
Just as the two of them were talking, a young policeman walked in.
"Sister Qiao An, Jiang said you should go see him after you arrive. He has something to say to you."
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Qiao An dusted herself off and jogged to Jiang Yushun's office.
After knocking and entering, Qiao An immediately noticed the bright red banner on the wall behind Jiang Yushun.
On his desk, there was a framed photo of Secretary Yu and Jiang Yushun holding a banner.
It's clear that Jiang Yushun really values and is very happy about this.
"Qiao An, you're finally back! How is Commander Huo?"
Jiang Yushun's eyes crinkled with laughter.
"Don't worry, sir, he's in good health and there's nothing wrong with him."
"That's good, that's good."
Jiang Yushun asked Qiao An to sit down and poured her a cup of tea.
"I only found out yesterday that Secretary Yu went to a meeting in the county and talked about the spies we arrested in front of the county party secretary. Minister Sun came to our police station.
"Minister Sun is very satisfied with our performance. We are sure to be recognized as an advanced unit next year."
"Qiao An, the institute really owes a lot to you this time. You're our lucky star. I've been thinking and thinking, but I still don't know what to reward you with. Let's get straight to the point: what do you want? A bonus or a position?"
"While the positions are difficult to secure, setting up a purchasing department shouldn't be too hard."
Qiao An was going to supply goods to the machine tool factory and the armed forces department, which was actually a gray area.
Now she's just a cook in the cafeteria, and she's not afraid of what others will say.
But if I become the head of the purchasing department, that would be too conspicuous, and there's no guarantee that envious people won't report me.
After a moment's thought, Joan's gaze finally settled on the portrait of the great man on his desk.
"Director Jiang, I really didn't do all this for any reward, but since you've said that, it would seem insincere if I refused."
Joan pointed to the portrait of the great man, "If you're willing to part with it, could you give me this portrait of the great man?"
"I want to improve."
As she spoke, Qiao An leaned forward, her gaze extremely sincere and ardent.
"I heard that this portrait of a great man has been with you for more than ten years. It contains your youth and faith. I want to put it on my desk at home and look at it every morning and evening. Maybe one day I can become a pillar of the country and a good director in the hearts of the people, just like you."