kvmb Chapter 182 Good things come in pairs
Chapter 182 Good things come in pairs
Qiao Manman jogged over and saw that Qiao Runming had only accidentally stepped on a stone and stumbled slightly, so she breathed a sigh of relief.
They helped him stroll around slowly. Actually, they were showing off to everyone that he had a filial daughter.
Qiao Manman asked curiously, "Dad, has our team gone into the mountains to collect any mountain products this year?"
"We've already picked them all; we'll go after the autumn harvest."
Your mother isn't very strong, so she only managed to get some persimmons. Unlike the Ma and Zhao families, who carry sacks and sacks of walnuts and chestnuts home.”
When this was mentioned, Qiao Runming said with envy, "If Xiao Lu were here, it wouldn't be their turn."
"It's alright, you have a successful daughter. What do you want to eat? Your daughter will make it for you!"
Qiao Manman didn't take it seriously. She walked around outside, gave Qiao Haoyang and Qiao Chengping two oranges, and asked them if they had received their grandparents' letter.
Upon learning that everything was alright on the other end, and preparing to leave, the postman rushed over, holding a telegram: "Comrade Chen Junyan, Comrade Chen Junyan, there's an urgent telegram for you!"
Qiao Manman, curious, turned her head to glance at him. Seeing Chen Junyan's brows furrowed, she subtly looked away.
He told the two of them to go home and make a cotton-padded coat.
"Mom, do you know how to make this? Why don't you teach me?"
He Nian can make it, but her skills aren't very good; it's barely wearable.
Blushing, she politely declined: "You have to go to work, so you should find a skilled tailor in the city to sew it. My mother's sewing can only barely keep out the wind."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Manman took out the book "The Complete Book of Sewing" from her pocket and asked He Nian to study it.
Looking at the diagram above, He Nian suddenly realized, "Oh, that's how it's done!"
Without a mentor, it's easy to go astray by figuring things out on your own.
Qiao Runming stood to the side, engrossed in a book on mechanical design. Qiao Manman thought her father was more suited to working in a factory than she was.
As the beautiful day drew to a close, in the evening, Old Tan came to Qiao Manman's door to thank her: "Girl, thank you for introducing business to this old man."
Qiao Manman looked guilty: "It's my fault for not arranging things properly, making Grandpa Tan make a wasted trip. I don't deserve your thanks!"
As she spoke, she went back into the house and brought the other person two vegetarian steamed buns: "Grandpa, when are you planning to go to the city? Be careful and try to avoid people!"
"It's alright, it's alright. I'm just an old man. They won't get anything out of me by arresting me. Besides, I'll just exchange it for some cloth coupons. It's getting cold, so I'll make myself a cotton-padded coat."
Qiao Manman thought of the old cotton that her family had discarded: "If Grandpa Tan doesn't mind, I have some bad cotton here that you can use."
"No problem at all, thank you so much, Xiao Qiao!"
Qiao Manman packed the old cotton into a woven bag and gave it to Old Man Tan. She also made an appointment with him to bring her firewood first thing the next morning.
Once back in the room, I'll draw the curtains and go into my room for a good night's sleep.
Completely unaware, Lu Yuan and his group were ambushed once again. Fortunately, they escaped unharmed, and the bad guys were all eliminated.
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Early in the morning, just as dawn was breaking, Qiao Manman got up to make breakfast for her family of five.
Steamed buns, fried dough sticks, seafood porridge. Also, boiled eggs, stir-fried romaine lettuce, stir-fried bean sprouts, and pan-fried steak.
Some dishes were made in the kitchen, while others were made in an outdoor kitchen. The traditional earthen stove and modern appliances were perfectly integrated, and before long, a table of delicious and visually appealing dishes was ready.
Qiao Manman ate a bite with her parents, Da Huang, and Xiao Hua before heading to work.
Riding my bicycle, in the first rays of morning sunlight, I met Wang Defa, who was also riding his bicycle, on his way to the commune to submit his application.
The two rode side by side, chatting as they went. Qiao Manman wondered to herself, "Why isn't Captain Uncle cold?"
She was wearing a scarf, but she still felt a lot of cold air in her body and kept wanting to burp.
How could Wang Defa not be cold? His teeth were chattering. He just forced himself to chat with his niece, asking about the details of recruiting teachers.
"You can ask the teachers in the county town for some test papers from each grade, randomly select some questions, compile them into one paper, and that will serve as the test questions."
If we were to be more rigorous, we could modify the text or data further. Even those with inside information wouldn't be able to get the answer.
On the day of the recruitment, we will announce the results on the spot. The top three candidates will be selected for the interview based on their written test scores, and they will give a lecture in front of all the members of the production team.
Parents and children vote together to choose the teacher they are most satisfied with.
Wang Defa nodded: "Okay, I got it. Be careful on the road, I'm turning now."
"Okay, goodbye Captain!"
Qiao Manman watched the other person walk away, then pushed off with her feet and ran quickly towards the county town.
Just before entering the county town, Qiao Manman caught a glimpse of Old Man Tan, greeted him, and then left.
Back in my own courtyard, I slipped into my spatial dimension. I washed my hands and feet, and my body warmed up.
Qiao Manman sat in front of the mirror and began her skincare routine. After finishing her work, she took a thermos and poured brown sugar into an enamel mug.
Just as I finished pouring, Old Man Tan arrived.
Qiao Manman opened the door, removed the threshold, and had someone bring the car in.
Old Man Tan asked, "Qiao girl, where should I unload this firewood for you?"
"Let's just meet at the entrance. We're going to be late. I'll pack up myself later."
"Alright!" Old Tan didn't delay and unloaded the firewood from the cart. He placed it against the wall, stacking it neatly.
Qiao Manman came into the house and wrapped two pieces of sponge cake in oil paper.
After Old Man Tan finished eating, she handed him the sweet soup along with the food, saying, "Grandpa Tan, have some to fill your stomach."
Old Tan rubbed his hands nervously: "Girl, you've given me too much. I'm feeling uneasy."
Qiao Manman smiled and said, "Just send me more firewood. It's the dead of winter, and firewood is hard to buy in the city. Coal requires ration coupons."
"Okay, before it snows, I'll deliver a few more truckloads to you."
After finishing his water, Old Tan left. Qiao Manman slung her crossbody bag over her shoulder and rode her bicycle to work.
As soon as she arrived at the office, she received a warm welcome from everyone. After chatting for a while, she learned that Director Miao had attributed Lu Yuan's life-saving grace to her.
No wonder everyone looked at her with a mixture of pity and admiration.
Qiao Manman didn't explain anything; for Lu Yuan's job, the more low-key the better.
After tidying up my workstation and getting ready to get to work, I saw a bright red-faced person standing next to me.
"Comrade Xiao Qiao, Comrade Wu Caidie and I are getting married this weekend, and we hope you can attend."
Comrade Wu asked me to give this to you; she asked me to thank you. She said that if it weren't for your mediation, we would have missed each other.
Qiao Manman opened the box and found a plastic hair clip inside. It was red and decorated with white beads. It was the most popular style at the moment.
"Then I will accept it without hesitation. I wish you and Comrade Wu Caidie a harmonious marriage and many children."
"Thank you!" Zhang Shuhan blushed and sat back down in his seat.
Just as Qiao Manman was about to go to Yan Chengke to receive her assignment, she saw him walk into the office, wearing a military overcoat, thin and pale.
"Comrade Xiao Qiao is back. Well, how did your business trip go? Did you get hurt?"
"No, thank you for your concern, Director! Are you feeling better, Director? Why are you still coughing?"
"I'm much better now!" Yan Chengke coughed twice, his face turning red. "Luckily you came back, otherwise, Comrade Guo wouldn't have agreed to get our marriage certificate."
Comrade Xiao Qiao, Youfeng and I are treating everyone to dinner this Friday, you absolutely must come!