Time Travel Article: Tool Man Rejects Plot

Chapter 312 Midnight Leisure

Before going to bed at night, Gu Ming said, "Caixia, collect the money at home tomorrow."

"What are you doing?"

"After the meeting, when we gather everyone to invest, our family should take the lead. That way, there should be less criticism."

Liu Caixia always listened to her husband on major issues, but she was still worried, "Some villagers might make trouble."

Gu Mingwei sighed, "There's nothing we can do. The policy changes every day, and we can't have the final say. It won't be much different anyway. It's better this way, otherwise I'd be worried about conflicts caused by uneven distribution."

Liu Caixia agreed, "Indeed, my mother's family has already started to slack off. There is nothing they can do. No one wants to work, and they don't want to be fools."

Gu Mingwei suddenly said, "When the next village chief election comes, I will follow Mingyue's example and step down."

Liu Caixia sat up in surprise. "Really? Are you trying to scare me again, old man?"

Gu Mingwei pulled her to lie beside him and said, "Whoever lies is a traitor. You have suffered with me for so many years. When I retire, we can learn from the young people and go out for a stroll. Haven't you always wanted to go to Mingzhu? I will go with you this time. If you miss our son, let's take a walk and go home when we have had enough."

It is impossible for Liu Caixia to have no grievances in her heart.

Ever since the man became the village chief, all the officials of other families were transferred to their families. Only this man in their family was honest and affectionate. He thought about this and worried about that every day, but never thought about himself.

Naturally, she has to follow her husband's lead and not fall behind.

There is an evaluation in the village every year, and whenever she sees people traveling to other places with their families, she always mentions it.

But every time she agreed to something, she would always be tripped up by the big and small things in the village. She knew that even if she went out to play, her man would definitely be absent-minded, so she gradually let it go.

But it still feels a bit uncomfortable!

Now, hearing his words, her eyes could not help but turn red, and she choked up and said, "If you lie to me this time, I will go to my son's house and never come back, leaving you, an old man, to live on your own."

Gu Mingwei hugged his old wife into his arms and apologized, "Caixia, I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy the good life following me. Don't worry, I won't lie to you this time. When the factory matters are settled, I will talk to the commune. From now on, I will follow you wherever you go, even if you find me annoying."

"Fuck you, who cares."

On the other side, Gu Mingzhong was also counting the money in hand with Li Xiuhe.

Over the years, the couple, one making furniture and the other doing handicrafts, after deducting some daily pocket money, have saved nearly two thousand yuan in their savings accounts.

Gu Mingzhong thought for a while and said, "Invest one thousand in the factory and register it in your name. As for the remaining one thousand, I will work on my own when the policy is really implemented. You don't have to go to work anymore, just sit at home and wait for your share of the money, and enjoy a peaceful life."

Li Xiuhe said angrily, "I can't stay here. I've been doing this for half my life, and now I have to stay at home all day. I'm not used to it. Besides, my job is not that tiring, and I can chat with others when I have nothing to do. It's pretty good. But if it were you, I would say we should invest all the money in the factory and not fix the furniture. It's too tiring."

Gu Mingzhong rested his head on his wife's legs and said contentedly, "I'm used to it. I feel uncomfortable if I don't tinker with it for a day. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Mainly, I like carving those things. If I can't do it, I'll take the orders later. I'll take the ones that are not in a hurry and do them slowly. We can also learn from Mingyue. We can eat delicious food and have fun everywhere. We can also visit Guangxin. I don't know how the girl is now? Is she fatter or thinner? Is she more stable... Alas, I regret sending her to the army. I can't even see the girl I want."

"You said that as if you could really control her. Fortunately, the government helps with her education. Otherwise, with her aggressive temper, I'm really worried that she would offend people at work, or be deceived by someone when she finds a partner."

Gu Mingzhong thought of his daughter's personality and sighed, "Don't mention it. Sometimes when I look at Yuanyuan, it's like seeing our daughter as a child. She was also so clever. Who would have thought that she would change her style when she grew up. Haha, I'll tell you secretly, I was already prepared to marry her off. I was really worried."

Li Xiuhe laughed, "It's different. Yuanyuan's little mouth is comparable to Mingyue's. She has a lot of tricks to deceive people. Our Guangxin is straightforward and can make you choke with just one word."

Originally they were still imagining their future life, but after talking about their daughter, Gu Mingzhong and his wife lost interest and thought that they should work for a few more years, at least to save up a generous dowry for their child in the future. If they wanted to marry into the family, it would become a betrothal gift, which would have to be even more generous. Their children would be worried...

The next day, Gu Mingyue found Wang Qiang and asked him directly, "Have you applied for the exam?"

The other party nodded nervously "I will study on my own and not cause any trouble to the village."

Gu Mingyue said helplessly, "Don't be afraid. I don't want to do anything to you. I just came to confirm whether you really want to take the college entrance examination. Secondly, I want to inform you that the village will organize everyone to review, including everyone. As long as you are still a villager, you can go."

Wang Qiang said carefully, "Can I really go?"

Gu Mingyue asked, "Why don't you go? Don't you want to get good grades and bring honor to your family? Or do you want to stand out and be proud of yourself?"

Wang Qiang blurted out, "Of course I do. It's just me...you..." He stammered, "Didn't you say you don't want me to appear in front of you? Besides, those educated youths wouldn't be willing to share their review materials with me, right?"

Gu Mingyue said unhappily, "I don't want to see you because you always try to take shortcuts. Do you dare to say that you didn't intend to take advantage of me because of my conditions?"

Wang Qiang lowered his head in shame and remained silent.

Gu Mingyue continued, "Everyone makes mistakes, but what we fear is that they refuse to repent or put the blame on others. I have also seen your performance over the years. You have been positive and have not been cunning. To be honest, at least you are able to bend and stretch, which is quite impressive. Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to belittle you. I just want to tell you that the past is the past. I will take you to the classroom later, so that you don't have to worry about being embarrassed by others."

Wang Qiang couldn't help but ask, "Why are you helping me?"

Gu Mingyue shook her head and said, "I'm not helping you, I'm helping the villagers. The better you do in the exam, the more famous our Gujia Village will be. To put it another way, in the future, when you have achieved greater success, will you still forget the kindness of your hometown in giving you a new life? So, you don't have to doubt yourself. The most important thing right now is the college entrance examination, and everything else must give way to it. However, I also want to make it clear that what I can do to help you, no, to help everyone, is just to provide you with materials and a learning environment. Whether you can pass the exam or not still depends on you."

Wang Qiang bowed deeply to her and said, "Thank you, Party Secretary."

Gu Mingyue waved her hands. "It's nothing. It's just a matter of convenience. Let me say one more thing. You want to live a good life and climb up. There is nothing wrong with this, but I hope you remember that external forces are limited after all. Only the life you fight for with your own hands can truly belong to you. Only the life you fight for yourself can be lived steadily. Do you understand what I mean?"

Wang Qiang said ashamedly, "Secretary, I'll remember this and I won't try to take shortcuts again."

"That's good, okay, let's go, I'll take you to the classroom!"