Chapter 63: Settling Zhang Xiaoyu

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  It's already the end of December, and all the work is busy preparing for the superior's inspection. Xu Shaojie is relatively detached at this time, with specific people in charge of various tasks such as discipline inspection, organization, propaganda, and office work, which are led by district committee members. Xu Shaojie doesn't need to worry about it. As for the Communist Youth League and Women's Federation, they just ask about the situation, fill out a few forms, submit a work summary, and that's it for the year's work. So, Xu Shaojie doesn't need to take action, sometimes he just listens to the situation, and during the summary, no one will say anything bad, all the work is perfect, Xu Shaojie won't have any opinions, sometimes he even feels that his imagination is not rich enough.

  After that passionate night with Zhang Xiaoyu, Xu Shaojie reduced his visits to Huaguan Village. With Liu Mu in charge of the village's work, Liu Mu was still very capable and full of energy. After bursting into action, he managed the village in an orderly manner, especially when it came to difficult assistance and grain and oil subsidies. Liu Mu adopted an open approach, allocating indicators to truly needy households. As a result, Huaguan Village quickly stabilized. When collecting agricultural taxes and three deductions and five unifications, everything went smoothly. Some struggling households even borrowed money to pay up. Although the village collective had little money, there were still many wealthy households among the villagers.

  Zhang Xiaoyu became fond of dressing up, and as a woman, she was naturally fond of beauty. After Zhang Xiaoyu returned the responsibility field to her father-in-law's family, her father-in-law and mother-in-law were extremely grateful. They needed the land, and with several sons at home, they had labor power, but without farming, there was nothing much to do. As a result, their relationship with Zhang Xiaoyu improved rapidly. After all, she was the mother of their granddaughter.

  Zhang Xiaoyu's daughter often went to her grandparents' house for meals, and although Zhang Xiaoyu didn't go as frequently, her daughter did. Xu Shaojie knew why Zhang Xiaoyu dressed up, but he always felt a bit guilty. This was an instinctive psychological response. Xu Shaojie thought about avoiding her, but later, unintentionally heard Liu Mu mention that Zhang Xiaoyu had been feeling unwell for some time.

  Xu Shaojie hurried to Huaguan Village and found Zhang Xiaoyu crying in his arms. Although they hadn't had a physical relationship, Xu Shaojie felt Zhang Xiaoyu's pain. Both Xu Shaojie and Zhang Xiaoyu were cautious, as the villagers were all very familiar with each other, and any incident would eventually be exposed.

  Xu Shaojie tried to restrain himself, but as a man who had experienced intimacy once, he couldn't help but think about it again. Considering that Zhang Xiaoyu's daughter was still in school and transferring schools mid-term would be difficult, Xu Shaojie told Zhang Xiaoyu that they would go to the city at the end of the year.

  From then on, Zhang Xiaoyu became much more cheerful, counting down the days until her daughter's vacation. As soon as it arrived, Zhang Xiaoyu trusted Xu Shaojie and began packing up their belongings, preparing to leave Huaguan Village.

  Yu Zhihong couldn't help but notice Zhang Xiaoyu's movements, and found it strange that she was packing her things. Yu Zhihong came over to help pack and repeatedly asked Zhang Xiaoyu if she was planning to return to her hometown, as she hadn't been back since her husband passed away. However, Yu Zhihong knew that Zhang Xiaoyu's family conditions were not good, living deep in the mountains, and it would be unlikely for her to return. After asking multiple times, Zhang Xiaoyu finally revealed that she was planning to go out and work, but Yu Zhihong only half believed her and didn't continue to ask questions.

  Xu Shaojie knew that after school was over, he quickly returned to the city. He knew that Zhang Xiaoyu must be waiting for news. Xu Shaojie's work was busy and he rarely met with Zhang Shaocai. Sometimes when he went home, Zhang Shaocai happened to be out, so Xu Shaojie called ahead of time to tell Zhang Shaocai that he had something going on and Zhang Shaocai waited at home on purpose.

  "Shao Jie, you've grown taller and stronger."

  "Big brother, you might as well say I've turned dark and thin."

  "Haha, this is a good thing, you're only 22 years old, and by the beginning of next year, you'll be just 23, already a deputy department-level leader. Of course, you need to take things seriously now. Speak up, what's on your mind?"

  Xu Shaojie looked a bit awkward and didn't speak for a long time before he slowly revealed Zhang Xiaoyu's current situation.

  "Big brother, you help arrange things in the company, Zhang Xiaoyu is quite pitiful."

  "Shao Jie, if I'm not mistaken, Zhang Xiaoyu must be extremely beautiful now."

  "It's okay, I guess."

  Zhang Shaocai suddenly became serious.

  "Shao Jie, this matter is not a problem. What you said, when have I ever disagreed? But I have one request. You are at the age where your blood and energy are vigorous, and it's easy to get agitated. I don't care what kind of relationship you have with her, nor will I ask about this matter. However, you absolutely cannot marry Zhang Xiao Yu. If so, I won't agree to arrange for Zhang Xiao Yu."

  "Big brother, where did you think of this? This is absolutely impossible."

  "That's good, you can have Zhang Xiaoyu come to the company at any time. Recently, I've found a new office location outside and the company has expanded, so it's not suitable for us to work here anymore. So from now on, you'll live on the third floor, and my wife and I will live on the second floor."

  "Oh, no wonder I didn't see anyone this time, and the documents didn't show anything either."

  "By the way, when are you planning to have Zhang Xiaoyu come to work?"

  "For now, send someone from your company to pick her up. She has a daughter and is currently short of money, so let's have them temporarily stay on the first floor for now. I think the first floor isn't being used much anyway, what do you think?"

  "No problem, as long as you arrange it, I won't object. But don't tell your sister about this matter, let me say it, your sister is sensitive, if she has any suspicions, it's not good."

  "Hmm, you'd better send a car today."

  "But people in the company don't know Zhang Xiaoyu, how can they go pick her up?"

  "Have you arranged for someone to come? Just call him over and it'll be settled soon?"

  Zhang Shaocai took out his mobile phone, dialed a number, made some arrangements, and then hung up the phone.

  "The business lines within the company are very strong, Zhang Xiaoyu is new here, so let her get familiar with the office first, start by being in charge of answering phone calls and organizing relevant materials. I will arrange for someone to teach her, if Zhang Xiaoyu has any special requirements, tell her, just let me know and I'll do my best to make it happen."

  "You don't mention it, but I have something to ask of you too. Zhang Xiaoyu has a daughter who just started first grade in elementary school. You have many connections, can you help us get her into a good school? After all, kids need to go to school."

  "Shao Jie, if Zhang Xiao Yu could be your wife, she would probably agree to jump off a building for you. Alright, I've remembered this matter, I'll take care of it. By the way, I'm going to the provincial city this afternoon, the Xilin City Commercial Union is having a meeting. It's year-end, everyone will gather together, I'm still a member, your sister-in-law is also going. I'll mention Zhang Xiao Yu's matter to the office, after she rests for two days, she can start working. You take care of yourself."

  "I know, big brother, you take care of yourself too."

  "Alright, I'm leaving, Liu Fogui is driving, you arrange as you like."

  "Wait a minute, big brother, when did Liu Ge learn how to drive? I didn't know that."

  "Haha, Shaojie, when can't Liu Fugui drive a car? Think about it, what did I used to do and what am I doing now? What's so surprising about that?"

  Liu Fu Gui was visibly excited when he saw Xu Shao Jie, as it had been some time since they last met.

  "Shao Jie, you said you're going to pick someone up. I'll arrange it and go immediately. It takes more than two hours to get to Yudu District, plus the time it takes to get to the village and load things. By the time we return, it won't be late either. The only thing is that I don't know Zhang Xiaoyu."

  "Liu Ge, you grew up in the village, can this thing still stump you? With this piece of clothing, if Zhang Xiaoyu sees it, that's all."

  "No problem, I'm leaving."

  Following Liu Fugui, there was a young man who was probably helping to move things. After Liu Fugui left, Xu Shaojie began to take a bath and change his clothes. For such a long time, the clothes were all brought back to be washed, but today Yan Yuhuan also followed him to the provincial city, and Xu Shaojie felt at a loss for a while. The washing machine was in the bathroom, and Xu Shaojie searched everywhere for the manual, not knowing how much detergent to put in. He had never operated it before.

  Zhang Xiaoyu was almost a bitter woman, and it could be said that she was eager to leave. There were not many things at home, and she had packed everything up in just one day. Zhang Xiaoyu had already asked Yu Zhihong to help keep an eye on the house after they left the village. Since Zhang Xiaoyu had gone out to work before, she knew what to bring with her. She completely trusted that Xu Shaojie would make arrangements. After lunch, Zhang Xiaoyu went back to her room to rest, and her daughter was doing her homework in the main room. When the car horn sounded and her daughter came in, Zhang Xiaoyu was still a bit numb.

  Zhang Xiaoyu saw the clothes at first glance, and she was a little at a loss. Liu Fugui asked twice before she came back to her senses. At this time, Yu Zhihong had already walked over here. The double-rowed small truck rarely appeared in the village. The young people on the car had already got off and were preparing to help move things. During the process of loading things, Zhang Xiaoyu's husband and wife also came over. After knowing that Zhang Xiaoyu had found a place to work, they didn't say anything. In about an hour, everything was loaded and tied up. When Zhang Xiaoyu got on the car, she handed the key to Yu Zhihong and suddenly shed tears. Having lived in the village for several years, she might rarely come back here in the future.

  When the car arrived in Huaiyang City, it was not yet dark. Zhang Xiaoyu held her daughter and her heart was racing as she didn't know where they would be staying. When the car stopped in front of a three-story residential building, Zhang Xiaoyu hesitated to get off for a moment. Seeing Xu Shaojie come out of the house, Zhang Xiaoyu got off with her daughter. Her daughter held Zhang Xiaoyu's hand and walked to Xu Shaojie's side. Upon seeing Xu Shaojie, Zhang Xiaoyu's heart was completely at ease.

  "Liu Ge, help move the luggage, it's on the first floor, after moving, we'll go out for dinner."

  "Great, it's been a long time since we had dinner together. Let's have a good drink later. By the way, the boss said that this car, I'll give you a key. If there's an emergency, feel free to drive away."

  Liu Fu Gui smiled and began to move things with the young people. He was very familiar with the house, having stayed inside before, not long after moving out, so he knew where the luggage should be placed.

  "Xiao Yu, I live on the third floor. This is my home in Huaiyang City. You just arrived and will be living on the first floor. The second floor is where big brother and sister-in-law live. From now on, consider this place your own home. The conditions are a bit better than those in the village, but there are some differences in terms of hygiene. You'll get used to it slowly."

  When Zhang Xiaoyu entered the house, the clean and tidy floor tiles made her eyes dizzy. On the first floor, there was a kitchen, a bathroom, a living room, and four bedrooms. Xu Shaojie opened the door and told her that one of the rooms was hers, one was his daughter's bedroom, one was a place for daily activities, which could be considered as a living room, and they only needed to use these rooms for now. The rooms were equipped with sofas, beds, and bed frames. In the activity room, Zhang Xiaoyu saw a TV, which was currently turned on, obviously Xu Shaojie had been watching TV here just now. Zhang Xiaoyu's daughter had never seen a TV before, and the programs on it attracted her. The little girl's playful nature made her quickly let go of her mother's hand and run to the front of the TV, staring at the screen intently.

  Zhang Xiaoyu leaned on Xu Shaojie's body, with tears in her eyes. The conditions here far exceeded her imagination. In the past when she worked outside, several people lived in one room, and a single bedroom was unthinkable. Her daughter was intently watching TV, and Xu Shaojie quickly wiped away Zhang Xiaoyu's tears.

  "Let's get ready and go out for dinner."

  Zhang Xiaoyu's daughter drank a large bottle of beverage in one breath, and was still licking her lips. Xu Shaojie felt heartbroken as he watched. After dinner, Xu Shaojie specially bought a drink at the store and brought it back home. Liu Fugui received a notice from his company that he had to go pick up goods tonight, so he didn't dare to drink alcohol, and dinner ended quickly.

  The whole house was empty, with only Xu Shaojie, Zhang Xiaoyu and her daughter left. The little girl couldn't forget the TV, maybe she was too tired, watching TV on the sofa and fell asleep. Xu Shaojie covered the quilt for the little girl. Zhang Xiaoyu didn't have the mood to clean up, threw herself into Xu Shaojie's arms, after going upstairs, Zhang Xiaoyu desperately pulled Xu Shaojie's clothes, the two quickly merged together, here, Zhang Xiaoyu had no scruples, she was unscrupulously moaning, after getting tired, they hugged each other and fell asleep. In the early morning, the two woke up almost at the same time, another crazy round, as long as Zhang Xiaoyu was by Xu Shaojie's side, she felt particularly at ease, not afraid of anything big.

  From that day on, Zhang Xiaoyu settled down in the house and adapted at the fastest speed. For a long time, Yan Yuhuan didn't come over. Later, Xu Shaojie learned that Zhang Shaocai and Yan Yuhuan lived inside the company building. The residence here was discussed by the two of them, as long as Xu Shaojie still worked in Huaiyang City, it would serve as Xu Shaojie's personal dwelling place. Xu Shaojie needed his own space. Now, Zhang Xiaoyu had clearly become the mistress of the house, cooking, washing clothes, and waiting for Xu Shaojie to return home from work after getting off shift.