Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 689 - 0689: A Merry Toast 4_1

Chapter 689: Chapter 0689: A Merry Toast 4_1

Lu’s father and Wang Zhengguo had a sudden realization, which made them understand the high status Xibao held in front of the old leader. They realized it was a luxury for Xibao to be taught the Three Character Classic by the old leader himself, a privilege that wasn’t bestowed on just anyone.

Wang Xinsheng went back early the next day, only to be immediately called over by the old leader’s guards.

"I heard from Lu Shuai, you went to see Little Xibao yesterday?" The old leader asked directly.

"Yes, Little Xibao’s grandfathers and uncles were all there, so I went to visit them. I ran into some old acquaintances and we inevitably had a few drinks."

Wang Xinsheng, Lu’s father, and Wang Zhengguo had discussed this and decided not to bring up the issue of sworn brothers, treating it as a meeting with old friends instead.

The old leader was taken aback, "Old friends? Right, right, right. You’re also from the Wanglou Brigade. But you haven’t been back to your hometown for decades, so initially I didn’t ask you about Lu Zhiyuan. Do they still recognize you? Were they surprised to see you?"

Wang Xinsheng replied with a grin, "Their mouths opened wide enough to stuff in a large bun. Xibao even exclaimed ’great-great’."

The old leader chuckled as soon as Xibao was mentioned.

After a few moments of laughter, the old leader contemplated, "Since our creditor and the hero of the Wanglou Brigade have arrived, you should go and bring them over to meet me. I’d like to ask about their living conditions." He was aware that Feng Qingxue’s uncle was Wang Zhengguo, the head and secretary of the Wanglou Brigade, whose contributions were indispensable in making the brigade what it was today.

Wang Xinsheng was slightly taken aback, "You want to meet both of them?"

"Let’s meet! How can we not meet when the creditor is here? If we don’t meet today, there won’t be another chance as we’re setting off early tomorrow." After saying this, the old leader added, "Don’t forget to bring Xibao along. I miss this chubby kid after not seeing him for a few days."

Of course, Wang Xinsheng had no reason to disagree.

Lu’s father was his sworn brother, Wang Zhengguo was his classmate, and Xibao was a younger generation whom he always hoped would have a bright future.

Neither Lu Zhiyuan nor Wang Zhengguo could believe they had been granted such an opportunity, and they were stunned.

It was a splendid day, with Feng Qingxue holding Fubao in the courtyard, sunbathing. Seeing the stunned expressions, she laughed, "Father, uncle, stop dazing out! You should hurry and go with grandpa. If you miss this chance, you may never have it again."

Wang Zhengguo was in a fluster, "I’m in rags... how can I meet the old leader like this?"

They had never imagined meeting any important figures in the Capital. Both the siblings and Lu’s father were wearing patched clothes, which, despite being the least patched among their outfits, were still ragged.

Feng Qingxue smiled, "You’re a farmer, uncle. There’s nothing inappropriate about your outfit. Didn’t you hear what grandpa Wang said? Even the old leader wears patched clothes and even meets foreign guests in patched trousers! If you two wore new clothes, you’d be the laughing stock. Trying to show off would only draw attention to your true colors!"

Wang Zhengguo thought it made sense, so he followed suit and went out with Lu’s father, following Wang Xinsheng.

Lu’s father, however, was very composed. Before he left the house, he didn’t forget to grab a basket containing some eggs and special local products, like radish beans, dried radishes, sugared garlic, and pickles. As they had a strong smell, they hadn’t opened the jar yet, so Guo Yan didn’t know about it.

Wang Fengqiao was so excited that she clung to Feng Qingxue’s arm, "Snow, your uncle and your dad are actually going to meet the leader!"

"Yes, they’re going to meet the leader. When we return to our hometown, everyone will be so envious!" Feng Qingxue had a deeper understanding of the old leader’s approachability. She knew it was no wonder that the old leader had previously invited the children of workers and farmers to his birthday banquet. With Lu’s father’s intelligence, he would certainly behave appropriately in front of the old leader. She wasn’t worried about any mishaps at all.

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