Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 939 - 0939: Half a Grain Ticket 1

Chapter 939: Chapter 0939: Half a Grain Ticket 1

The next morning, amidst the voices of these students, a long train whistle sounded as the train reached its destination.

Lu Jiang and Feng Qingxue disembarked along with the other passengers after the students had left the train and exited the station.

A light drizzle fell, like smoke and fog.

"Let’s find a hostel to settle in first," Lu Jiang said as he held his coat over Feng Qingxue’s head. "I remember comrades from Shanghai saying that the bus routes from the train station are the most numerous. You can find the right tram to anywhere! Let’s not rush!"

Feng Qingxue nodded, "Alright, let’s find a place to stay first!"

Upon asking around, there indeed was a state-run hotel nearby.

The bored-looking receptionist was sitting in the hall downstairs, which served as the front desk, with a languid attitude. He only stood up when he saw them, greeting them with a smile, "Serving the people. Are you two comrades from the Liberation Army looking to stay over?"

Lu Jiang, having lived in the military for a long time, did not react immediately, but Feng Qingxue was more shrewd. When teaching Xibao and Fubao, she had memorized political quotes quite well, and quickly replied, "The army and the people are united as one, let’s see who in the world can be our enemy. Yes, we have just arrived in Shanghai and would like to stay here for a few days."

Because both were dressed in military uniforms, and Lu Jiang’s officer’s uniform drew particular attention, the receptionist was exceptionally nice, "A single spark can start a prairie fire. Please show your introduction letter."

Feng Qingxue had prepared well in advance, it was easy for her family to get a stack of blank introduction letters.

After carefully examining the introduction letter in hand, the receptionist immediately noticed something amiss, "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun. You two comrades from the Liberation Army, this introduction letter is not issued by the military."

"We are responsible to the people. Yes, we are revolutionary partners now on leave, hence we did not embark on this trip in the name of the military," Feng Qingxue stated adroitly. "We are here to study and sightsee at the request of the squadron secretary, as our hometown is located in a relatively remote village and we always receive policies and directives later than others."

The receptionist’s expression softened, and he handed back the introduction letter, "Carry the revolution through to the end. Alright, I’ll arrange two rooms for you, with doors facing each other, so it’s convenient for you to look after each other during your stay!"

Feng Qingxue had long grown accustomed to the rule that even married couples could not stay in the same room when traveling.

Lu Jiang was annoyed at heart, where there were so many foolish rules!

"To be a teacher of the people, one must first learn from the people." Feng Qingxue smiled sweetly as she thanked the receptionist, "It’s raining outside, we’ve just come off the train without umbrellas. Do you know where we can buy umbrellas if we want to go out?"

The receptionist said, "Unity is strength. We have umbrellas here that you can borrow when you go out."

Feng Qingxue’s eyes brightened, "Corruption and waste are great crimes. Thank you, Comrade Receptionist."

After taking the money and issuing a receipt, the receptionist indeed arranged two rooms with doors facing each other for them. What satisfied Feng Qingxue the most was that the rooms had electric lights, which were not available back home or in the family courtyards of the military.

The military offices and hospitals had electricity, but not the family courtyards, although it had been decided that they would be electrified this year.

Although the train station was not too far from the hotel, the couple still got a bit wet in the rain. After the receptionist brought hot water and an enamel basin, Feng Qingxue first locked the door and changed into dry clothes before sending Lu Jiang’s clothes to the room across.

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