Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 952 - 0952: Flying to the Capital 4

Chapter 952: Chapter 0952: Flying to the Capital 4

He Qingyin listened to Feng Qingxue’s words, pondered for a moment, and said, "I’ll ask He Hongjun if it’s possible to arrange for me to join the labor re-education in your hometown. Though I’m not young anymore, being in my fifties doesn’t mean I’m decrepit. Even if all I do is help with washing and tidying up, I’ll still be fulfilling my duty as a student."

Wen Ruyu was already past seventy, what could someone of such an age do? She usually spent her time writing and painting, had never done household chores, let alone farming. She would probably be more of a burden to the brigade.

He Qingyin couldn’t help but voice her complaints, and Feng Qingxue couldn’t resist covering her mouth to laugh.

"The brigade’s Party secretary and leader are my elder maternal uncle, a kind and righteous man. He won’t make the elderly engage in hard labor. The changes in the city are unpredictable and hard to grasp. If Comrade He Hongjun has the ability, relocating you to our place might be a good thing, sister. At least you won’t experience what happens in the city and live in constant fear."

As she spoke, Feng Qingxue’s brow furrowed slightly, "It’s just that life in the countryside is tough, and we rely entirely on self-sufficiency."

He Qingyin countered, "Hardship is nothing. Physical suffering is nothing compared to the devastation of the spirit. Although I have been protected by He Hongjun and haven’t experienced such hardships, I have seen, heard, and empathized with those who have. I will go find He Hongjun immediately to think of a solution. Compared to keeping me safe in Shanghai, transferring me is actually much easier."

He Hongjun, upon hearing He Qingyin’s thoughts, found himself falling into contemplation.

Lu Jiang whispered to He Hongjun, "As long as we can arrange for Comrade He Qingyin to be transferred to our village, you don’t have to worry about her reception. Naturally, Comrade He will be well taken care of."

There was Cheng Baoguo in the city government, Fenghua’s son in the county committee, and Wang Zhengguo in Dawn Commune and Wanglou Brigade who also had a say.

Feng Qingxue added, "It’s different in the countryside compared to the city. Fewer students are involved in these matters, and villagers mostly hold a respectful fear towards the cadres or intellectuals sent down from the city. Even if they keep their distance, they usually don’t insult or beat them intentionally, because no one can be sure if they will have an opportunity to return. For such people, once they have the chance to go back to the city, isn’t their future clear?"

She had looked up related information and discovered that those sent down to the countryside for re-education had a much higher survival rate than others who had encountered different fates. Villagers tended to be more honest and had fewer ill intentions, at most they would just steer clear.

He Qingyin looked eagerly at her grandnephew.

"Hongjun, I’ll only be a burden to you here. You have your work, and you have to take care of me, making you run around like a headless chicken. It’s better for me to leave this place, so you won’t be under the thumb of some petty people."

He Hongjun weighed the pros and cons and agreed to He Qingyin’s request.

"Arranging for your transfer to the countryside for re-education is not difficult for me. It’s actually good for grandma to leave this place. Rather than living in constant apprehension, it’s better to find a new environment that might offer a chance for a new life. I trust in the character of Comrade Qingxue’s family. I will send money and goods to grandma regularly, and with that, life shouldn’t be too hard."

To show his absolute dedication to the revolution, He Hongjun volunteered to have his own grandma transferred to a remote village to undergo labor re-education and rid herself of old thoughts and culture, among other things.

His request was not only approved, but he was also appointed as the person in charge, tasked with sending all the rotten elements down to the countryside.

Afraid that delays might complicate matters, He Hongjun immediately began arranging things. Once the order was issued, he escorted several individuals—friends of He Qingyin—who were required to undergo labor re-education, having them take their belongings and board the train to Huaibei City.

At the same time, after sending their belongings back home, Lu Jiang and Feng Qingxue boarded a plane to the Capital.

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