klisemfg Chapter 201 Crossing Classes
Chapter 201 Crossing Classes
Lu Yuan also said, "Dad, Mom, I will take good care of Manman, don't worry!"
"Alright, let's go!" Qiao Runming waved his hand, watched the train drive away, and then put his arm around He Nian's shoulder and walked back.
Suddenly, snow began to fall. He Nian wrapped her cotton-padded coat tighter around herself, feeling a sense of emptiness in her heart.
"Let's go back. Our daughter is all grown up and will have to get married eventually." But his Manman has gone quite far.
"I know, it's just that I'm a little reluctant to part with it!" she said, a tear rolling down her cheek.
A gust of wind stung her cheeks, but it couldn't compare to the sorrow in her heart. He Nian raised her hand to wipe away her tears: "Let's go home!"
The train moved slowly forward, and soon, the sky became completely dark.
Qiao Manman leaned her head against Lu Yuan, their fingers intertwined, and they remained silent.
Xie Susu also sighed, saying that marrying far away was indeed difficult.
From now on, she will have to live in a completely unfamiliar city. If the groom treats his new wife well, things will go more smoothly.
If the groom and his family are mean-spirited, and the bride has no family to support her, her life will be more bitter than bitter melon.
Night deepened. The three of them leaned back in their seats and fell asleep, their snores filling the carriage.
It wasn't until the next morning, when she was woken up by the rising sun, that Qiao Manman's mood improved, and she had the energy to chat and laugh with the two of them.
He took out three oil paper packets from the bundle, opened them, and poured the contents into the enamel mug.
Nut Lu Yuan: "Go see if there's any hot water!"
Lu Yuan raised his hand, ruffled Qiao Manman's hair, picked up his military water bottle, and went to the connecting area between the carriages to get hot water.
She returned a moment later and poured hot water into the enamel mug. Qiao Manman stirred it with a spoon, and the aroma of oil tea wafted out, prompting several sounds of people swallowing their saliva.
Many people were envious and jealous, but seeing Lu Yuan's large physique, none of them dared to make any rash moves.
Qiao Manman took out three tea eggs and a packet of steamed bread slices, and shared them with the two of them.
The three of them finished their meal chatting and laughing. Seeing that she was in a good mood, Xie Susu began to introduce the local customs and culture of Kyoto.
In her past life, Qiao Manman frequently flew to Kyoto and knew all the attractions there like the back of her hand.
She listened with great interest as Xie Susu recounted the story. It was as if two different time periods had converged, giving her a unique sense of anticipation.
Qiao Manman thought to herself, "If I have to travel through time, I must ride the tide of the times."
After the reform and opening up, she went on a buying spree, buying ten or eight houses in the first, second, and third ring roads.
Not to mention the next generation, even the generation after that, they will all be super-rich second-generation heirs.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but chuckle.
Xie Susu's eyes sparkled: "When we get to Kyoto, I'll have Xiao Yuan take you to a state-run restaurant to eat Peking duck, to go ice skating at Shichahai, and to Lao Mo to eat those foreign things from the Russians."
Qiao Manman nodded: "Okay!"
Those around him, hearing this, became curious. After hesitating for a couple of seconds, one asked, "Ma'am, what does that Russian guy look like? Are there really a lot of blond-haired, green-eyed foreigners in Kyoto?"
"Yes, Kyoto is very inclusive. There are many white and black people from other countries. It's quite interesting."
Xie Susu said what she could say, her words carrying a sense of pride, as if "all nations were paying tribute."
Those around them were deeply moved and vowed to themselves that they would visit Kyoto in their lifetime to witness its splendor and prosperity.
"By the way, where are you guys headed?"
"We were educated youth sent to the countryside in Northeast China!"
"Really? No wonder you look so youthful!" Xie Susu said with loving eyes, "The Northeast is great except for the cold weather. You're lucky."
"Ha, really? They were all assigned by the staff of the educated youth office. We were just forced into this role. Is the person opposite you your son and daughter-in-law?"
"Yes, their marriage was brought together by a single thread from afar. I took a special leave of absence to come and bring my daughter-in-law to Beijing!"
The girls were filled with envy: "You're such a good mother-in-law!"
Two days later, when Qiao Manman's arms and legs were so stiff that she could barely move, the train arrived at the station.
Passengers jostled to get off the bus. Qiao Manman held onto a few bags and waited until most people had left before getting off with Xie Susu and Lu Yuan.
The three of them carried large bags and bundles, but they didn't look disheveled. Mainly because Lu Yuan was capable; he was pulling a suitcase and carrying a large package on his back.
Xie Susu carried her change of clothes, while Qiao Manman carried a canvas bag containing gifts for her family.
The three of them calmly followed the crowd out of the station, and as soon as they came out, someone jogged up to them.
He saluted the group and said, "Greetings, Comrade Xie, Battalion Commander Lu, and Comrade Qiao!"
As he spoke, he took the package from Xie Susu's hand.
"Thank you for your help, Comrade Xiao Qiu!"
"It's no trouble at all, it's what I should do!"
Qiao Manman looked at the other person curiously, and then heard Lu Yuan introduce him: "This is my father's orderly, Comrade Qiu Zhihong."
Comrade Qiu is excellent in every way. Over the years, he has managed the household affairs impeccably and has a very pleasant relationship with his family.
Qiao Manman understood that she should treat him with courtesy.
She greeted him with a smile: "Hello, Comrade Qiu, I'm Qiao Manman. I'm new here, so please take care of me!"
Seeing her gentle smile, Qiu Zhihong's ears turned red: "Hello, Comrade Qiao, welcome to Kyoto. The old man and Commander Lu are waiting for you at home."
Qiao Manman raised an eyebrow: "A division commander? That's quite a prestigious family background!"
Lu Yuan chuckled and pushed her to get into the car. Qiao Manman skillfully sat in the back seat, took out a small mirror, and tidied her appearance.
Xie Susu thought her mirror was exquisite and asked her where she bought it.
Qiao Manman handed it over directly: "I bought this in Shanghai. This is for you. I'll have someone mail another one later!"
"Ah, okay! You've been to Haishi before?"
"I went there on a business trip before the Mid-Autumn Festival and found that the city was very prosperous. It was different from the solemnity of Kyoto. It was more youthful and open."
Xie Susu nodded: "I studied there when I was young. There is a port there, and the connections with the West are closer. However, Kyoto is the capital after all, and its development in all aspects is top-notch in the country."
"Yes, Kyoto is the heart of our motherland. Brothers and sisters from all over the country are proud to come to Kyoto."
Qiao Manman held Lu Yuan's hand: "Just like Captain Uncle, when he heard that I married into this family, he couldn't wait to come and see me. He even fantasized about bumping into the big boss!"
One sentence made the people in the car laugh.
Qiao Manman looked out the car window at the street, which was clean, wide and flat, a world apart from Yang County.
Half an hour later, the car arrived at its destination. After registering her information, Qiao Manman was allowed to leave.
Looking at the solemn guards at the gate, she realized with certainty that she had actually transcended social class through marriage.
Although she never took Lu Yuan's family background to heart, the fact is that if she hadn't transmigrated into the book, and if she hadn't lived in the 1970s, she would never have even heard of such a family.
Lu Yuan noticed that she seemed distracted and assumed she was nervous.
Anwen: "Don't be afraid, Grandpa and Dad are both easy to get along with."