Chapter 124: Qiao Yu Arrives

Lu Yichen’s current job was at the Agricultural Machinery Station of the commune, and this tractor belonged to the Agricultural Machinery Station as well. However, this particular one was allocated to Qingshan Village, with the tractor driver being a worker of the Agricultural Machinery Station.

During spring planting and autumn harvest, the tractor operated within the village. During idle times, arrangements were made by the Agricultural Machinery Station. The gloves were considered a welfare benefit from the station.

When Luo Qiao arrived, Aunt Qiao approached her, saying, “I heard Li Xiulan brought you a thank-you gift?”

Luo Qiao replied, “Yes.”

Aunt Qiao nodded knowingly, “You did the right thing today. If you had accepted Li Xiulan’s gift today, it might have been hard to shake off.”

Luo Qiao whispered softly, “Auntie is right.”

Just as the Captain was preparing to assign tasks, a jeep suddenly entered the village, crossing the bridge and stopping.

Three people got out of the car: a middle-aged man with four pockets on his clothes, a soldier in military uniform, and finally, a middle-aged female comrade.

The village secretary and the captain went up to greet them. Secretary Zhang Dezheng asked, “Comrades, who are you looking for?”

The soldier asked, “Could you please check if Luo Qiao is here?”

Upon hearing that they were looking for Luo Qiao, Kong Baoru, standing among the crowd, shouted, “Luo Qiao, they’re looking for you!”

Upon hearing that they were looking for her, Luo Qiao walked out from inside, wondering who these people were and why there was such a big fuss.

As she walked out of the crowd, Luo Qiao saw Qiao Yu standing there in crisp military attire and frowned, asking, “What are you doing here? Have you recovered?”

Qiao Yu felt that Luo Qiao didn’t seem very pleased to see him and quickly replied, “Yeah, I’ve recovered. I’m really sorry about that day. My cousin has a way with words, and I apologize on his behalf.”

Since he had already apologized, he didn’t want to lose face.

Seeing that the two people behind her were also about to move forward, Luo Qiao said, “The village is about to start working. Let’s talk over there.”

She also called the village secretary and the captain along to avoid having to explain everything again later.

Secretary Zhang Dezheng looked at his eldest son, Zhang Dongze, and said, “You go ahead and assign the tasks. We’ll come over in a while.”

Luo Qiao first introduced the village secretary and the captain, then briefly explained about Qiao Yu.

The group arrived at the bridge, and the middle-aged woman immediately grabbed Luo Qiao’s hand, saying, “You’re Luo Qiao, right? Thank you so much. If it weren’t for you, Qiao Yu might really have been in danger. My child is really grateful to you. Oh, by the way, I’m Qiao Yu’s aunt, also known as Song Wenbin’s mother. Today, besides thanking you, I’m also here to apologize for my unreliable son who often acts foolishly. He’s a single-minded person. Please don’t take his words to heart when his brain malfunctions.”

Luo Qiao couldn’t help but burst into laughter and said, “Auntie, not many mothers would say such things about their own sons.”

The woman said, “I’m speaking the truth. By the way, my name is Qiao Aihong. I work at the Finance Bureau in Ji City. If you ever come into town, you can come visit me.”

Luo Qiao just smiled faintly, not responding to Qiao Aihong’s invitation. She thought to herself that if she really went to visit her, her son might end up saying even more unpleasant things.

At that moment, the cadre with four pockets stepped forward and said, “I’m Song Zhixiong, Song Wenbin’s father. I heard about what happened that day from Qiao Yu. You’re quite remarkable, remaining calm in the face of danger.

My youngest son is immature. Please don’t take his words to heart. I’ve already given him a stern lecture. He has classes today, so he couldn’t come with us.”