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Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Reception, Going to Capital City for Treatment

Chapter 24 -24: Reception, Going to Capital City for Treatment

Lu Xianrun’s vacation had been approved. He told his superiors that he was taking his wife to Capital City for medical treatment and would take the opportunity to travel around the area.

Upon learning of the situation, his superiors took it very seriously and helped them contact the Military District Hospital in Capital City. They even arranged for him to have a police officer accompany and take care of them along the way.

Lu Xianrun declined, insisting that he could take care of his family member who was ill on his own. But for convenience, he accepted the vehicle arranged by his unit.

Most importantly, he wanted to use this journey to let his wife and daughter experience the scenery along the way, not just rush through the trip.

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In the past two days, Lu Jingqiu had made two trips to the hospital to help her mother—one for the medical records and the other to get a medical certification from the hospital. She also went to the military to submit an accompanying care application, planning to visit Ten-miles Village on their return from Capital City.

“Qiuqiu, I’ve brought it for you, but you’ll have to buy the film yourself.”

A few days ago, Lu Jingqiu had borrowed a camera from Gao Qing, and since today was her day off, she had brought it over.

Looking at the precious camera, Lu Jingqiu smiled, “Thanks. Come on, go buy the film with me, and I’ll treat you to a meal on the way.”

Gao Qing replied, “All right, I won’t stand on ceremony then.”

The camera from Gao Qing’s family was bought by her Fourth Brother, who, just like her Second Cousin, worked in the transport team.

Although she really wanted one, the price was too high. With her current capability, it was not yet attainable. Take the film, for example; one roll cost fifteen yuan, which was half a month’s salary for an average worker.

Even so, she had determinedly bought two rolls, hoping to leave more memories of their family on this journey.

Lu Jingqiu took Gao Qing to a state-owned restaurant and ordered a portion of meat dumplings and a beef noodle soup to share between the two of them. When they were in high school, they often ordered this way to try something new.

“Why are you suddenly going on a trip? You should be returning soon, right? Will you have enough time?”

“There’s enough time, my dad got me a long vacation.”

“Did things not work out with the job?”

“They did, but none of them were what I liked. The jobs required a lot of money, and I didn’t want my dad to spend it in vain, so I gave up. I’m just going to travel for now and see. If I get a chance, I still want to work for a publisher.” Lu Jingqiu knew that college entrance exams were going to be reinstated soon, and she intended to attend college. Besides, her mother was ill, so she couldn’t leave her.

Gao Qing didn’t ask further, “After you leave, I will also be going on a long trip. We have a performance tour in another place.”

“Then…”

“Ah, Qingqing, what a coincidence.”

Just as Lu Jingqiu was about to ask how long she would be away, a familiar voice came from the side. Before she could look up, Gao Qing had already called out, “Wu Zhengran, what are you doing here?”

“Eating… Ah… Lu Jingqiu?”

Lu Jingqiu looked up, and Wu Zhengran was also looking in her direction. When their eyes met, it was clear he was quite surprised.

“What a coincidence, old classmate.”

“Really, it’s you? It’s been years. Classmate Lu has become prettier too.”

Lu Jingqiu felt that his comment was a bit insincere. With her current tanned and thin appearance, there didn’t seem to be much beauty to speak of, although she had got slightly fairer after a few weeks at home.

Lu Jingqiu chuckled, “Classmate Wu has become even more handsome.”

Wu Zhengran was clearly pleased with Lu Jingqiu’s compliment and couldn’t resist vainly touching his hair.

Without any hesitation, he sat down at their table, right next to Gao Qing, and with a smile, he said to her, “Seeing you today is rare, I’ll treat.”

Gao Qing glared at him with annoyance. “No need, we’re already full.”

Wu Zhengran awkwardly smiled, paused, and then took out a lipstick from his pocket, placing it somewhat sheepishly in front of Gao Qing, “This is for you.”

Gao Qing stared at the item in shock, “What’s this?”

Wu Zhengran said, “Lipstick. It’s from the Foreign Exchange Store.”

Gao Qing stared with wide eyes, questioning in a low voice, “Aren’t you unemployed? How did you get something from the Foreign Exchange Store, did you…”

Before Gao Qing could finish, Wu Zhengran quickly raised his hands and shook them, “Don’t get any wrong ideas. I bought this with the money I earned, just… just for you.”

Gao Qing had seen some comrades in the Cultural Work Troupe with these kinds of things, belonging to wealthy families of high-ranking officials. For someone from a family like hers, getting one would be quite difficult.

Upon seeing Gao Qing’s interest, Wu Zhengran hurriedly said, “You’re in the Cultural Work Troupe and often perform. You must need this. When I saw this thing, I thought of you first.”

Gao Qing said, “Don’t, please don’t think of me. Take this back—I don’t take advantage of unearned rewards.”

Wu Zhengran, feeling embarrassed by the rejection, only then remembered Lu Jingqiu, who had been focused on her meal the entire time, and turned to her with a smile, “Classmate Lu…”

While calling her name, his gaze lingered toward Gao Qing, meaning to ask for her help.

Lu Jingqiu put down her chopsticks, picked up the lipstick next to Gao Qing, examined it carefully, then set it down, and whispered to Wu Zhengran, “This thing doesn’t come from the black market, does it?”

Having his source guessed, Wu Zhengran’s face instantly flashed with panic. He opened his mouth, and reluctantly said against his will, “I wouldn’t dare to go to such places. Honestly, I bought this from a buddy of mine.”

Lu Jingqiu feigned belief with an “Oh.”

Gao Qing, sitting next to her, put down her chopsticks and said, “I’ve had enough to eat, Qiuqiu, let’s go.”

“Okay.”

Having said that, the two got up and walked out.

“Hey… hey, leaving just after meeting, classmates should have a meal together.” Wu Zhengran hadn’t expected Gao Qing to leave just like that, hurriedly packed up the lipstick from the table, and followed them out.

Unfortunately for him, Gao Qing didn’t give him a chance, pushing her bike and quickly distancing herself by several meters.

Seeing her evade him so decisively, Wu Zhengran didn’t really chase after them but shouted from a distance, “Qingqing, I’ll bring it to your unit tomorrow. Classmate Lu, let’s get together another day.”

Hearing Wu Zhengran’s words as she quickly rode away, Gao Qing suddenly slowed down, “If you dare show up, I’ll cut ties with you, don’t believe me? Just try.”

Lu Jingqiu chuckled with an “Mhm.”

“Qingqing, Wu Zhengran likes you.”

“Who knows? Recently, I keep running into him. No, I can’t let him get into our Cultural Work Troupe. I need to go back and make things clear to him.”

After saying that, she had Lu Jingqiu hold the bike while she ran back.

It took a few minutes before she returned.

When she came back, she had the lipstick in her hand.

Lu Jingqiu, surprised, said, “You took it.”

Gao Qing replied, “Not exactly—I gave him money for it. I don’t want to have any dealings with someone who isn’t serious about his work.”

Lu Jingqiu didn’t know what to say, because, in her previous life, she and Wu Zhengran had been husband and wife, and despite his seemingly carefree demeanor, Wu Zhengran was actually quite capable. He most likely had dealings with the black market now.

Later, after high school, he entered a wire factory, and then he ventured into the business world.

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“Deputy Editor Yang, Master Qin liked this one.”

Two days later, Zhang Miao brought Lu Jingqiu’s illustration for a children’s song to Yang Ting’s office. Yang Ting was in charge of the editorial department, mainly focusing on children’s picture books.

They were currently preparing a collection of children’s songs, gathering many composed by writers and traditional rhymes.

The illustrations were still being rushed, which was also the reason they were recruiting an art editor.

Yang Ting glanced at Lu Jingqiu’s drawing and said, “Indeed, it’s not bad. Why don’t you talk to Lu Jingqiu about it.”

Zhang Miao felt troubled, “But I don’t know how to contact her.”

Yang Ting paused for a moment, then from a messy box next to the cabinet, she rummaged through it and pulled out the address Lu Jingqiu had left earlier, “This is her address. When you have time, go talk to her. We need to publish ‘Children’s Rhymes’ before the Army Day.”

“Okay, got it.”

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