When Chen Zhaodi heard that Liu Xinyu was going to study abroad after the new year, and would go for at least four years, she was both proud and reluctant to leave.
After the news that Zhang Hongliang went abroad to be an exchange student spread in the village a few days ago, people were pointing fingers and making irresponsible remarks wherever he went, especially Lin Suzhen from the eldest house, who was even more sarcastic.
The Zhang family seemed peaceful, but every time she met Wu Qiaozhen, her nostrils turned up triumphantly, which made Chen Zhaodi very angry.
Now, my eldest granddaughter is directly sent by the government to study abroad. She is not an exchange student who only goes there for one year, but a graduate student studying for a master's degree and a Ph.D.
Although Chen Zhaodi doesn’t understand what an exchange student is, let alone what continuous master’s and doctoral studies are, she understands one thing, that is, graduate students are more powerful than undergraduates.
The news that Liu Xinyu was about to go to the UK to study for a master's degree and a Ph.D. degree soon spread among the Minqin Brigade, which naturally caused a sensation among the people.
Of course, some not-so-nice things were said.
No matter what rumors others spread, Liu Xinyu always laughed them off.
The wise does not buy rumours.
Professor Federman of the University of Edinburgh wanted her to officially enroll on March 1, so she didn't have much time to stay at home. She had to rush back to the capital after the fifth day of the first lunar month.
She didn't have time to pay attention to those gossips, and she should spend more time with her family in her limited time.
It has been at least four years since Liu Xinyu decided to study abroad. Liu Xinyu has been thinking about how to arrange the Liu family's business for the next four years.
After coming back, I had a special discussion with Fang Jing and decided to set up a quilt factory in Fangjiazhuang when conditions permitted.
As the policy of reform and opening up continues to be introduced and improved, Wuxian's individual economic policies have also begun to spread to rural areas. Fang Jing is trying to find a way to apply for a license. If nothing goes wrong, she can get a license called "Liufang Bedding and Clothing Factory" after the year.
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For the machines that were shipped back last time, Liu Xinyu specially left three sewing machines and two overlocking machines for her family, plus the two sewing machines from the Fang family and the original sewing machine.
Liu Fang's family owns six sewing machines and two overlocking machines.
Liu Xinyu's suggestion to Fang Jing was to make good use of the existing six sewing machines and two overlocking machines, and try to make the simplest bedding first, a four-piece set of quilt cover, sheet and two pillowcases.
Liu Xinyu had a first-hand source of raw and auxiliary materials such as fabrics and zippers, and handed them all over to Fang Ming and Liu Qingsong. At the same time, she also handed over the tips for maintaining the machines to Liu Qingsong one by one.
In a short period of time, Liu Xinyu explained everything she could think of as clearly as possible.
She believes that with the abilities of Fang Jing and Chen Zhaodi, the quilt factory will be able to flourish. Maybe when she comes back from studying abroad, Liufang Quilt Factory will have surpassed Minqin Clothing Factory in all aspects.
No matter how much reluctance and worry she felt, after the fifth day of the first lunar month, Liu Xinyu could only say goodbye to her loved ones and embark on a new journey in her life.
"Nai, you and I must take care of ourselves. Don't be too tired. You can't make enough money, and don't be reluctant to eat. Health is the most important thing! You must wait for me to come back in good health!" Liu Xinyu held Chen Zhaodi's hand with one hand and the other.
I asked Liu Houxing and warned him again and again.
Chen Zhaodi wiped away her tears and nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, I will definitely listen to you and will supervise your father to make him smoke less. You should also pay attention to your own safety, go out as little as possible, and never leave alone when you go out."
Liu Houxing's eye circles were also red. He didn't say anything, but nodded enthusiastically.
Seeing you off after a long journey requires farewell. When they arrived at the village entrance, Liu Xinyu did not let the two elders see her off. Just like in the summer, Liu Qingsong and Liu Xinjian's father and son took Liu Xinyu off to the county town by bicycle.
But this time Fang Jing and her sister also joined the farewell team.
In addition to seeing them off, the Fang siblings also had another task, which was to obtain a license.
Four bicycles and five people gradually moved away under the reluctant eyes of Chen Zhaodi and others.
It departs from Wuxian on the sixth day of the first lunar month and arrives in the capital on the seventh day of the first lunar month.
The Spring Festival of 1980 came relatively late, the seventh day of the first lunar month was already February 22nd.
Zi allowed Liu Xinyu to have time to return to Wuxian to spend the New Year with her family. Liu Xinyu’s passport and air tickets were directly handled by the department.
According to Professor Federo's request, Liu Xinyu must report to him on March 1st, so the department arranged for Liu Xinyu to fly from Beijing to Hong Kong on February 26th, transfer from Hong Kong to London and then from London to Edinburgh.
One by one, even if everything goes well, Liu Xinyu will not be able to arrive in Edinburgh until February 28th. If not, she may not be able to arrive in Edinburgh until March 1st.
Liu Xinyu only had four short days before she returned to the capital, and she still had to go through some formalities, so she was almost too busy to do anything. But at this time, news came that Xiao Prodigal wanted to sell the courtyard house.
Liu Xinyu couldn't help but raise her forehead. Maybe she had no connection with this courtyard, otherwise how could it be such a coincidence?
On the evening of the 23rd, Liu Xinyu went to the school dormitory to transport all the things left in the school dormitory back to Changchun Lane. She also left a special letter to Fang Jizhen, asking her to use the house in Changchun Lane as she pleased.
Because there were a lot of things, and there had been a snowstorm a few days ago, the ground was a little slippery. Liu Xinyu didn't dare to ride, so she could only hold the luggage bag on the back seat with one hand and push the bicycle towards Changchun Lane with the other.
While passing by the courtyard, I heard a fat man arrogantly saying to Mr. Xiao: "Your courtyard is worth at most six thousand yuan. If you are willing to sell it, we will go through the formalities tomorrow and hand over the money and the house."
Six thousand? This fat guy really keeps the price down!
Liu Xinyu couldn't help but stop. She seemed much thinner and haggard than Xiao Shanjiazi a few months ago.
"The actual price I quoted is 10,000. If it's less, we won't discuss it." Xiao Prodigal looked at the fat man coldly and did not give in.
Xiao Prodigal's price actually matched that of his previous life, but the time for selling the courtyard house was moved forward by seven or eight months.
The fat man sneered: "Ten thousand? Why don't you go and grab it! Six thousand, even if you don't sell it!"
As the fat man spoke, he stared closely at Xiao Shanjiazi, not letting go of any expression on Xiao Shanjiazi's face.
It's a pity that Xiao Prodigal's determination seemed to be very firm and there was no hesitation. The fat man frowned slightly and pretended to turn around and leave, but his movements were very slow, obviously waiting for Xiao Prodigal to give up the price.
When the fat man turned around, there was indeed a trace of hesitation on Xiao Shanjiazi's face, but it soon became calm again.
The fat man turned around helplessly: "Well, you are in a hurry for money, and I just want a yard like this. Why don't we each take a step back, how about 6,500?"
When the fat man said that everyone should take a step back, Liu Xinyu thought that he offered at least 8,000, but ended up paying 6,500.
Liu Xinyu almost laughed out loud.
Xiao Sanjiazi's face showed an obvious look of irritation. He waved his hand to the fat man impatiently and said: "I said ten thousand means ten thousand. If you want to buy this yard, bring me ten thousand and I promise to transfer the title to it tomorrow."
