Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife

Feng Qingxue also put on a wide-brimmed hat, dressed in a grey long-sleeved shirt and black trousers.

The hat, woven out of bamboo strips and oil paper, provided protection from sun and rain.

With a shout from Wang Dachun, everyone began their work.

The first task was to cut the red potato vines. After the vines were removed and the land was given time to dry, they then started digging up the potatoes.

As soon as the potatoes were dug up, Wang Dachun arranged for strong workers to guide the cattle to plough the cleared land. Women followed behind sprinkling wheat seeds.

There was much work to be done, but everything was carried out in an orderly manner, creating a bustling scene.

Feng Qingxue held the production team’s register in her hands. She began by making a roll call, but did not record the work points early in the morning. Instead, she made her assessments based on the day’s work. Whoever worked the hardest and best that day received ten work points, regardless of gender. Miao Fengqin and Wang Dachun, who were brother and sister-in-law, worked hard without slacking off. However, those who preferred to slack off like Wang Jiao, were only given six work points.

In this regard, Wang Zhengguo managed things very strictly.

So, he had to patrol all the production teams and only worked in the fields during breaks, to prevent team leaders and accountants from showing favoritism. They might record high work points for their friends and family, but low work points for the illiterate ordinary folks.

The majority of the villagers were illiterate, and as the production team leaders held all the power, they had no choice but to tolerate such unfair treatment.

Wang Zhengguo’s approach won the support of many people.