Chapter 952 - 0952: Flying to the Capital 4
He Qingyin listened to Feng Qingxue’s words, pondered for a moment, and said, "I’ll ask He Hongjun if it’s possible to arrange for me to join the labor re-education in your hometown. Though I’m not young anymore, being in my fifties doesn’t mean I’m decrepit. Even if all I do is help with washing and tidying up, I’ll still be fulfilling my duty as a student."
Wen Ruyu was already past seventy, what could someone of such an age do? She usually spent her time writing and painting, had never done household chores, let alone farming. She would probably be more of a burden to the brigade.
He Qingyin couldn’t help but voice her complaints, and Feng Qingxue couldn’t resist covering her mouth to laugh.
"The brigade’s Party secretary and leader are my elder maternal uncle, a kind and righteous man. He won’t make the elderly engage in hard labor. The changes in the city are unpredictable and hard to grasp. If Comrade He Hongjun has the ability, relocating you to our place might be a good thing, sister. At least you won’t experience what happens in the city and live in constant fear."
As she spoke, Feng Qingxue’s brow furrowed slightly, "It’s just that life in the countryside is tough, and we rely entirely on self-sufficiency."
He Qingyin countered, "Hardship is nothing. Physical suffering is nothing compared to the devastation of the spirit. Although I have been protected by He Hongjun and haven’t experienced such hardships, I have seen, heard, and empathized with those who have. I will go find He Hongjun immediately to think of a solution. Compared to keeping me safe in Shanghai, transferring me is actually much easier."
He Hongjun, upon hearing He Qingyin’s thoughts, found himself falling into contemplation.
Lu Jiang whispered to He Hongjun, "As long as we can arrange for Comrade He Qingyin to be transferred to our village, you don’t have to worry about her reception. Naturally, Comrade He will be well taken care of."
There was Cheng Baoguo in the city government, Fenghua’s son in the county committee, and Wang Zhengguo in Dawn Commune and Wanglou Brigade who also had a say.