Chapter 1949 - 1949: Work Plan 5
Feng Qingyun and Li Jiaoyang were gone for about two hours, during which Feng Qingxue and Fubao had already hung the clothes they brought in their respective wardrobes and organized the books onto the third-floor bookshelf.
Of course, this didn't include the two pieces already given to Chen Xueniang and the small couple's change of clothes in Feng Qingyun's luggage.
"How's your job arranged?" Because Fubao often went to Guan Yufeng's house to study and help with chores, Feng Qingxue knew about Guan Yufeng's current situation and didn't ask further. Instead, she was concerned about her sister's work.
While helping her set the table, Feng Qingyun said, "I was on unpaid leave when I went abroad. Now that I'm back, I've been told to submit a report to apply for reinstatement. The head of the cultural troupe isn't the same person as before I left, and his attitude towards me isn't very good. He says I don't fit the military image anymore, wants me to straighten my hair, cut it short, and forbids wearing skirts or lipstick. It's a joke. Does he think I haven't seen any art soldier wearing skirts, lipstick, or having curly hair? Even Aunt Ye said she hasn't noticed changes in the cultural troupe, but I saw them as soon as I got here. So, I've decided if I'm not satisfied with the job, I'll apply to resign and then seek development abroad."
Feng Qingxue sighed, "A career in the military benefits a lifetime, and money is secondary. You'll understand in the future. Yunyun, regarding your future, I hope you think carefully about it."
Feng Qingyun's gaze focused sharply, and she nodded solemnly, "Alright, sister."
"Since you feel uncomfortable in the Capital's military cultural troupe, how about requesting a transfer to Shanghai after we get married?" Although he understood that the economic situation abroad seemed better, Li Jiaoyang still hoped to stay in the country to contribute to its development. "The Shanghai military cultural troupe is not inferior to the Capital's, many art soldiers often go abroad to perform, and it's more convenient to go abroad from Shanghai."
Feng Qingyun mused, "That is indeed a good option."
Li Jiaoyang smiled, "Think it over. No matter what decision you make, I'll support you."
Aunt Ye, the oldest there, sat above and heard their conversation. She casually asked, "You've been together for many years, and Jiaoyang has waited for Xiaoyun all those years. Are you planning to get married now?"
Feng Qingyun's snowy cheeks blushed, but she said nothing.
Li Jiaoyang, however, was candid and smiled, "Yes, we plan to get married, which is why we both came to the Capital. After all, my sister, brother-in-law, and my parents and brother's family are all in the Capital, so there's no need for you all to travel to Shanghai, which would be quite a hassle."
"Congratulations, congratulations, that's wonderful. We can hold the wedding in the grand hall here."
Feng Qingxue thought that Aunt Ye's suggestion made sense. Holding a wedding in the military district's auditorium was a prestigious affair, but she was more concerned about her sister's marriage report, "You've been abroad for years, can you submit a report in time? How long is Jiaoyang's vacation? I'll help expedite the review and approval of your marriage report when we get back."
"I have a two-week vacation. My dad said he'd make a call to speed things up," Li Jiaoyang said.
Feng Qingxue clapped the table, "Hurry and eat, while everyone is free today, let's go shopping this afternoon and buy your wedding items."
"That's the plan. I brought back a lot of foreign currency. I checked, and we can exchange it for RMB and Overseas Chinese Currency Coupons at the bank, and then shop at the Friendship Store and Overseas Chinese Store for supplies. Additionally, I transferred some Hong Kong Dollars to you, sister. You should be receiving it soon, and you can exchange the remittance slip for money and Overseas Chinese Currency Coupons." Feng Qingyun had thought everything through thoroughly, not to mention what she sent to Li Jiaoyang.