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However, Gao Dazhi still revealed the details of today's investigation.

Wu Zhiqiang slowly opened his mouth and said, "It's hard to say. Many people in the compound have heard of Xu Jing's reputation. It's normal for her to have gynecological problems. However, we can't let Xu Qiang go for the time being, and we do need to pay attention to Xu Jing. But we have more important things to do now."

Seeing their serious expressions, Gao Dazhi asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Seeing this, Lao Zhou said, "Sun Dalei confessed something. They were originally planning to sabotage Blast Furnace No. 1 the night after tomorrow, and then leave immediately after completing the mission. The situation is very urgent, but Lao Wu and I have discussed it. Since Sun Dalei has been captured, the mission may be abandoned, but it may also be brought forward."

Therefore, we need to increase patrols at night for the next few days.

Gao Dazhi frowned deeply.

"Alright, we'll see how the section chief arranges things later!"

And that's how the matter was settled.

Zhao Qingsong simply listened from the sidelines.

……

In the afternoon, after finishing his meeting, Sun Guodong gathered everyone together.

He looked at everyone with a serious expression.

They began to describe the details of the case.

After that, he said, "Everyone knows the situation now. We must not let these people succeed, otherwise it will bring incalculable losses to the factory and the country."

"Now let's arrange the shifts. Gao Dazhi, you'll lead a team to be in charge of blast furnace No. 1..."

Start arranging the work.

……

Soon, everyone's work was assigned.

Gao Dazhi was assigned to patrol the night shift tonight, while Zhao Qingsong, being a newcomer and not yet very familiar with the factory, was assigned to patrol during the day.

After the meeting ended and everything was arranged, the group returned to their office.

After returning, Gao Dazhi took out his cigarettes, pulled one out, and squeezed the cigarette pack.

"That's all, so I won't let you disperse."

He chuckled and started smoking.

The others smiled.

Old Liu joked, "Old Gao, smoke sparingly. My wife said the supply and marketing cooperative announced that they'll probably start requiring ration coupons for cigarettes again in a couple of days?"

"what?"

Old Gao looked miserable.

"Seriously! They want tickets again?! What are we going to draw then?!"

"Let's keep firing the cannons!"

Zhao Qingsong listened from there.

According to the original owner's memories, tickets in this era were not static.

Two years ago, in Beijing, except for Grade A cigarettes, all other cigarettes were rationed. However, due to shortages, all cigarettes required rationing.

It loosened up a bit in the middle.

Grade A cigarettes were only supplied to special needs. High-ranking officials received one carton per month, while those below the rank of high-ranking official received none. For example, Peony, Daqianmen, and Zhonghua cigarettes were only available to no more than ten people in the cigarette factory.

It is estimated that at most two people in China will be eligible to participate in the draw.

Before tobacco leaves were available, they would roll tobacco shreds in paper, or even various grass leaves, commonly known as "rolling cannons".

I still have 5 packs of Peony cigarettes in my personal space!

Upon hearing this, Gao Dazhi complained, "If I had known, I would have bought more Grade C and Grade E cigarettes when they were free."

Once the supply and marketing cooperative issues a notice, it is implemented immediately.

Zhao Qingsong chuckled, pulled out a pack and tossed it to him: "Here you go, I'm not a big smoker, I had extra from last time."

He did buy quite a lot of cigarettes during his visits to the supply and marketing cooperative.

It saves me from having to buy it again and again.

There are only two, not many.

Gao Dazhi took it and said with a smile, "Thanks! I'll pay you back when the cigarette coupons are issued."

Zhao Qingsong smiled but didn't reply.

With a little while left before the end of the workday, Gao Dazhi prepared to go out to check on his post, picking up his hat from the table as he prepared to leave.

He turned his head and glanced at Zhao Qingsong, then waved to him as if he had just remembered something.

He left without saying a word.

Seeing this, Zhao Qingsong naturally followed.

……

"Brother Gao, what's wrong?"

After they came out, Zhao Qingsong asked in a low voice.

Gao Dazhi pondered for a moment after hearing this and said, "You don't have much work scheduled these past two days. I feel like something's not right with Xu Jing. If you have time, you should keep an eye on her, otherwise I won't feel at ease."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingsong nodded slightly.

"Yeah, I also felt something was off. Okay, I'll keep an eye on him. It's just that he lives in the family compound, which might be a bit inconvenient."

"Try your best! If something goes wrong, it will be a really big deal."

"good!"

Zhao Qingsong agreed.

"I'll go take care of my business now. You just go and investigate Xu Jing, and be careful."

After Gao Dazhi finished speaking, he put on his hat, said goodbye, and left.

Zhao Qingsong watched the other person leave and prepared to go back.

Lost in thought, someone called from downstairs.

"Zhao Qingsong! Are you there?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingsong looked down and saw it was Grandpa Li from the gatehouse.

"Uncle Li! That's me, what's wrong?"

"Someone outside is looking for you!"

"Huh? Who is it?"

"A girl who claims to be your girlfriend, but I don't know her at all."

"what?"

Zhao Qingsong was completely bewildered. When did he get a girlfriend?!

I instantly realized who it could be.

He quickly agreed, "Okay! Thanks! I'll be right there."

"Don't mention it!"

After speaking, the other person left with their hands behind their back.

……

Zhao Qingsong frowned, went back to get his hat, put it on, said goodbye to Lao Liu and the others, and left the department.

After coming out, I walked straight towards the gate.

Upon arriving at the location, they saw a woman lingering at the gate, glancing towards it every now and then.

Wang Li?

It really is her!

With a furrowed brow, he came out directly.

When Wang Li saw him, she hurried over: "Brother Qingsong, it's me!"

Zhao Qingsong looked at the other person with some displeasure: "What are you doing here? And why did you say you were my boyfriend?"

Wang Li clutched the hem of her clothes, looking a little embarrassed. "Um... Brother Qingsong, I...aren't we already engaged? Auntie even said we'd get married during the New Year!"

Her words made Zhao Qingsong frown: "Hey! Stop, stop, stop~ Don't talk nonsense. It's true that this happened before, but your family has already broken off the engagement. Don't mention this again. I need to maintain my reputation at the factory!"

Reputation is still very important these days.

Damn it, he was so eager to get married when he had a job, but as soon as he found out his job was being taken away, he immediately came to break off the engagement.

He understands; who doesn't want a good life?

For him, it didn't matter whether he married a rural woman or a city woman, as long as they were compatible, since he wasn't short of material things anyway.

But it's too low.

Hearing his words, Wang Li felt so wronged that tears welled up in her eyes.

"Brother Qingsong, why are you like this? It was Auntie who agreed, it was them who sent me to find you."

This made Zhao Qingsong frown deeply.

How is that possible?

When he left, he clearly said that he would find a wife at the factory.

Logically speaking, I shouldn't agree!

"First of all, we've already called off the engagement, so the previous agreement doesn't count. Also, my family's word isn't up to me. What era are we living in? Why are they still having arranged marriages? Alright, you can go home now!"

After saying that, he was about to leave.

"Hey, Qingsong, you can't abandon me! It's almost dark, and I'm too scared to go back!"

Upon seeing this, Wang Li immediately grabbed his clothes.

Zhao Qingsong's expression changed, and he immediately broke free: "Be mindful of the consequences."

His expression startled the other person.

Wang Li was wiping away tears there.

Zhao Qingsong had a headache just looking at it.

Lost in thought, just as he was about to speak, a disdainful voice came from not far away.

"Pah! Chen Shimei!"