Forced to marry a disabled man in the countryside? I'll repay you tenfold!

His words were incredibly revealing, leaving everyone speechless. A doctor? Who saved Secretary Li's life? The only medic in the regiment?

"If we save Secretary Li, I won't object to Comrade Xiao Su living in a brick house. Secretary Li is a good man. If it weren't for him, I would have starved to death long ago."

"Secretary Li has been quite kind to us educated youth, so let it go."

"I didn't realize Comrade Su was a doctor. From now on, if we have a headache or fever, we won't have to go all the way to the county town. I have no objection to doctors living in brick houses."

The old educated youth who had been making sarcastic remarks just moments before immediately changed their expressions, while Tian Dahua's face darkened.

At this moment, Liu Shuqing patted Tian Dahua on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, it's not your house that's being given up. Chen Weidong hasn't been reporting for duty, so the troupe has decided to cancel his spot."

Tian Dahua was stunned for a moment, then let out a breath and smiled, "Then I have no objection."

Su Wanqing frowned. Chen Weidong? A sent-down youth related to the original story? The original owner's lover?

Liu Shuqing then gave Su Wanqing and Zhou Yanshen a friendly smile:

"Comrade Su, Comrade Zhou, and this lady, don't just stand there, come with me, I'll take you to your new house to settle in."

Su Wanqing took a deep breath, deciding to ignore it. She pulled Zhou Yanshen, who was still somewhat bewildered, and nodded politely to Liu Shuqing, saying, "Thank you, Officer Liu, for your trouble."

It seems that the person she risked her life to save was the right one.

There is a sentence in the original text that says: If it weren't for the original owner's misdiagnosis and delay, with Secretary Li's emotional intelligence and ability, he would definitely have been promoted to an important leader in a few years. It's a pity.

"It seems that Secretary Li is indeed a capable person and has solved my big problem." Su Wanqing was in a good mood.

Under the envious and jealous gazes of everyone, Su Wanqing followed Liu Shuqing into the row of brand-new red brick houses across the street.

As the educated youth Zhang Yan packed her things, she stomped her foot in resentment, feeling a bitter taste in her mouth. Why did she have to live in a mud house while the other three got to live in nice houses?

Red brick houses are definitely different!

The roof was covered with neat tiles, there was a glass window, a large kang (heated brick bed), and the floor was tiled. The house was empty, about fifteen square meters, not as big as the family compound, but in the rural youth settlement, it could definitely be called "luxurious and spacious".

Su Wanqing was also very satisfied.

Liu Shuqing first helped carry the luggage in, gave them the keys, and then gestured for Tian Dahua to bring over the borrowed food rations: a bag of cornmeal, a bag of sorghum, and ten jin of sweet potatoes. He then instructed her:

"Our entire frontier was built up little by little on the barren land by soldiers and their families from more than a dozen divisions more than ten years ago. It was very hard work, but we were very united. The conditions were a bit poor... but they will get better in the future! If you need anything, you can exchange it with the villagers or the educated youth with food coupons, industrial coupons, or surplus goods."

"You don't need to participate in the canal digging tonight, so please settle in properly. But you will officially start work tomorrow, and you will need to choose your job type."

Then he introduced some other types of jobs.

Upon hearing this, Zhou's mother was on the verge of tears. She really couldn't do these chores! If she had to do them, she'd rather die!

Su Wanqing pulled a handful of candy from her pocket and stuffed it into Liu Shuqing's hand:

"Officer Liu, my mother is getting old, but she can only read and write. Do you know of any jobs that would be suitable for her?"

Liu Shuqing couldn't refuse and accepted it, thinking to herself that this comrade really knew how to handle things. Even if he didn't give her anything, given her relationship with Secretary Li who had saved her life, he would have arranged something. Therefore, she said in a friendly tone:

"The old lady has just arrived, so she probably can't handle the physical labor. How about this, she can go to the logistics department and help with registration, distributing work supplies and tools, and also keep an eye on the warehouse. This is the easiest job, and she gets 6 work points a day."

Even this easy job requires connections to do.

Su Wanqing looked at Zhou's mother, "Mom, is this alright?"

In the original story, Zhou's mother couldn't farm or feed the pigs, so she simply stayed indoors and did nothing, forcing Zhou Yanshen to do two jobs, and the original owner also had to work extra to make up for it.

Now that Su Wanqing has arrived, there's no way she'll let the lazy old lady have any free time!

She can earn at least 6 work points a day by going to work, which will keep her mother-in-law busy so she won't cause her any trouble, and she can also do more things at home.

A wicked mother-in-law who stirs up trouble is just bored out of her mind!

Zhou's mother choked.

No, she's lived a life of luxury for most of her life, and now she's old and has to watch over the warehouse?

Just as Zhou's mother was about to shed tears of grievance and say something, Zhou Yanshen grasped Liu Shuqing's hand: "Thank you, comrade, thank you so much. My mother is very satisfied with this job."

Zhou's mother opened her mouth, but ultimately shut it up in despair. Oh well, watching over the warehouse and registering things shouldn't be too tiring.

Liu Shuqing then looked at Su Wanqing: "Comrade Su, you can go directly to the 'Health and Disease Prevention Center' to report tomorrow. Our conditions here are limited, just two mud-brick houses. We have to treat people with headaches and fevers, as well as treat the livestock of the livestock team for simple illnesses, and sometimes we also have to treat pigs, sheep and cattle for production. As for medicine, we will apply for it tomorrow."

Oh, so this involves treating humans, treating animals, and even watching pigs give birth?

"Sure, no problem. I happen to know a thing or two about treating livestock. And I'm also good at removing eggs from boars."

Zhou Yanshen felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.

How come his wife can do everything?

It seems I must be careful not to upset my wife in the future.

Liu Shuqing was genuinely pleasantly surprised. "Comrade Xiao Su, you're really amazing! Our regiment will be counting on you from now on!"

After settling everything in, Liu Shuqing hurriedly left, and Zhou Yanshen got up to see her off.

Zhou's mother threw down her luggage and gramophone with a "thud," not caring about the dirt, and plopped down on the kang (a heated brick bed).

"Daughter-in-law, my feet are so swollen, I can't move at all. I'm also thirsty and hungry. Please boil some water and make something to eat. I need to take a bath; I'm all sticky. I told you to bring a big tub, but you didn't. How am I supposed to take a bath in this dirty rural place?"

While complaining, she was also thinking that the reason she didn't let her son get a divorce was because she hoped that after he went to the countryside, he would have someone to take care of her.

Now that her son is away, she finally has a chance to boss Su Wanqing around.

The room fell silent for a moment.

Su Wanqing sneered inwardly, but outwardly said obediently, "Okay, Mom." She got up and rummaged through her luggage for a water bottle, just as she bumped into Zhou Yanshen walking back. She said gently:

"You've been busy all day, you must be thirsty and hungry, right? I'll go boil some water and make you something to eat. Just grab something quick for now, otherwise Mom will starve."

Zhou Yanshen frowned, looked at his mother lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), and instantly realized that his mother had once again instructed someone to do something.

"Mom, Wanqing must be tired after a long day. I'll take care of the chores from now on." He said, taking the water bottle from Su Wanqing's hand.

"Comrade Wanqing, you've worked hard today. Go and rest for a while. I'll tidy up the house and put away your luggage. Leave the cleaning to me."