Sorry, My Beloved Is The Motherland - Chapter 17.2 - To Dedicate One's Life To The Country

They were the first group to know that Comrade Xiao Ning’s report card was about to arrive, which made the villagers who participated in the snow shoveling feel prouder and more honored compared to those who did not come today.

This is definitely the biggest news in Tulaga County before the New Year. It has already been brought up at countless family dinner tables along with hot milk tea and potato stew, stirring the nerves of countless people!

The members of the production team in Tulaga County have an unprecedented belief in Ning Fu.

T/N: The production team here most likely refers to the agricultural produce.

In the atmosphere of great harmony, Lao Zhuo’erqin, accompanied by the mail carrier who was said to have letters for the branch secretary and Xiao Wu, who was eager to see the secretary and then find Ning Fu, arrived at the station’s office.

As soon as he entered the yard of the station, he shouted loudly, “Hey! Tugu Li, old buddy, people from the county have arrived—”

Secretary Tugu Li hurriedly ran out of the house, with only one shoe.

The heavy snow had blocked the roads and the weather was bad. When people come from the county at the end of the year, it surely means something big is happening.

“Guess what? The two groups of us happened to meet on the road.”

Lao Zhuo’erqin patted Xiao Wu’s shoulder firmly and, teasingly towards Tugu Li, asked, “Do you know why they came from the town?’”

“What for?” Tugu Li asked hesitantly, although he already had a suspicion in his mind.

Lao Zhuo’erqin, having built up the suspense, happily announced, “The people are here to find Ning Fu!”

The secretary’s eyes lit up immediately—he knew it, he knew it!

Ning Fu, this girl, is not bad at all! No one in the entire Tula County is smarter, harder-working, or more deserving of going to college than she is!

T/N: cuò bù liǎo – ‘not wrong’ here meaning brilliant/not bad.

This, this must be treated with great care! These are esteemed guests from the county, they are like harbingers of good news!

The secretary waved his hand and instructed Lao Zhuo’erqin, “Tell the cafeteria to add a few more dishes and also bring out the wine. It’s not easy for them to come all the way from the county. Tonight, everyone stay here and let’s celebrate for Ning Fu properly and have a good time!”

After saying that, he warmly shook hands with Xiao Wu and the others.

Xiao Wu and the few others were stunned.

What… what’s going on here?

I’ve seen production teams openly letting the educated youths go, but I’ve never seen such a warm welcome before.

Anyway, no matter what, the situation turned out to be smoother than expected. Xiao Wu’s heart finally settled, and for the first time, he truly felt that victory was within reach.

——The next challenge is how to make Ning Fu, who is entirely focused on finding a partner in the countryside, accept the reality that she must return to the city.

Since the road is now open and the production team’s attitude is so supportive, with it getting late, it’s no big deal for them to stay the night.

They can rest and regain their energy, and then continue on their journey the next day.

However, the paperwork still needs to be given to the secretary first.

Xiao Wu carefully took out the document approving Ning Fu’s return to the city from the briefcase he was carrying.

Secretary Tugu Li received the document with a serious yet barely concealed look of joy.

Then, his gaze fell on this thin sheet of paper.

That surge of joy and elation vanished from the simple face of this man from the grasslands.

The speed was so fast it was comparable to the quick changes in the face-changing performance at Sichuan opera.

T/N: Sichuan Opera – traditional Chinese performing art technique known for its rapid and colorful mask changes, which are used to portray different emotions and characters. The performer wears a special mask typically made of silk or other lightweight materials and are often coated with a special type of powder or adhesive. The face-changing is achieved through a combination of sleight-of-hand tricks and quick movements.

“Ning Fu didn’t apply to return to the city,” he said to Xiao Wu.

“This seems more like a personnel transfer; Comrade Ning will understand,” Xiao Wu said, not expecting that the secretary would even inquire further—after all, there’s a red steel seal on the document approving her return to the city!

Secretary Tugu Li frowned and said, “She still has to take the exam.”

Xiao Wu thought to himself, ‘What exam? By the time she stays here any longer, she’ll be having a baby!’

He said, “Yes, yes, once Ning Fu returns to the city and gets to the B City Textile Factory, she can continue reviewing for her exams there.”

Her work in the city has all been arranged, and no objections will be of any use!

He also hinted that although Ning Fu had some conflicts with her family before going to the countryside, now it’s time to reconcile. She can’t keep acting like a child and use preparing for the college entrance exam as an excuse to stay in Tulaga Banner and pursue relationships!

Tugu Li ran his words through his mind, and his face darkened further.

Lao Zhuo’erqin was still grinning foolishly beside him. Seeing the secretary’s expression change, he couldn’t help but quickly ask, “What’s wrong?”

Tugu Li decisively nodded to Xiao Wu and the others, indicating he needed to step away, and then pulled Lao Zhuo’erqin aside.

“— Did you ask clearly what they’re here for?”

Lao Zhuo’erqin was confused. He blinked and said, puzzled and innocent, “I asked. They came to find Ning Fu! I knew she would definitely pass the exam; isn’t this a congratulatory message from the county?”

“Didn’t you ask them what they’re looking Ning yatou for!?”

Lao Zhuo’erqin had a bad feeling. “No, I didn’t ask. Wasn’t it just for that?”

T/N: please let me know if the translation is wrong or inconsistent anywhere. I’ll try to correct it soon. Hope you are enjoying them!