1970s Gangster Couple NOT MTL

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This matter sparked a lot of discussion among the members in the threshing ground. Wang Desheng dismissed them and left alone with Wang Wei and Xiao Xiao. "The county wants you to receive commendation tomorrow." He patted Wang Wei's back and whispered, "I heard they might allocate a position for you two in the county factory. Good lad, from now on, you and your wife will be the ones enjoying the supplied grains. Good times are ahead!"

The two of them instantly became workers, even Wang Desheng envied them greatly. "I'll accompany you to the county early tomorrow. This matter needs to be handled promptly, so it doesn't fall through."

Seeing Xiao Xiao and Wang Wei looking calm, Wang Desheng thought they were just young and unaware of the importance of a worker position. He was afraid they might miss out, so he said, "I'll come and wake you up early tomorrow. Prepare yourselves well."

Xiao Xiao wasn't particularly excited about the worker position, while Wang Wei valued it highly. After all, he was a native of the small village and knew the significant benefits that came with becoming a worker.

Becoming a worker meant Wang Wei could afford to buy things for Xiao Xiao, unlike now, where although they didn't worry about food, other aspects still left Xiao Xiao feeling aggrieved. He only worried about Xiao Xiao; he cherished her like a treasure and couldn't bear to let her work in the factory. But if he went to the county and left Xiao Xiao alone in the village, he wouldn't feel at ease.

Xiao Xiao sensed his concern. "Let's go to the county tomorrow and see how things are before deciding."

Wang Wei agreed reluctantly.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Wang Desheng knocked on the door of their new house.

Luckily, Wang Wei knew Wang Desheng would come early to find them, so he had already risen early and prepared a pot of steamed buns to eat on the way.

Wang Desheng was welcomed inside, and once in the room, Wang Wei woke Xiao Xiao up from the kang (traditional heated bed). "Get up, Uncle Wang is here in our room."

Xiao Xiao murmured drowsily, barely hearing anything. When Wang Wei called her, she instinctively reached out and hugged his neck.

Seeing she hadn't fully awakened, Wang Wei touched her forehead, then helped her put on clothes. He half-carried her to the kitchen to wash her face, and Xiao Xiao began to feel slightly more awake.

Observing all this, Wang Desheng hesitated to speak. He knew one should treat their wife well, but he felt Wang Wei was overly indulgent. This wasn't treating a wife; it was clearly pampering an ancestor.

After Xiao Xiao fully woke up, she noticed Wang Desheng looking at her with a somewhat awkward expression. Instead of feeling embarrassed, she calmly said, "Uncle Wang, you're up so early."

The dynamics between her and Wang Wei were known only to them. Despite Wang Wei appearing confident and assertive, he actually lacked a sense of security. If Xiao Xiao didn't wholeheartedly rely on him, Wang Wei would become anxious.

The way they interacted was most comfortable for both of them. Xiao Xiao never cared much about others' opinions, and Wang Desheng's thoughts didn't really concern her either.

Wang Desheng nodded. "You guys are quick."

After Wang Wei and Xiao Xiao finished getting ready, they headed to the county in the morning light.

Wang Wei took out some steamed buns and shared them.

As soon as Wang Desheng got hold of a bun, the rich fragrance made his mouth water. He noticed they were white flour buns. "Wei, did you make these with the new flour this year?"