Shocking! My Rugged Husband is the Hidden Tycoon in the 70s Novel-Chapter 165: Defending Her Husband

Xu Qinghuan heard Qiao Xinyu and the others talk about Zhang Tieshan’s accusation against Jiang Xingye for not working. The next morning, before work began, Xu Qinghuan went to the brigade office.

Today no one mentioned Jiang Xingye, but after the tasks were assigned, Xu Qinghuan asked, "Captain Zhang, I heard that you have strong opinions about Comrade Jiang Xingye not showing up for work?"

Zhang Tieshan was the type of despicable person who, last night, when Qing Xiao noticed someone leaving the zhiqing dormitory, Xu Qinghuan was unsure if someone went to the commune to lodge a complaint.

No matter what, she needed to defuse the situation preemptively.

"It’s the harvest season now. I heard that in the past, during harvests, if it rained heavily for long periods, half a year’s hard work could go to waste. We can’t just stand by and watch that happen."

Zhang Tieshan replied righteously, "Every additional person is an additional strength. Comrade Jiang Xingye’s strength is considerable; he should not shirk labor."

Xu Qinghuan nodded, "Captain Zhang is right. The strength of the men is indeed great, and we should fully exploit their potential;

Brigade Leader, I suggest that if the male zhiqing can earn twelve work points, the brigade office should help them achieve that, especially those who have been in the countryside for several years. I believe they have that capability."

Male zhiqing who have been in the countryside for several years: ...

Upon hearing this, Xu Manman quickly said timidly, "Sister, we’re talking about Comrade Jiang Xingye. His ability to earn twelve work points doesn’t mean everyone can."

Xu Qinghuan said, "Regarding Comrade Jiang Xingye, he can earn twelve work points a day, which equates to harvesting 1.2 mu of land a day;

although he was occupied with personal matters and missed work these past two days, I assure you that during the harvest, he will make up for the shortfall of 2.4 mu either way."

Zhang Tieshan’s face turned unsightly. Even though he was the captain of the zhiqing team and had been in the countryside for several years, he was not good at manual labor, even during critical harvest times, earning at most eight or nine work points a day.

With thin limbs and a feeble appearance, he couldn’t exert much strength.

"Zhiqing Xu, you are also a zhiqing. Do you think Comrade Jiang Xingye not showing up for work is right?" Zhang Tieshan attempted to reason with Xu Qinghuan.

Xu Qinghuan said, "It’s indeed not right, and I didn’t say his behavior was correct. But he has valid reasons, so I assure you he will make up for it.

Regarding capability, all you men should match Comrade Jiang Xingye’s performance. If lacking in physical strength, compensate with intellect;

at the crucial time of harvest, you must strive to earn twelve work points a day as he does, with no discount unless absolutely necessary; otherwise, if it rains and delays the harvest, it would be your negligence."

Zhang Tieshan’s face turned dark. Huang Dahai and Zhou Chang’an were fine as they always earned full points, while Liu Zhijian was absorbed in who knows what all day, and for the brigade leader, it was a blessing he didn’t consider himself crazy, so they wouldn’t require him to earn full points.

That was targeting Zhang Tieshan specifically.

The brigade leader said, "Alright, we’ll settle on that. Tieshan, since Xingye has personal matters over these days and hasn’t come to work, I’ll surely have him make up for the work he owes.

You’ve been here for several years, still young, and indeed you should strive to match the most outstanding youth in the production team!"

Zhang Tieshan gritted his teeth in hatred. They were all zhiqing, and yet Xu Qinghuan sided with Jiang Xingye; has she gone mad!

She set a trap for him; just wait!

At noon, when the work broadcast signaled the end, Xu Qinghuan carried a basket of food along the field ridge. From afar, she saw the commune members gathered in a circle, discussing something, and in the center, a person wearing a white shirt and military green trousers, looking like an official. Xu Qinghuan hurried over.

"This time we came down mainly to inspect the work situation. I heard some people have the ability but fail in attitude, especially during the critical harvest period, not showing up for work.

Such people are considered the dregs of the people and need vigorous criticism to help them improve!"

A smile hung on Zhang Tieshan’s face as he looked at the leader with bright eyes.

Jiang Chengxu stood quietly at the back of the crowd but had a slight smirk of success as if his plan had succeeded.

Xu Qinghuan coldly scanned the crowd and walked over.

Lu Nianying said, "Deputy Director Tang, isn’t it time like this that everyone should be working in the fields?"

Tang Quantong glanced approvingly at her, nodded, and then said to Jiang Baohua, "The commune has repeatedly emphasized that harvest time is very crucial, and aside from those bedridden due to illness, everyone must be present, everyone must work in the fields!"

At this moment, Lu Nianying saw Xu Qinghuan and smiled, "Zhiqing Xu is the barefoot doctor at our health post. Zhiqing Xu, did you hear that? You also need to work in the fields."

Xu Qinghuan smiled and said, "Following the example of predecessors, if previous barefoot doctors worked in the fields, I will work in the fields. If not, I won’t. After all, human lives are at stake. If treating and saving people is delayed because of farming, who’s to take responsibility? You? Can you bear it?"

Three consecutive questions left Lu Nianying speechless, while Zhang Tieshan burned with fury, "Zhiqing Xu, serving the people doesn’t mean there’s someone sick every single moment;

If someone indeed falls ill, you can go treat them, but if nothing is going on, can’t you work in the fields?"

Xu Qinghuan was silent, looked at Tang Quantong, and smilingly asked Jiang Baohua, "Brigade Leader, did Doctor Tang Jinmei previously work in the fields?" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Barefoot doctors had fixed work points every day, seven points, which was usually sufficient to sustain themselves unless they consumed too much.

Tang Jinmei’s family conditions were good, so she never worked in the fields and always considered herself superior to others.

Jiang Baohua shook his head, "Doctor Tang conscientiously fulfills her duties, prioritizes treating and saving lives, and diligently studies medicine. Where would she find the time to work in the fields? What if her primary work gets delayed?"

If the barefoot doctors had to work in the fields, would the production team’s big three—he, the secretary, and the accountant—not have to do the same?

The precedent doesn’t matter whether it’s set or not. It simply cannot be set by him.

Tang Quantong was somewhat annoyed, no longer having a good impression of these uproarious zhiqing,

"So you’re the barefoot doctor who replaced Tang Jinmei. I heard about you from Dean Deng at the county hospital. Having a doctor as skilled as you in our county is a blessing."

Everyone was dumbfounded. They knew Xu Qinghuan was a barefoot doctor, but they didn’t know Xu Qinghuan had gained the favor of the county hospital’s dean.

Liu Zhenzhu looked at Xu Qinghuan as if she were a golden treasure within reach.

Jiang Baohua quickly asked, "Then... Deputy Director Tang, under normal circumstances, should the brigade’s barefoot doctors still focus primarily on treating and saving people?"

Tang Quantong nodded, "Indeed, especially Doctor Xu. Dean Deng specifically told me that Zhiqing Xu’s hands are very precious!"

This was what Deng Aiguo mentioned when recommending Xu Qinghuan as a barefoot doctor to the commune.

Lu Nianying was dumbfounded, never having imagined such a result even in her dreams.

"However, if ordinary commune members are being sluggish, not putting in the spirit to fight for the harvest, it is absolutely unacceptable!" Tang Quantong declared sternly.