The Red Armbands have only been at the height of their power for these past two years. In another two years, things will be better. Qiao Qingqing’s plan was to first secure the land deed and build a small house, then expand it after two years. The Brigade Leader and the accountant were unaware of her intentions; they were simply focused on the money, already planning to buy fertilizer the next day. The brigade had no funds, so every purchase had to be calculated down to the last cent. If it weren't for Qiao Qingqing renting the land, the brigade truly wouldn't have had the money to go to the county seat for fertilizer. The county seat did not allow credit, whereas at the town’s Supply and Marketing Cooperative, they could put it on a tab and settle the account after selling the grain.
That night, Qiao Qingqing shared the good news of her plans to build a house near the cattle shed with the Lu Family.
"But with this, there won't be much left of the money you gave me..." Qiao Qingqing asked softly, "Mother, will you blame me?"
Chapter 50