New Comrade: The Rash One

When Hua Da Hua arrived at the factory, it was just past eight o'clock. She went straight to the factory director's office.

Although Hua Jian Guo did not like forming cliques, he was a worker from the same era as the factory director, so their relationship was closer than with others.

Hearing that the uncle and niece had come to settle the job succession, the factory director only asked about Hua Jian Guo's injuries before immediately telling someone to take them to get the paperwork done.

Even Vice Factory Director Guo, who usually liked to find fault with Hua Jian Guo, became low-key and amiable. He asked Hua Jin Yin quite a few questions, such as whether she wanted to go down to the countryside or work elsewhere in the future.

Upon learning that Hua Jin Yin had used connections to secure a job at the Municipal Women's Federation, he stared at her, sizing her up a few times, and finally sighed, "This second girl of the Hua family really has a bright future, unlike my insensible daughter who won't listen to anything I say. Sigh, her life is ruined."

Obviously, he was thinking of Li Dong Feng—the former fiancé of the young girl in front of him—who was about to be sent to a labor reform camp along with his daughter.

His daughter was ruined by Li Dong Feng, yet this girl was able to go work at the Municipal Women's Federation. Where was the justice in that?

Before nine o'clock, the job handover was complete, and Hua Da Hua stayed directly at the factory to work.

On her first day at the factory, the master guiding her was the same one who had previously guided Hua Jin Yin. Since he was originally mentored by Hua Jian Guo, there was naturally no need to worry about Hua Da Hua being bullied under his wing.

Leaving the factory, Hua Jin Yin planned to ride her bicycle to the city. Now that the job handover was complete, she had to find her secret contact to ask about her next mission. Otherwise, with her job here given away and the job at the Municipal Women's Federation still unconfirmed, would she really have to go down to the countryside?

At the same time, she also wanted to inquire about the black market situation in the city.

The supplies sent by Xu Xi Xi were growing by the day. If she didn't convert them into money, and then use that money to make more money, it would be a terrible waste.

But she hadn't saved the contact method of her secret contact. At this critical juncture, where was she supposed to find them?

"Hua Er Hua, Comrade Hua Er Hua!"

Passing by the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, she heard someone calling her. She stopped her bicycle and turned around, seeing Sui Yong waving at her while pushing a rusty bicycle.

Seeing Hua Jin Yin stop, Sui Yong put one foot on the pedal, gave a slight push, and glided over on his bicycle.

Hua Jin Yin sized up Sui Yong's bicycle from top to bottom. This bike was truly too dilapidated; wasn't he afraid it would snap in half mid-ride?

Sensing the worry in her eyes, Sui Yong said helplessly, "It's the cooperative's bike. Who knows how many generations it has been passed down through. Is Comrade Hua Er Hua heading to the city?"

The cooperative was located in the center of Zhou County, with many residential houses and factories ahead. How did he know she was definitely going to the city? Hua Jin Yin raised an eyebrow. "How did Comrade Sui Yong figure that out?"

Sui Yong grinned foolishly. "Let's talk as we ride."

With that, he nimbly hopped onto his bicycle. After pedaling a short distance, realizing Hua Jin Yin wasn't keeping up, he stopped and looked at her helplessly. "What's wrong? Why aren't you moving? I'm really not a bad guy."

Hua Jin Yin thought of her own strength. If he really tried to do anything bad, it wasn't certain who would end up worse off. She might as well see what he was up to.

Along the way, Sui Yong mentioned that he was heading to the textile factory in the city to make some purchases. He asked Hua Jin Yin, "Comrade Er Hua, I received reliable news that the textile factory has a batch of defective fabrics they want to clear out. I'm going for this today. If I can buy some without needing coupons, shall I pick out a few meters of nice colors and patterns for you?"

Hua Jin Yin declined, "No need for that. No one in my family is good at sewing. Let's not waste good things; leave them for someone who needs them more."

Sui Yong immediately grinned, showing eight white teeth. "Ah, that's fine. My grandmother is very skilled at sewing. In the future, if your family has any sewing to do, just leave it to my grandmother."

Although taking in private sewing jobs was not allowed these days, many people still took work from others to do at home. The elderly lady of the Sui family was likely doing exactly this.

"Then thank you, Comrade Sui. Once you get the defective fabric, I'll pay you back however much it costs."

Hua Jin Yin didn't refuse further. After all, defective fabric was a hot commodity. Buying some would definitely please Zhou Lai Ying. Even if she couldn't use it, giving it to Grandma Zhou and the others would be good.

She had fabrics made by Xu Xi Xi in her space, but because the quality was too good, bringing them out would be too eye-catching. She had to find a proper opportunity to bring them out.

As they chatted, they left the county town. There were few pedestrians on the road to the city, making conversation much more convenient.

Sui Yong was talkative and eloquent, often bringing a curve to the corners of Hua Jin Yin's lips. Having such an interesting person move into the residential compound meant there would surely be plenty of entertainment in the future.

Who would have thought that in one breath Sui Yong was telling her about his shopping experiences in the Capital, and in the next, seeing no one around, his tone shifted: "Comrade Jin Yin, my codename is Lao Miao. It's a pleasure to be your new colleague."

This surprise came so suddenly that before the smile on Hua Jin Yin's lips could fade, her hand on the handlebars wobbled. Managing with difficulty to steady her bicycle, she stared blankly at Sui Yong, only regaining her senses after a long moment. "Lao Miao? You're also from that department?"

Sui Yong grinned, showing a smile as bright as sunshine. "That right, we are colleagues now. My grandmother isn't my biological grandmother, and my sister isn't my biological sister. Our names are all fake too. Just like me, their current mission is to assist Comrade Jin Yin and complete this mission as perfectly as possible."

Hua Jin Yin was speechless. "No, if you guys have so many comrades that you can immediately dispatch three people to assist me, why couldn't you just send someone to complete the mission? Why do you have to stick to me?"

At this, Sui Yong put on a miserable face. "That's because our abilities are a bit... special. We can only do some logistical and auxiliary work. We're not like Comrade Jin Yin, who has an offensive ability and can charge on the front lines."

Hearing him say this, Hua Jin Yin was genuinely curious about his special ability. "Special ability? Why don't you explain it in more detail?"

Sui Yong smiled somewhat helplessly. "Mine is a space ability. Usually, during missions, I'm used as a mobile warehouse. But the space isn't large, less than five cubic meters. Every time I go on a mission, there must be at least one person protecting me. Most of the time, when large equipment isn't needed, the comrades prefer to carry their own gear into battle.

Huan Huan has a water-system ability. When there's a water shortage, she can manifest water, but she can only manifest two liters at a time, after which she has to rest for two hours before she can use her ability again.

Grandmother's ability is relatively stronger; she can communicate with animals weaker than herself. In the past, many major and difficult cases were solved thanks to her ability. It's just that Grandmother has long passed retirement age. If she hadn't been unwilling to stay home and retire, and instead came to assist with Comrade Jin Yin's mission, we wouldn't have been able to invite the old lady at all.

For the coming period, we will do a good job with auxiliary work and will also secretly protect the safety of Hua Jian Guo's family. Please rest assured and carry out your mission, Comrade Jin Yin, without any worries about the home front!"

The final words of this impetuous fellow were resounding and powerful, but they made Hua Jin Yin feel uneasy. Hearing this, she felt like a warrior embarking on a one-way, fatal journey.

Was she taking on a suicide mission? Otherwise, why would the higher-ups care so much about her family's safety?

Was it still too late to back out now?