Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife-Chapter 370 - 0: Willing but Powerless2_1

Lu Jiang belonged to this era. Full of passion, his entire heart dedicated to the nation and its people, he did not predict the devastating catastrophe on the horizon ten years from now.

That catastrophe was vast and significant, affecting countless lives and situations.

But Feng Qingxue understood it!

On a hazy night, without much thought, she went along with Lu Jiang’s ideas. Indeed, she sympathized with the hardships soldiers faced. However, come dawn, after a good night’s sleep, her mind became clear, and her worries arose. She could not disclose the future catastrophe to Lu Jiang.

Sending mail or withdrawing money or items required a local letter of introduction. The bank management was even stricter; how could the exchange of a large quantity of gold not attract the attention of bank staff? A small amount of gold or silver currency didn’t matter, nor did depositing and withdrawing cash. Every common person had some hard currency hidden away. A significant appearance of gold, wasn’t that just announcing the source of their wealth to the world?

Now, with Wang Zhengguo’s protection, coupled with her contribution to the community through her medical skills, Lu Jiang’s father had finally enjoyed a few peaceful days. How could she bear to drag him back into the whirlpool of troubles?

These things. For now, there was no way she could explain them in detail to Lu Jiang, who had been living in the army since his youth.

She now lived in this era of pure belief, but deep inside, she carried the indifference and selfishness of the 21st century. She held no beliefs — she only believed in herself.

Thus, it was best to let Lu Jiang hit a wall himself.

If he met with difficulties, not finding a safe way to donate gold without exposing his family to danger, he would not continue.

Though the country and its people weighed heavily in his heart, the importance of his family was equally significant.

Living together for such a long time, Feng Qingxue understood Lu Jiang well. He could risk his life for his country, but he would not sacrifice his family’s lives for it.

As expected, upon discovering that the situation was not as simple as he thought, Lu Jiang immediately hesitated.

"Qingxue, I’ve been thinking hard; it seems like we’re powerless despite our intentions."

Feng Qingxue covered her mouth and chuckled lightly. "Do you understand now?"

Lu Jiang, downcast, pushed his bicycle. He understood his wife’s words from the previous night. It was indeed difficult to ensure his family’s safety after donating the gold. He had the reasons to donate, yet he could not find a way to assure his family’s safety.

He had believed that as long as there was a will, there’d be a way. It turns out, that saying was bullcrap!

"Ajiang, don’t be upset."

Compared to most soldiers, Lu Jiang, aware of the difficulties and knowing when to step back, was actually not pure.

Yet that was exactly the part Feng Qingxue liked about Lu Jiang. She favored a man who possessed a spirit of dedication but would not blindly commit. For those who could dedicate everything, including their lives and their families, for their country, she admired them from the depths of her heart. But in life, she preferred to keep a respectful distance from them.

Hearing this, Lu Jiang looked up at the sky, a trace of confusion in his eyes.

Back home, the moment Lu Jiang’s father heard about all this, he gave Lu Jiang a good scolding.

"Do you know why highly educated scholars ended up being labeled as ’stinking nines’, degraded into the despised classes?"

"Father, why is it?" Feng Qingxue, feeling sorry for Lu Jiang being scolded, quickly asked to express her doubts.

Lu’s father said in a low voice: "The reason is simple. Educated people have their own thoughts and ways of acting and are less likely to be influenced by others, thus they are considered impure."

His words were vague, but Feng Qingxue understood him clearly.

In plain words, these people were less likely to be brainwashed by state propaganda.

Yes, brainwashed.

Why were the people of this generation so pure yet adorable? Why were they so passionate and crazy? Every word and action from the authorities, they revered as the absolute truth.

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