Ah Kun arrived together with Du Dezhang, the man whose entire family was left with only him, whom Huo Haocheng had mentioned before, who was invited by Commander Gu. The two of them came from different directions, one from the north and one from the west, and arrived at the end of February.

"Uncle Kun, over here." Huo Haocheng drove, bringing Ruan Ruan and Commander Gu to pick up the people. Although the people were all there for Ruan Ruan, Commander Gu felt that since they had been old comrades for so many years, it was rare for them to come over, and Ruan Ruan and the others didn't know them. It would be more convenient for him to come along.

Hearing Ruan Ruan's voice from the crowd, he looked up and saw her standing on a stone block, smiling and waving at him.

Squeezing through the crowd, I approached them. "Ruan Ruan, Hao Cheng, it's been so long!"

"Uncle Kun, it's been a long time. This is my uncle, Comrade Gu Wenpeng. Uncle, this is the Uncle Kun we often talk about."

Upon seeing them approach, Ruan Ruan immediately introduced them. Her uncle had been saying that he would definitely have a good drink with Ah Kun, and now they were finally meeting.

"Hello, Comrade Akun. I'm Ruan Ruan's uncle. Thank you for your help to them before. By the way, Gu Wencheng is my younger brother. I spoke to him on the phone before and he said you were coming. He also said that whenever he has time, we can go to Beijing and have a drink together."

Previously, Huo Haocheng went to see him and asked if he had recommended anyone to work for the charity. At that time, he asked who the person in charge of the organization was, and Huo Haocheng told him it was A-Kun. Afterwards, he called Gu Wencheng to ask. Gu Wencheng's evaluation of him was relatively objective, but he also said that A-Kun was someone left to him by his master. As for Mr. Bai Shu, they had never dealt with him, but they had found someone he left behind, so there shouldn't be any major problems.

Later, I inquired and learned that Ah Kun was also a veteran. I knew a little about his story. He was all alone and had helped many people over the years. I figured that he and Du Dezhang would have common topics to discuss when they worked together in the future.

"Comrade Gu Wenpeng, hello, I'm Akun. I'll definitely have a good drink with Comrade Gu Wencheng when I have the chance in the future." Akun took Gu Wenpeng's words as just polite talk. Everyone was gathered together because of Ruan Ruan, and there might really be a chance in the future, but not now.

"Okay, wait a little longer. We're waiting for someone. He'll be here soon. Let's have a good drink tonight."

"Uncle Kun, I've found a few veterans to help you work together. Now we're waiting for Comrade Du Dezhang. It's quite a coincidence that you two, one in the north and one in the west, set off and arrived at the same time. What a coincidence!"

There's one more thing Ruan Ruan didn't mention: both of them are currently single. The only difference is that Du Dezhang's family sacrificed themselves because of him, while A Kun's family is full of selfish people. But, regardless, they are now here for the same reason and will be doing the same thing in the future, which can be considered a kind of comfort for them.

"That's really fate. We'll have to have a few more drinks with him later." Hearing Ruan Ruan say that, he also felt it was quite a coincidence, as if the two of them had planned it together.

"Okay, in a bit, we'll head to our accommodation first. Tonight, we'll get some food from the state-run restaurant and bring it back. You all can have a good drink." Since everyone isn't here yet, we can drink whenever we want at home. If we're having a good time now, we won't be able to drink anymore once we start work.

"Okay, I'll pack it up and take it back when we pass by later." Commander Gu also thought that was the best way. A few days ago, Mayor Guo called him to ask if he knew that Ruan Ruan had bought all three courtyards that the former deputy mayor had secretly purchased. If he didn't know that his old classmate didn't mean anything by it, he would have thought that Ruan Ruan was a naughty child who had done something wrong and was being complained about by the other party.

Despite his thoughts, he was quite interested in Ruan Ruan's organization. He heard that the office space alone was an entire building, and it took her more than ten people two days to clean it.

Now that they've bought three courtyards to use as staff dormitories, he's even more curious.

"...Oh, Ruan Ruan has already prepared her accommodation?" Ah Kun was thinking of staying at the guesthouse for two days first, and then starting work after finding a place to stay. He didn't expect her to have everything arranged.

"Brother Kun, don't worry. Ruan Ruan has arranged everything perfectly for you after you arrive. The place you stay is close to the office, only a ten or twenty-minute walk away, which is very convenient."

He had heard Mayor Guo say that Commander Gu also agreed with this. People have come all this way, so he can't expect him to take care of everything. Otherwise, what's the point of them leaving their hometown?

"Then I'll have to take a good look. I'm quite particular about accommodations!" Actually, for people like Ah Kun, they don't care where they stay, as long as they have a place to shelter from the rain. So everyone knows he was joking when he said that.

"It can provide shelter from the wind and rain, but compared to Uncle Kun's own courtyard, it really can't compare." Imagine his big courtyard in the black market, with several rooms alone, not counting the courtyard and other things. He's just one of those three, there's really no way to compare.

"Okay, it's good to have a place to shelter from the wind and rain now." The main point is, "Since we're already here, we can't just turn back, hahaha, just kidding."

After they chatted for more than ten minutes, the train from the west arrived at the station. Huo Haocheng pulled Ruan Ruan to his side and then held up Du Dezhang's name high.

At this moment, Du Dezhang, who was still sitting by the window, saw a young man standing out from the crowd holding up a piece of paper with his name on it. He figured that the person who was supposed to pick him up must be him. Upon closer inspection, he recognized the woman and two middle-aged men standing next to him. He recognized the man in military uniform, but he was surprised that he still looked so dignified after all these years. The only way to tell his age was from the few strands of white hair hidden in his hair.

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