Chapter 124: Yu Jiajia and Tian Lili laugh...

Yu Jiajia and Tian Lili laughed and rushed towards each other. Yu Jiajia grabbed Tian Lili's hand and exclaimed, "Lili, I missed you so much!"

Tian Lili smiled and said, "I miss you too."

Tian Xiaoxi: "What about me? Don't you miss me?"

Yu Jiajia grabbed her hand and said affectionately, "I missed you all so much!"

Tian Xiaoxi said sweetly, "Jiajia is even more beautiful now, and this dress looks really good on her."

While others rely on clothes to make a person look good, Yu Jiajia is different; she makes every outfit look radiant.

Yu Jiajia also complimented Tian Xiaoxi and the others on their beautiful clothes. They're close friends, so their conversation started with mutual compliments.

After Liu Weidong and Zhou Liang arrived together, everyone went into the cafeteria.

There were far fewer people eating in the cafeteria today; it was noticeably quieter. Although the bomb incident is over, people are still somewhat traumatized and prefer to go home for meals, even if it means going a bit further.

Fortunately, the cafeteria anticipated this and prepared less food than usual.

Everyone chipped in money and tickets today to eat on the second floor. We gave the money and tickets to Chef Zhao and asked her to prepare the meal.

There were 11 people in total, and Chef Zhao prepared six dishes and a soup, which was very sumptuous and contained a lot of meat!

Director Cui came over with a case of chilled soda, which was a gift for Yu Jiajia and the others.

Director Cui was genuinely grateful to Yu Jiajia.

The thought of the time bomb's power sent chills down his spine. He'd been waking up from nightmares last night; in his dream, Yu Jiajia hadn't come to the cafeteria for lunch, and the time bomb was still there, undiscovered.

At 1:20, a loud "boom" rang out, and the bomb devoured everything. In his dream, he was very unlucky; he happened to be passing by when he was blown to pieces, and he was immediately awakened by the shock.

He suddenly sat up in bed, his chest heaving violently, his pajamas soaked with cold sweat.

In the darkness, he breathed heavily, the pain and fear of being shattered to pieces in his dream were exceptionally clear. He had a vague feeling that if it weren't for Yu Jiajia, everything in the dream would have become reality: the cafeteria would have collapsed, thousands of people would have died, and he would have been torn to pieces.

Although the enemy agents said that it was a deliberate bombing of Yu Jiajia, we should take that with a grain of salt. It was indeed to kill Yu Jiajia, but the deeper purpose was to create a huge uproar.

He couldn't fall asleep again in the latter half of the night. After telling his wife about his dream, she also couldn't sleep.

After daybreak, they quickly went to the food station and bought a large piece of fatty pork about three fingers wide and two pig trotters, which they then took to the Yu family to visit Deputy Director Cheng.

At noon, he saw Yu Jiajia and her group having lunch on the second floor. Apart from a few members of the art troupe, the other young comrades were all the heroes of yesterday! He immediately instructed the chef to cook more of his signature dishes, and he would subsidize those who didn't have enough money.

Even without his instructions, Chef Zhao would still use his best skills to prepare a delicious meal.

These young comrades saved their lives and saved the steel rolling mill.

While cooking, Director Cui went to buy a case of chilled soda. If he didn't have to go to work in the afternoon, he would definitely have bought two bottles of good wine.

In truth, after the initial fear subsided, Director Cui couldn't suppress his joy. His performance in this bombing incident was outstanding, undoubtedly a highlight of his political career.

Faced with Director Cui's chilled soda, Yu Jiajia and the others naturally had to decline. After much back and forth, they finally gave in and accepted the chilled soda.

Director Cui told them to eat and drink well, and then left happily to go and see what was going on in the lobby.

Security was tighter today. Anyone carrying a bag had to cooperate with the security department for inspection, especially in the kitchen. The workers were very cooperative and even opened their bags for the security department to see. The stricter the inspection, the more at ease everyone felt.

Then several aunties brought over a plate of washed grapes, diced apples, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

They all work in the kitchen.

Yu Jiajia and the others couldn't refuse, but the aunties insisted on giving it up, and they couldn't refuse to eat it.

Everyone was both moved and proud. Each person had a bottle of ice-cold soda, and they started with one. Zhou Liang said, "To live a long and healthy life!"

Everyone laughed.

It's good to be alive, and even better to live to be a hundred.

They were comrades who had been through life and death together, so their relationship was even better. A group of young people chatted about everything from the bombing incident to the educated youth going to the countryside, and then to the cultural troupe's performances throughout the city.

Now that a bomb has occurred at the steel rolling mill, there's another new story to tell.

Everyone chatted and laughed until they finished eating. It was almost time to go back to work in the afternoon, so they left the cafeteria together.

Yu Jiajia wasn't too busy in the afternoon. She really wanted to ask for leave and go home, but she didn't dare to go home herself. She went to look for her older brother, but she couldn't even find a trace of him.

Just as I returned to my office, Tian Lili came looking for me. She knocked on the door and said, "Deputy Director Yu, may I come in?"

Of course you can.

Yu Jiajia let her in and pulled out a chair for her to sit down.

Tian Lili came to give Yu Jiajia a gift. Wherever she goes, she buys little trinkets such as hair accessories, hair clips, and scarves.

Yu Jiajia liked it very much, "Thank you, Lily."

Not long after Tian Lili left, Tian Xiaoxi came to find her and gave Yu Jiajia a can of tea, which was jasmine tea and had a very fragrant aroma.

Su Yu gave Yu Jiajia a set of bamboo-carved cups, a set of six, each carved with a lively little animal: a kitten playing with a ball, a puppy carrying a bone, a squirrel holding a nut, a rabbit eating a carrot, a hamster peeking out, and a deer wagging its tail.

so cute!

They seemed to have deliberately chosen different times to avoid clashing.

They are so wonderful, how could Yu Jiajia not like them?

As it was nearing the end of the workday, Liu Weidong ran over to share the latest news with Yu Jiajia: Zhang Jianguo had been dismissed from his post and taken to the police station.

Zhang Jianguo was never a decent person, and he held a high position. It would have been fine if he hadn't been investigated, but once he was, it was a disaster. He had abused his power for personal gain, embezzled and accepted bribes, and colluded with his brother-in-law to secretly sell good steel from the steel rolling mill as scrap steel and profit from it, earning more than 4,000 yuan.

However, ever since Cheng Xiuying became the head of the security department, he hasn't dared to do it again. Cheng Xiuying is too meddlesome, too controlling, and too overbearing, so he's very annoyed by her! He's also very annoyed by the Yu family!

Later, when a new factory manager was appointed, he witnessed the new manager's methods and dared not do anything further. He also cleaned up his past misdeeds to ensure that no one could find fault with him.

Now that he's been exposed, Zhang Jianguo almost fainted.

He only wanted to get rid of the Yu family, but the Yu family was fine while he was finished, and his whole family was finished.

Yu Jiajia was also shocked. She didn't expect Zhang Jianguo to be so bold! Now he'll either be executed or spend the rest of his life in jail. She was definitely very happy. Yesterday, Zhang Jianguo and his wife were the most boisterous! Now the factory will have two less eyesores.

Moreover, Zhang Jianguo dared to do this before, but after his mother became the head of the security department, he didn't dare to do it anymore, which shows that Cheng Xiuying is amazing!

As for the former head of the security department, he had already been promoted, but he was implicated by Zhang Jianguo.

Wu Xiaoming, the section chief of the union, was also furious. What kind of mess was this?! His subordinates had made such a blunder, and he naturally couldn't escape responsibility for the oversight. Fortunately, he had performed admirably in this bomb incident; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to keep his position as section chief.

After getting off work, Yu Jiajia packed her things and went home with Yu Songqing.

When they passed by the state-run restaurant, they planned to buy a roast chicken to take home and help Ms. Cheng recover. Yu Songqing insisted on paying and also bought three cream popsicles; he ate one and gave Yu Jiajia the other two.

Yu Jiajia never refuses her family's kindness. She sweetly said, "Thank you, big brother!" and happily ate two cream popsicles.

Yu Songqing is truly a good comrade now. He is filial to his parents, loves his younger siblings, and most importantly, he is wholeheartedly devoted to his work and has already achieved remarkable results!

The past doesn't count; the two are now good siblings.

In fact, Yu Jiajia doesn't care about the past; she only cares about the present and the future. She loves herself and only wants a satisfactory life.

The brother and sister didn't go home until they finished their ice cream.

The house was bustling with activity. Zhang Jianguo's mother, along with Hu Zi, was pleading with Cheng Xiuying. They promised they would never oppose the Yu family again and begged Cheng Xiuying to show mercy and forgive the Zhang family this time. From now on, Zhang Jianguo would obey Cheng Xiuying in everything! He would go east if she told him to go east, and west if she told him to go west.

Cheng Xiuying was speechless. She shook her head, her tone heavy and stern: "Zhang Jianguo dared to sell good steel as scrap iron because he thought he wouldn't be caught. He enriched himself at the expense of the public, undermining the foundation of the collective and crossing the bottom line of the country! Such a parasite must not be tolerated!"

Zhang Jianguo's mother immediately knelt down, pleading, "Deputy factory director, as long as you don't pursue this matter, Jianguo will definitely be fine."

Grandma Yu stopped her, saying, "We've already destroyed the Four Olds, and you're still kneeling?" She shoved Zhang Jianguo's mother, telling her to leave quickly, "You didn't think about getting caught when you took the money, did you? If you made a mistake, you should accept the punishment."

Seeing the Yu family's ruthlessness, Zhang Jianguo's mother glared at them and said viciously, "It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, Jianguo wouldn't have gotten into trouble! He was perfectly fine until yesterday when he offended you, and today he's been arrested. How heartless you are! You just arrest whoever you don't like."

Everyone was speechless.

Old Mrs. Gao: "No wonder your family has always been at odds with the Yu family, always picking on them. It turns out that Xiuying was in your way, and you wanted to get rid of her so your family could continue to steal and sell steel. Four thousand yuan! Don't you feel guilty spending that money? Now you're turning the tables on us, you have quite the nerve. Pack your things and get out of here, leave the family compound right now."

No one pities Zhang Jianguo's family; what they stole was the steel mill's property, which belongs to everyone!

Old Zhou: "It's ridiculous. Why didn't you do this earlier? You were so happy when you were spending money."

Zhang Jianguo's mother was being pointed at and gossiped about by everyone. Having no other choice, she could only take the crying Hu Zi home. This place was no longer their home. The factory gave her two days to move out.

Zhang Jipan, the eldest grandson who was learning to drive a tractor, also returned home. Now that his family background is bad, he can no longer attend the tractor training class. He learned that his father and stepmother were secretly selling steel from the factory, and he couldn't bear it. He locked himself in his room and ignored everything.

The little grandson was crying loudly for a chicken leg. Zhang Jianguo and Gu Yazhen had been arrested. She faced the house where she had lived for more than ten years and wept bitterly. It was all the Yu family's fault! If it weren't for the Yu family, how could the Zhang family have been destroyed?

She hates it.

At the Yu family home, Yu Jiajia was concerned about Cheng Xiuying's injuries. "Mom, why did you get up? You should stay in bed more."

Cheng Xiuying was uncomfortable lying in bed and had to get up and walk around. She said, "I'm almost healed, and I can go back to work in a few days." She then whispered, "This time, my injury has healed much faster. It must be because of the Five Animal Frolics!"

Yu Jiajia: "!!!" She looked at Cheng Xiuying's wound and found that the small wound on her back had already scabbed over!

"Sibao, don't worry." Cheng Xiuying didn't care about this minor injury at all. She was in a great mood. Zhang Jianguo was off the stage, which gave her another moment of glory! Look how amazing she is. Once she was on stage, even the thief Zhang Jianguo didn't dare to steal anymore.

Grandma Yu: "Xiuying, you're really amazing! You manage the factory so well! No wonder the Zhang family always targets us, it turns out it's because of this."

Yu Jiajia also praised it highly.

Cheng Xiuying laughed and said, "That's not enough. If I had checked more carefully, Jiang Tao wouldn't have brought the bomb into the cafeteria."

Grandma Yu: "How can you blame yourself? Nobody could have predicted this."

Yu Jiajia: "That's right! Mom, Sister Qi invited me to her house for dinner. I'll bring food over tonight."

Cheng Xiuying: "We have everything at home. See what dishes you need and have your second brother cook when he comes back. He's a good cook."

Yu Jiajia ran to the kitchen to see what ingredients were available and pondered what to have for dinner. Cheng Xiuying and Grandma Yu followed her in. Grandpa Yu stood outside the kitchen and specially introduced two fish, "I caught them today, a black carp weighing one pound and a carp weighing over two pounds."

Yu Jiajia squatted down next to the wooden tub and looked at the two fish inside: "Wow! They're so big! Grandpa's amazing!"

Old Man Yu said modestly, "It's all because Jiabao prepared the fish food so well."

Yu Jiajia: "Is the fish food finished? Should I prepare some more for Grandpa?"

Old Yu said, “I shared some with Old Zhou and Old Wang, so we used it up a bit faster and can fish for another two days. With the same bait, Old Zhou only caught a crucian carp that was a foot long, while Old Wang was better off and caught a grass carp that weighed more than a pound.”

After saying that, he looked at Yu Jiajia expectantly, waiting to be praised. Yu Jiajia smiled and said, "Grandpa is amazing!!! He's a fishing expert! With these fish, my mom's wound will definitely heal faster! We'll all have fish to eat." She added, "Then I'll prepare some more fish food tomorrow night. Our family is waiting for Grandpa to catch fish to eat."

Old Man Yu was overjoyed.

We'll save the black carp for Cheng Xiuying, since she can't eat spicy food. We'll make a black carp soup for her, and save some to make fish porridge for tomorrow morning.

Since everyone eats carp, let's make boiled fish fillets.

In addition, there are pork, chicken, ham, pig's blood, tofu, eggs, and all kinds of green vegetables.

Today it was Yu Songqing's turn to cook, but Cheng Xiuying disliked his cooking skills, so he didn't cook. Instead, he helped out in the kitchen, killing two fish and slicing the carp.

When Yu Songyan came home from get off work, he saw his family busy in the kitchen. Before Cheng Xiuying could ask him to cook, he came in and asked with a smile, "Why are you all in the kitchen? What are we having for dinner today? I'll cook."

Yu Jiajia rarely goes into the kitchen; if she's always in the kitchen, then dinner must be quite important.

Yu Jiajia: "I'm bringing food to Sister Qi's house for dinner tonight! Second brother, I want to eat boiled fish! Oh, right, eldest brother also bought roast chicken! Let's see if we can get some other things too."

Yu Songyan raised an eyebrow, "What does Factory Director Qi like to eat?"

Yu Jiajia said with shame, "...I don't know either."

Cheng Xiuying: "It's sweet!!!" She had eaten quite a bit with Director Qi and had noticed it.

Yu Songyan: "Okay." He patted Yu Jiajia's head: "Go play, just let your older brother help me out."

Yu Jiajia: "Thank you for your hard work, eldest and second brothers! I'll make you some jasmine tea."

As soon as she went out, Cheng Xiuying followed her out; she didn't like cooking either.

Grandma Yu stayed in the kitchen to help. She loved cooking, and she loved watching Yu Songyan cook, taking the opportunity to learn. Looking at all the ingredients, she felt at ease and happy.

Yu Jiajia brewed a pot of jasmine tea, added white sugar, and poured a cup for everyone. She also held a cup for herself, sat down in front of Cheng Xiuying, and showed off her new cup to Cheng Xiuying.

However, there were only six cups, and she hadn't used any of them yet, still using enamel cups.

Cheng Xiuying: "It's actually quite pretty."

Yu Jiajia: "A set of teacups like this, plus a teapot, would definitely be popular. The carving isn't too difficult; any carpenter could do it, and bamboo is easy to find—it's everywhere in the mountains. If the brigade were to make this and open a collective workshop, it would be a good idea."

Cheng Xiuying: "!!!" She stared at Yu Jiajia, extremely proud. Her daughter was so amazing! She praised, "Sibao, you're really great! This is a good idea! Young people will definitely like this kind of cup."

Yu Jiajia: "Yes, I really like it."

Cheng Xiuying: "I'll send a message to your older cousin tomorrow and ask him to give it a try. If it works out, it'll be a great business with no investment! Carving is simple too. The girls and older women in the village are all good at embroidery, so they can definitely carve on bamboo."

In this day and age, the least valuable thing is labor. Bamboo mountains are full of it, so it's practically a business with no capital investment.

Yu Jiajia handed one of the bamboo cups to Cheng Xiuying, saying, "Mom, show this to my older cousin. Xiaoyu gave it to me, so don't break it, or you'll have to give it back to me."

Cheng Xiuying: "No need to give him a cup. You draw a few patterns, and then your older cousin can make it according to those patterns."

Yu Jiajia thought about it and agreed. She picked up paper and pen and started drawing. Various adorable little animals, the Four Gentlemen (plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum) – these were all things that little girls liked. Then, she changed her focus and began to draw the characteristics of this era: the solemn Tiananmen Gate, the winding Great Wall, and figures of workers, peasants, and soldiers holding steel guns…

Looking at the image of workers, peasants, and soldiers holding steel guns, Cheng Xiuying exclaimed, "This is good! I like it!"

Yu Jiajia drew a few more.

Cheng Xiuying: "If these were available for sale, I would definitely buy one."

After returning from outside, Yu Jiamin washed her hands, picked up the bamboo cup and looked at it. She also looked at the pattern designed by Yu Jiajia and said, "I must buy a set of the Four Gentlemen to keep for entertaining guests."

The meal is ready.

Yu Songyan cooked four dishes in total: boiled fish fillets, sweet and sour pork, candied sweet potatoes, and hand-shredded roast chicken. The staple food was steamed buns. He also specially cooked blackfish soup for Cheng Xiuying.

These sweet and sour pork tenderloin and candied sweet potatoes are things that no one has ever seen before!

Grandma Yu was truly amazed. How could Yu Songyan be so skilled? She had already praised him many times in the kitchen and even tasted the food, but she still couldn't help but say, "Oh my, this dish looks so delicious, how can I bear to eat it? With Songyan's skills, he could be a head chef in a state-run restaurant."

Of course, this is just praise. Yu Songyan is so capable, he should be the director of a food factory in the future!

The rest of the Yu family were also stunned. They knew Yu Songyan was a good cook, but they never expected him to be able to make so many different dishes.

Yu Jiajia: "Second brother, you're amazing!"

Yu Songyan laughed, "If it weren't for Jiajia giving me the recipes, I wouldn't know how to make these. It was my first time making them all, but luckily it turned out well. I have to thank Jiajia."

Yu Jiajia: "We're so lucky to have such a delicious meal."

Yu Songyan: "You have to eat it while it's hot. I'll bring your food over for you."

Yu Jiajia: "Thank you so much, Second Brother!!!"

The meal is served in two portions, one larger and one smaller.

Yu Songyan placed four smaller portions of dishes on a tray and followed Yu Jiajia over.

Yu Jiajia knocked on the door. "Sister Qi, may I come in?"

Qi Yan came out to greet them. She doesn't like to wear work clothes when she's not working, but she changed into a wine-red long dress and tied her hair back with a hairband. She looked very pretty, and her eyes were smiling, making her even more beautiful. She invited the two of them in, her eyes falling on the tray in Yu Songyan's hands: "It smells so good. No wonder Jiajia praised your cooking."

Qi Yan is very beautiful, especially her languid, mature womanly charm, which makes it hard to look away.

Yu Jiajia was completely mesmerized.

Yu Songyan restrained himself and looked away: "It's just home cooking, nothing fancy, I hope you like it."

Qi Yan chuckled and said, "Thank you." He then invited Yu Songyan to sit down and eat with him.

Yu Songyan naturally didn't stay; at this point, he was just Yu Jiajia's second brother, and he had only come to deliver food.

At the Yu family home, Cheng Xiuying watched Yu Songyan deliver the meal. Even after his figure disappeared, she didn't look away. The second son wasn't oblivious; even when delivering meals, Old Madam Yu and Jiamin were there too.

She asked, "Why is he being so eager?"

Yu Jiamin: "Perhaps it's because Director Qi can afford a watch."

Everyone: ...

Yu Hongding, who was drinking tea, almost choked and coughed repeatedly.

Grandma Yu: "No wonder he didn't even look at the many matchmakers the matchmakers introduced. He certainly has high standards!"

Cheng Xiuying: "..."

That's because she has high standards! Director Qi is young, beautiful, and capable. She could wear one watch on each wrist, let alone just one.

The second child really dares to dream big.

Cheng Xiuying: "No one is allowed to talk about this or make wild guesses."

Grandma Yu: "I definitely won't talk nonsense."

Yu Songqing couldn't understand at all, "What are you talking about?"

Cheng Xiuying thought Yu Songqing was stupid, that he had become stupid from reading too much: "Hurry up and eat, you talk too much."

Yu Songqing: "???"

That's all he said.

Old Man Yu didn't know what they were talking about, but he certainly wouldn't ask, otherwise he would look stupid.

Anyway, you'll find out when the time is right.

When Yu Songyan returned, he noticed everyone was looking at him, but he didn't care and sat down, asking, "Why aren't you eating?"

Actually, he wasn't hungry either; a cook can't go hungry while preparing food.

Cheng Xiuying sized up Yu Songyan and thought her son was truly handsome, the second most handsome of her five children. He had striking features, a tall and straight figure, and was very pleasing to the eye. He was also quite shrewd and capable; the food factory's current best-selling pastries were all on the production lines he added, and he was already a supervisor. She estimated that he would definitely be promoted soon. Not only was he so outstanding, but he was also a great cook!

With such talent, why can't you dare to dream a little more!

As Chairman Mao said, the bolder the people, the greater the harvest.

She smiled and placed a piece of sweet and sour pork into Yu Songyan's bowl, saying, "I've been waiting for you. Eat."

Yu Jiajia also ate with Qi Yan.

Qi Yan also prepared soft drinks, fruit, and desserts, along with four dishes, making a table full of food.

Qi Yan picked up her chopsticks and took a piece of sweet and sour pork tenderloin coated in sauce. The sauce was sweet and sour, and the tenderloin was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it very appetizing. She said, "Delicious."

Yu Jiajia also tried a piece of sweet and sour pork, and it was indeed delicious. She couldn't help but praise Yu Songyan: "Second brother is a great cook! Our whole family loves his cooking."

Qi Yan: "Does he cook every day?"

Yu Jiajia: "In our family, the five of us siblings take turns cooking! My second brother and third sister are the best cooks, and when we have guests, my second brother is the head chef. My grandma is now thinking about how to cook delicious food every day, and her cooking is also quite good. She's in the top tier! My dad and eldest brother are in the second tier. My mom and I cook less, and my grandpa helps out but doesn't cook."

Qi Yan was quite interested. In fact, in many families, men don't go into the kitchen: "Your family is very different."

Yu Jiajia: "Everyone is working and studying, earning money in the same way, so of course we all have to do the housework!"

Qi Yan: "That's the logic."

Yu Jiajia picked up her soda bottle: "A toast to Sister Qi, thank you for protecting me yesterday."

The soda bottles collided, creating a dense layer of tiny bubbles that looked quite appealing under the dim light.

The two chatted and ate, eventually finishing their soda but not their food. They left a lot of boiled fish and roast chicken. Qi Yan doesn't eat spicy food, prefers sweets, and enjoys life. He has decorated his home very comfortably, with cushions on the benches and a small two-seater sofa. The two sat on the sofa and talked after their meal.

Yu Jiajia asked, "Sister Qi, do you know the Five Animal Frolics?"

This question is a bit difficult to answer. Qi Yan paused for a moment before replying, "Yes."

Yu Jiajia smiled sweetly: "I knew you would! Thank you, Sister Qi, for protecting me. It must have been tough coming to Qingshan County all alone. I'll stay with you from now on."

Qi Yan pinched Yu Jiajia's cheek: "I'm very happy here. I've seen different people and different scenery. I like it here."

Yu Jiajia happily cuddled with the pretty older sister.

Around nine o'clock, Qi Yan carried a tray to the door and escorted Yu Jiajia there. The tray, which originally contained food, was now filled with various fruits and snacks. The leftover roast chicken and boiled sliced ​​meat were also brought back.

Yu Songyan had been reading in the living room. When he saw someone come in, he closed his book and walked over. He had changed his clothes and was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and loose black pants. His hair was slightly damp and carried a fresh scent after a shower. He looked relaxed and refreshed.

He stepped forward and took the tray.

Qi Yan: "Thank you, the food was delicious."

Yu Songyan also smiled.

Qi Yan didn't linger. He nodded, turned around, and went home.

In the early hours of the morning, Yu Jiajia's schoolbag was secretly delivered to the Premier, along with a secret letter.

The Premier, a man who had weathered many storms in his life and presided over countless crucial decisions concerning the nation's destiny, had long since cultivated a composure that remained unmoved even in the face of imminent collapse. Yet, at this moment, as he received that seemingly ordinary backpack, he still felt a surge of nervousness. He couldn't help but take a deep breath, hoping that what lay inside would be something like the "blueprints for the entire intercontinental ballistic missile system"—a cutting-edge weapon that could truly forge the backbone of the nation.

The study was brightly lit. The Premier dismissed his attendants and sat down alone at the desk. He carefully opened his bag, and a thick stack of documents lay quietly inside. They were exactly the same as the documents he had received last time; they were already familiar to him.

His hands trembled slightly as he took out the document, turned straight to the blank title page, and saw a line of text on the second page: "Complete Technical Data on Hybrid Rice".

He read carefully by the light, and as he turned the pages, his usually calm gaze could no longer conceal his shock.

"Yield exceeds 2000 kilograms per mu..."

"It exhibits stronger adaptability in terms of resistance to diseases and pests, drought resistance, and flood resistance..."

These few thin pages carry the hope of feeding hundreds of millions of people. He recalled an old farmer who saluted him during his visit to a rural area in the north, holding a rough porcelain bowl with only a small amount of thin porridge, enough to reflect one's image.

"Premier, when will we be able to eat dry rice every day?" The old farmer's simple question still echoes in his ears.

His hands trembled violently, the pages rustling between his fingers. This document felt incredibly heavy at that moment.

This is no longer just a technical document, but a cornerstone that ensures the safety of our land and the well-being of our people, and the most solid hope for hundreds of millions of compatriots to completely escape the shadow of hunger.

He took a deep breath and gently pressed the document against his chest, as if he could feel the vibrant life force within it.

Throughout his life, he firmly believed that human will could overcome nature and never placed his hopes on ghosts or gods. But the appearance of Comrade Jiajia allowed him to see a power that transcended common sense.

At this moment, we sincerely hope that China can seize this historical opportunity and that this nation, which has endured so much hardship, will eventually achieve the prosperity and strength it deserves.

Looking out at the night sky, he was deeply moved and began to plan how to develop hybrid rice technology.

After a long while, he finally came to his senses from the shock of the information, carefully put it down, and then took out the remaining two items from his bag: a white jade bottle and a letter with a stamp and address already written on it.

The envelope was carefully sealed, and the handwriting was neat.

This is a letter that would have been sent here even if it had been placed in the post office.

He chuckled softly, carefully opened the envelope with a paper cutter, and took out the letter to read it carefully.

Gradually, he seemed to see the image of that lively and lovely little girl writing a letter earnestly, and a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

However, when his gaze swept over the description of the pills in the porcelain bottle in the letter, his smile suddenly froze, turning into a deeper shock.

In her letter, Comrade Jiajia clearly stated: "This is the only case I have taken. I have not taken it before and do not know the effects it can achieve. Please study the efficacy of the medicine before deciding whether to take it."

She obtained the medicine, but did not hesitate to give it away.

She was aware of the medicine's value, but she cared even more about its safety and reliability.

Her admiration and respect for Confucius were genuine, and her sincere heart was clear as day.

She deeply loves this land and this country.

The Premier was convinced of the medicine's efficacy. It could be ranked alongside the Five Animal Exercises and the Qingnang Book, and it could shine as brightly as missile blueprints and rice technology. It must be a national treasure that could "revive all chronic diseases and bring back spring to all plants."

And so she quietly handed herself over to the country.

He gently grasped the cool white jade bottle, yet felt a burning heat in his palm. What it contained was more than just medicine; it was clearly a young man's purest and most sincere heart for his country.

He continued reading the letter. When he saw Yu Jiajia's suggestion to hand over the hybrid rice technology to Comrade Yuan, he couldn't help but chuckle. The several implementation plans he had been considering seemed superfluous at that moment.

Comrade Jiajia has already finalized the plan.

Between the lines, he sensed Jiajia's unwavering trust in him and her steadfast admiration for Comrade Yuan. She seemed to have foreseen that Comrade Yuan would live up to expectations by developing rice varieties that would ensure the entire nation had enough to eat.

Of course he believed Comrade Jiajia.

In the latter part of the letter, the handwriting becomes lighter, depicting a junior's greeting to an elder, and a young girl's daily life, with a smile spreading across her face.

It seems I'll have to trouble you, Madam, to prepare a few more fashionable clothes and hair accessories for this young comrade.

Furthermore, an important criterion for participating in the Rising Star Initiative is to see it through to the end.

One must possess both virtue and talent, and also have an outstanding appearance.