Upon hearing this, Song Yuebin turned to Zhang Lin and said:

"Old Zhang, just tell me, Boss Su, how can business not be booming now? The days of the old station being king are almost over."

Zhang Lin smiled and said, "Boss Su, when Panliu Mountain's business becomes bigger, we will be considered old customers and old friends. You must take good care of us."

Su Tao smiled brightly: "Of course, Captain Song, you should have a good rest. I will take you to the doctor when he comes. After he is cured, we can talk about going north to find seeds."

After politely saying goodbye, Ma Dapao went downstairs and said to her:

"Boss, you've really won over a lot of people. From what I've learned these days, Song Yuebin is quite famous in the caravan community. He's a righteous man who likes to make friends. His recognition of you has definitely given Panliu Mountain a good reputation in the caravan community."

Su Tao said, "I just stumbled upon this. Is there any movement over at the old station?"

Ma Dapao shook his head:

"Ever since we sent Miwu to scout the area, everything's been quiet. Even when we released the news that we'd captured Miwu, they didn't react. At least on the surface, they were quiet, but behind the scenes, we don't know what's going on."

"Okay, then keep watching. Report anything unusual to Director Qi. By the way, I'm thinking of preparing an independent office for you in a few days. Do you want to work in Panliu Mountain or Taoyang?"

Ma Dapao rubbed his head and said, "Why would a rough guy like me need an office? The duty room at the foot of the mountain is enough for me."

Su Tao said, "That won't do. After all, you're in charge of a supply station. Manager Ma should have a decent office to sit in. Besides, when there are more employees at Panliu Mountain in the future, are you going to let them all squeeze into the duty room with you?"

Ma Dapao blushed when she called him "Manager Ma" and rubbed his hands and said:

"Boss, please stop embarrassing me. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even be able to sit in the office today. I don't even know where I'd be able to make a living. Just take care of the office affairs! I can handle anything!"

Su Tao smiled and said, "Then let's build a small office building in Panliu Mountain, connected to the staff dormitory. But we have to wait in line. I have a lot of houses waiting to be built."

Ma Dapao started to flatter: "Boss, you've worked hard, take your time. Boss, can you also arrange a queue for Panliu Mountain Hotel? There really aren't enough rooms. There's always a long queue at the foot of the mountain."

Su Tao felt like she was being squeezed dry: "I'll try my best"

Before leaving, Master Qin called her and handed her two boxes of biscuits.

When she opened it, she was greeted by the aroma of green vegetables and scallion oil, mixed with a sweet taste. It was a biscuit unlike any she had ever seen.

Master Qin wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled:

"Vegetable scallion oil cookies. I dried bok choy and scallions into dried vegetables, mixed them in and baked them. Take some home and try them. If you like them, I'll make more."

Su Tao took out a piece and tasted it on the spot. It was salty, fragrant and crisp, and very delicious.

She gave Chef Qin a thumbs up and said, "You are indeed a great chef. This is better than what I sell in the vending machine."

Master Qin was embarrassed by her praise:

"You're too kind, I just made some little treats to satisfy your craving. The other box is for Fang Zhi. That kid likes sweets, so I put a little more sugar in it. You might not be used to it."

Su Tao joked, "You've spoiled him too much. No wonder he loves talking to you."

Master Qin smiled brightly, but there was a hint of loneliness in his eyes:

"He is lovable and pure-hearted, like a child who has never grown up."

Su Tao understood that Master Qin treated Fang Zhi as his own child.

According to Master Qin's age, if he had a child, he would be about the same age as Fang Zhi.

Just as she was saying this, Su Tao suddenly heard a boy's clear voice coming from the back mountain:

"Master Qin—do you have any more trash to take out today?! If you do, I'll take it down the mountain with you! It's too hot to leave it overnight; it'll stink!"

Upon hearing this, Master Qin hurried to the window and shouted:

"No more! Thank you for your hard work, Zheng Xing! Be careful on the way down the mountain!"

After shouting, he came back and explained to Su Tao:

"This kid is Zheng Xing, who helped us find the cat last time. Although he's young, he's very capable. Ever since he came to help, the trash cans in our backyard haven't been full, and they don't stink anymore."

"We wanted to get him some water and food, but he said he didn't want anything except the leftovers my wife packed for him."

Su Tao remembered that the child had indeed said that he would help Panliushan with work to repay the kindness of the meals.

She couldn't help but feel a little sorry for the child. He was grateful and kept his word. He was indeed a good kid.

Su Tao took the two boxes and said goodbye. After returning to Taoyang, she made a special trip to find Qi Yunlan. After learning that there was nothing unusual in Taoyang and Panliu Mountain, she felt a little relieved.

This is a bit unlike Tan Yong's style. He is as quiet as a chicken even when he is disgusted.

Is he plotting some revenge?

Inside the old station office building.

It is called an office building, but it is just a two-story self-built house of less than 60 square meters. The white wall paint on the outside has become dirty and peeling after being exposed to wind and sun for a long time.

But even so, it is still a relatively decent building in the old station.

Usually there are a few managers here who chat and play cards when they have nothing to do. But recently they are not in the mood to play cards and come here for meetings every day.

Qu Jingwen hurried upstairs, found Tan Yong, and said anxiously:

"Brother Yong, they've captured Mi Wu, and we're not going to do anything?"

Tan Yong said angrily, "What? Not sell water and fuel? Or give them half of the profits? You're crazy."

Qu Jingwen was sulking. "Pan Liushan is just trying to disgust us with this, but he doesn't force us to do this. The priority now is to rescue Mi Wu. He's been loyal to the station for over a decade. We can't just abandon him like this, can we?"

Tan Yong remained unmoved: "Gu Mingchi had worked with us for many years, and he turned against us so suddenly. Miwu probably confessed everything on the day he was arrested. It's not worth our risk to rescue him."

Qu Jingwen raised her voice, "Not worth it? His abilities are very practical. Over the years, the old station has benefited greatly from him. Have you forgotten?"

Tan Yong's face darkened.

"Jingwen, since you've been with me since you were seventeen, I'll forgive you for contradicting me so many times. I hope you can control your mouth next time something like this happens."

"Now, let's follow the original plan and ignore everything else. Once we capture Shi Zijin, we can get a piece of Dongyang, not to mention the small Panliu Mountain."

Qu Jingwen couldn't control her mouth at all:

"Brother Yong, ever since Lian Sha came here, you've become more and more stubborn and cold-blooded. You weren't like this before!"

Tan Yong waved her away, glaring at her and saying, "That's enough! Don't force me to hit you."

Qu Jingwen's eyes were red. She took a deep breath, slammed the door and left.

As soon as I went downstairs, I ran into Miwu's daughter Meng Qian.

Qu Jingwen was held back by her.

"Sister Jingwen, you will save my father, right? My father has worked at the old station for so many years and doesn't even have a permanent residence. He even gave up the opportunity to settle down at the Hekang base for the old station. This time, if he hadn't helped you scout the area, he wouldn't have been caught."

Her voice was trembling and there were traces of tears on her face.

Qu Jingwen let go of her hand:

"Qianqian, it's the old station that's wronged your father. I'm not capable of anything. Brother Yong has been bewitched by that woman and now he doesn't listen to me."

Meng Qian was on the verge of tears: "So there really is no hope, right?"

Qu Jingwen closed her eyes and nodded cruelly.

Judging from Brother Yong's attitude, he will treat anyone who persuades him to save people as an enemy and is unlikely to change his mind.

Meng Qian wiped away her tears, turned around and ran away.

Qu Jingwen couldn't call her back no matter what.