Hearing Li Ping's words, Li Guoliang felt a pang of guilt and unease. His military instincts had led him to believe that his daughter was hiding something from him.

“Your idea is excellent. Ai Dang and the others will definitely go. As for the others… I’ll ask for everyone’s opinions tomorrow.”

The next morning, Li Guoliang convened a meeting with some cadres from the military region.

This meeting room wasn't particularly important; it was just a casual opportunity to discuss children's education. Li Guoliang mentioned that his eldest daughter was planning to take her younger siblings to the countryside to work and experience a real Labor Day. He then raised the important issue of how children of officials shouldn't be detached from the people.

After the meeting, the cadres went home and rescued their sons and daughters. They then pooled their resources and chartered a military truck, having the children carry their own blankets and mess kits, and boarded to head to Jinhe County with Li Ping. Because they didn't want to have any contact with the local government, they didn't even inform the local authorities. After all, Li Ping seemed reliable. If all else failed, they could just bring the whole truckload back.

On the truck, the young soldiers' children, still quite naive, were laughing and joking around, and some were even singing military songs to express their excitement.

They were tired of staying in the compound all year round. Now that they were out having fun as a group, they were incredibly excited.

As the leader of the group, Li Ping looked at the laughing faces of the people and slightly curled her lips, "Li Ai Dang!"

Li Aidang, who was joking around with someone, heard the noise and immediately ran over. "Sis, what's wrong?"

"We've come here on a mission. I'll be the captain of this brigade, and you'll be the vice-captain. Go and divide the team into three groups based on age and gender. From now on, we'll have a competition among the three groups when we work. You can decide how to punish the losing group. Also, select three group leaders from the other three groups. That's it."

"Understood." Li Aidang immediately went to form groups with great excitement.

He just loves being in charge. As for the "vice" in "vice captain"... well, she's his older sister after all, so it's no big deal to give in a little. Besides, he lost to her in the last training session.

...

Meanwhile, Su Yu had already taken the early bus to Jinhe County.

She knew Li Ping's capabilities; if things hadn't gone well, Li Ping would definitely have come to see her that morning. The fact that Li Ping hadn't come meant that things had been arranged beforehand.

What she needs to do now is come here and inform Song Dongzheng, to see how to arrange for this busload of military children.

As soon as she got off the bus, Song Dongzheng happily helped her carry her luggage.

Luo Wei was quick-witted this time; before Song Dongzheng could even pick it up, he snatched it directly from Su Yu's hand.

Song Dongzheng rolled his eyes at him, knowing he definitely wouldn't bring Luo along next time.

Being clever is fine normally, but what's the point of being clever at a time like this? It doesn't even give him, the main character, a chance to shine.

Su Yu smiled, pursing her lips. "Alright, you're busy now too. I've got a big problem for you."

Song Dongzheng raised an eyebrow. "Don't worry, I can handle any big trouble."

"Some children of military personnel from provincial military districts should be coming here today to help you clear the land. We'll see where you'll be housed and how you'll be fed."

Before Song Dongzheng could react, Luo Wei said, "A child of a soldier from the provincial military region?"

Good heavens, how powerful is County Magistrate Song's girlfriend?

Song Dongzheng, hands in his pockets, said, “Good timing. I was just getting people to do the work. They can stay in the militia dormitory. Luo, go and make the arrangements. The male and female dormitories should be separated. As for food, set up a special canteen. Ask the production team to cook. The grain will be provided by the county. They can eat whatever the militia eats.”

"Oh, will this upset them?"

"No, it won't happen," Song Dongzheng said firmly.

He himself came from a military family and knew the habits of these bastards. If you were nice to them, they would rebel. The more you made them suffer, the more grateful they would be.

Luo then agreed with relief.