Chapter 227 Unable to Refuse Such Kindness

Last winter, Sheng Xiping sent Zhao Yongsheng a pair of black bearded leather shoes.

Following Sheng Xiping's prescription, Zhao Yongsheng prepared some more herbs to make medicinal wine. He drank the medicinal wine all winter, and his legs felt much better and he didn't have many flare-ups.

Zhao Yongsheng was very grateful to Sheng Xiping, so he was especially kind and friendly when he met Sheng Xiping this time.

"Oh, Xiao Sheng is getting married? Where is your wife from? Is she also an educated youth from your Qianchuan Forest Farm?"

"When are you getting married? Have you set a date yet?" Since the conversation had gotten so far, Zhao Yongsheng naturally had to ask.

"Yes, the date is set, April 9th."

My girlfriend is Zhou Qinglan, the daughter of Engineer Zhou from the machine repair factory, who was sent to the forest farm by the educated youth from Songjianghe.

Zhao Yongsheng is the top official in the bureau. Since Zhao Yongsheng was so polite, Sheng Xiping couldn't very well be cold to him, right? So he smiled and spoke to Zhao Yongsheng about it.

"Oh, so Xiao Sheng is Zhou Gong's son-in-law. Now I understand."

Your father-in-law no longer works at the machine repair shop; he's been transferred to the bureau as deputy chief engineer. I know him quite well.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yongsheng recognized the person and smiled even more warmly.

"Come on, let's go home. Have lunch at my place, and in the afternoon I'll have Guangning find a car to take all your things to Sen Tie."

The key issue is that there's no road access to your forest farm; otherwise, we could have driven you all the way home.

Zhao Yongsheng waved his hand, insisting that Sheng Xiping and the others go home for dinner.

"No, no, Secretary, we're really not hungry. You and Brother Zhao go home to eat. We'll just carry the sewing machine and walk over slowly."

Six grown men going to the Party Secretary's house for dinner? Are you kidding me?

"By the way, Secretary Zhao, how's your leg? Did you soak that black bear's bell-shaped cap in alcohol? Is it working?"

Sheng Xiping didn't want to go to Zhao Yongsheng's house for dinner, so he quickly changed the subject.

"I soaked it in liquor. Oh my, I'm so grateful for this medicinal liquor all winter; my legs haven't hurt much."

"Xiao Sheng, if you ever hunt black bears again, remember to save me another set. I'll pay you whatever it costs."

Actually, Zhao Yongsheng wanted to say something as soon as he saw Sheng Xiping, but he was too embarrassed to.

Since Sheng Xiping brought it up himself, he went along with it and asked Sheng Xiping to help him find the Black Bear's Boleng Gai'er again in the future.

"Secretary Zhao, let's not wait any longer. I have something even better than the Black Bear's Bell-shaped Cover."

Wait a minute, I'll find it for you.

Sheng Xiping quickly put down the bag he was carrying and rummaged through it, finding a leopard's foreleg bone.

"This is a leopard's leg bone; its effects are no less than tiger bone." Sheng Xiping was repeating Zhao Yongsheng's words.

When Wang Jiachuan mentioned that he could go to Zhao Yongsheng if he needed anything, Sheng Xiping had a sudden inspiration and went home to find another leopard bone, which he put in his bag.

At the time, he was thinking that if he encountered any difficult problems after coming down, he would use the excuse of delivering leopard bones to ask Zhao Yongsheng for help.

The trip went smoothly without any problems, so it was a bit awkward to send the bone away. Sheng Xiping didn't bring it up, thinking he'd talk about it another time.

After all, it's two different things to offer something voluntarily and to ask someone for it before giving it to you.

Unexpectedly, they ran into Zhao Yongsheng on the way, and Zhao Yongsheng actually asked Sheng Xiping for help.

Sheng Xiping seized this opportunity, so he took advantage of it and directly took out the leopard bone.

"Uncle Wang had mentioned the black bear's bell-shaped cap before, and I suddenly remembered that I had one at home, so I just put it in my pocket."

I forgot to take it out when I came down here on business.

Secretary Zhao, you can keep this bone. Just throw it into the liquor jar and add some more liquor.

Just keep steeping it like this and drink it; I guarantee it will be even more effective than before.

It can't be said that this was specially prepared for Zhao Yongsheng; it was just a coincidence that he happened to have it on hand.

To avoid arousing suspicion that there might be some other purpose.

"Oh dear, this, this is too much trouble! Xiao Sheng, how much is this? I'll pay you."

When Zhao Yongsheng heard that leopard bone was even more effective than black bear bone, how could he not be tempted? His eyes widened in surprise.

It's no wonder Zhao reacted this way; the pain in one's legs is something only those who have experienced it know, and it's a suffering that not everyone can endure.

When someone who has been ill for a long time hears that there is a good medicine, who wouldn't be excited?

"No, no, this thing isn't worth much money, it's just rare."

Secretary Zhao, you and my father-in-law both work in the bureau, so we're practically acquaintances. I'm just giving my elders some gifts; it's not about the money.

Keep this. If there's an opportunity in the summer, I'll find some wild ginseng or something to soak in alcohol for you; that will make it even more effective.

Even disregarding Zhou Mingyuan and Wang Jiachuan, Zhao Yongsheng alone deserves Sheng Xiping's respect.

Besides, this was originally prepared for Zhao Yongsheng, so why should I ask for money?

"Oh dear, you're too honest. I've already received so much from you, how could I possibly want any more ginseng?"

"Son, don't call me 'Secretary' from now on. I'm a bit older than your dad, just call me Uncle Zhao."

Zhao Yongsheng was very excited and held onto Sheng Xiping's hand tightly.

"Come on, let's go to Grandpa's house. No matter what you say, you have to go home for a meal today."

"Yeah, yeah, brother, let's go home for dinner. After we finish eating, I'll help you find a car and take you straight back to the forest farm."

Over there, Zhao Guangning also quickly extended an invitation to Sheng Xiping and the others.

They also offered to help find a car to take Sheng Xiping and the others directly home.

Zhao Guangning was originally a driver for the bureau's leaders, but now that his father has become the top leader, Zhao Guangning has been transferred to the bureau's transportation department.

Arranging a car to take Sheng Xiping and the others back to the forest farm was not difficult for Zhao Guangning.

With the Zhao family extending such a warm invitation, it wouldn't be good for Sheng Xiping to refuse. He had no choice but to nod in agreement.

"Uncle, Brother Zhao, then we'll have to swallow our pride and bother you at your home."

"Ah, that's more like it."

Guangning, could you help Xiping and the others by sending this sewing machine to the store and having them take good care of it so it doesn't get bumped or scratched?

After Xiping and the others finish lunch this afternoon, arrange for a car to come and pick them up directly.

When Zhao Yongsheng saw that the sewing machine was in the way, he immediately instructed his son.

"Okay." Zhao Guangning quickly agreed, and together with Sheng Xiping and the others, they carried the sewing machine back to the Forestry Bureau store.

The shop staff all knew Zhao Guangning, and when they heard that it was just a temporary storage and would be picked up in the afternoon, they immediately agreed, saying they would carry the sewing machine and other items to the director's office.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Sheng Xiping winked at Wang Jianshe, who then went and bought two bottles of wine, two packs of pastries, and four cans of food, thus making a total of four gifts.

They couldn't possibly go to the Zhao family's house for lunch empty-handed.