Feng Baosheng was quite reserved at first, but he gradually opened up and started drinking with the people at the table, enjoying himself quite a bit.

The banquet started around 5 p.m. and lasted until after 7 p.m. The men were all so drunk that they were staggering and had to help each other leave the table to go home.

The women who helped out inside had already finished eating and were waiting. As soon as the crowd dispersed outside, everyone quickly came out to help clear away the dishes, chopsticks, tables, and chairs.

Around seven o'clock, it was already dark outside, but fortunately the Sheng family had made preparations in advance and had turned on the lights in the courtyard.

Under the lamplight, the women helped wash all the dishes and chopsticks. At this point, they didn't care whose they were borrowed from; they just put them together and would deal with them the next morning.

The house was tidied up inside and out. Tables, chairs and benches that could be returned were returned first, and then the women said goodbye and left.

After the excitement subsided, everything returned to calm, and the Sheng family members, who had been busy all day, were finally able to catch their breath and rest.

"I've already asked the farm manager and the party secretary for leave. I'll leave tomorrow morning. If I leave early, I'll have more time and can stay in my hometown for a few more days."

Sheng Liancheng had drunk quite a bit tonight, but he wasn't too drunk. He was leaning against the wall next door with his eyes half-closed, discussing something with Zhang Shuzhen.

The notice stated that I should report for duty between September 15th and 20th.

It's already September 4th. They need to go back to their hometown first, and then go to the capital, so they have to leave early.

"Okay, whenever you say. Anyway, all the luggage is ready, and all the paperwork for the third child's schooling is done."

Bring plenty of money; don't skimp on this if you're on a tight budget.

Zhang Shuzhen had no objections; she had prepared everything, so she could leave whenever she wanted.

Zhang Shuzhen gave the father and son a few more instructions, telling them to be careful on the road, to be cautious in everything they do while traveling, and not to be too honest.

The group chatted until the power went out at the forest farm, then went back to their rooms to rest.

On the morning of the 5th, the forest farm dispatched a vehicle to take Sheng Liancheng and his son to Songjianghe.

Upon arriving at Songjiang River, Sheng Liancheng went directly to find Zhou Mingyuan.

I told Zhou Mingyuan that I wanted to arrange two tables at the Forestry Bureau's restaurant in the afternoon to invite the bureau's leaders and thank them for their support.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Mingyuan readily agreed. He first settled Sheng Liancheng and his son into his home, and then made a reservation at a restaurant.

Around four o'clock in the afternoon, Zhou Mingyuan accompanied Secretary Zhao, Director Yang, Director Xu, Director He, and others to the restaurant.

Sheng Liancheng and his son hosted a banquet for everyone as a way of expressing their gratitude to the leaders for taking care of Sheng Xikang.

On the morning of the 6th, Sheng Liancheng and his son took the express train from Baihe to Shenyang. They went to Shenyang first, then from Shenyang to the capital, then transferred to a train to Yanzhou, and then took a bus.

After many twists and turns, I finally returned to my hometown on the afternoon of the 9th.

People back home have already received the telegram from the Sheng family, informing them that Sheng Xikang has been admitted to Peking University and that Sheng Liancheng will take Sheng Xikang back to his hometown to visit the elders and pay respects to their ancestors.

This time, all the Sheng brothers returned to their hometown to wait, and they even sent Sheng Xizheng and Sheng Xihong to Xiaoyun Temple by carriage to pick them up.

The six siblings of the Sheng family gathered together. When Sheng Yaozu and his wife saw their second son and grandson, they were so excited that they cried.

That evening, a sumptuous meal was prepared at home to entertain Sheng Liancheng and his son. The brothers chatted until midnight, reluctant to go to sleep.

The next day, the whole family went to the Sheng family ancestral graves to pay their respects.

These days there are still many taboos, so we don't dare to hold a grand celebration. We just buy some incense, candles, and paper money, and burn them at the ancestral graves to pray for the prosperity of the Sheng family's descendants.

After paying respects to the ancestors of the Sheng family, Sheng Liancheng and his son stayed here for two more days before going to Zhang Shuzhen's family home.

The Zhang family was overjoyed to see Sheng Liancheng and his son, and insisted that the father and son stay for the night.

Sheng Liancheng rarely gets to return to his hometown, and he really wanted to stay a few more days, but Sheng Xikang was about to start school, so he couldn't delay.

So on the morning of the 14th, the father and son bid farewell to everyone in their hometown and embarked on their journey to the capital.

Sheng Liancheng sent his son to Peking University, accompanied Sheng Xikang through the enrollment procedures, and also bought him some daily necessities.

Sheng Liancheng was preoccupied with his family, so he had no time to wander around outside. He only stayed in the capital for two days before taking the train back.

Despite rushing all the way, I still missed my grandson's first birthday celebration when I got home.

At this point, there were only a few days left until October 1st.

Originally, Feng Baosheng planned for the frontline production workers to go up the mountain to work in September. But it's almost October, and even the temporary railway branch line and tractor track haven't been completed yet.

Feng Baosheng was so anxious that he was furious and jumped up and down, but it was no use.

If the construction workers can't get the job done and the road isn't repaired, then all the subsequent machinery and equipment can't get into the logging area.

Enraged, Feng Baosheng called a meeting with all relevant personnel, demanding, "We started construction in July, and it's almost October 1st, and the road is still not finished. What's going on? What's the reason?"

Feng Baosheng was so anxious that he was furious, and large blisters appeared on his lips.

You should know that he made a promise to the leaders before coming to Qianchuan Forest Farm.

At the overall production conference, he boasted loudly that the amount of goods transported this winter would be more than double that of last year.

And what's the result? After all this time, the road still isn't fixed, so what's the point of talking about exceeding the target?

"Due to the weather, the ground is not frozen and not firm, and the ditches and ponds are full of water, making construction difficult."

Tractors can easily get stuck in the mud when they run in it. Or their wheels and tracks will get tangled in grass roots and branches.

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