Jia Yongjun: ? ? ?

He urgently withdrew the large tooth that had been thrust out.

"Tsk, it's one thing to say this to me, but if outsiders hear it, they might report you and drag you into a public denunciation without any qualms."

He knew perfectly well that Ruan Xianxian really didn't want to come... He could do anything, no matter how outrageous the reason, from banging his head against a rock to jumping into a well and taking a bath, or even breaking a boulder on his chest.

"Take your money and get back to the countryside. I don't care anymore. I'm not going to care about the Canton Fair this year."

"Yes, leader." Ruan Xianxian reached in and then put the red envelope away, then walked out of the meeting room without looking back.

"Director Jia, we'll pack up and head back to the city now. We'll deliver the meat to you from the provincial office once the livestock at the farm are ready for market!"

Jia Yongjun placed his fingers on the table, smiled upon hearing this, and said, "The roads are difficult to travel on. Be careful when you drive back. If you encounter anyone blocking the road or asking for help, do not stop."

The luggage and gifts from various factories have been neatly packed and loaded onto the car, just like when we arrived.

Ruan Xianxian drove Mu Xia and Zhao Di in one car, while Uncle Chu drove Wu Xueliang in his beat-up car that made noise everywhere except for the horn.

As the car started, Ruan Xianxian took one last look at the Lakeside Hotel. She had arrived alone, but in just half a month, she had not only established herself in Heilongjiang Province…

From then on, the city of Harbin was shrouded in mist and rain, and one person would walk with an umbrella alongside another.

The group was heading back to their hometown today, and the young women on duty at the Lakeside Hotel saw them off one by one. Some gave them a handkerchief, others gave them half a pound of candy...

As the jeep drove away, the girls gazed at the magnificent yet empty lobby, feeling a sense of loss.

When the troublemaker was still around, we complained that she was always chattering away, never stopping in our ears.

With the departure of talented individuals, the girls felt a void in their hearts and couldn't muster any energy throughout the day.

In the end, Lin Man couldn't stand it anymore and said something.

"Cheer up, everyone. Next time foreign guests come to the exhibition, are you afraid you won't see those troublemakers coming looking for you?"

That's a bit rough, but it makes sense!

Even if foreign guests don't come again, Ruan Xianxian has already reached cooperation agreements with many factories, so why would they be afraid of not seeing her again?

After thinking it through, the girls rallied.

...

The car left the provincial capital and drove onto the national highway.

The national highway was difficult to travel on at this time. It took Miyano more than ten hours to get there, including rest stops. On the way back, the group discussed that they did not plan to change their strategy.

There were many robbers and thieves, and the jeep could easily drive through the roadblocks, but Uncle Chu's beat-up car was in trouble, so they decided to find a safe place to rest in the evening.

Three of the five men were quite skilled in combat. If they were to encounter a robbery, they decided not to take the risk, given their unfamiliarity with the terrain and the darkness.

As the two cars drove into Ping'an County, looking out the windows at the familiar streets, everyone felt a sense of "finally home."

In terms of the time spent in the provincial capital and in the countryside, although the provincial capital is more prosperous, I always feel a sense of belonging here because my household registration is here.

Two cars were parked in front of the state-run restaurant. It was late morning, and there weren't many people inside.

Chu Li and Wu Xueliang moved their personal belongings into Ruan Xianxian's car. The group went into a restaurant, ordered food, and sat down to discuss where to go next.

Chu Li was going to the county office to return the car.

Wu Xueliang said, "Let's go together."

Plus, I'm treating a friend who borrowed my car to dinner tonight, so I probably won't be going back to the village until too late.

He asked the three of them if they wanted to go together.

Ruan Xianxian thought for a moment and declined, "No, let's rest well in the county town for one night and return to the village in the best condition tomorrow."

Everyone: ...

Look into our eyes, do you believe us?

After stammering for a while, he finally told the truth: "Given the captain's personality, the sooner he goes back, the sooner he can get to work. I'll go back tomorrow night."

Everyone: That's so true!

After finishing their meal, Chu Li and Wu Xueliang drove away.

Ruan Xianxian took Mu Xia and Zhao Di back to the detached house she had bought in the county town.

The alley was quiet and clean, with back windows on both sides. Her house was the only one with its front door open into the alley. The car was parked in the front alley, and an old woman was dumping dirty water next to the ditch in the courtyard.

Seeing the large Jeep parked nearby, their eyes lit up, and they rushed over in a few steps, carefully stroking the car body.

He muttered to himself, "Goodness, whose car is parked here?"

Ruan Xianxian's driving startled the middle-aged woman standing at the back of the car. She awkwardly withdrew her hand, and then froze when she saw the three young women getting out of the car.

To be able to drive a car, he must be the descendant of some high-ranking official!

With a warm smile, she said, "Girls, who are you looking for? I know this place well."

Ruan Xianxian locked the car door, fiddled with the car keys, and smiled when she heard this. "I'm not looking for anyone, auntie. I live here."

"Living here?" The old woman, as if remembering something, quickly put the basin on the woodpile and, like a spy making a rendezvous, pointed to the back alley.

"You bought the little courtyard inside?"

Ruan Xianxian immediately sensed something was amiss and gave the older woman a look. "Hey! What's this about buying or not buying? My relatives are going to visit someone in another province. I traded this house with my grain coupons."

"It really is..." the old woman slapped her thigh, "You've come back, oh dear..."

Seeing that she couldn't get to the point, Ruan Xianxian grabbed two hard candies from her pocket and stuffed them into the old lady's palm. The old lady immediately beamed and stopped stammering.

He pulled a few people into the courtyard and closed the gate, then, like a thief, lowered his voice and said:

“Girl, this house has been eyed by the Red Armbanders for a while now. They’ve been coming every day to inquire about it, but they still can’t find out where the owner is after more than half a month…”

Yesterday, I sealed your door with a seal. You're young, so I'll say this: you can't just tear off that seal.

"Judging by your background, you're not someone to be trifled with. Quickly have your parents send some gifts to the Gewei Association and try to mediate."

Ruan Xianxian finally understood what had happened and smiled, "Don't worry, Auntie, I know."

Seeing that she had taken the advice to heart, the old woman was finally relieved.

These days, the Revolutionary Committee is like heaven.

Ruan Xianxian turned around, walked into the gate of her own courtyard in the alley, and tore off the seal.

The county revolutionary committee? They sealed her house? Who gave them the audacity?

Even her immediate supervisor would call her "Little Aunt" when they saw her at the exhibition.

Ruan Xianxian tore them up in a few quick movements, crumpled them into balls, and tossed them aside before picking up the key to unlock the door.

The yard showed obvious signs of vandalism; the scallions planted in the black soil had all been pulled up and carelessly thrown around. She glanced at them but wasn't angry.

She insisted on pulling out the red armbands herself, since the vegetable garden had been neglected for so long when she returned.

But her pulling up the soil is one thing, while the red armbands that pulled up the soil without her permission are another.

Zhao Di helped her tidy up without saying a word.

Ruan Xianxian grabbed the little girl's hardworking hands, "Come on, let's go inside. Don't worry about this place. They have to restore it to its original state no matter how it was damaged."

The door opened, and the goose, as usual, tried to flutter onto the kang (heated brick bed), but then, remembering something, it immediately stopped, jumped onto the edge of the water vat, and craned its neck, waiting for its master goose to wipe its paws...

The trainer said that a good goose should have its claws cleaned before going onto the kang (heated brick bed)!