Lu Ze said, "If Commander Zheng gets involved again, it will implicate him. I can only try my best to get my third brother and sister-in-law transferred to a brigade with better conditions. I have done everything else I can."

Seeing that there was no way to turn things around, Lu Yunqi quickly said, "Then can my uncle help me keep my spot at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze gave him a deep look.

"Is this the real reason you came to see me?"

His gaze was so sharp that it left Lu Yunqi with nowhere to hide his inner thoughts.

Lu Yunqi didn't dare to look him in the eye, kept his head down, and didn't answer his question, but stammered, "Uncle, please help me!"

Lu Ze was truly disappointed in his nephew, and his voice grew increasingly cold, "Your third brother and sister-in-law's matter will not affect your recommendation quota, so you can rest assured."

"Really?" Lu Yunqi's eyes lit up instantly, unable to suppress his joy. When he noticed Lu Ze's gaze, he tried to suppress it, but the happiness in his eyes was impossible to hide.

"Thank you, Uncle. Thank you, Uncle." He was really tired of working in the fields every day, and for the past six months he had been dreaming of leaving the forest farm.

As long as I can leave, what's wrong with using some tricks?

Lu Ze looked at him and said in a deep voice, "Yun Qi, a true man should be upright and have a clear conscience. Don't let momentary temptation cloud your judgment."

Lu Yunqi's face stiffened, wondering if his uncle knew something. His eyes flickered. "Um, Uncle, the forest farm is quite far from here. I'll come to see you and... Auntie again next time I have time."

Lu Ze saw through his thoughts and said coldly, "We won't keep you for dinner."

Lu Yunqi forced a smile, "No need to stay for dinner, I'll be going now."

After saying that, he left in a hurry.

Yu Yao saw Lu Ze come in from the kitchen, but didn't see anyone behind him, and asked, "Did he leave?"

"He's gone." Lu Ze didn't say anything more, and Yu Yao didn't ask any more questions either.

Lu Ze helped carry the food to the octagonal table.

As they sat down, before Yu Yao could ask, Lu Ze took the initiative to explain the purpose of Lu Yunqi's visit.

“We are husband and wife, and there are some things you should know. The results of the punishment for Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law have come out. They will be sent down to the Haifeng Production Team on the island to work in the countryside. They will arrive on the island in a few days.”

Yu Yao picked up an egg with her chopsticks and nodded, saying, "Then what would be appropriate to send?"

Lu Ze said, "I'll find someone to exchange some cloth coupons later and prepare some daily necessities that the production team can use. I'll arrange for someone to deliver them later."

Yu Yao was naturally happy that she didn't need to go there, "Okay."

This incident did not cause any significant disturbance in the island troops, and Lu Ze remained the most highly regarded regimental commander in the island troops.

Yu Yao wasn't affected much and continued going to work as usual.

Time flew by, and the day arrived when the results of the canned food R&D competition finals were announced.

Three days earlier, the quantity statistics lists brought back from various supply and marketing cooperatives and department stores were delivered to the factory accountant.

Thanks to the excellent advertising effect of the reward notice in the newspaper, not only did Yu Yao's Coconut Grove brand canned food become famous throughout Guangdong Province.

The entire Haixing Food Factory has transformed from an unknown, third-rate small food factory into a well-known name among major food factories in Guangdong Province.

As a result, the sales of all products from Haixing Food Factory also increased.

Those who have read Yu Yao's article are particularly impressed by Haixing Food Factory's emphasis on food safety and its reputation for high-quality, affordable, and delicious food.

Just before the Lunar New Year, everyone has worked hard all year. People who usually can't afford to buy meat or canned food will grit their teeth and add a meat dish to their family's meal during the New Year.

Various canned goods have become the best substitute when fresh meat is in short supply.

Yu Yao's Coconut Grove brand canned goods have expanded production several times, but they still can't meet demand.

Those who couldn't buy the Coconut Grove brand canned goods, if they couldn't wait, would choose other canned goods for tasting.

As a result, sales of other canned goods available for tasting also increased significantly.

The accountant was compiling the statistics in the office when Factory Manager Wang came over to inquire about the situation: "Accountant Liu, have you finished compiling the sales statistics for the canned goods during this year's trial sale?"

Accountant Liu handed over the form, saying, "Factory Manager, this is the sales data for all canned goods that passed the finals so far."

Factory Director Wang took out his glasses and put them on. He was slightly surprised when he saw the sales figures. "Sales for this year's competition are so high? Are there any errors in the statistics?"

Accountant Liu smiled and said, "The statistics are correct. Except for Wang Chuntao's, the sales of canned goods participating in the finals this year are all very good, breaking the trial sales record of canned goods in the finals in previous years."

In particular, the Coconut Grove brand canned food developed by Comrade Yu Yao and the Dongxing brand canned food developed by Comrade Liu Xiuzhi have far superior sales.

Moreover, sales of other canned goods from our Haixing Food Factory this month are three times higher than in the same period last year.

Factory Director Wang was extremely surprised, "Three times?"

Accountant Liu nodded. "Because of Comrade Yu's article and the method of offering a reward in the newspaper, people in Guangdong Province know that our Haixing Food Factory's canned goods are good, and they specifically say that they will not buy any other canned goods from our factory."

"Good, good, good," Director Wang said three times. "I'll have Manager Wu find a way to bring back a few more pigs in a bit. This year, all workers will receive an extra two jin of pork as a bonus, and outstanding employees will receive double that."

Accountant Liu and the others were very pleased to hear this, and said, "Thank you, factory manager."

Factory Director Wang laughed loudly, "No need to thank me, thank Yu Yao. That girl is something else!"

After saying that, Director Wang looked at the sales figures of the first and second place canned goods and said, "The sales figures of the first and second place canned goods are so close. Could they be tying for first place?"

Accountant Liu said, "It shouldn't be. All the other sales figures have been tallied, and only Hongqi Department Store is left. Yu Yao's canned goods are in high demand at Hongqi Department Store, so sales should be very good."

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