Chapter 123: It is better to be detour than to be direct

Arriving at the large reception room of Baiyun Farm, Zhao Sheng took out the letter of introduction and gave it to the farm director, indicating that he came to visit Comrade Lin Jie and Comrade Shu Yuqing who were seriously ill.

Farm director Lu Youliang looked embarrassed. He leaned back in his chair, took a sip of the rough tea from the enamel pot, and then spat out the tea leaves. He said awkwardly, "Comrade Shu Yuqing is working at this time. Lin Jie is too sick to get up, so he can't come out to see you."

The Transfiguration was denied visitation.

Zhao Sheng looked at the bespectacled farm manager and asked tentatively, "We can go over and visit them."

"The relevant regulations do not allow outsiders to go inside the farm, so you should go back as soon as possible."

Farm manager Lu Youliang didn't want to waste time arguing with this tactless person, so he put down his water cup, sent the person away with a stern face, and crossed his legs with a look of impatience on his face.

At this point, Zhao Sheng could clearly see the farm manager's behavior and expression, and he had a clear idea in his mind.

If it were really an iron rule, there would be no need to say the first words.

He who does not release the eagle until he sees the rabbit.

I'm not afraid that he will accept it, I'm afraid that he won't accept it.

Zhao Sheng thought that it would be inconvenient for a third person to be present for what was to happen next, so he said something to Lin Yiyi beside him and asked her to wait for him at the door.

Knowing that the man had a way, Lin Yiyi didn't say much and just did as he asked. She also considerately closed the door and left the matter to him.

There was one less person in the room. Zhao Sheng walked up to the farm manager and said calmly, "Why is there a pack of cigarettes here? It must have been dropped by the farm manager accidentally."

Then he placed the cigarettes in his bag directly in front of the farm manager, and his expression did not seem fake.

It turns out he is a man of great ability and foresight.

Lu Youliang still maintained his airs and acted noble, saying righteously, "Comrade, what are you doing? I usually like to have a drink, but I won't fall for your tricks."

"That's a coincidence." Zhao Sheng smiled and took out a bottle of high-end sauce-flavor liquor from the backpack behind him and placed it on the table.

After seeing what kind of fine wine it was, Lu Youliang could no longer sit still. He reached out and took the bottle to examine it carefully.

Lu Youliang, who loves wine like his life, opened his eyes wide immediately, and he felt like he was tasting the wine before he even opened the bottle and took a drink.

This is a special fine wine that cannot be bought even with money.

Having gotten the benefit and scratching his itch, Lu Youliang stopped showing his displeasure and raised his glasses frame, smiling flatteringly: "Come on, I'll take you to see him. Comrade Lin Jie is ill and can't get out of bed. It's only natural for you, the younger generation, to come and visit him. I'm very reasonable."

Zhao Sheng did not move, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, and said calmly: "Thank you for your kindness, Director, but we are not here just to visit the patient. We are mainly here to apply for leave and take Comrade Lin Jie to the hospital for a checkup."

The farm manager immediately looked distressed, shook his head, and paced back and forth, "This is really not okay. We can't let the prisoners leave the farm at will."

Zhao Sheng calmly disagreed, "How can this be considered going out casually? He is just going to see a doctor. If something serious happens, the farm manager will be primarily responsible."

"If you don't allow people to get treatment when they are sick, isn't that just letting them fend for themselves? The director is the one who bears all the responsibility for the accident, not anyone else. Why should you give up your chair for such a small matter?

If there is a clinic on the farm, treatment can be provided on site, but you do have this medical point.

How about this, if you are worried, arrange for two people to go to town with us. Comrade Lin Jie is ill and it affects the progress of the work. There is no difference between being here and being in the hospital."

After listening to this, Lu Youliang also felt that it made sense. The higher-ups only said that he had to be reformed on the farm, but did not say that he was not allowed to see a doctor. If someone really died, he would definitely be the first to be held accountable.

"Let me think about it and consider it again."

Zhao Sheng didn't give him a chance to react. He took out two more cans of malted milk and a bag of brown sugar, stunned him, and said confidently, "This is a local specialty I brought from my hometown. You must give me face and bring it back for your family to taste. Don't be so polite."

Not only did Zhao Sheng seek benefits for himself, but he also gave his family a share.

The living conditions and weather in the Northwest are much more difficult and poor than theirs, and besides, the more courtesy, the less blame.

Lu Youliang, who already had a weak will, was cracked a little by the man's words, and then completely broken by him.

"Well, it's not easy for you two to come all the way here. Children should be filial. When it comes to matters involving human life, special matters should be handled specially."

After the farm manager Lu Youliang gave a few polite speeches, he packed up the things, took the couple to the next house, arranged for two people to help take Lin Jie to the town clinic, and then left everything alone.