Chapter 359: Plan 72 Preparatory Group
After an unknown amount of time, there was a cautious knock on the door and Jiang Li's low voice.
"Wen Chen? Uncle Lei? Are you all right?"
"Dad, Mom, you guys go back to the room and look after Qi Jin first. I'll go in and take a look."
The door was gently pushed open a crack.
Jiang Li walked in with a bowl of steaming hangover soup, and the scene before her made her heart tighten.
The pungent smell of alcohol hit her in the face. Her husband was slumped drunkenly on the table, motionless, with large patches of his clothes wet.
Lei Bailiang sat opposite, his eyes red and swollen, staring blankly at the wall, tears still lingering on his cheeks.
Jiang Li sighed softly, put down the hangover soup, and walked quickly to Su Wenchen.
She first tested the temperature of his forehead and found it was ice cold.
Then she lifted his head a little from the cold table with great effort, wiped the remaining wine stains and tear marks on his face with a handkerchief with concern, and whispered.
"You're already an adult...don't you know that your health is important?"
The voice was filled with anger and deep heartache.
She turned to look at Lei Bailiang, who had a blank expression, and spoke in a softer voice.
"Uncle Lei, you too...ah, drink something hot first to calm down!"
She called out to the door again, "Dad, come in and give me a hand!"
"Achen is drunk, help me get him to bed first."
Father Su appeared at the door and sighed heavily when he saw the scene inside the house.
He didn't say much, but just walked over silently and supported his son who was drunk and unconscious and his body was heavy.
His gaze swept across the half-empty wine bottle on the table, and across the grief-stricken Lei Bailiang, a trace of complex and unspeakable pain flashed across his cloudy eyes.
He whispered, "Lao Lei, you should...be more open-minded. The dead cannot be resurrected."
"A bunch of our old brothers have been waiting down there for a long time!"
"Let the commander have a word with his old comrades!"
The last sentence was said in a very low voice, as if it was spoken to Lei Bailiang, but also as if he was trying to convince himself.
In a daze.
Su Wenchen only felt as if he was struggling in a cold and dark abyss.
But suddenly, a warm and soft touch brushed against his chest.
It was like the only light in the darkness, trying hard to pull him away from the endless cold tide of sorrow.
Su Wenchen felt the heaviness in his chest and subconsciously opened his heavy eyes.
I only saw a little thing riding on my belly, constantly lowering its head to look for food on my chest.
Maybe it was because he had been searching Su Wenchen's chest for a long time but couldn't find the familiar food outlet.
The little guy seemed very dissatisfied and kept shouting.
Baby sounds like "Ah! Ah!" seemed to be reminding Su Wenchen to serve the food quickly.
Su Wenchen, who had just opened his eyes, saw this scene, and the grief in his heart was gradually soothed by the little angel in front of him.
yes!
He has children and a family!
There are even millions of people in the Special Administrative Region who are looking forward to seeing me lead them out of poverty.
And the great rejuvenation of their country has not been completed!
He still has so much to do!
However, this time, the death of this leader did make Su Wenchen feel the urgency of time.
He knew that in a few years, the older generation would die one after another.
In fact, he is not quite sure what will happen at that time.
After sorting out my feelings, I looked at the little guy in my stomach who was still trying hard to find a meal.
Su Wenchen immediately lifted the other person up with amusement.
"What are you talking about, you little brat?"
"If you stay here, you won't be able to find food!"
Suddenly it flew into the air, and the little guy thought Su Wenchen was playing with him!
He immediately giggled, revealing two rice-sized baby teeth.
Then he opened his arms, and it seemed as if he had the same feeling of taking off as before!
Hearing the noise in the house, Jiang Li also lifted the cotton curtain and saw that Su Wenchen had recovered.
Jiang Li said softly.
"You two stop playing for now. I've made the porridge. Get up, wash up, and eat!"
"It's time for me to feed him too!"
When Su Wenchen heard this, he put his eldest son aside and put on his clothes.
"Don't you know that brat was just sucking my chest for food?"
Jiang Li walked over and put clothes on the little guy while speaking.
"After dinner, go to the guest room to see Uncle Lei!"
"I think he felt worse than you last night!"
Su Wenchen nodded. He knew that for Lei Bailiang, it was not only the death of his old leader, but also the disappearance of the spiritual monument in his heart.
It was a feeling of emptiness and lack of support.
After washing up
Su Wenchen filled a bowl of hot porridge and some refreshing side dishes and placed them on the tray. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door of the guest room.
"Uncle Lei, it's me, Achen. I'm bringing in some food."
There was silence for a moment before Lei Bailiang's hoarse voice came: "...Come in, the door is not locked."
Su Wenchen pushed open the door and saw Lei Bailiang already sitting at the table. He seemed to be drained of energy, his eyes were red and swollen like walnuts, and yesterday's newspaper was scattered on the table - the sad obituary was clearly visible.
He also had a tattered notebook and a long-dried pen at his side, as if he was trying to record or organize some thoughts, but in the end it was in vain.
"Uncle Lei, eat something to warm your stomach. This is the porridge made by Jiang Li."
Su Wenchen gently placed the tray on the table and tried to keep his tone calm and concerned.
"Although the dead cannot be resurrected... we must continue the work that our old leader left unfinished."
Lei Bailiang raised his bloodshot eyes, glanced at the hot porridge, then looked deeply at Su Wenchen, with a complicated look in his eyes.
"I know. In fact, I had a premonition in my heart even when the leader disappeared."
"It's just that when this day finally comes, I still feel a little sad."
"Don't worry, I'll take a break and adjust for the next two days. It won't affect the subsequent work."
Su Wenchen also knew that he needed to give the other party some time to rest, so he put down the hot porridge.
Just getting ready to go back.
The officer on duty from the Special Zone Office appeared at his door.
"Director, there's a message from above!"
When Su Wenchen heard this, he took the telegram and glanced at it.
When he saw the above content, his pupils shrank instantly.
"Comrade Su Wenchen of the SAR Management Committee is hereby appointed as a member of the '72 Plan' project preparatory group."
"We are required to cooperate with the '72 Plan' preparatory group to comprehensively sort out the infrastructure in various places across the country, assist in the introduction and implementation of projects, and plan the draft of the introduced projects."
"This project is a priority project approved by the higher authorities and is of vital importance to the national economy and people's livelihood. I hope Comrade Su Wenchen will live up to the heavy responsibility and go all out to lay a solid foundation for subsequent introduction negotiations."
"You must arrive in Beijing no later than January 10th to register."
Looking at the unit name on the telegram and the content of the preparatory work for the "72 Plan", Su Wenchen was shocked.
He knew that this was probably the first time that Western technology was introduced into their country on a large scale.
Many subsequent project introductions initially referred to the 72 Plan, which was later also called the 43 Plan.
Because the specific project will definitely be implemented next year.
After all, the introduction of such a large-scale project cannot be prepared in a day or two. It is only in the initial preparation stage.
He originally thought that the negotiation and cooperation between the two sides would mainly be discussed at the top level, but he did not expect that he would also be selected for the preliminary preparations for the introduction of the 72 plan.
Su Wenchen didn't know whether it was because of the treatment of the alkaline rabbit or the golden-feathered chicken, or maybe some other reason.
But it is definitely a good thing for him to be able to participate in it.
With the experience of this introduction, he may even be able to participate in the large-scale introduction after the reform and opening up.
At that time, regardless of anything else, just saying that we can allocate some practical projects to their special zone will help him solve many problems.
Also, according to the information he remembered, although a lot of advanced equipment was introduced this time, which laid the foundation for the future, many pitfalls were also encountered.
There are many hidden traps in various contract traps and cost traps.
It can be said that it was a real lesson for the Chinese people at that time.
There is also a lot of room for improvement in project site planning and talent training after implementation, looking back from a future perspective.
But there is no way around it, after all, not everyone has the same God's perspective as me.
When you can only grope your way forward, paying tuition is inevitable.
At this time, Lei Bailiang in the room also heard the noise and came out.
Su Wenchen thought about it and handed the telegram to Lei Bailiang.
"Uncle Lei, I'm going to Beijing. Please come with me, my special communications team!"
After reading the telegram, Lei Bailiang pinched the edge of the telegram tightly.
If he could go to Beijing, would he have the opportunity to see his old leader off for the last time?
Look directly at Su Wenchen.
"When are we going over? I'll arrange the tickets!"
Su Wenchen thought about it.
"The document requires us to report on the 10th. Coincidentally, the leader's memorial service is being held at Babaoshan on the 10th, so let's go on the 9th!"
"Wait until it's over, I'll see if I can apply to see you off for the last time!"
Lei Bailiang handed the telegram back and nodded.
"Okay, thank you, Achen. I'll go arrange the train tickets for tomorrow!"
"You should spend some time with your family! It's so hard to come by, and now you have to go on another business trip."
Obviously, for Lei Bailiang, the feeling of not being able to return to Beijing due to the mission was greatly relieved at this time.
Su Wenchen returned to the living room.
His eyes lingered on the child's innocent smile for a moment.
The little guy was babbling and stretching out his little hands towards his father, obviously wanting to experience the feeling of flying again.
Seeing the scene in front of him, a trace of guilt flashed across his face.
After seeing this, Jiang Li seemed to realize something.
"What's wrong? Did the higher-ups assign you new tasks?"
"Just go ahead and get busy. We're going to be here for a month anyway!"
"There's plenty of time for us later."
Su Wenchen reached out and gently touched the child's face.
"Ali, my superiors want me to go to Beijing to participate in the preparations for an important project."
Jiang Li had actually expected something when she heard the knock on the door just now.
After all, when she was a child, her parents were called away like this countless times.
"I understand. Go ahead! Qi Jin and I will be waiting for you here."
Su Wenchen looked at the calm Jiang Li and said with a guilty look on his face.
"Ali, I'm sorry!"
As his position gets higher and higher, Su Wenchen also finds that it is difficult to have the best of both worlds. Being conscientious and responsible at work can easily lead to being indebted to his family!
Jiang Li smiled and shook it.
"What are you saying sorry about? I didn't come here expecting you to give up your work and stay with me forever!"
Su Wenchen hesitated for a moment and said.
"How about you come with me to Jing City?"
Jiang Li thought about it and shook her head.
"I'd rather not go. Qijin is still a little small, so don't take him around in the car."
"When he's older, we'll take him to see my dad!"
"Besides, you'll be busy with work, and I'll have to watch over this brat all day long. I'll be annoyed to death by him."
"Here, my parents can help me share some of the burden. If I go to Beijing, I won't be able to rely on you and my dad, two busy people."
"When are you leaving? I'll go help you pack some clothes."
Su Wenchen paused.
"Tomorrow afternoon's train!"
Hearing this, Jiang Li was a little surprised. She thought he was about to leave!
"Tomorrow! There's no rush. The way you looked just now, I thought you were leaving this afternoon!"
As she spoke, she looked at the child in her arms, kept saying "ah ah" and reached out to Su Wenchen.
He immediately said to the little guy in his arms.
"You little heartless thing, I just finished feeding you and you're already switching people!"
Then he handed the child directly to Su Wenchen.
"In that case, you can take him with you to work today!"
Su Wenchen shook his head, took the child with one hand, and hugged his wife with the other.
"My job today is to spend time with you two!"
"Hurry up and eat first, I'll take you for a walk around!"
"By the way, let me show you the results of my work this year."
Hearing Su Wenchen say this, Jiang Li's eyes lit up.
"Okay then, you watch over this kid, I'll eat first!"
The afternoon sun shines through the window lattices of the special zone family compound and onto the neatly tidy living room. There is still a trace of home warmth, but it is mixed with a hint of parting.
Su Wenchen kept his promise, and this last short and precious time belonged entirely to his small family.
That day, he took his family to see every aspect of the Special Administrative Region.
In the saline-alkali control experimental area, the once pale land is now covered with a layer of light green that still shows vitality in winter. It is the tenaciously growing winter wheat seedlings.
Su Wenchen whispered to Jiang Li about the miracle of accidentally discovering the "salt-alkali killer" bacteria.
It also tells the story of the transformation of this land from barrenness to hope, as well as his expectations and plans for the future special zone.
Jiang Li has been working in a grassroots commune for the past two years, so she can more deeply appreciate the hard work and achievements her husband has made here.
Although the little guy didn't understand, he was attracted by the open scenery and his father's steady voice. He looked around the unfamiliar environment with curious eyes.
It seemed as if he was also looking at the battlefield that belonged to his father.
The slightly drunken winter sunshine quietly slides past amid the whispers of the family.
Later, Su Wenchen took his wife and children to the mushroom greenhouse in Fengxian County and personally spent money to pick a lot of white, thick and plump oyster mushrooms.
I also went to the Pear Garden in Dangshan and experienced the golden-feathered chicken with gorgeous feathers and unique taste.
In the hilly areas of Xiaoxian, we experienced the grassland-like scenery of cattle everywhere.
Finally, we went to Weishan Lake and saw the unique lakeside scenery!
The sun sets.
The little guy, who had been playing all day, fell asleep in his father's arms.
Jiang Li glanced at her watch, knowing that this short period of warmth would eventually come to an end.
After returning to the family compound, the atmosphere became quiet.
Jiang Li deftly began to pack several sets of clothes and toiletries that she had secretly prepared into Su Wenchen's half-worn wicker box.
Silently and carefully, he arranged each item with gentle and slow movements.
It was as if I wanted to make every minute longer.
That night, Jiang Li took the initiative to send the child to Su's mother's room, which was rare.
He tossed Su Wenchen around for half the night, as if he wanted to vent all his emotions!
Just after noon.
The jeep from the Special Zone stopped at the gate of the family compound on time.
When Su Wenchen heard the sound, as soon as he opened the door, Lei Bailiang's figure appeared in his sight.
He no longer had the dejection of yesterday. Although the red bloodshot under his eyes had not completely faded, his eyes had regained their usual firmness and composure.
Obviously, he has adjusted his mindset and is ready to take on new tasks.
Su Wenchen was also wearing a neatly ironed gray Mao suit and carrying a wicker box as he said goodbye to his family.
"Mom and Dad, I have to trouble you to take care of Ali and Qijin again."
When Su's mother heard this, she became very angry.
"Just like you had no trouble before, just like your father when he was young, all you did was work every day!"
"We've only been here two days, and you're already busy with work. I don't know why there's so much work every day."
Father Su frowned directly.
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
"This is a national mission, can you just shirk it?"
As soon as Su's mother saw what Su's father said, she immediately realized that she had said the wrong thing.
He muttered to himself.
"I'm just saying it casually!"
"Besides, I'm not talking nonsense. How could we just call someone away when we got here?"
Father Su simply waved his hand.
"That's enough! You short-sighted person, stop talking nonsense. When the time comes, you will be satisfied if you don't do anything and just stay at home all day."
After saying that, he looked directly at Su Wenchen.
"Youngest, it's not like your mother and I can't move around at home."
"Just focus on completing the mission assigned by the country."
"I'll be retiring from the brigade at the end of the year, and I won't be working the fields anymore. I'll just help you guys look after your children and enjoy your life."
Father Su saw it very clearly.
There is no longer much meaning in me staying in my position in the brigade.
The new pillar of the family has grown up.
He knew very well that as the third son's status became higher and higher, if his grandchildren did not take good care of themselves, it would easily lead to hidden dangers in the future.
It was also because of this that Su's father simply resigned from the brigade and prepared to devote his remaining energy to the upbringing of his grandchildren.
When Su Wenchen heard this, he looked at his father's figure.
Although he looks a little hunched, he is so reassuring.
Let people have no worries.
He wanted to say something, but after seeing Su's father's eyes, he just nodded vigorously, and everything was said without words.
Finally, he just gently stroked his son's tender little face and gently placed a kiss of love and guilt on his wife's forehead.
Then he picked up the wicker box.
He strode towards the waiting jeep, his steps steady and firm, without the slightest hesitation.
He knew that he had replaced his father and become the pillar of the entire family.
As Su Wenchen got into the car, the engine roared softly and the jeep began to move slowly.
The wheels rolled over the cold, dry ground, making a slight rustling sound.
Outside the car window, the outline of the Special Zone family compound was rapidly shrinking in the rearview mirror. Su Wenchen watched his wife holding their son, frozen at the door, and finally swallowed up by the corner, disappearing behind the slightly bleak winter scene.
(End of this chapter)
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