Xia Wan watched as the two bowls of instant noodles she had just prepared were devoured in the blink of an eye, and she couldn't help but feel a little helpless and amused.
However, unlike before, this time Director Niu and Director Bai were clearly very mindful of their image. They did not join the fierce competition like the others, but instead behaved very humbly and politely, constantly deferring to each other.
The others surrounded Xia Wan, bombarding her with questions. Faced with such enthusiasm, Xia Wan could only patiently answer their questions one by one.
Time passed by, and when everyone finally remembered it was time for lunch, they looked up at the clock and were surprised to find that it was already past 2 p.m.!
Fortunately, Director Niu had thought things through and instructed the kitchen to leave some food in advance, so that everyone wouldn't have to continue working on an empty stomach.
Meanwhile, in Huaihua Brigade, a storm is quietly brewing.
Wu Sangui's sudden disappearance successfully drew the attention of the brigade leader.
After all, Wu Sangui was always conscientious and diligent in his work, but who knew that he hadn't shown up at the brigade headquarters all morning.
Under normal circumstances, the captain might not have taken this matter too seriously, but today's situation was special.
Today was the important day for the new educated youth to come and borrow grain, but Wu Sangui, the brigade accountant, was nowhere to be found. This was simply outrageous!
After quickly finishing their tasks, the brigade leader and village chief hurriedly gave the new educated youth a few instructions and then headed straight for Wu Sangui's house.
As the captain walked, he kept worrying to himself: Wu Sangui was alone at home, and he wondered if he might run into some trouble.
After all, there's no one to take care of him. If he suddenly falls ill, there won't even be anyone to call the village doctor. Thinking of this, he quickened his pace.
However, when they arrived at Wu Sangui's house, they found the door tightly shut, and no one answered despite knocking for a long time.
The captain felt increasingly puzzled. Where had this person gone?
So they decided to wait at the door and see if Wu Sangui would return soon.
But no matter how long they waited, until the sun was high in the sky, there was still no one in the house.
Now, the brigade leader couldn't sit still any longer. He wondered to himself: What's wrong with Wu Sangui? He always tells me in advance whenever he leaves Huaihua Brigade. Why did he run off without saying a word this time?
Besides, he clearly knew he had important work to do today, yet he just left without saying goodbye. This is not like his usual way of doing things.
The captain was extremely anxious. He irritably ran his hand through his hair, muttering, "Ugh, I have a ton of work to do here. With the accountant absent at this crucial moment, how am I supposed to keep track of the accounts? I hope nothing bad happens to him..."
The man referred to as Third Uncle remained expressionless, merely glancing at the brigade leader with a disdainful look before slowly saying, "He's not some immature brat anymore; he's probably already in town. Why are you so anxious? He'll be back later!"
At this moment, the brigade leader was sitting awkwardly on the warm earthen bed in the village chief's house. His heart was like a rabbit jumping around in his chest, unable to settle down. He felt waves of inexplicable unease rising in his heart.
He frowned and retorted anxiously, "San Gui has always been a steady and reliable person. He has never gone out without telling me like this before! He's different from the others. After all, he has a lot of important things to deal with in our brigade!"
Back then, Wu Sangui did often go to the city, but he would always make sure that the affairs of the brigade were properly arranged before he set off.
Moreover, as everyone knows, the reason he frequently travels to the city seems to be because he has some minor health issues that require regular check-ups and treatment. However, in any case, he has never been so hurried and quiet during his previous trips.
This time, however, he didn't leave behind even a single word of explanation!
Faced with the brigade leader's incessant nagging, the village chief finally couldn't contain his irritation. He waved his hand impatiently and gave him an unceremoniously dismissive order: "Alright, alright, you'd better go home now. Don't waste my time lingering here!"
The captain was driven out of a certain place with a disappointed look on his face, but he did not choose to go straight home. Instead, he wandered around absentmindedly and unknowingly walked to the door of Xia Jian's house.
Come to think of it, he hasn't had a chance to come here to sit and chat since the last time they moved!
The captain gently pushed open the somewhat old courtyard gate and stepped inside.
At this moment, Xia Jianguo was sitting quietly alone in the courtyard. There was no one else in the house today, except for himself and the two guys who were tied up in the woodshed and cellar.
Hearing someone enter, Xia Jianguo slowly raised his head. When he saw that it was the brigade leader, a look of surprise appeared on his face: "Brigade leader, what brings you here?"
The captain smiled and walked towards Xia Jianguo, his gaze falling on the wheelchair beneath him. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my, Jianguo, look how filial your daughter is! The wheelchair she bought for you is really nice. Look at the workmanship, it's so exquisite!" As he spoke, he gently patted the armrest of the wheelchair.
Xia Jianguo slowly stretched out his hands and gently grasped the slightly worn wheelchair handles. His weathered face revealed endless tenderness at this moment.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a smile, "It's Xiaowan who's worried about me. She specifically told me to take good care of myself before she went to work today, afraid that I would feel bored and restless at home alone."
Upon hearing this, the captain sitting to the side chuckled and nodded in agreement, praising, "Yes, Xia Wan is such a filial child! You're so lucky to have such a thoughtful daughter!"
And so, the two chatted casually, one sentence after another, in a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.
For some reason, the topic suddenly shifted and came up with Wu Sangui.
The captain frowned and said, "I don't know what's going on, San Gui hasn't been seen all day."
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