Chapter 142 Sakura Project
Just when Shen Lingning was worried about this, Zhao Changhe brought good news from the provincial capital.
By leveraging his connections in the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and several established state-owned enterprises such as Changan, he managed to achieve this in the name of "supporting mountain construction and developing the export of specialty agricultural products."
From an organization that has trade relations with China, the actual source was Xiaoshi, who "exchanged" several semi-new automatic tea-roasting machine production lines and a set of advanced soap production equipment!
The other party was reluctant to sell the core technology at first, but finally gave in after Zhao Changhe offered a long-term supply agreement for certain scarce mineral raw materials and seemingly generous exchange conditions.
When Zhao Changhe told Shen Lingning the "origin" of this batch of equipment with a little pride on the phone, and said "it can be regarded as getting some interest back for the damage caused by Xiao Rizi in the past", Shen Lingning held the microphone, his fingers trembling slightly with excitement!
This not only solves the equipment problem, but also brings a sense of pride!
She seemed to be able to see how the high-quality tea and soap produced from these "trophies" would become popular in the market in the future and earn more foreign exchange for the country.
Internal cleaning and secret investigation. Internally, Shen Lingning took the opportunity to rectify production discipline to further strengthen management. Ma Guihua and Wang Jianshe, who had spread rumors before, were severely dealt with, which played a good deterrent role and cleared up the factory atmosphere.
Externally, she arranged for Liu Jinfeng's husband to use his identity as a driver of the county transport team to continue to inquire secretly.
That evening, Liu Jinfeng hurriedly found Shen Lingning, who was checking the progress of the new equipment installation in the workshop. She pulled her aside and whispered nervously, "Lingning, my husband just brought back a letter. It's very scary!"
Shen Lingning's heart tightened: "What do you mean?"
"He was delivering coal to the canteen of the County Revolutionary Committee today and overheard the secretary of Deputy Director Qian of the Production Command whispering to someone in the corner.
Something like... 'The Sakura Project in Zixing County can't be affected by this little thing'... He also mentioned that the 'boss' is pressing hard, saying that Medicine King Valley suffered heavy losses and that we must make up for it here..."
"Sakura Project?!"
Shen Lingning took a breath!
When I heard this word from Zhou Weiguo, it seemed a bit far away, but now it is truly related to the crisis at hand!
The boss of the Yaowang Valley tomb robbery case, Deputy Director Qian who pushed for the razing of the tea mountain in the county, and this mysterious "Sakura Project"... several lines were instantly connected in her mind!
This is by no means a simple act of jealous suppression or local protectionism!
This was a premeditated, organized act of sabotage! The enemy's target was likely not just the tea plantation, but also the intention to disrupt the base's stability and undermine the Qinnan region's economic development by striking at the military-owned factory, a source of foreign exchange.
There is a high possibility that the shadow of an enemy spy is hidden behind it!
Shen Lingning immediately reported this astonishing discovery to the head of the base through confidential channels.
The headquarters attached great importance to this and instructed Shen Lingning to remain calm, use the tea mountain as a cover, and cooperate with the base security department to secretly investigate "Deputy Director Qian" and his social relations, and make sure to dig out the roots of the "Sakura Project" in Zixing County!
At this moment, someone from the county suddenly arrived and informed Shen Lingning to go to the county revolutionary committee the next day to "explain the situation" and specifically asked her to personally report on the progress of the "rectification" of the tea mountain...
A battle that looks like a work report but is actually full of swords and shadows is about to take place in the office of the County Revolutionary Committee.
Shen Lingning sneered. This is both a crisis and a great opportunity to get close to the core and obtain evidence!
She must prepare well.
Just as Shen Lingning was busy with the tea mountain affairs, Fubao's third birthday arrived.
After careful conditioning with spiritual spring water and space tea, and the great joy brought by Zhou Weiguo's awakening, Fubao recovered very well. His little face was rosy, and he was more lively and clever than before, becoming the happy pill of the compound.
Zhao Changhe and Wang Xiulan decided to take this opportunity to hold a simple but lively birthday party for Fubao in the military compound. At the same time, it was also to publicly clear Shen Lingning's name and stand up for him, in order to deter those villains who were secretly coveting him.
On his birthday, many guests came to Zhao Changhe's courtyard. In addition to familiar neighbors and base leaders, even some leaders from the provincial military region's logistics department were invited.
Although Zhou Weiguo still needs to use a wheelchair, he is in good spirits. Wearing a brand new military uniform, he entertains guests with Shen Lingning.
Fubao was wearing a new cotton-padded jacket made by Wang Xiulan and a red hairband. He looked like a doll in a New Year picture and was not shy at all. He called out to his uncles and aunts loudly and sang the new nursery rhymes he had learned in a baby voice, which made everyone laugh.
During the dinner, Zhao Changhe held Fubao in his arms and said in a loud voice in front of everyone: "Today is my granddaughter Fubao's birthday, and it is also a happy day for our family!
There are some things I've wanted to say for a long time. Comrade Shen Lingning is not only a good wife to Weiguo and a good mother to Fubao, but also the leader of our Songtaogou Military Dependents Factory!
She started from scratch with the military families, created foreign exchange for the country, and supported national defense construction. She is a meritorious official!
Some time ago, some people with bad intentions spread rumors and slandered me maliciously. I, Zhao Changhe, was the first one to disagree!
From now on, anyone who dares to bully Ling Ning will be making things difficult for me, Zhao Changhe, and our base!"
These words were resounding, tantamount to publicly declaring that Shen Lingning was under his and the entire base's protection. Everyone present echoed them, and those who had heard the rumors before now completely understood the direction of the wind.
This birthday party not only made Fubao very happy, but was also a successful political statement, which greatly enhanced Shen Lingning's reputation and sense of security, and provided strong backstage support for her subsequent resolution of the Chashan crisis.
After the birthday party, Shen Lingning received a secret letter from Aunt Sun: the pressure from the county to raze the tea mountain was increasing, and some people even began measuring at the foot of the mountain, as if preparing for forced action.
At the same time, Zhou Weiguo also found some clues about the "Sakura Plan" through his own channels. It seems that it is related to certain enemy spy forces lurking after the war, and the target may be rare minerals and strategic economic projects in the Qinnan area.
Tea mountains are also a top priority!
A storm is coming...
The situation was urgent, and Shen Lingning knew that he could no longer wait passively.
She had a long talk with Zhou Weiguo and Zhao Changhe late into the night.
Although Zhou Weiguo was still in poor health, he was clear-headed and pointed out sharply, "Rampaging the tea plantations is just a superficial act. The real purpose is to destroy our foreign exchange channels, hit the military families' economy, and perhaps even use this to test and weaken the base's influence.
There's a strong possibility that enemy spies are behind this, and the word 'Sakura' is crucial. We must not allow them to infiltrate again."
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