"Hey! Something's not right! Commander, are you sure this supply list is correct?" Company Commander Wu asked doubtfully.
As for why he had doubts?
It's not that Sun Zhengguo gave too little, but rather that he gave too much.
Compared to previous years, this year's list includes an additional 200 jin of rice, 200 jin of eggs, and a batch of canned meat.
That's why this question arises.
At this moment, Sun Zheng'an stepped forward and offered an explanation.
"Company Commander Wu, there's no problem with this list. The rest of the supplies were purchased with our station chief's own money. He said most of the soldiers come from the south, so he bought a batch of rice to help them alleviate their homesickness."
"this……?"
Company Commander Wu was deeply moved. He was from the south, and it was impossible for him to eat rice normally; it was a luxury.
Unexpectedly, Sun Zhengguo considered things so thoroughly for them. He truly deserves to be the person the organization valued, and he is indeed the only person in the entire institute who can mobilize troops.
Anyway, he was convinced.
"Everyone, stand up and let's thank the leader for his concern."
The remaining dozens of soldiers who were not on duty all stood up and gave a salute in unison.
"Thank you for your concern, sir. Thank you for your concern, sir...."
The soldiers' loud voices rang out continuously.
Seeing this, Sun Zhengguo maintained a smile and pressed his hands down, gesturing for everyone to sit down.
He then stepped in and said a few words, with only one purpose: to instill a certain ideology in the soldiers.
We must ensure that everyone is not influenced by external circumstances and always prioritizes protecting the safety of people's property.
This is also to prepare everyone in advance for next year's sports activities, giving them a heads-up.
After visiting and comforting the officers and soldiers stationed at the post, it was already past 12 o'clock.
Although all the workers had finished their shifts, the cadres still needed to eat.
In the canteen, He Daqing had finished preparing lunch and was leisurely drinking tea.
He came today not to cover for his daughter, but as an unpaid employee to collect his year-end bonus, so he helped cook a meal.
At this moment, Sister Zhang from the kitchen walked in and said, "Master He, Director Sun just told me to thank you for your help. You can leave now, and we'll clean up the kitchen in a bit."
"Alright! Squad Leader Zhang, please thank Director Sun for me. He still thinks of me every year. I'll head back now."
As He Daqing spoke, he put away the teacup, packed the lunchbox, shouldered a large cloth bag, and left the kitchen through the back door.
Sun Zhengguo returned to the courtyard around 1 p.m. His cousin parked the car and then brought in the keys.
"Brother, I'll leave the key here. It'll be convenient for you to use during the New Year."
"Okay! I understand. You should go home early too! Is there anything else you need in the house?"
After hearing his elder brother's question, Sun Zhengnan thought about it and realized that something was indeed missing.
"Brother, could you help me write a couplet for the Spring Festival? That way I won't have to ask someone else to write it for me when I get back."
"No problem, let's stick to the usual rules."
"Okay!"
Sun Zhengnan quickly found a pen and ink, and took out the red paper he had already bought, serving them from the side.
A moment later, Sun Zhengguo first helped his cousin write the Spring Festival couplets, and then went inside to take out two packs of Peony cigarettes for him to take back and smoke slowly.
"Thank you, brother."
Sun Zhengnan took two packs of cigarettes and Spring Festival couplets and happily left the courtyard.
...
As evening approached, snowflakes began to fall from the sky, and the snow became increasingly heavy.
After finishing all the chores, the Sun family gathered in the courtyard to have a reunion dinner together.
However, to prevent a repeat of last year's theft, Lin Wencui took precautions and asked Aunt Chen in the backyard to keep an eye on things.
When Grandpa saw that everyone had arrived, he waved his hand and announced the start of the family reunion dinner.
As time passed and night gradually fell, thousands of lights shone and firecrackers crackled.
At this time of family reunion, the atmosphere in a luxurious villa was somewhat oppressive.
Although the dishes on the table were plentiful and the drinks were excellent, no one could be happy.
Lou Bancheng shook his head helplessly when he saw that everyone was not very interested.
Because tonight is the day the Lou family is to flee, everyone is feeling down, and there's nothing he can do about it.
"Xu San, is everything arranged?"
"Sir, all the valuables have been loaded onto the cart, and the rest have been discarded as you instructed," Xu San reported truthfully.
"Hmm! So the shipping arrangements are all done?"
"Don't worry, sir. Captain Smith has promised us that he will stay at Jinshi Port for three days. He will only leave if we don't make it there by then."
"Excellent, excellent. I trust you to handle things."
Looking at the loyal Xu San, Lou Bancheng praised him with a smile.
But now there's another question: what are Xu San's thoughts? Lou Bancheng seems to have never asked him.
So he decided to test the waters.
"Xu San, we've been master and servant for a time. If you want to stay, just tell me. I can't guarantee anything else, but I won't mistreat you financially."
“Master, Xu San has been an orphan since childhood. He was given this life by you. Wherever you go, I will go. I will never dare to have any disloyalty in this life.”
Seeing that Xu San did not hesitate at all, Lou Bancheng was very pleased and turned to look at his wife and daughter.
"You should eat more too. After tonight, we'll be on the road for several more days, and then we won't be able to eat as much as we want."
Tanya knew her husband was telling the truth. Now that it was a fait accompli, there was nothing she could do about it, so she could only force herself to cheer up and eat a few bites haphazardly.
At the same time, she reminded her daughter, "Xiao'e, listen to your father and eat quickly! Once we get on the ship, it won't be as delicious."
"Okay, Mom."
Lou Xiao'e tried her best to control herself from thinking too much, and forced herself to eat some so as not to worry her parents.
At 9 p.m., it was pitch black outside and snow was still falling heavily.
A car, followed by a truck, slowly drove out of the Lou family villa.
Because they were familiar with the terrain, neither vehicle turned on its headlights.
Only after leaving the area and confirming that they were no longer being followed did the two vehicles turn on their headlights and head towards Jinshi Port.
Half an hour later, the car safely left Beijing. The three members of the Lou family turned around almost simultaneously and took one last look with great reluctance.
They don't know if they'll ever be able to come back in this lifetime.
...
The next morning, while everyone was still busy exchanging New Year's greetings, the Lou family had already successfully boarded the cargo ship.
After receiving a few large yellow croakers, Captain Smith whistled happily, then ordered his crew to anchor and quickly leave the port.
Thus, Lou Bancheng and his family quietly left the inland, and no one noticed them during this time.
...
The fifth day of the Lunar New Year is the day when all units resume work.
In the steel rolling mill office, Li Huaide was throwing a tantrum.
"Useless idiots, all of them are useless idiots! How could a perfectly good family just disappear without a trace? Deputy Section Chief Chen, tell me, what exactly happened?"
"Director Li, you can't blame me for this! It was you who told us to temporarily stop the surveillance, otherwise, how could they have escaped?"
Deputy Section Chief Chen forced a smile and replied that he really didn't want to take the blame.
"You...? Oh well! Never mind."
Li Huaide then realized that he might have spoken too harshly.
Deputy Section Chief Chen is, after all, a member of the security department. Helping you is a favor, not an obligation.
It seems I really can't control him.
...
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