Seeing that Jiang Linchuan was angry, Liu Hu couldn't help but take a step back, but then he thought that he had come on Zhang Qiang's orders and Zhang Qiang would definitely help him.
He winked at the old educated youth next to him, and the group immediately surrounded him, wanting to confront Jiang Linchuan.
Just then, Zhang Qiang's voice came from afar, "What are you all doing? What are you all doing here making a scene!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Zhang Qiang walking quickly towards them, his face grim.
Liu Hu was overjoyed and quickly stepped forward, "Captain Zhang, you've arrived! Li Guowei, he..."
"Shut up!" Zhang Qiang interrupted him, his eyes stern. "Who gave you permission to cause trouble here? Get back to work! If you dare to cause any more trouble, all your work points will be deducted!"
Liu Hu was stunned. This was not what he had expected.
Wasn't Zhang Qiang supposed to send him here to cause trouble?
Why are they starting to scold him instead?
But he dared not question it, and could only leave reluctantly with the old educated youth.
Zhang Qiang stopped looking at Liu Hu and turned to Jiang Linchuan, saying, "Li Guowei, come with me for a moment."
Jiang Linchuan nodded and followed Zhang Qiang toward the forestry office.
Seeing this scene from not far away, Xu Xinghe was filled with worry.
Why did Zhang Qiang suddenly call Jiang Linchuan away alone? What was he planning to do?
Jiang Linchuan walked into the office.
Zhang Qiang immediately closed the door behind him, turned around to look at him with a complicated expression, but did not speak immediately.
The atmosphere in the office became oppressive.
Jiang Linchuan lowered his eyes, not in a hurry.
No matter what the other party wants from him, he doesn't need to speak first.
Zhang Qiang stared at Jiang Linchuan for a long time before finally speaking, his tone much gentler than before, "Li Guowei, I know you're a reliable person, I've seen it all these past few days. You're efficient at your work, kind to those around you, and even take such good care of your own sister. You're a dependable person."
Jiang Linchuan didn't reply, but lowered his eyes, waiting for him to continue.
Zhang Qiang's sudden summons was definitely not just a simple compliment.
Sure enough, Zhang Qiang changed the subject, "I have a daughter named Zhang Qianqian, you should have met her before."
Seeing Jiang Linchuan nod, he continued, "Qianqian has been frail since she was little, and I've always been very protective of her. A few days ago, she told me that she likes you and wants to get along well with you. At first, I was worried, so I've been observing you for so long. Now it seems that you are indeed worthy of her."
At this point, Zhang Qiang leaned forward, his voice carrying a clear seduction, "If you're willing to treat Qianqian well and date her, I can arrange an easy job for you right now. You won't have to work in the planting area under the sun and wind; you'll just be responsible for organizing the forest farm's material ledgers, and the work points will be plentiful. If you two get married in the future, she'll be my only daughter, and all the forest farm's assets and my savings will be yours. When I get old, I'll hand over the position of brigade leader to you too."
Jiang Linchuan raised his head, his eyes unwavering, and said calmly, "Captain Zhang, thank you for your kind offer, but I cannot accept it. I came to the forest farm in response to the national call to go to the countryside for training, and I will not stay here indefinitely. I still have parents to support at home. They are getting old, and I will have to go back to the city to take care of them sooner or later. I have no plans to get married here."
Zhang Qiang's smile faded slightly, but he didn't give up and continued to persuade her, "Going back to the city isn't a problem. If you get married and have children, I can allow you to go back to the city for a short stay every year to see your parents. If you're willing to bring your parents to the forest farm, I can also take care of their food, clothing, and daily necessities, and make sure they don't suffer any grievances. I only have one request: that Qianqian stay with me and not have to travel with you."
“Impossible.” Jiang Linchuan refused again, his tone leaving no room for negotiation. “I am the only son in my family. I must stay by my parents’ side to fulfill my filial duties. I cannot let them leave their hometown for my sake. Moreover, Captain Zhang, you know that you cannot really give up the forest farm and your family property. All you want is for Qianqian to stay by your side and for someone to take care of her. I do not meet your requirements, nor do I want to hold Qianqian back.”
These words struck a nerve with Zhang Qiang. The gentleness on his face vanished completely, his expression darkened, and he tapped his fingers lightly on the edge of the table.
The atmosphere in the office instantly became tense again.
After a long pause, he finally spoke, his tone somewhat forceful, "I know you might not be able to process this right now, but I can give you more time to think it over. You don't need to reject me so soon. Go back and come back to me when you've thought it through."
Jiang Linchuan didn't say anything more, nodded, and turned to leave the office.
He returned to the planting area and was just about to start working when the deputy team leader arrived, holding a task assignment sheet in his hand, looking troubled. "Li Guowei, from now on you'll be responsible for carrying saplings and doing transportation work. You don't need to worry about the work in the planting area anymore."
Jiang Linchuan's heart sank.
Carrying saplings is the most tiring job in the entire forest farm.
The heaviest saplings weighed dozens of kilograms and had to be carried from the nursery area on the back mountain to various planting sites. It was a long journey, and the trees would get sunburned and peel on sunny days and slip and fall in the mud on rainy days. Usually, only the most wicked intellectuals in the forest farm who had made mistakes were assigned to do this job.
Making a former educated youth do this now is clearly Zhang Qiang making things difficult for him.
The deputy captain looked at him with pity in his eyes. After hesitating for a moment, he lowered his voice and reminded him, "Li Guowei, listen to my advice. In the forest farm, it's better to be obedient. Captain Zhang is doing this for your own good. Don't be too stubborn, or you'll have a hard time in the future."
After saying that, he patted Jiang Linchuan on the shoulder, grabbed the task assignment sheet, and hurriedly left.
Jiang Linchuan stood there for a moment, thought for a moment, picked up the carrying pole and rope from the corner of the wall, and turned to walk towards the seedling area on the back mountain.
He knew that the days ahead would be even harder, but he would not compromise.
He would not give up on either the mission or his own principles because of Zhang Qiang's pressure.
Isn't it just doing work?
He absolutely can.
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