Chapter 711: Cheesy! (Two chapters combined)
When they boarded the plane to arrive here, Zhou Wansheng had already spoken with his superiors. So when they landed at the airport, they went through a special passage and went directly to the helicopter sent from the mountain.
The pilot nodded to Gu Yin and Zhou Wansheng, then checked their documents and scanned them with special equipment. After confirming there were no problems, the group boarded the special helicopter and flew to Dabai Mountain.
"The plane will land halfway up the mountain, where there are mineral water plants and pharmaceutical factories, both of which are our family's companies. They're quite large. After we disembark there, we'll transfer to special off-road vehicles used by the military, and then drive up the mountain. It's estimated that it will take about five hours to reach the halfway point of the mountain with the lake. That's where our current camp is located. We have special mountain climbing vehicles that can drive up to the lake. By the way, can you drive?"
Gu Yin nodded upon hearing this: "I can drive, but I don't have a license, and the higher-ups won't let me drive. If my family or driver isn't available, they usually arrange for someone to take me. I occasionally take a taxi in Beijing."
The main reason is that Gu Yin's life is too important. She is not allowed to drive. Usually, Chu Yan picks her up and drops her off. If she travels alone, the authorities will arrange for a driver to pick her up and drop her off. Those drivers are not just simple drivers, nor are they just people who can drive. As for how they are not simple, Gu Yin does not know, because Gu Yin has never encountered any danger.
Hearing Gu Yin say that, Zhou Wansheng understood and nodded: "Then you'll sit with me then, you can't drive by yourself."
As the helicopter passed over Baijia Village, Gu Yin looked down and saw that the medicinal herb fields were densely packed with people.
"Are the medicinal herb fields all under unified management? Has anyone caused trouble during this period?" There were some disturbances in Baijia Village before, I wonder if anyone caused trouble again during the planting season.
Zhou Wansheng nodded: "Everything is now unified. Everyone has a stable salary, plus the five social insurances and one housing fund. In addition, the two factories are also hiring. People from the surrounding villages and towns can all help out here. Moreover, it's not just that the medicinal herb fields here belong to our family. We've also rented out other towns. All the things you mentioned before, such as schools and hospitals, are now available. Anyone who wants to cause trouble will be suppressed. These preferential quotas will also be canceled, so they won't dare to cause trouble. Now, people don't want to travel far anymore. They can work in the village and also spend time with their parents and children. Everyone is very happy."
Gu Yin exclaimed in surprise, "It's done so quickly? That must have been a huge project!"
Zhou Wansheng explained, "After they learned about our plan, the county and city approved it and helped us get it through various channels quickly. In addition, the higher-ups also helped with the reporting of the lake. You know, only when the people here are stable and the factories on the mountain are working normally can those things on the back mountain be more hidden and safer. What we did can be considered as laying the groundwork for the higher-ups in advance."
So that's why it was so fast, no wonder there was help from above.
"By the way, has Bai Zhi come back?" Ever since Bai Zhi gave them the ginseng and went abroad, there has been no news of her, and Gu Yin has not received any news from her either.
Zhou Wansheng shook his head: "She's still abroad. She contacted the village chief a while ago. Don't worry about her. She has people in the village who can help pass on messages."
Anyway, the matter is already settled, so even if Bai Zhi comes back, it won't matter, and the clansmen won't dare to do anything to her.
With that, the plane arrived at Ting Airport, located halfway up the mountain.
After Gu Yin came down, she looked at the place that had become completely different from before and was amazed once again.
What used to be a forest has now been leveled and replaced by an airfield. The airfield is large and has several planes on it. Not far away, gray and white buildings have been erected, and high walls have been built around it, making it heavily guarded.
"Comrade Zhou has just arrived and we need to verify his identity. Please come this way." A man wearing glasses and a green work uniform walked over with a folder and said to Gu Yin with a smile.
Gu Yin nodded: "Okay, thank you."
As they walked, Gu Yin asked, "Won't making this place so big affect the vegetation here?"
The staff member, Wen, smiled and said, "Don't worry, this place was built after expert research and discussion. All the important plants have been moved to suitable locations. There are people watching over them and experts maintaining them. This place in Dabai Mountain is full of treasures. We won't do anything reckless. You can rest assured."
Gu Yin finally breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this: "That's good."
Gu Yin followed the other person into a room filled with various kinds of equipment.
"Please stand under that machine and do not close your eyes."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yin stood over, beeped twice, and the surrounding machines began to rotate. She then had to move and sway with the machines.
Three minutes later, two beeps sounded, and all the machines returned to normal.
"Alright, Comrade Zhou can come out now."
Gu Yin: "...Why do these things look like the scanning machines in hospitals?"
The man nodded upon hearing this: "It's somewhat similar, but you don't need to worry. It won't affect your health, and you won't have to go through so much trouble next time you come."
He didn't say anything more, and Gu Yin didn't ask any further questions.
After completing the procedures, Zhou Wansheng and the team leader were already in the car. Gu Yin quickly walked over to them.
The bodyguard captain was driving, and the people behind him were in another car. The two cars drove up the mountain one after the other.
The road has been widened and is a two-lane road, with guard posts every so often.
"So strict?!" Gu Yin noticed soldiers moving around in the woods from time to time.
Zhou Wansheng nodded: "We must be strict. The things there are too important. We've made such a big commotion here. Although the local people down the mountain are trying to distract us, those foreigners are very shrewd. So the higher-ups have transferred a corps from this area to be stationed here."
I see.
The car kept winding along the mountain road, but Gu Yin could feel the uphill and downhill sections. Even in June, the mountaintop was still covered in snow. The scenery here was truly beautiful! Gu Yin also noticed that, apart from the road, the surrounding vegetation had not been damaged.
After descending the mountain for the third time, as darkness fell, she finally arrived at the forest belt she had visited last time.
"We've arrived. We need to rest at our base tonight and head up again at dawn tomorrow." Zhou Wansheng got out of the car, exhaled, and twisted his body as he spoke.
Gu Yin looked at the various bamboo houses and wooden houses in front of her, and then at the power lines running around overhead, and she felt dazed.
Why aren't there any temporary houses here?
Zhou Wansheng smiled and said, "It's a primeval forest inside. The plants and animals here are quite diverse, so it's impossible to move them. Building bamboo or wooden houses would have less impact on the vegetation and environment. Everything here is powered by solar energy, and there's water available, which is very convenient. Moreover, the oxygen here is good, the water quality is good, and the environment is good. Not only do you sleep well here, but you also eat healthily, and people feel younger!"
Gu Yin hadn't expected it to have this effect.
"Let's go, let's verify your identity first, then go back to the room to rest. You can stay in the same room that Ayan stayed in before. It's fully furnished and right next to my room."
Gu Yin looked around but didn't see anyone. As she walked, she asked, "Why is nobody here? I've already come in, and they're only verifying my identity now? Shouldn't they be verifying it at the main gate?"
Zhou Wansheng chuckled: "There are surveillance cameras along the way. From the moment you board the plane, your movements have been under the watchful eyes of the surveillance personnel. If there were any abnormalities, you wouldn't have been able to get here at all. All we need to do here is verify the staff card you received earlier. As for the people, apart from some staff members here, most of the others are on the mountain. The first batch returns at 8 PM, and other times they occasionally come back. Most of them stay up there and only come down when they need to rest."
The two arrived in front of a wooden house. Through the open door, Gu Yin saw three people inside, all dressed in military uniforms. The house was filled with all sorts of machines. If someone didn't know the place, they would definitely think it was a commander's office!
"Comrade Zhou is here! It's an honor to meet you! Please give me your card, I'll swipe it for you and register you. You'll need to swipe your card here every time you go up or down!"
The three stood up, and an officer smiled at Gu Yin.
"Hello everyone, you're too kind." Gu Yin smiled and handed the card to the other person. It seemed that everyone here knew her!
A little while later, the card was returned.
"Thanks for your hard work!"
The three of them got busy again.
After leaving the wooden house, Gu Yin asked in confusion, "Why do I feel like everyone here knows me, coming all the way from the mountainside?"
The bodyguard captain chuckled and said, "They not only know you, but they also know your relationship with Young Master Chu Yan! Otherwise, why would they have arranged for you to stay in his room!"
Zhou Wansheng, who was standing next to him, said with a rare hint of guilt, "When I first arrived, those people looked down on my identity as a businessman, so I had no choice but to reveal my precious granddaughter's name. Later, I called Ayan over, and after Ayan learned what I did, she followed suit, so everyone knows you now."
Gu Yin: "...How did Chu Yan introduce himself?"
For some reason, Gu Yin felt a strange sense of panic.
Zhou Wansheng looked around guiltily: "It was...it was Gu Yin's 'uh-huh'..."
Gu Yin: "...Gu Yin's what?"
"Ahem, Gu Yin's little boyfriend."
Gu Yin: "...If your partner or boyfriend isn't very good, why add the word 'young'?" She's younger than him, isn't she?
“Because those people are all old guys, Ayan added the word ‘young’ to it. He originally meant future husband, but I told him off and he changed it! That’s outrageous. You’ll have to talk to him about it later!”
Gu Yin: "...Didn't you say you learned it from me? How do you refer to yourself?"
Zhou Wansheng blushed: "Well, well, Gu Yin's beloved biological grandfather, he's, he's alright, isn't he?"
Gu Yin: "...That's a bit too cheesy."
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