A red banner was hung at the main entrance of the base.
The sign reads, "Warmly celebrate the unveiling ceremony of the joint military-civilian vegetable base."
A temporary stage was set up on the open ground of the base, with dozens of chairs neatly arranged below it. Colorful flags fluttered all around, creating a lively atmosphere.
Su Jianguo arrived at the site early in the morning to inspect all the preparations.
Su Jianjun was busy receiving the guests who arrived one after another.
County leaders, town officials, villagers, and media reporters who came specifically for the event packed the base to capacity.
Nine o'clock in the morning.
A black sedan slowly drove into the base, the door opened, and County Head Li Weimin stepped out.
He was wearing a dark suit, smiling, and waving to the crowd around him.
Su Jianguo quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"County Chief Li, welcome to our visit and guidance!"
County Chief Li shook Su Jianguo's hand and said kindly.
"Mr. Su, you have brought honor to the county! This joint military-civilian construction project is not only an honor for your Su family, but also a source of pride for our entire county!"
Su Jianguo answered modestly.
"This is all thanks to the support of our superiors; we only did our part."
With all the guests present, the unveiling ceremony officially began, the host announced loudly.
"The unveiling ceremony for the jointly built vegetable base by the military and civilians now begins! First, please welcome County Head Li to deliver a speech!"
County Chief Li walked up to the stage, looked around at the crowd below, and said in a loud voice,
"Comrades and friends! Today, we are gathered here to solemnly hold the unveiling ceremony for the joint military-civilian vegetable base. This is a major event for the agricultural development of our county and a model of military-civilian integration! The Sujiatun Vegetable Base has won the trust of the military with its high-quality products, setting an example for agricultural enterprises throughout the county!"
A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
County Chief Li continued.
"We hope that the Su family vegetable base will continue its efforts and make greater contributions to the joint military-civilian construction and rural revitalization!"
Next, Minister Wang spoke as the military representative.
He highly praised the quality of Su's vegetables and the management level of the base, and expressed his intention to continue to deepen cooperation and support local economic development.
When it was Su Jianguo's turn to speak, he stood in front of the microphone, took a deep breath, and looked determined.
"First of all, I want to thank the higher authorities for their strong support, the military for their trust, and the villagers for their help! The Su Family Vegetable Base's success today is inseparable from everyone's joint efforts. In the future, we will continue to adhere to green planting, improve quality, and lead more villagers to prosperity!"
As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
Especially the villagers, whose faces were all beaming with pride.
The voices of dissatisfaction that once rang out against the Su family have long since vanished.
The unveiling ceremony brought the event to a climax.
County Head Li, Minister Wang, and Su Jianguo together pulled down the red silk cloth covering the plaque, revealing the large golden characters "Jointly Built Vegetable Base by the Military and Civilians".
Under the sunlight, the plaque gleamed, symbolizing a new beginning for the Su family's business.
After the ceremony, the guests visited the vegetable base.
County Head Li praised the base's modern greenhouses and scientific management, and immediately stated that the county would provide more policy support.
The reporters seized the opportunity to shoot a large amount of footage, preparing for follow-up reports.
That evening.
The news program on Sijiucheng TV broadcast the grand unveiling ceremony.
The Sijiu City Daily once again published a related report on its front page, titled "County Mayor Personally Attends Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Su Family's Reputation Reaches its Peak."
The report detailed the entire ceremony and included several photos, including the unveiling moment, guests' visit, and scenes of cheering crowds.
The reputation of the Su family's vegetable greenhouse base reached its peak at this moment.
The rumors that had plagued them have completely disappeared, replaced by praise and support from all sides.
Orders poured in to the vegetable base, forcing Su Jianjun to organize workers to work overtime to ensure supply.
...
at the same time.
Inside a luxurious courtyard house in Beijing.
Zhang Erhe was sitting in a mahogany armchair in his study, the newspaper in his hand crumpled up.
The front page of the newspaper prominently featured the headline "County Head Personally Cuts Ribbon, Su Family's Reputation Reaches its Peak," accompanied by a photo of Su Jianguo unveiling the plaque with the county head and military representatives.
"Su Jianguo!"
Zhang Erhe gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, and slammed the newspaper to the ground.
The study door was gently pushed open, and the daughter, Zhang Meiling, walked in carrying a cup of ginseng tea.
She was in her early thirties, dressed in an elegant cheongsam. Her features bore a striking resemblance to Zhang Erhe, but she possessed a more sarcastic and mean-spirited quality.
"Dad, please don't be angry. The doctor said your blood pressure is high..."
Zhang Meiling placed the ginseng tea on the table, her gaze sweeping over the newspaper on the floor, and she immediately understood the reason for her father's anger.
"Not angry?"
Zhang Erhe slammed his hand on the table, splashing a few drops of ginseng tea from his teacup.
"Su Jianguo caused my two sons to be sentenced to death and life imprisonment respectively, and now look what he's done to himself! A military representative? A county magistrate cutting ribbons? Who does he think he is!"
Zhang Meiling bit her lip and said softly,
"Dad, Su Jianguo is backed by the military and is currently riding high. We...we should avoid him."
"Avoid his sharp edge? Me, avoid his sharp edge?"
Zhang Erhe sneered, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his one eye.
"I, Zhang Erhe, have been in Beijing for forty years. When have I ever suffered such a loss? Your second brother was executed, and your eldest brother is serving a life sentence. I will make Su Jianguo pay this debt tenfold!"
Zhang Meiling shuddered as she looked at her father's ferocious expression.
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
