General Huo frowned as he listened. Chu Jinglin had explained all this to him, but he didn't want to listen to this nonsense.
He has personally experienced the benefits of cement roads. Of course, such a good thing must be constructed as soon as possible. The sooner the construction starts, the sooner it can reach the border.
Then their future supplies will be delivered quickly, which can save many soldiers' lives.
"But I see you have already repaired a lot of things on the farm. Will those also crack?" General Huo looked at Han Xiao with suspicion.
Han Xiao shook his head and sighed before continuing to explain to General Huo, "The roads at the farm were paved before the weather cooled down, and many of them were experimental, so the quality isn't guaranteed. Some places are even cracked. The general wouldn't want to see the roads he worked so hard to build ruined in just one or two years."
Hearing Han Xiao say this, General Huo felt a little better, but he still felt a little regretful.
Looking at General Huo's expression, Han Xiao knew what he was thinking, so he comforted him, "General Huo, don't worry. Road construction is a major national event. The Third Prince will definitely attach great importance to it. Besides, New Year's Day is coming soon. We can start construction as soon as the weather warms up. That way, we will be more fully prepared."
Han Xiao said so, and General Huo could only nod in agreement: "Okay, I hope to see you on the day the construction starts."
General Huo stared into Han Xiao's eyes and said seriously that he really thought Han Xiao was a promising talent, but he didn't know whether Han Xiao was willing to follow him to the border.
Fortunately, Han Xiao didn’t know what General Huo was thinking now, otherwise he would really avoid General Huo whenever he saw him in the future.
After hearing what General Huo said, Han Xiao shook his head and said, "General, I have already handed these things over, and I am not responsible for the subsequent matters. If you want to see me, it is impossible."
"Why? These were obviously obtained by you. Don't you want such a great credit?" General Huo had a good impression of Han Xiao now. When he heard Han Xiao say this, he thought Han Xiao was being suppressed.
Han Xiao shrugged and said nonchalantly, "I'm not short of money right now. I don't lack anything. There's no point in having these things. Besides, I have my father at home. You see, my father will definitely become a high-ranking official in the future."
Han Mingyuan was originally drinking tea leisurely, but when he heard Han Xiao's shameless words, he immediately spat out a mouthful of water.
Han Mingyuan raised his head and looked at General Huo awkwardly, stammering, "Huo... General Huo, please forgive me for laughing. Han Xiao was just joking."
Then he glared at Han Xiao fiercely and told him to shut up immediately. How could he talk nonsense in front of General Huo?
Han Xiao touched his nose and closed his mouth. General Huo also found the interaction between the father and son interesting.
It’s not that he thought Han Xiao was daydreaming after hearing what he said, but he knew Han Mingyuan’s identity.
He didn't believe that Mr. Qinghe would accept a loser as his last disciple. Many geniuses had wanted to become Mr. Qinghe's disciples, but all of them were turned away.
Han Mingyuan looks inconspicuous, but he could feel Han Mingyuan's knowledge and character from the conversation just now.
So when General Huo heard Han Xiao say that Han Mingyuan could become a high-ranking official, he did not deny it. With Han Mingyuan's ability, he would have a place in the cabinet sooner or later.
"Brother Han, don't belittle yourself. I think your son is right. I'll be waiting for good news from you during next year's Spring Examination. Don't forget to buy me a drink then."
"Thank you for your kind words, General. Mingyuan will definitely keep them in mind." Han Mingyuan said seriously.
After Han Xiao closed his mouth, he saw his father and General Huo starting to act like brothers. He looked out the door boredly.
I don’t know what happened to Ruanruan. If Huo Xinyan goes to find him, I don’t know if she will take advantage of Ruanruan.
Han Xiao felt a heart attack when he thought of Huo Xinyan. This woman was purely here to make things difficult for him.
"Han Xiao? Han Xiao!" Han Mingyuan shouted loudly.
"Ah, what's wrong, Dad?" Han Xiao, who was still thinking about the young master, came back to his senses and didn't know what Han Mingyuan called him for.
"What are you thinking about? I called you several times and you didn't hear me." General Huo was still here, why was Han Xiao so absent-minded just now?
Han Xiao straightened his sleeves and said, "Nothing, Dad, what did you want me to do?"
"General Huo wants to go see Ruanruan..."
After saying that, he glanced at General Huo. General Huo was a foreigner after all, so Han Mingyuan still had to tell Han Xiao about the proposal to meet the young master.
Han Xiao raised his eyebrows. He had said that General Huo must not have come here just for the cement matter today. Sure enough, he was waiting for him here.
General Huo, feeling uncomfortable under Han Xiao's gaze, coughed lightly to cover up his feelings. He also knew that his request was a bit unreasonable.
But no matter what, he must meet his child.
"Okay, then General, please follow me. Miss Huo has gone to play with Ruanruan, so let's go see them."
Seeing Han Xiao agreed, General Huo's eyes flashed with satisfaction, and he nodded and said, "Lead the way."
The closer General Huo got to Han Xiao's yard, the more nervous he became. He didn't know what he was nervous about.
Seeing that something was wrong with General Huo, Han Mingyuan began to talk to him to divert his attention.
When I walked out of the courtyard gate, I heard the young master's laughter: "Hahaha, Sister Xinyan, I want the taller one."
Han Xiao stopped the maid who wanted to go in to report, and saw the young master standing in the yard looking at Huo Xinyan who was on the tree.
Huo Xinyan already had a handful of plum blossoms in her hand. When she heard the young master's gentle voice, she said, "Okay, I'll pick some for you."
After saying this, she nimbly moved among the plum trees. The complex and dense branches could not block her figure at all.
Looking at Huo Xinyan like this, General Huo's forehead was full of black lines: "Xinyan, come down!"
Hearing General Huo's voice, Huo Xinyan's expression froze, and then he quickly jumped down from the tree.
Although the plum tree was not very tall, Huo Xinyan saw that it looked calm and unperturbed, and he did not expect it to be so brave.
That’s right, Han Xiao used the word brave to describe her.
Huo Xinyan looked at General Huo who was coming towards him with a guilty conscience. "Dad, why are you here?"
General Huo glanced at her calmly and said, "If I hadn't come, how could I have seen you being so presumptuous?"
Huo Xinyan quickly adjusted her expression and continued, "Oh, isn't this what Ruanruan wanted? Dad, please don't blame me."
When he heard that it was Ruanruan who wanted General Huo, his expression immediately changed.
The young master was originally happy, but he couldn't help but feel a little scared when he saw General Huo so serious.
Subconsciously, he looked for Han Xiao, but Han Xiao shook his head at the young master and told him not to worry.
General Huo had been watching the young master's expression out of the corner of his eye, and when he saw that he was a little afraid of him, he felt a little regretful.
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