Chapter 85: Journey to the South of the Mountain (9)
The next day, Jiang Ningyue returned to Taozhou City and reported to Editor-in-Chief Zhou. She was holding a gift box of morels and a gift box of highland barley wine.
"Mr. Zhou, this is the gift box sent by the two factories that participated in the live broadcast. I'll give it to you to try."
Having said that, Jiang Ningyue put the gift box aside.
Editor-in-Chief Zhou looked at Jiang Ningyue and smiled, "Xiaoyue is now a big anchor. Millions of dollars worth of goods are sold out in just a few minutes."
"Hehe." Jiang Ningyue smiled sheepishly, "Isn't this a contribution to my hometown?"
"I'm complimenting you, too," Editor-in-Chief Zhou said with a smile. "The Taozhou Municipal Party Committee has given us a list of three cadres who have made outstanding contributions to aid Shannan. After you've interviewed these three people, you can go home. I've approved your leave."
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou!"
Jiang Ningyue didn't have much anticipation for going home, but she was very happy about the holiday.
On January 23, Jiang Ningyue finally completed all the editing and compiling tasks. That evening, the provincial leaders of Shannan Province held a farewell party for the Haizhou delegation.
At the banquet, Jiang Ningyue was trying to be invisible and eat in silence, but unexpectedly, Zhang Yan, the deputy secretary of the Shannan Provincial Party Committee, took the initiative to find Jiang Ningyue.
"Reporter Xiao Jiang, I've been hearing about your great achievements recently. I heard that you solved the sales problems for many companies in Taozhou."
Jiang Ningyue smiled and said, "I'm just doing what I can for my hometown."
"good."
Zhang Yan smiled and nodded, "Are you interested in returning to Shannan Province to develop?"
"ah?"
Jiang Ningyue was struck by lightning. "Secretary Zhang, what are you talking about, Secretary Zhang?! Our Chief Editor Zhou is listening right here! This isn't the way to poach people, is it?"
Won't you call me secretly?
Zhang Yan continued, "We held a provincial committee meeting some time ago, and we're planning to vigorously promote Shannan Province's cultural tourism. However, we're currently lacking a spokesperson who can truly contribute to Shannan. I think you're a good fit."
"Thank you, Secretary Zhang."
Jiang Ningyue looked flattered, but she was complaining in her heart.
'An ambassador who sincerely contributes to Shannan' = 'free labor' ≈ 'nuclear-powered donkey'
"But after all, I became famous from Haizhou TV Station. I can't just kick my old employer out as soon as I become famous, right? People still have to be loyal."
Hearing Jiang Ningyue's words, everyone laughed.
Editor-in-Chief Zhou pointed at Jiang Ningyue with a smile. Zhang Yan said with a smile, "Reporter Jiang, I have to criticize you a little. What's with all the talk of old bosses and loyalty? We're all Party cadres, serving the people. We can't have factionalism!"
Jiang Ningyue admitted her mistake with a smile, and the matter was settled.
The next morning, Jiang Ningyue, feeling free and relaxed, began a frantic shopping spree in the city center. She bought beef, mutton, flour, Feitian Mingzhu cigarettes, Maotai (Chinese Maotai), clothes, quilts, pillows...
Looking at the boxes and boxes of stuff, Jiang Ningyue felt a little worried. With so many things, should she find a Huolala to deliver them?
At this time, Zhang Huaming, secretary general of the Taozhou Municipal Party Committee, called Jiang Ningyue.
"Reporter Jiang, are you going home?"
"Yes, Secretary General."
"Hey, the secretary also said he wanted to treat you to a meal."
"Hahaha, maybe next time." Jiang Ningyue had no interest in drinking with old men.
Zhang Huaming didn't force it, and asked casually, "Are you leaving now? Do you need me to send you a car?"
"I really need it." Since the other party brought it up, Jiang Ningyue said shamelessly, "I wanted to buy some New Year's goods for my family, and ended up buying several large boxes."
"Hahaha, I understand."
Zhang Huaming laughed when he heard this. "Don't worry, I'll make sure to take you home."
About ten minutes later, a call came in from Shannan Province. It was the driver arranged by Zhang Huaming. After informing him of the floor, a man and a woman accompanied by hotel staff went upstairs and helped Jiang Ningyue move her belongings into a commercial vehicle.
Afterwards, they headed south and arrived at Chenmu County. When they arrived at the county seat, Jiang Ningyue picked up Jiang Ni.
Jiang Ningyue felt embarrassed just thinking about being at home without her sister.
"sister."
Jiang Ni got on the car timidly, and only breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Jiang Ningyue, "Why are you taking this car?"
"The city government arranged it for me."
"Listen to that." Jiang Ni sighed, then saw the boxes in the car and asked, "Are you moving?"
"I bought some New Year's goods."
"Who buys New Year's goods by the car?"
Jiang Ni looked incredulous.
After arriving in Chenmu County, a police car followed. Jiang Ningyue asked in confusion, "What is this police car for?"
Sitting in the passenger seat, the person in the office said, "It should be arranged by the county."
"Oh." Jiang Ningyue nodded without saying anything more.
From Chenmu County, it wasn't that close to Dashi Village, Jiang Ningyue's hometown. It took nearly an hour to walk along the mountain road. It wasn't that it was far, but that driving on the mountain road was difficult.
The road is very narrow and can only accommodate one car. Moreover, there is a cliff on the other side of the road. There is no possibility of survival if you rush down.
If you want to overtake other cars, you need to go to a special overtaking section. If you are skilled and brave, you can also go to a slightly wider turn.
Fortunately, there were not many cars on the road, so we didn’t miss many cars.
If you encounter a passenger bus, it will be troublesome. You can only pass it from the oncoming bus section. If you miss it, you will need to go back a few hundred meters.
Very thrilling.
Jiang Ni felt a little uneasy sitting in the car. Jiang Ningyue asked, "What's wrong, sister?"
"It's scary."
Jiang Ni smiled sheepishly and said, "I might as well ride a motorcycle."
"Come on, riding a motorcycle is scary."
"It's the same whether you fall down or not."
Jiang Ningyue pondered for a moment and nodded, "That's true."
After turning several corners, the car finally entered the mountains and saw people. But unfortunately, Jiang Ningyue's village was not there. It took more than 20 minutes to drive into the village.
In a poor village like Dashi Village, apart from people from the county, few people can afford to buy cars all year round, and the only means of transportation in the village is motorcycles.
The village chief does have a car, which he treasures very much.
The village is now paved with cement roads. Although the roads are a bit narrow, they are indeed much smoother. When the roads were dirt roads before, sitting on a motorcycle felt like riding a motorboat.
Jiang Ningyue looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar environment around her and couldn't help but sigh.
It is familiar because Jiang Ningyue’s body is familiar, and it is strange because Jiang Ningyue’s soul is strange.
The villagers stood on both sides of the road, looking at the two cars in confusion, wondering what they were doing.
The car stopped at the door of Jiang Ningyue's house. Jiang Ni didn't know how to open the car door, so she looked at Jiang Ningyue for help. The car door opened automatically. Jiang Ni was surprised for a moment, then got out of the car, with a smile on her face, and greeted everyone who came over.
"Uncle, aunt, great-aunt..."
Everyone looked at Jiang Ni in surprise. With over a hundred households in the village, and no outsiders coming in year-round, everyone knew exactly what happened to each family. With the Jiang family's financial resources, it was impossible for them to afford a car.
Before anyone could ask, Jiang Ningyue got out of the car.
Jiang Ningyue's painting style was incompatible with the village's style. Under the sunlight, it was even so dazzling that people couldn't open their eyes.
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