"The manufacture of gunpowder with weapons is happening in the capital, and this time it happened in the suburbs. If it happens again in a densely populated area, what kind of panic and harm will it cause? We must ban the entry of armed personnel into the capital, and we should also completely ban ordinary people from manufacturing gunpowder with weapons."
The meeting room was filled with heated debate, and Yang Yufen stayed by Old Yang's side for two days before he finally woke up.
"How's our chicken farm? Have they caught all those people?"
"The chicken farm is fine, they've all been caught, none of them escaped, everyone's doing well, and now that you're awake, that's even better."
Old Zhou was worried, so he came to check on him every day. When he wasn't cooking, he would run to the hospital. Yang Yufen and Aunt Wang did the same. Old Yang's condition was still critical, and they were both afraid that they might need to call for help in case of an emergency.
"Old Yang, you should rest and recover in the hospital for now. We'll pick you up and take you back to the orchard once you're discharged."
"Alright, alright, I'm awake now, what could possibly happen? You guys go ahead with your work, I don't need any help here."
"That won't do. We've already discussed it with Xiao Zhang. He'll be keeping watch these past two nights. Until you're fully recovered, Xiao Zhang will take care of you. We'll pay Xiao Zhang for two people."
Aunt Wang spoke up and told Old Yang about their arrangements.
When Xiao Zhang was called over by Yang Yufen to discuss this matter, he immediately agreed as soon as he heard that he was to take care of Grandpa Yang. Even without double pay, he was very willing.
He had heard the stories of every elder in the orchard and was grateful for their contributions that made his life possible. Even though his family had suffered so many misfortunes, compared to the slaves of a conquered nation, his life was already very, very good.
Xiao Zhang was learning from the hospital caregivers how to take care of patients like Grandpa Yang. Knowing that Grandpa Yang might be bedridden for the rest of his life, Xiao Zhang didn't feel disgusted at all. He was only afraid that he wouldn't take good care of him and that the old man would suffer.
The crackdown has begun again, and it is more severe than before. Armed forces are used to suppress and confiscate illegal items, and nationwide propaganda and education are carried out, with stricter legal control.
"Our veterans cannot be allowed to be bullied; their work and support must be in place."
Yang Yufen and Aunt Wang met with the inspectors sent from above. They learned that the two were very satisfied with the arrangements made for Grandpa Yang. They also inquired about the feelings and treatment of the other people here before leaving.
The chicken farm's losses weren't too great; it's just that a lot of the white-feathered chickens got wet and crushed to death, so they couldn't be sold and were all disposed of by the canteen.
"Perhaps we should set up a checkpoint at the entrance and exit of our orchard, so that we can detect anything amiss immediately."
Old Zhou suggested.
"I think we need to install a phone. In situations like before, it would be much faster to just make a call than to go and call someone."
Aunt Wang spoke.
"We have to pretend, even if it costs a lot of money."
Yang Yufen nodded firmly.
“Let’s repair the road as well, and set up a checkpoint a bit further out. In a few years, when the fruit is harvested, the bad road will cause delays in transportation and other things. We’ll have to repair it sooner or later, so let’s do it now.”
The original dirt road had been turned into a gravel road due to the orchard construction, and it was two meters wider than before. Now that they were going to build a cement road, Yang Yufen and Aunt Wang directly discussed widening it to five meters, so that two trucks could pass each other without any problem.
Deputy Director Zhao from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences also came over. The Academy of Agricultural Sciences has a lot to do with this road construction, especially since it's such a wide road.
"I'm afraid our Academy of Agricultural Sciences won't be able to secure much funding for this road construction, since it's five kilometers long."
The repairs definitely can't just be done on one section; they need to connect it directly to the main road, as five kilometers is no short distance.
“It still needs to be repaired. We’ll figure out the money, but we need to apply for permission for this road, given how much land it takes up.”
Yang Yufen spoke, her gaze turning to Deputy Director Zhao.
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