Chapter 284 Hongshi Forestry Bureau
There is no train to Huadian; you have to take a bus.
In the morning, Sheng Xiping took the small train to Songjianghe, went straight to the bus station to buy a ticket, and took a bus to Fusong at 1 p.m.
We stayed overnight in Fusong, and at 7 a.m. the next day, we bought tickets to travel from Fusong through Jingyu to Huadian.
These days, there aren't many provincial highways. Most of them are rural roads and county roads that have been renovated and upgraded from old roads. They go over mountains and valleys and are bumpy and uneven, so the buses don't go very fast.
Especially on the second day, we passed through Jingyu Naerhong from Fusong, entered Huadian territory, passed through Hongshilin Forest Farm, and arrived at Hongshilazi Commune.
It took quite a bit of effort to get there, and we finally arrived at our destination after 11 o'clock.
When I got off the bus at Hongshilazi, I felt like I was walking on cotton, purely from the bumpy and swaying ride.
Sheng Xiping got off the bus with his bag on his back. Under the blazing sun, he asked passersby for directions to the Hongshi Forestry Bureau. Then he walked for about ten miles from Hongshilazi Commune to the Hongshi Forestry Bureau's headquarters.
Hongshi Forestry Bureau is located within the territory of Linjiang Brigade, Hongshilazi Commune, bordering Linjiang Village to the west and the Songhua River to the north.
Preparations began in 1973, and it was officially established in 1974. It covers an area of 126,000 square meters and has nearly 10,000 employees.
When Su Mingchang comes to give gifts, he can't come empty-handed; he should at least bring something as a token.
"Little sister, your father and mother are both pretty bad."
We've been in contact for two years, and I know what he's thinking. It's like when I go to Zhao Yongsheng's place, I bring something practical.
"Really? My goodness, his son is really something. He's so slow, he got married even earlier than your Jingsheng. So he's too slow to have children."
The Jiapigou Gold Mine is located within the Hongshi Forestry Bureau's jurisdiction. According to this educated youth, it seems to be quite close to another forest farm.
Child, sit down. We've seen each other for the past two years. Do you miss your mother?
"His mother must be so happy, right? You've been looking forward to him getting married and starting a family for so long. Now, his mother's wish has finally come true, and she's just waiting to hold her grandson."
"Oh, Xiping, we've known each other for so many years, we're practically family."
Su Jinghong glanced at Ke Yurong, seemingly lost in thought, and said, "Xiping, that matter is too difficult to handle."
Despite having eaten something under the car, Su Mingchang was so hungry that his back was sticking to his chest.
Su Jinghong is busy with work, but even when my son is getting married, I still have time to take care of things at home.
"Ah, yes, yes, that's Director Su's house. Is he a relative of mine?" the man asked politely.
As they were talking, the man led Esu Mingchang outside, shouting as he went.
"Mom, Mom, who's here to see?"
After eating and drinking his fill and resting enough, Su Mingchang left the restaurant and went to buy some snacks, canned goods, and other items.
Ke Yurong was straightforward and, besides, it wasn't a secret she could tell anyone, so she told Su Mingchang everything she knew.
Those canned goods and snacks are affordable, but they don't look very appealing.
The affairs outside the house are all managed by my wife and two sons.
I heard from him that Jing Sheng is getting married.
Liu Chunmei and Song Jianghe exchanged a glance. "Mom, let him stay outside. You two go out and check on him."
How were those two years? Were they bad? How are your Uncle Sheng and Aunt Sheng, and their younger siblings who weren't born yet, doing now?
Ever since we moved to Hongshi Forestry Bureau, we haven't been able to contact the people from our original workplace. When Song Jianghe got married, they also notified us here. Who came?
It is said that the man later encountered some trouble in the provincial trade department and was sent to Huadian, but the exact location is too vague.
Right after the Chinese New Year this year, I was transferred to the Jiapigou Gold Mine. It is said that I had just finished working on the surface and was here to do some screening and refining underground.
Although Su Jinghong hadn't drunk much, he was still clear-headed. There were some things that were taboo to talk about later. Even I would have dared to interfere recklessly.
Established in 1980, the farm originally belonged to the county forestry bureau.
Song Jianghe was quite excited to see his old friend and asked a series of questions.
Su Mingchang's arrival was unexpected by the Su family, and he was met with a cold welcome and hospitality.
"I know him, but he's not a friend. He asked you to help him find out. He said my family has known about me for several years and they need to know if that person is dead or alive."
We got off the bus a little after 11 a.m. and walked nearly ten miles. By the time Sheng Xiping arrived at the Hongshi Forestry Bureau's headquarters, it was almost 1 p.m.
You see, you were thinking too far ahead. The little guy is busy with work and wouldn't want to bother us, so we only notified our old neighbors and friends. And sure enough, he actually came!
Upon hearing this, Ge Li was overjoyed and kept patting Su Mingchang on the shoulder.
When Ke Yurong saw Su Mingchang, she was overjoyed and hugged him tightly, patting my shoulder forcefully.
The educated youth Su Mingchang met outside the province was originally from the provincial capital, but had become an educated youth in Badaogou a few years earlier.
"Yes, I know. I worked at the Huangnihe Forest Farm for a while. I even worked there during the logging season last winter."
"Wow, it's come all this way. Come on, let me come with you."
"You and Jing Sheng are such scoundrels, even if it's Guan Shaoyuan's wedding, you still have to come? Did you find out about it and come looking for him?"
“Young master, every time you came here, you didn’t have anything you wanted to ask them for help with.”
"If I don't have any connections, I'll try to find out for you." Ke Yurong's visit to offer congratulations and gifts was secondary; the main reason was for Sheng Xiping's sake.
However, Song Jianghe is getting married tomorrow, so he usually doesn't have many things to do outside the home and will likely spend most of his time chatting with Su Mingchang.
Following the directions, Su Mingchang successfully found Ke Yurong's house, an eight-room courtyard, among a cluster of bungalows opposite the bureau's small building.
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