For Ma Yunfei, writing a letter of understanding is as easy as drinking a glass of plain water; he just gulps it down.
Liu Fei urged, "Let's hurry to the county public security bureau and give them the letter of understanding."
The two went to the county public security bureau and submitted a letter of understanding.
Ma Yunfei sincerely told the police officer, "Erlv and I are sworn brothers, we are like real brothers. In fact, this hostage situation is just a family matter, something to joke around with."
The police officer said seriously, "I was also in Qinglong Town at the time, and I know the whole story clearly. It's not like a family matter as you described; it was a serious hostage situation. However, your letter of understanding can still be considered."
Liu Fei also said a lot of nice things, but the problem is: this is a serious criminal case, and you can't reduce the sentence just by saying nice things.
After the two left the county public security bureau, Ma Yunfei invited, "Godmother, why don't you come back to Qinglong Town and stay for a few days?"
Liu Fei sighed and said, "How can I be in the mood for sightseeing or visiting relatives and friends? Now, Erlv is locked up in the detention center and may be sentenced to prison. He is my only relative, and he has fallen to this state. How am I supposed to feel? I haven't been able to eat or sleep these past two days."
“Godmother, I’ve already submitted the letter of understanding. It should work. Maybe Erlu will be released soon. Don’t be too sad.”
Liu Fei asked, "Son, don't you hate Erlv at all?"
Ma Yunfei said with certainty, "I don't hate her, not at all. It's really simple. Erlu didn't hurt my daughter. In fact, he even bought her some toys and sweets. That night, Erlu told Yueyue several stories to lull her to sleep. Godmother, Erlu just acted impulsively and did something foolish."
Liu Fei sighed and said, "Before I came, your godfather said something. He said, 'Ma Yunfei is no ordinary person. Even if you don't go, Ma Yunfei will plead for Erlv.' Sure enough, your godfather was right."
Ma Yunfei felt a little ashamed. He went to the county only to appease his wife, Chen Yuyan. In reality, he was just making a feint and went to the county library to look up information.
However, this is not Ma Yunfei's fault.
Erlv wronged him, blaming Ma Yunfei for his heartbreak and even kidnapping Ma Yunfei's daughter to force Ma Yunfei to do "mind work" on Li Sha. It was such a blatant injustice.
"Godmother, Godfather understands me best."
Liu Fei said, "I came to Qinglong Town this time not only to persuade you to write a letter of understanding, but also for another purpose. Your godfather is now the deputy mayor, in charge of poverty alleviation. Our area is a mountainous region, and the people are very poor, with an average annual income of less than 500 yuan per person. You could say they are dirt poor."
Ma Yunfei said regretfully, "My godfather is really unlucky. He was ruined by his cousin. Otherwise, he might have become the county magistrate."
“Oh dear! The past is too painful to recall, it’s all in the past. Son, your godfather wants you to come over and discuss how to sell our town’s local specialties.”
"Godmother, what local specialties are there?"
Ma Yunfei felt that he couldn't just focus on the yams, and besides, he couldn't just stay trapped in Qinglong Town.
He needs to expand outwards and diversify his business.
“Son, that town produces wild walnuts, but they can’t be sold.”
"Wild walnuts?"
"Yes, your godfather said that wild walnuts have medicinal value and are also very nutritious, so they should be a good thing. The problem is that the town is too remote, with only one dirt road and inconvenient transportation, so there is no market for them. Your godfather wants you to go and investigate, and then ask around to see if anyone wants wild walnuts."
Ma Yunfei said enthusiastically, "Great! Since Godfather trusts me, I'll go and do an on-site investigation. Also, I need to get a sample of the wild walnuts."
Ma Yunfei followed Liu Fei to Yunwu Town.
Yunwu Town is located in a mountain valley, surrounded by mountains. It is often shrouded in clouds and mist, hence the name Yunwu Town (meaning "Misty Town").
Yunwu Town is much smaller than Qinglong Town, with only one street in the town.
The town government of Yunwu Town is also very small, consisting of just a courtyard house.
Ma Yunfei sighed and said, "Godfather is really wronged. He was assigned to such a small town and is only a deputy mayor."
Liu Fei shook her head and said, "There's nothing we can do. Your godfather is like a tiger fallen into the plains, bullied by dogs, or a dragon in shallow water, mocked by shrimp. The town mayor and the other deputy mayors are all locals, yet they still bully your godfather, an outsider."
Liu Fei's home is a dilapidated two-bedroom house. It is said that when it rains heavily outside, it drizzles inside.
Gu Le was dressed in old clothes and looked nothing like a deputy mayor; he looked more like a country bumpkin.
When he saw Ma Yunfei, he said with a smile, "Little Ma, it's only been a few days. You look radiant and successful. You're doing really well. Look at me, we're like night and day."
"Godfather, you're just having a run of bad luck right now. You'll turn things around soon. I believe that day is coming soon."
Gu Le shook his head and sighed, "Don't even mention it, I'm just a salted fish who can never turn my life around."
Ma Yunfei recalled how Gu Le had his cousin set a tripwire for him, which almost cost him his life.
However, ancient music has fallen into decline, like a drowning dog.
Gu Le said, "Xiao Ma, I heard that Er Lv kidnapped your daughter. That's outrageous. I knew it a long time ago. That guy is useless."
“Godfather, Godmother and I went to the county public security bureau together and submitted a letter of understanding. I think Erlv will be released soon.”
Gu Le sneered and said, "For a case like this, the sentence should be at least five years."
"Godfather, if all else fails, I will write a second letter of understanding."
"Little Ma, you're a good person, a really good person. I'm so glad you came to Cloud Mist Town this time."
“Godfather, I heard from Godmother that Yunwu Town is rich in wild walnuts. Perfect, I also want to diversify my business. I can’t just put all my eggs in one basket with yams.”
“Okay, Xiao Ma, I’ll take you to visit all the villages tomorrow. Also, I’ll give you a detailed introduction to the situation in this town. I hope you can lend me a hand. Right now, my colleagues are all laughing at me and making me try to tackle this tough nut of poverty alleviation.”
Gu Le took Ma Yunfei on a three-day trip, visiting eight villages.
Ancient music also provided first-hand information.
According to research, the biggest specialty of Yunwu Town is wild walnuts. Although they are called wild walnuts, some are actually cultivated.
This town has a high yield of wild walnuts, producing millions of kilograms every year.
Ma Yunfei inquired and found out that these wild walnuts could only sell for five or six cents a pound locally, and even if they were carried to the county town, they could only sell for seven or eight cents.
He took some wild walnut samples back to Qinglong Town.
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