Although there is only one mountain road to the station, the place where they met at this moment is the narrowest and has no side roads. The fact that they met here truly proves the saying, "It is only when enemies meet that they meet."
The two met face to face and both stopped.
Liu Jun said with a smile, "Tianxiao is back."
"You're back, Brother Jun. Is everything alright here?" Wang Tianxiao replied warmly.
"Everything's fine." Liu Jun smiled and looked at the barbarian king Tianxiao, then suddenly slapped his forehead. "Oh dear, how could I forget that there's something else I need to take care of? Oh, I'll be going now, Tianxiao. Come to our house for dinner later."
As he spoke, he stepped aside to avoid Wang Tianxiao and hurriedly prepared to walk down.
"Wait a minute, what's the rush?" Wang Tianxiao stretched out his arm to stop Liu Jun and laughed, "We haven't seen each other for so many days, and you're running away as soon as we meet? Do you have a problem with me?"
"No, that's nonsense." Liu Jun quickly shook his head. "Don't you know me? I don't have any opinions about anyone, and I'm easy to get along with."
“That’s true,” Wang Tianxiao said with a smile. “I heard that you’ve given me a lot of suggestions on my work with Lao Dai these past few days. It’s perfect timing, now that we’ve met, you can tell me in person. I’m all ears.”
“What opinions do I have? Don’t listen to what people are saying,” Liu Jun said nervously, avoiding Wang Tianxiao’s gaze. “Besides, I’m not a leader, so what right do I have to give opinions to others?”
“That’s true,” Wang Tianxiao nodded, then suddenly said, “By the way, Brother Jun, I heard that Lao Dai is retiring soon and they need to elect a new farm manager. I think this position is perfect for you.”
Liu Jun was happy for a moment, but quickly covered it up, saying, "Don't talk nonsense, you're the one who should be chosen."
"I can't do it. I've always supported you. If you're asking who can take over as manager for this station, I think it has to be you."
"Look at what you're saying," Liu Jun said, surprised by Wang Tianxiao's support. He wondered if he had targeted the wrong person. He looked up at the sky and said, "I really have to go now. Come to our house for dinner sometime."
After saying that, without waiting for Wang Tianxiao to say anything, he hurriedly went down the mountain path and left on the steps.
"Alright, I'll come find you when I have time." Wang Tianxiao watched Liu Jun's departing figure, his smile still lingering, but his eyes were already as cold as frost.
He turned around and continued walking uphill.
Upon arriving at the station, we could see the old station manager practicing Tai Chi at the station's main entrance from afar.
His moves were quite impressive.
The old forestry manager was named Dai Zhixin. He was said to be from the south, but because of his somewhat unusual background, he was labeled as having a bad class background and was sent to this poor, remote mountainous region in the northwest to work as a forestry manager. Therefore, the old forestry manager still retained many southern habits, such as eating three meals a day, liking to eat sweets, and always having soup with his meals.
In addition, he enjoys practicing Tai Chi and pays great attention to health preservation.
Now he's over fifty years old, but he's in very good health, and many young men at the station can't keep up with him.
The old farm manager's daughter was named Dai Xiaoyuan, nicknamed Yuanyuan. She was a somewhat willful and domineering girl. She originally had a good impression of Wang Tianxiao, and the farm manager was willing to play matchmaker for them. However, Wang Tianxiao had a gentle personality, so he didn't really like Yuanyuan's type. In the end, he fell in love with Li Yali at first sight.
Although he did not make Wang Tianxiao his son-in-law, the old farm manager still treated him very well and tried his best to cultivate him, hoping that Wang Tianxiao could succeed him as the new manager of the farm.
Unfortunately, Wang Tianxiao was also uninterested.
Everyone has their own ambitions. Although the old farm manager couldn't force him, he still had some regrets until his death in his previous life.
Upon seeing Wang Tianxiao return, the old farm manager stopped far away, patted his arms and legs, and began to relax.
"Manager."
"Xiao Wang's back! How did things go over there?"
"It went quite smoothly."
"That's good. I was wondering why you hadn't come back for so long. Come on, let's go inside and talk."
The two sat down in the room. The farm manager pointed to the fruit on the table and told Wang Tianxiao to take some and eat it himself. Wang Tianxiao politely declined, but then picked up an orange and twirled it in his hand, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
"What's wrong? Is something on your mind?"
Dai Zhixin noticed that Wang Tianxiao seemed to have something to say, and asked him with a smile.
"I want to resign."
Wang Tianxiao decided to cut to the chase. He knew he had to say it sooner or later, so he might as well say it now and feel better.
"Huh?" Dai Zhixin's smile froze on his face.
Wang Tianxiao looked directly into Dai Zhixin's eyes without flinching and continued, "Manager, I've come here to resign. I don't plan to work here anymore."
Dai Zhixin stared at Wang Tianxiao in surprise, as if trying to find the reason on his face, but he only saw the persistence and determination of a young man, with no wavering in his eyes.
"Can you tell me why?"
He asked wearily.
Wang Tianxiao said, "It's mainly because of my family. I'm away from home for long periods of time, and my family doesn't get much care..."
Wang Tianxiao told the farm manager about some of the important things that happened during his trip home. Although it is said that family scandals should not be aired in public, the farm manager had been kind to him and was not an outsider.
"So that's how it is," Dai Zhixin sighed after listening to the discussion. "Every family has its own problems, Xiao Wang. You've really had a tough time."
Wang Tianxiao smiled and said, "Hard work is secondary. I'm not afraid of hard work, but there are some things in this world that can't be solved by hard work. My wife and children need me, so I have to go back to their side."
"You could have easily brought them here."
Wang Tianxiao shook his head.
He didn't explain further, but Dai Zhixin immediately understood what he meant and didn't insist on saying anything more in that direction.
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