The old branch secretary readily processed the procedures for Jun Ning to return to the city.

He said to her with concern: "Come on, I will go with you to the commune to find the new director to handle the formalities."

Jun Ning felt more at ease with the old branch secretary accompanying him.

She did not reject the old branch secretary's kindness and smiled softly, "Then I'll have to trouble you, old branch secretary."

The old Party Secretary waved his hand and said, "Let's go! Let's hurry to the commune and try to complete all the procedures for returning to the city today."

The old branch secretary also has a bicycle at home, which he usually uses when he goes to the commune and county to do business.

At this moment, he and Aning were riding a bicycle each, rushing towards the commune.

Sure enough, with the old branch secretary personally taking action, the procedures for returning to the city at the commune were handled smoothly.

The new commune director was a middle-aged man named Shen Qingping.

He wore a pair of black-framed glasses, had a fair face, was polite and courteous, and was very efficient in his work.

He is totally different from the previous Director Tan who was greedy and lustful.

For the common people and educated youth of Shigang Commune, it was a blessing that Mr. Tan fell and Shen Qingping took over.

When he saw Jun Ning's name, he specifically asked the old branch secretary, "Is this Jun Ning the advanced role model who bravely jumped into the river to save people that you reported?"

The old branch secretary nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, it's this Jun Ning."

Shen Qingping looked at Jun Ning with even more appreciation, "We were just talking about distributing this reward, but we didn't expect Comrade Jun Ning to return to the city so soon."

Shen Qingping paused for a moment and then said, "In that case, I'll take this opportunity to give you the 20 yuan, a ceramic cup, and the award flag for advanced model given to Comrade Jun Ning. We originally planned to go to your team to hold a commendation meeting for Comrade Jun Ning, but it's a pity, Comrade Jun Ning, you have to go back to the city again..."

The old branch secretary was very happy to hear this and grinned.

Jun Ning said modestly, "Director Shen, you are too kind. I just saw it happen, and I can't just stand by and watch someone die. I don't deserve your praise."

Seeing Jun Ning being so humble, Shen Qingping felt that she was a good young person who was ideologically conscious, brave and chivalrous.

He took out all the rewards and stuffed them into Jun Ning's hands. "Here, take them. Keep them as a souvenir. If you have a chance in the future, come to our Shigang Brigade more often. Don't forget the folks here."

Jun Ning took the prizes with both hands and said seriously: "Director Shen, don't worry, I won't forget the folks here. If I have the chance and I have made it, I will definitely come back to see the folks."

Shen Qingping and others were just talking about this. When they heard her say this, they couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Okay, okay, I believe Comrade Jun Ning will have a bright future."

Jun Ning completed the procedures for returning to the city, received the prize and flag, and was very happy.

She saw that Shen Qingping had specially filled out her outstanding deeds on her return to the city application form and gave her a very high evaluation. She couldn't help but bowed slightly to Shen Qingping with emotion, "Thank you, Director Shen!"

Shen Qingping smiled and said to her in a very friendly manner: "Comrade Jun Ning, you must work hard after returning to the city. I believe you will achieve greater success in the future."

Jun Ning smiled generously and responded: "Thank you for your encouragement and appreciation, Director. I will work hard."

The old branch secretary also smiled and said to Shen Qingping: "Director Shen, thank you for your help today. If there is nothing else, we will go back to the brigade first."

Shen Qingping smiled and waved at them, "Go!"

She was lucky enough to be able to return to the city so quickly. She really should thank Du Juan and Song Weian.

The old branch secretary asked Jun Ning with concern, "Aning, when are you planning to leave?"

Jun Ning smiled and replied, "Old Party Secretary, I am just a temporary worker in the textile factory now, and the dormitory there is very tight, so I have to live in the village for a while. During this time, I will ride my bike to work every day, and then move there when I find a house in the city."

The old branch secretary nodded and said, "That's fine too. Take your time. Don't be in a hurry."

Jun Ning smiled and said, "Well, I know. I'm not in a hurry. Things will get better and better in the future."

The old branch secretary agreed and said, "You are right. Things will get better and better in the future."

Jun Ning said to the old Party Secretary, "Old Party Secretary, I plan to invite the people from the Youth League to dinner tonight. You and the team leaders and squad leaders can come as well. This will be a celebration for my return to the city to work, and also a way for me to thank you for your concern and care for me for so long."

The old branch secretary smiled innocently and said, "Aning, you are too polite. OK, the captain, team leader and I will definitely be there!"

When we returned to the team, it was already five o'clock in the afternoon.

Although he has been running since morning till now and has been spinning like a top all day, Jun Ning still feels in a very good mood.

She was alone in her rented house preparing a grand dinner for guests in the evening.

All the ingredients are produced in the space.

She only absorbed half of the spiritual energy in the ingredients, and kept the other half to nourish their bodies.

Junning made braised pork, garlic spare ribs, braised fish, stir-fried bacon with snow peas, stewed chicken with mushrooms, minced meat and green beans, spicy chicken, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, eggplant with sauce, and stir-fried choy sum with garlic.

Jun Ning set aside a portion of each, put them in a lunch box, and then put them in a big basket, and took it over to the cowshed for Grandpa Fu and the others to eat.

When Jun Ning walked over, the sharp-eyed Mr. Fu saw him at a glance.

He immediately put down his work, trotted over, looked at Jun Ning with a smile and asked, "Aning, why are you here? Are you here to bring us old guys some delicious food again?"

Jun Ning smiled at Grandpa Fu and said, "Yes, Grandpa Fu, I will be able to go back to the city to work tomorrow. I will be a temporary worker in the purchasing department of Yucheng Textile Factory. Today I am inviting the people from the educated youth site and the old party secretary to dinner, so I will give you some. Please eat quickly. I will come back to get the baskets and other things later."

Mr. Fu took the basket filled with delicious food with some embarrassment, "Aning, thank you. Every time you have something delicious to eat or drink, you always remember us old guys."

Jun Ning smiled playfully and said, "Grandpa Fu, if you feel embarrassed, just protect me a little more in the future, isn't that enough?"

Old Master Fu laughed loudly, "Okay, okay, as long as you have a chance to leave here, we old guys will protect you from now on, for the rest of our lives!"

Jun Ning heard the solemn promise in Mr. Fu's words, and she felt a little embarrassed.

"Grandpa Fu, I was just kidding you. It's just a few bites of food. How can I ask you to protect me for the rest of my life?"

She was afraid that Mr. Fu would still be polite to her, so she quickly said, "Okay, you guys eat quickly, I'll go back first, bye~"

(End of this chapter)