Chapter 65 Parents
Tao Shouxin set out three days ago, and according to the journey he was almost there. Tao Nanfeng felt both happy and frightened at once, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
what to do? what to do?
Tao Nanfeng felt the same panic as when he was a child and had to ask his parents to sign the test paper because his test results were not ideal.
Hu Huanxin came over to take a look at the telegram: "Ah, your dad is coming to the farm? Why is your dad coming here after such a long journey? Hurry up, go down the mountain to pick him up."
Tao Nanfeng stood up suddenly, his heart beating faster and faster. He felt excited, nervous, and a little scared.
What’s exciting is that my father came to the farm in person, and I can proudly show him the places where I once fought and the infrastructure achievements. He will definitely be proud of me.
What worries me is that September is the beginning of the school year, so doesn’t my father have to go to class? When I received a letter, my father traveled thousands of miles to get it back, and it was obvious that he had other ideas about my love life.
What worries me is that what if my father disagrees with my relationship with Xiangbei and wants to stop us? Xiangbei is not at the farm now, so there is no one to discuss with.
Just because he told his father that he was in love, he actually left his students and ran straight to the farm. This, this, this... Tao Nanfeng was so panicked that he walked around the room in circles, muttering to himself.
"What should I do? What should I do? I don't know which train Dad took or where he is now. It's been a bumpy ride, and I don't know if Dad's body can handle it."
Hu Huanxin came over and tapped the table gently to remind her: "Don't worry, estimate the time, I'll accompany you to the transport team to get a trolley, and go around town, maybe you can run into your uncle."
Tao Nanfeng calmed himself down, put down the work at hand and walked out with Hu Huanxin.
As the two of them walked out of the compound, they heard the sound of a tractor rumbling down the main road, and a loud voice shouted, "Chief Tao, look who's coming—"
Tao Nanfeng looked in the direction of the sound. On the farm's tractor transporting bricks, a middle-aged man wearing glasses was sitting in the co-pilot's seat. On his legs was an iron-gray bag. He was holding the bag with one hand and the edge of the seat with the other. He pursed his lips with a serious expression.
Although covered in dust, he still looks elegant and dignified. Isn't he his own father?
"dad!"
The surprise was so great that Tao Nanfeng's heart almost jumped out of his throat. He immediately shook off Hu Huanxin and ran away while waving his hand.
The tractor driver was Geng Hui from the transport team. He stopped the vehicle in front of Tao Nanfeng, grinned, and began to show off his achievements.
"Isn't that a coincidence? When I was hauling bricks back, I saw your dad walking and panting with his bag on the side of the road, so I stopped and asked if he wanted a ride. He asked me if I knew Tao Nanfeng. Oh, of course I knew him! Tao Nanfeng is our big leader..."
Tao Nanfeng didn't hear what he said clearly. She quickly took the travel bag on her father's lap, held his arm, and helped him get off the tractor. She choked up a little and said, "Dad, why did you walk up the mountain by yourself? There is a bus from Quping Town to the farm, twice a day."
When Tao Shouxin saw that his daughter had a rosy complexion, clear eyes and a slim body, his heart, which had been worried for several days, finally calmed down.
He patted the back of his daughter's hand and sighed softly: "I'll walk along the path you walked, thinking about how you, the 20 educated youth from Jiangcheng, were only teenagers at the time. It was not easy for you to travel thousands of miles to a strange place."
Tao Shouxin's words were full of pity, which made Tao Nanfeng feel a little uncomfortable. She hurriedly explained, "Dad, now that the farm road has been repaired and is open to traffic, everyone's life will be much better. Don't worry."
Geng Hui also said, "Yes, Professor Tao, don't worry. Our farm is now a great place that everyone envies. We have good benefits and high wages. Many people are trying their best to get in."
Tao Nanfeng waved at him and said, "Geng Hui, thank you. Please go to the hospital and remove the bricks first."
Geng Hui responded with "Okay~" and restarted the tractor, driving towards the hospital.
Hu Huanxin ran over and grinned happily: "Hello, Professor Tao."
The last time Hu Huanxin came to Jiangcheng, he was just passing by and Tao Shouxin had never seen him.
Seeing the sturdy young man standing obediently beside Tao Nanfeng, Tao Shouxin couldn't help but feel a little nervous. His face became serious and his voice became low: "Who are you?"
Tao Shouxin's attitude was distant and cold, and his stern face showed a strong aura, which frightened Hu Huanxin so much that he immediately looked at his nose with his eyes, his mouth with his nose, and his heart with his mouth.
"Professor Tao, I'm Hu Huanxin, one of the educated youth from Jiangcheng who was in the same group as Tao Nanfeng. I'm currently working as her assistant in the Infrastructure Department."
As soon as Tao Nanfeng saw his father's reaction, he knew that he had mistaken Hu Huanxin for Xiang Bei. He silently sighed for Xiang Bei in his heart and tried to smooth things over with a smile.
"Dad, Hu Huanxin went back to Jiangcheng with me last time, but you didn't see him. He is now the deputy section chief of the infrastructure department."
Tao Shouxin's expression eased a little and he nodded: "Oh, Hu Huanxin, hello."
Hu Huanxin felt the pressure disappear, and he relaxed. He shrank his neck and whispered in Tao Nanfeng's ear: "Your father is so serious."
When students meet their teachers, they feel a kind of oppression coming from their blood. Are university teachers so scary? Just a glance at it is enough to make people speechless.
Tao Nanfeng glared at him and handed his father's bag to Hu Huanxin: "Nonsense! Send this back to the educated youth camp."
Hu Huanxin responded loudly: "Yes!" and ran away quickly.
"Dad, let's go! I'll take you to visit the farm." Tao Nanfeng took her father's arm, and the father and daughter sat together, breathing the fresh mountain air, and their mood gradually became cheerful.
Tao Nanfeng led his father to the farm office building. The entire farm was in an uproar and everyone ran around to tell each other the news.
"Tao Nanfeng's father is here!"
"Professor Tao, who made the overall plan for our farm and designed the tea oil packaging, has come to our farm."
"Hurry, hurry, Xiangbei is not at home, quickly notify the cafeteria to add more food, and make sure to entertain Professor Tao well. Don't be rude, and make sure to treat him with the highest standards!"
Before Tao Nanfeng could finish introducing the layout of the site, countless people had already crowded around Professor Tao, wanting to shake hands with him.
Hu Huanxin ran quickly and spread the news that "Professor Tao came to our farm" everywhere.
Chen Zhilu and Xiao Aiyun had met Tao Shouxin in Jiangcheng. Ye Qin, Li Huilan, Wei Min, Guo Junzhi... Although these Jiangcheng educated youth had never met Tao Shouxin, they had long heard of his name.
After working on the farm for so long, this was the first time I encountered elders visiting me. They were all so excited as if their own father had come over. They bowed and greeted me with extraordinary enthusiasm.
"Uncle Tao, how many days did you walk? You took the train and the ferry. It must have been tiring, right?"
"Since you are here, why not stay a few more days on the farm? It's hot down in September, but it's cool and comfortable up in the mountains."
"Tao Nanfeng is the head of the infrastructure department. She has great prestige here. We all like her. Don't worry."
The field leaders were a little nervous.
The future father-in-law came to the mountain, but Xiangbei was not at home - what should I do?
We must give a warm reception and make sure to create a good impression for Xiangbei.
While Yang Xianyong sent someone to the village to inform Xiang Yongfu, he warmly welcomed Tao Shouxin into the farm director's office and pointed to the planning map hanging on the wall and said, "Professor Tao, thank you for helping us plan our farm. Look! We have this planning map hanging in the farm director's office."
Zhou Linhu, the head of the Publicity Section, signaled his subordinates to bring over the packaged tea oils of three specifications: "Professor Tao, this is also your achievement. Our tea oil factory on the farm uses the packaging you designed for all its exports. Look, it is so beautiful, simple and elegant yet festive."
Office Director Wang Xiaoxi wiped the sweat from his head and said to the canteen chef: "Kill the chickens and pigs, and prepare the best banquet tonight!"
Tao Shouxin was somewhat moved.
Tao Shouxin was rich and powerful at a young age. He went abroad to study and taught at a university after returning.
Professor Tao is very famous in the construction industry and often deals with government leaders. He has witnessed all kinds of high-profile banquets and high-standard occasions.
However, today, when I came to the farm to visit my daughter, I received such a grand and warm welcome. This was the first time.
Everyone has a sincere smile on their face, and everyone's eyes are full of enthusiastic anticipation. They all want to show their best side to themselves and give themselves the best things.
What does this mean?
First, Tao Nanfeng is popular.
Second, the man my daughter likes, Xiangbei, has a high prestige.
No matter what, my daughter has dedicated three years of her youth and sweat here, left precious things on this land, and also gained the most sincere gratitude and emotion.
Tao Shouxin turned to look at his daughter: "Where's he?"
After Tao Shouxin received the letter from his daughter, he felt very uncomfortable for some reason.
My daughter just turned 20 this March, and she's already in a relationship? She said she loves Xiangbei, who is Xiangbei? She said Xiangbei loved her. Was Xiangbei's love sincere? Tao Shouxin knew nothing.
Based on just a few words described in the letter, Tao Shouxin was completely unable to picture in his mind the scene of his daughter falling in love and getting married.
Girls in love are irrational, and Tao Shouxin did not believe everything his daughter described in the letter.
If Xiang Bei was really that good, why didn't he continue to develop in the army?
If Xiang Bei was so capable, why didn't he build his own kingdom of power on the farm from the beginning?
If Xiangbei loved her so deeply, why didn't he take the initiative to ask to see her? But let his daughter meet his parents first?
Men are afraid of choosing the wrong career, and women are afraid of marrying the wrong man.
Tao Shouxin, who had experienced a failed marriage, knew the importance of marriage. The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. He gritted his teeth, handed over the design task to a colleague, changed his courses for two weeks, and then left Jiangcheng and came to the farm.
He heard from his daughter that when they went to the countryside, they had to use several different means of transportation to get from Jiangcheng to the farm.
First take the green train to the provincial capital, then take the ferry to De County, take a long-distance bus to Quping Town, and then walk up the mountain.
Along the way, he experienced the crowded trains, the heat and humidity in the ferries, the bumpy long-distance bus rides, and the hardships of walking up the mountains.
The further I walked, the more I felt sorry for my daughter.
Tao Shouxin often works in the field due to his profession, so he can endure the hardships. But Tao Nanfeng is different. She is spoiled, weak, and naturally clean. I really don’t know how she got through all this.
The more he loved his daughter, the more determined Tao Shouxin became.
Tao Nanfeng has a simple and kind personality. She is smart, studious and intelligent. She should not be locked up in this small farm to devote herself to it. She should have a broader world.
No matter how outstanding Xiangbei is, Tao Shouxin doesn't agree! This time, he wanted to bring his daughter back to Jiangcheng.
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