"My maternal grandfather passed away several years ago,"
"I know,"
Xi Ping'an also became dejected.
“Back then, after I left, I encountered a small-scale war. I was hiding and running around, but I met the Xi family. They took me with them and we moved together. After a few years, after the founding of the People’s Republic of China, I finally made it back to Beijing. Then I went back to look for you, but I couldn’t find any news about you.”
Later, when I grew up and retired from the military, I gradually built up my own network of connections and influence. Only then did I discover that the old man had donated his entire fortune and then deliberately concealed the news so that no one could find out.
However, by the time I found out, it was too late; Dad had already passed away.
"Dandan, I'm sorry, you should resent your uncle."
That's not necessary.
She wasn't the original owner of this body, and she wasn't that emotionally dependent on it. To a large extent, she possessed a detached and clear-headed perspective.
Xi Ping'an could naturally sense it too, and felt a pang of sadness in his heart.
I briefly chatted with Cheng Chao, and judging from Cheng Chao's tone, this person seemed trustworthy.
"Uncle, uh, did you come to see me because you need something?"
Jian Dan had completely ignored his self-introduction and fully assumed the role of the uncle.
Xi Ping'an chuckled and reached out to the guard behind him.
"Xiao Zheng, where's the certificate?"
Xiao Zheng took a piece of paper out of his briefcase.
"Dan Dan, I am here on behalf of the Anping County Party Committee to express my heartfelt gratitude for your donation of grain. You have saved not just more than a thousand people, but more than 20,000 people and thousands of families."
As the county party secretary, I appreciate and welcome this behavior.
But as your uncle, as a family member, I want to say that these are the responsibilities of adults. You just need to be happy, okay?
It's been a long time, and these are my heartfelt words.
It wasn't that Jian Dan was ungrateful; it's just that she was still a little unfamiliar with Xi Ping'an.
"I understand, Uncle."
Seeing that Jian Dan had something to ask Cheng Chao, Xi Ping'an simply stood up.
"I've never been to this village before. Let's take a walk around and see how everyone lives. We'll be back in a bit. You'll treat us to dinner, right?"
"ah,"
These slightly joking words immediately eased the initial awkwardness considerably.
"Of course, I'll make sure you eat well and are full. You go ahead, the villagers are very kind, you can try my cooking later."
"Haha, alright, Xiao Zheng, bring the stuff down, let's go for a walk, and let Company Commander Cheng assist you."
Xiao Zheng returned to the car, brought in several bags, and then followed Xi Ping'an out the door. Jian Dan relaxed completely and turned back to question Cheng Chao.
"What's going on? This happened so suddenly, I thought something bad had occurred?"
Cheng Chao also unbuttoned his collar, took off his coat, and rolled up his shirt sleeves.
"The county party secretary who was parachuted in, a member of the Xi family from Beijing."
This time, wasn't your uncle at a meeting? It was only after talking to him that I learned that he and your father were once comrades-in-arms. However, due to a series of unforeseen circumstances, he never knew that the person he was looking for was actually your father's family.
You really don't remember, do you?
She simply shook her head, letting Cheng Chao take over the cooking duties, and then she took a piece of firewood to help out.
"No, not really, it's just a vague impression, I still have some recollection of it."
I grew up with my grandfather and maternal grandfather. He also lived with my maternal grandfather for several years, and I still remember him.
His nickname is even related to me?
"Oh? Is that so?"
“When I was little, I was greedy. When my grandpa and his family brought out all the good things, I liked gold ingots. Then, when they were talking about gold ingots, my grandpa joked and said, ‘Why don’t you just be named Yuanbao (Gold Ingot)?’”
As a result, that's how it got stuck. Back then, I rarely called him "uncle," and almost always called him "Yuanbao" instead. I would only call him "uncle" if I needed something from him or if I had gotten into trouble and needed him to take the blame.
Wow, this person has changed so much!
I remember he was more than ten years older than me back then, but only a head taller, and still a little kid who would fight me for food!
Cheng Chao quickly put all the food into the pot, put the lid on, and took back the job of tending the fire.
"My uncle investigated this person and found him to be a man of action. In the few years since he came here, he has been trying to get things done. The pig farm and greenhouses built by the army a couple of years ago were all approved by him."
I heard they later considered piloting the program in rural areas, but due to a lack of funding, it was delayed.
A simple nod.
"You mean, your autonomous infrastructure can treat him as one of your own?"
Cheng Chao sighed.
"Brother, I understand what you mean. Only when this place is well-developed can we be well."
However, while we have the freedom to govern ourselves, we cannot transcend the boundaries of the nation, right?
We are just a garrison in a county town. If we just quietly lay the foundation, there will be no problem. If you don't say anything and I don't say anything, and we are a military unit, no one will say anything or dare to say anything.
But our idea isn't just about building up the military, is it?
If we want to become a force that no one dares to bully, then what we need to strengthen is this land, the Northeast of our motherland. Only when we are strong as a whole can we have enough confidence.
To say that we can build our country on our own is certainly an exaggeration, but building up this land is also a contribution to building our country.
It's the same principle as in ancient times, where one person couldn't fight against an entire family.
The answer was simple and clear; she nodded.
"Since I've entrusted this to you, I naturally trust you. Your considerations are certainly more comprehensive than mine."
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