Cheng Chao was taken aback.
That's really Cheng Zhuo's personality.
However, there's nothing to argue about; Cheng Zhuo is a workaholic, and Tang Sumei knows this better than anyone.
"He's happiest when he can get things done."
Xiao Chao knew that the border area had always been very rudimentary. The current construction was actually similar to that of the Northwest Military Region at the beginning. Everything was in a relatively primitive state, with wooden sheds and thatched huts. Almost every step showed results. He was busy, but he was happy with his busy work. He kept saying every day that there was hope, there was hope.
He's spent so many years in the military region, dedicating half his life to its development. He was disheartened for a few years, but now he's finally regained his ambition. Honestly, I hope he can do what he loves.
The border area is also under the jurisdiction of this military region. She was naturally saying this to Cheng Chao. Cheng Chao's idea was to follow Tang Sumei's wish for a reunion. But since the couple understood each other, he was happy. Cheng Jin and Lin Zhengde also said that with Cheng Zhuo on the border, they could rest assured.
The development of the Northwest Military Region is inseparable from Cheng Zhuo's decades of contributions. Moreover, Cheng Zhuo was once an excellent leader, and his abilities and experience speak for themselves.
Lin Zhengde's original words were,
"The fact that they're willing to let Cheng Zhuo come here means we've struck gold, haven't we?"
This is the border, but compared to other areas, it is still the poorest and most remote. Relations with the neighboring country are sometimes good and sometimes bad, with constant minor frictions, but there has never been a major war. So, in recent years, it hasn't really received much attention.
The highest military rank was Lin Zhengde, the regimental commander. Only Lin Zhengde and Cheng Jin had the authority to make decisions. Although it was a regimental-level position, their actual authority was comparable to that of military commanders and division commanders in other regions.
That's the most convenient thing about it; without other leaders interfering, they can really unleash their potential and develop their skills discreetly.
Cheng Chao nodded.
"Second Aunt, I know, don't worry, things will get better and better."
The whole commune was very busy today. Villagers from various villages were delivering grain in oxcarts, pushcarts, handcarts, and carrying poles. It was quite a lively scene when they all came together.
After the chaos subsided, there were still quite a few people on the street. Cheng Chao and his team, whose uniforms made them very conspicuous, left one person to hand over the duties to the police station, while the others quickly and orderly left.
They ignored the stares of others and the four of them went to a state-run restaurant for a bowl of noodles. Tang Sumei insisted on going to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy things. Despite repeated attempts to persuade her, the two children left with their hands full of things.
Simplicity is quite frustrating.
"Second Aunt, my family really doesn't need anything, why did you buy so much again?"
Cheng Rui also pursed his lips and exchanged a glance with Cheng An. His mother really knew nothing about his sister's abilities.
The grain distribution hadn't reached Liujiatun yet. Tractors, oxcarts, and villagers delivering grain were all waiting at the grain station entrance. With so many villages queuing up, it might take a long time. Jian Dan didn't wait for them. He stopped a villager to give Su Hong a message and then led the three of them back.
As luck would have it, I hadn't gone far when I saw a few figures ahead. I squinted at them briefly and they seemed somewhat familiar.
She didn't pay any attention.
They walked quickly, and only when they got closer did they recognize that they were the same group of new educated youths that Su Hong had mentioned paying close attention to Jian Dan, I think their names were Wang Qiang, Lin Ziyue, and Guan Xiaoshuang, those few with ulterior motives.
However, the few people who were as lively as butterflies flitting among the villagers this morning now looked like they'd seen a ghost when they saw Jian Dan. They didn't even dare to look directly at her, and their eyes would dart away when they met. Only when they couldn't avoid her did they hesitantly greet her.
"Jian, Jian, the educated youth, you're back too?"
Even when speaking, they unconsciously try to back away.
Simple saw it all, but didn't dwell on it. He nodded in response, and the group walked quickly, soon passing them.
As they walked further and further away, Guan Xiao's legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground. Heaven knows, she was afraid that if they disagreed, Jian Zhiqing would throw a knife or kick her. Even that big guy was kicked away by her, so her small body couldn't withstand a kick from her.
"Oh my god, that scared me to death!"
"Jian Zhiqing really did say the same thing, that she was so, so ruthless,"
Are you scared?
"...A bit. With us running around like this, she couldn't possibly not have noticed. The fact that she hasn't made a move yet might mean she's waiting to catch us red-handed."
Simple and natural, she never expected that her unintentional action would make someone feel intimidated. It should be said that she wouldn't waste time and energy on unimportant people.
Back in the village, without needing to say much, Cheng Rui cheerfully began introducing himself to Tang Sumei.
"Mom, Mom, this is my sister's yard. Look how nice it is!"
We even helped with the vegetables growing in the garden!
Mom, Mom, look, this is the east room, it belongs to my sister.
That's the west wing, it belongs to both of us, look...
Jian Dan ignored the child, put down her things, and went back to her room to change her clothes. Although she wasn't a key member of the commune's grain delivery team today, she had been through a lot of work and was covered in dust and sweat. She washed herself off afterward to feel a little better.
When she came out again, Tang Sumei was already in the back garden.
"Did your sister plant all of these?"
We harvested some before the autumn harvest, then planted cabbages and radishes on the land. They're quite big now, and should be ready for harvest in another two weeks.
Half of the seedlings had turned yellow, but since the autumn harvest had just ended, Jian Dan wasn't in a hurry.
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