Meanwhile, the chaos outside had almost reached its peak. During a phone call with Cheng Chao, it was learned that even with their strict guarding, they could not refuse the policies from above, and a large number of educated youth and people sent down to the countryside were flocking to this remote county.
The previously well-planned construction was somewhat affected. Some of the educated youth had become close friends with Xiaobing before going to the countryside, so they were eager to make a name for themselves here. It is said that they caused quite a stir in the commune.
As luck would have it, it was Liujiatun. It is said that on the first day of going to the countryside, they encountered a convoy of goods being collected, followed by trucks from the coal mine going to pick up vegetables. At that time, they clamored to report their thoughts to higher authorities, saying that the village leaders and commune leaders had serious ideological problems, leading the villagers down the capitalist road, indulging in hedonism, failing to uphold the style of hard work and frugality, being corrupted by sugar-coated bullets, and so on. They were accusing the villagers of a whole string of things.
When she heard the news briefly, she was stunned. In the few years she had been in the countryside, apart from the first time she was reported and the time when Sheng Zhiyuan entrusted her with his orphan in the county town, Xiangyang Commune had been almost under the control of the garrison. She had seen this kind of passionate situation in the county town, but that was all she had seen. As an outsider, she did not feel a strong sense of belonging.
So when she first heard this, it took her a while to process it before she connected it with the bigger picture. Oh, this is the current situation. She seemed to be getting a little carried away.
"Brother, what should we do? What about Sheng Zhiyuan?"
Cheng Chao was also furious, but because of the coal mine incident before the Lunar New Year, they were still holding on tightly. The vigilance and surveillance from Beijing hadn't eased, and they were waiting for an opportunity to find fault. So, for the time being, he really couldn't make any big moves.
"No, I've already told the village chief and Sheng Zhiyuan that we should suspend the purchase of mountain products for now. Anyway, it's not the peak season for buying mountain products, so there's no rush. It's safer to proceed with caution."
As for the delivery route, the village chief probably spoke to the coal mine. From what he said, the idea was to continue as before. Old Zheng isn't a novice after all these years; he knows what he needs to know. Besides, that's a state-owned enterprise, which is completely different from these mountain products. It's a factory right at their doorstep. No matter who comes looking for them, they'll have to think twice.
Sheng Zhiyuan contacted your friend, and they felt the same way. It's not just here, but in Beijing, and actually all over the country. Things have been quite chaotic this year, so this path is temporarily halted. Making money is important, but we can't risk our lives for money.”
"Brother, how's it going on your end?"
Cheng Chao's eyes were dark.
"It's alright. Fortunately, I took care of everything that needed to be done last year, and I've done most of the necessary tasks. This year, I'll just stay home and do some missions in the military."
Let Xiao An and the other guy stay there this year. I have a feeling these guys are going crazy. Compared to them, your place is relatively safe. Everyone knows the conditions there are harsh, so the chances of them going are slim. Besides, even if they did go, your place is a purely border military region. They would at most just go through the motions. They wouldn't dare to do anything.
No matter how arrogant they are, they won't dare to mess with the military. Don't worry, just call me if you need anything, and I'll find someone or a vehicle to bring it to you or mail it to you. Just don't go out easily.
The hospital here isn't set up yet, so my aunt can't go back for the time being, but I'll try my best to get her transferred back before you give birth.
She was simple and didn't try to be brave; besides, her current condition wasn't suitable for her to go out.
"Okay, I understand. You must protect your second aunt."
You and your uncle, don't confront them head-on. Since they're afraid of you, then you should try to find a way to deal with them. Brother, trust me, they won't be able to keep this up for long.
Cheng Chao sneered.
"Afraid? Girl, what are you thinking?"
There are people watching this area now, and I don't want to cause any trouble. Otherwise, these small fry wouldn't even be able to get into the county town.
Don't worry, the money we've been throwing in over a year hasn't been wasted. We're seeing some results now. They're just clowns, so don't worry.
Besides, there's a county party secretary here overseeing things, so what's there to worry about?
The title of county party secretary may not carry much weight, but the influence of the Xi family in Beijing is enough to intimidate most of the evildoers.
Back home, Jian Dan was still worried, so she wrote a letter to Zhu Yan and Sheng Zhiyuan and mailed them to them. Putting everything else aside, they had been working together for so long that they were practically bosom buddies. She couldn't just stand by and watch them be targeted, so she gave them a heads-up to put her mind at ease.
However, to my surprise, the person arrived just one day after the letter was mailed, probably only when it had just reached the county town.
Who's here?
Jian Dan, heavily pregnant, was taking a walk in the yard when she heard Qin Yi's report and was momentarily stunned.
"Who did you say came?"
“Sister-in-law, it’s the person who delivered several truckloads of grain to you as your dowry before, but this time he didn’t bring the children. He was alone, oh no, there was also a driver, but that driver seemed a bit strange.”
Jian Dan ignored all of this and started walking out. What was this guy doing coming over here at this time? Wasn't he going against the grain and giving the other side a handle to use against him?
Qin Yi locked the door behind him and then followed along, his steps unsteady.
"Sister-in-law, please walk slowly."
The regimental commander and Brother Huai were having a meeting. This person was at the entrance of the family compound—no, I mean the entrance of the compound next door—and it seemed like he knew Brother Wei Kangzhan. When I went over, they were talking.
Wei Kangzhan is the director and actual person in charge of the family compound committee, which is completely different from Jian Dan, who is just using the title to maintain order.
Supporting her large pregnant belly, she couldn't go fast anyway, so she simply swayed slowly.
"He didn't come with a convoy this time, did he?"
Qin Yi shook his head.
"No, that's not it. We only drove one car this time."
I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Thank goodness.
Not far from the entrance of the family compound, two figures stood together. One was tall and imposing, the other, well, rather thin, was Sheng Zhiyuan, who looked like a scholar. He quickly walked over and glanced at the front of the car.
Why did you come here?
Wei Kangzhan nodded, turned around and went back, as if he had only come here to exchange pleasantries with someone.
Sheng Zhiyuan was shocked to see the large pregnant belly.
"I heard you're pregnant, but this is a bit too big, isn't it? Are you sure it's not twins?"
Tang Sumei always takes the pulse very seriously and carefully when she comes, and Jian Dan is confident in that.
"No, just one. Maybe I ate well."
Sheng Zhiyuan's lips twitched.
"I know you're pregnant, but I haven't been able to find the time to come over lately. You know what's going on in the village, right? It probably won't be very convenient for me to come over here anytime soon. Since you're pregnant, I brought you some things. I prepared these as soon as I found out you were pregnant. I was planning to send them over when you were closer to giving birth, but it seems that's not convenient now. Use them for now. If you need anything, just give me a call and I'll mail it to you."
Just blinking... something doesn't quite feel right.
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