403 Eating well and wearing warm clothes are the most important things in life

The two did not dare to delay and started looking from the approximate location in their memory. They brought a stool and started knocking bricks one by one. They first knocked with their hands, but after knocking a few bricks their hands were so sore that they changed to more handy tools.

Soon they found the hollow brick. They looked at each other and couldn't suppress their inner joy.

When they opened it, they both gasped.

"Where's the stuff? What's inside?"

"Is it this brick?"

"Why do I remember only making one hollow brick?"

"The solutions we can think of may also be thought of by others. Let's try again."

"good……"

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Xiao Lu, who was dozing off, closed his eyes and listened to their self-justification.

Wow, man, you are a genius to think of such a way to hide things.

In the following time, Xiao Lu watched them knock bricks one by one.

But no more hollow bricks were knocked out.

Xiao Lu stood up, stretched, and moved his neck, hands and feet.

"How is it? Did you find it?"

One person said: "We may need a little more time."

Xiao Lu said: "You are almost digging three feet into the ground, but you only found that one hollow brick? Even if you are given more time, the result will be the same.

Instead of wasting time here, you might as well find the relevant department to verify your identity. If you are telling the truth, someone will naturally take care of you."

Neither of the two people who came in is the backbone. What can we do now?

"Go out and then go out."

As soon as the door was opened, people came in, some pulling at the door, some squatting on the ground, and some pacing back and forth.

"How's it going? Did you find it?"

The two of them looked defeated and shook their heads.

"How is that possible? Have you found it? We were all there when it was hidden, so how could it be gone? Have you found the empty brick?"

The older one said, "We found it. It's empty. There's nothing inside."

"Could it have really been taken away by someone?" The oldest man subconsciously looked at Xiao Lu.

Xiao Lu raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you guys doubting me? I told you that this place used to be a bandit's den. A bunch of vicious and extremely poor bandits have lived here for who knows how many years.

If you really hid something in there, I guess there would be nothing left.”

Someone asked, "What should we do?"

The old man, who was obviously the backbone, said, "Let's go back and talk about it. Find the middleman who handled the transaction. He should have a record of the transaction. Then find a few witnesses to prove our identities.

If we can't get the land back, we still have to pay the money."

Everyone nodded, "That's right. There's no reason for them to take our land for nothing."

One person sighed and said, "We thought we would have a place to stay when we came back, but what should we do now?"

The old man: "Let's talk about it when we get back."

He bowed to Xiao Lu and said, "Sorry to bother you."

Xiao Lu didn't dare to accept his gift and took a step away.

The youngest among this group of people seemed to be over 50 years old. Xiao Lu initially thought they were scammers, so his attitude was naturally not very good. But now he couldn't bear it anymore and said:

"It's getting late. How about this? Come with me to the cafeteria and have a meal before leaving."

They seemed to have walked here. It would take at least two hours to walk from here to the town. Xiao Lu was worried that they would faint from hunger on the way.

The old men looked at each other and saw the obvious surprise and disbelief in each other's eyes.

"We don't have food coupons, so we won't go."

Xiao Lu said, "Our canteen doesn't need your food, but the food in the canteen is rationed. Can you just eat whatever is left?"

"Is it convenient?" the old man asked uncertainly.

Xiao Lu nodded and said, "Don't worry, our factory director Su is kind-hearted, and she will do the same here."

"Thank you very much." said the old man.

"Thank you very much..."

…

After Zhang Jing'an had a phone call with Secretary Zhou, he also took this matter very seriously.

As a key revenue-generating unit for the local area and even the entire city, the sugar factory has always been given great attention by the higher authorities and has been cultivated as a leading unit.

Especially now is the peak season of the year, and no mistakes can be made.

Knowing that the title deed was in Su Taotao's hands, he suggested verifying the identities of these people before taking any further action.

Secretary Zhou also asked Zhang Jing'an to keep the people here first, and he came here in person.

When Xiao Lu led everyone out, Su Taotao and Zhang Jingan happened to be walking towards this side.

Xiao Lu stepped forward and explained briefly: "After knocking for a long time, I found a hollow brick with nothing inside."

Su Taotao didn't know how to respond, so she nodded and said, "I understand.

It's almost time for lunch, let's go to the cafeteria and have something to eat. Secretary Zhou from the county will come over in person this afternoon, and you can tell him the truth then. If the situation is true, we can discuss the next step."

Everyone was shocked again.

Someone from the county arrived so quickly?

The older man said, "That's great, thank you very much, I thought you were..."

Su Taotao shook her head: "We are not opponents. As long as what you say is true, everything can be discussed. Let's go eat first."

"Secretary Zhang, please bring someone over. I have something to discuss with Xiao Lu."

After everyone left, Su Taotao asked Xiao Lu, "Do they have any questions?"

Xiao Lu shook his head and said, "They are quite familiar with the air-raid shelter. They went for the bricks above their heads at first. From what they said, it seems that the title deed was really hidden inside. It is possible that this piece of land really belongs to them."

Countless compensation plans have flashed through Su Taotao's mind, and she has almost come up with an idea.

"Let's wait until Secretary Zhou comes to tell us. Don't worry, if this is the case, their land will not be used in vain.

However, they own so much land, and although it is not used for production and has been abandoned for so many years, it is difficult to define whether they are landlords. We should try to give them a reasonable compensation plan."

"Alas." Xiao Lu sighed, "Sister Su, I feel sorry for them. Look at how old they are, and the patches on their clothes are like patchwork quilts. They must be thinking of coming back because they can't make ends meet."

Su Taotao nodded: "It is better to teach a man how to fish than to give him a fish. I know what I am doing. Go and clean up a few dormitories that are not occupied yet. This matter will not be resolved in a short time. Let them live here for a while. Also tell the canteen to cook a few more meals."

Xiao Lu nodded: "I understand, I'll do it right away."

The compensation plan for land acquisition in the 21st century is either money or housing. Nowadays, having enough food and clothing is the most important thing in life. If she can give them a job and let them live and work in peace, it can be considered a blessing in disguise.

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