The meal was a battle of wits, Zhu Fanfan could only describe it that way. Grandpa and godfather were like sworn enemies, and they would start arguing at the slightest disagreement. No one could stop them. If it weren't for Grandma keeping them in check, the two of them would have really come to blows on the spot.
As for why Grandpa was still indignant after the person left, he said that he hadn't performed well and that he would definitely do it again when he had the chance.
Zhu Fanfan could only look up at the sky speechlessly. You've already made your godfather so angry he wanted to tear the house down, and you still haven't done your job? But that wasn't Zhu Fanfan's focus: "Grandpa, were you specifically targeting Lin Xiaofang today?"
Although Grandpa and Godfather kept arguing, the core issue was showing off their wealth. In the current situation, a meal like this, with meat, fish, and vegetables, is equivalent to a Manchu Han Imperial Feast. It's the most convincing way to boast, but it also attracts a lot of hatred. In a time when every bite of food is a lifeline, it's more of a curse than a blessing. If someone reports it, at the very least, there will be an investigation. And the fact that Grandpa keeps glancing at Lin Xiaofang indicates that he was specifically telling her what he was saying.
Zhu Jiabao naturally affirmed Zhu Fanfan's abilities: "You have excellent observation skills. I'm targeting Lin Xiaofang. Someone contacted her and asked her to report me. I want to know what she will do."
After all, she was Lin Wu's adopted daughter. He knew that Lin Wu liked her very much. He wanted to know Lin Wu's choice and also wanted to give her a chance. Today's test was just the beginning. He had to make sure that there were no unstable factors with Lin Wu.
Moreover, he had already submitted a report, and the higher-ups were willing to cooperate with him in uncovering spies, so even if he was reported, he would be fine.
Zhu Fanfan was puzzled: "If someone has contacted her, can't we follow the clues and catch those people? Why do we still have to act along with her? Isn't it tiring?"
Zhu Jiabao could only explain: "We didn't catch her in the act, so we have no evidence. Without evidence, no crime can be established. Someone is already watching her. We just need to wait for the results."
Ever since Fanfan returned from Shanghai and mentioned the Jing family's daughter, he had become aware of the crisis and started investigating people who had suddenly appeared. He actually found quite a few. Some were already in jail, some were repatriated, and some were executed. There were still a few like Lin Xiaofang who were still children, didn't have a strong sense of right and wrong, and hadn't done anything wrong. After discussion, the higher-ups decided to give them a chance. As long as they didn't break the law, they would let bygones be bygones.
Zhu Fanfan asked in bewilderment, "Why give them a chance? What if they're good at disguising themselves and don't show up when they're young but become great villains in the future? Wouldn't that be the country condoning spies?"
Zhu Jiabao also agreed to address the root cause directly, but the country wanted to be more accommodating, so what could he do? He couldn't just go against the country, could he? Besides, those children really hadn't done anything to harm society, and they couldn't have their lives negated just because of doubts.
Zhu Jiabao could only say, "You must listen to the country, understand?"
Zhu Fanfan didn't understand but respected: "How will Lin Xiaofang handle this?"
Zhu Jiabao's feelings were somewhat complicated: "She is a key person we are paying close attention to; it depends on her choice."
There's something strange about Lin Xiaofang, and they're not sure what the reason is. According to his observation, she's somewhat similar to Fanfan. Fanfan was reincarnated with her memories, and Lin Xiaofang might know some things about the future, but her origins are uncertain. He has already reported his doubts, and it's only a matter of time before they find out.
A meal shouldn't leave Lin Xiaofang with a choice. Later, someone will cooperate and reveal to Lin Xiaofang Zhu Jiabao's mistake, which isn't actually wrong, making her think it's a serious crime. Let's see if she will contact the person who contacted her before.
After Zhu Fanfan adjusted her mindset, Xi Yan was transferred back. The two worked together to refine pills, which were specially supplied to the higher-ups. They would confirm with her in advance what kind of pills to refine, and the medicinal materials were all provided by the Dragon Group. The two cooperated well.
A few days later, Zhu Jiabao told Zhu Fanfan that Lin Xiaofang had passed the test and assisted the authorities in capturing those who had been lying in wait. Her identity was now public, and no one would use that to attack her.
He also told Zhu Fanfan that Lin Xiaofang had only had a few precognitive dreams, and they were only related to herself. The dreams were fragmented and incomplete, so she was still being monitored. However, it was confirmed that she posed no threat, and this conclusion was quite certain because the Dragon Group had interrogated her.
Xi Yan also confirmed this, saying he knew more details. Lin Xiaofang changed her name in advance because she dreamed that she would be adopted. She also had a good life because she was protected by Zhu Jiabao and his wife in the dream. She felt that Fanfan had taken away what was supposed to be her protection, so she targeted Fanfan. However, she knew nothing else.
The matter has come to an end. It is now 1960, and there is only one year left until the drought ends. Zhu Fanfan is extremely anxious, but there is nothing she can do but wait. Her grandfather will tell her some information. She learned that many people are not comfortable eating coarse grains. For example, sweet potatoes are filling, but some people have stomach problems after eating them. Other coarse grains are difficult to digest and do not contain water. Therefore, although the yield of coarse grains is high, their promotion and consumption are not ideal.
Zhu Fanfan can help with food, but not water. She can't exactly donate her fruit, can she? Besides, she doesn't have many fruits, and even if she wanted to donate them, she couldn't guarantee they wouldn't spoil; fruit is difficult to preserve.
Thanks to the food donated by Zhu Fanfan, and the country's purchases from abroad, the death toll has been greatly reduced. Only a minority of people starved to death; most starved themselves to death because they were afraid that if they ate too much, their families would starve to death. Zhu Fanfan could do nothing about it.
Time passed slowly, and Zhu Fanfan continued her alchemy studies as well as medicine. Now she could take simple pulses, and her great-grandfather would take her to take pulses for others every day and explain things to her.
In the blink of an eye, it was 61 years. The arrival of rain heralded the end of the drought, and people were so excited that they were almost moved to tears. As long as there was water, they could live.
Unexpectedly, the light rain turned into heavy rain, and then into torrential rain, flooding several villages. The government immediately took action and, after much effort, stabilized the situation. The national crisis passed, everything returned to normal, crops could be planted in the fields, and the most difficult years for the people were over.
Zhu Fanfan wasn't in a hurry to plant crops in her space anymore. She had her own allowance, and although her salary wasn't as much as her grandparents', she could only save a few yuan a month after buying what she needed. So she wasn't short of money and there was no need for her to plant crops. However, she still asked Xu Xiaojiao to help her sell any surplus. With her grandfather taking care of the aftermath, no one else bothered her.
It's also because Xu Xiaojiao never sells on the black market; she always sells through acquaintances and collaborates with transport teams to sell to other places at reasonable prices. She never inflates prices and never reaches an astonishing quantity, and they have always maintained this cooperative relationship.
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