Chapter 514: Living Together

Cai Xiang replied, "Secretary Xiao, please rest assured, I've driven this road more than five times, and the road conditions are still familiar to me." 。If there's really a problemOld Man Cao said: "Friends from afar, you must try my mi-zi wine!" 。As soon as the wine was brought into the main hall, its rich aroma took flight like a winged creature. 。Although Gu, the team leader, is female, she has been a leading official for many years. She has worked in various counties and cities such as Yongjia, Nanhu, and Yuntao before being transferred to the provincial disciplinary inspection team as its head. 。A woman who has worked at the grassroots level and climbed her way up, who hasn't had a few drinks Naturally, she can also tell what kind of wine is good and what kind doesn't smell good just by smelling it.

She smiled and said: "Cao Lao is really good! Today we are honored to be able to drink your mi zi wine." 。"Wang Lan has already brought a small cup of millet wine to Gu Zhuzhang's front, "Gu Zhuzhang, please try it," 。"

Jiang Xiaohui served a glass of wine to the village elder and Cao Laozi. Jiang Xiaohui's sister, Jiang Xiaoli, also served a glass of wine to Fang Ya and Xiao Zheng." 。As for Ma Kai and Officer Xu, they had already gotten drunk with the villagers earlier. 。Group Leader Gu, Fang Ya, and Xiao Zheng came together to toast: "With Old Cao's good wine, we raise a glass to the two uncles from the village." 。“The village elder, Old Cao, also raised his wine cup with both hands and took a sip.” 。Gu Zuo and Fang Ya both took a sip. The taste of this highland barley liquor spread throughout their mouths. 。Xiao Zheng felt the heat and spiciness first burn on his tongue, then the fragrance of the mountain grain flowed and echoed throughout his mouth, and then it went down his throat like a spring. 。Xiao Zheng could no longer hold back and shouted, "What a good wine!" Xiao Zheng took another big gulp, finishing the whole cup!

Cao Lao turned his face to look at Xiao Zheng, "Young man, you say that this wine brewed by old me is good, where is it good Tell me about it" This was a bit of a test for Xiao Zheng. 。

Gu Zuozhang and Fang Ya looked at each other, they also thought this Mi Zi wine was good, but if they really had to explain why, they weren't sommeliers, they really couldn't say.

Both Gu and Fang also shook their heads slightly. 。 。Then, Xiao Zheng said, "Cao Lao, if you ask me what's good about your wine Then I have to drink another bowl. 。Xiao Zheng really wants to drink. 。Lao Cao used his slightly trembling hand to nod at Xiao Zheng and said, "You young man are quite interesting. Well, have another drink." 。Jiang Xiaohui immediately ladled a cup of wine for Xiao Zheng, holding it out to him with both hands. 。Xiao Zheng didn't notice, as he took it, his fingers brushed against Jiang Xiao Hui's hand. Their fingertips seemed to have an electric current flowing through them, and both of their hearts skipped a beat. 。Jiang Xiaohui's face was flushed red, luckily she had just drunk some wine, her face was already red, and the others didn't notice. 。... but a ripple of emotions had already begun to stir within Jiang Xiaohui's heart. ... 。Xiao Zheng took the wine and drank it in one gulp. The wine was delicious, a trace of alcohol lingered at the corner of his mouth. He wiped it away with the back of his hand and exclaimed again, "Good wine" 。“Old Man Cao stared at Xiao Zheng and asked, “What’s good about drinking this wine”

Xiao Zheng smiled and said, “This wine, when you first take it in your mouth, is like the wildflowers of spring. In your mouth, it's like the scorching sun of summer. After swallowing, it's like the clear spring of late autumn. When you've finished drinking and there’s none left, it's like the loneliness of a winter night!”

Old Man Cao had attended private school as a child and could read and write. After hearing this, he burst into laughter and said, “You understand my wine best! You can have a few more cups!”

It seems that Xiao Zheng’s answer pleased Old Man Cao very much. " 。Gu Zuo, the team leader, also laughed. She felt that with someone like Xiao Zheng in her team, who was both intelligent and capable, it was truly wonderful!

Fang Ya's lips curved into a tender smile again. She finished the rest of her wine in one gulp, but her eyes never left Xiao Zheng. 。Only hearing Xiao Zheng said again: "Old Man Cao, if you are willing to take out your wine recipe and method to set up a winery, not only will your own family members have no worries about food and clothing, but you can also lead many people in the village to become wealthy and prosperous!" Old Man Cao thought this was just praising him, so he said: "This... how dare I even think..." 。"I'm an old geezer with no money and no education. What can I do about this distillery" Xiao Zheng said, "When our poverty alleviation partnership officially starts, we can help you figure something out." 。"

Old Team Leader Gu also spoke up at this time: “This is good wine, we should take it out and share it with everyone. As long as the wine is good, more and more people will want to buy it.” " 。As long as Mr. Cao is willing, we can send someone to help you then. 。“There was a glimmer of light in Old Cao’s eyes: “Can we really get rich Can we achieve a modest well-off life” Old Gu smiled and said, “Of course.” 。。"Old Team Leader Gu felt a deep sense of emotion and made up his mind to do something to help this place become prosperous. " 。She then invited the two elders to sit down and asked, "Elder village head, why is this village called 'Baokuang Village' Is there a story behind it" The elder village head smiled and said, "I'm not afraid of you laughing..." 。"This village name was passed down from our ancestors. Our father and grandfather both said that there's a treasure mine in our village, and we can become rich if we dig it up!" Old Man Cao interjected: "But where would a treasure mine come from People in our village have always had someone digging three feet underground every generation, hoping to find the treasure, but none of them succeeded." 。The village elder then said, "We later contacted the township hoping they would help us dig" 。The cadres in the countryside said, “Are you all crazy for money” Our people said, “Our ancestors said there are really mineral deposits here, it shouldn't be fake.” 。'The village official said, 'That's what your ancestors wanted to give you a little something to think about, so that you, these poor and pitiful people, could survive.' 。“Otherwise, how could you possibly live on through such hardship”

Hearing this, Gu Zuochang, Jiang Xiaohui and the others couldn't help but feel downcast. The fact that “Baokuang Village” had no “baokuang” meant that it was very likely that their ancestors had used a “kind lie” to allow their descendants to keep going!

Gu Zuochang said, "It doesn't matter if there is no baokuang. We can become wealthy through our own hard work and skills!" Xiao Zheng also said, "We don't rely on heaven or earth, but we rely on making good use of the Communist Party’s policies, and we do it ourselves, fight for it!” Lao Caotou gave Xiao Zheng a thumbs-up: “Young man, you speak well. In the future, you come to be our leader here, we believe in you!” The village head also said, "I believe in you too" 。Xiao Zheng was taken aback. He came to help, but he was an official from Jiangzhong and An County. After this preliminary investigation, would he come again When would he come He didn't know! So, Xiao Zheng really couldn't promise Old Cao's words. 。At this time, Fang Ya said to Xiao Zheng: “I’m going outside to make a phone call. Will you accompany me” 。"Fang Ya whispered something again in Old Gu's ear, and Old Gu nodded and said: 'Okay, you and Xiao Zheng go make the call.'" 。Xiao Zheng accompanied Fang Ya outside. The night wind grew stronger, and beyond the yellow sand, there seemed to be a chill in the air as if snow was about to fall. 。Xiao Zheng asked, "Fang Ya, who are you calling" Fang Ya said, "I'm calling Secretary Lu." 。Today's events must be brought to Secretary Lu's attention. 。"Moreover, I'm worried that those black forces in Panshan City won't just let this go. When we get back, we might run into trouble again!" Xiao Zheng agreed with Fang Ya's words and nodded. 。Those evil forces suffered a loss today at the hands of Officer Xu and others. They will definitely be better prepared next time. 。Without protection from the provincial public security bureau, it's really hard to say if we can make it through Panshan City. 。

The signal here on my phone isn't good, but I managed to get through. 。Fāng Yà briefed Lù shuji briefly over the phone, and then she listened attentively to Lù shuji's requirements. 。After hanging up the phone, Fang Ya told Xiao Zheng: “Secretary Lu knows our situation now. He said he will contact the Ninggan Provincial Committee immediately and ask them to send people from the provincial government to pick us up.” 。He also said that he would report today's events to the Huajing side. 。"Xiao Zheng said, 'It's best to let Huajing know! If the 'Liu Family Army' in Panshan City isn't eradicated, not only will Panshan City's development be hindered, but Haotou City's development will also be greatly affected!'

Fang Ya also said, 'That's right, if we truly want to alleviate poverty, we must first crack down on evil and eliminate black forces!'

After making the call, the two reported the situation to Chief Gu." 。Old Team Leader Gu saw that everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, and proposed to end the gathering for today. 。Jiang Xiaohui bid farewell to the old village head, Master Cao and the villagers. They gradually dispersed. 。 。

Gu Zuo went to live at Jiang Xiaohui's house, Ma Kai and Wang Lan went to the old village head's house, Xiao Zheng and Fang Ya went to Jiang Xiaohui's brother-in-law's house. 。Everyone else had their places arranged as well. 。

Jiang Xiaohui's brother-in-law's house has a small courtyard. The front is a brick and wood house, and the east side is a cave dwelling. 。They gave up their two rooms, giving one to Xiao Zheng and the other to Fang Ya each, and went back to living in a cave dwelling. 。Xiao Zheng and Fang Ya said they could live in the cave dwelling, but Jiang Xiaohui's older sister refused to agree to anything. 。The mountain folks usually go to bed early, and what with Jiang Xiaoli and her husband having had some wine today, the children were tired as well. 。The lights in the cave dwelling quickly went out. 。Although Xiao Zheng and Fang Ya lived in separate rooms, there was a long rectangular doorway between them, separated only by a curtain. 。For Chiang Xiaoli and her husband, this was for the sake of taking care of their child who slept in the next room, but for Xiao Zheng and Fang Ya, it was a bit embarrassing. 。yone, anything I should pay special attention to I really hope that this time, when I speak with Secretary Jiang, I can succeed in getting him to agree to the mining!"Provincial Geological Bureau Dire...