d and walked toward the back mountain, where his little secret was hidden. 。Their dwelling was in a prime location. Behind it, a grove of small trees concealed a clear spring creek, the purest water f..."Hey, He Jian Guo, Jiang Yan, the village head called you guys over, said there's a special guest looking for you." 。Old Li held her grandson, standing at the doorway of the educated youth's hut, and announced in a loud voice 。After finishing her words, she didn't wait for the two of them to respond and strode directly into the room. 。"Aunt Li, please come in and have a seat. He JianGuo and I will be right back." 。When Jiang Yan heard the noise, he immediately opened the door and enthusiastically invited in. He was then followed by He Jianguo, who had just washed his hair and still had water droplets on his forehead, as they stepped out of the small hut together. 。"Look at these two children, they seem to be a good match, but I wonder what the future holds." 。Mrs. Lao Li smiled and glanced back at the two figures, one tall and the other short.

Her words carried a hint of playful amusement, causing Zhang Qingfang and Lu Hong to chuckle softly. 。I heard you're planning to raise pigs, but there are limits on the number of pigs in the village. This may not be your concern >>> 。But my hometown's production team, ] this year all the sows have given birth, there are over thirty, I was just wondering if you guys are interested 。Lao Li's words lit a spark in Lu Hong's eyes. Although the only sow in the village this year had given birth, all the piglets had been divided up among the villagers, each showing off their cunning and resourcefulness. 。Although the livestock station in the city sells young animals, the prices are expensive and the quality is uneven. 。The piglets that Li Min and his villagers bought before had died one after another just a few days after they returned home. The villagers were heartbroken, those unfortunate piglets were ultimately dealt with under the guise of an accident. As a result, it was discovered that one of them was actually rice-grain sized, making people's hearts pound. 。Every household is struggling, buying back a weak pig that died halfway, wasting both money and effort. 。"Aunt Li, you're such a kind person, are those pigs really okay" 。Lu Hong eagerly grabbed Old Li's arm, while secretly taking a few leftover candies from Zhang Qingfang and stuffing them into Old Li's grandson's hand. She then whispered 。"Rest assured, I went to see them personally. The three sows are very healthy and can be selected directly when the time comes." 。I'll go back and tell them, {give you two } 。"Aunt Li nodded, looking kindly at the grandson enjoying the candy, and gave Lu Hong a reassuring promise. " 。Lu Hong had a face full of joy, while Jiang Yan and He Jianguo walked slowly towards the village head, whispering secrets that only they could hear. 。Since they returned from the mountains a week ago, they have told their entire story, except for the two shots Jiang Yan fired while hunting wolves. Everything else is true. 。Their special identity did not raise suspicion, but rather earned them praise for their bravery and wisdom. 。"I guess it's probably a reward for us. Nowadays, society doesn't give much. It's either fame, maybe a certain position; or it's material benefits, maybe money." 。You need to think carefully about how to choose. 。He Jian Guo lowered his voice and discussed with Jiang Yan. 。He knew Jiang Yan's background was likely complex. Judging from those two silver bullets, her origins were far from ordinary. 。But in the current situation, many people are improving their abilities for self-preservation, so He Jianguo chose to remain silent and did not expose the truth. 。"This matter indeed, benefits the people more appropriately." 。Jiang Yan expressed her choice implicitly. Those quotas involved party membership, conscription, employment recommendations, or universities for workers and soldiers. The first two required strict political review, which she was unwilling to risk. The latter two held no appeal for her and offered little guarantee of success. 。Initially, her grandfather brought her here with the hope that this village could offer protection. Thus, Jiang Yan eliminated all other options without hesitation. 。I agree with your viewpoint. 。He Jian Guo nodded in agreement, smiling at the radiant girl bathed in sunshine. His eyes were full of admiration. 。Entering the village, as expected, Captain Liao was chatting with the village head and a few elders. Chen Qiang stood alone leaning against the wall, lost in thought. Upon seeing the two arrive, {Captain Liao quickly stood up and handed the file folder to them}. 。"Higher-ups gave this event high praise, you all deserve it, and I was promoted because of it. " 。Captain Liao's smile was filled with joy, but he didn't elaborate on the matter. 。He Jian Guo politely expressed his congratulations, and Jiang also casually flipped through the documents. Sure enough, there was their commendation letter, plus an extra reward - three conscription slots, one slot at the Workers', Peasants' and Soldiers' University, {and some banknotes and a few receipts, including a voucher for a bicycle}, obviously prepared for young people, the rest were benefits for the villagers. 。"We came to the countryside for construction, and we can't lose sight of the bigger picture. We shouldn't accept this reward; it's better to share it among everyone." 。He Jian Guo closed the file and, seeing Jiang Yan nod in agreement, directly presented their decision to Captain Liao and the village head. 。What has already been issued cannot be taken back, but you can distribute it yourselves. 。Captain Liao looked meaningfully at He Jian Guo, waving his hand lightly, as if he didn't want to argue. 。"Village chief, we really don't need " 。The village head, Niu, heard He Jianguo's words, and his face flashed with surprise. He looked around and saw that several elders were bowing their heads in silence. His heart rumbled like a newly purchased Dongfeng tractor, so he immediately stopped smoking, his expression both solemn and joyful, confirming their decision. 。“My brother and I have clearly defined roles. He defends the nation, while I stay home to care for our family. Our parents passed away a long time ago, so someone has to look after the household.” 。He Jian Guo’s words were simple yet profound. He had clearly hinted that his elder brother had joined the military, and he intended to stay behind to carry on the family line. 。The villagers understood what was meant, Chief Niu nodded and turned his gaze to Jiang Yan. 。"I am timid, and I am not in good health. When I was studying, I was often bullied." 。Running into my high school classmates in the county almost caused a commotion. If I enlist, I'm worried my body won't be able to handle it. 。Jiang Yan whispered softly, with a hint of shame, lightly tugging at his clothes, hinting at the previous discomfort in the county. {To avoid causing trouble for the two classmates, after all, their behavior was not harmonious} 。In the eyes of everyone, especially He Jianguo and Chen Qiang, a subtle hint of amusement flashed. Faced with the young man who had ventured into the wolf's den and dealt a fatal blow to the giant worm, his frail claim seemed somewhat unconvincing. Even the villagers around couldn't help but twitch their mouths slightly, revealing a subtle expression. 。"Okay, Officer Liao, what do you think of this plan" 。Uncle Niu laughed heartily, as if he had seen the dawn of his own child's academic success. Those precious spots were like a ladder for rural children to leap out of the farm. 。He hoped that even if he couldn't directly benefit his own family, he could at least secure some benefits for other people in the village. 。"Even if it's not cheap internally, at least consider the local people." 。 Liao Jun readily agreed, and everyone's mood was as bright as the spring sunshine. They gathered around excitedly, eager to inquire about the details of the event and the secrets of the cave. 。

Liao Jun picked out the appropriate parts and spoke slowly. Although this fake Liao Jun was far from him, only a distant cousin, their childhood memories and Liao Jun's identity secret provided cover for him to act so naturally.

He lay low at the county bureau canteen for a month, studying my every word and deed so he could imitate me perfectly. 。" Liao Jun shook his head, admitting his third uncle's guess. This insider's plan was clearly carefully planned." 。"Really that alike" 。" />st to me" 。Jiang Yan panted, ending the playful bout. He sank back into He Jian Guo's solid embrace, softly confessing his feelings. 。I will wait for you, no matter how long. 。He Jian Guo gently strok...