er mother had prepared for her before she left. But her younger siblings got to it first, leaving only the vegetable broth. 。Mother's loss and admonitions, like a pain in her heart, are etched into he..."That's Feng Deng, from the Armaments Department. We should politely address him as Uncle Feng. He was Grandfather's subordinate in the past." 。After the man finished asking, a message came from the underground facility that the cleanup work was nearing completion. He immediately led everyone out. 。Only then did He Jianguo have the chance to reveal that person's true identity to Jiang Yan. 。Jiang Yan suddenly understood. The key wasn't in the identity of He Jianguo's subordinates, but in the time span implied by the word "once". 。They didn't have to wait for long. In fact, while they were waiting for the reception staff to arrive, they took the opportunity to ride in a vehicle to both the hospital and the police station. 。Upon entering the hospital, He Jian Guo insisted that he and Jiang Yan should share a room, despite not being ordinary patients. The hospital, after obtaining their consent, did not refuse but instead facilitated their private conversations. 。Jiang Yan first learned that the seemingly passive Xi Xiu-fen actually played a subtle role behind this incident. She had indirectly pushed for the resignation of her former deputy, who tried to introduce her to his son, but Xi Xiu-fen was unmoved. In addition to refusing him, she also quietly intervened during the Ma family's involvement. 。To his surprise, this move attracted the attention of Ma Xiangdong. He held Xi Xiu fen's handle, but this was not due to love, but out of interest considerations. 。Ma Xiangdong believed that Xi Xiu'fen, regardless of her methods or future prospects, was his ideal partner. She had become his tool for investigating the inner workings of the He family, and his target was not He Jianguo, but He Xiuyun, the aunt who mysteriously disappeared during He Jianguo's coma. 。"Ma Xiangdong is a madman," He Jianguo said, his brows furrowed and cheek muscles tense as if he could feel the anger through the screen. "He's obsessed with human experiments and data left behind by the Japanese. He uses this information to verify his theories. Because domestic resources are limited, he even deals with foreigners, trading antique artifacts for advanced equipment." 。If he hadn't been imprisoned, Guo would have personally taught this opponent a lesson. 。He Xiuyun fell into Ma Xiangdong's sights precisely because of this. According to an intermediary, a foreign collector was obsessed with the legend of "Sleeping Beauty" and searched everywhere for a youthful and beautiful "Sleeping Beauty." He Xiuyun thus became Ma Xiangdong's target, whom he traded for a large amount of experimental equipment and an overseas identity. 。He JianGuo took a deep breath and calmly explained that Xi XiuFen's two notes were not only pleas for help, but also cleverly crafted bait, luring Jiang Yan into a trap. 。Jiang Yan pondered for a moment, understanding Xi Xiu Fen's multifaceted strategy. Although she was a bit self-important, her calculations had indeed brought them great rewards. 。At this moment, although Jiang Yan himself was in danger, he unexpectedly recovered. Zhang Qingfang was still unconscious. After Liao Jun inquired about Zhang Qingfang's condition, he expressed his gratitude and apologies to Jiang Yan for the rescue. 。When she was rescued, Qingfang's only remaining clothes left Jiang Yan feeling deeply guilty. He realized his actions might have put this kind woman in danger. 。Chief Liao smiled wryly. Their county bureau wasn't a monolithic block, and some people were resentful of his success, taking the opportunity to expose Zhang Qingfang 。Once she got into trouble, no matter what the truth was, he would face Zhang's thunderous anger. Even the possibility of their marriage breaking down would make him lose his solid support. 。At this moment, the three of them understood each other without words, sighing at the twists and turns of fate. Even a small police officer was caught in this complex whirlpool, while the power struggles among the higher-ups were even more thrilling and frightening. 。Captain Ma's search yielded no results. He ventured into enemy territory alone, putting his entire family at risk. The Ma clan suffered heavy losses, with members being investigated, imprisoned, and even forced to resign. Only his renamed deputy managed to escape unscathed. 。However, Miss Jiang firmly believed in his innocence. 。Regardless of whether he is truly innocent, this incident is enough to make him fear. Someone must check the newcomer's power, otherwise, without a leader, the situation could spiral out of control. 。

Director He analyzed the subtle balance of power. His future path might be different, but that didn't prevent him from understanding these things. He saw the big picture from the small details, and any detail could potentially hide a crucial clue.

Ms. Jiang listened intently, deeply aware that understanding the inner workings would give her an advantage. 。While she didn't have to personally deal with it, understanding the taboos was crucial. This benefited both He's guide's career and her own safety considerations. 。Though they were separated by quarantine and couldn't openly express their affection, in the stillness of the hospital night, they found comfort in each other's presence. Their hands met softly, and their voices whispered secrets, warming their hearts under the cloak of darkness. 。After three days, the hospital confirmed that they did not have a rare disease. The two were relieved and the first person they visited was Zhang Qingfang, who was in a coma. 。As soon as she awoke, the first voice that escaped her lips was Jiang Yan's name. 。However, He Instructor held a different view. He believed that Zhang Qingfang relied heavily on Jiang Yan and saw him as a shelter. Despite her serious illness, her action of abandoning Jiang Yan in times of danger made him even more disappointed in her. 。"Relax, we're all fine. We just caught a chill. After we recover, we can be discharged. Then Dr. Lu will make you a pot of red braised pork." 。Jiang Yan gently stroked Zhang Qingfang's nervous hand. She didn't expect that after waking up, the first person the other party looked for was her. This made her briefly experience a kind of boyfriend-like protective power. 。Zhang Qingfang fell asleep, only then did Jiang Yan have the opportunity to leave. 。 。Jiang Yan then smiled calmly, softly comforting him. 。After a series of tense and stimulating events, the two decided to temporarily put aside their worries, hand in hand striding through the bustling business district, followed by savoring the local delicacies. 。In a corner of the market, Jiang Yan unexpectedly discovered two precious handwritten local gazetteers, while He Jianguo carefully selected a piece of solid wood furniture. Although it wasn't a set, the styles were harmonious, and with just a little bit of modification, it could become a unified whole. 。He plans to prepare the foundation materials before spring arrives, although it was originally supposed to be completed by then, but the changes in life have made time fly by. 。When they returned to their familiar village, it was harvest season. Right after that came the preparations for the wedding, followed by hunting trips. It seemed like time was flying by. 。They watched Lao Zhang from afar silently, making sure he was unharmed. After confirming his safety, they quietly left without disturbing his peace. 。On their way back, a jeep escorted them. Jiang Yan looked at the wide highway and the small Liberation truck behind him, a feeling of pride, as if returning to his hometown in triumph, surged in his heart. Even when he returned home on his senior brother's private plane in the past, he had never felt this way. 。The elders inquired calmly, while the children were extremely excited, showing great curiosity towards these vehicles that they rarely saw on a daily basis. 。

The only one left at the 知青 point was Lu Hong. Seeing He Jianguo and Jiang Yan getting out of the jeep, she felt both surprised and delighted.

Hei Dada specially came to inform us that He Jian Guo and Jiang Yan might be delayed in their return due to unforeseen circumstances. The rest of the people were not worried about this.

After exchanging greetings with Lu Hong, He Jianguo put down the furniture he had bought at the market and directed Xiao Jie to go to the brick factory to try and transport the bricks back before nightfall. 。Jiang Yan informed Lu Hong that Zhang Qingfang was hospitalized with illness, accompanied by Liao Jun. It was expected that she would return in two days. This seemed to have been part of their plan all along. 。ld only stay for one night, but unexpectedly, she lingered for two days. 。Jiang Yu whispered in his ear, sharing the experience of that unexpected adventure - their story of stealing corn and the hid...