Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

Farewell dumplings and noodles.

"Farewell dumplings" refer to the traditional practice of making dumplings to send off family members and friends when they are about to leave. The dumplings, shaped like ingots, symbolize prosperity and good luck while traveling. Dumplings also symbolize reunion and fulfillment, wishing the traveler a safe journey and carrying their family's thoughts and concerns.

"Xia Che Mian" (literally, "get off the bus noodles") refers to the bowl of noodles prepared by family or friends for those returning from a long journey upon their arrival at their destination. The long noodles symbolize longevity, a sense of continuity and continuity. This welcome signifies a long-lasting stay, and a hope that the returning traveler can wash away their travel fatigue and enjoy the warmth of home.

The old lady made buckwheat and pork dumplings early in the morning and fed them to a dozen white devils as a farewell, which made them feel a little warm in their tiredness.

Before leaving, Ha Tong took out a stack of rice and handed it to the old lady.

"dollar!"

"Knife?"

Ha Tong didn't want to explain any more, so he stuffed the money into the old lady's hand and turned away!

After they walked away, the militia emerged from outside the village. The old lady saw them, went to meet them, and handed over the watch and rice in her pocket.

Captain Han Wu took it with both hands and carefully wrapped it in a cloth. Yesterday, during the night watch, the leader sent from above said that this gold watch was worth 2 Mi Yuan, enough to buy 290 tons of fine wheat.

"Grandma, the country needs foreign exchange. I've taken the gold watch and rice dollars. I'll exchange them for the equivalent amount in RMB for you later."

"Comrade Han, I will donate the money to the country. I am an old woman, and asking for money is useless!"

"That won't do. Party discipline prohibits taking even a single needle or thread from the masses! Grandma, you've earned foreign exchange for the country, which is already a great contribution. I still have to keep an eye on those dozen or so foreigners. I'm leaving now."

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Hans and others walked for a whole morning before reaching the Jiangjunshan Service Area. They ignored their tiredness and burst into laughter.

Humans are social animals. Only when we find people like us can we feel safe!

Long Bin, the person in charge of the Jiangjunshan section of the expressway, was very surprised when he saw the dozen or so white businessmen. He said in his not very fluent English,

"Gentlemen, didn't you leave early yesterday morning? How could this happen?"

Hardong was puzzled and asked,

"Don't you know we're still stranded in this small mountain village? And where did Hu Zhenhua go?"

Long Bin spread his hands, his face full of disbelief.

"How is that possible! I sent people to pack up yesterday morning, and I didn't see you!"

Hans observed the other person's expression very carefully and found that he did not seem to be lying.

"Even if you didn't know, why did you take the quilt away?"

Long Bin pointed casually and said,

"To meet the deadline, everyone is eating and sleeping here. We work from morning till night, and rest nearby when we're tired. Look at the tents over there. We're seriously short of bedding, so of course we have to bring in some from the village!"

Hardoon jumped up and cursed,

"That damned Hu Zhenhua has caused us so much trouble! Where is he? I want to settle the score with him!"

Long Bin looked at their miserable appearance and the blood on their expensive suits, and immediately became alert.

"What's with all the blood on you?"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers around immediately surrounded him!

Hans was frightened and raised his hands high.

"Don't shoot! Don't shoot! This is pig's blood. This is what happened..."

After listening to his story, Long Bin shouted,

"Go to the village and verify immediately!"

"Yes!"

The jeep started and disappeared from everyone's sight in a flash.

Although a dozen or so white devils temporarily lost their freedom, they were not treated harshly and at least enjoyed a free lunch.

In late autumn at Jiangjun Mountain, the daytime temperature was only around ten degrees Celsius, but the workers were working hard, many of them were shirtless and sweating profusely!

Without machinery, workers wielded shovels and hoes, diligently digging through dirt and rocks. They lined up in a row, relaying the excavated soil to the side like a constantly moving human conveyor belt.

Every time a layer of soil is laid, someone will use a wooden hammer to pound the ground firmly.

At the end of the road is the blasting area, where some people are pushing simple carts, running back and forth to transport rubble and soil.

The cart was too full, so a rope was tied to the front and two people pulled it. It moved forward with difficulty on the dirt road, making a creaking sound.

There are not only young and strong people on the construction site, but also old people and children. They carry baskets of different sizes and pick up stones everywhere to spread on the road.

On the steep hillside, workers tied ropes around their waists and worked suspended in the air, clearing dangerous rocks from the hillside. They risked their lives just to ensure the highway was completed as soon as possible.

Robin Hood looked at the hard-working workers and said with emotion,

"It's full of vitality! Within ten years, this place will undergo tremendous changes."

Steven sympathized and said,

“I’m curious, how does the red trend work for these people?”

Hans shook his head and retorted,

"It's definitely not forced! Haven't you seen yet? These workers are working willingly!"

"That's right, they were singing while they were working!"

"Wait a moment until Mr. Long comes, and we ask the workers how much they are paid per day!"

Hardong knew this and immediately replied,

“That’s equivalent to 1 meter per day!”

"How is this possible! With such intense labor, if I only paid them $1 a day in the US, they would definitely shoot me to death!"

Hardong said very confidently,

"It's just 1 yuan per day! But it includes three meals a day! I've talked to several workers and it's indeed that wage. I asked them why they work so hard, and they said they're building their hometown! With the road, mountain products can be sold farther afield."

Hans tightened his coat.

"I used to live in the western mountainous area. The people there desperately needed a road! No wonder no one in the village went home at night! Look how tired they were, falling asleep right after work!"

As he was talking, Long Bin came over again. This time he was much more enthusiastic and shook hands with everyone one by one.

"Gentlemen, I apologize for the inconvenience! We have investigated thoroughly, and the facts are exactly as you said!"

As he spoke, Long Bin took out a gold watch and handed it to Ha Tong.

"I'm very sorry that our negligence has caused you all such suffering! Mr. Hartung, I have redeemed this gold watch and it is now returned intact!"

Contract waved his hand.

"Mr. Long, I'm a businessman with a strong sense of contract. The deal has been made, and there's no going back on my word! For a hungry person, food is priceless! This watch is a testament to our friendship!"

Long Bin insisted not to,

"This is too valuable, we can't accept it!"

"Mr. Long, this isn't for you. This watch is to pay for the pigs that Granny bought. Please return it to her!"

Long Bin accepted it.

"Mr. Hartung is truly a trustworthy person. I will personally return this watch to Grandma!"

Hardong nodded slightly and asked,

"I still have the same question as before. Where is Hu Zhenhua?"

"They took the ferry back to Chongming County early yesterday morning!"

"what!"

Everyone jumped up, outraged!

"This damned bastard is totally making a fool of us! I'm going to the consulate to sue him!"

Robin Hood felt like a dumb person eating bitter herbs, unable to express his pain. After a long time, he said lightly,

"Forget it! Yesterday morning he sent someone to pick us up at the dock, but Mr. Hans flatly refused. Who can he blame?"

Hans blushed and retorted,

"Don't you also think that Hu Zhenhua has left us behind and is continuing his investigation?"

"We haven't been led astray by you!"

"I chased the jeep on my own yesterday morning, but I didn't force you to do the same at gunpoint!"

"Bullshit! Aren't we worried that you'd get into danger?"

More than a dozen wealthy people started arguing in an instant.

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