Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

Wu Yansheng's smile remained unchanged upon hearing Li Yue'er's words.

Like a gentleman, he followed directly behind the women.

Seeing Wu Yansheng's actions, Qin Xuemei wanted to say something.

However, he never said it out loud.

The five of them arrived at the school auditorium one after the other.

At this time, there weren't many people in the auditorium.

The four walked to the third row of seats, which were only seven or eight meters away from the stage, and sat down.

As her protector, Wu Yansheng sat directly in the fourth row.

"Xuemei, don't be nervous!"

Meng Yue and Li Yue'er sat on either side of Qin Xuemei.

To comfort her, Meng Yue squeezed Qin Xuemei's hand to encourage her.

With the two people's reassurance, Qin Xuemei was no longer so nervous.

Time passes minute by minute.

Soon, the auditorium was filled with people.

"Please keep quiet, please keep quiet!"

on the rostrum.

The president of Northeast Forestry College looked at the chattering students below.

He held the microphone and began to speak.

The students below stopped whispering when they heard the principal's words.

Soon, the leaders of the Ministry of Forestry walked onto the stage.

Qin Xuemei's gaze followed the direction of the podium.

For a moment, I was slightly lost in thought.

The man sitting in the very center of the podium.

Although he looked very different from the father I remembered.

But upon seeing him, an indescribable sense of familiarity welled up in my heart.

"Comrades, please welcome the Vice Minister of Forestry!"

"Comrade Qin Qiufeng is here to speak. Please welcome him!"

A man who looked remarkably like Lü Bu took the microphone and began to speak.

After he finished speaking, he took the lead in applauding.

A round of enthusiastic applause followed.

"classmates!"

Qin Qiufeng, also known as Vice Minister Qin, stood up and pressed his hands down.

He gestured for everyone to stop applauding.

After the applause stopped, Qin Qiufeng sat back down in his chair.

Pick up your prepared remarks and begin speaking.

"Since the founding of the socialist new China!"

"Our economic development is progressing rapidly, which is evident to all!"

Qin Qiufeng first affirmed the economic achievements.

Only then did they formally begin discussing the development of forestry.

"Our forestry industry is also facing a new situation of rapid development."

"But at the same time, we have also encountered two new crises."

"First, the construction of factories, the construction of mines..."

Sitting below, Qin Xuemei was lost in memories.

I didn't hear Vice Minister Qin's speech at all.

Meng Yue and Li Yue'er, who were standing nearby, both noticed the change in Qin Xuemei.

Neither of them were stupid, and they understood instantly.

The Vice Minister Qin speaking in front of me is probably really Xuemei's father.

However, with so many people around, it's not appropriate to ask too many questions.

The two could only suppress their excitement and begin to listen attentively to Vice Minister Qin's speech.

"The second crisis is even more severe."

Qin Qiufeng paused at this point.

He slowly stood up from his seat.

"Dear students, every spring and winter!"

"A sandstorm that blew in from Inner Mongolia has reached right up to our city of Beiping!"

"The wind is howling, the sky is darkening, and sand and stones are flying everywhere!"

"Experts predict that in another 60 years, the desert will be encroaching on the outskirts of our city of Beiping!"

"Beiping City!"

"Students, that is our capital!"

"This is the place where our beloved leader, Chairman Mao, lived!"

"We forestry workers bear the sacred responsibility of planting trees and creating forests for the country, stabilizing soil and water, and protecting the capital!"

"Today, I'm accompanied by more than a dozen officials from forestry bureaus across the country!"

"And the responsible comrades of the grassroots forest farms."

"Among them was Comrade Yu Zhenglai from the Chengde Forestry Bureau!"

"They will each introduce their situation to the students!"

"Students, soon-to-be graduates!"

"We hope you will actively respond to the call of the nation!"

"Go to the front lines of forestry!"

"Go to the grassroots forest farms!"

"Let's make contributions to the forestry cause of our motherland!"

Qin Qiufeng delivered a passionate speech.

After the speech, the auditorium erupted in enthusiastic applause once again.

The applause was deafening.

……

In the lounge behind the auditorium.

"Minister Qin, you've come all this way to Northeast Forestry University, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

The Party Secretary of Northeast Forestry College accompanied Qin Qiufeng for a short rest in the lounge.

"Yes, I think we should stay tonight!"

The president of the Forestry College echoed the secretary's words.

"Oh dear, I've finally managed to come to Northeast China."

"I plan to get to Mudanjiang Forest Farm before dark tonight!"

"There are just too many forest farms in Northeast China!"

"I came here determined to visit all the grassroots forest farms in Northeast China!"

"This is a rare opportunity!"

Qin Qiufeng took a sip of tea as he spoke to the two leaders from Northeast Forestry College.

Seeing this, the two leaders from Northeast Forestry College did not dare to try to persuade them to stay.

"Alright, I'm leaving now!"

Qin Qiufeng put down his teacup, stood up, and walked outside.

The secretary beside her quickly followed in her boss's footsteps.

"Alright, you can go back and continue the meeting!"

Soon, the four figures appeared outside the auditorium.

Qin Xuemei was also standing not far away.

His gaze never left Qin Qiufeng's face.

Qin Qiufeng keenly noticed the gaze from not far away.

He stopped talking with the two leaders and looked at Qin Xuemei, who was not far away.

When he saw Qin Xuemei's delicate face, Qin Qiufeng was momentarily dazed.

However, Qin Qiufeng didn't care, simply thinking that he was just too tired.

However, for the sake of the country's forestry cause, it doesn't matter if I'm a little tired.

Looking at her father's face, Qin Xuemei was so excited that she couldn't speak for a moment.

"Excuse me, what can I do for you?"

The president of Northeast Forestry College also keenly noticed the leader's gaze.

As he spoke, Qin Qiufeng looked over and saw Qin Xuemei.

However, the president of Northeast Forestry University is extremely busy every day.

I have no recollection of having a student named Qin Xuemei.

Even though Qin Xuemei was an excellent student.

"Excuse me, what can I do for you?"

The principal didn't recognize Qin Xuemei, and seeing the leader's gaze...

I spoke up out of politeness and respect for my superior.

If only the principal could call out Qin Xuemei's name.

Perhaps Minister Qin will stage a scene where he and his daughter recognize each other as family on the spot.

Then, Minister Qin naturally stayed at Northeast Forestry University that night.

Then the leaders from Northeast Forestry College entered the department.

Unfortunately, none of this happened.

"I……"

Qin Xuemei was still in a daze when she heard the principal's question and couldn't say anything for a moment.

……