Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

Meng Yue listened quietly to Xia Tian's answer.

A feeling of indescribable admiration quietly welled up from the depths of my heart.

Looking up, Saihanba appears desolate and barren, with an environment so harsh and challenging that it is astonishing.

The wind howled, carrying sand and dust everywhere.

Its menacing appearance seemed to ruthlessly bury all hope in the world.

Even in such a desperate situation, Xia Tian relied on his solid and profound professional knowledge.

Not only did he dedicate himself to planting trees on the dam, but he also used his spare time to diligently study seedling cultivation knowledge.

Seeing Xia Tian focused on his work, Meng Yue's admiration for him grew even stronger.

"Commander Xia, you are really amazing."

"Even in such a harsh environment, they can continue to learn and dedicate themselves to the afforestation cause in Saihanba."

"I will take you as my role model and study hard from now on!"

Meng Yue raised her head, her gaze firm and ardent.

Her eyes were fixed on Xia Tian, ​​filled with longing and anticipation.

Summer smiled slightly, revealing a gentle expression, and said in a mild tone,

"Comrade Xiao Meng, it's good that you have this intention."

"The future of Saihanba depends on young and knowledgeable college students like you."

"You are like the rising sun, full of hope and vitality."

"The green mountains and clear waters of Saihanba ultimately depend on your careful depiction."

"Commander Xia, what are you saying? You're not that much older than me."

"But the way he speaks sounds just like an old professor from our school."

After spending half a day together, Meng Yue and Xia Tian became quite familiar with each other, and Meng Yue even started joking with Xia Tian.

"Hahaha!"

Summer couldn't help but laugh heartily as she listened to Meng Yue's words.

Let's encourage each other and work together!

The two returned to their work in the nursery, moving skillfully between the seedbeds.

They carefully examined the growth of each seedling.

They were having a lively discussion about their ideas on seedling cultivation and afforestation.

They chatted animatedly, completely absorbed in the conversation, forgetting all about the passage of time.

Before I knew it, the sun was setting and a gorgeous sunset glow appeared on the horizon.

The orange-red afterglow spread freely and unreservedly across the earth.

It has given the entire Saihanba area a dreamy and enchanting color.

Xia Tian stopped what she was doing, looked up at the sky, and said to Meng Yue.

"Comrade Meng, it's getting late, let's head back to camp."

"Come back tomorrow and keep going."

Meng Yue nodded with lingering interest and packed up the tools with Xia Tian.

The villains walked along the path toward the camp.

Along the way, their shadows were stretched long by the sunset, like a silhouette painting.

A gentle breeze swept by, bringing a touch of coolness, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

They exchanged a few words occasionally, and Meng Yue looked at Xia Tian and asked with some curiosity.

"Commander Xia, when you first came to the dam, did you also find it particularly difficult?"

Summer answered with a smile.

"Actually, it wasn't too bad. Although conditions were worse back then than they are now."

"But back then I was all alone in Bashang, which actually made me feel more at ease. I could do whatever I wanted."

Then, Xia Tian told Meng Yue some interesting stories she had encountered in Bashang.

Interspersed among them were some novelties that Meng Yue had never heard of before.

This amused Meng Yue so much that she burst into laughter, her silvery laughter echoing across the dam.

Back at the camp, they found that Wei Fugui had already prepared the meal.

The steaming hot food emitted an enticing aroma that filled the nostrils.

Some of the college students had already eaten, and only Wu Yansheng, Qin Xuemei, and Zhao Tianshan remained in the cafeteria.

Xia Tian quickly finished his meal and walked out of the cafeteria with Zhao Tianshan.

"Old Zhao, what's going on today?"

"How did Wu Yansheng do? Did he cause any trouble?"

Xia Tian asked Zhao Tianshan about Wu Yansheng's performance.

"No, today Wu Yansheng took us to the horseshoe pit in the north and the afforestation area in the northeast. The work went fairly smoothly."

Zhao Tianshan gave a serious report.

Xia Tian listened to Zhao Tianshan's report and nodded slightly, thinking to himself.

Although Wu Yansheng's character is not very good, his professional skills are still acceptable.

"Alright, Lao Zhao, you should get some rest too."

Xia Tian gave Zhao Tianshan a few words of advice.

They then went to check on the injured Feng Cheng and inquired about his injuries and recovery.

Then they returned to their own dugout at the old camp.

Summer returned to her place.

The dim kerosene lamp inside flickered gently, casting dappled shadows on the walls.

He didn't rest immediately, but sat down at the table.

He slowly opened the notebooks that recorded data on tree planting and seedling cultivation in Saihanba.

The paper of the notebook has turned yellow, just like the marks left by time.

The document is densely covered with records of every detail of the forestry development in Saihanba over the years.

Every number and every line of text carries countless efforts and expectations.

He carefully flipped through the pages, recalling his discussion with Meng Yue that day.

I kept thinking about how to further improve the seedling cultivation methods and increase the survival rate of the seedlings.

Sometimes he would furrow his brow and fall into deep thought.

Sometimes I would scribble or draw in my notebook to record a fleeting inspiration.

He was completely immersed in the study of forestry.

Of course, Meng Yue's charming figure would occasionally appear in Xia Tian's mind.

She is like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, bringing a touch of warmth.

Meanwhile, Meng Yue lay on the kang (heated brick bed) in the dugout.

His eyes were fixed on the dark ceiling.

Images of me working diligently and patiently explaining things in the nursery during the summer kept flashing through my mind.

His focused expression, professional knowledge, and gentle attitude all captivated Meng Yue.

She found that she felt nothing but admiration for the young Commander Xia.

There seemed to be an added layer of emotion. This feeling made her somewhat shy.

My cheeks were slightly flushed, and I felt a mix of anticipation and excitement. My heart was pounding like a little rabbit's.

She rolled over, trying to calm herself down.

But Xia Tian's image was like a brand, deeply imprinted in her mind, impossible to erase.

However, just as summer appeared in Meng Yue's mind...

Her boyfriend's figure also appeared out of nowhere.

Meng Yue tried to calm her chaotic thoughts, but the more she tried, the more difficult it became to find peace.

Summer and her boyfriend kept flashing through her mind, making her feel restless.

No matter what she did, she couldn't get rid of them. Thus, Meng Yue tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep, filled with inner turmoil.

As the night deepened, the entire Saihanba camp was immersed in tranquility.

The occasional sound of the wind is like a lullaby played by nature.

It gently tells the story of this land.

……

The author is sick and has a terrible headache.