Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

Xia Tian had no idea that she was about to live the life of doing one job and earning two salaries.

At that moment, he was writing letters to the Ministry of Forestry and his alma mater.

"May my teacher be well."

"Seeing this letter is like seeing you in person; I am delighted to read your letter!"

"1000 words omitted here."

"Respectfully submitted by student Xia Tian!"

Summer quickly finished writing the letter to her teacher.

……

After writing the letter in the summer, he went to the Weichang County Post Office.

After personally mailing the letter, he headed towards the Forestry Bureau.

"It will take about three days for the letter to reach Beiping City."

Summer estimated the time in her mind.

That's just how things are these days.

Although Weichang County is not far from Beiping City.

However, on the one hand, there is insufficient transportation capacity, and on the other hand, the goods need to be delivered through multiple layers of communication.

This further reduces transportation efficiency.

Those that are relatively close require three days to reach.

If the distance is far, it could take a month or even two months.

Summer suddenly understood the true value of Du Fu's line, "A letter from home is worth a thousand pieces of gold."

It took this long even in the 1950s and 60s.

Not to mention ancient times when transportation capacity was even lower.

With the war raging, forget about sending letters; just surviving was a blessing.

Summer's thoughts drifted far, far away.

……

"Uncle Yu, you were looking for me?"

As soon as Xia Tian returned to the Forestry Bureau, Yu Zhenglai summoned her to his office.

"Yes, Xia!"

"Could you please compile your seedling cultivation plan for the Dam area into a written report and submit it to me?"

Yu Zhenglai rubbed his hands together somewhat embarrassedly.

"Of course no problem!"

Summer thought it was something serious!

Upon hearing that all that was needed was a written report, he immediately agreed.

"Xia, aren't you going to ask me why I need the written report?"

"Why are you asking?"

"Uncle Yu, we're like brothers!"

"It's just a written report, even if there are ten!"

"As long as you ask, Uncle Yu, I'll bring it to you!"

Xia Tian looked at Yu Zheng and said in a very generous manner.

"It's not a big deal."

"Uncle Yu, is there anything else? No, I'll go prepare your written report now!"

Summer asked another question.

Yu Zheng shook his head and remained silent.

Xia Tian looked at Yu Zhenglai without saying a word, only shaking her head.

Thinking that Yu Zheng was embarrassed, she left the office on her own.

After leaving Yu Zhenglai's office, Xia Tian went to her own office.

Upon opening the door, I found Engineer Chen reading a newspaper in his seat.

Seeing Engineer Chen reminded Xia Tian of something else.

She also needed to treat Mr. Chen's illness.

"Wait, why does this feel like we're neglecting our duties?"

Summer thought to herself silently.

"I came here to plant trees, but somehow I ended up treating someone's illness instead."

"Engineer Chen, are you reading the newspaper?"

"Hmm, Xia, where have you been?"

"I just sent a letter to my teacher in Beiping."

"I want him to support me, his disciple."

"Also, Director Yu asked me to prepare a written report on the seedling cultivation plan for him."

Summer chatted with Engineer Chen.

"Why does Lao Yu need a written report?"

After hearing Xia Tian's words, Engineer Chen pondered for a moment.

I thought and thought, but I still couldn't figure it out.

"Forget it, why think so much? I'll just ask Lao Yu later."

After thinking for a long time, Engineer Chen finally came to a conclusion.

"Alright, Xia, you can continue writing. I won't bother you anymore!"

"I've been sitting here for too long, so I'll go out and stretch my legs."

"Alright, Engineer Chen, you're busy!"

In the summer, I would sit in my seat, take out my manuscript paper, and begin to write.

"Old Yu!"

"What's wrong, Lao Chen? What happened?"

Yu Zhenglai looked at Engineer Chen, who had appeared in the office, and asked him a question.

"It's nothing, I just came to ask what you need Xia Xia for in writing this report?"

"Hi!"

"About this!"

"What's wrong? Is it hard to say?"

When Engineer Chen saw Yu Zheng's hesitant manner, he asked a question.

Yu Zhenglai sighed softly and spoke slowly.

"Old Chen, the higher-ups are paying more and more attention to our work in the dam area!"

"I'm thinking of compiling Xia's plan into a written report later."

"Firstly, it can provide clearer guidance for the internal work arrangements of our forestry bureau."

"It allows for better overall planning and coordination of the seedling cultivation work."

"Secondly, in case there is an opportunity, it can be submitted to higher authorities."

"Let them see our efforts and plans in this area, and maybe we can secure more resources and support."

"As you know, afforestation in the Bashang area is not easy, so it's always good to provide more assistance."

After listening, Engineer Chen nodded slightly.

"I see, that's a very thoughtful idea."

Yu Zheng smiled and continued speaking.

"I just want to do my part for our forestry work."

"Xia's seedling cultivation plan is very innovative. If we organize and report it properly, it may have a great impact."

What Yu Zheng didn't know was how much benefit his unintentional act would bring him.

"However, I still need to plan this matter carefully."

"Let's strive to bring greater benefits to our forestry bureau!"

"Perfect timing, Lao Chen, you should think of something too."

"There is strength in numbers!"

"You've asked the wrong person about this."

After a moment's thought, Engineer Chen gave his answer.

"How to say?"

"You should ask Xia about this directly!"

"That kid is quick-witted, and he was the one who came up with this seedling cultivation plan."

"Wouldn't it be more effective to just ask him directly?"

"Look, look, I'm just too caught up in the situation to see clearly."

Yu Zheng smiled after hearing what Engineer Chen said.

"We really need to ask Xia about this."

"By the way, Lao Chen, there's something else I need to tell you."

Yu Zhenglai remembered something else.

"What's the matter?"

"Old Qu wants Xia to be the deputy head of the political work section?"

"what?"

"Old Qu appointed Xia as the deputy head of the political work section?!"

Mr. Chen thought he had misheard and asked again, unsure.

"Ok!"

"Qu He and that brat, appointing Xia as the deputy head of the political work section?"

"Isn't this a terrible waste?"

Upon hearing this news, Engineer Chen, who rarely lost his temper, immediately launched into a tirade of curses.

"No, where is Qu He? I'm going to confront him."

"Making Xia the deputy head of the political work section? What a joke!"

“I strongly disagree with this.”

"Old Chen, Old Chen, calm down!"

"Hear me out."

Yu Zhenglai saw that Chen Gong was about to go and settle accounts with Qu He, and quickly stood up from his chair.

He grabbed Engineer Chen, who had already opened the office door.

"Is such that……"

Yu Zhenglai finally managed to stop Engineer Chen and quickly explained the situation to him.

"That's it!"

After listening to what Yu Zhenglai said, Engineer Chen nodded.

"If it doesn't interfere with Xia's normal work, it's not impossible!"

Engineer Chen strategically adjusted his glasses and gave an awkward smile.

……