Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

"I've called everyone here for this meeting today because I have something important to announce."

In the forestry bureau's conference room.

Yu Zhenglai looked at the leaders sitting in their seats and said.

"Tomorrow, Engineer Chen and Xia will set up a nursery and laboratory in Bashang."

"We called everyone here to discuss whether anyone is willing to go up to the dam."

"Director, it's not that we're unwilling to go to the dam, it's just that we have a lot of things to do at the bureau!"

As soon as Yu Zhenglai finished speaking, Tian Qingshan, the director of the General Office, spoke first.

"When Engineer Chen and Engineer Xia go to the dam, all the material preparations need to be made by our General Office."

"So there's really nothing we can do!"

Director Tian from the General Office gave an explanation.

"Yes, Director Tian, ​​you're right!"

"As the saying goes, 'An army marches on its stomach,' so the General Office and the Logistics Department are under a lot of pressure!"

"You just need to focus on ensuring the supply of materials to the dam area."

"What about your other departments?"

Yu Zheng then turned his gaze to the other leaders present.

"Director Yu, may I say a few words?"

Xia Tian sat at the end and looked at Yu Zhenglai.

"Xia, tell me, your opinion is very important!"

"Director Yu, there's no need for that. We just need to set up a small experimental base first."

"There's no need to make a big fuss; things should remain the same as before."

"In the early stages, Chen and I made preparations in Bashang. The bureau will send two more people to help us."

Xia Tian saw Yu Zheng arrive and offered an explanation.

"Our theory, however, needs to be put into practice!"

"But there's no need to make it too big. If it fails, it would be a waste of extra manpower and resources."

Do you think what I said makes sense?

After listening to Xia Tian's words, Yu Zheng nodded.

"Xia, you're right!"

"Alright, we'll do it your way!"

"Alright, that's enough for today!"

Just as Yu Zhenglai announced the end of the meeting, he suddenly remembered something.

"Wait a minute, I almost forgot about something important!"

Upon hearing this, the leaders who had just stood up sat back down in their seats.

Yu Zheng took out an appointment letter and looked at the leaders present.

"The following is an announcement regarding a personnel appointment."

"With the approval of the higher-level organization, Comrade Xia Tian, ​​deputy head of the Technical Section of the Weichang County Forestry Bureau, is hereby appointed as deputy head of the Political Work Section of the Weichang County Forestry Bureau."

"Forestry Bureau of Chengde Prefecture, Rehe Province, and Weichang County Government."

"April 1956, 10."

"Let's give a round of applause to welcome Comrade Xia Tian to his new post."

Yu Zhenglai has a whole repertoire of short lyrics.

Xia Tian stared blankly at the appointment letter that Yu Zhenglai handed over.

I have absolutely no idea what happened.

How did he end up concurrently serving as the deputy head of the Political Work Section of the Forestry Bureau of Weichang County?

Is this lithium nuclear power?

This lithium,

Bullshit.

Can anyone tell him what happened?

"Xiao Xia!"

Seeing Xia Tian in a daze, Yu Zheng called out.

"I'm here, Director Yu!"

"Hurry up and accept your appointment letter!"

"oh oh!"

Although Xia Tian was completely bewildered, she still accepted the appointment letter that Yu Zheng handed over.

The leaders present immediately applauded.

They all thought to themselves.

"Old Qu is indeed a political worker; he's really cunning!"

"They've already managed to recruit such an outstanding comrade as Xia to their political work department so quickly?"

"No, I'll have to talk to the director later."

No one had any doubts; on the contrary, they felt it was perfectly reasonable.

Excellent colleagues should participate more in the work!

Of course, not all leaders think this way.

One of the leaders present looked at the appointment letter with an uncertain expression in his eyes.

This is the director of the Women's Federation of the Forestry Bureau.

Because the Women's Federation is full of women, the director of the Women's Federation was thinking about...

Why isn't this Comrade Xia a woman?

If she were a woman, wouldn't I be able to openly and legitimately let her join our Women's Federation?

Without mentioning the thoughts of the leaders present.

Let's turn our attention back to summer.

Xia Tian accepted the appointment letter and delivered a series of high-sounding platitudes.

Then everyone left.

"Uncle Yu, what's going on?"

Summer was left until the very end, and Yu Zheng didn't get up even when he arrived.

It's as if they're just waiting for summer.

"Xia, come and sit down."

Yu Zheng waved, signaling Xia Tian to come over.

"Isn't this Lao Qu's suggestion?"

He said you were born to do political work.

"After thinking about it later, I realized he made a good point!"

"You're a jack-of-all-trades, that's why we decided to give you more responsibilities!"

I hope you can understand!

"Of course, don't feel pressured. Your top priority right now is the tree planting!"

"If you encounter any difficulties on the dam, be sure to report them to the bureau immediately!"

"Yes, Director Yu!"

"Don't be so serious, this is just us chatting casually!"

"Alright, Uncle Yu, I'll head back now!"

"Go back and prepare. This trip to the dam might mean we won't be able to come back until winter."

"Okay, Xia, you can go back and pack up!"

"I'll personally take you up to the dam first thing tomorrow morning!"

……

"Engineer Chen, how are you feeling?"

"Xia, you're really amazing!"

"I feel like I can breathe very easily now!"

"I feel like I could run two miles in one breath."

"That's good. I'll give you acupuncture twice more when we get to the dam."

"Your lung disease is probably completely cured now."

"Good good!"

Engineer Chen now has unwavering faith in Xia Tian.

Even now, in the summer, people say that eating feces can cure diseases.

He would also not hesitate to go find a pile of shit to eat.

……

after dinner.

"Uncle Liu, I'm going to the dam tomorrow. Before I leave, I'll give you a few more words of advice."

Summer found Old Liu tidying up.

Upon hearing Xia Tian's words, Old Liu put down what he was doing.

Prick up your ears and listen carefully to what Summer has to say.

"The Dragon Boat Festival will be in May in just over two months!"

"Yeah, so what about the Dragon Boat Festival?"

Old Liu was puzzled.

"When you return to the Dragon Boat Festival, find some mugwort and dry it."

"Afterwards, you can soak your feet in the evening and add some dried mugwort to the foot bath water."

"Artemisia, what is that?"

"It's mugwort!"

"Artemisia? Your aunt should have some at home!"

"Auntie has prepared it? Then you can soak it now."

"We'll clean up a bit more around the Dragon Boat Festival."

"This mugwort is a really good thing."

"It has the effects of warming the meridians, removing dampness, dispelling cold, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, regulating menstruation and stopping bleeding, and enhancing immunity."

"Tell the old lady to pack a little more; I'll need some too!"

"Okay, no problem, Xia!"

Old Liu readily agreed to Xia Tian's request.

"Alright, Uncle Liu, you go ahead with your work, I won't bother you any longer."

Silent all night.

……