Reborn 73 years later, he takes his mother-in-law hunting in the mountains.

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Mei Ping couldn't help but feel nervous.

The voices of the outsiders were rough and bold, exuding a strong sense of江湖 (jianghu, the martial arts world).

Mei Ping felt something was off.

According to his resume, Yuan Tianshu is a cultured person who worked in education in the army, but now when you listen to him speak, he doesn't seem to have any scholarly air about him at all.

However, Hao Limin has also explained this.

It is said that after the founding of the People's Republic of China, Yuan Tianshu contracted a strange illness.

He was once mentally challenged and seemed dazed.

He recovered somewhat after receiving treatment at the hospital.

At first, the doctors thought it was dementia caused by brain atrophy, but this was irreversible. Unexpectedly, Yuan Tianshu recovered later.

His personality changed from then on, and he could no longer clearly remember the culture he had been exposed to, such as poetry and classical texts.

Those who knew him were aware of his illness, and those who came into contact with him later thought that this was just his personality.

Later, everyone became familiar with what he looks like now.

It all comes down to that illness.

Even after he fell ill, he couldn't remember many things from the past.

It also affected the dexterity of my right hand, which I have to train by playing with walnuts. I can no longer write good calligraphy, and I have to sign my name with my left hand.

When Mei Ping was investigated, her resume also mentioned that illness.

It took me about three years of illness before I was able to resume normal social interactions.

She hadn't believed Lu Yao's doubts about Yuan Tianshu at first, but after hearing Yuan Tianshu's voice through the door, she couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

The two of them remained silent, listening to the sounds outside the door.

Yuan Tianchu sat down in the next room with someone, I don't know who.

The wall next door is made of wood panels. You can't hear someone whispering, but if you speak loudly, they can hear you clearly.

Yuan Tianchu's voice was loud and clear as he chatted with another person.

The voices from next door could be heard clearly.

"Director Fang, come, come, have a seat. The boiled pork slices at this restaurant are absolutely amazing, you'll know once you try them."

Yuan Tianchu said with a smile, sounding like he was treating.

"Mr. Yuan, you're too kind. I should be the one treating you."

Another voice, sounding to be around ten years old, spoke in a somewhat affected tone.

"Don't be so polite. It's only natural for a teacher to treat his students to a meal." Yuan Tianshu laughed heartily. "Waiter, bring us a Western dish first—boiled sliced ​​pork, sweet and sour pork, and stir-fried eggplant, potatoes, and green peppers, and a soup."

The waiter responded and the footsteps faded into the distance.

Director Fang asked, "Mr. Yuan, did you call me here today to give you some instructions?"

"It's not really an instruction," Yuan Tianchu paused, "I just wanted to ask you, has the location for the lumber mill been decided yet?"

"It's settled, it's Jiapigou, which Yuan Hai recommended. The bureau held a meeting to discuss it. That place is near Tu'erling, has abundant timber resources, and transportation is passable. It's just..."

"What is it?"

"It's about the deputy factory manager candidate. It was Lu Yao, whom you recommended. I checked him out, and he's way too young! Can he really manage such a large factory as deputy manager?"

Lu Yao listened from next door, glancing at Mei Ping, who remained silent but was also listening.

Yuan Tianchu smiled, his laughter carrying a hint of kindness:

"Being young is good; youth brings energy. This kid is the militia company commander and production team leader. He leads the villagers hunting and runs a winery, and he's doing very well. You didn't go to his wedding, but there were several county magistrates and bureau chiefs there. He has a lot of connections."

Director Fang paused for a moment, then said:

"He has a wide network of connections, but he's still too young. We've invested tens of thousands in this lumber mill, what if..."

"There's no 'what if'."

Yuan Tianshu interrupted him:

"Director Fang, to be honest with you, what I valued about him was his youth. As people get older, their thinking becomes rigid, and they become hesitant and timid. Besides, if you don't appoint a local as deputy factory director, how can you maintain good relations with the village? How can you motivate the villagers?"

Director Fang remained silent.

Yuan Tianshu continued:

"Lu Yao is the militia company commander and has a lot of prestige in the village. The factory is located there, and there will be a lot of dealings with the villagers. With him mediating, it will save a lot of trouble. If you send an outsider, he will be causing conflicts with the villagers every few days. Will the factory still be able to operate?"

Director Fang pondered for a moment:

"What Mr. Yuan said makes sense."

"It's not just a matter of logic, it's a fact. What's the most important thing in getting things done? It's people. If you find the right people, you're halfway there. I have high hopes for Lu Yao. If you trust me, give him a chance."

Director Fang laughed: "Mr. Yuan, you flatter me. Since you've said so, how could I not believe you? Alright, it's settled then. I'll issue the appointment document later."

"That's right." Yuan Tianchu laughed heartily. "Come on, the food's here, let's eat!"

The sounds of cups, plates, and bowls could be heard from next door.

Lu Yao sat in the chair, his face expressionless.

Mei Ping looked at him and whispered:

"He's trying to help you."

Lu Yao nodded without saying anything.

Mei Ping added, "Did you hear that? Mr. Yuan is genuinely good to you. And you still doubt him?"

Lu Yao glanced at her and suddenly smiled:

"Sister Mei, why do you think he's helping me so much? Is it consistent with his usual personality?"

Mei Ping was taken aback:

"What do you mean? You mean... he's framing me?"

Lu Yao listened while pondering.

However, they did not lose themselves in Yuan Tianshu's praise.

There were two other officials from the Forestry Bureau on Yuan Tianshu's side, who also fawned over him.

Lu Yao and Mei Ping barely spoke to each other in the room.

Seeing that Mei Ping had almost finished eating, Lu Yao reached out and patted her shoulder:

"Sister Mei, you go back first and try to find out Yuan Tianshu's blood type. I'll come over tomorrow."

"And you, where are you going?"

"I'll go check next door!"

Mei Ping stood up in surprise, her voice low but her nervousness evident:

What are you doing there?

Lu Yao suspected Yuan Tianshu and was plotting with her how to investigate him. Mei Ping was puzzled when he said he wanted to go over there in this situation, not knowing what he was planning to do next.

Lu Yao smiled slightly and whispered in her ear:

"I guess he knows I'm in this house. But going over would make me seem guilty, so I'll play along."

"What do you mean?"

Mei Ping was even more puzzled.

She looked at Lu Yao with her big eyes.

Lu Yao leaned closer and whispered in her ear:

"My car is right downstairs, and the words 'command center' are very obvious. With his experience, he couldn't have missed it. I could tell he was deliberately raising his voice, and every word he said was on my behalf. Even if he genuinely wanted to promote me, it went a bit too far. He was probably afraid I wouldn't hear him!"

Mei Ping thought what he said made sense, but she still couldn't be sure that a veteran cadre would go to such lengths to treat Lu Yao this way.

Is she trying to please him or bribe him?

Why?

You said he was famous... Many departments invited him to come out of retirement as an honorary consultant, but he refused.

You say he did it for profit... but President Yuan has voluntarily given up a lot of government benefits.

Why would you try to please Lu Yao?

"Go back first, and don't forget what I told you."

As he spoke, his lips, which were close to her ear, suddenly moved forward and gently kissed Mei Ping's cheek:

"I was just teasing you today, not angry with you. Don't be wary of me in the future; I'm doing this for your own good. If you're in trouble, I'd risk my life to save you!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

Mei Ping was stunned for a few seconds before she came to her senses.

She covered her cheek where he had kissed her and cursed:

"You brat, you have a wife and you're still flirting with me!"

But I felt as sweet as if I had drunk honey.

Because she believed Lu Yao's words.

True friends are hard to come by in this life. If you have a friend who would risk their life for you, what more could you ask for?

Lu Yao risked his life to save her more than once, and Mei Ping knew it even if he didn't say it.

When he told her, Mei Ping was even more moved.

It's just a pity... we can only be friends in this lifetime.