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Chapter 1494 There Will Always Be a Second Way
After another bumpy journey, Wang Yan finally returned to Yan City.

Instead of leaving immediately, they strolled to the furniture shop that the city had arranged for them.

The location isn't great, but it's not too remote either. There are state-owned stores, restaurants, post offices, clothing stores, hardware stores, and other shops all around.

What pleased Wang Yan was that across from the furniture shop was a mutton soup shop with a sign in black letters on a white background that read "Hechuan Mutton Soup," indicating that the matter had been successfully implemented over the past period of time.

When he arrived, it was lunchtime. The mutton soup shop was already packed inside, and they had even set up a tent and tables outside, making it just as lively.

The aroma of mutton soup, with a hint of muttony smell, wafted through the air, tempting one's mouth from afar.

Wang Yan strolled inside and headed straight for the kitchen at the back.

"Hey, you can't go into the kitchen..." A little girl saw someone trying to run into the kitchen and quickly ran over to stop them, then she saw Wang Yan's smiling face.

"Ah... Hello, Director Wang." The young girl quickly let go of his hand and greeted him politely.

In Linxian County, few people don't know Wang Yan. This is mainly because Wang Yan is quite active. In addition to regularly refreshing the mutton soup shops in the county, he also likes to take photos everywhere with his camera.

Before, I used to ride my bicycle around, but after returning a few months ago, I started driving a car and going everywhere to see and take pictures.

Given Wang Yan's immense prestige, even those who didn't know him would become curious. Eventually, they would hear about him from someone nearby and learn who he was. Moreover, the mutton soup shop was a commune property, and the young girl was naturally a commune member. If she didn't even recognize Wang Yan, she would get a beating if she went home and told others.

Wang Yan led Hechuan Commune to where it is today, and the people of the commune hold him in high esteem. Even Secretary Zhang's words carry more weight than his.

Of course, Secretary Zhang wasn't the type to vie for fame and credit; he was quite happy to see this situation. Conversely, if Secretary Zhang were the type to vie for fame and credit, he wouldn't be the top leader of Hechuan Commune right now.

There's no such thing as pure unity; it's all about the majority overwhelming the minority, with the minority engaging in all sorts of underhanded tactics. The same applies to Hechuan Commune. It's true that Secretary Zhang ruled with absolute power, and it's also true that some of the lower-level leaders were scheming and manipulative.

The main point is that, assuming Wang Yan doesn't engage in promiscuous relationships, there's absolutely nothing wrong with him.

"Hello," Wang Yan replied with a smile. "How's it going here? Are you settling in well?"

“It’s much better than back home. I never thought I’d be able to come to the city in my entire life,” the girl said simply.

Wang Yan laughed heartily: "Let's think big! We're not only going to the city, but also to Chang'an and the capital. But we can't just chase after the benefits outside. We have to think about bringing those benefits back to our commune and the people of our county so they can all live a good life."

"Yes, Director Wang is right." The young girl leaned closer and asked curiously, "I heard that Director Wang went to find a girlfriend?"

"Have you heard all about it?"

"Everyone in the county knows it."

Wang Yan waved his hand with amusement and took out some money from his pocket: "Give me a big bowl of mutton soup, half a pound of mutton, two flatbreads, a side dish, and a pot of hot liquor."

"Okay." The girl took the money and went into the kitchen.

Wang Yan followed them in, smiling and greeting everyone as he inspected the hygiene in the kitchen.

This was a key point he emphasized: the kitchen had to be thoroughly cleaned every night after work, with particular attention paid to hard-to-reach areas. Even in his spare time, he had to tidy up frequently, to the point of being almost obsessive about cleanliness.

After checking everything to make sure there were no problems, Wang Yan encouraged them and then said, "Brother Sun, go and contact the glass factory later, have them smash this wall and replace it with a new piece of glass."

"Our hygiene is good, and our kitchen is clean. We can't just keep it to ourselves; we need to let everyone who comes to eat see it, so they can eat with peace of mind."

"Okay, I'll have someone contact them this afternoon," Chef Sun replied.

He is the de facto store manager, and he is responsible for the operation of this store. The company's accountant will come to check the accounts regularly.

There are precedents for this kind of exploitation. Previously, the county cook started by bringing bones home, then offal, then mutton, and finally money—a series of steps down a path of corruption. He was severely criticized and is currently undergoing reform through labor reform in the commune. Wherever there's road construction, he goes, and everywhere he goes, people talk behind his back.

It is still quite intimidating.

After all, people can't run away. If you want to commit a crime, you have to consider what will happen if you get caught. There are plenty of examples of this before...

After having a meal at the mutton soup shop, Wang Yan walked to the furniture shop across the street.

The shop is very large, with a big courtyard in the back. There are many people looking at all kinds of furniture, and young girls are following the customers around with big brochures, introducing the products.

When Wang Yan arrived at the backyard, he saw Li Kuiyong talking to someone while smoking a cigarette.

"Oh, Brother Yan, you're back!" Li Kuiyong greeted him happily.

"What are you doing here?" Wang Yan replied with a smile.

"Xiaofang wanted to come to the city for a stroll, and Qinling and Zhong Yuemin also clamored to come, so I came with them. They were wandering around outside, but I found it boring, so I'm helping out with some chores here."

Li Kuiyong asked, "How's your sister-in-law doing over there? Is she doing well?"

"How could it not be good? Being a doctor means a high salary, good status, and her parents can take care of her. She lives a very comfortable life."

"Then you two..."

"She submitted a report to get married first, and we'll talk about other things later."

"Oh, congratulations! Brother Yan, you're not alone anymore, you've started a family!" Li Kuiyong said with a grin. "Now that you're married, shouldn't you try to transfer back?"

Wang Yan glanced at him: "Things are going very well here, why would I go back? I told Xiaobai to wait another three to five years and get everything sorted out here. What, you want to go back? Or is Xiaofang causing trouble?"

"Brother Yan, Xiao Fang does have a lot of problems, but this time it's really not her fault. She had a friend who was assigned to the Great Northern Wilderness, and what happened? Last month, he was transferred back to Beijing and even got a job."

"We're not suffering anymore, but it's still not as good as Beijing. You know everyone there, and you know the place. Now that everyone else has gone back, I'm just feeling restless."

At this time, the policy was relaxed, and care for only children, the elderly living alone, and so on was shown. Not everyone had to go to the countryside.

On the other hand, some educated youth had already returned to the city through illness retirement, hardship retirement, and other means. Next year, a program would be introduced that those who completed two years of labor training could be recommended to other units as workers, further encouraging some educated youth to return to the city. It was truly a case of everyone using their own ingenuity. In the following years, the educated youth who had gone to the countryside gradually returned to the city, reaching a peak of millions in 77 and 78. As a result, the city faced various problems due to the large number of unemployed people…

Wang Yan patted him on the shoulder: "Dayong, it seems you still don't understand our position. Just because others can go back doesn't mean we can. Forget about that, tell me, Dayong, why did I come here to cut in line?"

"He just won't back down. If you had just lowered your head, you wouldn't be suffering here."

"So, what's my situation right now?"

"The whole nation is treating your report like a story, waiting to see just how far you can go."

Wang Yan nodded with a smile: "I made a grand vow. I can't leave until I've done a good job in Linxian. A person should keep their word. I don't care what others think, but at least I should be true to myself. Dayong, I can't leave."

"You and Xiaofang want to go back, but I can't help you. The only person I can help with is my father-in-law. After all, I don't know many people in Beijing, and this isn't just about my own affairs. Do you understand?"

"I understand, Brother Yan. I didn't really think that much about it. I was just thinking that if you go back, you could take us with you." Li Kuiyong's face turned bright red with embarrassment.

Wang Yan knew that this was not Li Kuiyong's original intention, but most likely Tian Fang's doing.

Without Wang's presence, Li Kuiyong wouldn't have been able to control Tian Fang. Tian Fang lacked the hardworking, resilient, and frugal spirit of workers and peasants…

"How about this, I'll talk to the company and give you two a long vacation so you can go back home for the Spring Festival this year. If you two can handle the transfer issues yourselves, then you don't need to come back. I'll take care of the procedures here for you. If you can't handle it, at least it will ease your homesickness."

Wang Yan slapped him lightly. "Let me be clear, I definitely won't forget you when I leave. And if you two are still together by then, of course I won't forget her either. If you've fallen for someone, you have to accept their flaws and not try to change them. If you can accept it, then accept it; if you can't, then you have to reflect on it. Alright, it's not a big deal, don't get emotional with Xiao Fang."

“Then your sister-in-law is great, she doesn’t have that many problems.”

"Well, look at her family background. She has plenty of money and food, and she can get anything done with just a phone call. She doesn't have many problems. She doesn't have any worries at all."

Wang Yan shook his head with amusement, "If she hadn't come from that kind of family background, it's hard to say what her temperament would be like."

"Hey……"

Li Kuiyong sighed and scratched his head, "Brother Yan, why is this so difficult for me?"

"That's how it is. Just figure out what you want. Many people don't know what they really want, and that's why they struggle their whole lives. Once you figure it out, you'll be able to see things more clearly and calmly deal with certain things and problems. You just don't want to use your brain. Just think about it more often. That's the importance of thought. It guides production and life."

Wang Yan waved his hand, "Since everyone's here, go buy some food and drinks. I'll cook a feast tonight, and we can eat, drink, and have some fun together."

"Okay." Li Kuiyong readily agreed and turned to leave.

He's not one to think things through, but he's very decisive in his actions. He never hesitates when Wang Yan tells him to do something, which is a very good quality...

Wang Yan looked around the shop, inquired about the orders and delivery status, and reviewed the ledgers, gaining a clearer understanding of the furniture shop. He then encouraged the staff and began teaching the apprentices how to work.

This area produces simple, high-volume furniture locally. For mid-range products, the furniture factories in the commune handle the production step by step.

As darkness fell, Zhong Yuemin and the others arrived at the furniture shop and met Wang Yan, which sparked another lively scene.

Wang Yan stopped teaching the carpenters how to work and started preparing food. He set up two tables, one for the shop's employees and the other for Wang Yan and his group.

Of course, he couldn't possibly enjoy himself while others watched the spectacle unfold—that would be outrageous. As for the cost of such lavish feasting, it was naturally paid for by him, the leader.

He had a lot of money, all donated by patriotic people in Hong Kong. Although his bandit-like behavior was criticized, no one said anything to him, since his reasons were legitimate.

On the other hand, before he went to the countryside, he raided and robbed ticket scalping gangs in Beijing, and the money he got is still not all spent. This story has been brought up again as his reputation has grown, but it has only spread within a small circle of leaders; no one has made it public.

This is a minor issue; it won't affect anything. On the contrary, if word gets out and people follow suit, that would be a disaster. It would create so much trouble out of thin air.

After all, not everyone has Wang Yan's abnormal fighting power, nor does anyone have Wang Yan's simple and pure background of being all alone without parents or friends, nor does anyone have achieved as many accomplishments as Wang Yan has.

This is a complete anomaly...

After the meal was prepared, everyone ate and drank, and they all inquired about Wang Yan and Zhou Xiaobai's relationship. They expressed their envy that the two could still be so loving despite being so far apart and not having seen each other for more than two years, and they all said that Zhou Xiaobai was a good girl.

After joking around for a while, Zhong Yuemin said, "Brother Yan, I might have to join the army."

After these words were spoken, the entire dinner table fell silent.

"Did the director of the educated youth office arrange this for you?" Wang Yan asked with a smile.

"Yes." Zhong Yuemin didn't mince words. "He was my dad's old subordinate, so I thought I'd take care of him."

“What else could it be? He can decide this matter. You’re definitely going to be a soldier,” Li Kuiyong said. “It’s like heaven never closes all doors. You couldn’t get a soldier in the capital, but you’ve managed to get one here.”

"Hey……"

Zheng Tong sighed softly, "I'm the only one left here to suffer."

"What are you saying? Are Yan Ge and I not human?" Li Kuiyong was very unwilling, looking annoyed.

"How can that be the same, Kuiyong? You're living a very comfortable life with Brother Yan, aren't you? Not to mention Brother Yan, he's the factory director now, and the county leaders all listen to him."

"Hey, watch your words! What do you mean, 'the leaders listen to me'? It just means what I said makes sense, and the leaders adopted my suggestions." Wang Yan defended himself.

"Oh, it's all about the same. When Yuemin was around, the two of us could get together and chat, but now that he's gone, I'm in big trouble."

"It's alright, Brother Yan is busy. Go find Kui Yong to hang out with. You still have money for the trip to Hong Kong, and you're living a comfortable life." Zhong Yuemin chuckled.

He seemed oblivious to Qinling's displeasure, which had been evident ever since he announced his intention to join the army...

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