Chapter 1243 My God!
The people in small rural areas are simple and honest.

But when it comes to important matters, they really do care about appearances.

The county dispatched its only few vehicles.

A group of officials also came out pushing bicycles to greet them.

Such a grand display might seem glamorous and respectable to outsiders, but it didn't bring Lu Miao and Fu Jingyou much positive emotion.

Even after the city cars slowed down upon entering the county, and several meters away, there were elderly county officials in formal attire eagerly waiting for them, Lu Miao and Fu Jingyou did not get out of the car.

Exhausted from the long journey, Lu Miao was already feeling weary.

She was half-asleep and half-awake, while Fu Jingyou wrapped her in a small blanket and held her tightly in his arms.

No one expected to make a big fuss about coming back this time.

After all, it was because staying in Beijing was not peaceful and not conducive to Lu Miao's recovery that he said he wanted to come back.

Fu Jingyou frowned as he scanned the situation outside the car window.

The comrade accompanying them in the front passenger seat happened to turn around:

"Comrade Fu, please wait a moment. I'll get out of the car and talk to them to arrange a car to tow us. That will make things easier in a bit..."

As soon as the young comrade finished speaking, Fu Jingyou shook his head and said:
"No need, let them all go back. I know the way ahead, I'll show you."

The young man hesitated for a moment, then Fu Jingyou continued:

"Please also explain to your superiors later that we are only back to recuperate and need a quiet environment. We do not require any special treatment."

This statement is both tactful and direct, clearly indicating that the speaker doesn't want to attract too much attention.

The young man scratched the back of his head and could only nod dryly:
"Yes."

Without further hesitation, the young man rolled down the passenger window and waved outside:
"Thank you all for your hard work, but please go home first! The leader's idea is that we can still deliver them from now on, and we don't need to send so many people."

According to seniority, young comrades cannot command so many county-level cadres.

But there's nothing we can do; whoever is the most powerful person present gets to decide.

Moreover, since they came all the way with Fu Jingyou and Lu Miao, their primary task is to assist and serve them.

But this is no small matter, such as entertaining or seeing off guests.

When important figures return from the capital, the county is always worried that they might not be treated well enough and something goes wrong.

As soon as the young man in the co-pilot finished speaking, someone immediately stepped forward to mediate.

The car was stuck in place for a long time and couldn't move.

Knowing the intricacies of human relationships and the rules and regulations of officialdom, Fu Jingyou wiped his face and had no choice but to concede:
"If we have to make an arrangement, then let Hu Zhiyuan come."

After hearing this, the young comrade quickly turned to the window and said:

"Is there anyone named Hu Zhiyuan? The leader said someone must accompany him, so let's have him come."

It became noisy outside the car, and I could vaguely hear someone asking who Hu Zhiyuan was.

About two or three minutes later, a thin man was pushed out.

Hu Zhiyuan took the car keys on the spot and replaced the young comrade from the county who was driving. The crowd in front gradually dispersed, and the cars in the city started moving. He followed at the back and started moving as well.

Hu Zhiyuan was initially completely bewildered.

But after driving for a while, seeing the road becoming increasingly familiar, Hu Zhiyuan stared wide-eyed in disbelief:

"Oh my goodness!" Is that what he thought?
Yeah?!
When the car in front turned onto the mountain road leading to Dahe Village, Hu Zhiyuan's hands trembled as he gripped the steering wheel, whether from excitement or nervousness.

The Fu family's house is a detached dwelling, located some distance from the village.

To get from one end of the village to the Fu family's house, there's a narrow road and a pond in between, making it impossible for a car to pass.

After the car entered the village, Fu Jingyou directed the way to stop at Xidaguchang, which was closer to the He family's house.

Three impressive cars drove into the village one after another, making quite a grand and impressive scene. The villagers were all curious about what was going on.

Many people came and gathered around the threshing ground to watch the excitement.

But the people getting off the bus were too busy with their own things to pay any attention to them.

Minmin was the first to get off the bus and go back to call her grandparents.

After getting off the bus at the end, Hu Zhiyuan, with great tact, stepped forward to help several comrades from the city unload the luggage from the trunk.

The local officials didn't recognize him and initially tried to stop him from touching the leaders' things.

When they heard him greet Fu Jingyou as "Brother Fu," the group exchanged glances, seemingly sensing something, and then moved aside to make room for him.

After most of the luggage was unloaded from the car, Fu Jingyou helped Lu Miao put on her coat and got out of the car.

Fu Jingyou addressed the comrades who had accompanied him from the city:
"I have a lot to do right now, and it's almost Chinese New Year, so I won't keep you here to entertain me. Please leave me a car key; I'll return it to you when I'm about to return to Beijing... Also, please pass on a message to my boss to thank him for his kindness."

The city official promptly handed over the car keys, smiling as he said:

"Comrade Fu, please don't say that. The leaders instructed us to do this a long time ago. This is what we should do. We'll leave the car here for you. You can make your own arrangements later. We won't keep you any longer. We'll head back now!"

Fu Jingyou put away the car keys and nodded slightly.

In response to his need for a vehicle, the city sent two cars to deliver it.

Now, after they are taken to their destination, one car will remain in the village for his use, while the others will take another car back to the city.

As soon as the city car rolled down the slope toward the village, He Hongjin and Chen Guifen followed Minmin and caught up.

Upon seeing Lu Miao and Fu Jingyou from a great distance, He Hongjin's loud voice rang out:
"Little Six, Little Six! What's going on?! We just received your letter yesterday, saying you weren't coming back this year. How come you're here again..."

"Uncle, Aunt, let's not talk about this now, let's go home and talk about it first!"

"Okay, okay!"

Seeing that Lu Miao's face was pale and he looked like he was about to collapse.

He Hongjin didn't bother to ask any more questions, and rolled up his sleeves to pick up the luggage on the ground.

The elderly couple instinctively wanted to return to the He family's house, but Fu Jingyou noticed and suggested going back to the East Harvest Field. Only then did the group turn around and head towards the Fu family's house.

Today is the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, and there are only two days left until the Chinese New Year.

Every household in the village had already done a thorough cleaning, and naturally, the He family, who were staying at the Fu family's house, were no exception.

Tian Guihua and He Erge helped the Fu family look after the house, and usually lived in the side room on the right side of the entrance.

The main room has been cleaned up, but there are no mattresses on the beds. Once mattresses are put on, it will be habitable.

Fu Jingyou walked ahead, carrying Lu Miao home. Tian Guihua and He Erge were also extremely surprised to see them.

But there was no time for idle chatter.

Fu Jingyou carried Lu Miao into the house, glanced at her, and called her "Second Sister-in-law".

Tian Guihua understood and quickly made the bed.


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