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Chapter 1360 Stay

On the other side, Section Chief Hou and Officer Xu from the Beijing Security Department did indeed launch a surprise attack, secretly monitoring Feng Cheng's whereabouts.

Sure enough, Feng Cheng, who had ordered chicken stew with mushrooms at the cafeteria, happily returned to Tang Qi's place with the meat and vegetables.

As soon as he arrived in the village, he was spotted by Section Chief Hou and Qu He, who had been following him for some time, and they arrested Feng Cheng immediately.

Seeing people surrounding them, Feng Cheng immediately realized that Tang Qi had been exposed, so he ran while shouting, "What are you doing!"

"Stop! Run again or I'll shoot!" Section Chief Hou shouted. "Tang Qi is definitely hiding inside. Go in and search!"

"Don't move!" Seeing that Feng Cheng was still struggling, Qu He immediately pressed him down and said with a stern face, "Feng Cheng, Feng Cheng, I gave you a chance!"

"Let me tell you, I was a scout before liberation. We discovered your little tricks a long time ago!"

"Tang Qi, run!" Feng Cheng shouted, "Jump out the window and run!"

"Don't talk, behave yourself!" Qu He said, holding Feng Cheng's arm behind his back.

After a thorough search, they found nothing. Feng Cheng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that they hadn't found anyone; thankfully, Tang Qi wasn't there.

"Tell me, where did she go!" Section Chief Hou demanded sternly.

Since Tang Qi wasn't there, he was naturally not afraid, and so he said arrogantly:

"I was just kidding, I was just teasing you guys, there's no Tang Qi at all!"

"You'd better tell me the truth!"

"Say!"

"Confess!" The crowd immediately began interrogating him, while simultaneously searching the house for any suspicious items.

"What is this!" Soon, Officer Xu saw a torn red double happiness character.

Upon seeing this, Feng Cheng instinctively shouted, "Those are mine, put them down!"

"Feng Cheng, the evidence is irrefutable. What else do you have to say?" Section Chief Hou asked sternly.

With Lin Hao's involvement this time, Tang Qi did not write that farewell letter to Feng Cheng.

But the double happiness symbol torn in two signifies Tang Qi's resolve, representing the end of their relationship.

At this moment, Feng Cheng stared blankly at the torn-up double happiness character, his mind a complete mess, and he had no reaction to the questions from Section Chief Hou and Cadre Xu.

Subsequently, they had no choice but to take Feng Cheng back to Weichang Pass and find Yu Zheng to handle the matter.

Although everyone knew that Tang Qi must have lived in the village before, in Feng Cheng's uncle's house.

But that was just speculation. No letter was left for Feng Cheng, nor was there any substantial evidence. With only a red silk double happiness character paper-cut, Section Chief Hou and the others couldn't do anything to Feng Cheng.

With Yu Zheng intervening, the matter was dropped, but the investigation into Tang Qi was not abandoned.

Feng Cheng was also put in solitary confinement by Yu Zheng, but unexpectedly, Feng Cheng started a hunger strike, which worried everyone to death.

Meanwhile, Lin Hao and Tang Qi's relationship grew closer over time as they developed feelings for each other.

Tang Qi originally thought that if she hid with Lin Hao for a few days, she would have a chance to leave Saihanba after Section Chief Hou and the others left.

As a result, Lin Hao took her to the train station several times, only to find her portrait posted there each time. Each disappointment brought her to the brink of collapse.

When she was on the verge of collapse, Lin Hao carefully comforted her. When she woke up again, she felt at peace and even hoped that life would continue like this forever.

I've been living in fear and anxiety for a while now, and it's been a long time since I've had such a relaxing rest, especially these last few days!

Tang Qi slept for half a day on the soft, fluffy bed before finally waking up.

She sat up from Lin Hao's embrace, lingeringly stroking Lin Hao's resolute face, her heart filled with mixed feelings, yet also a restless desire.

Especially after the passion subsides and rationality returns, what remains is emptiness and confusion.

She took revenge on Feng Cheng by giving herself to this man she had only met once. And then what?

Should she stay? Or go to Hong Kong Island to find her aunt? Tang Qi felt a little confused.

He looked at Lin Hao's chiseled face, then kissed Lin Hao on the forehead and murmured to himself:
"If only I had met you sooner!"

"It's not too late now!" Lin Hao opened his eyes, pulled her over, and covered her with his clothes.

The two embraced and gazed at each other, then Lin Hao looked at Tang Qi sincerely and said, "Can you stay for me?"

Tang Qi's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively resisted: "Stay? In what capacity? Someone who can't see the light of day...!"

"I understand you. Like a small boat without a harbor, you live tenaciously, helpless and alone."

"Actually, I regretted it when I sent you to the train station. I desperately hoped that you would stay."

"But I know you yearn for freedom, and I shouldn't selfishly bind you to my side!"

"But now that you can't leave for the time being, why not try staying? You're looking for freedom, but you can be free here too!"

Lin Hao raised his hand and gently brushed away the sweat-dampened strands of hair from her forehead, looking intently at her:
"I can be your haven, where you can live freely without worrying about being disturbed."

"You~!" Tang Qi, who was extremely insecure at the moment, was stunned when she heard Lin Hao's sincere words.

Then Tang Qi said incredulously, "Aren't you afraid?!"

"I'm scared, but I don't care!" Lin Hao said resolutely without fear.

"You don't care about my identity!"

"You're the only one I care about!"

"But we've only known each other for three days!"

"If love at first sight is an eternity, then the fact that we've known each other for three days means we've been together for 259200 years."

As he spoke, he put his arm around Tang Qi's shoulder and pulled her into a tight embrace.

Taking advantage of Tang Qi's emptiness, Lin Hao's sweet words instantly touched her and filled her with affection.

However, Tang Qi quickly calmed down and realized that if she stayed, she would inevitably have to face Feng Cheng.

Thinking about this, Tang Qi became even more hesitant.

Actually, she didn't know whether she should leave or not, but since she couldn't leave for the time being, she decided to settle down for the time being and think it over carefully.

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As spring draws closer and the tree-planting season approaches, Yu Zheng organizes a meeting for everyone.

"Let me start by saying that we need to plant trees this spring. Our bureau has already applied for saplings from higher authorities. According to the plan previously drafted by Engineer Chen and the forestry expert, we will first plant grass checkerboards to stabilize the sand." "However, after reporting to higher authorities, their opinion is that the whole country is currently suffering from disasters and there is no spare capacity to support us in conducting such an experiment."

"Ah, does this mean all the plans have to be stopped? What about those trees? Are we not going to plant them?" the crowd asked in surprise and uncertainty.

"No, that's not it!" Yu Zhenglai cleared his throat before continuing:

"The higher-ups' idea is that we should first conduct a small-scale trial to confirm its effectiveness, and then launch a large-scale operation after the disaster has passed!"

"Not only that, but the issue of seedling survival rate has yet to be substantially resolved!"

"So, just like in previous years, the main task is to mobilize comrades to go up the dam to plant trees. After the trees are planted, some people still need to stay on the dam!"

"This~!" When the topic of planting trees on the mountain came up, everyone fell silent. Over the years, they had planted many trees on the mountain and had also stayed in the dam area. Not only were the days difficult, but more importantly, they had not seen any results, so they were somewhat discouraged.

Yu Zhenglai sat in the main seat. Seeing that everyone was not very interested, he took a sip of tea and then looked at Qu He and asked, "Old Qu!"

Qu He licked his lips, then said with a troubled expression, "I haven't made any progress here!"

"The main problem is that our comrades have all complained that after three years of trying, not a single seedling has survived, and they've lost all confidence!"

"I've spoken to several comrades, but no one is willing to go!"

Yu Zhenglai was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this, but it was within his expectations. He then looked at Engineer Chen and called out his name:
"Old Chen, stop arguing, you tell us!"

"Logically speaking, I'm in charge of technical work!" Engineer Chen said with a helpless expression.

"As a leader, it's my duty to go to the dam first, but it just so happens that our sub-farms below the dam are at a critical time for pest and disease control, and I can't be in two places at once!"

After they finished speaking, they looked at each other. If their superiors supported them, they would really like to try planting saplings together starting from the grass squares.

But now that they don't have the support of their superiors, they naturally started to back down. Their first reaction was, how could they possibly succeed without the support of the state?

"How about we don't go up this year? It's not that we're afraid of hardship, but who would dare to take on this job if they didn't have the skills?"

"Besides, planting trees on the dam is too difficult!"

Hearing the crowd's discussion, Director Yu sighed inwardly. He hadn't expected the drought to be so severe this year, ruining their plans.

Then he looked at Lin Hao, who had remained silent:
"Expert Lin, you are an expert from Beijing and the technical leader of our tree planting task force. Why don't you say a few words to everyone?"

Lin Hao nodded, then stated his opinion directly:
"Yes, I agree to conduct a small-scale experiment first. Firstly, we can see the results, and secondly, we can do other preparatory work in advance!"

"I'm the technical lead in this tree-planting task force, so naturally I'll be staying on the dam!"

“Cheng Gong was supposed to come with me, but those three branch farms need to be protected against pests and diseases, which is no small matter, so Cheng Gong definitely can’t be absent!”

“We can’t just rob Peter to pay Paul, so Chen and I will split up for now. I’ll go to the dam and see if I can get the trees to survive. Even if I fail, it’ll still be a learning experience!”

"If the plan succeeds, we'll implement it on a large scale once the country recovers. So starting tomorrow, I'll be staying in Bashang!"

“I had already built a dugout on the dam, so this time I will be the vanguard. If it succeeds, then the first step of our plan will be a success.”

"Then send more people, proceed step by step according to plan, and then I, Engineer Chen, will discuss the nursery matter again."

“Our seedlings used to be brought from other places, and they might not adapt to our dry land. So Mr. Chen and I have already studied the nursery situation.”

Lin Hao didn't waste any time; he stood up and began to re-plan.

Lin Hao made many improvements along the way, so as long as the experiment is successful this time, planting trees and greening the dam will only be a matter of time.

"But, Engineer Chen, what about the conditions of this dam?"

Yu Zhenglai was stunned when he heard Lin Hao's words. He didn't expect this expert from Beijing to be so decisive, especially when he heard that Lin Hao had already built a dugout.

This made Yu Zheng wonder what kind of deity had arrived.

"Director, don't worry. I've adapted to the environment in Bashang over this period of time, and I'm basically fine now. Besides, Weichang is already a tough place, so it won't be much harder there. Don't worry."

"Alright, since that's the case, I won't say anything more!" Yu Zhenglai praised happily upon hearing this.

"Then let's wish Expert Lin a great success. If he succeeds, I will recommend him to my superiors for commendation."

Seeing Lin Hao's resolute attitude, Yu Zhenglai was so excited that he couldn't find anything to say.

"Report!" Just as everyone was finalizing the decision, the conference room door suddenly opened.

Then Feng Cheng walked straight in, and Qu He said in an annoyed tone:
"Not going to continue the hunger strike? You know to go find a leader now? We're in a meeting right now, go outside and wait!"

Qu He didn't give Feng Cheng a friendly look when he arrived.

You should know that because of Feng Cheng's matter, the people from the capital gave him a lot of attitude and made him apologize a lot.

"I didn't make a mistake." Feng Cheng looked at Qu He listlessly, but his stubbornness was still there.

"What did you say?" Qu He slammed his hand on the table and stood up, glaring angrily at Feng Cheng.

"Was it wrong for me to want to keep the person I love? But they say I'm covering for them. Was it wrong for me to love this land? But the person I love has left me!"

As Feng Cheng spoke, tears streamed down his face.

"Alright, alright, get out of here. Nobody's listening to you being a poet. We're in a meeting."

Qu He didn't want to say anything more. If Yu Zheng hadn't told him about his father's existence, he wouldn't have wanted to talk to him at all.

Speaking of Tang Qi, it was he who helped fool Section Chief Hou and the others. In any case, Qu He was disappointed in Feng Cheng.

"I want to apply to plant trees in Bashang!!" Feng Cheng suddenly shouted.

"What? Say it again?" Yu Zhenglai thought he had misheard Feng Cheng's words and stood up abruptly.

You should know that after Feng Cheng arrived here, he never went back to the dam. Was he traumatized and lost his mind?

"I want to apply to plant trees on the dam!" Feng Cheng replied to Yu Zhenglai with a firm and resolute look in his eyes.

"No, your problem isn't finished yet. Planting trees in the dam area is a technical challenge. How can we let someone like you, who only knows how to cut down trees, go there?"

Upon hearing Feng Cheng's words, before Yu Zhenglai could even express his opinion, Qu He stood up.

"I am a student at Beijing Forestry University. I made a mistake, and you can punish me, but you cannot stop me from applying for a job!"

"You're a timber processing major, can you even grow living trees?" Engineer Chen didn't have a good impression of Feng Cheng either.

Although there is no evidence or conclusion, everyone is neither blind nor deaf, and they have naturally heard about Feng Cheng and Tang Qi's affair.

In addition to playing the accordion during the day and reading late at night, and his hunger strike these past few days, everyone in Weichang had a bad impression of him.

(End of this chapter)