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"Hello, who is this?" Zhou Zhonghai's voice was loud and clear.

"Minister Zhou, it's me, Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu from the Municipal Party Committee."

"Party Secretary Wu Zhengkai? Oh, Secretary Wu, hello, hello! I've wanted to visit you for a long time, but I haven't been able to find the time."

Xiao Wu on the other end of the phone felt relieved, but Fu Sanjun was terrified. If this old fox became too polite, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"No, no, I should be the one visiting you."

The two of them started to act hypocritically.

"If you put it that way, I can accept it. I have some connection with Secretary Wu's father, General Wu Wanlong. General Wu was a formidable warrior, it's a pity he didn't live long. If he were alive today, he would probably be serving in the central government. However, his military prowess remains."

Fu Sanjun broke out in a cold sweat. Minister Zhou's style had come through: first praise, then kill.

An awkward laugh came from the other end: "Yes, my father is not as good as you. You survived such a dangerous shot."

"That's right, that's fate. I'm lucky, what can I do? Hahaha..."

After a barrage of sharp retorts, Zhou Zhonghai asked kindly, "Little Wu, did you need something from me?"

"Minister Zhou, it's about He Youcai. Could you please make an exception?"

"How can we make an exception?"

"He Youcai is not a greedy person; it was Li Bo who instigated him. Fortunately, only one commune was mismanaged, so no major losses were caused. Could we educate him? After all, the county party secretary of Liuxian County needs someone to do the job."

"Yes, Xiao Wu, you're absolutely right. We're just colleagues; if we make a mistake, we should correct it and not repeat it. Here's what we'll do: I'll go back to the provincial capital tomorrow and talk to the governor. We need to be lenient and come to a solution as soon as possible."

Wu Zhengkai was surprised that Zhou Zhonghai was so easy to talk to, and quickly thanked him, "Thank you for your understanding, leader. I'll wait for your good news."

"Okay, let's talk again next time."

Fu Sanjun slammed down the phone and stared at Zhou Zhonghai in astonishment. They had made up so easily.

So I just forgive the ostracism I suffered, and the pigs of Dashui Village?

"Fu Sanjun, do you know what I hate most?"

"What...?"

"A person who colluded with the enemy and engaged in corruption and bribery. Wu Zhengkai openly protected He Youcai; he's quite audacious. It's clear that his arrogance has been going on for a long time."

Zhou Zhonghai thought to himself that it was time to settle this score.

"You, didn't you promise to help plead for leniency?" Fu Sanjun's eyes darted around.

"I promised to ask the governor to make an exception. In which part of your speech did you listen to me and help plead on my behalf?"

"What do you mean?"

"To be lenient has multiple meanings. I can also be lenient. I will investigate thoroughly. If Wu Zhengkai is implicated, I will not let anyone go unpunished," Zhou Zhonghai said sternly.

It really is a fox, an old fox, but this fox is quite cute.

"Fu Sanjun, you better stay calm. No matter what rumors you hear, your stance cannot change, especially regarding agriculture. If you dare to kick me when I'm down, I'll kill you."

"Yes, I will always be of one mind with Minister Zhou. If I ever change my mind, you can kill me."

"Fu Sanjun, I find you awkward, even your speech is awkward. What do you mean by 'never changing one's heart'? Do you think this is about dating?"

"Hehe, you understand my heart, that's pretty much it."

"General Wu was a real man, it's a pity he raised his son poorly."

"General Wu may be gone, but his reputation remains. Minister Zhou, you've met your match, haven't you?"

"I'm not afraid. He hasn't broken the law, so I can't do anything about him. Even if he has broken the law, I'm not afraid of him. He has a protective charm, and so do I."

Fu Sanjun smiled with relief: "That's good, that's good."

Zhao Jintao worked all afternoon, slept with Fenglin all night, and got up early.

Surprisingly, Jin Tao's mother didn't wake Feng Lin and prepared breakfast, cooking porridge and ten eggs.

"We don't have anything good at home, so take these eggs with you on the road."

"Mom, I have food at school. I'll save it for Fenglin; she's pregnant."

"You feel sorry for her, and I feel sorry for you. You've saved all your money, what good food could you possibly have? Take this, there are a few left at home, save them for Fenglin. Would your mother skimp on her own grandson?" Zhao Jintao had no choice but to accept it.

"Mother, Fenglin is quite far along in her pregnancy, please don't let her go out to work too much."

"Why would I need her? Two pigs, thirty Angora rabbits, and soon we'll need to shear their fur. There's so much work to do in the fields. Don't always blame your mother; your wife is too competitive. Don't think I don't know you're just holding onto a grudge against Qiaoqiao."

"Mother, we don't."

"Qiaoqiao is lucky, she married well. Fenglin isn't bad either. Look at how many college graduates' wives are farmers?"

If this continues, it'll escalate back to the topic of divorce, so Zhao Jintao quickly changed the subject: "Mom, you're a farmer too, do you look down on yourself? I'm not talking to you anymore, you should go to the fields, I'm full."

"Fine, fine, Mother is an outsider." Jin Tao's mother glared at him with dissatisfaction.

Zhao Jintao brought the eggs to the bedroom. Feng Lin was sleeping soundly, which was unusual for him, and had not yet woken up.

Zhao Jintao took five eggs and placed them under Fenglin's pillow, leaving five for Uncle Zhou to eat.

A short while later, a car horn sounded outside, signaling that Zhao Jintao was heading back to school, and Fenglin was also awakened.

"How come I slept like a log? Jin Tao, have you had breakfast yet?"

Zhao Jintao pressed Zheng Fenglin down: "Eat it, it's what Mom made. Sleep a little longer, there are five boiled eggs under your pillow, you can eat them."

"I don't want it, you can take it and eat it on the way."

"I still have some," Zhao Jintao said, opening his pocket to show Feng Lin.

"Don't overwork yourself. Don't do work that you can't finish. Take care of your health."

"Um."

"I'm leaving now, I'm writing to you."

Zhao Jintao kissed Feng Lin's forehead, smiled, and went out.

Feng Lin sat there blankly. When Jin Tao returned, her heart was filled with joy, and she had energy to do anything.

After Jin Tao left, she felt empty inside, listless, and didn't want to move.

"Secretary Gu, thank you for picking me up." Zhao Jintao said gratefully as he jumped into the car.

"It's nothing. We're heading back to the provincial capital today; something's come up there."

"Hmm, which commune did you go to yesterday?"

"I didn't go anywhere, I just slept at the guesthouse."

Zhao Jintao's heart stirred; Uncle Zhou had stayed an extra day just for him.

The Zhou family and he were originally on separate paths, but because he was friends with Qiaoqiao and Yang Zheng, he received the Zhou family's favor. Zhao Jintao remembered this kindness.

At the same time, he was happy for Qiaoqiao; she was blessed.

After picking up Zhou Zhonghai from the guesthouse, they headed to the provincial capital.

"Uncle Zhou, please let me know next time you need to go to the countryside."

I took a two-week leave, but I went back in less than a week.

"I won't be going to the countryside for now; Uncle Zhou has more important things to do. Jin Tao, Director Xia is a skilled person. Work hard with him, and once you've mastered the skills and developed a new wheat variety, I'll buy it from you; it'll be easier to get it on credit."

"yes!"

All the arrangements were for the sake of the work; Minister Zhou really thinks a hundred steps ahead for every one step he takes.

After dropping Zhao Jintao off at school, it was lunchtime, but Zhou Zhonghai wasn't in the mood to eat with Zhao Jintao in the cafeteria and hurriedly returned to his office.