Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

Chapter 313 Li Tieniu Becomes a Father

And so, Xia Tian took Wu Gaihua and her son to Saihanba Forest Farm.

Li Tieniu had no idea that trouble was about to befall him.

At that moment, he was excitedly swinging the hammer.

Because he's going to Yudaokou to meet a girl this afternoon.

Before long, the driver steadily brought the donkey cart to a stop in front of the forest farm's gate.

"Boss, we've arrived!"

The driver shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice filled with a simple and honest honesty.

He nimbly jumped out of the car and helped unload Wu Gaihua's luggage.

Summer took a dollar out of his pocket and handed it to the driver.

The driver took the money, his eyes widening instantly, his face filled with surprise and fear.

"Boss, this is way too much!"

Summer spoke with a gentle expression and a sincere smile.

"It's not much, you can take it!"

He deeply understood the hardships of life for people at the bottom of society, and since he had encountered such people in this vast world, he wanted to help them however little he could.

It was just my small contribution.

The driver carefully put the money away, a simple and satisfied smile on his face, and thanked him repeatedly.

Summer added another word of concern.

"Slow down on the road!"

Watching the driver slowly drive the donkey cart away, his figure gradually blending into the distant scenery.

Xia Tian then turned to look at Wu Gaihua and her son.

"Hey fellow villager, come with me!"

Summer's tone was kind and gentle.

Wu Gaihua looked at Xia Tian with a somewhat restrained expression, lowered her head slightly, and said softly.

"Sir, we'll just wait for Tie Niu at the entrance!"

Summer waved her hand and said.

"No need, come with me!"

"I also happen to have something to discuss with Comrade Tie Niu."

With that, he led Wu Gaihua and her son toward the interior of the forest farm.

Along the way, the forestry workers they encountered greeted Xia Tian warmly.

"Section Chief Xia!"

Summer smiled and nodded in response to each one, her every gesture exuding humility and friendliness.

After Xia Tian and his two companions disappeared into the distance, the forestry workers gathered in twos and threes and began to whisper among themselves.

"Who do you think is behind Section Chief Xia?"

A young employee asked with a look of curiosity.

Another employee stroked his chin and said in a serious tone.

"In my opinion, she's most likely Xia Gong's wife!"

Someone nearby immediately objected.

"Impossible! Engineer Xia is at most in his twenties, while that guy looks over thirty!"

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, the discussion was lively, and all sorts of speculations filled the air.

Xia Tian brought Wu Gaihua and her son to the technical department office.

He poured them both a glass of water before speaking.

"Please have a seat, both of you. Li Tieniu will be here shortly!"

Wu Gaihua looked around the office with curiosity. It was simple and tidy, with various books and documents placed around it.

She nodded slightly, her eyes filled with restraint and unease.

After Xia Tian finished speaking, she turned and left the office.

He stood outside the door, pondered for a moment, then called over an employee and spoke earnestly.

"Go and tell Feng Cheng and Li Tieniu to come to the technical department office. Tell them to hurry up."

After giving his instructions, he walked toward Yu Zhenglai's office.

"Uncle Yu, I'm back!"

Xia Tian walked into Yu Zhenglai's office and saw Yu Zhenglai looking down at the documents.

Upon hearing the voice, Yu Zhenglai looked up and immediately smiled with delight.

"Xia, you're back!"

As he spoke, he quickly stood up.

"Is everything alright at Mr. Chen's family?"

Xia Tian's expression darkened slightly, and she recounted Chen Gong's matter to Yu Zheng in detail.

After hearing this, Yu Zhenglai's face was filled with grief, and he let out a long sigh.

"Old brother, I'm so sorry I couldn't be here to see you off on your final journey!"

After waiting for Yu Zhenglai's emotions to calm down a bit, Xia Tian hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Uncle Yu, there's something else I need to do!"

Then, he told Yu Zhenglai everything about his encounter with Wu Gaihua.

"What, Tie Niu's wife?"

Yu Zheng was shocked when he heard the news, his eyes widening in disbelief.

As the brother-in-law of the late Captain Feng, Li Tieniu was well taken care of by Yu Zhenglai.

What's more, Li Tieniu had asked his wife to arrange a marriage for him these past two days.

"How could Tie Niu do such a foolish thing?"

Yu Zhenglai frowned, looking somewhat disappointed.

"Uncle Yu, don't worry!"

Xia Tian quickly said.

"I've already called Li Tieniu and Feng Cheng to the technical department office!"

"It's not advisable to draw conclusions before the truth of the matter is clear!"

"Moreover, I believe Comrade Li Tieniu would not deceive the organization!"

Xia Tian's eyes were filled with determination; he would naturally protect the people under his command.

But if Li Tieniu really made a mistake, he would never tolerate it and would personally send him to be reformed.

Just like Zhang Fulin back then.

After listening to Xia Tian's words, Yu Zhenglai pondered for a moment and slowly nodded.

"Xia, you're right. Let's go check out the situation!"

He also wanted to believe that Li Tieniu wouldn't do something so disappointing.

Meanwhile, at the blacksmith's workshop, Li Tieniu was still working hard, sweating profusely.

With his hammer rising and falling continuously, a planting shovel gradually took shape under his careful crafting.

"Blacksmith, take a break. Section Chief Xia wants you to go to the Technical Section office!"

The employee who had just arrived rushed over and conveyed the summer's notice to him.

Upon hearing this, Li Tieniu stopped what he was doing.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead with the towel draped over his shoulder and said loudly.

"Okay, I understand, I'll go right away!"

The forestry worker nodded and turned to leave the blacksmith's workshop.

Li Tieniu put down the hammer in his hand, straightened his clothes, and pondered to himself.

What could Section Chief Xia want with me?

Are they going to fire me?

Thinking of this, a sense of unease welled up in his heart.

But he didn't think too much about it. He tidied himself up and headed towards the technical department office.

Along the way, his pace quickened unconsciously, and various possible scenarios kept flashing through his mind.

At the same time, Feng Cheng also received a notification.

He had just returned from the woods and still smelled of earth.

When he heard that Engineer Xia was looking for him, he frowned slightly, wondering what had happened.

He quickly tidied himself up and headed towards the technical department office.

Summer and Yu Zhenglai also set off from the office and headed to the technical department together.

Neither of them spoke the rest of the way, and the atmosphere was somewhat heavy.

Soon, Xia Tian and Yu Zhenglai were the first to return to the technical department office.

"lead!"

Seeing Xia Tian and Yu Zheng enter, Wu Gaihua stood up awkwardly.

"Sit down, fellow villager!"

"This is our forest farm director, Comrade Yu Zhenglai!"

In the summer, Yu Zheng was introduced to Wu Gaihua.

"Comrade Li Tieniu will be here shortly!"

As Wu Gaihua listened to Xia Tian's introduction, she pondered the familiar name Yu Zhenglai deep in her heart.

"Are you Yu Zheng?"

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Wu Gaihua's mind, and she looked at Yu Zhenglai with eager eyes.

"Yes, I'm Yu Zheng?"

Yu Zhenglai couldn't understand why Wu Gaihua was suddenly so agitated.

"Are you really Yu Zhenglai, the hero who fought the Japanese invaders?"

"Uh, I think so?!"

Yu Zhenglai was also taken aback by Wu Gaihua's excitement.

"I've heard your story since I was a child!"

Wu Gaihua looked excited as she saw Yu Zhenglai.

Just as Wu Gaihua was about to continue, Feng Cheng pushed open the door and entered.

"Mr. Xia, you were looking for me?"

"Director Yu!"

Looking at the people who appeared in the office, Feng Cheng glanced at the sign on the door.

The words "Technology Office" are printed on the sign at the entrance.

"I didn't go to the wrong place!"

"Feng Cheng, please have a seat!"

Xia Tian gestured for Feng Cheng to sit down first.

Upon hearing this, Feng Cheng had no choice but to suppress his doubts for the time being, and casually pulled up a chair and sat down.

Wu Gaihua had never met Feng Cheng, and naturally did not know the relationship between Feng Cheng and Li Tieniu.

However, with a stranger in the office, Wu Gaihua naturally could no longer express her admiration for Zheng Lai.

Soon, Li Tieniu appeared in the technical department office.

After seeing Li Tieniu, Xia Tian looked at Wu Gaihua.

"Comrade Tie Niu, please have a seat!"

Xia Tian gestured for Li Tieniu to sit down, and Li Tieniu did as he was told.

At this moment, his mind was completely focused on Xia Tian looking for him, and he did not notice Wu Gaihua standing to the side.

"Fellow!"

Xia Tian called out to Wu Gaihua, indicating that she could begin.

"Tiedan, quickly call him Dad!"

Without saying a word, Wu Gaihua immediately ordered Li Tiedan to call him "father".

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