mtl008 Chapter 18 Yu Zheng Apologizes
Chapter 18 Yu Zheng Apologizes
"Xia, did you learn anything about our area before you came?"
At the dinner table, Yu Zheng cautiously probed the issue.
"Director Yu, what specific aspects are you referring to when you say you understand them?"
Xia Tian did not directly answer Yu Zhenglai's question, but instead asked a question in return.
"Oh, this?!"
Yu Zheng was caught off guard by Xia Tian's question.
After thinking for a long time, he finally spoke.
"For example, our local history, culture, and natural environment."
Xia Tian chuckled softly upon hearing this.
"this one……"
Summer deliberately drew out the sound.
He had already figured out why Director Yu was being so enthusiastic towards him.
Isn't it because they're afraid he'll run away once he finds out about the environment in Saihanba?
"Of course I've looked into it!"
"After I returned from the Ministry of Forestry that day, I searched for a lot of information about Weichang County!"
"I know there is a Saihanba here, and I also know that Saihanba used to be a hunting ground for the emperors of the Liao Dynasty."
"Moreover, this was also the place where the Manchu emperors held the Mulan Autumn Hunt."
"The trees here are towering, and the forestry resources are very abundant!"
"It's a rare and wonderful place!"
"Director Yu, I'm not sure if I'm right?"
After Xia Tian finished speaking, she looked at Yu Zheng with a relaxed expression.
"Comrade Xia, you're right, but..."
Yu Zheng thought for a long time, but still didn't know how to start the conversation.
"Director Yu, but I'm only half right, aren't I?"
Summer couldn't help but find Yu Zheng's awkwardness somewhat amusing.
"During the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, the emperor decided to open up the fields for cultivation."
"The soldiers began to cut down trees in large quantities."
"Later, the Japanese invaded, and the immoral Japanese devils went on a rampage of logging."
"Furthermore, the Japanese only cut down trees and did not plant anything, which led to the extensive destruction of the local ecosystem."
"Large-scale desertification has begun in Saihanba."
"Saihanba is now almost like a desert!"
"However, since this place used to be filled with ancient trees, the foundation should still be there!"
"Director Yu, I don't know if what I said is correct or not?"
Yu Zheng stared blankly at Xia Tian, and the other leaders also stared blankly at Xia Tian as he spoke eloquently.
"You're absolutely right!"
Half a day later, Yu Zheng finally realized what was happening.
"Xia, I can tell you're a serious and good comrade!"
"But you haven't seen Saihanba with your own eyes, I'm scared!"
"Director Yu, who said I haven't seen it?"
"When I came to our forestry bureau, I passed through the Bashang area."
"Although I haven't really gone deep inside, just looking at the outside, I know that the situation in Bashang is not optimistic."
"That's one of the reasons I came here."
Xia Tian looked at Yu Zheng and his eyes revealed a strong sense of confidence.
If Earth can have the Saihanba miracle, why can't it create another Saihanba miracle in the summer?
What's more, he also has the system's assistance?
"Comrade Xia, are you serious?"
After listening to Xia Tian's words, Yu Zheng's tiger-like eyes welled up with tears.
"Of course!"
Xia Tian looked at Yu Zheng with a determined gaze.
"it is good!"
Let's give Xia a big round of applause!
"Clap clap clap clap, clap clap clap clap!"
A round of applause erupted in the cafeteria and lasted for a long time.
"Xia, I still need to apologize to you!"
After the applause ended, Yu Zheng looked at Xia Tian and spoke solemnly.
"Director Yu, what do you mean by that?"
"The original purpose of this meal wasn't entirely pure; I wanted to use this opportunity to keep you here!"
"However, after hearing what Xia said, I feel ashamed!"
"I thought you wouldn't come here, but you did!"
"I thought you came here without knowing anything about our place."
"But not only did you learn about it thoroughly, you also came without hesitation!"
"I, Yu Zheng, admire you!"
"Uncle Yu, you're too kind!"
“I came here in the summer with the intention of truly settling down here.”
"Uncle Yu, to be honest, I also have a personal reason for coming here!"
"Oh, what do you say?"
Yu Zheng pricked up his ears, wanting to hear what Xia Tian's ulterior motives were.
"In the past two years, the sandstorms in Beiping have become increasingly serious."
"I specifically investigated the reason and found that it was because of Saihanba."
"Actually, I had already submitted a report to the department before I met you, Uncle Yu, that day!"
"I'm thinking of coming to Saihanba to plant trees and stop Saihanba from becoming desertified."
"Even though I don't know if it will work, I have to give it a try!"
"No, Xia, the more I listen, the more confused I get?"
Yu Zhenglai suddenly interrupted Xia Tian, asking in confusion.
"What exactly is this selfish motive you're talking about?"
"Haha, Uncle Yu, I'm about to say it!"
"Isn't the sandstorm in Beiping getting worse and worse? I've discovered it's because of Saihanba!"
"Have you forgotten where I'm from? My family and friends are all in Beiping!"
"What if I hadn't come, and Beiping had been buried by sandstorms?"
Summer said half-jokingly.
After Xia Tian finished speaking, she noticed that the atmosphere in the cafeteria was a bit off.
"Has the sandstorm gotten this bad?"
"Xia, is what you're saying true? The sandstorms in Beiping are really that bad?"
Yu Zheng looked at Xia Tian and spoke with some concern.
Xia Tian finally realized what was happening when Yu Zheng asked her question.
"Uncle Yu, the situation isn't that serious yet!"
"If we plant trees all over the dam, won't there be no more sandstorms in Beiping?"
"Hey Xia, to be honest!"
“We planted trees on the dam for a whole year last year.”
"More than 5000 seedlings, not a single one survived!"
Yu Zhenglai spoke first.
"Before you came, Section Chief Qu, Engineer Chen, and I were discussing the tree planting on the dam this year."
"Hey~"
Yu Zhenglai let out a long sigh.
The leaders of the Forestry Bureau were not very enthusiastic.
Seeing this, Xia Tian didn't know what to say.
Because he didn't know whether he could actually grow trees that would survive in Saihanba.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the cafeteria became somewhat somber.
"Hey, why are you saying all this? Today is mainly to welcome Xia Xia back!"
After a long while, Yu Zheng finally spoke.
"Perfect timing! Xia also brought two bottles of good wine, and Old Liu's cooking is excellent!"
"Today, with this fine wine and food, let's welcome Xia to the Weichang County Forestry Bureau!"
"Welcome, Xia!"
"Thank you, leaders. I'm new here, and I hope you'll all take good care of me!"
Let's do it together!
"Okay, come on, let's do it!"
……
at the same time.
Beiping City, State Council.
A leader wearing glasses looked at the report submitted by the Ministry of Forestry.
Looking at Xia Tian's name, the old leader's eyes flickered slightly, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
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