Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

Chapter 326 Qu He's New Post (1)

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, Xia Tian quickly let go of Meng Yue's clothes.

As the person involved, Meng Yue naturally saw where Xia Tian's hand was gripping.

A blush, like the morning glow, quickly crept onto Meng Yue's face.

She lowered her head, her eyes darting around in a panic.

"Comrade Xiao Meng, be careful when you walk!"

To ease the suffocating awkwardness, Xia Tian had no choice but to change the subject.

His voice unconsciously rose slightly, as he tried to cover up his inner turmoil.

"Uh-huh!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yue nodded shyly, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

"Meng Yue, are you alright?"

Qin Xuemei and Shen Mengyin were also bewildered by Meng Yue's sudden situation.

Only then did he realize what was happening, and he quickly asked with concern.

"I'm fine, Xuemei!"

Meng Yue calmed herself down a bit and tried to make her voice sound calm.

"I tripped a little, but luckily Engineer Xia was there!"

She looked up, forcing herself to remain calm as she gazed at Xia Tian.

"Thank you, Engineer Xia!"

However, her slightly trembling voice betrayed the unease she felt at that moment.

"It's alright, just be more careful next time!"

Summer responded in the same way, feigning composure.

She forced a smile, but her heart was pounding with anxiety.

That was just a bit too exciting.

How did he manage to grab Meng Yue there so precisely?

His ears burned slightly, and he didn't dare to meet Meng Yue's gaze.

"Then, Engineer Xia, we won't disturb your meal any longer!"

Meng Yue said something else, as if she was eager to escape the awkward atmosphere.

He pulled Qin Xuemei and Shen Mengyin along and hurriedly headed towards the canteen's food serving window.

Watching Meng Yue's departing figure, Xia Tian slowly sat back down in her seat.

He gulped down the millet porridge in the bowl.

The scalding hot porridge went down his throat, but it did nothing to dispel the heat and panic in his heart.

He then quickly left the cafeteria.

He needed to find a place to calm himself down and let his panicked heart regain its peace.

……

Meanwhile, in Weichang County.

Qu He, along with his wife and children, set off from Weichang County to report to Saihanba Forest Farm.

When Yu Zhenglai saw his old friend and former subordinate standing in front of him, a delighted smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Old Qu!"

He quickly went to greet Qu He and warmly shook his hand.

"How are you lately?"

"Everything is fine, everything is fine!"

Qu He looked at his old friend whom he hadn't seen in a long time, and his face was filled with a happy smile.

The two stood there, looking at each other like long-lost relatives, their eyes full of concern.

When old friends meet after a long separation, a round of pleasantries is naturally inevitable.

They talked about everything from everyday life to work, and from their children's growth to changes in their families.

As the conversation went on, the topic gradually shifted to the passing of old friends.

"I was planning to see Old Chen off after what happened last time."

A hint of regret flashed in Yu Zhenglai's eyes, and he sighed.

"But I was notified of a meeting at the last minute, so I couldn't go to see Old Chen off on his final journey."

His voice was low and filled with guilt and regret.

"Old Chen is finally enjoying a good life!"

Hearing Yu Zhenglai's sigh, Qu He gently comforted him, her eyes also filled with nostalgia and sadness.

"By the way, Lao Yu, where's Xia Xia?"

Qu He suddenly remembered summer.

"It's been a long time since I've seen him, and I really miss him!"

When Qu He asked about Xia Tian, ​​Yu Zheng hesitated for a moment, and his expression became somewhat complicated.

Xia is busy!

He paused and continued.

"A new branch farm has just been established, and Xia is now the manager of the branch farm!"

Upon hearing that Xia Tian was now the head of a branch of the forest farm, Qu He felt a ripple of emotion.

Looking back a few years ago, when he was still the deputy director, he had just arrived in Weichang County in the summer.

Later, he was promoted to director of the Weichang County Forestry Bureau and concurrently served as commander-in-chief. Xia Tian was his deputy commander.

Later, he remained the director of the Weichang County Forestry Bureau.

Xia Tian has become the head of the technical department of Saihanba Forest Farm thanks to his outstanding abilities.

Now, Xia Tian has become the head of a branch of the Saihanba Forest Farm.

However, he was still the director of the Forestry Bureau of Weichang County.

No, he's no longer the bureau chief.

In an instant, many thoughts flashed through Qu He's mind.

He felt a mixture of surprise, emotion, envy, and a complex mix of feelings that were hard to describe.

"Old Qu, there's something I hope you can be mentally prepared for!"

Seeing the constantly changing expression on Qu He's face, Yu Zhenglai decided to tell him the news anyway.

If Qu He can accept it, that would be even better.

If Quhe cannot accept it, I can find him a new position.

As for making Qu He the branch manager, he would be his deputy in the summer.

Yu Zhenglai hadn't even considered it.

After all, he wanted to groom Xia Tian as his successor.

He could only swallow his pride and compromise, playing the bad guy and bearing the blame.

"what's up?"

Qu He looked at Yu Zhenglai with a puzzled expression in her eyes.

"The reason I transferred you to the forest farm this time is to make you the deputy director of the first branch of the forest farm!"

Yu Zheng looked into Qu He's eyes and slowly began to speak.

"That means I'll be Xia's assistant!"

Qu He was visibly taken aback when he heard Yu Zheng's words.

Is he Xia Tian's deputy?

The news struck him like a thunderbolt.

As Xia Tian's former superior, he never expected that he would be overthrown and Xia Tian would suddenly become his superior.

Isn't this script a bit too fantastical and dramatic?

Is this what they mean by the impermanence of life, like the large intestine enclosing the small intestine?

In an instant, many thoughts flashed through Qu He's mind.

However, after a brief moment of surprise, Qu He's gaze hardened.

After thinking for a moment, he said solemnly.

"I will resolutely obey the organization's arrangements!"

His voice was strong and clear, without the slightest hesitation.

"Alright, Lao Qu, I thought you wouldn't understand!"

Hearing Qu He's words, Yu Zhenglai breathed a sigh of relief and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

"What, Lao Yu, in your eyes I, Lao Qu, am a person without any vision?"

Qu He said with a smile.

"how could be?"

"However, Xia was, after all, a..."

"Aren't you afraid you might do something rash?"

"Hey, Lao Yu, Xia is capable and talented. I, Qu He, am completely convinced of his abilities."

Qu He's expression turned serious, his eyes filled with admiration and affirmation for Xia Tian.

"Xia can grow trees that survive in Saihanba!"

"Don't even mention asking me to be Xia's assistant, I'd be happy to be her clerk!"

It must be said that Qu He, as a veteran revolutionary, has an exceptional level of ideological awareness.

"Alright, Lao Qu!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Zheng patted Qu He on the shoulder.

"I'll arrange a dorm room for you first, then we'll go eat! After we eat, I'll take you to find Xia!"

"it is good!"

Qu He agreed without hesitation.

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