Chapter 658

Why don't I want Cui Chengshan and Yang Tao to keep seeing each other?

Because Cui Chengshan has already broken up with Li Jia,

Moreover, Yang Tao and Director Qi's relationship is still ongoing.

Wang Ge's side currently has no movement.

I don't know what he's thinking; it's best that everyone remains safe and sound.

After I sent Cui Chengshan away,

I had Xiao Shitou bring a driver to Beishan to drive our car out.

Then go to Xue County to pick us up.

Shi Yong, Yang Tao and I got in the car and returned to Zaocheng.

Xixi has already organized what I said; that way, when I meet Tian Shi, I can directly give him the printed draft, saving a lot of trouble.

Our car quickly arrived at Zaocheng Xin Cheng.

Yang Tao went back to the hotel to rest.

Shi Yong and I went to look for Tian Shi.

I had previously contacted Secretary Qin, who arranged a time for us.

Upon arriving at Tian Shi's office,

Tian Shi saw us come in and was very pleased.

"Jianqiang, you've come, you've worked hard. How was this trip to Beishan?"

I smiled and said, "There's a lot of gain. Tian Shi, take a look at my report."

After saying that, I handed the organized report to Tian Shi to look at.

Tian Shi took it and examined it carefully.

After a while,

Tian Shi slapped his thigh,

"Jianqiang, I never expected that Zaocheng still has such good resources. Are the Hama Spring and Lying Ox Stone you mentioned real?"

I said, "Tian Shi, if I alone say it, it's easy to be false; I've brought Shi Yong over, he can confirm this."

Shi Yong immediately said, "Tian Shi, everything my brother said is true. I have lain on the Lying Ox Stone."

"As long as a man sleeps there, his body becomes different."

"I just got out of the hospital and went to Beishan; I was out of breath on the mountain path, but after lying on the Lying Ox Stone and sleeping, hum, I walked as fast as a gust of wind."

Shi Yong described it vividly.

Tian Shi waved his hand,

"Jianqiang, I believe you."

"In short, our Zaocheng tourism project will definitely be successfully developed."

"How is the current situation in Beishan Village?"

"Tian Shi, because Beishan Village has already been relocated, it's basically deserted. Gourd Village only has an elderly guardian left. The situation in the other villages is similar."

"The main reason is that the mountain area is too poor and inconvenient; the able-bodied have all left the mountains to work elsewhere."

"As long as they can survive outside, they don't want to return to live in the mountain villages."

"I can say that almost every village is empty." I said to Tian Shi.

Tian Shi nodded,

"Yes, our mountain villages are too remote. Relying on that little harvest, how could we feed a whole family?"

"Without people, the mountain villages quickly fall into disuse."

"This is unavoidable. Therefore, we should start rural revitalization as soon as possible."

"You've communicated with Zhu Sheng, and he said the experts from the provincial capital can come anytime, right?"

I nodded,

"Yes, Tian Shi, Zhu Sheng is waiting for our notice."

"Good, contact Zhu Sheng promptly to have him arrange for the experts to come. We need to hurry." Tian Shi said.

"I'll contact Zhu Sheng as soon as I get back." I said.

"Then that's good. What's the situation with Li Jia?" Tian Shi asked after a glance.

"No need to ask; he's asking whether Li Jia has contacted Zhuang Shi."

"I've already arranged for Li Jia to contact Zhuang Shi; Zhuang Shi is currently out on an inspection and will return to Huaihai at the end of the month."

"Then, Li Jia and I will go together to revisit Zhuang Shi." I said.

"Alright, then let's stay in touch."

"We need to pursue both avenues."

"After the experts' evaluation, we still need to plan and design."

"Then submit it for approval by the superiors; if they don't approve, we can't act arbitrarily."

"However, Jianqiang, we must definitely make the preparations." Tian Shi arranged.

I said, "Tian Shi, rest assured, I've been preparing all along."

Tian Shi extended his hand,

"I have a meeting soon, so I won't keep you. Jianqiang, if anything comes up, contact me directly."

"Okay, Tian Shi." I shook hands with Tian Shi and then left his office.

Shi Yong and I had just left the office when we happened to run into Xiao Long.

Xiao Long was carrying many documents, walking hurriedly.

Seeing me and Shi Yong, he immediately stopped.

"Grandpa, Uncle Yong, you've come."

"Xiao Long, let's talk with Tian Shi about Beishan." I said.

"Xiao Long, you're much more handsome than before, and working in the system is great—once you start working here, you instantly become spirited." Shi Yong praised Xiao Long.

Xiao Long smiled sheepishly.

"Thank you for the praise, Uncle Yong. I heard you were hospitalized recently; I was planning to visit you—how did you get discharged?"

"Xiao Long, being hospitalized is no big deal; it's easy to see me—I'll be back in the hospital in a few days." Shi Yong laughed.

"Enough, Shi Yong, stop talking nonsense—going back to the hospital just for show, what are you thinking? Xiao Long, has your father looked for you?" I asked.

"Sigh, Grandpa, this matter is a bit complicated; I'll go to the hotel later to talk with you in detail. I need to deliver documents to Tian Shi. I won't see you off." After saying this, Xiao Long hurried into Tian Shi's office.

Shi Yong and I drove back to the hotel quickly.

After returning to the hotel, Shi Yong took out his phone and called Xiao Qi the nurse.

Shi Yong said many things over the phone that I didn't want to hear.

Because Shi Yong is usually rough around me, when he shows tenderness I find it hard to accept.

I could only go out for a smoke, then have a drink in the hotel lobby.

I was drinking when Xiao Long came in from outside.

I called Xiao Long over.

"Grandpa, it's perfect you're here; Tian Shi has gone to a meeting, and I now have time. I'd like to chat with you."

"What's wrong with Xiao Long? Your father went to look for him—what did he say?" I asked.

"Sigh, don't mention it—my father, after seeing me this time, is even more opposed to my marriage with Fang Rui. He went to Shanghu." After saying this, Xiao Long sighed.

"He went to Shanghu." Xiao Long said, sighing.

"Your father went to Shanghu; he investigated Fang Rui." I asked.

Xiao Long nodded.

"Yes, he went to investigate Fang Rui."

"I never thought he would go to Shanghu. I told him before that Fang Rui's parents died in a car accident, and there's no one left in her family."

"But he doesn't believe it."

"He insists on looking into Fang Rui's family."

"He personally went to Shanghu, to the village where Fang Rui used to live, to ask."

"As soon as he asked, it came out—Fang Rui's neighbors naturally knew what happened to her father."

"He truthfully told my father that Fang Rui's father was a murderer,"

"He personally killed Fang Rui's mother."

"Then he was executed by firing squad."

"After he returned, he was furious,"

"He directly shouted at me, accusing me of deceiving him. This marriage, he will never agree to unless he dies."

After I heard Xiao Long finish speaking,

I said nothing, took out a cigarette from my pocket and handed it to Xiao Long.

Xiao Long took it, lit it, and started smoking.

After we two old men each took a couple of puffs,

I said: "Xiao Long, do you know about Fang Rui's past?"

Xiao Long said: "Grandpa, I know; Fang Rui has told me about it."

"Fang Rui said you also understand her past. Is it true that her father really killed her mother?"

"Xiao Long, this is true. In the past I once served time in prison, supervising death row inmates in the detention center. At that time, Fang Rui's father, Fang Dazhou, was the inmate I supervised."

He told me about his family affairs, because Fang Rui's mother was having an affair with another man, he couldn't stand it, and he secretly electrocuted them to death.

Killing two people at once can only be sentenced to death.

Fang Rui told you this, which shows she doesn't want to deceive you.

She truly loves you.

Xiao Long, Grandfather asks you a question: what do you think?