Chapter 162: Rewards don't stay overnight

"Honey, where's your little lover? Why hasn't she come yet?" Lin Wei linked arms with Chen Yang, her beautiful eyes fixed on the direction of Qingshui County town.

"Can you speak properly?" Chen Yang put up with this jealous person; even doing a charity event, she comes to keep an eye on him. Actually, if he and Liu Qingqing really wanted something to happen, it would have happened in Xingcheng.

"All right, my dear Chen Zong, when is your little junior coming?" Lin Wei switched to a coquettish tone and asked again.

Chen Yang got goosebumps all over. He said unhappily, "You still have her number; just ask her yourself!"

Lin Wei pursed her lips and snorted coldly, "There's no reason for the main wife to actively go look for the mistress."

Chen Yang got a little angry. "I have nothing to do with her. If you keep making trouble for no reason, I'll just go back."

"Don't go, I was just joking with you. I was wrong, isn't that enough?" Seeing Chen Yang really angry, Lin Wei hurriedly apologized.

Chen Yang ignored her and was about to return to the small truck when he saw Zhou Zhengyang drive back again. When he got out of the car, he was accompanied by a middle-aged woman in black clothes. This woman had also been in the welcoming lineup for the town officials.

"Secretary Zhou, weren't you accompanying Deputy Mayor Xu and County Magistrate Jia for an on-site inspection? How come you're back again?"

"I took some leave and will head back right away." Zhou Zhengyang pointed to the middle-aged woman beside him and said to Chen Yang, "This is Director Ma Chunmei of the Social Affairs Office. She's very familiar with the education system of Coiling Dragon Town; she'll show you around in a bit."

Chen Yang shook hands with Ma Chunmei and then smiled at Zhou Zhengyang, saying, "Secretary Zhou, just make a phone call; there's no need to come in person."

Zhou Zhengyang said solemnly, "Others can slack off, but your younger brother's matter must be handled personally."

Chen Yang expressed his thanks again. Zhou Zhengyang then gave Ma Chunmei some details before driving off.

With Ma Chunmei in the middle, Chen Yang also felt awkward giving Lin Wei a cold shoulder. The three chatted on and off for a while, and Liu Qingqing's volunteer bus finally came slowly from afar.

Chen Yang waved at the bus, and it soon stopped not far away. After a moment, Liu Qingqing and Su Mingyue were the first to jump out. Liu Qingqing ran to Chen Yang's side, laughing, and deliberately gave Lin Wei a provocative look. Su Mingyue walked up to Lin Wei and gave her a warm hug.

"Su Su, long time no see, you seem to have gained a bit of weight."

"Really? Where did I gain weight?"

Su Mingyue anxiously glanced at her own body; she had already been controlling her diet as much as possible, so why did she still gain weight!

Lin Wei sighed, "How can you not gain weight when you're always with a foodie!"

Su Mingyue fell silent at once. Liu Qingqing broke down, "Hmph! Isn't it good to be able to eat? My grandma said, being able to eat is a blessing!"

Lin Wei teased, "What's the use of eating so much? You haven't even grown where you should!"

Liu Qingqing's anger flared up even more. Chen Yang, fearing they might start a fight in public, hurriedly pulled Lin Wei to his side. Su Mingyue also tightly hugged Liu Qingqing's waist, afraid she might act impulsively.

Chen Yang said to Ma Chunmei, "Director Ma, go arrange the schedule with the volunteers! Let's try to get all the supplies in place today."

Ma Chunmei lightly nodded, then walked onto the bus to communicate with the driver and volunteers.

Coiling Dragon Town is located in the remote mountainous area of Qingshui City; village-to-village road access has not yet been fully realized. The poor villages they need to visit must first take the bus for a stretch, then get off and hike over a rugged mountain road.

While the volunteer team of over a dozen led by Liu Qingqing, aside from the few employees of the Old Hundred Agricultural Products Trading Company specially dispatched by Shen Anna, the rest are accustomed to the comfortable, convenient urban lifestyle and are not good at moving supplies, a physical labor.

After learning the situation, Ma Chunmei returned to the town government and temporarily summoned several strong young men to come help.

Although they came to the impoverished mountainous area to provide aid, it actually feels more like a leisurely sightseeing trip.

The volunteer team's stamina is poor; they need to rest after walking a stretch. As the guide, Ma Chunmei is quite enthusiastic; whenever they reach a scenic spot with interesting topics, she eagerly tells everyone the local myths that have been passed down for ages. These stories are full of fantastical colors and always manage to capture everyone's full attention.

Worth mentioning, Lin Wei and Liu Qingqing, this bickering couple, kept teasing each other all along the way. But when taking photos, they unconsciously restrained their images, striving to perfect the smile's arc and the elegance of their poses.

It must be said, the picturesque scenery of Coiling Dragon Town is truly intoxicating. Green mountains and clear waters encircle it, undulating peaks like a coiled giant dragon lying on the ground. Clear streams flow over, their ripples flashing with golden light, as if precious gems were inlaid within. Trees line the mountain roads, flowers bloom like brocade, the air filled with fresh fragrance, making one feel refreshed and delighted, reluctant to leave.

Only when the sun was about to set did everyone hand over all the supplies they brought to the children who had been desperately waiting.

Liu Qingqing and the volunteers obviously hadn't had enough fun, and they all suggested spending an extra day in Coiling Dragon Town.

Chen Yang had originally intended for them to promote Coiling Dragon Town. He immediately called Zhou Zhengyang to arrange accommodation, specifically instructing him to ensure proper mosquito and insect protection.

The mountainous area is unlike the city; not only are there many mosquitoes, but also rats and snakes that frighten women. He didn't want everyone to return to Xingcheng with a bad impression.

After arranging accommodation for Liu Qingqing's group, Chen Yang took Lin Wei in Zheng Yun's small truck back to Qingshui City.

After arriving home, Lin Wei immediately collapsed onto the sofa and sighed:

"Honey, I thought our village was already poor enough, but I didn't expect there to be even poorer places. Today those villages actually still have no electricity."

Chen Yang, while massaging her feet, said, "This situation is the same in many mountainous areas domestically. Coiling Dragon Town is actually not bad; as long as the villages near the mountains are a bit worse off. Once the town's economy improves and the roads are paved, everything will get better."

Lin Wei nodded, then suddenly got up and hugged Chen Yang, gently saying, "Honey, you did an amazing thing today! It makes me feel proud and honored! I definitely need to reward you properly!"

Chen Yang looked at her wolfish, tigerish gaze and quickly found an excuse to dodge: "I've been busy all day, I'm about to drop from exhaustion; can this reward wait until tomorrow?"

Lin Wei gave an evil smile, hugged Chen Yang tighter, and said, "No way, my reward doesn't stay overnight!"

Lin Wei gave an evil smile, holding Chen Yang tighter. "No, my reward never stays overnight!"