Chapter 82

Lu Qiaoge originally wanted to lie down comfortably for a while, but decided to push her bicycle to the lakeside instead.

Because she rode too fast on the road and didn't avoid the mud pits, the bicycle was covered in mud.

The most important thing was that the tabby cat said the old turtle wanted her to go to the lakeside when she had time these few days; it had something to talk to her about.

It just so happened that Director Hu had given her a short break, so she simply went to Red Star Lake to see if the old turtle was bored or if it really had something to do.

Since she was going to the lakeside, she couldn't go empty-handed; she had to bring a bucket and a fishing net. The tabby cat, with habits like a squirrel, was saving dried fish for the winter.

So far, it had only saved six.

The tabby cat's goal was to fill the basket specifically for its dried fish.

Lu Qiaoge was not optimistic; in the northern winter, especially in this era, besides cabbage, radishes, and potatoes, there was basically nothing good to eat, and by then, it might be that humans and cats would have to fight over food.

Xiao Si insisted on pushing the bike. Lu Qiaoge didn't stop him; she told her grandmother, put on her straw hat, and went out the door. The tabby cat excitedly pounced into Lu Qiaoge's arms, insisting she hold it.

The weather was so hot, Lu Qiaoge didn't want to hold it, but she couldn't let it know, so she asked, "Can you squat on the handlebars?"

The tabby cat wagged its tail; what do you mean can I? Little Master, you look down on me too much.

The tabby cat jumped up nimbly and squatted steadily on the handlebars.

Lu Qiaoge looked at the front of the bicycle, and a flash of inspiration hit her; that's right, no wonder she always felt something was missing.

She had to find an opportunity to weld a bike basket; that would be much more convenient.

Current bicycles basically all had bells, and they sounded very nice when pressed.

The tabby cat squatted on the handlebars, its paws pressing the bell, and every time it rang, it would meow happily.

She didn't expect to see Mu Dan riding a bicycle toward her at the intersection.

A very enthusiastic and cheerful female comrade.

Lu Qiaoge had a very good impression of her.

She hurriedly stopped to greet her, not expecting that Mu Dan had come specifically to find her.

Lu Qiaoge let Xiao Si wait for her in the shade of a tree across the street, while she stood in place to talk with Mu Dan.

Mu Dan said with a smile, "I came specifically for the shortbread. Didn't I recommend it to Section Chief Song of the food section the other day? She asked me to find you and ask, if the quality remains the same, if the department store wants goods, in what way can you guarantee the supply?"

Lu Qiaoge's eyes lit up, almost jumping up: "Sister Mu, as long as the department store guarantees the order, I will build a team specifically for producing shortbread here. Don't worry, quality guaranteed, hygiene guaranteed, and all procedures complete!"

She then thanked her sincerely: "Whether it works out or not, I have to thank you, Sister Mu."

Mu Dan: "What are you thanking me for? The shortbread your sister-in-law makes is better than the food factory's; that's a fact. I'm just acting as a bridge."

She then said to Lu Qiaoge: "I've delivered the message, I'm leaving now."

This person was also efficient in her actions, riding her bicycle and disappearing in a flash.

Lu Qiaoge thought for a moment and still went to Red Star Lake.

She had to ponder the shortbread matter, but she would have to wait for her sister-in-law to return to ask for her opinion before saying anything.

Upon reaching the lakeside, she first washed the bicycle clean and then placed it on the steps to dry.

Lu Qiaoge let Lu Xiaosi, whose health had clearly improved, stand by the lakeside and find the old turtle that had crawled over to take a look.

The old turtle naturally said it was much better. Lu Qiaoge saw it had something to say, so she called over the fishing expert, the big grass carp, and sent Xiao Si to the other side to fish for shrimp.

Only then did the old turtle slowly say to Lu Qiaoge: 【I haven't been to the deepest part of Red Star Lake, but I've heard there are a few huge northern pike. There aren't many, but the biggest one should be over three meters long and has lived for more than seventy years. Their territory has a lot of gold bars and jewelry, just like the iron box in the reed marsh; they all sank. But I don't know if people sank them on purpose or if a boat sank and caused it. It is said there are undercurrents there, and even divers can't come back.】

Lu Qiaoge's eyes widened in shock. Gold bars and jewelry at the bottom of the lake?

"Didn't you see Representative Qin diving? That's where the steel ingots sank; isn't that the center of the lake?"

The old turtle, basking lazily in the sun, rolled its eyes; let's just call that an expression.

【The center of the lake is also very large, okay? The place Representative Qin went to was the water area he measured where the steel ingots were hidden, which is also very far from the northern pike. I haven't communicated with the northern pike, so I don't know the specific situation, but I heard the local fishery company is negotiating with the military factory, wanting to take back the ownership of Red Star Lake, and is preparing to vigorously develop the fishing industry.】

Lu Qiaoge's thoughtful gaze met the old turtle's small green bean eyes.

The military factory did not have a fishery company, and Red Star Lake should logically belong to local management.

But because it was within the scope of the military factory, it was allocated to the military factory.

Now the fishery company wants to take back the ownership of Red Star Lake and then vigorously develop the fishing industry?

Actually, that's no problem, but the problem still came.

Lu Qiaoge asked the old turtle: "Is this what you wanted to tell me?"

The old turtle looked at Lu Qiaoge and said very seriously: 【Everything has its inevitable cause and effect. For example, if the fishery company really succeeds in taking back Red Star Lake, they will definitely start fishing immediately. As for farming, they will only think of that after they have fished us aquatic products clean.】

The old turtle's tone was somewhat helpless and sad.

Humans are their natural enemies, and now that they have mechanized equipment, fishing is even easier.

Those few fierce northern pike might not be able to escape the fishery company's massive fishing, let alone it and its little friends.

It had no other meaning, just simply glanced at Lu Xiaosi, who was happily fishing for bitterling.

This is the essence of the natural world; you can't blame anyone. Who told them to be classified as aquatic products? Especially it; the ending is a pot of turtle soup that is said to prolong life.

Lu Qiaoge pondered for a moment: "Then what do you mean?"

The old turtle's green bean eyes turned and turned, but finally sighed: 【If the military factory really wants unity, it will definitely return Red Star Lake to the local area. You are just a tiny neighborhood office mediator; how could you possibly turn Red Star Lake into your own? Even if heaven gave you the ability to understand our language.】

Lu Qiaoge narrowed her eyes, her gaze somewhat gloomy.

This old turtle is being sarcastic toward her, right?

Deliberately letting her come, then telling her that not only is there a box in the reed marsh, but there is also a large amount of gold bars and jewelry in an area in the center of the lake?

Truly, an old person is cunning, an old horse is slippery, and an old rabbit doesn't grow teeth.

It's really becoming a spirit!

No, it can play mind games with her; it must have become a spirit.

Lu Qiaoge suddenly remembered something and asked: "By the way, when I'm not here, can you also understand other aquatic products talking?"

Old turtle: 【...】

A while ago you called us little cuties, now suddenly we are aquatic products?

It had to reply: 【I don't know why, but recently when you aren't here, I can communicate with the big carp and grass carp.】

Lu Qiaoge touched its turtle shell and then slowly said: "You are right. Don't say I'm a tiny mediator; even if I were the factory director or secretary, I wouldn't have the right or qualification to own Red Star Lake. This belongs to the state, understand?"