CHAPTER 928: 928 POPULAR

The two of them returned to the sanatorium once more. It’s just more convenient here, as the village has nothing. If Zeng Hongling were around, the two could manage, but with Chengzi, it’s inconvenient.

"Xiao Su, are you coming back again tomorrow?"

Yuanyuan shook her head, "I won’t be back. I’ll leave straight from there. If I go back early, I guess Minister Lu would be the happiest."

"That guy’s getting lazier; he’s found such a capable assistant like you. Otherwise, dreaming of leisure would be impossible for him."

"Minister Lu is very busy. I often see him not going home."

"There’s no other way; only he is suitable for that job."

"Old Chief, did you fight together?"

Shao Huade nodded, "Of course? We worked together for several years. He was an outstanding person.

None of us didn’t admire him. You wouldn’t know, back then we encountered bandits. He somehow managed to persuade them to join our ranks. The young woman from that group even wanted to marry him. Hadn’t she lost her life protecting him, they probably would’ve been together."

Shao Huade sighed after speaking; it was genuinely unfortunate. That young woman was truly great and was really good to Old Lu, but they were simply not destined to be together, right?

"There’s such a story? I bet there are plenty who like Minister Lu?"

"Yes, quite a few, but Old Lu was a sincere person. Before he got married, it was that heroic young woman. After marriage, he treated his wife exceedingly well."

"Hehe, our Minister Lu is reputed outside for having both ability and good looks."

"Hehe, don’t women just like that?"

Yuanyuan nodded with a laugh.

At lunchtime, they went to the dining hall and encountered several old chiefs who all knew Yuanyuan. They recognized this tough female cadre in foreign relations.

People of their age all survived life-and-death battlefields, so to say, bravery runs in their veins. Hence, they can’t stand those who are overly timid.

Despite explanations from others, they never agreed. How could they not take a liking to a tough female colleague who appeared out of nowhere?

Yuanyuan sensed the elders’ affection, which was quite heartwarming. She could understand because she too was indignant at injustice. The older generation’s hard-won achievements weren’t easily attained. Now, with development, their passionate spirits aren’t fitting, which is why they can’t stand the current foreign policy.

"Xiao Su, you’re truly remarkable. You must show them our backbone."

"Okay, rest assured, old chiefs, I definitely will. With you all, and so many fellow citizens standing behind me, what do I have to fear?"

The elderly folks were willing to hear this. Although they’ve aged and their bodies have weakened, they still have a heart willing to give everything for the country. They naturally want to be a pillar for the young.

Shao Huade watched with a smile as these old mates beamed with pride, knowing they would react this way.

This is already quite good. These people have accepted Yuanyuan, which is an affirmation of her.

"Xiao Su, I had the kids put the photo where those devils bowed their heads before you in a frame.

It’s just as it should be. No matter the circumstances, seeing such a picture is satisfying."

Yuanyuan laughed, "Old chief, they were just greeting me. They’re simply that hypocritical. Our four-thousand-year-old nation of etiquette has no such customs."

"Right, looking at them, they’re just a bunch of wolf cubs, pretending to be polite on the surface but actually having the heart of a vicious wolf. If they still harbor invasion intentions now, I could grab a gun and head to the battlefield again. Killing one would break even, killing two would be a profit."

The remaining three elderly folks also became very excited.

Yuanyuan looked at them, thinking it won’t do. Their bodies shouldn’t suffer from excitement.

"Old chiefs, rest assured, leave it to us in the future. The trend is development, so that the people lead lives where they eat fine grains, have meat, and travel by plane or car daily. The future will be full of tall buildings, and we will definitely live those lives.

You all must take good care of your health. You will witness that your efforts weren’t in vain."

The elders loved hearing Yuanyuan’s words. They laughed heartily, and now everyone liked Yuanyuan even more.

"Xiao Su, it’s fine, just follow your heart in the future. We may not manage other things, but if anyone bullies you, you’ve got us on your side."

Yuanyuan laughed, "Certainly, if I’m ever bullied, you must back me up. We’ll see if they’re afraid then?"

Because everyone was happy, these old chiefs ate a bit more today. How could they not be excited? Xiao Su was right. In the future, they must see the life Xiao Su described.

After lunch, everyone went to the hall, "Xiao Su, come over and tell us about the last few years."

Of course, Yuanyuan wouldn’t refuse. There are things she couldn’t say, but things that would make the elders happy could definitely be shared.

"Xiao Su, I heard you almost made Old Mengzi one of our affiliates?"

"Not really, they just saw me as young and wanted to test me. How could I suffer a loss? So I agreed to their conditions for oil and grain, but they must become an affiliate. At that point, everything there would be ours; what’s wrong with giving them a bit?"

"Haha, exactly, exactly, as you say. I estimate they wouldn’t dare."

"Regardless of whether they dared or not, in the end, they followed our logic. With so many people and such a vast land, how could we let them be arrogant?"

Jiang Zhiyong, with keen insight, brought over watermelon, tea, and peaches.

It’s good to make these old leaders happy. They’re actually quite bored with a significant internal gap. Having someone accompany them in joy is indeed beneficial.

However, Minister Su’s actions were something he very much admired, truly a capable person.

Until three in the afternoon, the elders were urged to rest as their health wasn’t too good. They needed more rest.

However, once Xiao Su left, these elders did not listen and went to Shao Huade’s room.

"Xiao Su needs to rest; she’s going out again tonight."

"Going out for what late at night? Still can’t let go of her man and children?"

They all knew about Yuanyuan’s file, knowing her husband and children were blown away by the wind, and also knew how she later avenged them. That was the reason for their admiration: she had intelligence and skill.

"Yes, this child just can’t let go. It’s already been four years, and she still comes back every year. She is indeed a mad woman, throwing bombs directly into the air."

"Silly girl, after four years, is there even anything left? And still at sea."