After the frail beauty went to the countryside, she went crazy with scientific research.

Chapter 113, Episode 0117: Even if someone has a problem, it shouldn't be his.

Lin Yuexi ignored him and picked up another large bag from the ground and put it on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Open it, and inside is a ten-pound quilt covered in patches.

“Last time I asked someone to bring things for me, but I didn’t dare to ask them to bring too much, and I was also in a rush. So I didn’t prepare a quilt for you. This is a patch that Third Brother specially made for you, stitch by stitch.”

Cotton is a rare commodity in Northeast China. The supply and marketing cooperatives can never get enough to meet the demand. Even with a ration coupon, you might not be able to buy it. These ten jin were obtained by Leng Xingran and Xu Zhichuan from the black market.

The quilt was brand new, but the eldest brother couldn't use anything too new on the farm. Not only could he not use new things, but he also had to make them as old as possible. So Ren Yan ran to the village and exchanged a lot of old strips of cloth for it. This was Leng Xingran's masterpiece, which she sewed for an entire afternoon.

Leng Xingshu didn't refuse this time. His eyes were slightly red as he took the quilt and placed it at the end of the kang. He really needed the quilt. Since August of last year, someone had been watching him closely and making things difficult for him at every turn. He was often stopped when he went to collect firewood, or his firewood would be 'robbed' halfway back.

So he didn't stockpile much firewood this winter, and he was shivering from the cold every day, using it sparingly. Now he only has about ten more days before he'll freeze to death.

Lin Yuexi didn't notice the firewood, but she did notice that the temperature inside and outside was about the same. However, she didn't think much of it, assuming that this was just the situation here, and was even glad that she had asked someone to send her older brother a thick cotton-padded coat.

She glanced around the small house; it was dilapidated, with many holes in the walls, patched up at different times and in different colors.

Looking at Leng Xingshu with heartache, she made a promise: "Big brother, I will definitely rescue you as soon as possible."

Perhaps because they were the same kind of people, she understood her elder brother's pride. She originally wanted him to leave the farm with a clean record and then return to Jiuquan in glory.

The older brother I remember, so handsome and refined, is now thin and haggard, looking worse than a refugee, and seemingly of the same generation as their father.

Looking at the desolation before me...

She didn't want to wait any longer, even if it meant she could only get her older brother out of here first.

Leng Xingshu knew that saving him would not be easy, and he took it as his sister comforting him. However, he still smiled and looked like he believed her, and replied solemnly, "Okay."

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Upon returning to the Production and Construction Corps from the farm, Lin Yuexi went straight to Chief Ning's office without saying a word.

Because Chief Ning had given specific instructions, she had no obstacles along the way.

A moment later, Commander Ning's shocked shout came from inside: "Who are you talking about? How is that possible?"

Old Xu is an old comrade; he shouldn't be the one with the problem.

Lin Yuexi was not frightened. She quickly went to Chief Ning's side, whispered a few words in his ear, and then returned to her original seat.

“My brother told me that the item was there. It’s possible that it has already been discovered, since my brother isn’t a professional. But considering my brother’s current situation, I guess the item should still be there.”

Commander Ning took a tactical sip of water, his expression a mixture of surprise and uncertainty, but he had already memorized the location Lin Yuexi had told him.

Are you sure your older brother is talking about Xu Dezhi?

Girl, look me in the eyes and tell me for sure, did you hear me correctly?
Lin Yuexi nodded firmly, "Deputy leader of the second-generation computer project team."

hiss~
Right.

He took off his hat, looking a bit overwhelmed, and rubbed his graying hair. "Girl, this is a bit troublesome. Do you know Xu Dezhi's background?" Lin Yuexi shook her head. He was from Jiuquan's side. If it weren't for the fact that this person was involved with her older brother, she probably wouldn't even know that this person existed in the world.

Chief Ning naturally knew this, but because of Lin Yuexi's special status, and also because he and the Leng family were originally from the same country, he locked the door and came back to sit down, and talked to Lin Yuexi about Xu Dezhi.

"Xu Dezhi returned from Country D three years ago. He was very famous in the computer field in Country D. At that time, Mr. Wu was seriously ill, and he was given important responsibilities as soon as he returned."

So it was him who came back from Country D back then!

This matter was in the original owner's memory. Old Wu was the leader of the team that developed the computer. However, Old Wu was in poor health and devoted himself to computer research day and night. In the end, he couldn't hold on and fell ill three years ago. He passed away less than a month after being hospitalized, leaving behind everyone who was reluctant to part with him.

Our computer technology is not mature enough. Although it has been developed, there are still many problems. With Mr. Wu gone, not only has the technology come to a standstill, but even routine maintenance has run into problems.

At that time, a very famous computer expert from country D applied to return home, which was exactly what our family needed. It took a lot of effort to bring him back.

I heard that in addition to providing D country with supplies and benefits, our family also 'rented out' two national treasures free of charge.

No wonder Chief Ning looked incredulous; he probably just couldn't believe it!
"Actually, if it were just Xu Dezhi, it wouldn't be too troublesome."

Chief Ning ran his hand through his hair again, looking exasperated. Lin Yuexi glanced at his still-thick hair with a hint of worry; if he kept running his hand through it, he'd be bald in no time.

"It's embarrassing to say, but I think Xu Dezhi's reputation is just a hollow one. He probably just made it up himself. After returning to China, he couldn't even do that thing properly, I think it was about protecting computers. He couldn't even get into a research group for further research."

Chief Ning's tone wasn't good, but he was somewhat apprehensive, so he unconsciously lowered his voice a bit.

It's not protection, it's maintenance, isn't it?
Wait, what did you say?

Before she could ask, Chief Ning continued, "But he is a member of the Xu family. You should know the Xu family of Kyoto. Old Master Xu is a family by himself. He is not just an ordinary old revolutionary. Xu Dezhi is the only son of Old Master Xu's only younger brother who was lost in the war."

Mr. Xu only retired a few years ago. Although he is no longer involved in affairs, his influence remains significant.

The Xu family can be described as a family full of martyrs. Both parents were martyrs, and several of their siblings also participated in the War of Resistance against Japan and sacrificed their lives during that era.

What's even more heartbreaking is that they left no descendants.

Only Xu Dezhi's father was rescued by a reporter from D country named Lisi after being seriously injured. The two later married and had Xu Dezhi.

In other words, Xu Dezhi is the only descendant of the Xu family.

Not long after Xu Dezhi's sacrifice, Xu Dezhi's father also died heroically in a battle. Shortly afterward, Liz took Xu Dezhi back to Country D.

Back then, Liz took with her the documents that could prove Xu Dezhi's father's identity and a pocket watch that Xu Lao had once given to his younger brother. Decades later, although Liz had passed away, with these two items and the fact that Xu Dezhi looked very much like his father, he recognized Xu Lao not long after returning to China.

Because of an unspeakable injury he suffered in his youth, Old Xu never married. After recognizing Xu Dezhi, he clearly treated Xu Dezhi as his own son. This usually fair man has made several exceptions for Xu Dezhi.

This is why Chief Ning said it was troublesome, because Xu Dezhi is backed by Old Xu, and Old Xu has a huge network in his hands.

If they can knock Xu Dezhi down with a single heavy blow, that would be fine; if not, what they'll face is...

At that time, not to mention the Leng family, even if the Leng family and the Ning family are combined, they will all be directly overthrown.