The golden age began in 1977

Chapter 317 Nationwide Drought Relief Efforts, the Entire City Mobilized

The state apparatus has been set in motion.

There's another reason why Haibin City is carrying out such a large-scale drought relief effort: experts at the national level have discussed the issue and, combined with information from overseas, concluded that both the north and south will face significant natural disasters this year.

Flood control in the south, drought relief in the north.

This is a large flag.

With a strong leader in charge, many policies can be implemented openly and legitimately.

Coastal areas were the first to issue drought warnings, so they did a good job in this regard, with various regions, departments, and units joining the drought relief efforts.

There is nothing we can do about it.

This year's weather has been exceptionally harsh. Just into mid-May, the blazing sun in the sky began to radiate the heat of mid-June.

Qian Jin followed the command center to the countryside to check the situation, where the drought was beginning to show signs of worsening.

In previous years, the fields would have been rolling green waves, but now there is little green and a lot of yellow.

The yellow is the yellow of withered yellow.

The wheat was drooping and not growing well; the leaves were curled up, the edges were scorched, and it rustled in the wind.

Han Zhaoxin led Qian Jin down and picked a few ears of wheat. The small ears of wheat were shriveled and dry, clearly indicating that they were not developing well.

When some farmers saw them going down into their wheat fields, they rushed over, carrying shovels and shouting, "What are you doing! What are you doing!"

The accompanying secretary hurriedly explained, "Comrade, we are comrades from the city's drought relief command center. We've come to check on the drought situation in our rural areas."

When the old man saw Qian Jin and his group's attire and then noticed the jeep not far away, he quickly threw his shovel into the ground.

His son explained with a worried look, "I'm sorry, leaders, we thought you were wasting the wheat in this field."

"Don't blame my dad for being anxious. What farmer isn't anxious? We were just about to harvest the wheat, but look at the state of the wheat now, how are we supposed to harvest it?"

Han Zhaoxin calculated the time: "There's still a month until the wheat harvest? We're near the coast here, so we're not too short of water. That's the situation. What do you think the situation is like in the Central Plains and the Northwest?"

"They harvest wheat even earlier over there," a veteran cadre said earnestly.

Hearing their words, the young farmer said anxiously, "How can we not lack water here? Leaders, please take a look at the ponds and ditches in our brigade. They're all dried up! Otherwise, would this wheat be growing like this?"

The group followed the farmer leader and walked around the area around the brigade.

The ponds and streams that should have been sparkling with light are now just muddy riverbeds. It is foreseeable that if it doesn't rain or water can't be brought in, the riverbeds will go from muddy to dry and even cracked!
The midday air was scorching hot, and every breath felt like it was burning my lungs.

Upon learning that city leaders had arrived, as well as cadres from the production brigade and production teams, the leaders of the command headquarters spoke with them, and a sense of panic could be detected in their voices.

The brigade cadres requested permission from the command headquarters to divert water into the stream: "There's a clear river to the south of us, and it has plenty of water, but the villages of Dali Village and Xiaoli Village are blocking our brigade from diverting water..."

When it comes to engineering projects like water diversion for production brigades, the leaders can't just make a decision on a whim, because they don't understand the local water conditions.

Han Zhaoxin first reassured the cadres not to worry, and promised that he would order the relevant leaders to come and inspect the situation and, as appropriate, divert water to the surrounding production teams and even communes.

With the leader's promise, the members breathed a sigh of relief.

Qian Jin did not participate in the discussion. He squatted down and stared at the land. Then he grabbed a handful of dry soil in his hand. He could not smell the dust, but he could smell the despair.

Back in the city, the command center held a meeting.

Han Zhaoxin was getting anxious:

"The situation is worse than expected. I've seen the statistics from the grassroots level. It's only May, and some production brigades are already facing a critical shortage of drinking water for people and livestock. What will the situation be like in June, July, and August?"

The secretary added, "We just received a report today that several elderly people living alone in Hongxinghong Brigade of Qingxi Commune are going to fetch water from another brigade five miles away!"

"There's another production team called Mashanzi, with over three hundred people, who rely solely on a nearly empty old well at the village entrance for drinking water..."

He distributed the report to everyone, and Qian Jin looked at the densely packed information on it.

Scalp numbness.

Being a leader is not an easy job!

Han Zhaoxin said:
"Now everyone should be able to intuitively realize that the drought is a mountain weighing on the shoulders of each and every one of us. If it is not handled properly, it can overwhelm our rural areas."

"Now it's no longer a call to action at a mobilization meeting or some conference. I've issued an order: all units and departments must now unconditionally obey the unified command of the headquarters to carry out drought relief work."

"All other work must give way to drought relief! This is not just a slogan, it's a pledge!"

The three words "military order" struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

Fortunately.

Although reform and opening up have led to an emphasis on individual strength, the collective remains the most mainstream social group.

The city government has issued a strict order, and all citizens must begin to comply.

The drought relief efforts have become an omnipresent network, growing rapidly amidst uproar and extending quietly to every unit, factory, and even household, including the Qian family.

At dinner time, a group of children, having finished playing wildly, ran back and prepared to crawl into the bathroom: "Auntie, fill the bathtub with water..."

Ma Hongxia snapped angrily, "Starting today, the bathtub is no longer in use. We need to conserve water. If you want to play in the water, go to the beach."

Qian Xi quickly said, "Everyone, calm down. You're not allowed to make such a ruckus or take baths like that anymore. You can only take a quick shower at most each day, and the water from that shower has to be collected to water the flowers."

"Also, no one is allowed to go to the beach without an adult. Yesterday, I heard from a colleague that two elementary school children drowned at the beach..."

Hearing this, Ma Hongxia thought it made sense. She had the children stand in the bathtub, rinsed them off, and then scooped out the water to use for watering the flowers and vegetables.

Qian Jin placed a batch of foam boxes, tin boxes and other similar items on the roof for her, filled them with soil and planted vegetables.

The meal was served in a remarkably simple manner.

Previously, there were two meat dishes, four or five vegetable dishes, and a soup. Gradually, the amount of food has been reduced.

Pickled vegetables were added to the dinner table tonight.

Qian Jin joked with a smile that sooner or later all that would be left on the table was a plate of pickled vegetables.

But this pickled vegetable is delicious.

After all, it was something he bought from the mall, so he explained that it came from the supply and marketing cooperative, and the group ate happily.

Qian Cheng looked tired as he picked at the sparse vegetable leaves in his bowl, saying, "Fourth brother, wife, I probably won't be eating at home next week."

"The unit issued a mobilization order, and each department organized a volunteer support team to take turns going to Liujiazhuang Brigade in the suburbs to fetch water. They would go there after get off work and stay there at night."

“There are many people in our city of Corey, and many of them are elderly. I signed up to join the first group to provide support, and I will be there for a week.”

Qian Jin nodded: "Okay, brother, this is a good thing at work. You can go with peace of mind. We have your sister-in-law at home to keep things in order."

Ma Hongxia straightened her husband's collar, feeling a pang of concern: "Is there a water shortage in the suburbs? Is it really that bad?"

Qian Xi explained, "I know that place. It's not that it's short of water, but there are more elderly and weak people than able-bodied laborers."

“Yes, they used to drink tap water, but now the waterworks has shut down the suburban line,” Qian Cheng added. “During this special period, everyone has to fetch water first. Where there isn’t enough able-bodied people, factories and units in the city organize volunteers to help.”

Ma Hongxia's lips moved a few times, but in the end she didn't say anything in objection, only letting out a long sigh:
"Oh, damn God, you'd better be careful going down there, honey. Don't try to be strong when you're carrying this load, your back..."

"It's alright, don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Qian Cheng interrupted his wife, his voice softening. "The people carrying water are all strong young men and good laborers like me. We share the work, so it's not tiring."

Ma Hongxia then said, "Okay, you go ahead and do your thing. Just like the four brothers said, you don't need to worry about things at home."

"I also have Jianguo's mom and the others helping me out..."

Qian Xi put down her bowl and laughed: "Sister-in-law, you can't count on me. My brother is busy there, and I'm not having an easy time either."

“Yesterday, Secretary Li from my unit talked to me. The city wants to organize a ‘Drought Relief Educated Youth Assistance Team’, with the men going to the countryside to work and the women going to the front to do publicity and provide logistical support.”

"As you know, I know quite a few unemployed educated youth sisters who are still at home. Secretary Li wants me to help organize them, promote the idea of ​​sending male comrades to the countryside to provide support, and also provide logistical support for the male comrades who go to the countryside."

Ma Hongxia was stunned: "Huh? You're going too?"

“I think Xiaohong should go too.” Qian Xi looked at Qian Lie’s wife, Zhao Xiaohong.

Zhao Xiaohong: "Huh? Me?"

She hasn't worked since returning to the city, but she's not idle.

After Qian Jin learned that she had worked as an accountant in the commune, he found her a mentor and bought her many accounting books from the mall for her to study.

Qian Jin will definitely start a business in the future.

He doesn't actually like placing his extended family members in the company, and he doesn't plan to do that in the future.

But accounting work is different.

If Zhao Xiaohong has the talent, he hopes that this aspect will be handled by his own people, at least in the early stages when the company structure is not so rigorous and complete, so that it will be safer for his own people to take control.

Qian Xi nodded to her: "Yes, Xiaohong, I think this is something we can do."

“We can’t just sit at home doing nothing; it’s making us anxious. Drought relief is a big deal, and we should do our part to help the farmers. We’re all people who have come back from working in the countryside, and we all know how tough it is for farmers.”

Zhao Xiaohong smiled wryly: "I'm actually not flustered at all. I'm quite busy and fulfilled right now."

She looked at Qian Jin.

Qian Jin nodded: "Third Sister-in-law, this is indeed a good thing."

Zhao Xiaohong nodded: "Alright, second sister, then you can lead me."

Qian Xi, with the fierce spirit of a Northeastern woman, readily said, "Fine, you'd better follow me and I'll show you how to handle things."

"Oh my god..." Ma Hongxia's vision went black. "You're taking a group of girls to do work, you should... you should be careful."

She was not an elder, so she couldn't dissuade her peers from working.

Qian Xi, being very easygoing, said:
“Sister-in-law, look at what you’re saying. We’re not going to do any disaster relief or carry any loads. We’re just wandering around the city, doing some publicity, helping the command center with statistics, and distributing some small items. It’s perfectly safe.”

Finally, Ma Hongxia looked at Wei Qinghuan with trepidation: "Teacher Wei, you...you're not going to have to go and participate in the drought relief work too, are you?"

Wei Qinghuan couldn't help but laugh: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I'll take care of the child!"

Ma Hongxia breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled awkwardly. Then she looked around and asked, "Hey, Jianguo's mom, where's your man?"

Chen Shoujiang did not go home for dinner tonight.

The transportation companies are even busier now; their transportation teams are the main force in this drought relief effort.

The parking lot was brightly lit and bustling with activity.

The smells of gasoline, rust, men's sweat, and burnt smells filled the air, while the sounds of horns, welding, and a group of men's loud shouts blended together.

Several Jiefang CA10B trucks were surrounded in the center, their headlights shining brightly.

Chen Shoujiang and his master and colleagues were busy working around one of the vehicles.

The courtyard was full of grown men, all shirtless, their dark backs glistening with sweat under the lights.

The drivers are welding a huge and sturdy iron frame into the truck bed, and they are adjusting the thick rings that are being welded to the bottom of the frame.

"Hey, Fourth Brother, make sure the angle steel is welded securely! This is going to hold several tons of water!" Chen Shoujiang instructed.

He had been busy since the afternoon, and now sweat was streaming down his temples, leaving shallow streaks on his face, which was covered in oil and dust.

"Master Wang, I think it would be best to add another safety chain to those load-bearing hoops on the chassis. If something happens on the road, we can't afford to pay for it!"

An experienced craftsman, holding a wrench, carefully inspected the welded load-bearing ring.

He shook the weld joint a couple of times before nodding and saying in a low voice, "Hmm, it's done. Chen'er, is this really okay? The factory's technical department said that our haphazard modifications are illegal..."

"Pah, what do you mean by violation!" Chen Shoujiang spat and pointed at several trucks in the yard that had already been "modified".

The truck beds of those vehicles were all secured with huge, silver-white cylindrical water tanks, which gleamed with a cold, hard metallic luster under the lights.

"Look at what Zhao Qiang and his team from Team Two made! What's ours compared to that?"

"As you all know, my child's fourth uncle is the deputy commander of this drought relief command center..."

"Qian Jin, who doesn't know him? If we didn't know your connections, would we listen to a foreigner like you?" a man said impetuously.

That's quite a blunt statement.

But they had a good relationship, and Chen Shoujiang had the straightforwardness of a traditional Northeastern man, caring only about facts and never getting caught up in details and etiquette.

He chuckled and said, "Yes, yes, I've always benefited from my brother-in-law's connections, so this time I have to help him out. And let me tell you, this is also an opportunity for us."

"We have my brother-in-law's connections, right? As long as we work hard and dare to risk our lives this time, we'll definitely get a big red flower and a big award at the commendation meeting. Maybe we can even get an award for outstanding individual in drought relief or something..."

"Hahahaha!" A group of people burst into laughter.

“I could hear you guys quacking like ducks from far away, what’s going on?” Qiao Jinbu, who had been promoted to the position of squadron leader of the Fifth Transportation Company, carried twenty kilograms of draft beer into the room.

Chen Shoujiang and others hurriedly went to collect draft beer to quench their thirst and cool them down.

Enjoying their cool beer, they brought up their earlier conversation.

Qiao Jinbu echoed Chen Shoujiang's attitude: "Bullshit! Those bookworms in the technical department sitting in their offices don't know anything!" "I've already inquired. This drought relief is a major undertaking for the entire city. Water is coming to all areas soon, especially for the rural villagers who are waiting for life-saving water!"

"Where does this water come from and how does it go? Is it something that those bookworms in the technical department can just write and draw and then have, and then it goes to the countryside? Doesn't it all depend on us roughnecks?"

He mimicked the leaders' posture, one hand on his hip and the other waving: "Rules are rigid, but people are flexible! You guys trust me, the squad leader. This trick may be old-fashioned, but it will definitely work!"

"Isn't this how you strap large items together when hauling long-haul cargo? Our 'trucks and boats' are directly equipped with water tanks to transport water, specifically to deliver water to the driest areas!"

Chen Shoujiang slapped the carriage and shouted, "Boss Qiao is right, that's exactly it!"

He was calling out when he turned around and exclaimed, "Hey, you four brothers, what brings you here?"

Qian Jin rode his motorcycle into the yard and said, "Your sister-in-law and your wife saw that you weren't coming home and no one answered the phone, so they were worried that you had some kind of mission and asked me to come and check on you."

He greeted the others: "Brother Qiao, Brother Wang, hey, are you guys having a drink?"

When Qiao Jinbu saw that it was Qian coming in, he was overjoyed: "Look, look, a high-ranking official has arrived!"

Qian Jin waved his hand: "Don't embarrass me, Brother Qiao, what are you all so busy with?"

The group immediately swarmed around Qian Jin and began to introduce him.

Upon learning of the situation, Qian Jin repeatedly bowed to them, saying, "On behalf of the command and the villagers, thank you all, brothers..."

He finally began to feel optimistic about the sudden drought.

The power of nature is terrifying.

The idea that "man can conquer nature" is more of a slogan.

However, when people are united, they can indeed achieve some success in combating natural disasters.

From small things, one can see the big picture; from a single spot, one can understand the whole leopard.

Qian Jin could tell from his own situation that the city's disaster relief efforts would be massive and highly effective.

Due to the drought, reduced farmland yields are likely a foregone conclusion.

However, it is unlikely that there will be a situation like the large-scale reduction in production or complete crop failure in some areas, as in the previous life.

There will be no situation where people in severely drought-stricken production teams cannot get water, or even poultry and livestock die of thirst!
The drought relief appeal was posted at the entrance of every apartment building in the city. Government agencies, factories, schools, and neighborhood committees were all promoting it.

The various labor shock brigades were put to use again, and were assigned to various production teams according to the command headquarters.

The Taishan Road Labor Commando Team was no exception.

This is now the ace team of the labor commando teams in Haibin City. After several years of expansion, it has now grown to a size of 500 people.

When the command headquarters held a meeting to discuss the matter, Qian Jin waved his hand and signed: "All members of the Taishan Road Labor Commando Team shall temporarily put aside their existing work and go to the countryside to fight the drought!"

Moreover, he ordered his commando team to go to the most difficult places, to the mountainous area in the northwest of Haibin City!

After three days of mobilization and two days of preparation, on Sunday, the command specially gave Qian Jin, the deputy commander, a short leave to preside over the mobilization meeting for the Taishan Road Labor Assault Team to go to the countryside.

On the morning of May 18, the old playground of Taishan Road Primary School became a temporary battlefield.

Dust filled the playground as five hundred strong young men and women marched in in a massive formation.

The liberation shoes stomped on the muddy ground, leaving solid footprints, and dust swirled everywhere.

Qian Jin stood at the entrance of the playground and first inspected his team.

Regardless of gender, everyone was full of fighting spirit and had a strong physique.

They wore matching blue overalls, all produced by the People's Garment Factory itself, made of the ever-popular Dacron fabric, perfect for working in hot weather.

Qian Jin provided them with rattan safety helmets because they were going to the northwestern mountainous area and might be involved in exploring karst caves and digging for water.

The Ministry of Water Resources has now dispatched exploration teams to search for karst caves and underground water sources, and he estimates that results will be available soon.

Money makes things easier.

The Taishan Road Labor Commando Team's attire was different from other commando teams. In addition to wearing matching floral outfits, they also carried uniform green canvas backpacks, their neatly rolled-up luggage resembling a bomb slung across their backs.

They also brought their own tools, including shovels, pickaxes, and even a hand-cranked drill.

It's obvious they're not going to fetch or transport water; they're going to do some construction work.

The procession entered and the flag was raised.

All the labor shock brigades were renamed drought relief support shock brigades.

The words "Taishan Road Drought Relief Support Task Force" were embroidered in large gold letters on a red flag, making it bright and eye-catching.

As the sea breeze blows, the red flag flutters in the sweltering wind, its gold lettering shining brightly as if on fire.

The area outside the parade ground was crowded with residents of the streets and family members of the assault team members who came to see them off. Their faces were filled with a complex mix of worry and expectation.

The newspaper even sent a shrewd and capable man to prepare the publicity materials.

Qian Jin returned to the podium.

This platform was set up temporarily, made up of a few desks pieced together and covered with a faded red cloth; it was just big enough for a person to stand on.

Wang Dong and a few others set up the assault team's speaker. They plugged it into the power outlet provided by the school and tested the sound. As the 'bang bang' sound reached their ears, the group nodded and joined the team.

Qian Jin handed the microphone to Wei Xiangmi.

Although his rank was much higher than Wei Xiangmi's and he was also the direct leader of the labor commando team, the labor commando team was, after all, a street-level team, and the street's leading official was the director of the neighborhood committee.

Therefore, Wei Xiangmi was the first to speak:
"Comrades! As you all know, our glorious Taishan Road Labor Shock Brigade originated from the grassroots heroes who served the community on Taishan Road after the workers and peasants entered the city in the early days of the People's Republic of China. In the 1950s, we made a name for ourselves on the street with our strong shoulders and unyielding spirit..."

"The reputation of our Taishan Road Labor Commando Team today was earned through hard work in serving the people with a shovel and a hoe! You are truly the toughest 'bones' on Taishan Road!"

"Today, drought is raging, and our fellow villagers are waiting in the fields for life-saving water and irrigation canals! The time has come for the Party and the people to test you! Show the same enthusiasm you have for serving the community in the city!"

"Where the drought is most severe, that's where you'll be stationed! Repair the irrigation canals, clear the waterways, and pump water! Let the people see what a true pillar of Taishan Road looks like! Do you have that confidence?!"

"Yes—!!!" The roar of five hundred voices from the audience shook the very ground of the playground.

The enormous sound waves crashed against the old classroom doors and windows, causing them to shake violently.

Hundreds of shovels and picks carried on shoulders were raised instantly, their cold gleam forming a chilling iron forest.

The scorching air was also cleaved open by this steely will.

The photographer quickly took pictures.

After a thunderous roar, Wei Xiangmi handed the microphone to Qian Jin.

Qian Jin's expression was naturally much more solemn than usual.

He spoke into the microphone:

"Comrades, it's not easy for you all to leave your homes to support the drought relief efforts! Director Wei has already made the necessity and urgency of the work clear. I'll just say a few more words and mention our reputation..."

This is no joke.

The Taishan Road Labor Commando Team is his trump card; he needs this team to achieve results and build a good reputation in all aspects.

When the commando team transforms into a company, their company will naturally have a good reputation.

As the saying goes, a golden cup or a silver cup is not as good as the people's word of mouth, and this is the reason.

So after the mobilization meeting, he specially called Wang Dong, Zhou Shanhu, and the troublemaker who usually liked to cause trouble together.

A group of people gathered in a corner. Qian Jin didn't speak, but first slowly scanned their faces with his eyes, staring at them intently.

The sight made the group of people feel uneasy.

Finally, Wang Dong couldn't help but speak up: "Chief Qian, if there's anything you need, just say it. Don't keep staring at us."

"It's like we've joined a suicide squad, and you're making the most of this last moment to see us."

These words made the group chuckle.

Qian Jin didn't laugh.

This left them completely bewildered: "No, really? Captain Wang isn't telling the truth, is he?"

The drought relief support task force needs to be stationed in rural areas, which requires someone who can keep everyone in line and lead the team well.

The current members of the team, such as Zhu Tao and Shi Zhentao, are not suitable; they lack the authority and leadership.

Just then, the No. 6 State-owned Cotton Mill was also organizing its workers to actively carry out drought relief work, so Wang Dong took leave to go back to work in the commando team. Qian Jin asked him to lead the team and made him the captain of the drought relief commando team.

Qian Jin spoke first, mentioning the matter: "Captain Wang, I am very grateful to have you back. I feel much more at ease having you leading the team at this crucial time."

"Because your mission on this trip is very important!"

"What is your mission? It's not just to do the work, but also to promote the good reputation of our assault team. So when you get to the local area, you must remember eight words: understanding, negotiation, restraint, and no fighting!"

"Every drop of water and every bite of food. The villagers have their own difficulties and anxieties. If we feel that they are not treating us fairly, we shouldn't take it to heart. We must remember that we are there to contribute our efforts, not to compete, grab, or cause trouble!"

The group nodded quickly.

Qian Jin repeated these words again, and then called Wang Dong out again:
"As the team leader, you need to keep a close eye on things! If the team gets into a conflict with the local villagers, you'll be the first person I hold accountable! You must control your temper at all times and in all places, understand?!"

Wang Dong understood Qian Jin's concerns, and his face flushed red: "Chief Qian, don't worry, you can rest assured. This time, I, Wang Dong, will definitely be different from the past."

"If I can't control my temper, if I lead my brothers to argue and quarrel with the villagers, I... I'll break this troublemaker into pieces and stuff it into the stove! I will never bring shame to Taishan Road!!"

This crude oath elicited laughter from the team members, yet it also revealed a ruthless edge that struck straight to the heart.

Wang Donglai is really here.

Qian Jin believed in his promises, but not in his true nature.

As the saying goes, "It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature," so he still found a way to secure a temporary replacement: Zhou Yaozu, who had been his team leader when he first joined the labor shock brigade, was temporarily brought back from the No. 7 Glue Factory through his connections.

Zhou Yaozu also joined the drought relief volunteer team of the No. 7 Rubber Factory.

It just so happened that Qian Jin was the deputy commander of the command center and had direct jurisdiction, so they took advantage of this and transferred him to the Taishan Road area.

Zhou Yaozu was the instructor, playing the role of a political commissar.

Leading the team and getting things done relies on Wang Dong's authority, but managing Wang Dong's temper requires Zhou Yaozu.

Besides the two of them, there were several deputy captains, namely Zhu Tao, Zhao Bo, Shi Zhentao, Zhou Shanhu and his group.

The deputy captains were full of fighting spirit, but Zhou Shanhu kept shaking his head.

Qian Jin asked him, "What's wrong? Are you reluctant to leave city life?"

Zhou Shanhu gave a wry smile: "What's there to be reluctant about?"

"So you're afraid of going to the countryside to suffer hardship and toil?" Qian Jin deliberately provoked him.

Zhou Shanhu gave an even more bitter smile: "The hardships in the countryside are nothing compared to what you've experienced, Chief Qian. You know me, when I was in jail, that kind of work was truly hard and exhausting..."

He rubbed his hands together, a look of regret on his face: "I do feel sorry, damn it, this drought came at the worst possible time."

"Didn't you want to open a shop for our mobile canteen? The shop was all agreed upon next to the Taixiang Farmers Market, and the tables, chairs, pots, pans, and utensils were almost all ready. It looked like we could open for business soon, but then..."

He shrugged, looking at the fully equipped and ready-to-go troops on the playground, his remaining words turning into endless bitterness.

Qian Jin was surprised that Zhou Shanhu was so meticulous, still thinking about those bottles and jars to this day.

The mobile canteens for the people can't stay at stalls forever; they definitely have to shift towards physical locations, and physical locations will be the focus in the future.

Under these circumstances, with the deepening of reform and opening up, he plans to open a restaurant this year.

Actually, he started working on this after the New Year, but he was delayed by important matters at work.

In addition, the present is different from the future. Currently, Haibin City does not allow the issuance of business licenses for individual businesses. Therefore, the restaurant has been almost ready but has not been able to open intermittently.

Qian Jin wasn't worried about delaying things. He laughed and said, "It's just a restaurant. No matter how bad the drought is, it will eventually recede. It won't stop us from opening the restaurant."

"What do you call this? There will be bread, there will be milk, there will be everything! Now, stay calm and do your job as vice-captain well!"

Looking at the somber, ready-to-go figures in work clothes on the playground, Zhou Shanhu finally suppressed his sorrow.

He took a deep breath, nodded, and prepared to leave.

Qian Jin pointed at his face and laughed, "Get rid of that miserable look on your face. You're the vice captain, you have to show your authority!"

Zhou Shanhu changed his attitude and growled, "Understood! Let's fucking get them!"

On that day, the Taishan Road Drought Relief Support Task Force set off by truck to the northwestern mountainous area of ​​Zidian Commune.

On Monday, Qian Jin went to work and went to the main office of the command center, where he found that Zhang Chengnan was already there.

The two had a minor conflict before, and Qian Jin didn't want to talk to him.

When Zhang Chengnan saw him, he was very excited and immediately ran up to hand him a report:
"Deputy Commander Qian, you're truly amazing!"

(End of this chapter)