A lonely, unlucky military officer with a stubborn fate insisted on marrying me.

Li Jinye glanced at Lin Yinyin, who nodded slightly. Then, his tone became serious, carrying an undeniable force.

"From the town to the province, the approvals came at every level, written clearly in black and white. It's impossible to stop us just by saying we're unwilling."

If you insist on making trouble, with policy taking precedence over the government, you know better than anyone who will end up looking bad.

These words left Wang Laoshi speechless, his face turning pale and then red.

Lin Yinyin immediately stepped forward to cooperate, her voice soft and sweet, "Village Chief Wang, I understand your concerns. If it were me, I would also have to think more about the villagers."

But we're not here to cut off our fellow villagers' livelihoods.

With the arrival of spring, I will designate specific areas for people to pick bamboo shoots and wild vegetables regularly.

From now on, villagers will be able to designate a specific area to gather firewood, ensuring that their daily lives are not disrupted.

Upon hearing this, Village Chief Wang's expression finally softened somewhat.

Lin Yinyin pressed her advantage, adding, "Let's not talk about anything else, let's just talk about what's right in front of us."

I need to fence off land for forest protection and build houses on the hillside. These tasks will require at least thirty to fifty people.

In the future, when it comes to clearing land on hillsides, cultivating seedlings, and managing them, won't we still be the ones using the people from our village?

Don't worry, all tasks will be prioritized for the villagers of Lianxi Village.

Wang Laoshi pondered for a moment before speaking: "That's true, but this is a major event concerning the entire village, and I can't make the decision on my own."

We need to hold a village meeting, call all the villagers together, and have a proper discussion.

"That's right, it was our oversight."

"Village chief, when would you like to hold this meeting?"

"Tomorrow."

Lin Yinyin: She didn't want to take another hour's drive back, and besides, they hadn't planned to return in the first place.

Li Jinye, who was standing nearby, spoke up at the right moment, "Since there is a meeting tomorrow, then please trouble the village chief to help us find a place to rest."

Wang Laoshi looked somewhat troubled. "Well... all the houses in the village are full, there's really no room to spare."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone understood perfectly well—this was blatant rejection.

Lin Yinyin touched her belly and spoke again, "Village chief, you see I'm pregnant, the journey is long, and there's an elderly person with me. Even a remote place would be fine, as long as it can shelter us from the wind and rain."

"Comrade Lin, I'm sorry, every household is already very crowded, and there's really no room to spare."

Lin Yinyin was also a little angry after hearing this!

It really proves the old saying true—local bullies are hard to deal with!

Hearing this, Wang Erhua rolled up her sleeves, ready to step forward and argue, but Lin Yinyin grabbed her wrist.

She suppressed her anger. "Alright, we'll figure out where we'll stay. We'll be here on time for the meeting tomorrow morning."

"Okay." Old Wang agreed readily, without the slightest intention of trying to persuade him to stay.

Leaving the village chief's house, Lin Yinyin couldn't help but feel a little discouraged: "I didn't expect the village chief to be so unwilling, not even willing to lend me a place to stay."

Li Jinye patted her shoulder. "It's alright, we were prepared."

What preparations are needed?

Li Jinye didn't say much, but simply called out towards the shade of a tree not far away.

Soon, a tall man emerged from behind the tree, though he walked with a slight limp in his left leg.

"This is Third Brother," Li Jinye introduced.

"Hello, Third Brother." Lin Yinyin greeted him quickly.

"Hello, little sister." Third Brother grinned, his voice booming. But when he saw Old Master Li standing next to Li Jinye, his smile vanished instantly, and he straightened his back abruptly.

"You...you are General Li?! It is truly an honor to meet you!"

Old Master Li looked at him intently and slowly asked, "Are you Ling San?"

"It's me!" Ling San nodded vigorously, his eyes slightly red.

Old Master Li stepped forward, raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, without saying anything more.

Seeing this scene, Lin Yinyin knew in her heart that this third brother must be a person with a story.

She was carefully supported by Li Jinye as she followed the others up the mountain.

We saw a cave on the hillside.

Two men of similar build stood at the entrance of the cave. Li Jinye introduced them as the Zhao brothers, Zhao Qian and Zhao Hou.

Lin Yinyin remembered that Li Jinye had mentioned that it was they who got the wire.

With Li Aiguo and Zhang Jiande by his side, along with Third Brother and Li Jinye, the five of them were now all present.

"And there's more!" Li Jinye pointed to the five people who came out of the cave. "These are my second brother's old subordinates, all of whom are from the Air Force."

The five people stepped forward to greet each other, their eyes clear and their movements swift and efficient.

"Those two over there are my dad's old subordinates, retired from the navy."

"Greetings, General! Greetings, Comrade Lin!" Their voices were cheerful and hearty.

"These last two, the ones you've met before, are Bao Guo and Bao Feng. Counting the one still guarding the village entrance, we've got the manpower."

As soon as he finished speaking, the 13 people in front of him immediately sprang into action, their roles clearly defined and their movements swift.

The tough guys, all from the army, swung their hammers and smashed the rocks, quickly clearing a large, flat area.

Meanwhile, his comrades in the Air Force quickly set up stoves and started fires.

Two naval personnel went to kill a chicken!

Holy crap! There are chickens too!

Those gorgeous feathers make it look like a pheasant!

Lin Yinyin was stunned!

As she marveled, Li Jinye reached out and took her hand, pulling her into the cave.

"Let me show you something good."

The moment Lin Yinyin stepped into the cave with him, she was completely stunned.

The cave was found to be full of supplies.

There were dozens of bags of rice and flour, neatly stacked.

Five large pots were polished to a shine. In the corner, there was a basket of potatoes, a basket of cabbage, a basket of sweet potatoes, and a full basket of eggs.

The most eye-catching thing was that basket of glistening cured meat, with alternating layers of fat and lean meat, which made one's mouth water just looking at it.

What's even more surprising is that there are ten brand-new tents piled up on the inner side, and a stack of thick cotton quilts folded into neat squares.

"My God, Li Jinye, you're amazing!" Lin Yinyin couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Li Jinye ruffled her hair, a smile playing in his eyes: "It's not that I'm amazing, it's just that everyone prepared this together."

In just half an hour, the once desolate cave had been transformed.

Eight tents were set up neatly, and two large pots were placed on the stove, bubbling and steaming.

One pot contained stewed pheasant and potatoes, the rich aroma of which wafted far and wide.

The other pot contained seaweed and egg drop soup, with two large steamed buns for each person. Everyone sat around the stove, eating with great enthusiasm.

Lin Yinyin ate her fill. Looking at the army, navy, and air force in front of her, she couldn't help but feel that these people were being wasted here.

How many people like them does the country retire each year?

Not to mention the countless militia forces. In the event of war, coordinating and coordinating these two forces would be a truly wise decision!

As for her small mountain peak, the dozen or so people in front of her could easily overpower those villagers who harbored resentment.

If they're willing to cooperate, then we'll work together. If they're not, she doesn't mind finding other villagers. She believes that as long as the money is right, there's no need to worry about finding someone to do it.

We're just giving them face now to avoid disputes when clearing the land at the foot of the mountain.

As night falls, the mountain breeze carries a chill, but it cannot dispel the warmth inside the cave.

Inside the tent, Lin Yinyin nestled in Li Jinye's arms, feeling content as she listened to his steady heartbeat.