Rebirth 78: Hunting for Treasure in the Mountains, Spoiling My Wife and Daughter to the Heavens

County Party Committee Factory Headquarters.

The security guards, dressed in dark green overcoats, looked very energetic and greeted the family members coming in and out from time to time.

A dirty oxcart was seen driving towards the city gate.

The robust young man, hands on his hips, stopped Lu Weiguo.

"What are you doing! Is this a place you can come in?!"

In those days, the security department was a legitimate, officially recognized job.

Moreover, their status is extremely high; any young person who can get into the security department must have some connections.

"Hello comrade, I'm from Fendou Village. I'm looking for Zhao Jiaying and I've come to deliver something to her." Lu Weiguo jumped off the oxcart, took out a packet of red plum blossoms from his pocket, and handed her one.

However, the young man pushed her away and refused.

"Zhao Jiaying? You mean Zhao... cough cough, if you want to go in, call the people inside and have them send someone to pick you up."

"You'd better leave now; this isn't a place for your oxcart."

"I don't have a phone number." This was Lu Weiguo's first time in this place, despite having lived two lives.

Although he was a businessman in his previous life and often interacted with governments at all levels, he was invited by the government to attract investment at that time.

Where did you contact the gatekeeper and security department?

Moreover, Zhao Jiaying only mentioned names and never said she would make a phone call.

"Then leave quickly!"

"Wait, comrade, it's like this, Zhao Jiaying and I are friends, I'm here to deliver something, it's very important for her studies."

Or, could you go to the trouble of asking around for me? You know, universities have just opened, and Jiaying has less than six months until the college entrance exam.

Comrade, think about it.

This time, Lu Weiguo stuffed the entire bag of red plums into the young man's coat pocket.

Moreover, Lu Weiguo's words were extremely well-chosen.

People in Northeast China value education, and this girl is the daughter of a high-ranking official, about to take the college entrance examination.

If Lu Weiguo really did send something related to studying, then helping him make that phone call to inquire would bring him closer to the Zhao family.

If not, then there's no loss.

As for why Lu Weiguo didn't say he would send crucian carp.

Anyone who has lived in Northeast China knows that when it comes to giving gifts to superiors, nobody dares to say it outright.

"Fine! You don't seem like a bad guy. Wait a minute, but if you lie to me, you'd better watch out and see what I do to you!"

The young man's hawk-like eyes were fixed on Lu Weiguo's expression.

Despite the threats, Lu Weiguo remained completely calm.

He had Lu Weiguo pull the oxcart aside before entering the guardhouse.

A moment later,

The young man walked out with a smile.

"Alright, you really are a friend of Zhao Qianjin. Wait a moment, she'll come out to greet you herself."

Lu Weiguo didn't have to wait too long.

Zhao Jiaying, wearing a loose silk nightgown, skipped and hopped out.

The moment Lu Weiguo saw her, he was shocked by her surging waves.

When we met before, Zhao Jiaying was wearing a tight-fitting school uniform.

But this time, though small in appearance, he has a "great mind"!

It's so exaggerated it's comparable to volleyball!

In a hop and a skip, he appeared in front of Lu Weiguo.

"Hey, you mountain rascal! What are you looking at? What are you daydreaming about? Come on in, I'm freezing!"

In late autumn in Northeast China, although there was no snow, the temperature was only a few degrees Celsius. Zhao Jiaying, wearing pajamas, naturally couldn't stay warm for long.

"Okay, thanks bro."

Lu Weiguo held up an aluminum basin wrapped in cotton cloth and expressed his gratitude to the young man.

Make sure to communicate well the first time, as I'll probably be coming here often afterward.

It's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings.

To achieve great things, you need to pay attention to details and also build good relationships with these people.

The county committee staff quarters are located right behind the county committee compound.

Jogging slowly along the side of the three-story building, past the county committee building, you'll see a cluster of bungalows with a basketball court.

Each bungalow had a small shed facing its entrance where coal could be stored.

Zhao Jiaying noticed that Lu Weiguo had slowed down.

She turned around and pulled Lu Weiguo's arm: "This is for ordinary employees; my home is in the back."

Sure enough, Zhao Jiaying led Lu Weiguo into a separate two-story building.

"Hey, Shan Hunzi, these detached houses usually house four families, but the other three aren't occupied. It's not that my family doesn't meet the rules."

"puff!"

Zhao Jiaying's explanation almost made Lu Weiguo burst out laughing.

There are policies and measures to counter.

Only a naive girl like Zhao Jiaying would be so foolish as to think that other houses couldn't be arranged.

Upon entering the room, Lu Weiguo wasn't particularly surprised.

The apartment has three bedrooms, solid wood furniture, a TV in the living room, and two Phoenix brand bicycles parked at the door.

The radio was playing Teresa Teng's "The Moon Represents My Heart," one of the most popular songs of the time.

However, no matter how beautiful the music was, it couldn't drown out the sound of the child crying.

"Jiahuan, quickly bring your classmate inside. It's too messy outside. Stay for lunch, okay?"

A middle-aged woman who looked remarkably like Zhao Jiahuan came out of the main house in a fluster.

Without waiting for Lu Weiguo to say hello, he hurriedly ran back again.

"Hey, you rascal, did you hear what my mom said? You caught so many crucian carp again! Give them to me first, I'll take them to the kitchen."

Let's go inside and discuss the price.

Lu Weiguo nodded, but instead of waiting in place, he took a few steps toward the living room.

They listened intently to the sounds coming from inside the main room.

"Oh dear, Mom has no experience either. You finally managed to produce milk, but why does your grandson cry after eating?"

You were all raised by your grandmother back then. Your father and I were always out there fighting our own battles. We didn't have any experience at all.

"Mom! Waaaaah, I don't like him anymore! I cry every time I drink milk, I cry every time I drink milk! Does he not like me either?"

"Silly child, this is flesh and blood of yours, how could I not love you?"

The room was in complete chaos; the baby's cries hadn't stopped before the mother started crying too.

While trying to soothe her grandson and her daughter, Zhao's mother was on the verge of a breakdown.

"Auntie, the child has gas. Just let him burp out the gas and he'll be fine."

Since the woman inside was in postpartum confinement, Lu Weiguo couldn't easily enter, so he could only shout loudly through the crack in the door.

"Who! Who is it! Mom~~ Why is there a stranger in the house? It's so embarrassing to see me crying!"

"Oh dear, stop crying! Crying during postpartum confinement can make you go blind!"

Zhao Jiaying's eldest sister broke down in tears even more.

Upon hearing this, Zhao's mother grasped at a straw and came out with her child in her arms.

In just a few minutes, Zhao's mother, who had been so dignified just moments before, had her hair turned into a mess.

"What did you just say? Aren't you Jiaying's classmate? How do you know how to take care of a baby?"

"Huh? I... I'm from Fendou Village. I'm not her classmate. I'm here to deliver crucian carp."

"Well, I have two children already, and I learned how to take care of them from the elderly people in our village."

Lu Weiguo told the truth about his identity; there was no room for concealment at this point.

After all, in this day and age, if the top leader of a county committee really wants to investigate you, there really won't be any secrets left.

They can detect any color of underwear.

"Oh? What about yesterday's crucian carp? Oh well, never mind that for now. What do you mean by the child having gas?"

Zhao's mother was on the verge of collapse.

Since the eldest daughter started producing milk yesterday, the baby has been crying while drinking milk, and the whole family hasn't slept well all night.

"Okay, Auntie, could you carefully hold the child upright and rest his head on your shoulder?"

Yes, that's it. With your other hand, gently pat from bottom to top with a cupped palm.

"Once the child is a little older, you can hold them horizontally."

Lu Weiguo stepped forward and taught Zhao's mother how to burp her child.

This scientific approach to childcare in later generations is widespread and known to almost everyone.

But in those days, children were almost always raised in a free-range manner, and no one would care if a rural child cried in the middle of the night.

Just stuff the crumbs into the child's mouth, and they'll stop crying in no time.

Feeling the warmth of Lu Weiguo's hand, Zhao's mother blushed.

But immediately, the baby, who was only ten days old, vomited a mouthful of sour-tasting milk curds.

Zhao's mother was so frightened she almost jumped up.

"What's going on?! What's going on here?! You brat, you're really messing with me..."

But the next moment, the baby spat out some milk curds, let out a burp, and then laughed.

After letting go of his shoulder, he smiled happily upon seeing Lu Weiguo.

She even raised her chubby little hands, trying to snuggle into Lu Weiguo's arms.