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Luo Suqing obediently did as instructed.

"Who is it?" came He Yuzhu's rough voice from inside.

“We’re from the Black Soil Metal Manufacturing Plant. We’ve come to ask you some questions!” Li Li replied sweetly from outside.

The door was opened quickly.

He Yuzhu blushed slightly as he looked at the two pretty girls in front of the door, and quickly invited them inside: "Come in quickly, it's cold outside!"

As soon as Li Li entered the room, she saw Xiao Shan reading a book.

Li Li knew very well that he was the leader of this group of cadres from the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

If I can get along well with him, then when I go back, won't I not have to worry about the machine tools in my factory?

Then her parents will definitely praise her a lot, and their attention will no longer be focused solely on her younger brother!

Having made up her mind, Li Li walked up to Xiao Shan and looked at him with her moist eyes: "Excuse me, why did only a few of you go to work this afternoon?"

Xiao Shan glanced at Li Li and instantly understood what she was up to.

Anyway, by this time the people at Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill had already found replacement workers, so it didn't matter if they were told about the replacement workers.

We're all from the metallurgical system, so we're practically brother factories.

Xiaoshan might have even earned a considerable commission from this black soil metal manufacturing plant!

Therefore, Xiao Shan did not keep anything to himself and told Li Li everything about the construction work.

Li Li's eyes lit up when she saw how easy Xiao Shan was to talk to.

Just as Li Li was about to say something, Luo Suqing came up excitedly and tugged at Li Li's sleeve: "Sister Li Li, let's go back and tell the others!"

Upon hearing this, Li Li glared fiercely at Luo Suqing.

She's so oblivious! Didn't she see she was just chatting with someone?

However, since Luo Suqing had already spoken, Li Li couldn't stay there any longer.

So she smiled and nodded to Xiao Shan: "Thank you for your guidance, brother."

Watching Luo Suqing and Li Li leave, Xiao Shan couldn't help but shake his head.

These two girls are really interesting!

The one who looks sweet and innocent is actually scheming, while the one who is charming and tall is actually a naive and innocent girl.

Li Li and Luo Suqing went back and told the people at the Black Soil Metal Manufacturing Plant about the incident, and immediately heard a chorus of wails.

"Why are those people at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill so cunning? Could it be that this job-stealing opportunity is going to be like the one with the wild rabbits before, and we won't get a chance?"

"I don't think that's the case! I've heard there are many people from the same hometown nearby, and it's impossible for the people from Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill alone to select them all!"

"But it's possible that all the skilled players have already been selected by them!"

"At this point, who cares about the quality of the technology? As long as it helps us meet our targets, that's all that matters!"

"That's right, hurry up, let's head over to where those old workers live and see if we can get a sip of soup!"

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Chapter 516, The Adorably Charming Little Girl! (Please Subscribe!)

This is the second day since I officially started working at the Fanrong Forest Farm.

Xiong Rongjun fell ill today because he was exposed to cold wind and heat while working yesterday morning, and because as a translator he hadn't exercised much in a long time.

Seeing Xiong Rongjun lying on the kang with a flushed face from the fever, Xiao Shan quickly fed him two antipyretics and cold medicine.

These medicines were specially requested by Ding Qiunan after she learned that Xiao Shan was coming to the three northeastern provinces.

After taking the medicine, Xiong Rongjun felt a little better.

However, he still didn't have the strength to get up.

Just as Xiao Shan finished feeding Xiong Rongjun his medicine and was about to have breakfast, people from Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill came over.

They told Xiaoshan that many people fell ill after waking up this morning.

It seems like they all have colds and fevers.

"You guys eat first, I'll go check on them." Upon hearing that many people were sick, Xiao Shan stood up and said to He Yuzhu and Zheng Xiding.

Xiao Shan went to check on each of his sick colleagues. Apart from two female colleagues who were quite ill, the others were in relatively good condition.

"Keep a close eye on them. If their fever doesn't break or if you notice anything wrong, come and let me know immediately," Xiao Shan instructed the people sharing the room with the patient.

Fortunately, everyone knows that the three northeastern provinces are very cold, so most people brought some medicine with them when they set off.

If someone didn't have their own medicine, Xiao Shan would give it to them himself.

After checking on all the patients, Xiao Shan finally had time to go back and have breakfast.

"Xiaoshan, is everyone alright?" He Yuzhu asked with some concern as he fed Xiong Rongjun while Xiaoshan ate.

Xiao Shan laughed and said, "It's just a bit of a cold and the change in environment, it's nothing!"

Xiao Shan was so certain because he secretly channeled a trace of magic power into each of the patients during his examinations.

With this trace of magical power, these patients will recover in a couple of days even without medication.

By noon, Xiong Rongjun's high fever had subsided.

After resting for two days, you'll be fine.

However, his bedding and clothes were soaked with his sweat several times, and the smell was quite unpleasant.

Just as Xiao Shan was about to have He Yuzhu and Zheng Xiding help Xiong Rongjun take the bedding apart and wash it, there was a knock on the door.

He Yuzhu walked over and opened the door, only to find a little girl, about twelve or thirteen years old, wearing a floral cotton-padded jacket.

"Does Comrade Xiaoshan live here?" the little girl asked, looking up at He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu quickly nodded and led the little girl into the house.

Seeing the young girl enter the room, Xiao Shan smiled and asked, "Little girl, what brings you here?"

"I'm Wang Daniu's daughter, my name is Wang Yuzhu!" the little girl introduced herself to Xiao Shan. "My dad said that men from the city like you probably don't know how to wash their own clothes, so he sent me over to collect your dirty clothes and take them home to wash!"

It must be said that although Old Wang looks rugged, his daughter is indeed very cute.

He Yuzhu said somewhat embarrassedly, "Let's wash ourselves, so as not to bother you, a young lady, with the smell!"

"That won't do, otherwise my dad will scold me when I get back!" Wang Yuzhu shook her head and said.

Just then, the scent emanating from Xiong Rongjun's blanket wafted into Wang Yuzhu's nose, causing her to involuntarily...

He frowned: "How much sweat have you produced? Do you have a fever?"

Covering her nose with her hand, Wang Yuzhu walked to the kang (a heated brick bed) and looked at Xiong Rongjun lying on it, saying, "A patient can't be in this kind of environment! Quickly take apart the bedding and blankets, I'll take them home to wash for you, and bring them back to you tomorrow!"

Seeing Wang Yuzhu's stubbornness, Xiao Shan and the other two exchanged glances and took out their dirty clothes that they had changed out of yesterday.

Of course, they kept the underwear, a personal item, for themselves to wash.

After taking out the dirty clothes, Xiao Shan asked He Yuzhu and Zheng Xiding to disassemble Xiong Rongjun's bedding and blankets.

He then took out a bag of candy from his luggage.

Xiao Shan handed the candy to Wang Yuzhu, smiling as he said, "These are candies I brought back from Beijing. Take them home and try them! Remember to thank Brother Da Niu for us when you get back. Brother Da Niu is so thoughtful!"

Wang Yuzhu accepted the candy from Xiao Shan, her smile impossible to contain.

You should know that living near the Prosperity Forest Farm means there is no shortage of meat, but processed foods from other cities are very scarce.

Not to mention candy, which is a rare commodity even in the city.

"Thank you, my dad said you helped him a lot, so you don't need to thank him! I'll accept the snacks. Don't worry, I'll definitely wash your clothes clean and make sure they don't smell at all!" As she spoke, Wang Yuzhu proudly puffed out her chest. "My family uses soap made from wild boar pancreas, it cleans clothes really well!"

When Xiao Shan and the others saw such a sunny and cheerful girl, smiles appeared on their faces without prior arrangement.

With such a lovely daughter, Old Wang is truly a winner in life!

After watching He Yuzhu and Zheng Xiding tie up the dirty clothes and bedding with rope, Xiao Shan instructed, "Brother Zhu, why don't you see this little girl off? It's freezing outside, she might fall while carrying so much stuff!"

Although it's not snowing outside right now, the snow that fell earlier has piled up on the ground, and in some places it has already started to freeze over, making it very slippery.

Wang Yuzhu hid the candy bag in her bosom and waved her hand at Xiao Shan, saying, "Don't worry, I come to the forest farm often. I know the way with my eyes closed! It's you outsiders who are more likely to trip and fall. I'll have to help you up then!"

Upon hearing Wang Yuzhu's words, Xiao Shan and the other two couldn't help but laugh.

"In that case, we won't trouble you any further!" Xiao Shan said to Wang Yuzhu with a smile.

Wang Yuzhu carried the clothes they had sorted on her back, then waved to Xiao Shan and the others with her other hand: "I'm going back first, my mother is still waiting for me at home! I'll bring these things over first thing tomorrow morning."

"My dad said I have to come every three days to take your clothes back to wash. You can't refuse, or my dad will scold me again when we get back!"

After saying that, Wang Yuzhu casually picked up her clothes and went out, leaving behind three grown men with big, aunt-like smiles on their faces.

"No, when Lao Wang comes to visit us, I have to ask him how he raises his daughter. How come Lao Wang's daughter is so adorable!" He Yuzhu muttered to himself.

Xiao Shan didn't say anything, but he looked completely agreeable.

Raising a daughter to be so lively and cheerful must be every father's dream!

Chapter 517, Rock, Paper, Scissors! (Please subscribe!)

Because their fellow villagers helped them meet their targets, Xiaoshan and the others naturally stayed indoors by the fire.

As for lunch, a quick bite or two will suffice.

Of course, since Xiong Rongjun was a patient, He Yuzhu still took special care of him and made him a bowl of dumpling soup with wheat flour.

After lunch, Xiao Shan, He Yuzhu, and Zheng Xiding played rock-paper-scissors inside the house.

Whoever loses has to wash everyone's underwear.

After the three of them had finished their final struggle, He Yuzhu, grumbling, grabbed a wooden basin and prepared to go out and wash everyone's underwear.

Turning around, He Yuzhu saw Xiong Rongjun half-lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), almost laughing himself to death. He glared at him fiercely and said, "Keep laughing. When you're better, we won't play rock-paper-scissors anymore. We'll just send you there!"

After saying that, He Yuzhu grumbled and left with everyone's underwear.

Behind them, Xiao Shan and Zheng Xiding were laughing so hard they could barely stand up straight.

He Yuzhu went to the public pool outside the house, his face dark with rage as he scrubbed his underwear in his hands, muttering to himself, "I definitely won't lose next time!"

As a result, due to carelessness in applying force, a large hole was quickly torn in the underwear in his hand.

Judging from the pattern on these underwear, they must be Xiong Rongjun's underwear.

Feeling rather guilty, He Yuzhu rinsed his underwear clean.

The underwear already had several small holes, but now one of them has grown into a large hole because he wasn't paying attention.

He Yuzhu then checked the underwear of the other two men, and sure enough, they all had some holes in them, making it clear that these underwear were quite old.

In fact, He Yuzhu's own underwear was like that, and he had been wearing it for four or five years.

Li Caijuan had scolded him many times, but he just couldn't bear to throw it away.

After all, only men know that underwear isn't necessarily better when it's new; it only gets more comfortable the longer you wear it.

After the tragedy involving Xiong Rongjun's underwear, He Yuzhu became much more careful when washing the rest of his underwear.

After washing the underwear, He Yuzhu pretended nothing had happened and took it into the house to dry next to the stove.

Of course, He Yuzhu hung Xiong Rongjun's underwear in a corner to dry, so that it wouldn't be so easy for anyone to find it.

Not long after He Yuzhu sat down, there was a knock on the door.

When the door was opened, it was Wang Chunsheng's younger brother, Wang Xiasheng.

"Brother Xiaoshan, my brother caught a roe deer on the mountain today. Remember to bring your friends over for dinner tonight. I guarantee the roe deer meat will be so fresh it'll make your teeth fall out!" Wang Xiasheng said cheerfully to Xiaoshan inside the house.

Xiao Shan stepped forward and offered Wang Xiasheng a cigarette, saying with a smile, "Brother Xiasheng, thank you for making the trip. We'll definitely be there on time tonight!"

"Alright, I'll head back to help out then!" Wang Xiasheng took the cigarette from Xiao Shan, tucked it behind his ear, and left happily.

He was also very much looking forward to his brother opening a bottle of Moutai that night.

He and Wang Chunsheng had been in Fanrong Forest Farm for so many years, and they had only heard of the reputation of Moutai liquor, but had never actually tasted it.

After Wang Xiasheng left, Xiong Rongjun lay on the kang (a heated brick bed) and said to himself with some self-pity, "Why did I have to get sick at this time!"