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Although He Yuzhu didn't understand, he didn't say much in the end: "I heard that the cold-water fish here are especially delicious, but they grow very slowly. I've been wanting to try them for a long time. You should catch a couple more!"

No sooner had He Yuzhu finished speaking than Xiao Shan’s fishing rod stirred.

With Xiao Shan's sharp eyesight, he had already spotted a willow root about the size of a thumb biting the hook in the water.

However, Xiao Shan didn't mind that the fish was small, and simply lifted the rod to catch it.

When He Yuzhu and the other two saw that it was such a small fish, they couldn't help but chuckle.

"If I take one bite of this, even its father, mother, grandfather, and grandmother combined wouldn't be enough!" He Yuzhu joked, grinning with his big teeth showing.

Xiao Shan was not discouraged, after all, where small fish gather, big fish will surely come to feed.

If you keep fishing like this, you'll eventually catch a big fish.

Since fishing is for leisure, Xiao Shan would never use his magic to cheat.

However, after four or five consecutive casts landing on willow roots, Xiao Shan finally saw a big fish taking the bait in the water.

With Xiaoshan's resources, it would be easy to lift this big fish up.

The problem is that without magical protection, the fishing rod might not be able to withstand the force.

Moreover, the fishing rod in his hand belongs to Wang Xiasheng, and Xiao Shan can't let him break it.

So Xiao Shan chose to slowly play the fish until it was exhausted before finally pulling it up.

Good heavens, if this fish were any bigger, the ice hole that Xiaoshan smashed open wouldn't be big enough.

Seeing that Xiao Shan had caught such a big fish, He Yuzhu and the others also became interested.

So they followed Xiaoshan's example and dug an ice hole to fish there.

However, they were reluctant to dig a nest, so they would only place a thin willow root on the ground every long interval.

Seeing that Xiaoshan had already caught three big fish, He Yuzhu stopped criticizing Xiaoshan for wasting food and shamelessly came over to ask Xiaoshan for a handful of cornmeal to use as bait.

Although grain is precious, fish and meat are even more precious!

Only a fool wouldn't trade such a big fish for a small handful of grain!

Everyone followed suit, and after learning Xiaoshan's baiting method, they all started catching fish one after another.

Exclamations of amazement rose and fell.

The news even reached the places where the forestry workers were at work.

Chapter 522, Who Takes a Cook with Them on a Business Trip?! (Please Subscribe!)

The textile factory workers couldn't help but laugh when they saw the four people from Xiaoshan on the lake.

"You said they're both in the metallurgical system, so how come they're worlds apart?"

"That's right, the people from Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill are skiing and fishing over there, having a great time, while you guys are here moving wood!"

"Do you enjoy moving logs?"

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Previously, the people from the Black Soil Metal Manufacturing Plant mocked the textile factory workers for having to stay here for three years. Now that the textile factory workers have found an opportunity, they naturally won't let these machinery factory workers go.

Faced with the ridicule from the textile factory, the people at the metal manufacturing plant could only endure it.

After all, these people from Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill were not people they could afford to offend.

At this moment, the four people from Xiaoshan were enjoying a pleasant moment.

If you get cold, go inside the tent with the fire burning to warm up, and once your body temperature rises, go fishing for a while.

When fishing gets boring, they have a skiing competition and have a blast.

“Hey Xiaoshan, were you always this comfortable when you went on business trips before? You have to take me with you next time, just to give me a break. You have no idea how I’m doing at home every day…” He Yuzhu’s body trembled slightly as he said this.

It can only be said that there is no land that is over-cultivated, only oxen that are exhausted to death!

Xiao Shan naturally understood He Yuzhu's meaning and said with a smile, "Brother Zhu, I'd like to take you with me too! But you're just a chef, how am I supposed to explain this to the factory if I take you on a business trip?"

Hearing Xiao Shan's words, He Yuzhu was taken aback.

He then said with considerable regret, "If I had known it would turn out like this, I wouldn't have learned to cook!"

"Whenever there's a culinary competition, I can legitimately take you on business trips!" Xiao Shan joked with a smile.

He Yuzhu glanced at Xiao Shan speechlessly.

While they were chatting, everyone started catching fish one after another.

They only packed up and went home after the four of them had caught a total of ten big fish.

When Xiao Shan asked Xiong Rongjun to return the items, he also brought two large fish to Wang Chunsheng.

He Yuzhu also brought two large fish to the Wang brothers and returned the animal skin tent.

When they returned to the dormitory, the four of them still had six large fish and many small miscellaneous fish left, with Liu Gen having the most.

He Yuzhu planned to stir-fry some willow roots, make a braised fish, and then prepare a pot of fish soup.

Then prepare a side dish, and that's how you prepare three dishes and a soup.

After arriving at the forest farm, everyone fell in love with drinking soup.

After all, in such cold weather, who would refuse a bowl of hot soup?

Moreover, their current staple food is mainly cornmeal, and cornmeal pancakes are difficult to eat if they are not soaked in soup to soften them.

The days at the Prosperous Forest Farm passed by one by one.

During this period, the textile factory workers also got into a brawl with the workers from the Black Soil Metal Manufacturing Plant.

Both parties were disciplined by the forestry bureau.

Soon it was time for Xiao Shan and the others to return to Beijing.

Both Wang Chunsheng and Wang Daniu were very reluctant to see Xiao Shan leave.

Therefore, Wang Chunsheng hosted a dinner for Xiao Shan and his group, including Wang Daniu, at his home two days before their departure.

The reason they didn't choose the day before Xiaoshan returned was because Wang Chunsheng was afraid that everyone would be drunk the night before, making it inconvenient to travel the next day.

Xiao Shan readily accepted Wang Chunsheng's invitation.

They also brought the two bottles of Moutai they hadn't finished drinking with them.

There are also a lot of candies and pastries, which I plan to share with Wang Daniu and Wang Chunsheng so they can take them to the women in their families.

Xiao Shan also brought all the medicines that Ding Qiunan had prepared for him, intending to have Wang Chunsheng and Wang Daniu share them.

That evening, Wang Chunsheng and his brother prepared a large table of dishes. When they saw Xiao Shan and his group arriving with bags and packages, they were almost dumbfounded.

"You guys are so desperate for a life that you've moved your whole family here with your brother Wang?" Wang Chunsheng joked, coming back to his senses.

Xiao Shan replied with a smile, "We're going back the day after tomorrow, so we're thinking of lightening our luggage! Brother Wang, you have to help us with this!"

After saying that, Xiao Shan told He Yuzhu and the others to put down what they were holding and introduced them to Wang Chunsheng one by one.

"This bag contains medicine that my wife prepared for me; it has all kinds of medicines that I need for daily use."

"This bag contains candies and pastries I brought from Beijing. You can take them home for your wife, Brother Wang. Oh, and remember to save some for Brother Da Niu. His son, Xiao Zhu, loves these the most."

"What are you going to give me?" Just then, Wang Daniu came in from outside with a smile.

Xiao Shan immediately showed the candy and pastries in his hand to Wang Daniu: "Brother Daniu, half of these are for Xiaozhu. No matter how much you drink later, remember to take them with you, otherwise Xiaozhu will cry!"

"Don't worry, even if I forget to go back, I won't forget these things!" Wang Daniu assured Xiao Shan with a smile.

"And these clothes underneath are all incredibly warm. We won't need them this warm once we get back to Beijing." Xiao Shan then took out another bag of warm clothes they had prepared before coming to the forest farm.

Wang Chunsheng quickly waved his hand and said, "Brother Xiao, what are you doing! You'll be cold on your way back!"

These clothes are all made of cashmere, and you should know that cashmere is extremely rare in Northeast China.

"It's alright, we still have our military overcoats, we won't get cold!" Xiao Shan smiled and patted his military overcoat.

Wang Chunsheng and Wang Daniu were deeply moved by Xiaoshan's kind gesture.

So the two of them immediately decided that they would drink until they were drunk!

Before drinking, Xiao Shan didn't forget his business.

He took out the evaluation book that Li Huaide had given him before he left.

He has already given everyone their scores for their performance at the Prosperity Forest Farm, and they are all rated as excellent.

Now all that's left is for Wang Chunsheng, the director of the forest farm, to sign and approve it, and then for the forest farm to affix its official seal.

This is important business and must be taken care of first.

Otherwise, if Wang Chunsheng and the others get too drunk, things won't be right.

Wang Chunsheng was very straightforward. He immediately brought out a pen and official seal, and without even looking at Xiao Shan's comments and ratings, he signed and stamped the document.

All the workers at the steel rolling mill successfully completed their labor targets at the forest farm.

Because of his connection with Xiaoshan, Wang Chunsheng had a particularly good impression of everyone at the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

After all, with such a good leader as Xiao Shan, his subordinates must be just as good.

Chapter 523, Farewell, Homecoming! (Please subscribe!)

After finishing our business, it's time to enjoy some drinks and conversation.

Although Wang Chunsheng and Wang Daniu knew they couldn't outdrink Xiao Shan, they still kept clinking glasses with him.

In an era when transportation was underdeveloped, some people, after parting ways, might never have the chance to see each other again in their entire lives.

After a drinking session, apart from Xiao Shan, none of the others could utter a complete sentence.

Moreover, Wang Chunsheng had already made preparations. He had instructed his men to come and take these drunkards back to their respective rooms when the time came.

After all, it's too dangerous to let a few drunkards go home alone in this freezing weather!

If you're not careful, you might see some lifelike, fresh ice sculptures in the forest tomorrow!

Xiao Shan waited for half an hour with these drunkards before the men Wang Chunsheng had ordered in advance arrived.

With the help of these people, Xiao Shan led He Yuzhu and the other two back to their dormitory.

Wang Chunsheng and Wang Daniu were both escorted back to their respective residences.

Although Wang Daniu was completely drunk, he was still carrying candy and pastries for Wang Yuzhu.

Because they drank so much, He Yuzhu and the other two spent the entire day in bed the day before they set off, and Xiao Shan cooked all their meals for them.

By evening, the three of them had regained some strength and got up to start packing their luggage.

After all, everyone had to gather early the next morning, take pickup trucks from the Prosperity Forest Farm to the nearest bus station in town, and then take a bus to the train station to catch the train.

"When we first arrived here, we couldn't wait to go back. Now that it's time to go back, we feel a little reluctant..." He Yuzhu muttered as he packed his luggage.

"Then let's go back, you can stay here," Xiong Rongjun joked.

"That won't do. If I don't go back, my wife will definitely break my legs!" He Yuzhu shrank his neck and shook his head.

He Yuzhu's words immediately made everyone laugh, and the negative emotions brought about by reluctance to part ways dissipated considerably.

When I first arrived in Xiaoshan, I had three large bags of luggage, but now I only have one bag left, which is full of changes of clothes.

Xiao Shan simply stuffed all the other bags into that suitcase, leaving only a pair of skis.

They definitely had to bring the skis back with them, as they held memories of their time at the Prosperity Forest.

Besides, if we take these skis back with us, I don't know how many children and adults will be envious.

After everyone had packed their luggage, they lay down side by side on the kang (a heated brick bed) and chatted idly.

The next morning, everyone was woken up early by the announcement from the Prosperity Forest Farm.

Xiao Shan and the others immediately and quickly got off the kang (a heated brick bed), packed all their bedding and blankets, and waited for the time to assemble.

After gathering in the open space in front of the forest farm, Xiao Shan counted the number of people and nodded to the two drivers who were taking them away: "Everyone is here, we can set off."

Wang Chunsheng's eyes were slightly red. He stepped forward and patted Xiao Shan on the shoulder: "Brother Xiao, I won't see you off. I'll make room for you in a warm spot. Have a safe trip!"

Xiao Shan nodded to Wang Chunsheng: "Brother Wang, take good care of yourself. I hope we brothers will meet again someday!"