Chapter 286 Chen Ruiqing

"According to the rules, Chen Ruiqing is a person who participated in the labor reform here, and he is not allowed to contact the outside world." Xu Shouzhong glanced at Sheng Xiping and said.

"Yes, I understand this. I hope Secretary Xu will be accommodating. I will meet him and have a few words."

Of course Sheng Xiping knew this. Most people like Chen Ruiqing and others had to do the hardest and most tiring work, and they were almost isolated from the world.

Normally they are not allowed to talk to the people they work with, let alone outsiders.

Sheng Xiping didn't want to make things difficult for others, but no matter what, he had to meet and talk, and he would have an excuse to lie later.

"Young man is impatient, isn't he? I mean according to the rules.

However, Ruiqing had just made a meritorious service, and no one who was looking at him was here. Besides, he was about to take off his hat, so he didn't abide by the rules.

If you want to meet, that's no problem. "Xu Shouzhong waved his hands and laughed. He said that on purpose just now.

Not to mention anything else, for the sake of Qiao Yongliang and Su Ju, he had to be accommodating.

Besides, he admired Chen Ruiqing very much and knew that Chen Ruiqing cared about his family. Now that someone came to inquire, he had to make it easy.

Sheng Xiping was overjoyed when he heard this, "Oh, thank you very much, Secretary Xu."

Being able to see Chen Ruiqing, even if it was not in vain, Sheng Xiping could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Okay, you guys wait here, I'll have Rui Qing found.

He was watching at the mineral processing field and said that he wanted to improve the mineral processing machine to improve the mineral processing efficiency. "

Xu Shouzhong nodded toward Sheng Xiping and then shouted outside.

"Xiao Zhang, go and call Mr. Chen. I have some work to discuss with him."

Although the report has not yet been approved, everyone at the gold mine has changed their tune and calls Chen Ruiqing Chen Gong.

Someone outside responded and then went out.

In the office, Sheng Xiping also sat down, and the three of them chatted casually.

After a while, Xiao Zhang led a man in blue work clothes and glasses from outside.

Sheng Xiping recognized him at a glance, and the person who came in behind him was Chen Ruiqing.

After so much effort and countless twists and turns, I finally met someone. From now on, everything will be easier to handle.

When Chen Ruiqing entered the door, he didn't look at Qiao Yongliang and Sheng Xiping next to him, but looked at Xu Shouzhong.

"Secretary Xu, are you looking for me? Is there something going on at the mine? It will take some time to improve the concentrator."

The experiences of the past few years have changed Chen Ruiqing's personality a lot. Now, no matter where he goes, he is cautious and trembling.

I am afraid that if I say the wrong word or take the wrong step, others will take advantage of me and cause trouble again.

"Xiao Zhang, go out first, boil some water and make a pot of tea."

Xu Shouzhong did not directly answer Chen Ruiqing's words, but waved his hand and motioned for Xiao Zhang to go out.

Xiao Zhang felt good, and after responding, he exited the office, closing the door ajar.

When Xu Shouzhong saw Xiao Zhang going out, he led Chen Ruiqing to look at Sheng Xiping and Qiao Yongliang sitting over there.

"Director Qiao of Huangnihe Forest Farm, you are all familiar with me before.

That person is a friend of his. It is said that he was entrusted by someone to ask for information about you. "

When Chen Ruiqing heard this, her heart skipped a beat and she quickly looked to the side.

"Oh, Director Qiao, I'm really sorry. I was so preoccupied with how to improve the concentrator that I didn't notice you were here."

Chen Ruiqing did not say hello to Sheng Xiping first, but apologized to Qiao Yongliang first.

"Hey, why are you so polite to me? We don't have anything to say about it."

Qiao Yongliang waved his hand nonchalantly. He had known Chen Ruiqing for a long time. He had a good impression of this person and had some friendship with him.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to take the initiative to help Sheng Xiping as soon as he asked. He really didn't have that much time.

"This is my little brother. He said he came to see you. Let's talk." Qiao Yongliang pointed to Sheng Xiping next to him.

Sheng Xiping stood up from his chair and stretched out his hand towards Chen Ruiqing.

"Sheng Xiping, an educated youth from Songjianghe Forestry Bureau, was entrusted by a friend to help find out the whereabouts of Chen Ruiqing. Finally, I see you here."

Chen Ruiqing had just been thinking about the machine and got a lot of oil on the machine. At this time, he quickly wiped his hands on his pants, then stretched out his hand to shake hands with Sheng Xiping.

"I wonder who asked you to inquire about me?" Chen Ruiqing's voice was trembling when he said this.

It has been four or five years since he left home, and there has been no news from his family. To be honest, he is also thinking about him very much.

But now he can't help himself, can't contact the outside world, can't do anything, even if he thinks about his family, it's useless.

"It's not convenient to reveal who it is specifically. They just said they wanted me to help find your whereabouts."

Sheng Xiping shook his head. He had better stop talking nonsense about people who don't exist at all. Otherwise, the lies will get bigger and bigger, and he will almost not be able to get back to him.

"Seeing that Brother Chen is fine, I have fulfilled my mission and can explain to my friends when I go back.

If Brother Chen has any ideas or words to bring to his family, I will go to the provincial capital in a while and can help. "

These words are just to pave the way and leave a way out for yourself.

"No, no need. I feel very sorry that you came all the way to inquire about my whereabouts.

I don’t know where my family is at the moment, so I won’t bother my brother. "

Chen Ruiqing opened his mouth, and was about to say that he would bring a message to his wife and children, but then he thought, he is not free yet, so don't get into trouble.

Wait until he actually takes off his hat.

"It doesn't matter. As long as Brother Chen has a general location, I can go there and look for him."

Sheng Xiping is impatient, you'd better say it quickly, otherwise I won't be able to do anything about it later.

"Ruiqing, there are no outsiders in this room. We also know that you have been out for several years and you must be thinking about your family.

Didn't you say that time that your little girl was only a few months old at the time, and yet you came out? Your daughter must be four or five years old now, right?

You can tell him the address, or you can tell us. When we go to the provincial capital for business later, we can send you a message. "

Over there, Xu Shouzhong also advised Chen Ruiqing not to be so careful.

"No need to bother. I'll see you later if I have the chance."

This mine is not absolutely safe. Chen Ruiqing is worried that the walls have ears, so how can he dare to say more?

Hearing this, everyone else in the room sighed.

Sheng Xiping wanted to say something else, but then Xiao Zhang came in with a tray and poured tea for everyone.

With this interruption, Sheng Xiping could no longer continue what he was saying.

"Lao Xu, we haven't gotten together for a long time, right? So what, are you free tonight?

It just so happens that my little brother is here. Let's have a game and have a couple of drinks tonight? "

Qiao Yongliang could probably guess why Chen Ruiqing refused to say anything, and also saw Sheng Xiping's impatience, so he simply suggested it.

"There are no outsiders, just us and Lao Zhao. What do you think?"

Although Qiao Yongliang said this to Xu Shouzhong, it was Chen Ruiqing who was looking at him.

Xu Shouzhong can become the secretary of such a large gold mine. Is he an ordinary person? At that time, I understood what Qiao Yongliang meant.

Xu Shouzhong admired Chen Ruiqing very much. This kind of talent was always a treasure wherever he went.

In order to retain Chen Ruiqing, Xu Shouzhong was of course willing to help.

"Okay, just in time, I haven't seen Lao Zhao for some time.

Then we've made a deal, we'll go to your house tonight, we'll have a drink and chat for a while. "

Xu Shouzhong nodded towards Qiao Yongliang, indicating that he understood what he meant.

"Come on, brother Xiping, we've seen you too, we have to go back to the forest farm.

Let's go. Lao Xu will go to my house in the evening. If anything happens, we can have a drink and talk at night. "Qiao Yongliang winked at Sheng Xiping.

Sheng Xiping understood and stood up immediately, "Secretary Xu, Gong Chen, if you're sorry to bother me, we'll leave first and talk about it later."

In front of Xiao Zhang, Sheng Xiping also called Chen Ruiqing Chen Gong.

"Okay, it's settled then. I have other things to be busy with, so I won't go out to see you off.

Zhang'er, send Director Qiao and Comrade Sheng off for me. "Xu Shouzhong waved his hand to signal Xiao Zhang.

Xiao Zhang nodded with a smile, followed Qiao Yongliang and Sheng Xiping out, went directly to the gate of the mine, and watched them get into the car.

"Director Qiao, come here often when you have time."

"Okay, you can go back and stop by our forest farm when you have time."

Qiao Yongliang got in the car, waved to Xiao Zhang, and then the driver drove. The group left the Jiapigou Gold Mine and continued walking to Huangnihe Forest Farm.

"How are you? Have you seen anyone? Is that the one you're looking for?" Zhao Minchu asked casually, leaning on his seat and staring.

"Thanks to Secretary Zhao and Director Qiao, Brother Chen is the person I'm looking for."

Sheng Xiping smiled and replied, no matter what, it would be nice to see people.

"Old Zhao, come to my house tonight. I have agreed with Old Xu that we will have another game tonight and help my little brother and Ruiqing."

After Qiao Yongliang got on the bus, he also leaned on his seat and stared blankly. Before closing his eyes, he muttered something to Zhao Minchu.

Zhao Minchu snorted softly, "Humph, I already knew what you were going to do.

Did you see that? I asked Xiao Liu to buy cooked food just now, and I will ask my younger siblings to prepare a few more dishes tonight. "

Zhao Minchu and Qiao Yongliang have been partners for many years, and they are very familiar with each other and have a perfect understanding.

"It has to be Lao Zhao, my close friend. Come on, let's watch your siblings' crafts tonight." Qiao Yongliang laughed and closed his eyes to rest.

From Jiapigou Gold Mine to Huangnihe Forest Farm, there are still about ten miles of land.

This section of road is a firewood transport road used by forest farms to transport wood. It is frequently repaired and the road condition is pretty good, not too bumpy. Ten miles away, we will arrive soon.

Huangnihe Forest Farm, located east of Jiapigou Commune, was established in 1962 and was under the jurisdiction of the County Forestry Bureau at that time.

There are less than a hundred employees, and the site has more than 10,000 acres of forestland under its jurisdiction, with an annual harvesting volume of about 5,000 cubic meters.

It is named after the large and small Huangni Rivers in the site area. In 1974, it was transferred to the Hongshi Forestry Bureau for management.

Compared with Qianchuan Forest Farm, Huangnihe Forest Farm is much smaller. Of course, the forest farm has all the necessary facilities such as shops, schools, clubs, etc.

The car stopped in front of the field department and everyone got out of the car. Sheng Xiping excused himself from drinking too much at noon and wanted to relieve himself, so he took a turn to the store and bought some things.

When he carried his things and returned to the field to look for Qiao Yongliang, Qiao Yongliang scolded him for being too open-minded.

Sheng Xiping chuckled. No matter what Qiao Yongliang said to him, he wouldn't talk back anyway.

Angry, Qiao Yongliang confessed to Sheng Xiping, but he had no choice but to carry the things Zhao Minchu asked people to buy, and led Sheng Xiping, one after the other, to a bungalow on the east side of the forest farm's family area.

"Daughter-in-law, we have guests at home. Let's prepare some hard dishes tonight." Qiao Yongliang shouted loudly as soon as he entered the door.

Qiao Yongliang's wife Han Xiuyun came out of the house with a smile, "Hey, who is this?"

"Oh, the young man I met at Jingsheng's wedding came from the Songjianghe Forestry Bureau to congratulate Jingsheng with a wedding banquet.

We were able to chat quite well, so we invited my little brother to stay with us for two days. "Qiao Yongliang took Sheng Xiping and introduced him to his wife.

"Brother, this is your sister-in-law. We have been married for almost ten years, and we have two brats who are so ugly that we don't know where they went to play."

Turning back, Qiao Yongliang said to Sheng Xiping again.

"Hello, sister-in-law. This is my first time at Brother Qiao and sister-in-law's house. I just bought this at the forest farm store. My sister-in-law kept it for the children at home." Sheng Xiping handed over the things in his hand.

"Oh, look at you, what did you bring when you came home? I won't want to do this again.

Come on, come inside and sit down, I'll boil water and make tea for you. It just so happens that I bought a piece of meat today, prepared some good dishes for you tonight, and asked your brother Qiao to have a few more drinks with you. "

Han Xiuyun reached out to take the things, invited Sheng Xiping to come in and sit down, and then went to the kitchen to work.

The Qiao family's three adobe houses are neatly arranged and quite spacious.

Qiao Yongliang took off his shoes and asked Sheng Xiping to get on the kang. He then took out the chessboard and insisted that Sheng Xiping play two games with him.

The co-author is still a chess fan and feels uncomfortable if he doesn’t play two games of chess a day.

Sheng Xiping knew how to play chess to some extent, so he played with Qiao Yongliang. The two of them fought back and forth on the chessboard, while Han Xiuyun was busy preparing food in the outer room.

At about 5:30 in the evening, Zhao Minchu came to Qiao's house first carrying two bottles of wine. After a while, Xu Shouzhong and Chen Ruiqing also brought some things, and the five of them gathered at the table.

Coincidentally, Han Xiuyun also prepared the meals and placed them on the table.

At this time of year, the vegetable garden is rich in vegetables, including eggplants, peppers, beans, persimmons, and cucumbers. Together with the cooked food and canned food Zhao Minchu and the others bought, they have just eight vegetables.

The five people sat on the Kang in the east room and started eating and drinking regardless of that.

As for Han Xiuyun, he took his two sons to eat in the West Room.

"Brother Xiping lives in the south, and Ruiqing used to live in the provincial capital in the north. It's not easy for us brothers to get together for a drink.

Whatever I say today, I have to mention this cup first. Lao Zhao, I'm sorry for taking your job. "

Even though Qiao Yongliang had been drinking for a long time at noon, he was still energetic in the evening. When he picked up the wine glass, he picked up a drink first.

"Come, come, it's not easy for our brothers to get together, so we must drink this glass of wine."

After saying that, Qiao Yongliang clinked the glasses with the four people, then raised his neck, and the wine in the glass was gone.

When the other four people looked at it, how could they fall behind? The same goes for the four of them, their glasses are empty.

Next, it was Zhao Minchu and Xu Shouzhong's turn to drink, and they also exchanged a few words.

Then, there are Chen Ruiqing and Sheng Xiping.

Chen Ruiqing was holding the wine glass, tears welling up in his eyes. It was the first time in a long time since the accident that he was so relaxed.

"Stop saying anything. Thank you Xiping. You came all the way from Songjiang River just to find out my whereabouts.

Thank you also to Yongliang, Secretary Zhao, and Secretary Xu. Without your care, I, Chen Ruiqing, would not be able to survive. "

Over the past four years, Chen Ruiqing has experienced all kinds of torture and abuse. For him, it was like a nightmare.

Fortunately, there are so many kind-hearted people who help him and take care of him secretly, so he can persist until now.

Now, the dawn has emerged, and good days are ahead. Looking back on his experiences in the past few years, how can Chen Ruiqing not feel emotional?