Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 109: The Art of Speaking

Is there more hope than returning to Beijing?

Upon hearing this, Gu Shizhao’s voice lost its casual tone, "It’s also difficult. We still have connections in Beijing, and I can’t return to the city yet. If we need to be in Huaixi County, you might have to come up with some ideas."

"The mother of the vice director of Huaixi is seriously ill and urgently needs valuable medicinal materials," Ding Ancheng said. "You should send over a Lingzhi mushroom."

"You should know how to handle it," Ding Ancheng reminded.

Gu Shizhao’s lips curved into a smile, "No wonder you’re Ding, well informed. If it works out, I’ll owe you a big favor again."

"No need this time, and it’s not for you," Ding Ancheng said indifferently, knowing Gu Shizhao already owed him quite a bit.

"Oh, did my sister-in-law ask?" Gu Shizhao teased.

"Yes," Ding Ancheng replied in a good mood and informed him, "They should arrive at Tongxian Commune around four o’clock."

Listening to the sound of the phone hanging up, Gu Shizhao felt a bit itchy inside. Ding Ancheng rarely sounded tender, making him yearn to know if he might become like that someday.

"Secretary Li, our good comrade Yi Roujing, who returned from the county town, is back at Tongxian Commune. Ding just called to ask me to relay a message to you, saying thank you for informing us about this in advance." Gu Shizhao happened to see Li Liangfei and others entering from the gate as he stepped out of the office and hurriedly went up to speak with a smile.

"Secretary Li, you’ve been really busy lately. Ah, how come your pants are wet? Did you go into the fields again? Let me take you back to change. Don’t underestimate the heat eventually turning cold; if you caught a chill, the whole commune would be in chaos," Gu Shizhao said with concern.

"Gu, I’m fine. Since Yi Roujing is back, we need to welcome her. There’s still quite a way to Dingping Production Team, and you should go greet them when they arrive to represent our commune," Li Liangfei pondered and replied.

Gu Shizhao looked a bit hesitant, "Secretary Li, if I leave, no one will be able to drive the tractor. It’s not appropriate for me to go..."

"You’re supposed to drive the tractor to send them," Li Liangfei said, amused.

"Is that appropriate?" Gu Shizhao asked uncertainly.

"Why wouldn’t it be appropriate? Yi Roujing is one of our own in Tongxian Commune, a virtuous comrade who is receiving an award from the county government today. It’s proper for us to send her," Li Liangfei said, and Gu Shizhao nodded in agreement.

This is the art of conversation.

Gu Shizhao timed it right and greeted Li Liangfei before heading out.

"Sister-in-law—" Gu Shizhao didn’t wait long before seeing the bus arrive, with quite a few people disembarking. He spotted Xia Xingchen immediately but restrained himself to call out to Yi Roujing.

"Why are you here?" Yi Roujing asked with a mischievous glance at Xia Xingchen.

"Secretary Li asked me to send you all back," Gu Shizhao replied with a smile.

Hearing this, Yi Roujing raised her brows, looking playfully at Gu Shizhao, "Oh, how did Secretary Li know this bus was coming back?"

Gu Shizhao smiled silently, and Yi Roujing decided to let him off, "Then we must thank Secretary Li personally."

Ah, talking to smart people is effortless, "Please, sister-in-law."

After Gu Shizhao went out, Li Liangfei ordered hot water to be boiled and brought out tea leaves. When laughter was heard from outside, he instructed someone to brew the tea.

"Secretary Li, Yi Roujing and her companions have returned," Gu Shizhao led Yi Roujing and her group into Li Liangfei’s office, then wisely stepped outside.

"Secretary Li, thank you so much. You’re so busy yet still thinking of us," Yi Roujing said respectfully to Li Liangfei.

"Comrade Yi Roujing, have a seat, and these comrades as well," Li Liangfei said warmly, "After going to the county, I wonder what insights and experiences you gained, Comrade Yi Roujing."

"The county leaders are very kind, thanks to Secretary Li for helping communicate with them," Yi Roujing said with a smile, "This time, County Magistrate Lou personally awarded me the prize..."

Yi Roujing recounted the event in detail and mentioned the arrangement for a job, but she only talked about her own position, "Secretary Li, my deceased grandfather was an old TCM doctor at a clinic, and I learned a bit from him, which allowed me to help others this time."

"The city and county leaders knew I had some medical knowledge and appointed me as a nurse at the staff hospital of the food factory, hoping I could continue to utilize my skills and help more people. I won’t let Secretary Li and everyone down, and I’ll shine in my position, contributing to society," Yi Roujing went on, now truly skilled at self-presentation.

Li Liangfei was surprised, although he expected the higher leaders would arrange a position for Yi Roujing, he thought the commune’s health clinic was the best option, not expecting the appointment at the staff hospital of the food factory, essentially equivalent to Huaixi County Hospital.

"I believe Comrade Yi Roujing will undoubtedly do her best for the country and the people," Li Liangfei’s smile grew even more radiant. Knowing more people opens more paths; this exceptional woman will surely go further, and making good connections is always beneficial.

Li Liangfei didn’t keep them long, exchanging words briefly and then instructing Gu Shizhao to escort them back.

Arriving at Dingping Production Team happened to coincide with near quitting time. The tractor from the commune brought back Yi Roujing and others, and the team members were curious about the award given to Yi Roujing by the county.

After already explaining the situation to Li Liangfei, Yi Roujing felt exhausted having to repeat it again, but her expression couldn’t show it, so she passionately gave the explanation again.

Ding Ancheng’s wife, Yi Roujing, got a job as a nurse at the staff hospital of the food factory, soon to be a city dweller earning a salary and getting ration tickets.

The news caused quite a stir among Dingping Production Team members, with emotions ranging from envy and surprise to indifference, though Yi Roujing wasn’t concerned.

The happiest were Ding Weihuo and Li Hongying, who enthusiastically invited Gu Shizhao to stay for dinner, as Gu Shizhao was a friend of Ding Ancheng and well-liked by both.

"Xingchen, let’s talk." Taking advantage of the moment when Ding Weihuo and Li Hongying were caught up with Ding Anguo, Gu Shizhao called Xia Xingchen.

Being at the Ding Family residence, Xia Xingchen couldn’t pretend not to see, so she quietly followed him outside to the yard.

"Let’s talk in my room," Yi Roujing suggested as she followed them out, providing a more private and secure environment for the conversation.

"Thank you, sister-in-law," Gu Shizhao entered the room first, followed by Xia Xingchen. Yi Roujing stayed outside, keeping a lookout. She was truly kind-hearted.