Siheyuan: Since 51

The conversation in the main hall was lively, and the kitchen was no less lively.

Wu Xia, Qin Huairu, Lin Manyu and Ye Lingyi, the four women were chatting and laughing, while preparing dinner.

It was a little after eight and we split into two tables.

The masters drank in the living room, while the women and children ate in the east wing.

Surprisingly, Lin Zhihao insisted on not drinking.

"Well, I don't drink. I read a book a while ago that said drinking can cause trouble."

This statement was unexpected.

The brigade commander nodded unconsciously, "Oh, okay, then I'll keep my word and not drink a drop of alcohol."

Kenong added, "You should always stay sober. When I was in the Magic City, I would not drink unless it was necessary."

Lin Jialiang smiled cheerfully, "Okay, Zhihao is better than me in this respect."

……

Lin Zhiyuan couldn't help but glance sideways, but didn't say much.

Lin Zhihao muttered to himself, and then he had a drink with his elder brother. It took him several days to recover...

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Kenong asked casually.

"Zhiyuan, People's Daily, what on earth do you want to do by stirring up trouble and starting a fire?"

Lin Zhiyuan laughed and said, "Of course, it's to remind my guests that it's time to go on stage."

Kenong took a bite of the food and asked, "Anything else?"

Lin Zhiyuan was startled, then thought of something and waved his hand: "Well, what you are talking about was purely an accident."

"That's good."

Kenong didn't say much, picked up the wine glass, and said, "Come on, let's have a drink."

……

Anyway, we had a day off tomorrow and everyone had nothing to do, so the drinking party didn't end until midnight.

The next day, noon.

After dinner, Lin Jialiang went to visit the neighbor next door with his hands behind his back.

Wu Xia and several other girls went out shopping together.

The snow on the street was quite deep, some were more than ten centimeters deep. I don't know where the interest came from. Lin Zhiyuan expressed his incomprehension.

As for Lin Zhihao, I can’t figure out whether he is just feeling playful or he still has a childish nature.

He led the little ones from the Chen, Li and Lin families to play snowball fights and build snowmen, and they had a lot of fun.

Lin Zhiyuan and Lin Zhihui sat in the living room, smoking and chatting.

"Zhihui, I didn't ask you last night, are you coming back to change jobs this time, or are you just taking a few days off?"

After saying that, he added, "If it involves confidential information, don't say it."

"Well, it's not classified. I came back to visit my relatives and will return to Jinyintan after the New Year."

Lin Zhiyuan has memories of his past life, especially what Yu Min did, how could he not know?

"Come to think of it, I have to thank you for my return from Hong Kong Island, several years earlier than I expected."

Lin Zhihui was startled, "Brother, do you know?"

"You can guess it."

Lin Zhiyuan smiled, pursed his chin, and said earnestly: "Tell your leader clearly what the base needs, and feel free to raise it. Hong Kong Island has Yuanda, and will do its best to help you. You are all contributing to your family, and we cannot let you down."

Lin Zhihui took a puff of his cigarette and agreed readily.

"No problem, I'll make sure you get the message across."

After that, he sighed again, "You know what, if it weren't for Yaoda, it might have been delayed for a few years. So, we are mutually beneficial."

"Hahaha, when you think about it this way, it does make sense."

After Lin Zhiyuan finished speaking, he advised: "I can't stay for a few days after returning. Spend more time with Shuhong. The child is sensible and won't say anything. Don't go too far."

"clear."

……

As they were talking, Pan Fei came hurriedly.

As soon as he entered the room, he was a little anxious, and deliberately glanced at Lin Zhihui, and only said, "Director Lin, there is something going on at the unit."

It was explained earlier that there would be no meetings during the holidays, so Pan Fei would not come unless it was necessary.

Lin Zhiyuan stood up in just one second and said, "Zhihui, go out and play with the kids. I'll go to work first."

"Okay, brother, go ahead and get busy."

After leaving the Lin family, there were many people around on the road, and the two of them didn't speak.

Lin Zhiyuan didn't ask until he entered the office.

"Tell me, what's the emergency? Can't you wait a few days?"

"Please wait."

After saying that, Pan Fei went to the opposite side and brought back two documents, "Take a look."

Lin Zhiyuan lowered his head to check while Pan Fei was busy making tea.

The first one showed that the grassland was covered with snow, which was heavier and lasted longer than in previous years.

According to the information submitted by the Mongolian Province, the number of cattle and sheep is bound to drop significantly next year, perhaps to only 80%.

According to statistics made earlier, there are about three million herdsmen on the grassland. Roughly speaking, there are about ten million sheep. In the northwestern provinces, the total number is less than 40 million.

One sheep can produce about ten kilograms of cashmere, which can be used to make at least eight sets of thermal underwear.

In general, it is barely sufficient, and even if there are some gaps, they are not too many.

Otherwise, Lin Zhiyuan would not dare to agree to the Russian bear.

Now, Inner Mongolia has reduced its supply, and as a substitute in the plan, Outer Mongolia is bound to be even more serious, and it is not known whether it can still import.

……

Lin Zhiyuan lit a cigarette, tapped the table with his fingertips, thought for a long time, and asked.

“Have you calculated how much the shortfall is expected to be?”

Pan Fei took out the notebook and turned a page. "If we don't count imports, 10 million."

"There must be some communes raising animals in other parts of the country. We can collect enough to cope with the situation."

As he spoke, Lin Zhiyuan leaned forward and rested his elbows on the table.

"The document doesn't say anything, so why the rush?"

"I am not sure as well."

After Pan Fei finished speaking, he shook his head, thought carefully for a few seconds, and added another sentence.

"By the way, Secretary Xu sent me a document and specifically said that there are few sheep in the family and opportunities are hard to find."

Lin Zhiyuan was stunned, and then fell into deep thought.

After a while, I couldn't help but chuckle and mutter to myself.

Interesting, I didn't expect this. As expected, rabbits are good at circuitous moves...

He lowered his head again, picked up the document and put it aside.

The second piece of news came from the Hong Kong News Agency that John Ko, the great foreign affairs minister, had secretly entered Hong Kong and requested a meeting.

Lin Zhiyuan couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly. It was really quick. It seemed that this guest was impatient.

"Contact the new agency and help pass the message. What's going on when the guests come but don't come in?"

After that, he asked again, "By the way, have you reported the news to your superiors?"

"I have reported it. Secretary Zhao conveyed Mr.'s original words. Whoever has the guest should entertain him. I won't ask any questions."

Lin Zhiyuan smiled and said, "That's fine. Guests have come from afar, so we really have to entertain them well."

As he spoke, he gathered the documents, stood up, and handed them over.

Pan Fei took the document and saw Lin Zhiyuan was about to leave, so he hurriedly said, "Director Lin, there's one more thing. Representative Hao Deqing wants to see you."

Lin Zhiyuan stopped, picked up the teacup and drank half of it.

"Him? Why would he come to me if he didn't go to Chilvo?"

After mumbling a few words, he paused and refused, "Let's talk about it after the New Year. Explain to him that someone in my family works away from home all year round. It's not easy for us to get together. I hope he understands."

Pan Fei pursed his lips and said, "Director Lin, he is the representative of North Korea after all. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to do this?"

"I'm not lying. My brother has been away for eight years and finally came back."

Lin Zhiyuan said with a smile, and then patiently explained: "Besides, it is not convenient to meet him at this stage."

Pan Fei didn't understand, and after thinking about it, he couldn't help but remind him.

"If he is part of your plan and takes the initiative to ask for a meeting, wouldn't it be a bit awkward if you simply refuse? After all, we took the initiative to give him a down jacket earlier."

Lin Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes slightly and chuckled, "It's hard to tell whether it's a human or a ghost, and it's hard to tell the real from the fake."