nashuaworldcup Chapter 244 Visiting Engineer Chen
Chapter 244 Visiting Engineer Chen
Chapter 244 Visiting Engineer Chen
Summer chatted with Old Liu for a while longer.
Old Liu insisted on adding a special stir-fry dish for him in the summer.
His tone and expression exuded an air of absolute authority.
Summer couldn't persuade the stubborn old man, so she smiled helplessly and nodded, letting him do as he pleased.
Shen Mengyin, on the other hand, benefited from Xia Tian's favor and enjoyed the benefits of being a leader ahead of time.
After lunch.
In the summer, Xiao Liu, the driver, took Shen Mengyin to Siheyong Railway Station.
Watching the car drive away, Xia Tian turned around and walked towards the Forestry Bureau's Technical Section.
After all, he still holds the title of head of the technical section of the Forestry Bureau.
As soon as you enter the technical department, the noisy chatter instantly falls silent.
Immediately afterwards, a chorus of greetings rang out.
"Xia Gong!"
Summer wore a gentle smile as she responded to her colleagues' greetings one by one.
His gaze swept across the familiar office.
Seeing many familiar faces, Xia Tian nodded.
Soon, an acquaintance walked up to Xia Tian with a respectful smile and greeted him.
"Mr. Xia, I am the current deputy head of the technical department!"
Summer looked closely and exclaimed in surprise.
"Are you Li Zheng?"
"It's me, Engineer Xia!"
Li Zheng nodded quickly, his tone full of enthusiasm.
Li Zheng was originally a staff member in the technical department.
My seniority at the Weichang County Forestry Bureau predates that of Xia Tian.
Based on his seniority and age, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he's Xia Tian's senior.
But Xia Tian, with his outstanding abilities, became the head of the technical department at a young age.
From top to bottom, no one in the forestry bureau was dissatisfied.
Li Zheng looked at Xia Tian, his young leader, and earnestly reported on his work.
"Since Engineer Chen retired, I have taken over as the deputy head of our technical department."
"Responsible for the technical work of our forestry bureau in the area below the dam."
Although Li Zheng is older and more experienced than Xia Tian, he is very good at knowing his place.
Xia Tian was nominally the head of the technical department, but he was the de facto head of the technical department.
When he came to inspect the work of the technical department this summer, he immediately came to report.
There's not a single fault with this attitude.
Xia Tian nodded slightly, listening to Li Zheng's report while pondering in her mind.
Although he wasn't very familiar with the business down below the dam,
But after working in the technical department for several years, he still understands some basic operations.
After listening to the report, Xia Tian patted Li Zheng on the shoulder and said with a smile.
“Not bad, not bad. I’ll talk to Director Qu later and consider giving you more responsibilities.”
Xia Tian casually made a big promise to Li Zheng.
As soon as he said that, Li Zheng's eyes lit up instantly, and his voice trembled with excitement.
"Really, Engineer Xia?"
Actually, what Xia Tian said wasn't exactly empty talk.
He will definitely be transferred after the Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm is established next year.
There is a 99% chance that Li Zheng will take over as head of the technical department.
"Keep it up, I'm leaving now!"
After Xia Tian finished speaking, he turned and left the technical department.
His silhouette appeared exceptionally upright in the sunlight.
His colleagues in the technical department watched his retreating figure with eyes full of admiration and envy.
After all, in the summer, the Forestry Bureau was a legendary place.
After leaving the technical department, Xia Tian headed towards Qu He's office.
The office door was ajar. Xia Tian knocked on the door and then pushed it open to enter.
"Uncle Qu, are you busy?"
Qu He was sitting at his desk, looking at the documents.
Hearing the sound, he looked up, and his previously listless face perked up.
"What's wrong, Xia?"
Xia Tian walked to the desk, casually pulled over a chair, sat down, and said.
"I want to go see Engineer Chen; I haven't seen him for several years."
"But I don't know where Engineer Chen lives, so I'm asking you, Uncle Qu!"
Qu He listened, leaned back in his chair, and pondered for a while.
"Chen Gong's house...you leave from the Forestry Bureau, and follow..."
Qu He shook his head halfway through his sentence.
"Oh well, never mind, I'll take you there!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Tian's face immediately lit up with a joyful smile.
"That's great! Thank you so much, Uncle Qu!"
Time passed quietly in the busyness and soon it was evening.
It was time for the forestry bureau to close for the day, and colleagues left the office one after another.
Qu He led Xia Tian, who was carrying carefully prepared snacks and eggs, and the two walked side by side toward Chen Gong's house.
The streets of Weichang County were bathed in a warm yellow glow under the setting sun.
Qu He walked ahead, with Xia Tian following closely behind, as the two of them made their way through the county town.
Before long, they arrived at a small courtyard.
The gate to the courtyard was half open, and a few clear birdsongs could be heard coming from inside.
Qu He raised his hand and knocked on the door, calling out in a louder voice.
"Old Chen, look who's here?"
Footsteps came from inside the room, followed by Chen's familiar voice.
"Who?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Engineer Chen came out from the inner room.
He wore his signature glasses, and his hair was somewhat gray, but he looked to be in good spirits.
"Xiao Xia?!"
Engineer Chen spotted Xia Tian standing at the gate immediately, his face beaming with delight.
"Xia, what brings you here?"
Xia Tian strode forward, grasped Chen Gong's hand, and said with a smile.
"I just came down from the dam area because I had some business to attend to!"
"I wasn't too busy, and I thought I hadn't seen you in a long time, so I came to visit you!"
"Are you in good health, Mr. Chen?"
Engineer Chen patted Xia Tian's shoulder forcefully and laughed heartily.
"Thanks to you, everything is fine! Come in, come in!"
The three of them went inside. Chen's home was simply but warmly decorated.
Several landscape paintings and some old photos hang on the living room wall.
Mr. Chen lives alone at home.
My son and daughter-in-law both work in Chengde, and my wife also lives in Chengde and takes care of our grandson.
He only comes back once a month.
After retiring, Mr. Chen became a true empty-nest elderly man.
Looking around in the summer, I am filled with many emotions.
Engineer Chen warmly invited the two to sit down and then busied himself making tea.
Xia Tian chatted with Engineer Chen about his experiences in Bashang over the years.
Engineer Chen listened with great interest, occasionally interjecting with questions, his eyes full of concern and approval.
Qu He sat quietly to the side, listening without interrupting, a smile on his face.
Before I knew it, the sky was getting dark.
Chen Gong left Xia Tian and Qu He to eat at home.
However, the important task of cooking was handed over to Xia Tian by Engineer Chen.
After all, he had tasted Xia Tian's cooking before.
Compared to Xia Tian's cooking skills, Chen Gong's cooking skills can only be described as barely passable and edible.
Before long, a sumptuous meal was laid out on the table.
The three sat together, raised their glasses, and drank together.
Xia Tian poured wine for Chen Gong and Qu He, and began to speak.
"Engineer Chen, Uncle Qu, thank you for your care and guidance over the years!"
Engineer Chen picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
"Xia, you're a promising young woman. You have a long road ahead of you, so keep up the good work!"
Qu He also picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, but he didn't say anything.
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