Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

Chapter 205 Pekovic Arrives in Saihanba

"Okay, tell me!"

"You have at least three things to say!"

Xia Tian's gaze fell on Zheng Laoji, whose body was hunched over.

“My mother is 84 years old this year, and she is the oldest person in our village.”

"Now that he is about to pass away, we, his children and grandchildren, want to fulfill his last wishes."

"The leaders of the Forestry Bureau held a special meeting with us before, but..."

"Hey, sir, do whatever you want with me, kill me or torture me!"

"I originally intended to secretly cut down this tree, but with your arrival, I knew I couldn't do it!"

“This matter has nothing to do with the villagers. My son and I will take responsibility for our actions.”

Zheng Laoji looked at Xia Tian with a pleading look in his eyes.

"If I remember correctly, your name should be Zheng Laoji, right?"

Xia Tian looked at Zheng Laoji, who seemed resigned to his fate, and asked him a question.

"Sir, yes, my name is Zheng Laoji!"

"Are you the village chief of Shaquan Village?"

"Correct!"

"Fine, knowingly breaking the law deserves a threefold increase in punishment!"

Xia Tian looked at Zheng Laoji and said something.

"Boss, this matter has nothing to do with my father."

"It was all my idea, so arrest me if you want!"

Zheng San'er felt a tremor in his heart upon hearing Xia Tian's words.

However, he still mustered up his courage and said these words to Xia Tian.

“Zheng San’er, you knowingly break the law and repeatedly refuse to mend your ways.”

"That's three degrees more serious than the original sentence. Have you thought it through?"

"Boss, it was all my idea! You can arrest me and execute me, just spare my father!"

Upon hearing Zheng San'er's words, Zheng Laoji slapped him across the face.

"San'er, what nonsense are you spouting?"

"Boss, it was all my idea! Arrest me if you want!"

"Alright, you two don't need to put on this act with me anymore."

"I have something to do today, so I'll take your people and head back first."

"I will personally go to your house with Director Qu to find you later!"

Summer waved to stop the farce and told them to go back first.

"Thank you, sir!"

When Zheng Laoji heard Xia Tian's words, he thought that Xia Tian was letting him and his son off the hook.

"Okay, let's go!"

"Fellow villagers, let's go!"

With a wave of his hand, Zheng Laoji led his men away in a flurry.

"Okay, go play."

Xia Tian said something to the group, then walked away alone into the distance.

Seeing this, Feng Cheng got up and chased after him.

"Xia, is there something you need today?"

"Yes, I came here today because I have something to discuss!"

In summer, gazing at the distant sand dunes, I walked towards the saplings not far away.

"What is it?"

"The State Council and the Ministry of Forestry issued an order to establish a mechanized forest farm in Saihanba."

"An international expert is coming here today for an inspection."

"Really, Engineer Xia?"

"of course it's true!"

"I just wonder where this expert is?"

Summer was pondering things silently as she spoke.

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"Old Yu, how far is it from that tree you mentioned?"

"It's not far now. Once we cross this mountain, we should be there!"

Upon hearing Li Kun's question, Yu Zhenglai quickly responded.

"Shall we step up our efforts?"

"it is good!"

The two men spurred their horses and galloped toward the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree.

"coming!"

Summer looked at the dust rising in the distance and said something.

"What's coming?"

Soon, Yu Zhenglai and Li Kun arrived at the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree on horseback.

"Hey, Xia, what's with the advance team?"

"That's it..."

Xia Tian explained to the two leaders why the advance team needed to come here.

"I just wanted to show Comrade Pekovic the prowess of our advance team, so I came along!"

"Okay!"

Yu Zheng listened to Xia Tian's words and laughed heartily.

"Comrades, let me introduce you to Minister Li Kun of the Ministry of Forestry!"

"This is Director Yu Zhenglai of the Chengde Forestry Bureau!"

"Today, our leader is bringing a foreign expert to conduct an inspection."

"Minister, these are our advance team comrades."

"Hello, comrades!"

Li Kun looked at the group of spirited young people and nodded.

"Hello, Minister!"

"Okay, you guys carry on, we just came to take a look!"

As Li Kun spoke, he walked towards the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree.

"Indeed, this tree is at least 200 years old, witnessing the rise and fall of Saihanba!"

"There's also a small grove of trees there, which we planted some time ago, and it's been very successful."

Summer then pointed to the lush grove of trees not far away.

"Oh?! It really is!"

Li Kun immediately walked quickly to the grove of trees not far away.

"Not bad!"

"Xia, you're really great!"

Li Kun looked at the vibrant grove of trees and patted Xia Tian on the shoulder.

"Comrade Pekovic, we've arrived!"

The car finally arrived at the Wind-Suppressing Sacred Tree.

Li Zhong patted Pekovic on the shoulder and gently woke him up.

Pekovic listened to the shouts in his ear, looked around at the surroundings, and rolled his eyes.

"Comrade Pekovic, look!"

Li Zhong pointed to the Wind-Suppressing Divine Tree not far away.

"There must be a towering tree here!"

Pekovic looked at the large tree not far away and walked over to it.

Looking at the tree, Pekovic spoke again.

"I admit, this tree is at least 200 years old!"

"But the existence of this tree is just a special case."

"I already had a conclusion."

“Saihanba is absolutely unsuitable for establishing a forest farm.”

"I'm definitely not going to sign the consent form."

Pekovic looked at everyone and said calmly.

"Comrade Pekovic, hello!"

"We've met before!"

Summer listened to Pekovic's speech and took the initiative to step forward.

"Are you that rude young man?"

Pekovic looked at Xia Tian and said something.

"Mr. Pekovic has a wonderful memory!"

Summer smiled and praised Pekovic.

"Mr. Pekovic, how did you determine that a forest farm could not be established in Saihanba?"

"The high altitude here, combined with the climate."

"It is simply impossible for trees to grow here."

Pekovic looked at Xia Tian and said something.

"Mr. Pekovic, look over there!"

Summer pointed to a lush, green area not far away.

"We planted 500 saplings there this year, and 206 of them are still alive!"

"These 206 saplings are the most important proof that a forest farm can be established in Saihanba!"

"what?"

Pekovic could hardly believe his eyes.

He walked quickly to the grove of trees not far away and examined each seedling one by one.

"How can this be?"

"How could any tree possibly grow in this godforsaken place?"

"Mr. Pekovic, how is it?"

Summer looked at Pekovic with a half-smile.

"What can a few saplings prove?"

Pekovic is still being stubborn.

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