bayedsolid Chapter 311 Old Friends Fading Away One by One, Like Leaves Falling in the Wind
Chapter 311 Old Friends Fading Away One by One, Like Leaves Falling in the Wind
Xia, you're here!
Summer had just finished bowing and was still immersed in sadness.
Qu He appeared quietly behind him without him even noticing.
Qu He's voice, tinged with weariness and sorrow, gently echoed in the solemn mourning hall.
Summer turned around, a hint of surprise and warmth flashing in her eyes, and quickly called out.
"Uncle Qu!"
Qu He, standing before me, seemed to have even more gray hair at his temples.
The wrinkles on his face became more and more obvious, and he exuded an indescribable sense of vicissitude.
Looking at Qu He, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, Xia Tian was filled with emotion and sincerely greeted him.
"Ok!"
Qu He nodded slightly, her expression equally sorrowful.
His gaze slowly swept across the mourning hall, finally landing on Chen Gong's portrait, his eyes filled with remembrance and reluctance.
He and Engineer Chen have been working together on the front lines of forestry work since the establishment of the Weichang County Forestry Bureau.
Over the years, they have worked together to develop the forestry industry in Weichang County.
Over the years, the two developed a deep working relationship, as close as brothers.
Now, our old friends are passing away one by one, like leaves falling in the wind.
How could Qu He not feel sad at that moment?
Those days we spent together seem like they were just yesterday, but now we are separated by life and death.
"Uncle Qu, you don't need to be too sad. Everyone has to come to this day eventually."
Summer looked at Qu He, who was immersed in grief, and gently comforted him.
Having experienced death once, Xia Tian has a deeper understanding of life and death than most people.
"Is everything alright at the bureau?"
After offering Qu a few words of comfort, Xia Tian took the initiative to change the subject.
Qu and I chatted about the recent work status of the Forestry Bureau.
“It’s all good!”
Qu He sighed slightly, her tone tinged with relief.
"In recent years, thanks to everyone's joint efforts, our forestry bureau has carried out all its work very smoothly."
When talking about work, Qu He's eyes lit up.
They have temporarily emerged from the grief of losing their old friend.
The two chatted about work for a while longer.
After reminiscing about some interesting things that happened in the forestry bureau, the atmosphere gradually became less oppressive.
Time flies, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye.
On the day of Chen's burial, autumn rain began to fall.
The fine rain seemed to weep and lament, as if even the heavens were bidding farewell to Engineer Chen.
The whole world was shrouded in this hazy rain, making it seem especially sorrowful.
At the funeral, everyone was dressed in mourning clothes and looked grief-stricken.
Silently watching as Engineer Chen's coffin was slowly lowered into the tomb.
As shovelfuls of soil were poured over the grave, Chen's funeral gradually came to an end.
After Chen Gong's funeral, Xia Tian did not rush back to Bashang.
He first went to the Forestry Bureau to visit his old friends with whom he had worked.
After leaving the Forestry Bureau, Xia Tian appeared at Weichang County Prison.
He came here to visit Zhang Fulin.
Inside the Weichang County Prison, Zhang Fulin is studying diligently.
He never forgot the advice he had given him that summer, and even when he was imprisoned, he did not give up on improving himself.
During his time in prison, he studied diligently every day.
Actively participating in various reform activities in prison is all in the hope of getting released as soon as possible.
"Zhang Fulin, someone is looking for you. Come with me!"
The prison guard found Zhang Fulin, who was studying, and called out to him loudly.
"coming!"
Upon hearing the discipline officer's voice, Zhang Fulin put down his book, a hint of doubt and anticipation flashing in his eyes.
He followed the guards down the long corridor to the meeting room.
When he pushed open the door and saw Xia Tian's figure, Zhang Fulin was undoubtedly very excited.
He strode forward and said in a slightly trembling voice.
"Engineer Xia, what brings you here?"
"Let me see you!"
Looking at the somewhat thin Zhang Fulin, Xia Tian smiled and answered.
Although Zhang Fulin looked much thinner, his eyes held a newfound determination and hope.
"Old Zhang, a forest farm has been established in Saihanba too!"
Xia Tian and Zhang Fulin sat down and began to talk about the changes in Saihanba over the past few years.
"Moreover, the desert shrubs we planted have also achieved good results."
Summer's face beamed with a proud smile, and her eyes sparkled.
"Really? That's wonderful!"
As Zhang Fulin listened to Xia Tian's story, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
Although he was in prison, his heart was always with Saihanba, the place where he had once shed his sweat.
Hearing about the changes in Saihanba today fills me with joy and longing.
"Engineer Xia, I also have some good news to tell you!"
After thinking it over, Zhang Fulin decided to tell Xia Tian about the sentence reduction.
A hint of excitement appeared on his face, and his tone carried a trace of anticipation.
"What good news?"
Summer asked, feigning curiosity.
In fact, he had already guessed what the good news Zhang Fulin was talking about was.
But he still wanted Zhang Fulin to say it himself and share this joy.
"I was recognized as an outstanding prisoner and received a sentence reduction!"
Zhang Fulin's voice was filled with pride.
“I have received sentence reductions for three consecutive years.”
"I'm striving to get another sentence reduction this year so I can get out of prison and return to Saihanba as soon as possible."
"And I also learned blacksmithing and tree planting!"
"Engineer Xia, I haven't forgotten anything you told me!"
Looking at the excited Zhang Fulin, Xia Tian was also filled with emotion.
Zhang Fulin was essentially a good comrade, but he went astray because of a single wrong thought.
Now, he is able to actively reform himself in prison and rediscover his direction in life.
Xia Tian was genuinely happy for him.
He knew that Zhang Fulin longed to return to Saihanba and continue to contribute to the forestry cause.
"Okay, Lao Zhang, you should study hard and reform yourself in there."
Summer said earnestly.
"Once you're out, if you want to go back to work in Saihanba, just come find me!"
"I promise I'll arrange everything perfectly for you!"
Summer's words were like a reassuring pill, putting Zhang Fulin's mind at ease.
"Okay, Engineer Xia, I'll remember that!"
As Zhang Fulin listened to Xia Tian's assurances, his emotions gradually calmed down.
"Okay, here's some food I bought for you!"
Xia Tian handed the bag to Zhang Fulin, which contained some of Zhang Fulin's favorite foods.
"I'll be going now, I still have things to do here!"
Xia Tian stood up and said goodbye to Zhang Fulin.
Watching Xia Tian's departing figure and the food in his hand, Zhang Fulin made up his mind.
He secretly vowed to work harder to reform himself and strive for an early release from prison.
Returning to Saihanba, we will not disappoint the expectations of summer.
After being released from prison, Xia Tian went to the supply and marketing cooperative again.
Walking down the street, the autumn rain had stopped, and the air was filled with the scent of earth and rainwater.