After he finished, the men moving the coal briquettes also completed their work. "Comrade Huo, we’ve finished unloading. Would you like to come and take a look?"
Huo Jingrui went over and checked; they had indeed placed everything as he had instructed. Coming out, he settled their wages and even gave them an extra five yuan and two meat coupons. "It’s mealtime. You all should head to the state-owned restaurant for a meal before you leave. I won’t be joining you, but this way, you can have a bit more meat."
Hearing this, the men felt a bit embarrassed. "In that case, thank you, Comrade Huo."
After speaking, they pointed to the items in the courtyard. "Do you need us to move these things into the house for you?"
Huo Jingrui waved his hand. "No need. There’s water over there. Wash your hands and go eat."
Once the men had left, Yunyi looked at Huo Jingrui. "You go wash your hands too, then come and eat."
Yunyi had gone into the kitchen earlier to boil water and warm up the previously steamed mixed-flour rolls. Served with the dishes from the canteen and those Huo Jingrui had brought back, it made for a perfect meal.
While Huo Jingrui was washing his hands, she also prepared two bowls of Malt Essence.
Once they were seated, Huo Jingrui looked at Yunyi. "How was your first day at the health clinic? Are you settling in okay?"
Yunyi paused, her chopsticks hovering over the food, then recounted to Huo Jingrui what had happened that day. "I have a feeling this wasn’t an accident."
She didn’t notice the change in Huo Jingrui’s eyes as he listened, nor his seemingly casual question, "What part do you think doesn’t add up?"
Yunyi picked up some food for herself. "When the people from Public Security arrived, I happened to see some children exchanging glances.
They were flustered but quickly calmed down. And then there was the youngest boy; he claimed he was pushed. He was clearly just a small child, yet he exuded an air of composure. That child was obviously not ordinary."
With that said, he quickly disappeared around the bend ahead.
After leaving Yunyi’s place, Huo Jingrui hurried towards the regimental headquarters. He had come this time not only to see Yunyi but also on a mission.
He was still unaware of the morning’s events. However, Yunyi’s words stirred something within him. He understood then; those people must have made their move.
Upon arriving at Qiao Shaoguo’s office, Huo Jingrui and he spoke privately for over ten minutes.
Qiao Shaoguo hadn’t imagined Hua’an Farm Reclamation would also be embroiled in this. "Jingrui, rest assured, Hua’an Farm Reclamation will cooperate fully."
Huo Jingrui put away the document he was holding. "In that case, there’s no time to lose. Let’s go now."

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