Chapter 49: Emergency Relief (Part 6)

Uncle Chen was extremely hungry at this point. He wanted to refuse, but in the end, he couldn’t resist his inner desire and accepted the meat bun.

“Girl, thank you for the meat bun!” Uncle Chen also expressed his gratitude to Zhao Xiulan.

“Uncle Chen, you’re welcome. Let’s not be polite. I’m glad I could help you,” Zhao Xiulan replied.

Watching Uncle Chen eat the meat bun, Zhao Xiulan could tell that both Uncle Chen and Auntie Chen were from respectable backgrounds. Their demeanour while eating revealed it.

The demeanour of rural people and those from good backgrounds was different. Despite their old age and current difficulties, they still maintained an elegant demeanour.

It was precisely because of this that Zhao Xiulan felt even more sympathetic towards Uncle Chen and Auntie Chen.

After eating, Uncle Chen felt much better. The feeling of fullness in his stomach made him feel happy, a feeling he hadn’t experienced in a long time.

Thinking back to the prosperous days they had in the past, it was hard not to sigh.

However, their mindset was still good. Despite the difficult times and the vast difference from the past, they didn’t give up on themselves. They were determined to keep going.

Although life was tough, there would always be a brighter day ahead. Uncle Chen and Auntie Chen believed that they would eventually get through this dark period and see the light.

Zhao Xiulan admired Uncle Chen and Auntie Chen’s mindset. Sometimes, the gap was too big for everyone to bear.

Based on Zhao Xiulan’s memories, persevering through this special period would indeed lead to better days.

Because of saving Uncle Chen, Zhao Xiulan’s relationship with the elderly couple became much closer. They completely let down their guard against her.

After chatting for a while, Zhao Xiulan roughly understood the situation.

Uncle Chen and Auntie Chen were both well-educated people. Especially Uncle Chen, who had even worked as a lecturer at a university before. Later, he got involved in engineering construction when the country prioritised infrastructure development.

To become rich, one must first build roads. The national focus on transportation made the construction of roads and railways a priority.

Uncle Chen, as an engineer, had participated in many road and railway construction projects.

According to Zhao Xiulan’s memory, shortly after the founding of the country, the level of railway construction was not very advanced, and there were many technical difficulties. It was through the unremitting efforts of engineers like Uncle Chen that the country’s railway construction improved.

Zhao Xiulan deeply admired such people.

Because she knew the history that followed, Zhao Xiulan understood even more clearly that as time went on, China’s railway technology developed to a world-leading level, especially high-speed rail technology, which amazed many foreigners and filled the Chinese people with pride.

If Uncle Chen could witness this, he would surely be happy for the country’s later development.

During the conversation, Zhao Xiulan could feel Uncle Chen’s concern for various national construction projects. If it weren’t for later involvement in political issues, Uncle Chen would definitely still be dedicated to his work and contribute to the country’s development.

Seeing that it was almost time, Zhao Xiulan had to prepare to leave, although she still wanted to chat more with Uncle Chen and Auntie Chen.

She took out some grains from her basket, deliberately adding a few extra items.

(End of Chapter 49)