Chapter 2989
The Death of Two Fools
Chapter 2989 The Death of the Fool
With the implementation of a series of measures by nine ministries, especially the issuance of relevant documents, some previously restless behaviors were immediately stopped, and the natural gas project was able to proceed smoothly.
With the implementation of natural gas projects, scenes of great enthusiasm and vigorous development have emerged across the country, giving many places the illusion of an early Lunar New Year.
The supplies the construction teams received were even better than what they ate during the Lunar New Year.
As a result, many production teams that received the news began to actively increase the number of laborers they dispatched.
In a short time, the number of people heading to the construction site increased exponentially.
This is a good thing for the project, as many places don't need excavators and can be dug by hand.
This undoubtedly accelerated the progress of the project.
But for the logistics support personnel, it was an absolute disaster.
Faced with the current situation, Li Hongfeng, who is in charge of logistics, was so anxious that he developed blisters on his lips and his hair was falling out in clumps.
The logistics work for these hundreds of thousands of people is already pushing them to their limits. If another hundred thousand or so people were to arrive, they wouldn't be able to handle it even if they were split in two.
Moreover, the amount of supplies consumed every day is astronomical.
Even though the nine departments had prepared enough funds, they couldn't stop everyone from eating to their hearts' content.
Fortunately, we have brought a lot of offal from Kazakhstan, which can fill our stomachs and reduce food consumption.
But another problem arises: cooking requires firewood.
Therefore, in order to ensure that these people had enough to eat, not only grain and meat had to be transported, but also coal had to be transported for heating and boiling water.
In addition, a large number of tents are used for living.
Every day when Li Hongfeng woke up, the first thing he saw was the purchasing list on the table, and then he would sit down at the table with his forehead covered and start reviewing the documents.
How many supplies arrived today? How much of the supplies need to be spent? What is the inventory situation in the front-line warehouses? What is the transportation situation along the route?
In short, Li Hongfeng felt that taking on this logistics task was busier than all the years he had spent in the Ninth Department.
If it weren't for the fact that Yang Xiaotao was so busy that he slept in the office at night, I would have already gone to ask him for help.
All I can say is that natural gas projects involve too many complexities.
Perhaps what others see are the honors gained after achieving success and fame.
But only those who are deeply involved can understand how much pressure is behind it.
Just like Yang Xiaotao once told them, everything is difficult at the beginning, but it is even more difficult to persevere.
Northwest, western section construction site!
With the gas source identified and the pipeline route planned, the construction team immediately began work according to the requirements.
Gong Feng stood by the construction site, letting the northwest wind blow, his feet motionless.
How many years have you been in Northwest China?
He himself couldn't explain it clearly.
All I know is that when I came here with the rest of the group, there was nothing here.
There was no food, no shelter, and no decent shops.
Back then, all they had were the wind and sand.
But now, let's see what else is needed?
On the farm, the high-yield corn planted every year stretches as far as the eye can see.
The cotton fields are always a sea of white at harvest time.
In the factory, the ever-growing factory buildings and the rumbling sounds that ring out every morning signify that a brand new day is beckoning.
In Gong Feng's eyes, the Northwest has now undergone a complete transformation and is at the forefront of the revolutionary path of development.
If there really is anything that needs to be done, Gong Feng thinks that what he might need is a grateful heart.
He thanked those who had helped him.
Thank you to everyone from all over the country who came here to help with the construction.
Thank you to those who have supported them without ever having met them.
They need to be grateful, and they will pass on that gratitude, becoming the ones who are appreciated.
Like now.
Back when he was on the farm, he was valued by the current Director Yang, who taught him how to repair tractors and led him to where he is today.
He then found his place in the newly established Northwest Machine Repair Factory.
Over the years, he felt that Yang Bu had influenced every step he took forward.
If it weren't for Yang Bu back then, he would never be where he is today.
Therefore, for him, the best way to express his gratitude and repay the kindness of Minister Yang was to carry out Minister Yang's will.
So he came with his mechanics team.
Therefore, he wanted to deliver a satisfactory answer to Yang Bu in this desert.
"Director, the food cart has arrived. Time to eat!"
A shout came from afar. Gong Feng smiled when he heard it, then picked up an iron whistle hanging around his neck, blew it twice to clear away the loose dirt, and then blew it hard.
Shhhhhhhh…
A piercing sound rang out, and then the entire construction site seemed to shut down as if a power button had been pressed; the noise immediately ceased.
Then the excavators stopped moving, and two people jumped off.
One is an excavator operator, and the other is an excavator trainee.
These drivers are all full-time employees of Department 9 and have many years of work experience.
The excavator trainees standing and learning on the side were mostly junior high school students recently recruited by the Ninth Division. These people will also be the future force for the development of the Ninth Division.
In the Nine Ministries, mentoring new employees is not merely a formality, but also an obligation and a regulation to promote development.
They received not only moral encouragement, but also material rewards.
This was already evident when Yang Xiaotao was working at the steel rolling mill.
Subsequently, it was vigorously promoted in the machinery factory.
Today, there are such regulations in all nine departments and industries.
Experienced craftsmen are assigned to apprentices, ensuring a mentor-apprentice relationship and passing on the skills.
In the Nine Departments, clinging to one's own possessions is seen as a lack of revolutionary spirit and progress, and will be looked down upon.
"Come on, everyone, let's go eat."
"Big bowls of mutton soup, large chunks of canned beef, and white flour flatbread—comrades, eat as much as you like!"
"Now that we've finished eating, let's finish this section of road today and make those pipe-laying workers eat dirt in their wake!"
Gong Feng rallied everyone's enthusiasm, and the workers around him were making louder noises in their stomachs than applauding.
As Gong Feng and his excavation team arrived at the makeshift shed, a truck was parked nearby.
At that moment, several large iron barrels on the truck were emitting heat, and if you got close, you could smell the muttony odor.
At this moment, the management team had already lined up and were receiving their food containers from another vehicle.
"Director Gong, you're a bit late. You're not even eager to eat?"
Yan Jiefang's voice came over, and Gong Feng looked at him and said irritably, "We came late, which means we work fast, unlike you guys, who only go three miles a day, like turtles crawling on the ground."
Yan Jiefang didn't seem to care, saying, "What we need is not speed, but quality."
As he spoke, a group of workers behind him burst into laughter.
Yan Jiefang brought half of his workers with him, and the other half were laborers transferred from the farm.
After the excavation team dug the necessary road for the pipeline, the workers worked together to place the transported steel wires and then connected the pipelines using electric welding.
This requires not only workers to enter the pipeline to work, but also machines to maintain the pipeline's balance.
Only after a certain distance of pipeline has been welded and inspected to ensure there are no problems will it be handed over to the next group of people.
Then, a layer of anti-corrosion paint is applied to the outside of the pipe.
Once everything is complete, the construction team will place the pipes inside the pipeline and then backfill the site.
Several construction teams were combined into a brigade, and each brigade was responsible for a certain distance.
The entire construction process was divided into hundreds of segments, with the natural gas pressure station as the node.
These sections will be constructed simultaneously, shortening the construction time.
Of course, if any part is not connected at the end, then the surveyors and construction managers will likely be held responsible.
"Alright, let's eat."
"Yesterday we dug five li, today we have to do at least eight li!"
"You guys, just take your time coming up from behind."
Gong Feng smiled, while Yan Jiefang shook his head.
This guy, I've never seen anyone rush him like this.
"I'm coming."
"Comrades, lunch is served!"
A somewhat familiar voice came from beside him. Yan Jiefang tried to recall the owner of the voice, but he couldn't remember it no matter what he did.
It wasn't until two people came out carrying a large basin and he saw that mature face that Yan Jiefang remembered who it was.
Silly column!
Is that Xu Damao on the other side?
In an instant, all sorts of memories of the courtyard house flooded my mind.
Images from the past flashed through my mind. Then came a deep sense of unease.
What brings these two here?
How did these two end up together?
Aren't they natural enemies, always fighting whenever they meet?
Yan Jiefang was a little confused, but the team had already started getting their meals.
When it was Yan Jiefang's turn, Sha Zhu was putting a spoonful of mutton into a large enamel mug with a rice scoop, and then Xu Damao handed him three small pancakes from across the table.
Clearly, neither of them recognized him.
fair enough.
Yan Jiefang didn't greet the two of them, but walked to the side and found a clean, sheltered spot to sit down and eat.
"Do you know those two people?"
Suddenly, Gong Feng walked up to him and asked.
Yan Jiefang remained silent, and Gong Feng continued, "I noticed you were staring at those two earlier. Judging from their accents, they should be from Beijing. Could they be acquaintances of yours?"
Yan Jiefang placed the small pancakes directly into the mutton soup to soak, and then pressed them into the soup with chopsticks.
"I know him, he used to live in our yard!"
Yan Jiefang spoke calmly. Gong Feng didn't react at first, but his eyes widened the next second.
Because Yan Jiefang's home is in the same courtyard house as Yang Xiaotao's.
"And what about them..."
Yan Jiefang shook his head, "Those two are just troublemakers in the yard."
“Back when they were in the yard, Brother Tao used to discipline them quite a bit.”
"That guy who looks older is a cook. His family used to cook for high-ranking officials and nobles. He comes from a middle peasant background and is a bit of a scoundrel."
"He had an ambiguous relationship with a young widow in the courtyard, that's all. He's a good-for-nothing!"
"That long-faced guy used to be a projectionist at the steel mill..."
Yan Jiefang revealed the two men's backgrounds, but he didn't think it was a big deal. Anyway, these two were not on his side, so he didn't need to build a relationship with them, and naturally he wouldn't cover for them.
But Gong Feng was different. Hearing that the two were still criminals, he couldn't tolerate any wrongdoing.
"We need to be careful with these two!"
Gong Feng spoke solemnly, but Yan Jiefang didn't pay any attention and continued eating.
The two then talked about the project. Although they were a bit tired, the progress was going smoothly, and they were very confident that it would be completed on schedule.
He even joked that the project would be completed in no time.
Moreover, it can be completed ahead of schedule.
This attitude is not only reflected in the two individuals, but also in the objectivity of others.
After everyone finished eating, they put away the chopsticks and rice bowls, picked up the refilled water bottle, and continued working.
Gong Feng did indeed walk to his residence and pick up paper and pen to write a letter.
Soon, a letter was written and placed in the data collection box set up by the investigation team. Then, they continued to lead the workers to dig the pipeline.
Meanwhile, the two vehicles headed towards the temporary camp.
Inside the carriage, Sha Zhu and Xu Damao sat in the truck bed, leaning against the railing with their backs to the people inside.
Inside the car, besides a driver, there was also a security officer.
After all, given their status, they always need someone to accompany them.
The security officer didn't carry any weapons either, since the northwest is mostly Gobi Desert, and even if he ran away, he wouldn't survive.
Therefore, many people here, just like them, have no intention of escaping at all.
Everyone was thinking of finishing their work peacefully and then returning home to try and escape the cage as soon as possible.
"Silly Zhu, here you go!"
Xu Damao carefully took a small biscuit out of his pocket. "It's still warm."
Sha Zhu took it, then carefully scooped two pieces of sheep tripe from the iron bucket, raised an eyebrow at Xu Damao, and the two smiled knowingly.
When Xu Damao first came here, he did have some regrets.
I regret listening to Sha Zhu's nonsense.
But later, with Sha Zhu's help, he became a kitchen helper, and that's how the two of them got their current jobs.
Although conditions here are tough, the wind is free.
That's much better than them living in that small world.
More importantly, by following Sha Zhu, this guy is a real 'talent,' always managing to get some benefits.
He also met Sha Zhu's father, He Daqing.
It's unbelievable that the father and son would run into each other here.
I have to say, Sha Zhu made the right decision to come here.
"Eat it with the filling inside!"
Sha Zhu handed a piece of tripe to Xu Damao, giving him a friendly reminder.
Xu Damao quickly broke the small pancake in half, then picked up a piece of lamb tripe and ate it in big bites.
Sha Zhu did the same, devouring a small pancake in just a few bites.
After they finished eating, they smiled as if nothing had happened.
Xu Damao remarked that this was one of the benefits of working with a chef.
However, just as the two were preparing to rest for a while on their way back, it suddenly got dark.
The two were confused, but the driver in the car stepped on the gas and sped off wildly.
"Silly Zhu, what, what is that?"
Xu Damao pointed to the horizon on the left, his speech slurred.
Sha Zhu turned around and his face turned deathly pale.
The next second, the two men frantically pounded on the car roof, yelling, "Drive faster! Drive faster!"
However, the car was eventually swept away by the sandstorm.
When Xu Damao woke up again, he felt as if a stone was pressing on his body, and he had difficulty breathing.
Cough
He heard a cough nearby, and Xu Damao turned his head to see Shazhu, who was half-buried in the sand.
Sha Zhu coughed a few times, then looked around and spotted Xu Damao.
But his pupils contracted.
They saw Xu Damao lying in the sand, with an overturned truck pressing down on him.
There were random things scattered around, and two figures were lying motionless in the sand not far away.
"Da Mao~"
Sha Zhu shouted, then got ready.
But then he discovered that he was also trapped under the truck.
Moreover, I have no strength left in my body right now.
Xu Damao opened his mouth to smile, but no sound came out.
The two of them just stared at each other, both knowing their days were numbered.
The next moment, Shazhu laughed, "Shamao, I have something to tell you."
Xu Damao nodded, looking confused.
"Actually, you can't have children at all. Qin Jingru's two pregnancies were both mine."
As soon as Sha Zhu finished speaking, Xu Damao's eyes widened instantly.
Even when a person is about to die, his words are good.
Xu Damao acknowledged this.
Sha Zhu looked ashamed, feeling sorry for Xu Damao.
But at this moment, before dying, he revealed the secret in his heart, and felt relieved.
"Silly Zhu, actually..."
"Qin Huairu, the mark on your butt is quite unsightly."
Xu Damao said with a smile.
This time it was Sha Zhu's turn to stare wide-eyed at Xu Damao.
The next moment, the two men perked up and shouted.
"You son of a bitch, I can search you."
"Damn you, you idiot Zhu! I'll haunt you even as a ghost!"