Jin Erlin is part of the transportation team, so he has a wide network. After all, no place can do without the transportation team.

Upon reaching the supply cooperative, the director personally came out.

"Old Zhao, these are my own kids. I don’t have time to come over often, so take care of them when they come."

"No problem, no problem. We’re all family."

The three didn’t have any special needs, but bought anything useful they saw. They left the supply cooperative quite satisfied.

"Let’s take the stuff back, and then I’ll take you to eat. This is a nice place. I’ll introduce you, and you can come over to improve your taste in the future."

Jin Erlin is very influential here, and he knows the ropes in the county.

The three were happy to go. Though life was good, they were eager for a change from home-cooked meals.

The four entered a courtyard. You could tell from outside as you passed the entrance, smelling the aroma of meat. Though faint, in these times where meat was scarce, any hint of it was noticeable.

"Hey Old Jin, aren’t you going out?"

"Not yet?"

"What about the good stuff you promised me?"

"Why rush? You’ll definitely get your share. Sun Qiang, these are my own kids. Next time, make sure to give them the best food."

"Haha, that’s no problem at all. I couldn’t produce anything good last time, but for the kids, it’ll be top-notch."

"You old thing, I’ll have to depend on the kids for benefits in the future, huh?"

"Yes, quickly come inside. There’s pork stew today; I’ve been simmering it all night."

"I’ve smelled the aroma from afar."

Tao Chunhe and the others politely addressed him as Uncle Sun, pleasing Sun Qiang.

People are like this, drawn to beauty. The three siblings were good-looking and well-behaved, naturally winning favor.

The siblings didn’t expect this small place to have such a skilled cook. The pork stew melted in their mouths, and even the stir-fried liver slices were great. Wang Menglin usually disliked organs but made an exception this time, eating a lot.

Even the vinegar-fried potato strips were delicious.

Jin Erlin watched them eat with relish, feeling proud. When the leadership called saying the kids would visit, he was apprehensive. He’d met them long ago when they were small, unsure of their growth, worried about unfulfilled tasks and loss.

But after receiving the call from the leadership, he got a call from Tao Chunhe.

He realized from the conversation that Tao Chunhe was smart and capable.

Feeling assured, knowing the boy needed his help.

This fact indicated they wouldn’t face too much trouble coming to him.

Since their arrival, they behaved well, knowing what they wanted, making things easy for others.

"Uncle Jin, Uncle Sun’s cooking is truly amazing."

"Haha, when I return with goodies, I’ll call you over to eat.

Actually, Wei Kaiyun and the others are genuinely capable. Although I’ve only heard, not witnessed, I believe it’s true.

They’ve been going to the mountains these past two years. Once mentioning over ten wild boars and wolves.

If these delicacies reach Old Sun, surely a feast would come."

"Do they have weapons?"

"I guess not. As I heard, the boars and wolves remained intact. A wolf pelt sold for eighty."

Tao Chunhe grew more curious about their family.

Jin Erlin looked at his expression, "Xiao Chun, you’re smart, but keep in mind they’re not inferior to you, with more experience.

Hence, maintain sincerity. Wei Kaiyun is very cautious. Despite knowing each other for years, he maintains a distance.

Don’t rush; the leadership’s words imply you won’t return in three to five years."

Tao Chunhe paused chewing, fixed his gaze on Jin Erlin, swallowed his food, "Uncle Jin, why do you say that?"

"Xiao Chun, you’re young. I can see certain things. Hence, honestly connect with them."

"Brother, Uncle Jin is right," Tao YanZhen advised her brother.

"Alright, I understand. I won’t do it again."

"Xiao Chun, they’ll only discover your sincerity, allowing further connection."

Tao Chunhe suddenly found the food flavorless, realizing he’d been boastful. Indeed, traversing social circles for years, encountering diverse individuals.

Perhaps his cleverness might become a joke to others.

Wang Menglin focused on eating, knowing her limitations, not as smart as the siblings. These taxing matters belong to them. At the time, she’ll exert herself?

The extended family raised her; she won’t hesitate to sacrifice for them someday.

The four finished eating and returned to the transportation team.

Jin Erlin holds sway here, having achieved it. Besides their wage, he allocates extra money monthly to drivers, securing his authority.

"Meng Lin, Xiao Zhen, do you want to rest?"

The two knew their brothers had matters to discuss, so they nodded.

"Uncle Jin, we’ll go visit the Youth Office."

"Alright, go ahead." The county is quite peaceful; letting the girls out is reassuring.

"Is your money sufficient?"

Both nodded; there wasn’t much to spend on. Moreover, the household funds were with Wang Menglin, so they didn’t worry about money.

Once the girls left, they whispered.

"Xiao Chun, they’ve been convicted, now nothing, going directly to the labor camp. Twenty years."

"What about the other three people?"

"The girl was ruined, committed suicide. The boy was directly ruined. That woman found another person, but her days won’t be easy for a year or two."

The person she found couldn’t be good. A good person wouldn’t know her.

"Haha, why don’t I feel joyful?"

"Alright, this isn’t much related to you. If that girl hadn’t been so loose, luring trouble, such things wouldn’t happen.

But it’s a pity for the boy. When the news came, he had a constant high fever. Just don’t think about him."

"No, Uncle Jin, eliminate the roots."

"We haven’t acted on anything, merely pushed things forward. Do you really want to taint yourself over a ruined person?"

Tao Chunhe stopped talking. Yes, presently he remained clean, no need.

"Uncle Jin, still keep someone watching; I’m uneasy."

"Xiao Chun, I’ve had our people withdraw already; but I have friends over there, asking them to watch for updates."