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In mid-month, the Wild Kiwis hung plentifully from the branches, and the villagers near Gengxu Town flocked to the mountains to pick the fruit. Lin Xiao accompanied Qian County Head and a research team from the Provincial Research Office for an on-site investigation.
"How's your harvest this year?" a young member of the research team asked an old man as they walked up the mountain together.
"Haha, it's going well! We’ve established a Cooperative this year, and the fruit trees in the south have also borne fruit," the old man’s booming voice carried with the mountain breeze.
"Secretary Lin, could you tell us how Gengxu Town has achieved poverty alleviation and transformed into a popular tourist destination?" Qian County Head elaborated on how Yurou County developed the Cui Ping Scenic Area and what achievements were made, then turned to Lin Xiao.
Qian County Head felt quite proud of himself; last year he had strongly supported Gengxu Town's development, personally allocating funds. Now, seeing Cui Ping Scenic Area independent from Gengxu Town with its own Management Committee and applying for national scenic area status within just a year was impressive.
With Gengxu Town relying on Cui Ping Scenic Area, the service industry had become increasingly standardized. Lin Xiao had successfully attracted investment by bringing in a company that specialized in deep processing of Wild Kiwis, which also solved the marketing issues for the fruit.
After Qian County Head's official introduction, Lin Xiao refrained from elaborating further and instead discussed Li Hao's early days in Yurou County and Gengxu Town's situation back then.
At that time, transportation was inconvenient, making it difficult for villagers to go out. Young people who left didn’t want to return, leading to a serious demographic imbalance. Now, with asphalt roads built at the foot of the mountain, more children were going to college, and more people were coming in.
"Qian County Head, what do you think we should title our research theme?" Zhang asked after listening to Lin Xiao's account, feeling inspired.
"From Cocoon to Butterfly: The Transformation of Geng Wei through Poverty Alleviation," Lin Xiao blurted out.
"Exactly!" Qian County Head and Director Zhang echoed in unison.
That evening, Lin Xiao shared with Li Hao about the Provincial Research Office’s visit.
"I was thinking that if you were here today, it would have been you telling Director Zhang about Gengxu Town's changes and the beautiful life that the people of Gengxu Town are looking forward to," Lin Xiao said with some regret.
"It doesn't matter who says it; what's important is that Gengxu Town's achievements are evident. This involves me, Qian County Head, you, and tens of thousands of people from Gengxu Town—even Li Hongxin—working together," Li Hao understood Lin Xiao’s feelings but believed that as long as Yu Rao could truly develop, that was what mattered most.
"Why did you resign back then?"
This was a question Lin Xiao had wanted to ask but hesitated because it involved Li Boshan. Over time, she had gradually forgotten about it.
Lin Xiao felt that with Li Hao's talents, he could achieve far more than she could ever do—perhaps even surpassing Qian County Head.
At the beginning, Li Hao resorted to some underhanded tactics to bring down those people and expand his alliance's power, holding onto certain leverage over them as a risky move. As long as he still held power, his allies would never feel completely secure; only when he laid down his arms and returned to a peaceful life would they finally be at ease.
What could those secrets mean in the hands of an ordinary person? They could only serve to protect themselves. Now, the Li Family was left with only the aging Li General, who posed no real threat. However, Li Hao could not share this with Lin Xiao.
Li Hao believed in the society of Hai Qing He Yan, yet he also understood that a crystal-clear water would harbor no fish. A shift in the situation had already left everyone in a state of anxiety; he could not recklessly disturb the very foundation of the nation.
He wished to accompany Tian Tian as she grew up and to be there as Lin Xiao aged. Reflecting on the past, Li Hao sincerely expressed his desire.
Lin Xiao had not considered such serious matters and was unexpectedly fed a mouthful of affection. "Really?" she asked, leaning on Li Hao, somewhat incredulous. Yet for the past two years, he had indeed been by her side like this.
"Really," he affirmed.
Unspoken words lingered between their entwined lips.
"You’ve become even more mischievous," Li Hao said, gently stroking Lin Xiao's long hair that fell at his waist, trying to prevent her from leaning further down.
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