Rebirth of the Forbidden City: The Troublemaker in the Courtyard

Chapter 438: Instructions before departure

Chapter 438: Instructions before departure

It was unknown when Ning Yuan fell into a deep sleep.

After drinking, my sleep quality has indeed improved a lot.

Ning Yuan slept almost until dawn. When he woke up and looked at the time, it was almost half past eight.

After getting dressed, I came to the living room.

His mother Zhong Yan was helping him pack his things. He, Meng Qing and Fatty Fan would be returning to Qinling Mountains on this afternoon's train.

Xiao Ningwei and Zhong Yuemin had already transferred their files from the Youth League Office and stayed in the city without returning.

Looking at his mother constantly stuffing food, clothes and daily necessities into the big bag, Ning Yuan couldn't help but shook his head and said to his mother with a smile.

"Mom, you've packed so much stuff for me, where can I take it all? Besides, the place we're in the countryside isn't so bad that we don't have enough to eat or wear warm clothes!"

Zhong Yan said to Ning Yuan while packing some newly bought thick clothes into her bag.

"You don't know how long it will take you to come back, so bring more with you. It will be useful eventually. Besides, isn't Qingqing with you? You're a boy, so it's okay if it's a little hardship for you, but she's a girl, so it's better to prepare more food and daily necessities!"

Her hands continued to move, packing all these things and sealing the bag. Zhong Yan then took a breath, sat on the sofa, drank a sip of water, and said to her eldest son.

"Also, since you two don't have any children right now, it's still okay. But if you were to get pregnant, you wouldn't be able to live so rough! Prepare all these things, they'll be useful in the future!"

Ning Yuan looked at his mother helplessly, not knowing what to say.

However, he had also considered matters concerning the child, so he rubbed his head with his hand before continuing.

"Mom, you're thinking too far ahead. This is completely unrealistic. Besides, if Meng Qing is really pregnant, I definitely won't let her stay in the countryside. I'll find a way to send Meng Qing back and raise her here in peace!"

After hearing Ning Yuan's arrangement, Zhong Yan nodded.

"That's fine. Mom is just afraid that you might get too stubborn. It would be best to send them back then. After all, they're more comfortable here in the Forbidden City, and the food and supplies are more complete!"

"Look at what you said. I understand that going to the countryside was my own decision. How could my plan delay Meng Qing and the child?"

Ning Yuan smiled bitterly at his mother's idea.

At this time, Ning Wanli also came back from outside with Ning Wei.

Both of them were carrying large and small bags of things.

Seeing that Ning Yuan had woken up, Ning Wanli quickly signaled Ning Yuan to take the thing from his hand.

"Dad, what were you doing so early in the morning? Wow, all these bags, what are you doing?"

After Ning Yuan took the big bags from his father, he opened them and took a look, and was speechless.

There were more than ten boxes of Daoxiangcun pastries inside, and the rest included packaged donkey rolls with pea yellow and other special snacks, with generous portions.

In addition to these snacks, the bag was even filled with whole jars of candy, sorghum candy, White Rabbit candy, orange hard candy, etc., as well as various candied fruits, which looked like they were bought directly from the department store.

Apart from this place, there is really no other place to buy such a large quantity for them.

This big bag is full of food, and the bag in Ning Wei's hand is much smaller than the one Ning Wanli handed over.

He didn't let Ning Yuan take over, but carried it himself and put it directly on the coffee table in the room.

Ning Yuan opened it and took a look, then smiled helplessly again.

This small bag is filled with various books. The top ones are the old editions of the Four Great Classics. Some of them look like their covers are about to fall off.

There are still many historical classics left, all of which appear to be in ruins.

This book seems even more precious at this time of year.

It is very rare that it has been able to survive through repeated searches.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a little broken!

Seeing that Ning Yuan was quite interested in these books, Ning Wanli said this.

"These books are really hard to get. When you leave this afternoon, stuff them into your other bags. That way, if there's an inspection on the train, you'll be able to get by!"

Ning Yuan nodded and then said to Ning Wanli.

"Dad, you and Mom brought me so many things. I really can't carry them all! It's not like I won't be coming back!"

Ning Wanli took the water that Zhong Yan handed him and took a sip before continuing.

"Don't worry about that. We'll take you to the train together this afternoon. When we get to Annan County, Zhang Desheng, Fan Lei, and I have already informed them. They'll send someone to help with your luggage!"

"The things aren't for you alone. Do you really think you can hide what you did in Annan from those with ulterior motives?"

After Ning Wanli responded to Ning Yuan's complaints, he changed the subject and talked about Ning Yuan's situation in Annan.

Ning Yuan had no idea what his father was referring to, because he himself, along with a group of fearless second-generation young men, had done a lot of extraordinary things!

After a pause, Ning Yuan was about to speak, but was interrupted by Ning Wanli who waved his hand.

"I'm not asking you about these things. Just do it. It's no big deal. I'm your son, and I know what's going on. I want to tell you that leading a team is the same as leading soldiers!"

After hearing this, Ning Yuan's expression became extremely serious, and he looked at his father with bright eyes.

Ning Wanli didn't keep the audience in suspense and continued.

"Do you understand the most important point in leading troops?"

Ning Yuan shook his head instinctively at first, then asked Ning Wanli tentatively.

"Distinguish rewards and punishments clearly and lead by example?"

Ning Wanli shook his head and then spoke word by word.

"It's the rules! When leading troops, the most important thing is the rules. You can also understand it as discipline! What you just said, about clearly distinguishing rewards and punishments and leading by example, counts, but it's not comprehensive enough!"

"You don't have to hide what you've done in Annan from me. I've already heard about it. I, your father, don't care how you did it or what your plans are for the future. You have your head on straight, so I won't get involved!"

"But there are a few things I still want to remind you of!"

Ning Yuan became even more solemn after hearing his father's words.

Looking at Ning Wanli who was talking in front of him, Ning Yuan deeply felt for the first time the majesty and aura of his father as a veteran who had survived hundreds of battles!

"First, you must quickly establish the rules for your independent educated youth village. The core organization and hierarchical divisions must also be clarified as soon as possible! Is your village the same as an ordinary village?"

Ning Yuan understood something almost instantly. These words not only cleared up the confusion but also hit the nail on the head!