The Space-Time Boss: 1970s Revolution

Chapter 156: Incident in Linyang County

At the breakfast table, as the meal concluded, Mu Lianshen reiterated to everyone that he would be accompanying Lu Yuan on a trip.

Lu Yuan, smiling, added, "Yes, I have a matter I can't handle, so I've asked Uncle Mu for help."

Fu Weibao nodded slightly and said he understood.

Others merely nodded as well, but didn't comment further since they weren't very familiar with Mu Lianshen yet.

Li Xiufen offered to prepare some food, but Lu Yuan declined, saying it was a short trip and there was no need for extra provisions.

Fu Xiao's gaze flickered, but she kept silent.

However, she was quite curious about the matter they mentioned yesterday. So, after breakfast, she went directly to Mu Lianshen and said, "I want to go too..."

Mu Lianshen frowned slightly, then gently tried to dissuade her, "It's a bit dangerous; you shouldn't come."

Fu Xiao's eyes darted around as she replied, "I just need a ride to the county. I have something to mail..."

"I can help you with that."

"I miss my big brother. I just want to catch a ride; I don't intend to follow you."

"Well, then..."

With his consent, Fu Xiao turned and began packing, but there was little to pack—just a backpack. She left the house with that.

She first informed Grandpa Fu and then went to Li Xiufen to get the cured meats meant for the northwest.

"Xiao Xiao, take this as well. It's the clothes I prepared for your big brother," Li Xiufen handed her a bundle of clothes. "He left in such a hurry that he didn't bring any spare clothes."

"Got it, Auntie. Is there anything else?"

Li Xiufen smiled and said, "That's all. Your clothes are ready; do you want to take them?"

Fu Xiao glanced at the completed overalls and shook her head, "No need. It's not a long trip, so I won't need extra clothes."

Li Xiufen's smile grew warmer as she helped carry the items outside to Mu Lianshen.

Once on the vehicle, Fu Xiao felt relieved that Fu Hong was at work and Fu Kai was out playing; otherwise, she'd have faced more objections leaving the house.

Lu Yuan drove quickly, and the roads were smooth, making the ride quite comfortable.

In just a few minutes, they reached the county town. Fu Xiao first went to the post office to mail her package.

Then she headed to the county committee office.

At the entrance, Fu Xiao got out of the car and looked at Mu Lianshen, "Wait for me... I can't walk in alone. I'll be out soon."

Seeing her walk into the county committee office, Mu Lianshen smiled faintly.

Lu Yuan, from the driver's seat, clicked his tongue, "You're really going to wait?"

"Hmm..." Mu Lianshen replied calmly, "If we don't wait, she might get upset."

Lu Yuan clicked his tongue again, shaking his head. Who would have thought Mu Lianshen had a soft spot for women?

He squinted and turned to Mu Lianshen, his tone slightly cold, "Uncle Mu, you were planning to go to Linyang County anyway, right?"

Mu Lianshen responded with a calm "yes."

Lu Yuan's tone grew a bit irritated, "So, last night, you made me clean the toilet just to get me to help you with this?"

"Yes," Mu Lianshen met his gaze steadily, "I heard you're quite skilled at it..."