章節 710: Chapter 710: Tracing the Roots
Gan Province has been known since ancient times as a place of 'natural treasures and outstanding people'. Not only are there numerous cultural relics and historical sites, but scenic spots can also be found everywhere, such as Sanqingshan, Longhushan, Lushan, Wuyishan, Wugongshan, and so on.
Gansu Province is densely covered in mountains and forests, and it is precisely because of these conditions that it has become an excellent venue for guerrilla warfare.
However, it is also precisely because of the many mountains and forests that the development of transportation in Gansu Province has lagged behind. Just think of the first high-speed railway network built in later generations, which was jokingly referred to by the people of Gansu Province as the 'high-speed railway network around Gansu Province'. As the name suggests, it surrounds Gansu Province, except for Gansu Province.
Not only the high-speed railway network, but even the 5G network has also missed out on Jiangxi Province.
That said, Xia Yu's destination this time was Xia Village, Nan Shi Town, Long Feng County, Qianzhou City, Jiangxi Province, where the mainland informed him of the ancestral home of the Jiulong Xia clan.
Last time when he went north, Xia Yu jokingly said in a conversation that he didn't know where the Jiulong Xia clan originated from. This remark was heard by the attentive Director Liu, who thought that this was a good starting point and reported it for investigation.
When the mainland became serious, Xia Yu's ancestral home was turned upside down, and finally, following an incomplete family tree provided by Xia Yu, Xia Village, Nan Shi Town, Long Feng County, Qianzhou City, Gan Province, was found and confirmed to be correct.
Xia Yu was then informed and welcomed to trace his roots and return to his hometown to pay homage to his ancestors.
However, when he heard the address, Xia Yu sat at home for a whole day. At that time, Li Qian wondered if Xia Yu was sick.
Of course Xia Yu was not sick, but the address provided by the mainland was his hometown in his previous life.
Almost two years after being reborn, Xia Yu had never dared to come to the mainland to find his previous life family. He had been hesitating and afraid.
He was not sure if this world was really the same as the previous life, and if his parents still existed.
And even if they did, his father in his previous life, Xia Dongfang, was probably just a little kid, and he hadn't even been born yet.
He was afraid that if he suddenly appeared, he would change the trajectory of his father Xia Dongfang's fate. What if he didn't end up meeting and uniting with his mother?
But he was also worried that if he didn't bother his grandfather Xia Xinhua and father Xia Dongfang and let them live their lives, then according to the original trajectory, 'he' would be born again, and there would be two of him in this world.
All these considerations made Xia Yu suffer from anxiety and fear. He simply chose to temporarily avoid the issue without thinking clearly about how to deal with it.
As he continued to grow in this life, his state of mind gradually changed, and he finally chose to go with the flow.
What he didn't expect was that a joke he made last year had been remembered by Director Liu, who had found out his ancestral home in this life.
The ancestral home in his past life and this life turned out to be the same place. He wasn't sure if it was a coincidence or fate.
But since it had already happened, he did not shrink back, and chose to face his inner weakness head-on.
So when Director Liu brought it up during this trip north, Xia Yu naturally agreed to trace his roots and pay homage to his ancestors!
Several jeeps drove along the gravel-covered road, occasionally running over large rocks. Even with the jeeps' shock-absorbing capabilities, the shaking still made the people inside dizzy.
The deputy governor of Ganzhou Province, who was responsible for external affairs and was sitting in the car, saw Xia Yu's restless mind along the way. He apologised and said, 'Mr Xia, I'm really sorry. We haven't repaired the roads here, and you've suffered.'
Xia Yu came back to his senses and laughed carelessly, 'Thank you, Governor Wu, for your concern. I also come from a poor family, so I don't really care about this kind of hardship.'
'But I would say that if you want to get rich, you have to build roads first. If the roads are not in good condition, even if there are lots of good things in the villages, they cannot be sold. There is no economic exchange, and it is hard to get rich.'
Wu Siming chewed on the words 'if you want to get rich, you have to build roads first' and said with emotion, 'Mr Xia's words are penetrating. It is true that if the roads are not in good condition, even if there are lots of good things, they cannot be sold. But the country is so big, and there are so many places that need money, so you have to be careful with your spending and take things step by step.'
Afterwards, Wu Siming looked at Xia Yu expectantly.
Xia Yu, of course, knew what Wu Siming was thinking. It was nothing more than the fact that many overseas Chinese had returned home this year to build bridges and roads, and Wu Siming hoped that he, the wealthy man, would also chip in.
No matter what the outcome of this is, this place is his hometown. Now that he is rich, it is only right that he should benefit his hometown.
He gave a faint smile and said, 'Mayor Wu, no matter what, I have paved the concrete road from the village to the town at least. As for the rest, we'll talk about it later!'
Xia Yu also understood the mentality of people, so he didn't throw out too much at once, otherwise it would be difficult to wrap things up later.
Although he had only secured a concrete road, Wu Siming was very satisfied, as there was still time later!
He said gratefully, 'Thank you, Mr Xia, for your generosity!'
Li Bin, the mayor of Nanshi Town, who was sitting in the passenger seat guiding the way, was also beaming with joy. Excitedly, he turned back to Xia Yu and thanked him, 'On behalf of the people of Nanshi Town, I thank you, Mr Xia.'
'You're welcome, it's the least I could do!'
Xia Yu said with a faint smile.
'Li Bin, how much further is it?'
Seeing Xia Yu perk up, Wu Siming asked Li Bin.
'Governor, it's about four li away,'
Li Bin replied loudly.
'That's soon!'
'Mr Xia, please wait a little longer, we'll be there soon!'
'There's no rush, everyone's safety is most important!'
...
At the entrance to Xia village in Nanshi town, a group of villagers young and old were gathered, a group of people discussing noisily the true pomp of their returning clan members.
The group was led by some elderly men in shabby clothes but full of energy, as well as some cadres from the township.
'Old Secretary, you're getting old, why don't you find a stool to sit on first?'
A Nan Shi town cadre suggested to the old secretary of the Party committee and head of the Xia village, as well as the head of the Xia clan, Xia Anshan.
'Yes, Grandpa, why don't you sit down for a while?'
Xia Anshan's eldest son Xia Dongming, who was carrying a chubby baby in his arms, added, 'Yes, Grandpa, why don't you sit down for a while?'
Xia Anshan first smiled at the Nan Shi town cadres, then glared at his eldest son Xia Dongming and said with full force in his voice, 'Do you really look down on your father like this? Don't look at me being old, I can still whip you with a cane, believe it or not?'
'Grandpa, why are you going to hit Grandpa?'
the little boy in Xia Dongming's arms asked with blinking eyes.
Seeing his great-grandson ask, Xia Anshan suddenly beamed with a kind smile and said affectionately, 'Precious, your grandfather has made a mistake, so of course I have to spank him. Your father will also spank your bottom if you make a mistake, so you must listen, understand?'
'Don't spank my bottom, I will definitely listen!'
'Hahaha...'
Seeing Xia Jinbao's cute appearance and the embarrassed expression of his grandfather Xia Dongming, who was being used as a negative example, the group burst out laughing.
'Alright, everyone, pay attention, it should be about time!'
After everyone had laughed enough, Xia Anshan reminded them in a stern voice.
Just then, a young man on lookout at the intersection in the distance ran towards them, shouting, 'The car is here! The car is here!'
'The drum and gong team get ready!'
Xia Anshan said immediately after hearing the words of his fourth grandson Xia Yongquan.
In fact, he didn't need to say it, the gong and drum team, which had been waiting on both sides for a long time, had already perked up and were looking forward to seeing the intersection.
Soon, a jeep led by a jeep appeared at the intersection.
Xia Anshan waved his hand, the suona sounded, the gongs and drums resounded, and a festive folk music played.
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