Reborn in 1994, escaping from marriage and going sea fishing, I won!

Chapter 1330 Reunion

Hu Jian smiled wryly, "I'm in the hospital all day. Although I need to do rehabilitation, Xiufang prepares very good food for me every day. I eat more than I burn, so naturally I've gained weight!"

Fu Chen comforted him, "Rocket, don't listen to Ye Qiang's nonsense! It's actually good for your health to gain weight now! Grandpa Wang took your pulse and told us when he got home that being able to gain weight proves that your bodily functions are working normally! The worst thing is being able to eat whatever you want and not gain weight; that's the most exhausting!"

Hu Jian breathed a sigh of relief. "The doctor said the same thing! Let's not talk about it anymore, let's go quickly, I can't wait to go home!"

Fu Chen shook his head. "Don't rush off yet. Let me take you to visit our former comrades!"

"Huh?" Ye Qiang and Hu Jian were stunned when they heard this. "Which of our comrades is injured again? Has anyone been killed?"

Fu Chen shook his head, "There were no casualties, but Ma Chenggong was seriously injured and has to retire! Actually, I wanted to transfer him to a civilian position, but Ma Chenggong refused, saying he wanted to be discharged and go home!"

Ye Qiang was taken aback. "Oh, it's this kid! Let's go take a look!"

Hu Jian blinked. "He was a sharpshooter back then! He was also very quick-witted, so it's alright that he was injured but still alive! Since he chose to retire, we, his former comrades, should contribute what we can to help him!"

Fu Chen nodded, "Originally, according to our plan, Ma Chenggong would most likely be assigned to the public security department! However, Yibang is being transferred after the New Year and will be managing Ma Chenggong's hometown. So I've been thinking a bit more about it. When I come over after the New Year, I'll discuss it with him. If he's willing to transfer to a government department, that's fine too!"

Hu Jian had worked in a state-owned enterprise for several years and knew that Ma Chenggong's rank was high enough to be the head of a county police station. If he were to govern a region, he could become the Party Secretary of a town.

It might sound like a low-ranking position, but this is for a leading official. If they achieve results, becoming a county magistrate or mayor isn't out of the question!

Moreover, now that Liu Yibang is in charge, as long as we follow his policies, develop the local economy, and lead the people to prosperity, won't we achieve political success?

Hu Jian nodded and said with a smile, "Your idea is excellent. Yi Bang is so young to have reached this position; he must be a key figure being groomed by higher-ups! Once he reaches a certain level in the city, he will definitely be transferred to another place!"

"In this way, for his legacy to continue to have an effect or be promoted, it needs very steadfast supporters and allies. If Ma Chenggong follows this path, he can also become an asset to Yi Bang!"

Fu Chen nodded, "Yes! That's exactly what I mean!"

Ye Qiang stroked his chin. "There's a lot of cotton growing there. Our Ye family has textile and garment factories, so we can definitely open factories there. Consider it my comrade-in-arms helping out!"

Fu Chen laughed, "Then you'd better keep your word!"

"Of course!" Ye Qiang replied, "Domestic clothing brands are gradually emerging, with excellent styles and significantly improved quality, constantly enhancing their competitiveness in the domestic market! This necessitates high-quality, high-performance clothing fabrics! As for clothing factories, they can handle design and sales at the Shenzhen headquarters and then place production there!"

Fu Chen's eyes lit up. "The airport over there is being expanded now, and there are direct flights to and from Shenzhen, which is relatively convenient! Your design is also excellent! My flight is this afternoon, so I'll leave Ma Chenggong to you two. Come and visit him often when you have time! Although his parents and brother-in-law have come, seeing his comrades will make him feel more at ease."

Upon hearing this, Hu Jian quickly assured him, "I will come here for rehabilitation every day from now on, and I will come to see him every day!"

Ye Qiang also assured, "I'll ask Ma Chenggong's family what they need later, and I can help them prepare it!"

"Alright!" Fu Chen laughed, "Let's go together!"

Ma Chenggong was reading a newspaper; there was no one else in the ward.

Seeing Fu Chen arrive with Hu Jian and Ye Qiang, Ma Chenggong was overjoyed. "I was just feeling bored, and here you are!"

Hu Jian asked, "Chenggong, how are you doing now?"

Ma Chenggong is now confident and relaxed, able to face everything with equanimity. "I'm doing great! But you, Hu Jian, you've gained a lot of weight! You used to be one of the handsome young men on our team!"

Hu Jian patted his belly and said with a smile, "I bumped my head a while ago and I'm in the hospital too! Right upstairs from you! Your sister-in-law is a great cook, she's preparing lots of delicious food for me tomorrow, how could I not gain weight? Once I'm fully recovered, I'll increase my exercise and I'm sure I'll be able to lose weight!"

Ma Chenggong laughed, "I'm two years younger than you, but seeing your wives, kids, and warm beds makes me envious! When I get back, I'll have to find someone and get married as soon as possible!"

Ye Qiang laughed and said, "Getting married is easy! Your District Chief Liu's wife is a teacher. I'll introduce you to a gentle and virtuous female teacher at the school!"

Upon hearing this, Ma Chenggong's eyes lit up. "Yes, that's a great idea! Ye Qiang, I have to thank you first!"

Ye Qiang waved his hand, "No need to thank me! I heard about your situation from Fu Chen. After you return home from military service, if you need to attract investment, I'll invest in a textile factory over there!"

Ma Chenggong's eyes lit up. "I'm very likely to be discharged from the military and go to the public security department. Although there are no requirements for attracting investment, I welcome you to invest and open a factory there on behalf of my hometown!"

Ye Qiang raised an eyebrow and asked in return, "How do you know there's no chance to attract investment?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Chenggong was slightly taken aback, then looked at Fu Chen and asked, "Commander, what does this mean?"

Fu Chen smiled and said, "If you only want to work in the public security department, then I won't say anything more! You should study hard, investigate and interrogate criminals, and become a qualified people's police officer in the future."

"Do I have any other options?" Ma Chenggong looked at Fu Chen. "Just tell me directly, don't make me guess, after all, I'm still injured!"

Fu Chen replied softly, "If you want to be a local official in charge of a region, I can try to get you a position as a town party secretary! However, according to the rules, you can't be an official there; you'll have to go to the next county, or somewhere within your city."

Upon hearing this, Ma Chenggong was overjoyed. "Then I've made something of myself! I want to serve the people! When the time comes, all my brothers will come and invest in factories here. Ye Qiang, I'm counting on you!"

Ye Qiang smiled and nodded, "Then you'd better find a place where cotton is grown in large quantities. If you open a textile factory, garment factory, sock factory or something similar with thousands of employees, I can totally handle it! As for other aspects, we'll have to think about that carefully!"

Ma Chenggong was overjoyed, "It's already great that we have such a big factory here to invest! Ye Qiang, thank you! Fu Chen, my future depends on you, brother!"