After making the phone call, Song Yan returned to the hospital dormitory to take a shower and prepare for his night duty. Unbeknownst to him, his mother was already preparing for her trip from the capital to his current place.
Three days later, Zhang Ermu went to the production team's office not long after the sun rose on the eastern horizon. When he arrived, the office door had just been opened.
Seeing him come so early, Comrade Han asked in surprise, "Comrade Zhang, what brings you here so early? Did something happen?"
Usually, at this time, villagers were out working in the fields, so it was rare for them to visit the office.
"Comrade Han, I came to request a day off for my family and Liu Piao's family. Could you help inform the team leader?" Zhang Ermu asked.
Just as he finished speaking, An Xuyuan arrived on his bicycle. Seeing him, they both greeted him, "Good morning, Vice Team Leader."
