Chapter 729 - Qiao Nan Gave Herself Away (1/2)

During the last ten days of the summer break, Qiao Nan had followed Elder Lin to an occasion and put her knowledge and skills into practice.

A few foreigners who saw the potential to develop their businesses in Ping Cheng visited the place.

The mayor in Ping Cheng considered this occasion as one of his priorities and specially invited Elder Lin to help. Elder Lin simply brought Qiao Nan along to be the on-site interpreter.

As such, while Qiao Nan’s cla.s.smates were unaware, Qiao Nan had already gotten to know and interact with the mayor in their town for some time.

“I’m not talking to you about this. You’re clearly aware that I’m most afraid of Elder Lin. If Elder Lin finds out about my earlier conversation with you, he’ll definitely think of a way to torture me till I die.” At the thought of how Elder Lin dealt with her in the past, s.h.i.+ Qing was so frightened that she could feel chills down her spine.

Qiao Nan rolled her eyes. “Obviously, you’re very scared of my master. Then, why do you keep poaching me? What’s wrong with you?”

“I just can’t control my mouth.” s.h.i.+ Peng, who rarely knocked off early, was home earlier today. When he heard the conversation between his daughter and Qiao Nan, he interrupted and made use of the opportunity to chide her daughter. “You’re so scared of Elder Lin and yet you dare to test his limit. Qing Qing, you’ve grown bolder recently.”

“Dad, you came back so early? You’re deriding your own daughter once you’re back. Is that appropriate?!” s.h.i.+ Qing was angered. This father must be an impostor. “You didn’t work overtime today?”

“Of course, it’s the National Day. I also wish to take a break and rest.” Drinking the cup of tea prepared by his daughter, s.h.i.+ Peng found it flavorful even if it was bland. “Recently, most of the proposals for the major projects have been put up on the agenda. Progress has been quite smooth currently. My hard work for the past six months has not been in vain. After a few years, Ping Cheng will definitely be able to develop well.”

At the mention of this, s.h.i.+ Peng was in an extraordinarily good mood.

“A few years?” Qiao Nan was more sensitive to this figure. “I heard that some places will develop quite quickly.” A few years is considered slow?

s.h.i.+ Peng took a sip and said smilingly, “You youngsters nowadays are a little too impatient. Take a step at a time. It’s better to be slow and steady in certain things. If the foundation is not good, there’ll be more repercussions in the future. We can’t just focus on the short-term interest before us and ignore the rest. Ping Cheng’s sceneries are very beautiful. Its hills are green and waters are clear. If we ruin the environment and disrupt ecological equilibrium for the sake of developing the place, we will eventually receive retribution from mother nature.”

“…” Qiao Nan was taken aback as she looked at s.h.i.+ Peng.

Of course, Qiao Nan knew what s.h.i.+ Peng was referring to.

In her previous life, after the 21st century, the various cities in China developed very quickly at a rapid pace. Amidst this, environment protection and ecological equilibrium were the major areas that were most often neglected.

The consequences were reflected in the future, when the greenhouse effect worsened, resulting in problems such as global warming, air pollution, ozone hole, and many others.

As someone who was reborn, Qiao Nan knew that not only China but also all the countries in the world faced severe environmental pollution issues.

However, this was a macro issue. Qiao Nan alone would not be able to change anything.

In particular, everyone in China was thinking of ways to develop and grow during this period. There was an advocate of economic efficacy. If the city did not develop as quickly as expected, the officials might lose their jobs.

As such, it only focused on rapid but not balanced developments.

Qiao Nan knew that if she were to voice out any views in public at this point in time, it would be lost in the sea. There would not be any impact. This behavior might even be perceived as anti-socialism.