My abandoned oil town became a new frontier

Brother Zhao, how long until we can reach Ice Lake Village?

Hearing the driver's complaint, Li Mei pursed her lips and did not force herself to explain.

No matter how bad Binghu Village is, she is already mentally prepared!

And before setting off today, she brought a camping tent, lights, chargers, and all kinds of food. She even brought anti-wolf spray.

In short,

I brought those who needed to be brought with me and those who didn't need to be brought with me. I didn't believe that I couldn't withstand it for one night.

About half an hour more!

Glancing at the barren Gobi Desert outside the window, the driver replied.

oh!

There was another long silence in the cab.

The road condition of National Highway 215 was not very good. There were many potholes and uneven roads. Although the driver said it would take about half an hour, it was actually forty minutes later when Li Mei saw the large ruins of Binghu Village.

Is this Ice Lake Village?

Rolling down the car window and looking at the ruins on both sides of the window, as well as the spray-painted graffiti on some remaining walls, Li Mei's heart suddenly fell to the bottom.

Even though she was mentally prepared, the current situation in Ice Lake Village still exceeded her imagination and cognition.

Have you never seen a place like this before?

Glancing at Li Mei, the driver looked like I knew it.

Um!

Li Mei nodded absentmindedly.

Have you contacted the village cadre here? Hurry up and ask him to wait for you on the roadside! Otherwise, you won't be able to find them in such a huge ruin.

The driver said sympathetically.

OK!

Li Mei immediately took out her mobile phone.

However, before Li Mei's call was dialed, the driver who was driving suddenly let out a soft whine.

Huh? Why does there seem to be a three-story building in front of you? It shouldn't be!

Three-story building?

Li Mei was stunned and looked forward along the national road.

However, this glance didn't matter. When the car got closer and they saw the situation ahead clearly, Li Mei and the driver no longer knew how to use words to describe their mood at this moment.

Didn't you say that this is a village of two people? How do you explain what is happening in front of you?

I saw a three-story ancient building that I had never seen before standing beside the national highway. There were also many trucks and off-road vehicles parked on both sides of the national highway.

That's not all,

There are three colored steel rooms next to the small building, with signs for the Ice Lake Campground and the canteen hanging on them. There is also a group of people sitting in front of the canteen eating, and there are more than ten people wearing various types of jackets looking at each other. They were pointing at the three-story ancient building, and there were even some who were talking and taking pictures.

All signs indicate that

This is not the kind of terrifying uninhabited village at all, but more like a small tourist attraction.

Wait a minute, could it be the campsite registered by villager No. 2 in the county before? But this is too...

Li Mei suddenly thought of Liu Ming's previous visit to the county town to ask her for help in applying for a business license.

It is said that after I finished doing it, I was laughed at by the staff in the office.

You said that there is no water or electricity in Binghu Village, and you can’t support yourself but you still open a shop? So she didn't take it to heart.

Think about it now,

There seems to be no other explanation other than this.

Holy shit, there was nothing here two months ago? Now there are actually tuck shops and food sellers, etc. There is also a signboard for the campsite and the business seems to be pretty good. So if I come back from Nova Scotia in the future, will it still be there? I can rest here for a while. Wait, there seems to be something behind me.

no! I have to see what's going on!

laugh!

Here, before Li Mei could recover, the driver actually parked the truck beside the national highway, then opened the door and jumped out.

Brother Zhao. Brother Zhao, my salute.

Seeing this,

Li Mei was dumbfounded and hurriedly got out of the car.

Boss, did you design this building yourself? What is it intended to be used for? Is it a guest room at the campsite?

at this time,

In the Caigangfang canteen, an older lady about fifty years old, wearing a colorful silk scarf on her shoulders and wearing sunglasses, stared directly at Xu Xing.

This is not a guest room in the campground, but a canteen and restaurant. The second and third floors are our staff dormitories.

Xu Xing smiled and explained.

Since sending off Zhong Ruofei to take over the canteen in the morning, this is the eighth group of self-driving enthusiasts he has received passing by, and these self-driving enthusiasts almost all asked the same question.

The roadside stalls received more people than the canteens.

In addition to the workers at the construction site, there were also many truck drivers. A plate of fried noodles worth 15 yuan sold at least fifty servings.

That's such a pity. So there's no place to stay in your campsite?

Upon hearing the answer, a trace of disappointment flashed across the eldest sister's face.

Yes! It's still being repaired now.

Xu Xing said truthfully.

In the past, I didn't want to receive tourists just because I didn't have anything ready. But now it's different. The kitchen equipment, canteen, water, electricity and even sewers have been repaired, so there is no problem in receiving tourists again.

Oh, boss, do you have a business card? Can you give me one?

Upon hearing this, everyone hurriedly said.

Sorry, we don't have business cards here yet.

Xu Xing shook his head.

How about I add you on WeChat?

OK!

Just when Xu Xing took out his mobile phone and planned to add this elder sister, a voice suddenly came from the door of the canteen,

Hello, are you Xu Xinsheng and Xu Zhishu?

Um?

Xu Xing looked up and saw a handsome young woman carrying a large bag standing at the door. She was none other than Li Mei.

Boss, if I want to come and stay at your campsite next time, I will send you a WeChat message in advance.

OK!

Xu Xing first added WeChat, and then looked at Li Mei again.

Hello, I am Xu Xinsheng, you are

Hello, Secretary Xu, I am Li Mei, a staff member of Bao Village in Binghu Village. I have sent you a message before.

Looking at Xu Xing, who was as young as herself, Li Mei felt a little embarrassed.

If he were the party secretary of another village group, the staff with a formal establishment would have a strong aura, but it really doesn't work here in Binghu Village.

The person in front of me not only has a status within the system, but is also a second-level chief clerk. He is on the same level as the head of the South Street Office.

How can you relax like this?

What's more important is that the current situation in Binghu Village has far exceeded her imagination and cognition, giving her an unprecedented shock.

Say something bad!

Although there are only two people here, they can have a canteen, a canteen, a camping ground, and there seem to be a lot of customers. In this way, the economic system of Binghu Village has actually surpassed 90% of the natural village groups in Asai County.

Oh, it turns out to be Director Li! Hello, hello! Before you sent the message, I thought you would come over in a few days, but I didn't expect you to come today.

Upon hearing it,

Xu Xing suddenly realized it and walked out of the cashier.

He had been in contact with Li Mei before but had never met in real life.

I happened to have a ride today, and your talent introduction plan has been approved and requires a signature for confirmation. So, I came over in advance.

Li Mei said hurriedly.

Okay! By the way, why do you bring so many things?

Xu Xing nodded and asked Li Mei with some surprise while looking at the big and small bags.

I was worried that there would be no room here, so I brought a camping tent.

Li Mei blushed.

She was really embarrassed to tell the truth, let alone her previous knowledge of Binghu Village.

You brought your own tent? Oh, that's not true! Although our Binghu Village is poor, we certainly can't let you live in a tent when you come.

Xu Xing took the large bag of items from Li Mei's hand and was about to go out.

The third floor of the ancient building is ventilated and dried very quickly. Yesterday afternoon, the extra bed was moved in in advance. Although curtains and air conditioning have not yet been installed, it is not a problem to live alone temporarily.

Huh? Is Binghu Village poor?

Li Mei was stunned.

I took a quick look before I walked in. There is a large construction site behind the Caigang kitchen. It seems that there is still a lot of work going on. Although I still don’t know what this project is about, I feel that it has nothing to do with poverty. The first half matters.

You are poor, so why aren't you poor! Have you ever seen a village where all water and electricity are subsidized? So, your street office should really apply for more poverty alleviation policies for our Binghu Village!

Xu Xing turned around and said extremely seriously.

Forehead

Li Mei was momentarily speechless.

In early August, Yancheng was experiencing the hottest temperature of the year, with an average temperature of 37-8 degrees Celsius. Especially at noon, even in the capital of Xia Kingdom, there were not many pedestrians on the streets.

at this time,

In a small building outside the Fourth Ring Road, an old man in his seventies was sitting in front of the computer and clicking the mouse casually.

There is also a sign hanging on the door of the small building.

The words Xia Guo Photography Association were clearly written on it.

However, when the old man clicked the mouse a few more times, he was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes were fixed on the computer screen.

It wasn't until a long time later that he murmured to himself,

Beautiful! It's so beautiful. I've never seen a three-story building before. The vast ruins, the blue sky and the slowly setting sun. The artistic conception and meaning are really amazing.

The old man’s name is Bai Lu.

After retiring, I became the vice president of the Photography Association. To put it bluntly, I took a group of retired old men with nothing to do and took pictures everywhere, and then took some of their works to participate in various photography competitions.

Although outsiders don’t understand it, these old men enjoy it!

They can even stay in the wild for days just to photograph a bird.

Xiao Li, Xiao Li!

After regaining consciousness,

Bai Lu shouted something to the office door.

Soon, a young man appeared at the door.

Xiao Li, please contact the original author of this photo on the travel website quickly and find out exactly where this place is!

Bai Lu immediately pointed at the computer screen and said.