Time: 2010-11-2111:57:15 Words: 18414
twenty-fifth
Wang Fuxing had only slept for a few hours when the sky was already bright.
Wang Meifang was afraid of waking her father up, so she got up carefully and quietly. She went down the stairs almost step by step. The house was too old, and the stairs were loose. Even if he stepped on them lightly, they still made a slight crackling sound. She pleaded silently,"Thank you, don't wake my father up!"”She bought breakfast for her father in the cafeteria, but she didn't dare to send it upstairs. She hated the sound of the stairs.
In fact, the slight noise had already woken Wang Fuxing up. He opened his sleepy eyes and saw that his daughter's bed was empty, so he hurriedly got up. The early autumn morning was cool, and there was a shower after midnight last night. He knew that his daughter wouldn't open the creaking old wardrobe to get her clothes, so he got out of bed and got a long-sleeved shirt for his daughter before going downstairs to give it to her. During breakfast, her daughter gave her father some advice."Mayor, the stairs we live in are broken. We should get someone to fix it. I've applied more than ten times. You can't just care about everyone and not my family, right?”Wang Fuxing laughed and said,"My dear daughter, when I have some free time, I will definitely invite someone to repair it. Don't be impatient."”Wang Meifang had no choice but to plead again." Really. I'm afraid that rats will take the stairs at night. It's like a ghost." She was afraid that I would wake you up when I walked in the morning. I beg you, please get someone to fix it as soon as possible. It's rare for me to ask you this once. I'll be concerned about my personal matters today, my good father.”She only went to school after her father promised to get someone to fix it today. She took advantage of her vacation to hire a teacher to tutor her.
Wang Fuxing saw that the secretary, He Guoliang, had not come downstairs yet and did not want to wake him up. Last night, she had a meeting with him and only went to bed at two o'clock. She should let him sleep a little longer. He was afraid that he would forget, so he instructed the cook to ask the clerk to repair the stairs later. However, only the old boards were allowed to be used, and no new boards were allowed to be replaced. As long as there was no sound when they walked, it was fine.
Ever since Lu Chunhua reported the theater incident to Wang Fuxing, he was very appreciative and immediately put it on his work schedule. Yesterday morning, he invited a few construction workers to explore three empty plots of land in the city. Someone suggested giving up the big field by the east gate. He didn't agree because this was the largest place in the city for parades and gatherings. Only a quarter of it was used to build the theater. This was a county town, and if there was a county-wide assembly, it would be crowded. Some people suggested that the ruins of the Royal Sister Palace would increase the cost of construction. Since it was built by the masses, they should consider reducing the cost as much as possible. When they arrived at the Changfa Pawnshop, he saw that the shape of the open space was L-shaped. It was located in the city center. Half of it was used to build a theater, which was just the right size. He planned to open up the other half as a market in the future. It was a dual-use place and convenient for the masses. Everyone felt that his proposal and idea were indeed very good, so they unanimously agreed. In the afternoon, he made a report to the county and asked the county to express their stance immediately. He immediately went to look for Lu Chunhua and asked her to inform Song Jingzhong and Jiang Shanshan to look at the land at eight o'clock this morning. If they thought it was good, they would immediately go through the relevant procedures. He hoped that the theater would be completed as soon as possible, so that the masses could sit comfortably and watch the show. It would end as soon as possible the situation of holding an umbrella when watching the show in the rain, drying their backs when watching the show in the daytime, eating sand when the wind blew, and having to tear down the platform when it snowed. Moreover, this was the first theater in the four nearby counties. If they took the lead in building it, they could set an example for the development of the town's cultural industry. He had made up his mind to make the city construction of D City very outstanding. He had to be ahead of others in all aspects of work, so that D City would become a prosperous town and an advanced county in the entire region! He looked at his watch and saw that it was only six o'clock. There were still two hours before eight o'clock. He took the opportunity to go to Shen Huimin's house to see if Shen Huilian was ready for the exam.
Wang Fuxing rushed to Shen Huimin's house and saw that the door was locked. The neighbor said that the siblings had just left with the fishing net. This Shen Huilian, what's wrong with her? The Education and Health Department had clearly arranged for her to take the exam alone today. Why did she get off the boat again? Could it be that she didn't want to go to school again? This girl! The mayor had really worried about her studies. Ever since he got to know the siblings, every time he visited the revolutionary children, he would always see Shen Huilian reading novels, and they were all written by revolutionary authors. He asked her how many years she had been in school. She smiled and said that she had never entered the school gate. He thought she was coaxing him. Her brother said that we relied on fishing to survive, and we had no time and no money. We didn't even know whether the school door was round or square. Her sister was taught by Doctor Hua's daughter, Teacher Hua, and only knew a few words. Wang Fuxing was very touched. This girl was able to persist in self-study in a difficult environment without the supervision of her parents. It was mainly because of her self-awareness and perseverance, her strong desire and passion for cultural knowledge. Our revolutionary children are so good! As a revolutionary comrade, I should take up this responsibility and send her to school to train her to become a revolutionary intellectual. He had persuaded her several times to go to school. Who knew that Shen Huilian wouldn't be willing no matter what. She kept saying that she would tell her father when she had news. When her father, Shen Zhirong, wrote a letter to the local government to look for his children, Wang Fuxing and Shen Zhirong communicated. He talked about his idea of letting Hui Lian go to school and asked him, as a father, to persuade his daughter to go to school. Shen Zhirong agreed with Wang Fuxing and expressed his gratitude. After Wang Fuxing received the letter, he tried to persuade Shen Huilian several times while he was busy contacting the education department. Of course, the Department of Culture and Health agreed to go to school, but they did not agree with his opinion. They actually allowed a person who had not even gone to school for a year to enter the sixth grade of primary school. Because of this, he and Jia Jinshi, the head of the Culture and Health Section, went to the head of the Zhou County. He simply suggested that a revolutionary child who did not have the conditions to go to school in a difficult environment could self-study to read the books of revolutionary writers. He could totally make an exception and go to middle school! County Head Zhou agreed with his point of view, but to enter middle school or sixth grade primary school, one had to pass a test. He had also made his request that, regardless of her grades, she must go to the sixth year of primary school, because the girl was already fifteen years old and had developed early and looked like a big girl. It would not look good for her to sit with the students of the lower grades. Moreover, we should train revolutionary intellectual as soon as possible. If she can't keep up with the math, we can ask the teacher to tutor her alone. Many of our officials have been illiterate for a month. Moreover, this girl is smart. I guarantee that she can keep up. If she can't keep up, I'll be relieved of my post as mayor. County Head Zhou felt that Jia Jinshi was completely concerned about the revolutionary woman, and his suggestion was reasonable. He persuaded Jia Jinshi to pass the test. If he could go to middle school, it would be best. If he couldn't, he would go to the sixth grade of primary school. If he couldn't keep up with mathematics, he would strengthen his tutoring force and fight a surprise battle. If we succeed in this battle, we can also prove to everyone that we poor people are smart. In the past, because of the oppression of the rebels, we became uneducated people. Sigh, we already agreed on everything. It's time for the exam today, but this girl got off the boat to fish! Wang Fuxing was really angry. Today, even if he had to whip her, he would drive this stubborn girl to school for her exams! He rushed to the shore in anger and saw that Shen Huimin had already opened the fishing boat. Shen Huilian was sitting steadily on the stern of the boat and paddling. He shouted angrily and asked Shen Huilian to dock immediately.
Shen Huimin leaned against the shore and asked the mayor what he wanted.
When Wang Fuxing saw that Shen Huilian was still sitting on the stern of the boat, he sternly asked her to go ashore and bring the wood pulp. When Hui Lian came ashore, he grabbed the wood pulp and asked seriously,""Do you know what day it is today? Who asked you to get off the ship?"
Shen Huimin looked at his sister and seemed to say,""I told you not to get off the boat. How about it? You're going to be criticized.”
Shen Huilian smiled and said,"It's still early. I'll help my brother catch a few nets of fish nearby." I promise to get to school before nine o'clock.”
Wang Fuxing treated Shen Huilian as his own daughter and liked this smart, hardworking, and thrifty girl very much. The anger in his heart had already subsided by half, but he put on a serious face and said,"You knew that there was an exam at nine o'clock, yet you still got off the boat at this time! The examination hall was like a battlefield. How could they not prepare their bullets when they were about to enter the battlefield? You are deliberately failing the exam, so you have a reason to stay on the boat and fish!”
After all, Shen Huimin pitied his sister and helped her,""I saw that she could handle it, so I asked her to help me get off the boat and play a few nets. Mayor Wang, don't worry. My sister is not as stupid as her brother. Although she was quiet, she was a good soldier who was not afraid of battle. I guarantee that I won't make a fool of myself and make the mayor stay alive.”
Wang Fuxing said,"No, we're not fishing today. Go back!" Prepare well!"
" Go back and get ready," Shen Huimin said to his sister and wanted to get off the boat.
Wang Fuxing stopped him and said,"You're not allowed to get off the boat either!" Otherwise, it will affect your sister. I'll pay for today's losses. Come to my place for dinner later." Seeing that the siblings were standing there, she only smiled and did not lift her feet. You're still smiling foolishly!"
Wang Fuxing almost used wood pulp to drive his siblings home. He saw that it was almost eight o'clock and said,"I still have something to do. I have to leave immediately. I can't get off the boat today."”He walked a few steps before stopping and asking Shen Huimin to follow him, lest the siblings went fishing again and missed the exam. Before he left, he even said to Shen Huilian,"Let me tell you, if you don't do well today, I'll confiscate your fishing boat and never let you fish again!" Give it to your father and let him control you tightly. Then, let him whip you. -- What are you laughing at! Do you think I drew a tiger to scare you? Heh, once Uncle Wang gets angry, there's nothing he can't do! You're still laughing!"
Wang Fuxing brought Huimin back to town and saw that Lu Chunhua, Song Jingzhong, and Jiang Shanshan were already waiting in his office. He looked at his watch and saw that it was exactly eight o'clock. He was pleased that they had arrived early, which showed how serious they were about the theatre. He hated people who dragged their feet the most. He took out a cigarette first, but before he could distribute it, Lu Chunhua stopped him. She also wanted to provoke Wang Fuxing and persuade him to improve his life, saying,"Mayor, don't be so thrifty. If outsiders came to see us, they would think that our town was not rich.”She asked for Jiang Shanshan's " Big Front Gate "." Come, smoke this. Our mayor wants to be like this big front gate, loud and dignified. Only then will your leadership be effective and the masses will benefit from it!”He lit a cigarette for Wang Fuxing.
Wang Fuxing pointed at the big red eagle printed on his cigarette box and smiled."You don't know, but I like eagles. They spread their wings and fly high. If we want to make a revolution, we must have this kind of ferocity. Your acting is for publicity. In the future, make up a play to encourage the people of the town to have the spirit of the big red eagle and build D City into a rich, beautiful, and lively place! -- To be honest, I have a large amount of cigarettes. I need at least two packs a day. If I burn all the front doors, wouldn't it be too wasteful? Can the officials not take the lead in saving money? Song Jingzhong, how's the stock acquisition going?”
"It's almost done. There's only a dozen shares left. There shouldn't be any problem."”
Wang Fuxing said," If there's really a problem, tell me. I'll think of a way to go to the factory to offer shares. Ants gnaw on bones. There's strength in numbers! In short, he had to build the theater as soon as possible and strive to beat the gongs and drums within the year. -- Chunhua, if you can't get it by the end of the year, I'll scratch your nose! If you have any problems, come to me. If you can't solve them, scratch my nose!”
Although Jiang Shanshan had only interacted with the mayor twice, she did not expect this uncouth mayor to speak so straightforwardly. He was also so swift in handling matters. He really had the forthright spirit of a Shandong man! She secretly admired him in her heart. She really couldn't judge a person by his appearance. She was ashamed of her contempt for him when she first met him. For the first time, she realized that the officials of the Great Party did not pay attention to their appearance, but they paid attention to their ability and honesty. It was the exact opposite of the cowardly party. No wonder the eight million soldiers of Jiang Jiecheng were defeated like a mountain. She no longer cared about the profit and loss of the theater. She simply stated her stance and said,"Mayor, the remaining ten shares can definitely be settled. Let me take care of it. Don't worry about it anymore. With your enthusiastic support, we promise to beat the gongs and drums within the year. Chunhua will invite the best troupe to perform the opening ceremony.”
When Wang Fuxing first met Jiang Shanshan, he did not have a good impression of her. She had makeup on and wore a cheongsam and stockings. Although her words and actions were solemn and not frivolous, he could not stand her fragrance. How was she any different from the wife of a landlord bureaucrat? Just looking at her made him angry! Fortunately, Jiang Shanshan did not say anything that day, and Lu Chunhua came forward again. Otherwise, if Jiang Shanshan came alone, he would definitely reject her. The theater was a place for mass entertainment and also an important place for publicity. How could it be done by a woman dressed in such a strange way! After Jiang Shanshan left that day, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong. He specially went to Lu Chunhua to ask about Jiang Shanshan's situation. Chun Hua also started to show signs of wanting to say," Mayor, you can't judge people by their looks. Jiang Shanshan was born in a big city and was particular about dressing up." When she was young, she had also participated in student movements and was a patriot. After she married a man, she stayed at home. In the old society, what else could a woman do other than dress up for a man? This time, she did not want to make money for the theater, but also to let the whole town watch the show comfortably. If she did not improve her thinking, would she take out her many years of savings and her parents 'dowry to build this theater that might lose money? Look at her quiet and refined manner. She doesn't look like a strange wife at all! Don't worry, I'm safe! If she manages the theater in such a submissive manner, you'll blame me! You don't know how passionate, refreshing, straightforward, and upright she is! After hearing Lu Chunhua's words, he felt a little relieved. When he heard her say that today, she really did have the spirit of a righteous man. He secretly admired her.
Wang Fuxing asked Shen Huimin to take the tape measure and lead them to see the land of Changfa Pawnshop. The clerk, He Guoliang, came back to town and called him aside to report the training class. It turned out that the county had decided to hold a short-term study class in D Town. They would gather people with historical problems in the neighboring villages and towns to learn about the situation and explain their remaining crimes. Wang Fuxing would be the one to handle the details. There were more than a hundred students in the class, and it had been four days. He Guoliang said that although the students were honest, the discussion was not enthusiastic. They were afraid that they would talk too much, have loopholes, and make mistakes. The class monitor who was picked out from among them was also in a constant state of anxiety. The atmosphere was not lively, and it was very likely that it would affect their courage to confess their remaining crimes. It would be best to send a few more officers and re-select a few class monitors. Wang Fuxing thought for a moment. He could not send out any more officers, nor could he ask for more from the county. There was no need for officers to do any work. If there were any difficulties, they had to solve them themselves and could not hand them over to the leaders. Re-selecting the class monitor might be a solution. This could not be decided immediately. They had to sit down and discuss it carefully. He told the secretary that he had accompanied her to look at the theater's land and decided on it in advance. He would discuss the matter of the class in the afternoon. If you have time in the morning, go to the study class again and tell the cook class to prepare good food. You must let these people eat well and carry out the party's revolutionary humanist spirit. After saying that, he left the town government office with Song Jingzhong and the others.
Xu Jingfu heard that the mayor had accompanied Song Jingzhong and the others to visit the theater's land, so he wanted Weng Zitang to come over and take a look. It was best to say in front of the mayor, in front of Song Jingzhong and the others, that he, Weng Zitang, was also mobilizing the town to build a bigger and more upscale theater. Weng Zitang did not plan carefully and rushed over. When he saw Song Jingzhong and a young man who was fishing measuring the land, Town Mayor Wang, Jiang Shanshan, and Lu Chunhua were gesturing and chatting. He walked over. When he heard that Jiang Shanshan was talking about the structure of the theater, where was the stage and where was the backstage, he pretended to be an expert and interjected, saying that the stage was too small, the backstage was too narrow, and there were too few seats. In short, the theater was too small!
"How big do you think it is?" Mayor Wang asked. Only then can we satisfy the needs of the masses?" The mayor thought that since he had built it, he had to satisfy the needs of the masses. If the funds were not enough, he would think of another way. Once the large numbers were gathered, there was no need to be afraid of a small number.
Weng Zitang thought that since Xu Jingfu was backing him up, he was not afraid of bragging. He did not think too much. As long as he suppressed Song Jingzhong and the others and stopped this matter, it would be his ability. He said," If I were to build it, it would be twice as big as the one they designed now, and twice as luxurious. Our D Town is considered a big town among the towns in the four neighboring counties. Moreover, there have been many learned and famous people in history. Which neighboring town has produced a scholar, a heavenly official, a royal concubine, and an emperor's teacher?"
When Wang Fuxing heard him bring up these feudalistic antiques with such relish and complacency, the more he listened, the angrier he became. He said,"They are your grandparents!”
Lu Chunhua and Jiang Shanshan laughed when they heard that.
Only then did Weng Zitang realize that he had let the cat out of the bag. He slapped his own mouth and rolled his eyes at Lu Chunhua and the others. He smiled at Wang Fuxing and said,"Mayor, I say that there shouldn't be so many rebels in our town. This place doesn't even have a decent theater! Liberation, the people's lives are better, so I want to build a big theater to show those dead old feudal old counter-revolutions that we have the ability to build such a big theater. Who do you think you are? It's not worth it, old feudal, bastard!”He felt that this turn was very complete. He looked at the mayor and said in his heart,"Who do you think you are? It's still early if you want to take my head. You didn't move lightly and dared to climb the Plum Blossom Dome!”
Wang Fuxing thought that he was selling fake medicine and bragging again. Did Weng Zitang really have so much money to build a theater? I'm afraid that even if you sell this pharmacy, you won't be able to produce half of what Song Jingzhong and the others have. It was hard for him to be so enthusiastic in his fire-fighting work. He only smiled and didn't ask much.
Lu Chunhua knew that Weng Zitang was pleading for Xu Jingfu's shares, so she deliberately asked,"It's great that Boss Weng can build such a big theater. I wonder how much Boss Weng plans to invest? If we design 1,500 seats, we won't be able to sell them all. If you want half of the seats, then 3,000 seats. Can they be sold out? If you say that our stage is too small, then how big should your stage be? How big should your backstage be? You said that your theater is twice as luxurious. How luxurious is it?”
" This..." Weng Zitang was stunned by the question. He scratched his head and thought about how to say it.
Lu Chunhua smiled and asked,"Boss Weng wouldn't brag, right?" Tell us about it. Maybe I can help you hire a big troupe for this big stage in the future.”
"What am I bragging about! Of course I'll build a bigger theater than yours! I don't need to say anything more. Just go and take a look at Hangzhou's New Dynasty Theater. I want to build one just like this!”When Weng Zitang said this, he felt that he had grown taller by half and raised his head.
Lu Chunhua smiled and said,"Boss Weng, you've seen more canned medicine than me. I've been to more theaters than you." The New Empire Theater isn't considered luxurious. The seats aren't even 3,000, and the stage isn't much bigger than ours. Boss Weng probably just went to watch the show, so he didn't know the depth!”
Song Jingzhong and Shen Huimin had also finished measuring. It was about the same as what Wang Fuxing had said. The ground was only a little more than a foot wide, just enough for the entrance of the emergency exit.
Wang Fuxing nodded and said,"Then it's settled."”He was about to leave with Song Jingzhong and the others.
When Weng Zitang heard the mayor say that it was "set", he hurriedly stopped him and said,"Mayor Wang, what I said is the truth. I really want to build a big theater that is bigger and better than theirs, so that our D City will also be glorious and dignified! Do I dare to boast in front of the mayor? Don't you know how much energy I have to put out a fire? If I use this energy, I can do anything! Mayor, you have to make a comparison!"
"Alright, you have to come up with a concrete plan so that I can compare," said Wang Fuxing. You have to come up with a plan within two weeks. If they delayed, they would be punished. If they couldn't take it out, they would be punished even more. We'll talk about the punishment later."
Weng Zitang thought that this matter was settled by Xu Jingfu and was afraid of punishment, so he said,"Mayor, what if I do better than them?”
"I'll reward you," Wang Fuxing said.
Weng Zitang was full of ambition. He walked away with his hands behind his back, humming a tune.
Wang Fuxing said to Lu Chunhua,"You guys build it." If Weng Zitang really has that money, I'll persuade him to build a cinema. It would save the people from watching open-air movies again. I don't think he'll be so serious when he brags. After all, he's not that old. Maybe someone is supporting him. After all, we mainly rely on the farmers. There are also many busy farming periods. Some people are worried that your seats may not be full often. Since you guys already have an estimate and still dare to do this, then do it. We can't just focus on what's in front of us. This town must be built and developed!”
There were two large pawnshops in D Town. This Changfa Pawnshop was on a straight street. When the war of resistance broke out, the boss took refuge with his family. When the Japanese invaded D City, they made a horse grass warehouse. Later, it was burned down by a big fire. The Japanese army captured and killed many people for this. Now, there were only four tall walls left. After the victory of the war, the boss walked around and left, saying that he didn't want it anymore. Wang Fuxing, Song Jingzhong, and the others said that they might as well tear down the four high walls. The bricks that were removed would be used to pay for the demolition of the walls, and the rest would be used to subsidize the construction of the theater. They parted ways outside the gate.
Zhuge Chang stopped Wang Fuxing on the way and said that he had gone to the town government and didn't see the mayor. He wanted to report two things. One was that someone in the tea shop had been whispering since yesterday that the United States had sent troops to attack North Korea under the command of the famous American general, MacArthur. It was very powerful. If they wanted to fight from there to China, it was very likely that a third war would break out. He had also inquired carefully. It was not a rumor spread by a local. It was a rumor from a foreign country. He had left after saying it. Secondly, the old man on the street was seriously ill.
When Wang Fuxing heard that Zhuge Chang was going to see the patient with him, he had to be sent to the hospital immediately.
Zhuge Chang said that there was no need to send her off because he did not dare to continue. Wang Fuxing had forced him to do so, so he said that the Hua family's daughter-in-law had gone to get treatment. She said that there was no problem and that she would be fine in a few days. I didn't ask her to go for treatment. She went on her own. I thought since she said that she didn't want money and that she was confident in curing him, I agreed. Mayor, I'm just trying to save money for the government.
Shen Huimin boldly interjected. It was a good thing for Doctor Hua's family to treat others on a voluntary basis. However, he was trembling and stuttering when he reported the situation, as if he was afraid of implicating him. Recently, the Hua Family even volunteered to treat the sick children in the countryside. Did you forget or did you deliberately hide it from the mayor? If you want me to be a resident of your street, I'll sue you, the street director, for hiding the people's feelings.
Zhuge Chang also knew about the relationship between Shen Huimin and the Hua family. He laughed in his heart, thinking that this kid was really bold. He actually dared to criticize the street officials while protecting the Hua family in front of the mayor. These criticisms have helped me, Zhuge Chang. In fact, I also wanted to help put in a few words of love. Otherwise, the lonely old man's illness would be cured. Why bother beating around the bush? That sick child farmer wasn't from my street, but he also reported. Wasn't he being a busybody? Wasn't it obvious that he was putting in a good word for the Hua family? Wang Fuxing also understood in his heart that the two of them were singing in different tones, but they were both speaking up for the Hua family. In fact, he often took the initiative to ask the masses about the Hua family's matters, and the reactions were good, especially when it came to the voluntary treatment of the people. He also hoped that the people in the town could carry forward this spirit of helping others. There were also people in the county who had doubts about the case, but they did not have sufficient evidence, so it was not good to mention it publicly. Initially, he had been sick of Hua Shiliang's case. He was also very disgusted by Luo Yuzhen's three charges into the county government to defend the counter-revolution. He also complained that County Head Zhou was too lenient. If it were him, he would have arrested Luo Yuzhen at that time. He would never tolerate those who stood on the side of the counter-revolution. The last time Hua Shijie dared to be so rampant in front of him, he was so angry that he wanted the police to arrest him. After Zhang Haitao's persuasion, his anger towards this family gradually subsided. He admired Zhang Haitao. Zhang Haitao was a great inspiration and help to him in terms of thinking and work. He was inclined to Zhang Haitao's point of view. The Hua family's case should be re-investigated. If the case was really wrong, it had to be corrected. The great party members had to be open and aboveboard. Only in this way could they mobilize the masses and lead the people to build a prosperous and strong new country. After listening to Zhuge Chang's report about the Hua family's treatment, he also felt that Shen Huimin's criticism was right. Even if Luo Yuzhen was the one who made the mistake, if she had done something good for the people, she should report it to her superiors truthfully. There was no need to beat around the bush and drag things out. However, he still stopped Shen Huimin. He should also take Zhuge Chang's face and emotions into consideration. He praised Zhuge Chang for his timely response to the current situation and encouraged him to pay close attention in the future.
It was already past midnight when Wang Fuxing and Shen Huimin returned to the town hall. Wang Meifang and Shen Huilian were eating upstairs. When her daughter saw her father enter the room, she quickly stood up and said as she took the wine,"We thought you guys were eating outside. Fortunately, you didn't finish the dishes.”She poured him some wine.
Wang Fuxing asked Shen Huilian how she did. Seeing that Shen Huilian only smiled and said," average," he knew in his heart that this girl must have done well. Shen Huilian told him that after she passed the exam, the comrades from the Department of Culture and Health asked her if she wanted to go to junior high or sixth grade. She replied that she was in the sixth grade. He was surprised when he heard that because the question from the Department of Culture and Health showed that she could go to junior high school. He asked her why she chose to do so. She said that she had never been to school before. Although she only got one question wrong in the math exam this time and got more than 90 marks, it was too tiring after all. She was afraid that she would not be able to keep up after junior high school. Wang Fuxing was very impressed and even had a sense of pride. The children of revolutionary officials were really good! I have a good eye for people!
Wang Fuxing sat in his office smoking and thinking about the class. He thought that the few class monitors selected this time had been carefully considered and discussed. There were no serious historical problems, and their personalities were considered active. Why did they become like this in just a few days? Yesterday, he had also listened to a few group discussions. These people had spoken actively and had a deep understanding of his political situation report. If he had picked a few other people, wouldn't this situation have happened? After all, this was a short-term learning class. It was only a political education. As long as they were bold enough to confess their remaining crimes, they would be treated leniently and go back to be honest people. It was better to talk to these class monitors first and let them show their true thoughts. There was no need to change them.
The clerk, He Guoliang, came in and took out a letter from the drawer, saying that it was taken out from the inspection box in the morning. Wang Fuxing saw that it turned out to be the investigation of Hua Shijie everywhere to talk about the unjust case of Xu Cai during the Daoguang period, trying to appeal for the injustice of his counter-revolutionary dead brother. The examiners clearly wrote their names and identities. One was Pang Shuifa, a worker from Qian Taixiang's sugar store, and the other was Li Bokang, a farmer from Chengxi Village. This reminded Wang Fuxing of the time when Hua Shijie told him this story at Shen Huimin's house. Wow, you Hua Shijie, so you dug up this story for this. It's not enough for me to talk about it here. I even went to the masses to talk about it. I didn't get enough of talking about it in the city, so I went to talk about it outside the city. Even if your brother's case is different, you shouldn't spread such insinuations everywhere. Based on your comparison, there isn't a single good cadre in D City and County. This was too much. It could also be said that he was too arrogant! I can't let you be so crazy! Just based on this point alone, he should be severely criticized! If you don't accept it or correct it, then punish you severely. I can't let you do this in D Town!
At this time, the cultural and health department's cultural cadre Chen Yong came. He told Wang Fuxing that the cultural and health department had received a letter from the masses to examine Hua Shijie's use of the past to satirize the present. The problem was too serious. Please deal with it seriously immediately. Chief Jia's opinion was to punish Hua Shijie severely and report it to the county government.
When Wang Fuxing heard Section Chief Jia's opinion, he was furious. He didn't like Jia Jinshi. His work was not practical and he liked to be extravagant. He thought that he was more educated than others and was more qualified. Her eyes were looking up, and she only cared about County Head Zhou. He was always picky about what others said. He was neither here nor there. When County Head Zhou opened his mouth, he was always humble and subservient. He always reported a lot of results, and there was not a single aspect that was not enough. Recently, after catching a hidden American spy from a middle school teacher, he took all the credit. It seemed that the police did not crack the case. Wang Fuxing was on good terms with all the county officials, but he didn't want to give Jia Jinshi any face. He even criticized Jia Jinshi in front of the county head. Being old is your business. I'm here to make a revolution, not to compete in qualifications. As long as it is beneficial to the cause of the party, I don't care about you, Chief Jia. Since the public's complaint letter has reached your Culture and Health Department today, you should handle it and report it to the county. Why did they have to push Hua Shijie to the town on the grounds that he was an unemployed resident? He said to Chen Yong," Go back and tell your Section Chief Jia that Hua Shijie's story is a satire of the present. This is something that your cultural system should be responsible for. There's no need to push it to the town."”
After Chen Yong left, Wang Fuxing thought that this matter was a little strange. What was Jia Jinshi's motive for doing this? He ran to the police station to discuss it with Zhang Haitao. Who knew that Zhang Haitao had gone to the district for a meeting in the morning and would be back in at least four or five days. He had no choice but to return to the town. After thinking about it again and again, he thought that even if he didn't do it, he would do it anyway. Since Jia Jinshi wanted him to do it, he would do it for him. He couldn't let him laugh at him. Indeed, he couldn't let Hua Shijie go around talking nonsense in the city. He had to control him. He couldn't let his young age slide. He decided to take a more direct approach. He called Hua Shijie to the class and made him the class monitor. He was neither a cadre nor a student. I'll knock on Hua Shijie's alarm, but I won't let you, Jia Jinshi, have anything against me. We'll discuss it when Zhang Haitao comes back.
When Wang Fuxing arrived at the class, he told the secretary his thoughts. When He Guoliang heard this, he said that this was a good idea. Hua Shijie could control this group of people. He Guoliang went to find the street director, Zhuge Chang, and deliberately did not say the mayor's thoughts, otherwise it would lose the effect of being clear. Zhuge Chang was secretly siding with the Hua Clan. Soon, he brought Hua Shijie into the class. He had to take his daily necessities and go from Nanmen City's Xiannan Street to the crossroad intersection and then to the class, making a big detour. Even Zhuge Chang thought that Hua Shijie was going to be severely punished. He had advised Hua Shijie several times not to be stubborn.
Hua Shijie was already mentally prepared. If he told the mayor about the story, he might be unlucky, so he did not panic. When he saw the mayor, he still smiled and handed him a cigarette. If the mayor didn't take it, he would draw it himself.
When Wang Fuxing saw this, he was both angry and amused. This kid was also a coward. Even at this moment, he was still leisurely! He pulled a long face and asked seriously,"Hua Shijie, do you know why I called you here?”
Hua Shijie took a puff of his cigarette and said," Didn't I tell you about that story? I knew you would fall out with me sooner or later. I can only blame myself for being a b * tch." Why bother? Does your mayor know what the story here has to do with me? I'm also a dog biting a mouse and meddling in other people's business! He was asking for trouble. Now I understand that a man should be 'shut up and only drink three glasses of wine, don't talk about the past and the present when he goes out'-"
Wang Fuxing interrupted Hua Shijie and said,""Are you just telling stories?”
Hua Shijie took another cigarette and said,"I know. Your mayor has linked this matter with my brother's. Even if it is, who asked me to stand up for you for Second Brother's matter last time? Even a commoner like me would think the same, let alone the mayor. However, I still have one thing to say. My second brother didn't kill anyone on purpose. Please ask the government to investigate again. Even if I told this story to avenge my second brother, I would admit it. Wronged is wronged. It's the people's government.”
The more Zhuge Chang listened, the more afraid he became. You little monkey, what's wrong with you today? What did I say to you on the way here? Alright, you can ignore all of this. If you continue to be so stubborn, won't your prickly rash turn into gangrene? He regretted not going to the countryside to collect the goods today. In the morning, a farmer in the south of the city said that he had an old incense burner passed down from his ancestors and asked him to go with him to take a look. He was afraid that Ah 'E would come and not see the land, so he did not go. Ah E came, but the clerk came to find her and did this good job. This Hua Sanhou in front of him was acting like a ghost and didn't know the way today. Sigh, who asked me to sympathize with the Hua family? I could only remind this green-headed tough guy again. I said to Hua Shijie,"What nonsense are you talking about? You should listen to the mayor's lecture! Which part of the mayor doesn't want you to be a good and promising young man? Sit properly and listen to the mayor's lecture.”
Hua Shijie had already said what he wanted to say. If Zhuge Chang didn't remind him, he wouldn't say anything more. He lowered his head and smoked again.
Wang Fuxing thought that this kid was indeed smart. He knew what was going on as soon as he entered the door. He was also a little impressed by his courage to boldly express his views. He was more inclined to Zhang Haitao's point of view. There might be a discrepancy in the Hua family's case. Otherwise, the Hua family would not be so bold. However, she could not be lenient with him today. She said,"Do you think I called you in because I offended you?”
Hua Shijie smiled and said,"If I were a cadre, I would be more powerful than you, the mayor. Whoever contradicts me, I will beat their mouth and flesh!" Mayor, you are more patient than me. No wonder everyone in the town praised you and even made up a ballad. I still remember the ballad: 'The water in the Qingxi River is clear, and a mayor called Fuxing has come. He is bent on reviving D Town and loves the people tirelessly…'"
Wang Fuxing thought that this kid was really a monkey demon. He stood up and lay down as he wished. He had been holding on just now, but now he was going soft. I don't want to eat your sesame oil. He deliberately slammed the table and interrupted Hua Shijie,""Don't give me that!"
When he heard Hua Shijie reciting the ballad, Zhuge Chang was delighted.'This monkey is smart. He woke up just because of this. The wind has changed so quickly!' This ballad was also quoted at the right time. He was secretly happy when he heard the mayor slam the table. He was so scared that his heart skipped a beat. He stared at the mayor and thought, Isn't it good to praise you? What you said is the truth!
Hua Shijie thought that since he had already asked her to come in, he could do it horizontally or vertically. Who cares? He was more optimistic. He blinked and said,"Mayor, I told you the truth, and you were angry. I told you the truth and praised you, and you were angry too. What do you want me to say to make you a better person?”
Zhuge Chang thought that it was a good question, but it was not the right time. He had to remind him, saying,"Third Monkey, don't forget that this isn't your home. You have to sit obediently!”
Wang Fuxing estimated that Zhuge Chang would definitely tell him the reason why he asked Hua Shijie to enter the class. He could not let him guess, so he said to Hua Shijie seriously,"This is not a place where I can call in whoever I want. Didn't you tell me about the unjust case of the Xu and Cai families during the Daoguang years? I'm telling you that the public has exposed it. You're spreading it everywhere in and out of the city. This is not a small matter. You have to reflect on it!”
Hua Shijie thought that he had never told anyone except for you. The public exposed the matter, and he thought that it must have been Mother Song who did it. The mayor must have mistaken her for someone else. But Mama Song is doing this for us. Since you, the mayor, made a mistake, it's fine. Why did you have to find Mama Song? She's old and can't afford to be frightened. She did it for the Hua family, so I have to do it for her. I won't say anything more.
Zhuge Chang finally understood. He secretly blamed Hua Shijie. Why are you doing this? Isn't this just digging meat to mend sore! Mayor, as long as you reflect on yourself, it doesn't seem to be very serious. It depends on your attitude. If you don't behave yourself, it will be serious. If you don't do it well, you might have to be dealt with by law."Hua Shijie, you have to reflect on yourself. You have to recognize your mistakes and reflect on yourself.”When he heard that the mayor wanted him to go back, he left the study class.
After Zhuge Chang left, Wang Fuxing told Hua Shijie that there were more than a hundred students in this class, and all of them had historical problems. His history was clean, so he had a problem with his thinking. He was different from them, so he was made the class monitor and managed the ten small class monitors. This is leniency for you. You're not allowed to mess around with these people. Otherwise, you'll be in trouble. You have to study hard. I'll let you go back when the class is over. Otherwise, it would be even more troublesome. You're a smart person. Think about it yourself.
"I can't even control myself. How am I supposed to control others? I only know that I listen to my parents at home, my teachers at school, and as a resident, I listen to the mayor. I've never been a leader. I only know how to listen to others, but I don't know what it's like to control others. Since you want me to learn, I'll be a student and change my mind.”
"I have to do it even if I don't want to! This was an order! Here, you have to obey orders! This is also a test for you. You have to do three things well. First, apart from studying hard, he had to encourage everyone to study hard. Secondly, the living atmosphere here should be both serious and lively. Everyone should strictly abide by all the disciplines and systems here. They should teach everyone to sing revolutionary songs and organize sports activities such as basketball during breaks. The more lively the better, so that everyone could easily and happily confess their remaining sins. Third, report to us at any time about the students 'thoughts and performance. Don't cover up or cheat. Whether you were truly wronged or causing trouble, this would also be one of the standards to measure. That's all. In order to take care of you, I'll let you stay in a room alone. Xiao He, go in with him!”
Hua Shijie stood up and picked up the bag of daily necessities. He smiled calmly and followed He Guoliang to the small room as if he was going on a vacation. Wang Fuxing looked at Hua Shijie's broad back and smiled. He admired this kind of fearless spirit in the face of danger. He was confident that this class monitor had made the right move. He won't report this matter to the county. Let's see what you, Jia Jinshi, will do.
Before Wang Fuxing left, Shen Huimin walked in with his wooden clogs. He smiled with a hint of worry and said,"Mayor, where's my uncle?"
Wang Fuxing smiled and said,"Your father never said that he had a little brother. Don't try to get close to him."”
Shen Huimin rubbed his head and forgot to bring his cigarettes. Seeing Wang Fuxing throw the cigarette box over, he took one, lit it, and said while smoking,""In the old society, who would want to make friends with us? Such good friends and relatives can't be illuminated by lanterns. Mayor, why are you so serious about such a small matter? He clearly wanted you to know something about this place that day. Everyone was listening with great interest, you-"
"Are you here to help him plead for mercy?" Wang Fuxing asked. Brothers are loyal and can help each other, right? -- Who's laughing with you? Hua Shijie was like a crow cawing everywhere. Using the ancients to mock the present was a small matter! You're not afraid of death after eating pufferfish. Go back quickly! Don't interfere in this matter." Seeing that Shen Huimin was about to walk in, he stopped him." You're not a relative, so you can't meet him. This is the rule. Go back!" I'll detain you first and then write a letter to your father.”
"We've written to Dad a long time ago. He's also grateful to the Hua family!”
"You must have hidden the matter with the Hua family.”
"Can I lie to Daddy? I said that the Hua family was wronged and even told them the whole story.”
"What did your dad say?"
" My dad said-" Shen Huimin wanted to lie and say," If you're wronged, you should seek justice." However, it was stuck in his throat. He hated himself for not lying, so he could only say," If you're really wronged, you can complain to the government, but you can't act recklessly."”
"Do you know that 'Don't mess around' Hua Shijie was messing around, that's why he came here. Go back quickly. If you don't leave, I'll tell your father that you're messing around!”
"I'm not leaving.”" You detained me too," Shen Huimin said angrily." But we're together now. We're talking to him."”
"He just came in and can't see me. We'll talk about it another day.”Wang Fuxing knew that this simple-minded man would be silly to the end, so he pulled him away." Let's go. I have something to ask you. Don't get angry at me."”
When Shen Huimin heard that he had something to ask him, he asked Wang Fuxing to pull him out of the study class. He said,"Mayor, if you have something to say, just ask.”
Wang Fuxing let go of Shen Huimin's hand and lit up their cigarettes. As they walked, they started talking."Your sister is really going to school now. It won't be long before school starts. She'll enjoy the Class A People's Bursary and have some pocket money for food and school. You said you could fish alone. There are many fish in the Qingxi River when the water rises. Once the water rises, the water will flow fast. If you row a boat, you can't cast a net. If you cast a net, the fast water will wash away the boat. I'll let you find a wife to help..."
Shen Huimin's face turned red." I don't want to!" he said anxiously." A man will suffer if he is controlled by a woman!"”
"Is it okay if I don't find someone to take care of you?" Wang Fuxing asked. He was almost lawless! If you are afraid of being controlled, you will find a powerful woman to control you tightly. Then, you will ask her family to marry a whip that specializes in beating stubborn cows.”
Shen Huimin was a little anxious. He was afraid that his father would listen to the mayor, so he said,""Do you want a woman to treat me? This won't do. I'd rather be a bachelor. I'll wake up early in the morning and go fishing in the dark at night. Wouldn't that be more fishing? Mayor, I can still provide for you. I promise to leave the big fish and crabs for you. Don't find me a wife!”
"You worry about it, but I worry about not having it. If the people on the shore refused to get off the boat, they would be willing. Even if they got off the boat, they would not be able to help you. The ones on the water have all given birth, but the ones you want haven't given birth yet. I thought about it and sent you to be a soldier."
"I'm not a soldier!" Shen Huimin said anxiously. I'm used to being barefoot, so it's comfortable to step in the snow.”
"Didn't you say that your father would be good in the People's Liberation Army?”
"The People's Liberation Army is good, but my father has been away for more than ten years. He hasn't come to see us since he was liberated. I'm not a soldier. I can't leave Qingxi River. I'm used to drinking this clear and sweet river water!”
"China is so big. Where doesn't it have a clear river and sweet water?”
"No matter how clear the water is, it can't be as clear as Qingxi River.”
Wang Fuxing smiled and said,"How many places have you run to and seen? How many rivers have you seen?”
"My grandfather said so! Before my grandfather died, he often told me bitterly: Huimin, take good care of your sister and don't leave this Qingxi River. Even if there are thousands of rivers in the world, they can't compare to this Qingxi River. It doesn't freeze in winter and doesn't dry in summer. When the water rises, there are endless fish and crabs. Grandpa and Grandma's graves are by the river. Even if they become ghosts, they will drive the fish into your brother and sister's net. The world was the best, but it couldn't compare to home! If your dad comes back, stop him. Tell him that our ancestors grew up drinking Qingxi River. We are people here alive, and ghosts here when we die. We will suffer in our hometown, and we will enjoy ourselves in our hometown! Before your dad left, he said that the Great Party would return and that he would return to his hometown to make things better. He really came back. Don't let him forget what you said. Don't leave your hometown!……”Tears welled up in his eyes and he swallowed them back." Mayor, don't make me leave my hometown.”
Wang Fuxing fell silent. That's right, who doesn't love their hometown? Who doesn't cherish the mountains, rivers, and trees of their hometown? Who doesn't want to build their hometown into a beautiful and prosperous place? If not for the party's call, would he be willing to leave the hometown where he was born and raised? He loved his hometown too…Since Shen Huimin was unwilling to leave his hometown, he would just let him stay here. This place also needed a large number of talents for the construction of the country. Magnificent grand plans needed people who loved them to display them!
He still had to attend the town work conference at seven o'clock in the evening, so he didn't drink. After dinner, it was only five o'clock. He walked to the riverside at the back door of Shen Huimin's house and wiped his face with the clear river water. Perhaps he had drunk too much water from the Qingxi River, but he felt that his face was wet and comfortable. He smiled, laughing at how he had fallen so deeply in love with this strange land, the magnificent mountains, the magnificent water, the simple fisherman siblings, the overturned workers, farmers, and residents.
He sat on a big rock by the river port and smoked, thinking about the development prospects of D Town. He had already found many people and listened to their ideas about building D Town. Some suggested expanding the streets, rebuilding the roads, and renovating commercial buildings. Some suggested setting up factories and industrial zones around the city walls. Some proposed to build theaters, cinemas, and expand parks... He repeatedly referred to these proposals and drew a complete blueprint. He would use his life's efforts to realize them one by one. Since the party had called him here, he would lead the people here to build D Town well. He would work hard and do his duty!
He looked up at the opposite bank and saw a shabby low fence. He knew that this was originally the residence of the landlord surnamed Xu. A fire had burned down the house, leaving only a bungalow. Now, there was only a lonely Old Lady Yang living in this shabby house. Eight years ago, she followed her husband to fight and sell ointment. She stumbled from her hometown in Shandong and ended up here. A year later, her husband was ambushed by a local tyrant while performing. He was seriously injured and vomited blood to death. She relied on selling some side dishes to survive. In recent years, she had suffered from paralysis and relied on the government to survive. He had visited her a few times and wanted to send her to her hometown in Shandong. She missed her hometown too much and was so touched that she cried. He contacted the local government in her hometown in Shandong. The local government investigated and found that most of her relatives had been killed by the Japanese and the rebels during the war. Only a distant relative was left, and the local government was willing to take her back. When she heard about it, she knelt in front of Wang Fuxing and begged him to take her in and not return to her hometown. He asked her if she didn't miss her hometown. She said that she missed her, leaving her deep footprints on the road to her hometown! But she's already familiar with this place, and there's a good mayor like you. I've walked a lot, met a lot of people, and suffered a lot. Finally, I've come to a good place and met a good person. I treat this place as my hometown. I'm afraid I'll think of this place again when I get there. Moreover, my old man's grave is also here. Mayor, I beg you. If I die, bury me with my old man's grave. Her husband was dead, and she still wanted to be buried together in the future. Husband and wife were really like vines that could not be twisted and knots that could not be untied. What about him? However, his wife was unwilling to leave her hometown and pitied him…
He counted dozens of lonely old people like this in D Town. Most of them were persecuted and bullied in the old society, and only two of them were wealthy businessmen who had gone bankrupt before liberation. They lived in dilapidated houses that could not be blocked by the wind and rain, scattered in various corners of the city. Although the government provided monthly financial aid, who would take care of them when they were alone? Why didn't he think of putting these old and weak lonely people together and building a nursing home or something so that they could chat with each other and have a happy old age? This was his oversight. He had to make this indispensable stroke on the blueprint to make it even more perfect. Although the elderly could no longer participate in the construction of the town, they should be allowed to enjoy everything in the new happy life, see the perfection of their hometown, and enjoy the warmth of the sun. He could not afford to neglect this point. He would bring it up at the town meeting, and he would take the lead in making it happen...
Wang Meifang stood at the back door and said,"Dad." What are you thinking about? Sitting here alone, she wasn't afraid of the cold.”
Only then did Wang Fuxing remember that it was time to go to the meeting. It was already a quarter past seven. No wonder it was already dusk. He hurried to the river port and said,"Thanks to you, I almost missed the meeting. Go back early tonight!" He hurried to the county government, still thinking about these lonely elders.
It was already eleven o'clock when the meeting ended. Wang Fuxing went to the study class first. The secretary was still awake and was looking at the study records of the various groups in the class. Wang Fuxing liked this young clerk very much. He was cultured, hardworking, and cooperated very closely with him. Although there were some areas where he was still careless, he was still young after all. At his age, I, Wang Fuxing, was even worse than him. Perhaps He Guoliang would be stronger than him at his age. He asked He Guoliang how Hua Shijie was feeling. He Guoliang said that this kid is very smart. I talked to him at night, and he estimated that this was the highest punishment for him. It was good to stay here quietly for a while, but it was a pity that he could only eat for free and not smoke for free. From the conversation, his thinking was quite improved. He insisted that his second brother was wronged. After dinner, he took the initiative to teach everyone to sing "The East is Red". When he was studying, he also listened to the speeches in groups. He was very good at enlightening people. With a few words, he inspired the cold and quiet group to become active. After studying, he looked at all kinds of rules and regulations. He even asked me if the class monitor had the right to punish anyone who broke the rules. I could only smile. He said in all seriousness," I've made it clear that if I make a big mistake, I'll hand it over to your officers to deal with. If I make a small mistake, I won't hand it over." If I make a mistake, I'd rather let you put all the blame on me. I don't have any power at all and can't control it. If I leave all the big and small matters to you, it will be troublesome for you. When He Guoliang said this, he couldn't help but laugh. He said," Mayor, do you think this person is subjective? I think this class monitor is well chosen!"
Wang Fuxing was both happy and worried. After all, Hua Shijie had been educated too deeply by the old society. There were many feudal and backward things in his mind. If he sat with these dregs of society all day long, he might be negatively affected. We are not going to use him today, but to help him change his worldview so that he can actively devote himself to the great cause of building a new dynasty and give full play to his light and enthusiasm. Wang Fuxing lit a cigarette and told He Guoliang his thoughts. He said,"Good iron needs to be tempered to become good steel. When you have time, talk to Hua Shijie and enlighten him. Don't you have a lot of books on Marxist-Leninism? Lend him a few books to read. You're only two years older than him. You can be said to be of the same age. It's easier for you to influence him than we do.”
When Wang Fuxing returned to the town, his daughter was already fast asleep. He saw two plates of dishes on the table. Braised Crucian Carp and fried peanuts. They were supper prepared by his daughter for him. What an attentive daughter! He poured a cup of broomcorn and drank it slowly. The words of the old woman from Shandong asking him to bury her next to his dead husband's grave jumped out from his heart again and evoked his thoughts.
Ah Cui was a good woman. Even now, Wang Fuxing admired his wife. She was his savior. It was said that she used to be very beautiful, and her daughter was her model. When Wang Fuxing saw her, she was already a terrifyingly ugly woman. It was said that she was disfigured because she did not want to be the concubine of the landlord. She was more than ten years older than him. When the two of them escaped into the mountains, he still called her aunt. She treated him better than herself. He would never believe that this kind aunt would become his virtuous wife. She worked with him to open up wasteland. In the deep mountains and forests, she sweated more than him because she loved and spoiled him. In the long years of life and death, their feelings grew deeper and deeper. Humans were animals after all. No one could resist the burning of desire. Perhaps it was inherited from their ancestors Adam and Eve. There was no third person in the desolate mountains. What was left was a pair of energetic women and a young man with a burning desire. There was no comparison between beauty and ugliness, only a balance between good and evil. Impulsiveness like a raging wave breaks the walls of age. It was late at night in the cold winter. The flying snow covered the triangular grass house. The wind outside the house was howling and the cold was bone-chilling. She and he had to surround the fire to keep out the cold. He was so tired that he wanted to sleep, but he was too cold to sleep. She was afraid that he would be too tired and cold, so she let him lie on her legs and hugged him tightly. He fell asleep in her warm embrace. When he woke up, he found that his face was pressed against her high breasts, soft and firm. She looked at him and smiled, gentle and tender. The desire of the two of them burned fiercely in an instant. The landlord only ruined her face and did not destroy her virgin body. They folded the two tattered wadding together and covered their tightly embraced bodies. Only then did he realize that the woman's body was warm, soft, and fragrant. They had not slept for the entire night, but they felt relaxed all over. From then on, he was unwilling to leave her bed, and she was unwilling to sleep alone. She doted on him even more. She did most of the heavy work on the floor and even cooked and washed his clothes. Occasionally, she would buy a piece of meat and even pour the soup into his bowl, letting him eat to his heart's content. She wished she could cut off her flesh piece by piece and put it in his mouth, if it could grow back. She only wanted him to stick close to her. This voluptuous woman had endless energy. She had given birth to a son for him, so she had to share a part of her love with his flesh and blood. However, her desire did not fade. Two years later, she gave birth to a daughter for him and could only give him half of her love. She doted on this pair of adorable children too much, especially when she saw her own shadow in her daughter. It was too tough for a family of four to rely on the barren land that had been reclaimed. The first reclaimed land was taken by the landlord. They had no choice but to wander to another remote mountain and do a second round of hard work. She was exhausted. This strong-willed woman still went down to cook. However, at night, she was like a paralyzed woman lying on the bed, not thinking about anything else. Her plump body had become emaciated, and her fiery passion had disappeared. She, who was only forty years old, had almost become a cold old woman in her fifties. Although the years had been tough, he had honed himself into a strong and sturdy young man. He still loved her as much as before. His hometown was liberated. They were given land and lived in tile-roofed houses, which ignited his passion to build his home. He joined the work and became the head of the village. The burden of the family was handed over to her. This hardworking and simple woman did not complain at all. She went to the fields alone and raised her children. Every time he came home, she would welcome him with a smile. However, this smile no longer had the passion of a young woman. It was simply the smile of a mother seeing her son. They still slept together, but she only talked about her children, about the crops, and about her family. She almost forgot that the person sleeping beside her was her young and strong husband, the man she used to hug tightly. When he really couldn't control himself, she also lay there like a dead person. She no longer had the ecstasy and screams of her youth, but she would occasionally make a disgusted sound of resistance. He didn't hate her. She had given all her energy to this family. He had tried several times to ignite the flames of youth in her noble soul, but it was all in vain. She was only left with a dry torso and a kind heart like a loving mother. The difficult years in the past had already sucked away her youthful energy.
Once, Ah Cui brought her children to the village to see Wang Fuxing. The village comrades did not understand and did not ask in detail. They enthusiastically led her and the two children to his office. The comrade shouted as he walked,"Village Chief Wang, your mother is here to see you!"”When she heard that, she ran out of the door with the child without saying anything. He caught up with her and asked her to go back to the village government, but she refused. The son and daughter could not understand their mother's feelings and shouted that they did not want to go home. She had no choice but to wipe away her tears and follow him into the township government office with her head against his. She asked him to close the office door tightly. This stubborn woman's self-esteem was too strong. He comforted her, and she listened to him change into new clothes. What was the use? Her heart was already old. The flowers had wilted, and neither dew nor sunlight could make them shine. She advised him to find another young daughter-in-law. She loved him and naturally understood his suffering. He didn't do that. He didn't want to abandon the woman who had given everything to him. He didn't want to give up this lovely family.
He was transferred to Jiangnan. On the night before she left, she cried and begged him not to leave. She would take good care of the two children and take good care of him. If he wanted to leave, he could take the two children and fly far away after she died. She said she wasn't afraid of being left alone. He said that this is the need of the revolution. He is a great party member and has to obey the party's distribution. Don't worry, once I go to Jiangnan and settle down, I will bring you and the child over. She's not one of those pestering women. She won't pester you anymore. She said that she loves her hometown and that she can't leave this land. You don't have to consider taking her there. Since the revolution requires it, you can go as long as you take care of yourself. The child is your flesh and blood. I will take good care of him. The next day, she and the child put on new clothes and happily sent him on his way. However, she repeatedly reminded him to take good care of himself. What a good woman!
When he arrived in Jiangnan, he was assigned to be the head of D-City County's Lushi Township. Two months later, the county assigned a young female secretary named Song Liping. She was tall, had fair skin, and a beautiful face. She was only nineteen years old. She was smart and capable, and she was not afraid of the hardships of work. She followed him around the village every day. When she returned to the village, she even helped him wash his clothes. At night, she accompanied him to the village for a meeting. She was cultured, and he really needed her. Sometimes, he even asked her to write a letter to his family. Not only did she cooperate with him closely at work, but she was also very caring and considerate to him in life. Jiangnan's green water and mountains not only gave her a beautiful appearance, but also gave her a gentle and delicate personality. They lived and worked together often. Over time, they developed feelings for each other. She admired his forthright character, admired his spirit of working tirelessly and selflessly, and admired his caring heart. She fell in love with him, and the flame of love was ignited. He also wanted to put it out in time, so he wrote a letter to Ah Cui, begging her to bring her children to Jiangnan. Her letter was timely and straightforward. Although there was heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below, her hometown was still the most beautiful place. She didn't want to leave her hometown. Even if she died, she would die on the land of her hometown. If you want to come back, then come back. If you don't want to come back, then start another family in Jiangnan! A bucket of cold water was poured on his burning heart. He was in pain. He was powerless to struggle. He was drowning in the gentle love river. He had helped Song Liping get into university, and Song Liping was willing to wait for him to get divorced before getting married. After she was admitted to university, he also wrote to Ah Cui, clearly saying that since she was unwilling to come to Jiangnan and wanted him to have another family, then she should get a divorce. Ah Cui replied, saying that for the sake of the two children, you can't get a divorce. I can agree to your marriage. How could this be? He also wrote a letter saying that he would support the two children and that they had to get a divorce. Ah Cui replied that your heart is too ruthless. I worked hard to raise the child, but you want to kick me away and take the child away. No way! If you want a divorce, then so be it. Don't even think about taking either of the two children away! He also felt that this was too cruel. She had given her youth and energy to him and the two children. How could he just kick her away? He was conflicted. He missed Song Liping, but he could not abandon his two children, especially his beloved daughter. A month later, his daughter arrived. She was brought along by a colleague who was assigned to Tongxiang County in Jiangnan. He didn't let his daughter go back and continued to study here. After Song Liping entered university, the number of letters gradually decreased. She was unhappy when she heard that he had brought her daughter with him. His daughter was too cute, and he couldn't live without her. Song Liping was also too cute, and he couldn't live without her. He wandered between the two, but Song Liping didn't allow him to wander. He couldn't bear to leave his daughter, so he gradually drifted away from Song Liping. He had suffered because of this. Fortunately, his busy work did not allow him to have too much energy to think about it. His daughter was so obedient and considerate to him. He missed his son and Ah Cui in his hometown. She was unwilling to stay by her husband's side for the sake of her hometown. This woman! That Old Lady Yang was also deeply in love with her hometown, but she followed her husband to Jiangnan. Her husband died, and because his grave was here, she requested to be buried here. Wasn't she also a woman who loved her hometown?
A man who was alone outside would always have unspeakable loneliness and bitterness in his life. Wang Fuxing was no exception. He drank his wine gloomily and missed Ah Cui. As a good mother and a good woman, he loved her and felt deeply ashamed. As a wife, he felt a little resentful. He was in pain because of this, but who could he tell? Would Ah Cui understand? No, she was a woman with a closed mind. Did Song Liping understand him? No, she was also a selfish woman! He poured another glass of wine, raised it high, and drank it in one gulp. Get drunk, forget yesterday, get drunk, pour away the worries at hand, get drunk, and sleep comfortably in the midst of intoxication, for the beautiful tomorrow of D Town!
The night was quiet and silent. Even the water of the Qingxi River flowed forward quietly. Quietly, quietly, as if afraid of waking up the mayor who worked for the people of the town all day long…
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