Time flew like an arrow, and the sun and moon flew like shuttles. In the blink of an eye, it was already the first month of 1973. On a windy and warm morning, a group of sparrows were chirping on the poplar branches in the courtyard of the brigade headquarters. There was no one in the huge courtyard, which made it even more quiet and peaceful. For Zhong Guoqing, this was one of the few idle days he had in the past few years. He sat alone in front of the office desk of the brigade headquarters, making an exception to light a cigarette. He clumsily held it and took a small puff. Then, he narrowed his eyes and silently recalled the many things he had experienced over the years.
The rapid changes in the country's affairs were simply unbelievable. The successor who always held a red-skinned book of Chief Mao's sayings and followed behind the government and shouted," I wish Chief Mao a long life!" Even the party constitution of the party clearly stipulated that he was the successor. Yet, in the early morning of September 13th, 1971, he was defeated and lost his life in the desert of a foreign country! Following that, the vigorous "Cultural Revolution" movement was like a vulture with a broken wing. Although it was still full of vigor and prestige, the momentum of the commotion was much smaller. Although the whole country had not yet stopped and was still carrying out a long-lasting "criticism of Lin and Kong" campaign, the force of the strong wind blowing from Beijing had weakened a lot when it reached the remote Green Pine Ridge. Whether it was the carving of wood or the carving of holes, these things were too far away from the lives of the members. The members still knew a little about the carving of wood. He was a treacherous official, a villain who said good things to his face and killed him behind his back. He deserved to die! But why did he criticize Kong Lao Er? Most people did not know the truth. A young man spoke at the criticism meeting and said, Second Kong is a devil, and he still wants to rebel against the party and restore it! Second Kong is such a bastard, trying to usurp power! Hearing this, it really made people laugh their heads off. No matter how many criticism meetings were held one after another, and how much the megaphones shouted all day long, the members still worked at sunrise and rested at sunset. Everyone did what they were supposed to do every day. What they were most concerned about was how much grain, cotton, and oil a person could get this year and how much money they could get in a working day.
Green Pine Ridge had undergone tremendous changes in recent years! During the power struggle of the "Cultural Revolution", he defeated the old secretary Zhang Zhongquan and seized his power. He helped Guo Zhenshan, the "Four Unclear" cadre who was dismissed during the Four Purities Movement, to the throne of the party secretary and the director of the brigade's revolutionary committee. Then, the " one against three rebellions " movement came. In the movement, the members, with the support of the task force, once again pulled down Guo Zhenshan, who had covered the sky with one hand, abused his power, and took the blood and sweat of the members, and threw him into prison. It seemed that he would never be able to rise again. After the " One Fight Against Three Evils " movement, a group of newcomers led by Wen Xusheng, a soldier who had been restored to health, stepped onto the political stage of Green Pine Ridge. They immediately started to do many practical and good things for the members. They also organized everyone to find water sources and dig deep wells on the dry walls. Not only did they solve the problem of people storing water in history, but they also turned dry land into paddy fields, which made the production and living conditions of the members fundamentally change.
Zhong Guoqing thought back to himself. He had undergone many unexpected changes! It had been more than four years since he returned to his hometown, Green Pine Ridge. Not long after he returned to the village, he was selected by the members as the accountant of the production team. It had been more than two years since he joined the party in the "One Fight Against Three Evils" movement and became an accountant for the brigade. At this moment, his experiences over the years flashed in front of Zhong Guoqing's eyes like a fast-moving scene on a movie screen. It was simply dazzling. Really, in just a few short years, everything in front of him had changed so much!
When he first returned to the village, although he was ambitious, he was still a weak scholar. How embarrassing and embarrassing it was to faint in the wheat field on the first day of harvesting! Now, not only could he lift with his hands and shoulders, but he could also carry a 200-pound sack and climb up such a high pile of grain. Not only did he learn to bargain with the small merchants and peddlers in the market, but he also learned how to deal with the local ruffians like Li Zhiming in the countryside. Through the faces of Guo Zhenshan, Ma Yongxiang, and Guo Zhuye, he had seen many evil, cunning, and ugly dark corners of the human world. To be fair, Zhong Guoqing could not be considered mature or experienced at the moment, but he deeply felt that through these years of learning and tempering, he had taken a big step forward in his life's journey. His tender shoulders had become stronger and stronger. His eyes, which could distinguish right from wrong and black from white, gradually became brighter and sharper. He already had his own views and standards on how to be a person and how to deal with things in the future.
The lit cigarette in his hand, although he had not smoked a few times, had already burned out in the smoke, and it was about to burn to the tip of Zhong Guoqing's finger. He threw the cigarette butt on the ground and twisted it with the tip of his foot. Then, he stretched out his arms and took a deep breath.
At this moment, a figure pushed a bicycle into the main gate of the brigade headquarters. Through the glass window of the office, Zhong Guoqing found that it was Yang Zhishan, the secretary of the Commune Party Committee who often came to Qingsong Ridge.
Yang Zhishan was over 50 years old. He was tall and burly. He was elegant and polite. When he was among the common people, he did not speak in an official tone. He usually acted like an old relative of his family. When he arrived at the village, no matter who it was, he could talk to them. The village officials all said that Secretary Yang's speech was good and of a high standard. Listening to his report, it didn't feel like he was in a meeting. It felt more like he was listening to an artist telling a story. Every time he came to Green Pine Ridge, he would first go to the brigade headquarters to look for someone. As long as it was National Day, he would always talk to him about the daily life of the members, food and clothing, family affairs, and then the crops in the fields. Finally, the topic of the conversation naturally came to the two main cadre secretaries of the brigade, Wen Xusheng, and the director, Shang Wenzhong. He not only wanted to listen to the reaction of the members to the two of them, but also asked Zhong Guoqing about their evaluation. As he interacted more with Secretary Yang, Zhong Guoqing felt that Secretary Yang had become a confidant friend of his. He dared to tell him any secret. Once, Zhong Guoqing went to the Commune to participate in the accounting meeting of the various brigades. He met Secretary Yang in the courtyard of the Commune. He insisted on calling Zhong Guoqing to his office and personally poured a cup of hot tea. He insisted that Guoqing drink tea before leaving.
When Guo Qing saw Secretary Yang, he immediately lifted the curtain and walked out of the brigade office. He took his bicycle and asked as he walked,"Secretary Yang, do you want to take a look around today or stay for a few days so that I can make arrangements for you?”
"I'll take a look at the spring plowing production. I'll leave after lunch. I've already taken a look at your deep well just now. It seems that the water is still as prosperous as before!”
"Do you want to see the secretary and the director? I'll get someone to find it for you."
"Let's talk about it later. Let's go in and have a chat.”Secretary Yang lifted the curtain and was already sitting at his desk.
Guo Qing parked his bicycle at the door and entered the office. He poured a glass of water and placed it in front of Secretary Yang."Just make do with it and drink a cup of water. I'll buy some tea leaves for you later.”
Secretary Yang took the cup and placed it in front of him. He glanced at National Day and asked casually,"National Day, the Commune credit union needs an accounting counselor recently. What do you want to do?”
"An accounting counselor? What do you do exactly?"
"Mainly to supervise the accounting work of each brigade and help them manage the financial affairs of the production team. Every community in the county had to have one, and this person would be selected from the existing accounting personnel of each brigade.”
"Aiya, many of the brigade's accountant have been working for many years and have rich work experience. I've only been an accountant for a few years, how can I tutor them?”Zhong Guoqing felt that he was inexperienced and did not have the confidence to speak.
"Eh? Look at you, look at you, why are you always so cowardly! I don't believe that you, a high school graduate, can't do this with your years of experience in accounting. One should be modest and prudent in dealing with people in the world, but one should not be timid. It would not do without a little confidence and courage!”He took a sip of water and continued," But this is my suggestion. It's up to you whether you want to go or not. Think about it again. Oh, did you just get married and miss your family?”
"What are you talking about? Am I that useless? However, I have a concern. I swore to Wen Xusheng that I would work hard with him for a few years and make Green Pine Ridge look good. I suddenly want to leave. I wonder what he thinks?”
"Oh, there's also this level. It doesn't matter. As long as you're willing to be a counselor, you can go to the credit union to meet Director Lin and settle this matter. As for Wen Xusheng, I'll tell him."
On that day, National Day specially sent Secretary Yang's lunch to Li Dehou's house because there were only the two of them in the old man's house. There was often wine and meat at home, and the old woman's food was also very particular. After the meal was served, he called Wen Xusheng and Shang Wenzhong to the brigade headquarters. After Secretary Yang talked to them about work, he quietly left. He was afraid that Secretary Yang would feel awkward if he talked to them about working at the credit union.
The next morning, Guoqing went to the credit union and met the director of the credit union, Lin Yanzhong.
Sitting in front of Director Lin's desk, before he could speak, Director Lin said enthusiastically,"Secretary Yang told you, right? That day at the meeting of the Commune, Secretary Yang recommended you first. Everyone is familiar with your situation and has already decided.”As he spoke, he pulled open the drawer and took out a few pages of printed forms. He handed them to Guo Qing."Go back and fill out these forms. Get the brigade to stamp them. Bring them to work and submit them to the county bank for filing.”
Before dinner on the day he came back from the credit union, Guo Qing told his parents and Li Zhen that he was going to work at the credit union. Everyone was very happy to hear this. His father's face immediately showed sincere joy. This child looked calm on the surface, but he had a plan in his heart and had done such a big thing without saying a word. His mother smiled and said,"People have good intentions, and the heavens will take advantage of it. My child has done so many good deeds in the village in recent years. The heavens are watching!"
When Li Zhen heard the sudden news of National Day, she complained,"Why didn't you tell me about such a big matter in advance? Do you still need to keep it a secret from me?”
Guo Qing quickly smiled and said," It's nothing. Secretary Yang only told me about this yesterday. He only said that he wanted me to meet Director Lin of the credit union. Who knew that when I arrived at the credit union today, Director Lin said that this matter has been decided and asked me to report to the office in a few days. I haven't seen the secretary and director yet. I don't know if they agree!”
"How can that do? If the brigade doesn't agree, or if they push you away or delay it for a few days, won't this matter be ruined?”Li Zhen said anxiously.
His parents also advised him to hurry to the brigade to meet the leader and explain this matter clearly. It was not strange to be polite! Besides, you're the only accountant in the team now. If you don't tell them, can you leave quickly?
After dinner, Zhong Guoqing was about to leave for Wen Xusheng's house, but Wen Xusheng pushed open the door of Guoqing's house and entered the courtyard. Guoqing's father immediately welcomed him into his room, handing him cigarettes and pouring him tea. Wen Xusheng said straightforwardly,"Uncle, Guo Wa has told you about him going to the credit union, right?”
"He told us before we ate. Look at this kid. He didn't even discuss this with you beforehand! You're too insensible!" Zhong Rencheng complained.
"Sigh! Uncle, you can't say that. He didn't know in advance. It was only after the meeting of the people's association was decided that Secretary Yang came to the village yesterday and told him about it. Secretary Yang also told me and Director Shang about this yesterday. There was only one person in the entire community, and during the meeting, everyone agreed to go to National Day. No matter how reluctant we are to let him go, there's nothing we can do. Water flows downwards, and people strive towards higher heights. Who could stop him? Besides, this is a good thing for National Day and our brigade. We all support him.”
"Isn't this the result of your promotion and recommendation? The leaders of the community are always listening to you praise him!”
"The main thing is that the national child did a good job. The eyes of the masses are sharp. The cadres of the Commune often come to the village, and Secretary Yang is also stationed in the village. How can they not know the working ability and character of the national child?”
At this time, Guoqing and Li Zhen had already arrived at their parents 'house. Guoqing saw that the secretary had personally come to the house to talk about this matter and knew that this matter would go smoothly. There was no stumbling block, so he immediately felt relieved. "Brother Xusheng, Secretary Yang suddenly mentioned this yesterday. I didn't hear anything about it in advance."”
"Guo Wa, don't say anymore. After you left yesterday, Secretary Yang told me and the director everything. He also said that you swore to me that you would do a good job in the village before you left. It would be even better if you joined the credit union. You might play a bigger role than you in the village! You can report to the credit union tomorrow. We'll hurry up and select a small team of accountant. When it's settled, you can hand over the procedures to them.”
"There's no need to be so anxious. There are still many things I want to tell you! Director Lin even gave you a few forms and asked you to stamp them!”
"Alright, let's go to the brigade headquarters now.”
That night, Zhong Guoqing and Wen Xusheng sat in the brigade headquarters for a long time. Usually, they would only talk a few words when they met, but today, they suddenly seemed to have endless things to talk about.
Wen Xusheng said," Li Zhen's English test results in the county are not bad. According to Principal Liang of the Commune Union District, there are so many people taking the test in the county. Li Zhen is within the top 10. In a few days, they will be training at the public school. I told Principal Liang that after the training, they will be assigned to our Green Pine Ridge Primary School!”
"Alright, let's leave this matter at that. After I leave, you must choose another reliable accountant for the brigade. He must be upright, fair, and can work with you wholeheartedly.”
"Of course. Among the treasurers in Zhuang Village, do you have anyone you like?”
"Team One's accountant, Zhang Xiqing, is not bad. He's honest, reliable, and of good quality. He's also capable, but he's not too bold. Also, you have to take care of your body and smoke less. Smoke is not a good thing.”
"You'll be managing the accountant in the future. Come back more often and you'll still have to worry about managing our stall.”
Looking at the horseshoe watch on the windowsill, it was already past 12 o'clock. They then turned off the lights and reluctantly parted ways.
After breakfast the next day, Zhong Guoqing tied his bedding and luggage to his bicycle and set off for the credit report of the Commune.
After leaving the village entrance, they had just reached a three-way intersection when they saw Guo Zhuye riding a brand-new Phoenix brand light women's bicycle from the main road to the county town. For some reason, Guo Qing was a little nervous. He pretended not to see her and turned right, wanting to turn around and leave, but Guo Zhuye had already seen him. She jumped off the bicycle first and stood not far from him. She shouted with a strange tone,"National Day, what are you going to do with so many bags?”
"Oh, to the Commune." Guo Qing replied casually. He stopped the car and landed on one foot.
"Is it accounting training again?"
"Oh, oh." Guo Qing nodded.
"I'm still at the department store. If you need anything, just let me know.”
"Of course, of course." Guo Qing answered mechanically.
Guo Zhuye wanted to say something, but he hesitated.
Seeing that she was no longer speaking, Guo Qing turned his head and said,"Then I'll leave!" With that, he kicked the bicycle forward.
After walking for a long distance, he couldn't help but look back and found that Guo Zhuye was still standing in the same place and watching him from afar. He turned and continued on his way, muttering to himself,"In just a few years, she's actually become so strange that I can't even recognize her. What good food does she eat every day? He was so fat. Humph! And a gold tooth! Why don't you think it's ugly!"
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