After more than 3 hours of turbulence, Shen Tong finally arrived at Shihe Town at the southernmost point from Beizhai Township, the northernmost part of Dongquan.
Shen Tong got out of the car, and a motorcycle roared past, and the dust blew up in his face. Shen Tong quickly fanned himself with his hand, then covered his mouth, and slapped the dust on his body with his other hand. This time This action made the villagers who got off the car together cast strange glances. Perhaps the villagers had already been accustomed to this kind of environment, and walked away calmly, muttering "poor and careful" in their mouths.
Shen Tong also realized that his behavior was "unsociable" and slightly embarrassing. Although he was also a farmer, five years of city life had already transformed him from a "mud-legged" to a "city dweller", and he suddenly came back It's really a bit uncomfortable.
The shuttle bus drove away, the villagers dispersed, and the dust settled, leaving only Shen Tong standing there. He was so proud of his gentlemanly demeanor that he forgot to ask the town government how to get there.
Yesterday, Shen Tong received a call from the Cadre Section of the Organization Department of the County Party Committee, asking him to report to his workplace as soon as possible. This exciting news kept Shen Tong awake all night. He got up at around 5 a.m. and put on the new suit he just bought. After standing in front of the mirror and fiddling with it for more than twenty minutes, I finally gave up after pulling out a hair sticking out of my forehead.
It was also the first time for Shen Tong to come to Shihe Town. He had passed by it before by car. Shen Tong waited for a long time without seeing anyone, so he walked along the street. It should be said that the town government's house is usually in the village. It stood out from the crowd, so it shouldn't be difficult to find the government building, but Shen Tong had walked nearly 500 meters and still couldn't find it, which made him a little nervous.
At this moment, a woman walked out of the yard to take out the garbage. Shen Tong immediately walked over and asked. The woman had obviously just gotten up and was sleepy. Her hair was fluffy and she was wearing a striped tights, tightly wrapped around two huge Her breasts hung down to her waist. Seeing Shen Tong's "unconventional" dress, even township cadres did not dress like this. They were either upstarts or pretty boys. The woman replied weakly: "That's right in front of you." After finishing speaking, Then he turned around and went back.
Although Shen Tong felt unhappy, he still forced a smile and said thank you. In the past, Shen Tong often saw the county party secretary's speech on TV, saying that the people of Dongquan are simple, kind, warm and friendly. This is true for the villagers in his hometown, and the people of Shihe Town. Why are the villagers so "unfriendly"?
Shen Tong didn't have time to think about it, so he walked for more than 200 meters, and finally saw the "Shihe Town People's Government" sign in an inconspicuous corner. The rusty sign was full of vicissitudes of life, and the word "river" was missing three dots. It has become a "Shike Town". The gate is very low, and the mud on the wall has been exposed to the wind and rain, and the blue bricks are exposed. If it were not for the sign of the town government, people would think it is a yard that has been abandoned for a long time. Shen Tong was a little disappointed. She was in a good mood, but now she has plummeted.
Shen Tong walked into the yard and suddenly became enlightened. The neat rows of bungalows were neat and tidy. The yard was paved with refractory bricks. It was so clean that you could hardly find a small piece of paper. There was a basketball hoop on the right side of the yard. , which made Shen Tong, who loved sports, feel more cordial. But there was no one in the yard, which made Shen Tong feel doubtful.
Shen Tong quickly found the office in the first row of houses. The door was ajar. Shen Tong took a deep breath, knocked gently, and asked, "Is there anyone there?"
After waiting for a long time, no one answered.
Shen Tong knocked on the door again, but still no one answered.
Just as he was waiting for him to knock on the door again, a slightly fat woman opened the door with an ugly face and said loudly: "Knock, what are you knocking on? Didn't you see that the door is open? Just come in." After that. , then turned around and went in.
Shen Tong's face turned red and she was very embarrassed. She didn't expect that on her first day at work, she would hit a snag everywhere, and she felt very angry. Shen Tong clenched her fist fiercely and pushed the door open.
The office is very simple. The south side of the room is divided into two areas by two desks. There are several sets of bookcases on the west side. There are four sets of shabby sofas on the side near the window. The woman just now returned to her desk. , did not look directly at Shen Tong, but ate melon seeds and flipped through the newspaper.
Before Shen Tong could speak, the woman spoke up: "Who are you looking for? This is the town government, not just anyone can come in. Tell me, what are you selling?"
Shen Tong smiled helplessly, thinking that he was a salesman. He replied cautiously: "Hello, my name is Shen Tong. I am a business employee recruited by our county this time. I am here to report today."
Hearing this, the woman raised her head and looked at Shen Tong, but still nibbling on melon seeds, she said disdainfully: "Oh, you are the newly assigned college student." There was a hint of doubt in her tone.
Shen Tong smiled at her and replied, "Yes."
"Then why are you here alone? Didn't the Organization Department send someone to see you off?" the woman asked.
This statement confused Shen Tong, so he replied: "Yesterday morning I received a call from the Organization Department asking me to report today."
"Oh, then you can go back and come back another day. The secretary is not here today." After saying that, the woman was not chatting with Shen Tong, she was just enjoying herself.
Shen Tong was at a loss as to what to do. He could neither stay nor leave. He had prepared carefully all night for today, and just said "the secretary is not here" and told him to go back home. Shen Tong wanted to go up and slap her twice, but his reason told him Be patient. He then asked cautiously: "Where did the secretary go? When will he come back? I'll just wait."
The woman raised the decibel level and said at the top of her lungs: "I don't know where the secretary is. He comes to report his itinerary to me when he goes out. I can't control people when they come and go freely. I can't even control when they come back." Got it. I advise you to go back, it’s useless to wait, maybe you’ll come back in the evening, maybe you’ll come tomorrow.”
Shen Tong felt a rush of blood rush from his heels to the top of his head. He was ridiculed for no reason. His mood was not good at first, but now it fell to the lowest point. Although this woman didn't look good, she was so good-looking. Zhang Qiao's sharp mouth is as sharp as a spring, and every word that comes out of his mouth falls to the ground, and it is bloody, which makes people very disgusted and extremely uncomfortable.
Shen Tong knew that staying any longer would be fruitless, so he turned around and exited the office.