After the meal, Lan Yuqiu had a pretty good understanding of Shen Tong's family and work history, and was basically satisfied with everything. But when he thought about Deputy County Magistrate Xiang Jie, he couldn't help but feel apprehensive.
Although Deputy County Magistrate Xiang Jie is not in charge of education, he is considered a half-acquaintance after long-term dealings with him. Since the last time he proposed to Jie that the two families should marry, Lan Yuqiu has been reluctant to let go. After all, children are free to marry. If they interfere unreasonably, their daughter will not be able to marry. She couldn't bear the happiness. "Let nature take its course," Lan Yuqiu said with a sigh.
It was getting late, and Shen Tong asked to go back to the dormitory, but Lan Yuqiu didn't want to stay. He packed up the remaining ribs and forced them into Shen Tong's hands.
Hearing that Shen Tong was leaving, Lan Yue was a little reluctant to leave. She hurriedly put on a coat and insisted on sending Shen Tong off. Shen Tong couldn't stand her, and after saying goodbye to Lan's mother, he went downstairs with Lan Yue one after the other.
As soon as she walked out of the corridor, Lan Yue took the initiative to hold Shen Tong's arm and leaned her head on her shoulder. A happy smile filled her face. At this moment, she found her true love. It can be said that in this world, besides her mother, she is the one she loves most. The person belongs to Shen Tong.
At this time, it was the evening self-study in Dongquan No. 1 Middle School. The teachers were chatting and laughing and going home together. When they saw Lan Yue holding a boy on her arm, they all stopped talking and stared blankly at Principal Lan's daughter in the moonlight.
A female teacher recognized Shen Tong and exclaimed in surprise: "Isn't this Shen Tong?" Other teachers seemed to have an impression of Shen Tong, and when they took a closer look, it turned out to be Shen Tong.
The female teacher is the Chinese teacher of Shen Tong High School. It can be said that Shen Tong’s solid writing skills today are inseparable from the appreciation and cultivation of this teacher. Shen Tong hurriedly let go of Lan Yue and shouted respectfully: "Teacher Xu, Hello, Teacher Li."
The teachers seemed to have not come back to their senses, and were still curious about the two people's intimate behavior. Teacher Xu stared at them, pointed at the two of them and said, "You, what are you..."
Lan Yue was generous. Anyway, her mother agreed, so she happily said: "Aunt Xu, this is my boyfriend."
"Ah? Our family Yueyue is also in love, and she is actually my student." In their eyes, Lan Yue is still a child. Suddenly, after hearing what she said, they realized that Lan Yue is no longer the pigtailed Yueyue she used to be. .
"Hey, Aunt Xu, aren't you happy that I'm in love?" Lan Yue said playfully.
"Yes, it's too late for me to be happy. Yes, I know Shen Tong, a child with upright character and honesty. Aunt Xu wishes you all the best." Teacher Xu sighed sincerely, and other teachers also agreed.
After saying goodbye and walking away, Shen Tong could still hear Teacher Xu and the others discussing eagerly. If nothing else happened, the whole community would know tomorrow morning. Who made Lan Yue's mother the principal? Looking at the little bird, she was so smitten. Shen Tong couldn't help but hug Lan Yue tightly.
After arriving at the gate, Shen Tong refused to let Lan Yue give her away. It was not safe for a girl to walk alone at night, and the public security in Dongquan County was not very good. There were often some gangsters on the street in the middle of the night, shouting and drinking. Shen Tong held Lan Yue's hands and said reluctantly: "Go back quickly, I can do it alone."
Lan Yue frowned, her lips and nose quivered, and she said aggrievedly: "Time flies so fast."
Shen Tong stroked Lan Yue's cheek and said, "Fool, I've been transferred back to the county town now. It's not you who has the final say on what you want to meet. Be obedient and go back quickly."
Lan Yue suddenly raised her head, looked at Shen Tong with moist eyes and said, "Shen Tong, do you love me?"
Shen Tong nodded resolutely.
Lan Yue was very satisfied with this move, and suddenly kissed Shen Tong on the face, shyly turned around and ran back, stretching out her right hand to say goodbye to Shen Tong.
Shen Tong stood there, stroking the place where Lan Yue had kissed him just now, looking at Lan Yue's retreating back with excitement. After watching Lan Yue enter the corridor, Shen Tong jumped three feet high, unable to hide it. A passionate heart.
When a person is lucky, everything goes smoothly. Even when he arrived at a job that others envied and gained sweet love, Shen Tong hummed a little tune and ran all the way back to the dormitory. What is unexpected is that the future is bright and the road is tortuous. Shen Tong still needs to cut through the thorns ahead one by one.
Shen Tong slept surprisingly soundly that night. The next morning, Shen Tong got up early, greeted the leaders who were doing the morning exercise, and helped the guard Lao Wang clean the yard, leaving a good impression on everyone. Especially Lao Wang, looking at the young and strong Shen Tong, opened his mouth with joy, as if he saw his courage to gallop on the battlefield and kill countless enemies. This veteran who participated in the liberation of Dongjiang and the Korean War could only be used on the battlefield. Endless energy. Today’s peaceful life consists of reading books, reading newspapers, raising dogs, and spending your old age peacefully. (Lao Wang’s story will be told later)
After yesterday's lesson, Shen Tong had breakfast and headed to the office. Unexpectedly, he arrived a step too late. Zhang Liwei had already sat in the office one step earlier. After Shen Tong greeted Zhang Liwei, he subconsciously fetched water and wiped the table. Mopping the floor and organizing books and periodicals surprised the traffic attendants who were also cleaning. I don't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing that they took away their jobs.
After a while, Shen Tong heard a rhythmic sound of "clang, clang, clang, clang" approaching. Zhang Liwei, who was reading the newspaper, subconsciously held his breath and raised his ears to read carefully. Suddenly, he hurriedly put down the newspaper and rushed out. I walked to the stairs, took the bag from the county party secretary Wu Jiangkai, and followed quietly.
Shen Tong saw that Zhang Liwei, a deputy division cadre, was respectful to Secretary Wu and acted as a "little brother". What puzzled him was, where did Xie Tianliang go? Isn't he Secretary Wu's full-time secretary? Doesn't he need to follow him? Right or left? A series of questions came to mind. He carefully observed Zhang Liwei's "thoughtful service" and remembered every move deeply in his mind.
At the level of Wu Jiangkai, official prestige is everywhere. From his unsmiling expression and demeanor, to his steady strides forward, to his righteous words and deeds, he shouts in front of him, supports him in front of him, and follows him to the left and right. It seems to be as strong as magic. Attracting subordinates of a certain level to themselves, while ordinary staff can only look sideways and bow their heads to get out of the way. According to the national civil servant hierarchy, the county party committee secretary is the seventh level among the thirteen levels, which is roughly equivalent to the Qing Dynasty The description of the county magistrate and the seventh-grade sesame official shows the positioning of this level of officials in the Qing Dynasty.
Since the reform and opening up, the economic heat wave has hit the East China Sea coast. Economies have risen rapidly. Economic development seems to have become the central task. Economic prosperity is the result of the hard work of the decision-makers. However, in inland areas, especially places like Dongquan Underdeveloped areas like counties, where the economy has just started, have limited information, backward thinking, and strong official-oriented thinking, which has led to the cadres of the government agencies not wanting to make progress and having a sit-and-sit mentality. Instead of focusing on development, they naturally shift to promotion and wealth, which indirectly consolidates the The absolute power of the top leader. Therefore, a leader at this level will never allow power to fall into the hands of others, let alone others to get involved. Power is a point of conflict and a symbol of social status.