Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 510 509 Rejection
Tang Zhitong understood that this was a rhythm to set an example, and Director Hu meant to promote himself?

For ordinary people, this kind of opportunity is a chance to change one's destiny. Among the four, Mediterranean rose to prominence because of an article he wrote two years ago.

It's amazing that you can go to the city hall at any time every week. Of course, this is also related to some people's guess of the intentions of the superiors. Who can make him guess so accurately?
But Tang Zhitong didn't want that, and he also felt that he was not qualified.

"Thank you Director Hu for your recognition. Whether from the perspective of professional knowledge or from the perspective of serving the public, I have very little experience. I think opportunities should be left to professionals." Tang Zhitong looked at Hu Zhiheng's nose and observed his expression while speaking. After seeing that he was still smiling, he hesitated and said, "And..."

"Let's talk about this behind closed doors. There's no outsiders involved, so you can speak freely." Hu Zhiheng heard that Tang Zhitong had more to say, so he encouraged him.

"I also have my own immature opinion. Instead of promoting the compilers of the manual, it is better to promote the aspiring young people who are rooted in the countryside and serve the farmers. They are the ones who deserve the most recognition. If they have achievements, it will be the best achievement of us compilers." This statement seemed to block the way for other compilers of the manual to advance, but Tang Zhitong still spoke out his thoughts.

"Well, how can you say this is a superficial view? It is very insightful and enlightened." Hu Zhiheng was not angry. He nodded frequently, thinking that this was very reasonable.

A talented person has emerged under my command, which has brought honor to the postal department. There must not be many such typical people, so I must express my willingness to fight for them. But if I really try to fight for it, I will also indirectly embarrass the sister departments. Are professionals worse than amateurs?
"You're too kind. I'm just doing what I should do." Tang Zhitong continued to be humble and low-key.

"Good, good. Do you have any difficulties in work, study, or life? Tell us about them all." Hu Zhiheng skipped the typical example and didn't mention it anymore. Instead, he began to ask about her well-being.

"There are no difficulties. The organization and Director Fang are very caring. Work, study, and life are all good. I also have to thank you for your concern about the quantitative issue last time." Tang Zhitong breathed a sigh of relief after hearing what Hu Zhiheng said.

Tang Zhitong has watched many old movies, and each one has a high level of awareness. At this moment, he felt that it would be inappropriate to take the opportunity to ask for anything, so he simply did not make any requests.

"Haha, you are a sponsored college student of our bureau and a pillar of the municipal bureau. Who else should we take care of if not you?" Hu Zhiheng laughed when he heard this. It must be Fang Yuan who told him about it. Although he didn't do it on purpose, he was still very happy to receive the thanks.

"So I am very content, but also very ashamed. In my future work and study, I will definitely behave myself, stick to principles, and not bring shame to the bureau," Tang Zhitong promised.

"Well, that's good. I look forward to your better performance in your future work, to provide more suggestions for our postal and telecommunications system, and to strive to give us such a big satellite." Hu Zhiheng pointed at the book in Fang Yuan's arms and said expectantly.

"I will try my best." Although he felt very upset, Tang Zhitong agreed without caring whether he could do it or not.

Are you kidding? Your boss made a request, but you said you can't do it? Do you still want to make progress?

"Director Hu, Xiao Tang is very good. In his spare time between study and work, he would go out with the vehicle to understand the problems existing in the actual operation of escort. The recent transformation of the self-owned mail vehicle, the postal code promotion assessment plan, the escort work manual, and this time's letter return incident were all initiated by him." Fang Yuan was generous with his praise and attributed all the credit to Tang Zhitong.

"Well, good, good, keep up the good work." After Hu Zhiheng encouraged Tang Zhitong, he said to Fang Yuan, "I asked my secretary to report the letter rejection to the department today. I'm waiting for news from there. Let's see what they say first."

Next, Hu Zhiheng asked about Tang Zhitong's personal life, marital status, where his lover worked, and his studies and performance at the Post and Telecommunications College.

Tang Zhitong naturally had to answer all these questions in detail, and did not leave Hu Zhiheng's office until the end of the get off work day.

After seeing the two people out, Hu Zhiheng closed the door, sat behind his desk and lit a cigarette.

Hu Zhiheng is married and his wife works at the Beijing Library. He has a rough idea in his mind.

Before, when Hao Ren mentioned the child of the "old leader", Hu Zhiheng thought it was an excuse, and that Hao Ren was acting on behalf of a leader who was not convenient to show up. Now it seems that he was overthinking, and it really was the old leader.

Hu Zhiheng, Hao Ren's old boss, knew something about it, but his daughter married an ordinary man...

It's not difficult to guess, but we definitely can't confirm this with the person involved.

Hu Zhiheng is quite optimistic about Tang Zhitong, who is very low-key. He hopes that he can be sensible and that he can transfer Ma Wei there so that Ma Wei can gain something from it.

After leaving the Municipal Bureau, Fang Yuan did not leave, but instead pulled Tang Zhitong to smoke near the front door.

"What a great opportunity, why don't you fight for it?" Fang Yuan lit a cigarette, took a deep breath, and looked intoxicated. He had been holding it in for a while in Hu Zhiheng's office, which really made him feel annoyed.

"Brother Yuan, I know my own limitations very well. If I agree, it will only make things difficult for Director Hu."

"Hey, although what you said makes sense, it's still a pity. Later, when Director Hu asks about your work and life, you could take the opportunity to make some requests. If you don't mention anything, how can Director Hu step down?" Fang Yuan said while feeling sorry for Tang Zhitong.

"Is there such a thing?" Tang Zhitong was confused again. Wouldn't it be good to not raise any demands, not cause any trouble to the organization, and be self-reliant?
"Do you know what this inscription means? How many people or groups can have this honor? There has to be something to give, right? Otherwise, it will make our city bureau look ignorant. But it's good that you refused. You will definitely be one of our city bureau's advanced workers this year, and you can get more pension when you retire."

"Hehe, that's not bad either." Tang Zhitong didn't want to become a moral role model, nor did he want others to put him under a magnifying glass and nitpick. As for material rewards, it was estimated that few people had stockpiled more things than him, so he just let it be.

The cold day and dark night provided a favorable cover for Tang Zhitong to "carry" the corn back home.

"Brother, I pushed the mill today!" When Tang Zhitong entered the house carrying a sack, Feng Zhi, who had returned from school a long time ago, stood up and reported.

"Well, not bad, worthy of verbal praise. Don't ask me for food, I have none." Tang Zhitong rubbed his sister's head. The snacks at home had been eaten up during the time he went to Anton. As for snacks, apart from sweet potatoes, carrots, and pine nuts, there were only some.

"Humph, I don't want to eat it. Mom said she would reward me with half a steamed bun!" Fengzhi boasted to her brother proudly.

"Not bad. You see, you push the mill every day, so you can eat half a steamed bun more every day, right?" Tang Zhitong came to the inner room carrying a sack, lifted the partition outside the ceramic jar, and poured the corn in.

Shake the sack, you will put it at the door later and you will need to reuse it in the next few days.

"You just want to trick me into doing more work. I'll give you this opportunity." Fengzhi made a face at her brother and went on to play the "cat-chasing girl".

By the time Beibei realized it, it was too late. Fengzhi grabbed him by the neck and lifted him up onto her lap.

"Mom, let me do it." Tang Zhitong washed his hands, put away his equipment, and took the pot.

Sea rice noodle soup has been tested in Chunshu Hutong, and the effect is good. Tang Zhitong plans to try it at home. When the dish is out of the pot, Xiao Wang and Feng Zhen smell the aroma and come in. Feng Zhi once again shows off her skills to her sister-in-law and successfully exchanges for a piece of White Rabbit.

"Don't give it to her. If she keeps eating like this, her teeth will get decayed." Zhang Guifang was busy serving soup to the whole family. The soup was made with cornmeal and was very thin.

"I can't give it to you anymore. This is the last piece." Xiao Wang smiled and asked Tang Zhitong, "What did you cook today?"

"Well, wash your hands and have dinner." Tang Zhitong took the scarf and gloves that Xiao Wang had just taken off, and placed them on the chair together with Feng Zhen's.

"It's strange. Why does the eucalyptus taste different with the same seasoning?" Zhang Guifang muttered nearby.

Can it be the same? If it is the same, wouldn't this space be given away for nothing? Despite thinking so, Tang Zhitong still replied: "Maybe I have a good grasp of the heat. From now on, as long as I come back early, I will cook, and you can take a rest."

"Yeah, yeah, let brother make it. It's delicious!" Children speak without restraint. Fengzhi did not enjoy the White Rabbit snack alone. Instead, she found a piece that she had hidden before and shared it with her sister.

"You unlucky child, what nonsense are you telling? You think my cooking is bad, right?" Zhang Guifang was unhappy and glared at the child.

Feng Zhen covered her mouth and smiled, but did not take the candy. She touched her sister's head with her other hand and said, "I don't want to eat it. You can keep it for yourself."

"What mom cooked isn't that bad. It's delicious no matter how anyone cooks it. It's just that what my brother cooks suits my taste better." Fengzhi saw that her sister didn't want to take it, so she didn't force her. She started eating immediately, put both candies in her pocket, and went to wash her hands.

Classmate Xiao Wang watched from the side. Her sister-in-law was cute and sensible, her mother-in-law was reasonable, and her husband was considerate. She ate a little more every day than before, and she was very satisfied with such a life.

After dinner, the couple returned to the room, and Tang Zhitong told Xiao Wang what happened today.

"In this way, in the eyes of others, you are completely on Director Hu's side." Student Xiao Wang said with a smile.

"Is this the point? I want to ask if it would be bad if you refused." Tang Zhitong turned around and asked while fiddling with the stove.

"You've refused, that's the best." Xiao Wang reached out and wiped off the ashes on her husband's face with her fingertips, and said gently, "At this juncture, even if you are really chosen as a role model, you are just a role model. The representative meeting just ended this year, and if there is a by-election, this little credit won't be enough. It will be enough to wait until the results come out. If you are really chosen as a role model, it's not that easy. You have to do everything before others. Dirty, hard, and tiring work is inevitable every time. If you don't show up a few times, there will be jealous people behind you and make sarcastic remarks. We don't want to live like this."

"Hey, that's fine." Tang Zhitong grabbed Xiao Wang's hand and rubbed it on his face. What is a comfortable love? Not only oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, but also the support of the lover who stands behind you no matter what.

Well, I will stand behind Xiao Wang tonight and support her for once!
"This time when I went to Anton, I bought some barley tea. It's in my bag. You can take it out. It's not much. After you finish drinking it, I'll ask my brother to send it over there." Due to limited storage conditions, Tang Zhitong did not take out all the barley tea, but chose to take out small batches.

"Thank you." Xiao Wang happily gave Tang Zhitong a warm kiss on the lips. Before her husband could react, she jumped away like a deer and went to open the box to inspect the goods.

At the same time, in Qianliang Hutong, the Tong family was somewhat unhappy.

After being used to eating big fish and meat, occasionally eating some cabbage and pickles is called a change, but eating cabbage and pickles for three to five days in a row is a bit unbearable.

"Mafa, will there be meat to eat tomorrow?" Nan Nan hid in Tong Wang's arms and twisted and turned to act coquettishly.

"Yes, yes, Mafa will definitely buy meat for you." Tong Wang raised his goatee, and the wrinkles on his face formed a chrysanthemum. The young man said that he would send him another 50 kilograms of frozen goods during the winter solstice, so he had to go there early tomorrow.

After comforting his aunt, Tong Wang handed Nan Nan to his daughter-in-law and sent the child to bed.

Although the Manchus have the saying that aunts are noble, and Tong Wang really likes his granddaughter, he also hopes to have another child and a precious grandson. However, his son is not doing well and his daughter-in-law has not made any move.

Tong Wang smoked a cigarette, watched the stove, and thought of his other brothers.

When people get old, they tend to think back to the past. Because of the family property, the brothers started to have dirty affairs. I don’t know how they are doing outside. Anyway, my life is not very good and the situation is not as good as before.

I remember that I had several concubines in the past, but my wife was very strict and the concubines had no produce.

After liberation, the customs changed and monogamy became a norm. Some concubines took away all the gold and silver and eloped with others; some went to the streets to cry and seek support, and asked for some silver dollars from themselves and returned to their hometowns; and some simply committed suicide.

What kind of world is this? Even concubines are forced to have a hard time surviving. Tong Wang is very dissatisfied but he dares not say it.

If someone commits suicide, he must be buried. The mass graves are gone and the ancestral graves have been moved. The street officials are watching and Tong Wang cannot just ignore it, so he has to buy a piece of land for the burial.

Tong Wang was fine, but his wife couldn't stand it.

In the past, only the principal wife could enter the ancestral tomb. Now that the ancestral tomb is gone, she will have to buy a random tomb and be buried like the concubines, and she will have to walk behind the concubines. She felt twisted when she thought about it.

In addition, without his concubine, the family became much more lonely and his energy was gone. He died of tuberculosis.

Tong Wang is old and has no intention of finding another wife, but he is also not out of the idea of ​​having a concubine at home, the only one who has never left him. After liberation, she lived in seclusion as a nanny.

Half a year after the wife passed away, the two got married and lived together legally.

Tong Xiang and his sister did not dare to say anything to Tong Wang about this. When they saw her, instead of calling her mom, they considered calling her "Auntie" as a courtesy.

"Master, it's time to wash your feet." While Tong Wang was distracted, his second wife came in with a basin and helped him wash his feet.

"Yeah." Tong Wang was quite satisfied with this second wife. Not only did she stick with him, but she was also young. If he tried harder, maybe he could even have a child with her when he was old.

(End of this chapter)