Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 257 The second uncle’s problem is not small

The second uncle nodded, got up and followed him out of the yard. The two of them walked slowly along the mountain road in the morning. The sunlight had slowly begun to become horizontal. It was a bit cold while walking on the mountain road. The second uncle seemed to have sobered up a lot.

It turns out that in the meeting just now, no one agreed to take her home to raise her. It was too unrealistic. If she took her home, she could only keep her in a circle. Who would do this?

The village secretary asked the second uncle to find feed. The reason was still the same. The ruin of the chicken farm this year was suggested by the second uncle's nephew and was instigated by the second uncle.

Besides, the second uncle once said that his nephew was experimenting with feed formulas, and he should be able to get the feed. As for the money for the feed, he owes it on credit first. All the money in the village has been distributed for the New Year. If he doesn’t have it now, he can pay it back when he has it. .

What the hell is going on? This old branch secretary is really good at scheming. He can be plotted even before he comes back. The second uncle is a loser.

Seeing that his second uncle had finished speaking and looked at him with a hint of hope, Zhu Xuefeng wanted to curse, but suppressed his anger and lit another cigarette for his second uncle.

"Second uncle, let me ask you a few things. Please tell me what you think."

Seeing his second uncle nodding, Zhu Xuefeng took a deep breath, raised his head to look at the mountains in the distance, and exhaled for a long time, finally suppressing the anger in his heart.

"You were talking about this chicken farm. Let me ask, has anyone in the village ever praised you or thanked you?"

The second uncle was obviously stunned, his mouth was full of bitterness, and the cigarette was no longer fragrant. It took him a long time to mutter a word.

"No, but when the chicken lays eggs, I exchange money..."

"Are you a village cadre? Has the village entrusted you to run the chicken farm? Or is it that the village party secretary wants to give the position to you!"

The second uncle was asked and was speechless. He was also a little strange. Didn't the eldest nephew always support the development of the village? What happened today? Everything he did was to help the development of the village. He had no selfish thoughts at all, let alone What is the position of village party secretary?

"Second uncle, as a junior, it is a bit inappropriate to talk to you like this, but I still want to say, I hope you can understand, some things must be talked about, otherwise I will not be able to live in this life in the future."

I heard what the eldest nephew said seriously. The eldest nephew is also a person now, and he thinks things through. He is really not a farmer who has been digging land in the mountains all his life.

From the news I received through several messages, I also know that my eldest nephew is now quite famous, far beyond his peers.

"Tell me, it's okay. My second uncle is actually quite troubled. He wants to do something, but now he's become a stranger inside and out. He and your second aunt have had several quarrels in the past six months. It's the same in the village now. I don't know. What did I do wrong?"

Not bad, the second uncle still knows his current situation, and knows that he is not a human being after working hard for half a year, but he can still be saved.

The second uncle's current situation cannot be cured by scolding. Besides, how can the eldest nephew scold his uncle? He has to think of other ideas.

"Second uncle, it is said that this idea came from me, and I also support the development of the village, so I can still understand some of your things."

The second uncle breathed a sigh of relief, as long as the eldest nephew understood. Unlike the mother-in-law at home, she gave a few cartons of cigarettes, took the money brought back by the eldest nephew, invited people to drink a few times, and made trouble a few times. She was really a woman. People have long hair and short knowledge, but the eldest nephew still understands him.

Seeing that his uncle's mood calmed down, Zhu Xuefeng nodded. He had to say this today. Even if he was deceived, he had to turn his uncle around, otherwise he would be in trouble in the future.

"Second uncle, when everyone adds materials, the flames are high. You can understand this, right?"

The second uncle took a sip and smiled.

"Of course my second uncle understands this, so we have to mobilize everyone to do this together. How powerful can one person be? Isn't this unity the strength?"

Seeing that his second uncle not only kept up with the rhythm, but also started to play freely, Zhu Xuefeng smiled and followed suit.

"Yes, there are three stakes for a fence, and one stick cannot build a frame. Naturally, the fire will not burn high, but there is an explanation for how to collect firewood with everyone."

The flames were high when everyone was gathering firewood. What kind of care could there be in gathering firewood? The second uncle looked at his eldest nephew blankly. Seeing that the second uncle could not understand, Zhu Xuefeng did not take it seriously and continued to talk.

"Normally, you are busy on the chicken farm. As an ordinary person, you should be doing very well and you can be said to be doing your best."

The second uncle deeply agreed. He had indeed paid a lot, even the money and cigarettes sent back by his eldest nephew...

"But look, why is no one coming to collect firewood with you? You are the only one working hard, spending time, energy and money. Why is no one following? Don't you know that the chicken farm is to help the development of the village? Will everyone benefit? Or will the chicken farm have no future and not benefit everyone?"

The second uncle is also thinking. Indeed, everyone knows that if someone doesn’t raise chickens, they just hope that the chickens will get some pocket money from their butts. This is no problem, but why is this? Before the second uncle could answer, Zhu Xuefeng continued.

"No, it's not the case. It's not that you don't want to lead the way, it's that you don't lead the lead properly. It's running crookedly. Others can't keep up at all and can only watch from a distance. That's the problem."

Seeing his second uncle stunned, Zhu Xuefeng did not explain and continued to exert force.

"You don't care about personal gains and losses. You have spent dozens of dollars on it. Who can do it? How can you follow if you can't do it? You set the tone too high, so I say, you are not good at wearing this headband. Well, it’s too bad, it just excludes other people from this project.”

The second uncle lowered his head and murmured to himself. His belief was severely affected. He had gone too far. He sacrificed himself, left his family to take care of everyone, and made selfless contributions. These were all wrong, right?

"You still have to position yourself correctly. You are still an ordinary villager. If you do the work of an ordinary person, you can lead many people. But you have taken away all the work of the cadres."

"Now that's good, up and down, who else will worry about and participate in it? Now all the fodder has been found on you and me. Why shouldn't cadres take the lead?"

"Why are you asked to come? It's obvious that the village cadres have objections. You have too much responsibility. Aren't you capable? Come on, those who can do the hard work. I'll leave the chicken farm to you. Everyone is watching."

"As for the selflessness and dedication you mentioned, there is a problem with your understanding of these. Selfless dedication also depends on the situation. Sometimes if the dedication is not good, it will be counterproductive. It is not obvious that you are in the current situation. You have dedicated, and everyone else has. No need to move."

Seeing that the second uncle was confused and couldn't understand how to donate, it depends on the situation. He probably thought that he was talking nonsense, so he had to use his power to suppress others.

"Second uncle can actually conscientiously implement the requirements of his superiors. Working down-to-earth is dedication. Originally, everyone is the same. If we work hard on this matter, everyone also contributes. This matter may also be It’s done.”

"But why are you acting like this now? You have set the tone of dedication so high that no one can keep up. This kind of selfless dedication must be done selflessly by everyone under the guidance of the superior spirit."

"You take the lead alone. This is not called selfless dedication. A few years ago, during the multinational war, when the superiors advocated everyone's selfless dedication, you could be so selfless at that time. Now is the period of peace building. Your selfless dedication It’s very inappropriate and will only hinder other people’s dedication, so I say there is a time for selfless dedication.”

"What you are doing now, according to your own understanding, is selfless dedication. Isn't it good? The great man said, don't make unnecessary sacrifices. It will really break up the family. If you want to continue to contribute in the future, you will have no chance." "Whether it is better to make one selfless contribution or to make a long-term and moderate contribution, please think about it carefully."

"Second Aunt just wants to live a better life at home. There is nothing wrong with that. Home is the basic unit of society. If you do this now, the most direct impact will be to destroy your own home. To put it harshly, this is It is a big mistake to disturb the foundation of society!”

Seeing that the second uncle is already a little panicked, it doesn't matter whether he hears it or not, or he is scared, but the question has been raised, and he must give the second uncle a direction to fight for, otherwise the man will be ruined if he falls into confusion.

"Second uncle, now every family has their own land, and family side jobs are also liberalized. If you really have the unconvinced spirit, you can live a good life at home. Everyone can see this and can learn from it. , if everyone is well off, your leading role will be reflected, and you will stop interfering with the chicken farm."

Looking at his second uncle who was silent and in a mess, Zhu Xuefeng threw down the cigarette butt and stamped it out.

"After dinner, go and tell the village party secretary that the chicken farm is a matter of the village. You don't care about it and you can't control it. If he has any ideas, let him come to me himself."

He stuffed the remaining cigarette into the second uncle's hand, ignored the dazed second uncle, and said hello to the second uncle in the ravine in the distance.

"Xue Song, I'm taking my brother home for dinner..."

Zhu Xuefeng had already brought his brothers home. His second uncle shivered and took out a cigarette. It took him a long time to light it, then he found a stone on the side of the road and sat down. What the eldest nephew said just now completely stunned the second uncle. It seemed to make sense, but something seemed wrong. He was confused and couldn't figure it out. He smoked two more cigarettes, and the cigarette touched his lips directly, and then he realized My eldest nephew has been gone for a long time.

The mountains that can be seen every day in the distance seem to be more mysterious, and even the setting sun looks a little different. It seems that I have never understood this world. The second uncle sighed heavily.

He is not a human being inside and out, there must be something wrong. The eldest nephew will not cheat him. He is the smartest in the old Zhu family. If you can’t figure it out, don’t think about it. Just do what the eldest nephew says. He will never touch this chicken farm again. Live your life in a down-to-earth manner, and set an example even if you live well.

Sporadic sound of firecrackers came from the distant village. This year I had a little extra money, so I gritted my teeth and bought one for my children to open.

Yes, tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and next is the New Year, so let yourself start from the New Year. The second uncle put down his obsession and strode home.

"Brother, I really can't wait for my second uncle."

The second child is still a little unsure. Is it appropriate to have dinner at the second uncle's house without waiting for the second uncle to come back?

"No wait, what are you doing waiting for this old ghost? You've been running all the way and you're just eating now. It's already late. Eat your own, I left it for him."

A few people started to eat. The dinner was very simple, with three vegetarian dishes, two pickles, and no eggs. However, the warm stick rice porridge, with pickles and steamed buns, was enjoyed by everyone.

The second aunt finished eating quickly and hurried to the kitchen. Yesterday she distributed Erhe noodles, and today she had to steam the steamed buns. Originally, she had to go to the cafeteria to queue up to borrow a big pot to steam them in the evening, but now she has a pot at home.

After several people finished eating, Zhu Xuefeng took out two small whips and threw them at Zhu Xuesong.

"Take your brothers and sisters to set off whips. Don't run too far away. Remember not to throw them on other people's firewood piles. Go, all go. Don't leave anyone at home."

The second child realized something and took his younger siblings out. It was already getting dark. As soon as they were told to set off firecrackers, they didn't need to mobilize. They all ran away.

There were sporadic explosions in the distance, and a figure entered the yard. The second uncle was back. The second aunt was still guarding the main room, chatting with Zhu Xuefeng about trivial matters at home. Seeing the second uncle back, she spoke angrily.

"How old are you? It's already dark. I don't know how to go home for dinner. Everything is steaming in the pot. Go get it yourself and free up the pot so I can steam the steamed buns."

The second uncle stepped forward and apologized directly to his wife with a red face.

"Daughter-in-law, it's my fault today. I held my breath in the village and went home to talk nonsense. I also did some things wrong in the past. I will change them in the future. Let's live a good life at home first."

The second aunt was overjoyed. In the second half of last year, the head of the family seemed to be possessed. He pulled all nine cows back and plunged into the village. The family did not care about all these bad things in the village, and even ate everything the eldest nephew brought. Oops, we started quarreling as soon as we talked about it, but now we finally look back.

"You will sit with your eldest nephew for a while. I will bring the porridge and vegetables. They are still hot. Eat quickly. You must be starving."

Looking at my daughter-in-law who hurriedly entered the kitchen, I haven't seen her with such energy in a while. The eldest nephew was right. The conflict was resolved at once, and half of the people inside and outside were suddenly reduced.

With less worries, the second uncle also enjoyed his food. There was a sound from far outside the yard. It was someone coming to the door.

"Second aunt, is second aunt at home?"

The second aunt quickly agreed. It turned out that the neighbor saw smoke coming out of the chimney of Lao Zhu's house, so he came to ask if there was a pot. If there was a pot, he would stop queuing in the canteen and come to the second aunt's house to steam the steamed buns.

Of course the second aunt would not refuse this. We are all from the countryside. Besides, the New Year is coming, and everyone has to prepare New Year’s dishes. It’s very inconvenient not to have a pot.

After a while, several aunts and daughters-in-law came. Not only steamed buns, but also other dishes that required a pot.

"It's too late. The notice was given at the end of November, and it's just in time for the Chinese New Year. The pot just can't come out. Not long ago, someone came to the village to sign a loan document to borrow the pot. We were afraid of being deceived and didn't do it. The neighboring village actually lent several pots.”

Iron pot loan is a new thing that some people with sensitive sense of smell are struggling with in special times. Villagers only need to sign a loan document to get an iron pot and use the subsequent harvest or money to return it. For some reasons, these people have disappeared. No one came to collect the agreed loan.

"You stay a moment, I'll go find the village party secretary."

After the second uncle finished eating, he threw away the bowl and chopsticks and ran away. Zhu Xuefeng was more thoughtful and secretly ordered Xiao Hei to follow him.

After a while, Xiao Hei followed his second uncle to the village party secretary's house. Xiao Hei carefully inspected the entire yard and rooms. Unfortunately, the village party secretary's house was just like ordinary people's homes. There was no food, no pots, and there was nothing good in the kitchen.

It seems that this cunning old man, apart from being a little too thoughtful, has not done anything to embezzle or occupy public funds. He just has some naughty tricks and tricks. It is not worth making him unlucky for a day. It is better to use this thing sparingly. Zhu Xuefeng also I don’t want to be unlucky every now and then.

Not long after the second uncle came back, the village party secretary and others also came. The second aunt and several young wives were busy in the kitchen, and hearty laughter could be heard from time to time.

"This is Comrade Xiao Zhu. He went back to his hometown to celebrate the New Year. He drove back by himself. This means he has become a cadre. Congratulations, little comrade, you are making rapid progress."

Far away, the village party secretary greeted Zhu Xuefeng who was staying in the yard as soon as he entered the yard.

Zhu Xuefeng replied with a smile.

"Secretary, you really know how to joke. I'm still in school. What kind of cadre do you want to be? You are our cadre. I borrowed this car from the government. It will be easier to come back. I have to go back tomorrow. I'm afraid I won't catch the car."

A few people chatted and entered the main room. The second aunt came out and took several bowls to fill with water.

"I won't drink the water anymore. I just heard your second uncle say that he doesn't care about the chicken farm. If you have anything to do with your nephew, we will come here. We have no choice but to find a way to survive in the village. It's not going well. It’s stumbling.”

Tsk tsk, this grassroots leader is also very precise in his words. What does it mean to come to your nephew when something happens? He said that if he has any ideas, he can come to him.

Now it was natural for him to ask him for help as soon as he was in trouble. Zhu Xuefeng concluded that his second uncle would not tamper with his words.

The second aunt just smiled and didn't answer.

"My nephew can't control the big things in this village. Let's talk about it. It's better for us women to go and get busy."

"I wonder what the secretary wants from me?"

"Comrade Xiao Zhu, I won't hide it from you. The chickens in our village can no longer be raised. There is no feed. I would like to ask you to help solve the problem. This chicken farm was your idea. Without feed, these chickens will have to be raised." You can’t bear to starve to death.”

Zhu Xuefeng took out his cigarette and lit one. This time, he didn't give it to anyone.

"Secretary, you are joking. This chicken farm was my idea. The city knows about it and even investigated me."

The village party secretary was a little embarrassed and smiled.

"This is a good thing. The superiors are investigating you and they must praise you."

Zhu Xuefeng was too lazy to go around in circles. He might have gone around in circles, but he actually got in. This old ghost is not simple, and he has always been tight.

"I don't know if it's a compliment or not, but I received the warning. I also opened the window and spoke frankly. I can't get this feed, and I won't care about it."

The village chief who came over was a little anxious. He was worried because he had no feed. After hearing the village party secretary's idea, he felt relieved and waited for the New Year. Now that Zhu Xuefeng has made it clear that he will not help, what should he do?
  "Comrade Xiao Zhu, you can't do this. It's not appropriate for you to set up the village and ignore it. This will affect the harvest of the whole village, young and old. You..."

(End of this chapter)