Era: Starting from cave dwellings in northern Shaanxi

Chapter 282 New official takes office
After the meeting, everyone held their heads high and left in a hurry as if their feet were on wheels on fire.

With a clear goal, they were no longer panicked, as if they had taken a reassurance pill.

After all, Sun Xiangyang has already described the future to them and even planned it out. It is like feeding them the food. If they still don’t know how to open their mouths and eat it, aren’t they worse than fools?

After the meeting, other cadres left, but Sun Xiangyang still sat there. He was deep in thought, and at the same time he could feel a heavy weight on his shoulders.

There is a saying that goes, "Don't meddle in matters that are not your responsibility."

Although he had been working hard for the development of Shuangshui Bay before, he was more of a consultant and point out the way forward, and could be viewed from the perspective of a bystander.

But at this moment, when he really became the branch secretary, he suddenly understood the feeling of the old branch secretary.

Moreover, before that, the moment he was elected as the branch secretary, the system also sent a prompt, but he never had time to check it. Now that there are no outsiders, he can also take a good look at the changes.

Name: Sun Xiangyang
Identity: Shuangshuiwan Branch Secretary (details)

no doubt.

In the past, when he was the team leader, there were changes in his identity column. Now that he has become the branch secretary, there is naturally no reason for the system to not recognize it.

When he was the captain, he figured out some permissions, such as being able to see some specific information of the team members.

Now, as the branch secretary, his authority is undoubtedly greater.

As long as they were members of Shuangshuiwan, he could check them all, and there was also an additional column for temporary members, that is, those recruited by the coal mine from other production brigades.

In other words, the entire Shuangshui Bay is now under Sun Xiangyang's "control".

At the same time, the system also has a new column of content, called industry.

This industry belongs to the entire Shuangshui Bay.

But before, Sun Xiangyang did not have this authority because he was not the branch secretary.

At this moment, Sun Xiangyang looked at the industries, research institutes, coal mines, land, paper-cut paintings, schools, brick kilns, and Xiaoxian Well listed on the system.

That’s right, even the well in the village has become an industry.

In other words, that water is a resource.

After all, he had spent experience points in order to find this well, and water veins are first-level resource points.

What makes Sun Xiangyang most happy is that with these industries listed by the system, he can control them better. From now on, the entire Shuangshui Bay has really become a chess game in his eyes.

At the same time, in the old Party Secretary’s house, two old guys were staring at each other.

"What? Regret it?"

Sha Hongcheng didn't consider himself an outsider at all. He picked up the big teacup, took out the tea that Sun Xiangyang had presented to the old branch secretary, and grabbed a handful. If the old branch secretary hadn't been quick-eyed and quick-handed, he would have succeeded.

"Bullshit, what do I have to regret?"

The old branch secretary was busy with his hands. He also made himself a pot of tea and then carefully put the tea leaves away.

"Then why are you looking so gloomy? In my opinion, Xiangyang is willing to be the branch secretary, so you should just be happy."

Sha Hongcheng curled his lips in disdain.

Anyone can see that with Sun Xiangyang's ability, staying in Shuangshui Bay would not only mean a decline in his career, but it would also be a waste of his talent. The vast world outside is more suitable for him.

"What do you know? I watched Xiangyang grow up. Don't I know what his personality is like?"

The old branch secretary is the most stubborn person except for his mouth.

"Bah, have some shame."

Sha Hongcheng is not an outsider. He knows exactly what Sun Xiangyang was like when he was a child. He has nothing to do with Sun Yude. He just knows how to flatter himself.

"Don't be jealous. No matter what, Xiangyang's last name is Sun, and he grew up in Shuangshui Bay. This is his root, and I trust him the most."

The old branch secretary did not feel ashamed at all, but rather very proud.

"Forget it. I'm too lazy to argue with you. Shapingba has been merged into Shuangshuiwan. Xiangyang will be the branch secretary of Shuangshuiwan in the future. Since we have already retired, we should give Xiangyang less trouble in the future and just enjoy our lives."

Although Sha Hongcheng is much younger than the old branch secretary, at his age, he is still in the prime of life for a branch secretary. The reason why he retired so readily is because he has high hopes for Sun Xiangyang.

It is even more clear that Shuangshuiwan can only achieve better results under the leadership of Sun Xiangyang.

And just as he said, there is no Shapingba now, only Shuangshui Bay. As a member of Shuangshui Bay, he naturally hopes that Shuangshui Bay will become better and better.

For this reason, he would be willing to be just an ordinary member.

What's more, although he has retired and is no longer the branch secretary, he is still a member of the discipline inspection team and still has the power to supervise all matters big and small in Shuangshui Bay.

Even if we put aside this identity, based on his previous contributions to Shapingba, who could just regard him as an ordinary member?

He is like this, and so is the old branch secretary.

"Do I need you to tell me this? I have always trusted Xiangyang's ability. I feel relieved to leave Shuangshui Bay to him. But suddenly I feel a little uncomfortable."

Facing Sha Hongcheng, the old branch secretary spoke frankly.

"I know."

Sha Hongcheng nodded in understanding.

The old branch secretary was also somewhat relieved. It was rare that there were still people who understood him. Although Sha Hongcheng didn't get along well with him normally, he was still a nice person.

"You are just being hypocritical. You know Xiangyang is more suitable to be the branch secretary than you, but you just can't get away from it."

Sha Hongcheng then added another sentence.

On the opposite side, the old branch secretary was so angry that he was puffing his beard and glaring, and the little bit of goodwill that had just arisen in his heart was instantly gone.

"Get lost, this is the tea that Xiangyang gave me as a gift, you are a rough guy and you are not qualified to drink it."

The old branch secretary glared at Sha Hongcheng fiercely.

The latter took the teacup slowly, took a sip, squinted at the old secretary and said, "It's just some tea leaves. You are so stingy. Do you think Xiangyang didn't send it to me? I just can't bear to drink it. After I finish yours, I will slowly drink mine. Then you will be so greedy."

Upon hearing this, the old branch secretary trembled with anger. This guy surnamed Sha was even more shameless than before.

"Get out, Sha, get out of here right now, this is my home."

The old branch secretary started to chase people away.

"I won't leave. You can't beat me anyway. I'm not the branch secretary anymore, so you can't control me."

Sha Hongcheng simply crossed his legs and said with a smile.

He liked to see the old branch secretary getting angry and frustrated. This kind of opportunity was rare. After all, he was the one who used to get so angry. If he missed this opportunity, he didn't know when he would see it again in the future.

The old branch secretary looked at Sha Hongcheng's shameless appearance, suddenly felt deflated, and simply ignored him.

What he just said reflects his mood at the moment.

My heart just feels a little empty.

But at this moment, Sun Xiangyang walked in. "Old Party Secretary, Party Secretary Sha."

Sun Xiangyang came in and saw both of them there, and called out directly.

"Okay, we both quit, and now you are the branch secretary."

The old Party Secretary waved his hand and then asked, "Is the meeting over?"

"Well, it's over. I assigned some tasks to everyone."

Sun Xiangyang found a stool and sat down, then recounted the entire content of the meeting.

"Don't tell me about this kind of thing in the future. You are the branch secretary, and you have the final say."

After listening to this, the old branch secretary did not express any opinion, but just spoke seriously.

However, the empty place in his heart was filled at this moment, and his eyes looked at Sun Xiangyang more gently.

How could he not know what Sun Xiangyang's intention was in coming here and saying this?
"Old Party Secretary, the old saying is right, an old man in the family is like a treasure. Although you and Party Secretary Sha have retired, I still need to learn from your valuable experience. Moreover, I am young and energetic, so I need you two to take charge and help me find out the gaps and fill them. After all, this is related to the development of Shuangshui Bay. You two can't just give up and completely ignore it, right?"

Sun Xiangyang smiled slightly, not caring at all about what the old branch secretary said.

Moreover, he meant it completely sincerely.

Although he understood some things, in terms of experience, he was no match for the old branch secretary and Sha Hongcheng. He still had a lot to learn.

"Xiangyang, don't pay attention to this old guy. He is just being ungrateful. Just do it boldly. I will support you from behind. I believe you can handle Shuangshui Bay. If you have any inconveniences in the commune, let me take care of it. I will tear him apart."

Sha Hongcheng said loudly from the side, and at the same time gave the old branch secretary a provocative look.

The old branch secretary was feeling quite happy at first, but Sha Hongcheng spoke first and he was choked and at a loss for words.

"Okay, the commune and the other production brigades do need your help. I'm not familiar with them and don't like dealing with them."

Sun Xiangyang nodded and said.

"Don't worry, those guys are still begging us. When you go to the commune meeting later, I will accompany you and introduce you to them. We will have to deal with them in the future after all."

This time, the old branch secretary did not give Sha Hongcheng a chance to speak and quickly took over.

Although he believed in Sun Xiangyang's ability, there were some differences between Shuangshui Bay and the commune after all, so he had to support him the last part of the way.

In response to the old branch secretary's words, Sun Xiangyang just smiled and nodded. He could feel the old branch secretary's love for him.

As for the other production brigades, they are indeed begging Shuangshuiwan for help now because of paper-cutting paintings, but in the future, once the people recruited by the coal mines choose to move their families and settle in Shuangshuiwan, it will not be a matter of verbal battles. Those guys may really send the militia to Shuangshuiwan carrying weapons and pulling cannons.

The truth is, Shuangshui Bay is going too far.

A production team has dozens of young and strong laborers, but a young and strong laborer has a family of at least three or five people. At that time, it means that Shuangshuiwan directly poached more than 200 people from them.

Which team leader or branch secretary can tolerate this?
This is no longer poaching, but digging out their roots.

After all, coming here to work is one thing, making money, and eventually you will go back.

But once they are all poached, what will be left of their production team?
What is most important nowadays?

food!

But the question is, where does the food come from?

Weren't they all grown bit by bit by the members of the production teams, working hard in the fields with their faces to the earth?

If everyone runs away, who will farm the land in the future?
Who do those production team cadres work for?
So, if that day really comes, how could I not come and fight him to the death?

As for matters like this, it would be most appropriate to let the old branch secretary and Sha Hongcheng deal with them. I believe they will all rush to the front. Anyway, they are unlikely to really fight. As for a war of words, who are they afraid of?
For most of the afternoon, Sun Xiangyang did not go anywhere but stayed at the old branch secretary's house to chat with the two of them. Perhaps because they had retired, both of them liked to talk about their past "great achievements", and Sun Xiangyang listened with great interest.

These things would naturally not be mentioned easily in the past, but things are different now.

Even at night, Sun Xiangyang stayed here to eat and drank a few cups with the old branch secretary and Sha Hongcheng. Finally, he helped the old branch secretary onto the kang and sent Sha Hongcheng home before Sun Xiangyang returned to his own home.

"Hey, Secretary Xiangyang is back?"

As soon as he got home, Sun Xiangyang heard Zhang Guihua's muffled voice.

"I am the Party Secretary. Aren't you also the Party Secretary's mother?"

Sun Xiangyang heard that Zhang Guihua was a little unhappy, so he hurriedly spoke.

"What the hell is a branch secretary? I don't care. You've just become a branch secretary, and you're already so busy?"

Zhang Guihua rolled her eyes at Sun Xiangyang.

Sun Xiangyang glanced at Chen Shuting next to him. What was going on?
Who offended the mother of the new Shuangshuiwan branch secretary?

Normally, no one should be so blind.

Seeing Sun Xiangyang looking over, Chen Shuting used her mouth to tell him two words: "Go to the grave!"

Suddenly, Sun Xiangyang understood.

Zhang Guihua missed his father even more now that he had become the branch secretary. She probably wanted him to come back in the afternoon so she could visit his father's grave, burn some paper and tell him the good news.

After all, in Zhang Guihua's eyes, nothing could make her more gratified than her son's success.

As for other things, as a woman, she didn't understand and didn't want to understand.

"By the way, do you have any paper at home?"

Sun Xiangyang changed the subject and asked directly.

"What are you looking for paper for?"

Chen Shuting added just the right amount of time, saying that as time went by, the tacit understanding between the two of them continued to improve.

"I'll go to my father's grave tomorrow morning and tell him the good news."

Sun Xiangyang said this in order to make up for the loss.

"I have paper. I'll make some more dumplings tomorrow morning."

Chen Shuting added.

Zhang Guihua, who was standing next to him, immediately said, "You are so busy at school, how can you have time to make dumplings? I can make them at home."

Zhang Guihua was not stupid and she knew that her daughter-in-law was trying to save face.

She was naturally very satisfied with her daughter-in-law Chen Shuting. The only thing that made her a little dissatisfied, or worried, was that they still had no children. Chen Shuting's belly was still showing no signs of movement, which made her quite anxious.

To this end, she often asked people for folk remedies, but in the end, all of them were rejected by her son, who said that those remedies were either scams or harmful to the body.

So she could only worry.

This time when she visits the grave, she also plans to have a good talk with Sun's father. She cannot go on like this.

(End of this chapter)