kvmb Chapter 275: Remembering the Bitterness and Thinking of the Sweetness
Chapter 275: Remembering the Bitterness and Thinking of the Sweetness
Zhang Qianjin said calmly, "Ah? Could it be that Director Tong's people accidentally leaked the news? That can't be possible?"
"Just asking casually. Of course, I believe in President Zhang's management ability. He shouldn't deceive his superiors or his subordinates."
The other person has such an aura at such a young age, it can be seen that he is not a simple person.
Zhang Qianjin knew this as soon as he met Tong Jiye, and the unreasonable test made him even more certain of it, and he couldn't help but perk up.
After all, he has not yet figured out the other party's tactics. It remains to be verified whether this person is in favor of peace or, like Qu Jinzhong, wants to dominate the world.
He replied cautiously, "Director Tong, you are joking. Our men are basically all here. I can't think of anyone else who could sneak around under our noses. If there really is such a talent, I would consider recruiting him. I can be his errand boy and save on phone bills!"
The slightly joking words eased the atmosphere, and the people around him also laughed. Tong Jiye said nothing more, and simply agreed, "President Zhang is right. The phone bill is indeed very expensive."
He Linfeng was standing guard when he saw the group of people. He pretended to be surprised and said, "Hello, are you here to inspect our work?"
"Yes." The person following behind asked, "Where is your village chief?"
He Linfeng explained, "Today is our village's activity day. The village chief is leading people to eat a meal in the square to remember the bitter past and think of the sweet future."
Tong Jiye heard this and asked, "How do you recall the bitter past and think of the sweet present?"
"It means eating the food of the past or the food that used to taste bad, to remind everyone to always remember that the good days we have now are not easy to come by."
As He Linfeng spoke, he recalled Gu Mingyue's threat to him, "If you don't bring people here, your meals will be snail noodles every day..."
Thinking of this, he added, "The leaders have come at an inopportune time. The villagers are busy reminiscing about the good old days and have not prepared any edible food for you. I don't know if it's too late now. Can I go back and inform them so they can prepare food?"
Tong Jiye hurriedly stopped him and said, "Don't worry. Since the common people can eat it, then we can eat it too. Many people say that we, as cadres, don't know the sufferings of the world. Today, I also want to personally experience what the lives of the masses are like. Comrade, can you lead the way?"
He Linfeng shook his head and showed an embarrassment. "No, I have to stick to my post. Besides, I didn't report it in time. I don't know if I will be criticized if the village chief finds out that I neglected the leader. I'd better not go. Just go straight and you will see it in a while."
Otherwise, why do people say that life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills? Look, there is no need for training, I can learn it by myself...
Zhang Qianjin's mouth twitched slightly at this moment. He used to be a subordinate of He Shiwu. How could he not know He Linfeng? How could such an upright young man become so... artificial?! Does the chief know?
Tong Jiye didn't notice President Zhang's unnatural expression. He was indeed curious about what was going on in Gujia Village, so he strode forward.
When Gu Mingyue saw Dandan running back, she knew that someone had arrived. She coughed lightly and everyone immediately understood.
She whispered, "Guangtao, I know you love to eat, don't eat so happily, your expression should be conflicted, you should show the feeling of not being able to eat anymore but not wanting to vomit."
"Aunt, your requirements are getting higher and higher."
Everyone laughed secretly, and Gu Mingyue quickly stopped them, "Don't make trouble. You are all veteran actors, so you naturally have to be more demanding. Whether the village can live in peace in the future depends on you, comrades, get moving!"
When Tong Jiye and his group arrived, people were eating and getting food in full swing here.
Gu Mingwei stepped forward and said, "President Zhang, why are you here at this time? Why didn't you notify me in advance? I haven't prepared anything. Mingyue, come quickly, don't be busy yet, go and call your sister-in-law to go home and cook some food."
Zhang Qianjin said quickly, "Village Chief Gu, no, no, don't bother. Come, let me introduce you to Tong Jiye, the new director of the Revolutionary Committee. This time I'm mainly accompanying him to various places to take a look. By the way, what are you doing?"
Gu Mingwei pretended to be terrified and greeted him, then said, "It's not that the villagers are living a good life, but their minds are gradually becoming restless. I think we should let everyone recall the hard times in the past so that they can learn to be down-to-earth."
Tong Jiye praised, "Village Chief Gu is really a visionary man."
"You're too kind. I'm just an ordinary citizen. As long as everyone can live a peaceful life, my role as village chief is not in vain."
It seemed that they didn't say anything inappropriate, but it also seemed that they said everything. Zhang Qianjin hurriedly stepped forward to interrupt the two and said, "I can smell a strange smell from a long distance away. Village Chief Gu, what are you eating?"
Gu Mingyue came over and explained, "It's a southern snack I read about in a book. I wanted to try it, but unfortunately it ended in failure. I also accidentally made too much. The ingredients I used are real, all rice, soybean oil, etc. I don't want to waste it, so I just contributed it to the whole bitterness and sweetness meal in the village. President Zhang, don't laugh at me. It just doesn't smell good, but it's not bad. It's much better than the pig feed we ate during the famine."
Tong Jiye asked from the side, "Who is this?"
"I am the Party Secretary of Gujia Village. It is an honor to meet you, Director Tong."
Tong Jiye said meaningfully, "Hello, Gu Mingyue, I have heard of your name for a long time."
"Have you heard of me?"
"The writer Gu, who is as capable as any man, the family of loyal martyrs specially commended by the senior leaders, the brave and resourceful Party Secretary Gu, what other deeds have I missed?"
Gu Mingyue was stunned, not realizing the other party's malicious intent, and said casually, "Oh? I didn't know I was so famous. I'm really ashamed. I hope you heard good things, and don't pollute your ears with my scoundrel stories."
"I don't think so. Not everyone can be neither humble nor arrogant, and not be surprised by praise or criticism. To be honest, the more I get to know Secretary Gu, the more I admire him. Your way of dealing with people is worth pondering by many people."
"I'll be embarrassed if you keep talking. I still have a lot of shortcomings. Sometimes I get whimsical and waste food. Because of this, my sister-in-law often complains that I'm a spendthrift. Look, for example, the snail noodles I made this time, I wonder if you've heard of them..."
Even if Tong Jiye tried his best to hold his breath, he still couldn't resist such a strong smell. Although he was not picky about food, he also paid attention to the color, aroma and taste.
He had always thought that the smell was caused by fertilizer, but when he saw everyone eating out of the corner of his eye, he was surprised to realize that it was the aroma of food.
He, who had originally made a solemn promise, couldn't help but back down, but he didn't want to avoid it deliberately as that would be too rude.
He planned to talk to Secretary Gu for more to avoid this matter. He didn't know whether the other party noticed his intention or not, but changed the subject and asked him, "Director Tong, I'm sorry, did the fumes offend you? How about I ask the villagers to eat away and not spoil the leaders' interest..."