African Nationhood

His father, Su Maocai, came back soon. He first thanked Zhao Lihua, then praised her son for a while, and then opened the courtyard door and let his eldest son into the house.

Although the yard is empty, it is not much different from the memory. My father is much older.

This may be the result of the constant erosion of time. Looking back on my wandering outside these years, although I have seen many novel things, I have never made up for the shortcomings of my parents.

Su Jun was silent for a while, then said to his slightly embarrassed father, "Dad, you have worked hard these years."

Su Maocai didn't know why his eldest son was so crazy. Why did he say this as soon as he got home?

"Jun, what's wrong with you, why do you say this?

Did you make a mistake outside and let the government rush you back? "

Su Jun was stunned, why did his father want to go there?

He smiled and shook his head, "Dad, you are mistaken. I haven't been back for so many years. Although my home is still the same as before, you are much older. I feel a little sorry for you."

Su Maocai felt even more embarrassed when he heard his eldest son's straightforward words.

He waved his hand and said: "Silly boy, what's the matter? This is how our ancestors have been here for generations.

Our family is very good. You have become a member of the public family. Your brothers and sisters have land and houses to live in. They are well fed, clothed, warm and not in poverty. Where can you find such a good life?

All this is thanks to our Chairman Shi. He is our family’s great benefactor. Without him, there would be no our family, and there would be no you. We must remember Chairman Shi’s kindness forever. "

Su Jun nodded, "Dad, you are right, we are all grateful for Chairman Shi's kindness and have never forgotten it.

I came back this time because Chairman Shi felt that we people were busy working all day and neglected to take care of our families, so he gave us a holiday and let us go home and have a look. "

Su Mao became even more excited when he heard that Chairman Shi, a high-ranking figure, actually remembered that his son had not had a holiday for a long time.

"Really? My mother, Chairman Shi is such a god. How can he still care about your little things?"

Seeing his father's excitement, Su Jun couldn't help but smile, "Well, of course."

Su Maocai immediately clasped his hands together and whispered to the east.

Su Jun listened carefully and found out that his father was praying to the gods, hoping that the gods would bless Chairman Shi's health for thousands of years.

……

Su Maocai asked his son to wait at home while he went to the street to get some food. The two of them wanted to have a good drink.

Soon Su Maocai got back a roast chicken, a pack of fried peanuts, a pack of pork head meat and a cooked sheep head. With these four dishes to go with wine, Su Maocai took out a bottle of rice wine from the cabinet at home. .

Su Jun hurriedly washed the dishes and then helped his father set the table.

The two men came and went, and gradually they started to feel drunk.

"Dad, how have you been doing in the factory these years?"

Su Maocai was drunk and replied with a smile: "Hey, that's it. When District Chief Ye was here, the factory was full of young people. Everyone was very motivated and the factory was prosperous.

Later, Nanhua became better and better, but the whale oil factory gradually began to fail. Later, everyone tried to find a way to go outside, and those who stayed in the factory were also tired. They just took it one day at a time. "

After listening to this, Su Jun couldn't help but think of some articles he had read in the "Nanhua Newsletter".

Those articles unabashedly revealed that the Namib region has experienced industrial stagnation and population exodus because it has not been able to keep up with the pace of industrial upgrading.

Although the "Nanhua Newsletter" reported the current situation, it did not propose a solution.

After watching it, he didn't have much impression. Now that he has arrived in his hometown and heard his father talk about it, he has some personal experience.

"Dad, since the factories here are in a downturn, would you like to quit your job and follow me to live in Handu?"

After listening to his son's suggestion, Su Mao paused for a while and then shook his head and said: "I won't go. I'm already so old. I'll just feel uncomfortable going to Handu. Besides, my daughter-in-law and I are not familiar with each other. It will cause trouble for you.”

His father thought so deeply that Su Jun's face felt a little hot. He raised his cup and saluted his father: "Dad, the child is unfilial."

Su Maocai waved his hand and laughed and scolded: "You silly boy, what are you talking about? You can be a public servant, but you have made a lot of trouble for your father.

Besides, your mother and I have no worries about food and drink, there is a factory hospital for medical treatment, and your brothers and sisters can take care of me at any time. Why should I be dissatisfied? "

Although his father said this, Su Jun understood that his father was trying to comfort him, and the guilt in his heart only increased.

But he really doesn't have the conditions to let his father be carefree now. If he does well this time, he might be promoted.

When your conditions are better, you can take your parents with you to fulfill your filial piety.

……

The father and son talked and drank, their faces flushed.

Seeing that his father had almost finished drinking, Su Jun stopped pouring wine and asked about Zhao Lihua.

"Dad, what does Zhao Lihua's husband do? She said he seems to have a high official position."

Su Maocai chuckled and said, "What's the big deal? He is a civil affairs director under the regional government. His name is Zeng Jianxiong."

When Su Jun heard that the other party was the Civil Affairs Bureau Director, he took it seriously. This position can be big or small.

Nanhua civil servants implement a grade system, with 9 grades and 27 grades.

He is in the Urban Construction Department of Handu, and belongs to the 7th grade and 19th level. The other person is the civil affairs director of the district. I don't know whether it is the district level or the county or town level.

Different levels, grades are naturally different.

It is estimated that my father, an ordinary worker, could not understand the specific rank of the other party.

……

"What's his usual reputation like?"

Su Maocai's eyes were a little blurry. He smelled of alcohol and asked doubtfully: "Who?"

"Zhao Lihua's husband, the civil affairs director."

"Oh, well, everyone says he does things fairly."

Hearing what his father said, Su Jun nodded. He felt that he could explain it to him.

Such grassroots officials must know the situation of grassroots administrative approval very well.

……

Zhao Lihua's husband was very good at getting things done, so he asked Zhao Lihua to come and invite Su Jun the next day, hoping to meet and communicate.

Su Jun immediately sighed that the other party was really good at being an official, and he came to the door so quickly.

Since the other party was so proactive, it saved him trouble, so the two parties agreed to visit Zhao Lihua's house in five days.

……

After the appointment with Zhao Lihua, Su Jun went to his brother's house with his father to visit his mother, and then went to his sister's house.

After a full circle, 5 days have passed.

Su Jun bought some gifts and went to Zhao Lihua's house.

As soon as he arrived at the door of Zhao Lihua's house, Su Jun was slightly shocked. The husband's family of this childhood goddess was quite luxurious.

Because there were three cars parked in front of her house, and two of them were Volkswagens and the other was a Crown car.

He hesitated a little now. Zhao Lihua's father-in-law was the district chief? (End of chapter)