Returning to the small mountain village of '86, intelligence updated daily.

Chapter 100: Is there a problem with the intelligence system?

A bad feeling crept into Zhou Rui's heart. This situation was far beyond his expectations. Why did the intelligence system, which had been working perfectly, suddenly malfunction today?

Is it because time has changed? Or is there some other reason?

Zhou Rui had no idea. All he knew was that after closing his eyes, all the information he had gathered in his mind was still there. If it had completely disappeared, how could all that information still be there?

unusual.

Before he could think further, his thoughts were interrupted by Zhou Shiping's voice.

Zhou Shiping, who was slightly overweight, was introducing himself to the two people behind him.

"Boss, this is my eldest brother's son, Zhou Rui, who is also my nephew, the one I told you about before."

Zhou Shiping stepped aside, revealing the person behind him.

A man in his fifties, dressed in a suit, with graying temples, wearing glasses, and carrying a briefcase.

At first glance, Zhou Rui felt that this person looked familiar, but he couldn't remember exactly who it was.

However, he grasped an important piece of information: Zhou Shiping addressed him as "leader"!

It's the government!

Zhou Rui's mind raced, and his hands were busy as he stepped forward, extending both hands to shake hands with the other person with great enthusiasm.

"Hello, boss."

Zhou Rui greeted him politely and stepped aside, allowing Zhou Shiwei to step forward and say hello. The rest of the Zhou family remained where they were.

Zhou Shiwei simply stood silently beside Zhou Rui, seemingly letting his son handle the situation.

A smile appeared on the man's face as he reached out and patted Zhou Rui on the shoulder.

"Good boy, when you make money in the future, don't forget your family and our township. Although our township ranks well in the county, the entire southwest is one of the poorest places in the country."

"The development of our hometown still depends on our own people, after all, the major policies are getting better and better now."

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The man with the briefcase was unpretentious, which surprised Zhou Rui. After taking another look at him, a thought flashed through his mind like an electric shock.

Zhang Zhengxin wasn't from this village; he was from the next village. He was the town's leader in charge of land affairs, and my uncle actually managed to invite him here!

No, does my uncle have that much influence?

Zhou Rui was surprised, and even more surprised that after remembering this person, a series of messages followed.

As his name suggests, this person later contributed a lot to the development of the village and eventually retired in the county.

He is definitely a good person.

Sure enough, Zhou Shiping then introduced them to each other, and they were pretty much the same as Zhou Rui remembered.

Just then, Zhou Rui saw another person behind Zhang Zhengxin: Prosecutor Zhou.

They weren't from this village, yet Zhou Shiping dragged them here so early, which shows how influential Zhou Shiping is. Of course, it's probably also related to Uncle Zhou Jian.

While thinking, his mouth was also busy.

"I will never forget my hometown, please rest assured, leader."

Zhou Rui's face was full of energy, and he confidently assured everyone that he wanted to contribute to the development of his hometown, but not now.

"By the way, didn't the old man come?"

Zhang Zhengxin was asking about Zhou Yong'an.

"Grandpa is here, he's in the back."

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Zhou Yong'an did come, but he declined the suggestion from Zhou Shiwei and his son and did not walk at the front. Instead, he walked at the back with a cane.

Zhang Zhengxin nodded and asked with concern how Zhou Rui was feeling. Zhou Rui didn't want to lie and told the truth that she had only recently started to feel better.

Zhang Zhengxin remained silent, displaying his composed demeanor, while Zhou Jian started chatting with Zhou Shiwei.

After waiting a while longer, Zhang Zhengxin's expression darkened. He raised his hand to check his watch, then asked Zhang Chengyun and the others in a detached tone, "Zhang Chengyun, where's the person you called? Such a big shot! It's already 9:01, and you're making everyone wait for him?"

"And Xiao Wang, hurry up and go see where our Party Secretary is."

The first question was directed at Zhang Chengyun, and the second question mentioned the village clerk.

Upon hearing this, the latter couldn't help but shiver. When he arrived, there were already several people standing there, but this person was surrounded in the middle, so he couldn't see him clearly.

Until just now, although the group wasn't talking loudly, they weren't far apart.

So, Zhou's third son, you're telling me the person you invited is such a big shot?

No, just for a tea garden contract? It's only about twenty acres of land, and you invited this person here?

Xiao Wang was really frightened. He nodded quickly and ran off in one direction.

Zhang Chengyun almost fell to the ground. In this era, or rather, regardless of the dynasty or history, who would dare to mess with them?

At the same time, Zhang Chengyun silently prayed for the Party Secretary who had not yet arrived.

When he went to the village collective yesterday, he secretly told them some unspeakable secrets: he wanted to inflate land prices and then take a cut.

The fact that the Party Secretary didn't come was a deliberate attempt to intimidate the Zhou family.

However, judging from the current situation, it seems highly likely that he will have to swallow this show of force on his own.

He might even choke to death.

A few minutes later, Xiao Wang, who had run off to find someone, came running after someone without stopping.

The man in front of him was bald and wearing a blue hat, which had fallen off during the run and was now in Xiao Wang's hand.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Rui sneered inwardly and glanced at Zhang Chengyun.

How could he not understand this clandestine collusion? It was obvious that the other party wanted to give him a hard time.

Because the time frame for this was only a few minutes, while the village is much farther away.

In other words, the Party branch secretary had actually arrived long ago, but had been hiding and hadn't come out.

"Boss! Boss! I tripped and fell on the way and was delayed. I'm so sorry everyone."

After saying that, the Party Secretary clutched his buttocks and cried out in pain twice, but his eyes were fixed on Zhang Zhengxin out of the corner of his eye.

Zhang Zhengxin glanced at it indifferently, then said in a steady tone, "It's okay to fall down, the problem is that you can't get up after falling. Alright, that's enough, I'm not interested in hearing anything else. I'm here today for one thing."

As he spoke, he inadvertently glanced at an elderly man walking with a cane from behind the crowd; it was Mr. Zhou Yong'an, whom Zeng Jiamei was supporting.

Ignoring the disheveled village secretary, Zhang Zhengxin jogged forward and took over from Zeng Jiamei in supporting the elderly woman.

"Grandpa, how have you been lately? I heard from Zhou Rui that your health has only recently improved. You're really too stubborn; you insisted on taking that money out..."

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Zhang Zhengxin completely changed his demeanor from when he was scolding someone, and instead started chatting with the old man respectfully.

Zhou Yong'an broke free, his voice deep and steady: "Alright, Xiao Zhang, go ahead and do your work. Today I'm just a grandfather to a junior, here to see my eldest grandson. You don't need to worry about me."

When Zhang Zhengxin's hands, which were supporting the old man, were freed, he was not angry, but nodded respectfully.

Once back among the group, Zhang Zhengxin's expression returned to its dignified state.

"Let's begin, I will bear witness."