Gu Hanping understood that Fan Xiangbei also preferred to keep Gu Yunyang.

To be honest, Gu Hanping had thought about it for a moment too.

Gu Yunyang is so smart, it's not a big deal for him to stay and be the brigade secretary.

Anyway, he doesn't need to do anything for the brigade.

All you need to do is ask him to use his brain and help you come up with a solution when problems arise.

But Gu Hanping turned back and thought, "Using your brain is the most troublesome thing."

Physical labor is just like that, at most you'll break a sweat.

But mental work requires a lot of brainpower.

Gu Hanping knew, of course, that even Uncle Fan Xiangbei had spoken to him, which meant that almost everyone in the brigade shared the same idea.

At least all the brigade cadres thought so.

I was the last to find out.

Gu Hanping looked around; everyone else was filled with anticipation, but also a little apprehensive.

Who doesn't know what happened?

They were a little guilty too.

Everyone wants their own future, so why would they let others hold them back?

Gu Hanping spoke up, "Uncle Fan, I understand what everyone is thinking."

However, what I want to say is that if you're in the position of brigade secretary, you have to use your brain.

Everyone knows which is easier, mental or physical.

Don't say that just by standing there, he can come up with a lot of ideas.

If anyone says that, then someone should come up with a solution.

Everyone felt awkward after Gu Hanping said that.

Fan Xiangbei coughed and nodded: "I know that, and everyone knows it too. Brainpower is the most troublesome thing. Otherwise, why do we all send our children to school? Isn't it to learn how to use their brains?"

As soon as Fan Xiangbei said this, everyone else echoed his sentiments.

Although they did indeed think, just as Gu Hanping said, how comfortable it would be to use their brains, while they could just sit there without moving.

But deep down, they know it too.

Using your brain is the hardest thing.

Some people grumbled, "That's because we're not smart enough, so we think it's difficult. Secretary Gu is so smart, it's just a matter of using his brain, isn't it?"

Gu Hanping turned around and glared at him.

Fan Xiangbei glared back angrily: "You can't think like that. Even the smartest person needs to use their brain to think. And the value of the brain is far more important than manual labor. Like when we were fighting wars, were our commanders able to lead us to victory? While some people could only throw their lives away?"

A group of people lowered their heads, seemingly lost in thought.

Gu Hanping continued, "That's right, Uncle Fan understands me the most."

I'll make it clear beforehand that I'll try to talk to Yunyang about this.

But what decision Yunyang makes is ultimately his own business.

"That's right, Captain. We just think Secretary Gu is amazing. Wouldn't it be great if he could mentor us villagers?"

"Yes, Captain. We will definitely remember your contributions."

"And there's also Secretary Gu's contribution."

A group of people were chattering away.

Gu Hanping nodded, "Okay, then we've made things clear. If Yunyang is willing to stay, everyone will help out with the team's affairs. You used to avoid many things, but you can't do that anymore. And, most importantly..."

Gu Hanping looked at the people around him very seriously and said, "Let me say something unpleasant upfront."

If Yunyang stays to be the brigade secretary, then other things in the brigade, including working in the fields during the busy farming season, will be taken care of.