Many villagers recognized this "godfather" of cadre Huo and greeted him enthusiastically by offering him cigarettes.

Seeing that the old man who could only puff on tobacco leaves can now afford to smoke cigarettes that cost a few or ten yuan a pack, Han Zhiyuan, who is able to see the big picture, is all smiles and feels an even greater sense of accomplishment.

If there is any regret, it is that some old faces I met a few years ago have eventually returned to dust and there is no possibility of seeing them again.

But Han Zhiyuan was an open-minded person. He believed that birth, aging, sickness and death were common to all human beings and would pass it all in a flash.

Now that everyone in the village lives in a concentrated area, life is more lively than before. Whenever Han Zhiyuan and Cheng Suqing sit down at a house, neighbors on both sides will come over after hearing the news. A small gathering becomes a large one, and a small drink becomes a big party. The two old people are intoxicated in the fragrant breeze of early spring, filled with a sense of accomplishment and pride.

It is true that Han Zhiyuan and his wife are respected, and it is also true that the two sisters Jiang Qingyue and Jiang Qiuyan, as well as their mother, are also praised and flattered by everyone. It is also reasonable that the two young men of the Gu family who are the best and most promising in the village receive so much praise.

But if we were to say who is truly the most beloved person, it would be the "young master" of Huo Qianli's family.

Not to mention anything else, on the first day of appearance alone, he received so many red envelopes that he couldn't even stuff them all in. But according to local customs, he had to accept them.

Huo Qianli was so scared that he called Secretary Jin of the county and gave him a brief report. He was told that he would have to write a report to the Discipline Inspection Commission after returning home during the New Year.

If he were to be targeted by someone with ulterior motives, not only would he suffer, but the situation that Qianfu Town had worked so hard to straighten out would be in jeopardy.

The little guy was actually very smart. After a day or two of seeing that everyone gave in to him, he became bolder and almost became a little devil in the village. He dared to chase chickens and ducks around with a wooden stick. His fighting ability was truly amazing.

But he was still defeated in front of the big white goose, which was the most powerful in the village. He was frightened by the sight of the other party stretching its long neck and flapping its wings and rushing towards him, and burst into tears. Huo Qianli and others who were watching the show on the side laughed so hard that their stomachs hurt.

Happy times are always short. After the grand reunion, everyone will go their separate ways.

The night before leaving, several men drank some wine and sat in the newly built sunroom on the top floor of the Gu family, drinking tea and looking through the glass at the lights of every household outside.

Han Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes, his expression blurred and he sighed, "The last time I came here, many people here still lived in adobe houses, and the cracks on the walls were as big as fists. In five years, this is the epitome of our country's development!"

The eldest son of the Gu family whispered: "I wish I had thousands of mansions to shelter all the poor people in the world and make them happy!"

Gu Haitao chuckled, "What? If it weren't for Brother Qianli and my old man being away for a few years, Murakami would have been able to live like this a few years ago."

Han Zhiyuan reached for the cigarette box. Gu Daqiang had already quickly taken out a cigarette and handed it to him, and took the initiative to help light it. Han Zhiyuan looked at Huo Qianli and said, "The organizational system is to guarantee the lower limit. Even the current governance still cannot be separated from the rule of one person. An excellent leader is the key to raising the upper limit."

This was a small elaboration on Gu Haitao's words, but Huo Qianli seemed to be thinking deeply about it.

Gu Daqiang nodded. "Brother Han is right. Look at the town. The people are still the same and the things are still the same. But with Brother Huo here, the situation is different."

Han Zhiyuan lowered his eyelids and flicked the ash off his cigarette. "But Qianli will be transferred eventually."

Gu Daqiang's expression froze, the eldest of the Gu family pursed his lips in thought, and Gu Haitao said, "Just go, Brother Qianli doesn't owe anyone anything. It's already very kind of him to lead everyone to this point!"

After a moment of silence, Huo Qianli looked up at Han Zhiyuan and said, "Teacher, you mean that I should start to establish some institutional rules to prevent the situation from collapsing again in the future."

Han Zhiyuan nodded, "At least keep the lower limit."

Everyone looked at each other and fell silent.

Gu Haitao felt a little stuffy, so he stood up and pushed open the door of the sun room. Cold wind instantly rushed in through the opening. In this new year when everything is renewed, the chill was still there, as if it had never left.

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Han Zhiyuan took Cheng Suqing away from Hushan Village, leaving behind the worry that seemed quite inappropriate to outsiders.

Huo Qianli was also traveling with them.

Jiang Qingyue drove another car, took Jiang's mother, Jiang Qiuyan, and her son back to Jincheng.

Gu Haitao shamelessly tried to follow, but Jiang Qiuyan smiled and kicked him back, telling him to behave himself in front of his parents.

"Qianli, do you think what the teacher said last night was a little inappropriate?"

Han Zhiyuan sat in the back seat and spoke with a smile.

Huo Qianli smiled and said, "There will be a big move in the town soon. This is the right time. Make some arrangements in advance. It will be troublesome if you want to move after it is decided."

Han Zhiyuan didn't say anything, Huo Qianli continued: "What's more, Teacher, you are clearly talking about me, but in fact you are also reminding Brother Gu."

Han Zhiyuan laughed and turned to look at Cheng Suqing, "My apprentice has graduated. I don't have anything to teach you now!"

Cheng Suqing looked at Huo Qianli's profile with doting and satisfaction, and then pretended to be contemptuous and said: "Qianli has already graduated, and only you, an old man, are still here relying on your seniority and being a teacher!"

Huo Qianli smiled slightly, glanced at the old couple in the rearview mirror, and said nothing, feeling the warmth rising in his heart.

Once we arrived in Jincheng, there was naturally another round of trouble.

Cleaning the room, changing clothes, preparing meals, the whole day passed in a busy manner.

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