In the family of Zhou Yongxiang, the most senior member of the Zhou clan in Meilin Village, although they were extremely poor, Zhou Yongxiang believed that although he had a bad life and was poor, he had never wronged anyone and could say that he had a clear conscience. He always stood tall and straight.
But at this moment, Zhou Yongxiang, who was already over seventy or almost eighty years old, was facing Li Xiuyuan, a young man in his twenties, yet his back was somewhat hunched, and his dark face turned red and purple.
Li Xiuyuan hadn't said much since he entered, nor had he acted particularly approachable, which Zhou Yongxiang could tell. Li Xiuyuan didn't sit down, nor did he drink a drop of water.
However, Li Xiuyuan's simple words made him feel ashamed.
Li Xiuyuan said he would help him apply for special hardship status and help his granddaughter apply for poverty-stricken student status. He thought this was a condition for the demolition compensation and was unwilling to agree. He thought that no matter how poor his family was, he could grit his teeth and get by. The only problem was his granddaughter's college tuition. This was very difficult. It was not something that could be solved by helping his granddaughter apply for poverty-stricken student status at the county high school or by helping him apply for special hardship status.
So I wanted to refuse, but Li Xiuyuan said, "One thing at a time."
It shows how magnanimous others are, while making oneself seem petty. At such an old age, one's magnanimity is not even as great as that of a young person.
That was fine, but when Li Xiuyuan talked about the student loan program for his granddaughter's schooling, he was pleasantly surprised because he felt he had found a way out and that his granddaughter's future was promising. But at this moment, Li Xiuyuan said, "The country's policies are getting better and better. This is not only reflected in the construction of new rural areas, but also in various aspects such as education and living security. Do you understand?"
Do you understand? This student loan program is a good policy, and the construction of new rural areas is improving the lives of villagers; it's a good policy.
This all reflects the goodness of national policies. The student loan policy was a lifesaver for me, and I firmly support it. But what about the new rural construction? I'm on the opposite side of that.
To be fair, isn't this new rural construction a good thing? As for the demolition policy, they are being given new houses for free. They have all seen the renderings, and the new houses are very beautiful. The government spends the money, and they don't have to spend a penny. They can move from their dilapidated cave dwellings to new houses. Can you say that's not a good thing?
However, he firmly opposed the demolition...
Li Xiuyuan didn't say a single harsh word, not a single unpleasant one. He was even very gentle throughout. But those gentle words felt like a resounding slap across his face.
It made him feel utterly ashamed, and it caused him to completely lose his uprightness, which he had always believed in and could live with a clear conscience.
The atmosphere in the room was somewhat somber. Zhou Jianzhong couldn't quite understand it, but he felt the time was right and wanted to speak up and persuade his second uncle, Zhou Yongxiang. He felt that Li Xiuyuan had already said enough, so there was no problem.
But just as he was about to speak, Li Xiuyuan stopped him with a look.
He's gone this far. If Zhou Yongxiang still remains obstinate, then he doesn't deserve the title of "highly respected and virtuous," and he's completely beyond saving. He's just someone who relies on his seniority and doesn't deserve much of his attention.
Of course, Zhou Jianzhong's words were meant to give Zhou Yongxiang a way out, but Li Xiuyuan was determined not to give Zhou Yongxiang that way and wanted him to jump right down.
A thunderclap in silence—that's Li Xiuyuan's method.
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