Chapter 50 Processing
The commune's car drove into the brigade, breaking the previous tranquility. A week seemed particularly long to the members who were waiting for the results of the case.
The news spread like wildfire, and members of the cooperative came from all directions, surrounding Wang Fugui's house.
Everyone was whispering to each other, with complex emotions in their eyes, most of which were dissatisfaction and disdain towards Wang Fugui and his son.
"It's finally here. This father and son should pay the price for what they did." Uncle Zhang snorted coldly and took a puff of his pipe.
"If it weren't for Cheng Xin and her boyfriend, our team would have been finished." Aunt He still had a look of fear on her face as she thought of the previous thrilling incident.
The members of the community gathered at the gate of Wang's house to watch the show. No one sympathized with the father and son. They were almost badly harmed by Wang Fugui. If the dam had burst that night, they would probably have to leave their hometown and become homeless.
Thanks to Cheng Xin's veteran partner who saved all the members, and also fortunately the daughter of the Cheng family was promising and found a way to help them save themselves. If they had relied on Wang Fugui and Wang Jiangang, the father and son, who were always talking nonsense, they would probably have no food to eat.
Apart from other things, they can earn at least 50 yuan a day by selling popcorn in the city these days. This is 50 yuan, the cost is less than 2 yuan, and the net profit is more than 40 yuan. Workers in the city only earn this much in a month.
Moreover, it was also a collective distribution. When Wang Jiangang and his men went to the city to sell wild boars, each household could only get a few dollars. It was such a big wild boar, and they didn't believe that Wang Jiangang didn't deduct some of the money. How could Wang Jiangang smoke Daqianmen every day with just a few dollars?
Wang Fugui and Wang Jiangang were escorted out by the people from the commune. Wang Fugui lowered his head, and his arrogant look in the past had long disappeared. Wang Jiangang stared at the onlookers with a dark face, as if he was still unwilling to give up.
"Let's see how arrogant they will be in the future!" someone in the crowd whispered.
"For his own selfish reasons, he almost harmed everyone." Another voice echoed.
The father and son were taken into the car. The moment the car started slowly, Li Xiuqin rushed out of the house with her grandchildren.
Her hair was disheveled and she chased the car crying, "Fugui! Jiangang!" The two children were frightened and burst into tears, and their cries tugged at everyone's heart.
The members just watched quietly, and no one came forward to comfort them.
"Let's go, there's nothing to see." Uncle Zhang turned around and left first.
The members went back to their homes in groups of two or three, whispering about what Wang Jiangang had done.
"Take the wild boar sales for example. It was so big and we only got a few dollars. He must have put a lot of money into his own pocket."
"Yes, he smokes Daqianmen every day. You can tell where the money comes from just by looking at it."
After this series of events, everyone became more grateful to Cheng Xin.
Why didn’t I realize she was so opinionated before? It’s a pity that the girl from the Cheng family has reached the age to get married, otherwise everyone would want to vote for her to be elected as the director of the women’s program.
Cheng Cunzhi came back from the county town carrying his luggage and walking briskly. As soon as he stepped into the brigade, he found something wrong.
Cheng Xin was working as a temporary worker in the brigade headquarters. When she looked up and saw her father, she blinked doubtfully at first. After confirming that it was her father, her eyes suddenly lit up and she hurried over.
"Dad, why were you discharged early? You were only in the hospital for 13 days!"
Cheng Xin looked at her father up and down with a puzzled look on her face.
Cheng Cunzhi put down his carrying pole, put his luggage aside, his face filled with joy, and said with a smile: "My daughter, the doctor checked me yesterday and said that I have completely recovered and can be discharged from the hospital." Once you are well, you will no longer be a burden to your family.
Cheng Xin stared at her father's face and looked at him carefully. Seeing that her father looked calm without a trace of guilt, his complexion was rosy and he didn't cough when he spoke, she believed that her father did not sneak back to save the hospital fees.
"Dad, come with me to the drying yard first. Everyone is talking about you." Cheng Xin pulled her father's arm, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Cheng Cunzhi touched his head, looking confused, wondering, besides his wife and children, who else would talk about him?
He reached out and picked up the shoulder pole again, saying, "I'll go home and put my things down first."
Cheng Xin tugged at her father's arm and pulled him towards the drying yard: "No need. This is a good opportunity to let everyone know that you're back."
Cheng Cunzhi didn't understand what his daughter was saying, so he had to cooperate and followed her to the drying yard, muttering in his heart that he didn't know what this girl was up to.
The drying yard was bustling with activity. Several large pots were set up in different areas, and the corn in the pots was "crackling" and popping, and the air in the drying yard was filled with a sweet aroma.
The wooden barrel was filled with corn kernels, and the firewood was piled up like a small mountain. People had their own duties, some adding firewood, some stirring the frying, and some helping to pack the corn.
As soon as Cheng Xin appeared, everyone looked up, smiled, and greeted her enthusiastically.
Someone recognized Cheng Cunzhi and was shocked: "Old Cheng? Why did you cut your hair so short? I almost didn't recognize you."
Aunt He shouted, "Look, our captain is back!"
This shout instantly made the drying yard boil, and everyone's eyes were focused on Cheng Cunzhi.
Erdan's father, who was adding firewood, stood up and waved to Cheng Cunzhi: "Old Cheng, I've been waiting for you to come back!"
Several young men came over, and one of them with a crew cut said with a smile, "Uncle Cheng, we will work with you from now on. You can help us make more money!"
Cheng Cunzhi was confused by the sudden enthusiasm. It took him a while to realize that the captain everyone was calling was actually himself.
His face was full of doubt. He looked at his daughter in bewilderment and asked, "Team leader? When did I become the team leader? What are you all looking at? Do I look that much like Wang Fugui?" If Wang Fugui heard others calling him team leader, he might make things difficult for their family.
Cheng Xin pushed her father forward and asked him to greet everyone. She laughed quietly in the back: "Dad, everyone is right. You are the captain now."
She covered her mouth with her hands and her eyes curved into crescents.
Cheng Cunzhi stopped suddenly, and Cheng Xin was caught off guard and almost bumped into her father.
Cheng Cunzhi turned around and looked at his daughter helplessly: "My daughter, I have only been in the hospital for more than ten days. I am not stupid. How did you manage to coax the villagers to organize such a big welcoming banquet for me?"
He looked at the busy crowd and piles of pots and stoves in the drying yard, and felt that this was a special welcome ceremony prepared by his daughter for him.
The news from the brigade was blocked and did not reach the county town. Cheng Cunzhi had no channels to receive news while in the hospital and had no idea what was happening in the brigade.
Cheng Cunzhi felt uncomfortable under everyone's eager gazes.
Grandpa Zhang walked out of the crowd, raised his hand and patted his shoulder: "During the days you were in the hospital, the team lost its backbone. Thanks to your daughter, we found a way to make a living by making corn into popcorn and selling it. Not only did we make back the loss of grain, but everyone's pockets were filled up. The comrades in the commune praised us for 'daring to break new ground'!"
Aunt Li added, "You can read, and you were even loaned out to the commune to be a scorekeeper a few years ago. We've all agreed to elect you as the team leader, so don't refuse. This position belongs to you!"
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