On the way back, just like on the way there, we upheld the spirit of hard work and frugality to the very end.
It wasn't that Xu Xiangyang couldn't endure hardship, but rather that he felt Director Yang's actions were truly unnecessary.
Director Yang already enjoys good benefits; can he really help others if he eats meager food while he himself is?
Wouldn't it be better for him to do his job well and serve the people, thus helping others more?
Therefore, Xu Xiangyang felt that doing this would only damage his own health and would not provide any real help to others.
Director Yang is usually a very conscientious person, but if he put more effort into his work, he would definitely be even better.
Back at their workplace, the two first reported their whereabouts, and then parted ways.
Xu Xiangyang also applied for two days off this time. They only get a maximum of two days off when they go on business trips, no more.
However, he felt that his arm had almost recovered during this period, but thinking about what happened before, he decided to take more leave.
Using his previous sick leave, Xu Xiangyang took a month's leave this time.
Master Chen understood his situation, and since he wasn't busy during this period, he gave him a month's leave.
Xu Xiangyang went home and first delivered the items back to the brigade. He also took some things out of his spatial storage.
When Liu Hai saw him riding back on his bicycle carrying two large bags of things, he immediately laughed.
"Great! Xiangyang is really something. Come on, let's go to the brigade headquarters for some water first." He chuckled and led the group into the brigade headquarters, then called the accountant over to play the announcement over the loudspeaker.
Let those who need it go to the brigade headquarters. Notifying each household is too troublesome, so this method is faster.
Some people, upon hearing there was something to exchange, would rush off with their money. Getting something for free is a rare opportunity; once you miss it, it's gone forever.
The brigade headquarters was suddenly crowded with people, and Liu Hai made arrangements for everyone to send one person from each household, otherwise there would be no room inside.
Although the others were unhappy, they did not object; at this point, everyone wanted to buy something useful.
Xu Xiangyang waited inside. He would tell people the price of whatever they wanted to buy, and they could buy what they wanted; if they didn't want to buy something, they could go outside.
Of course, some people inside made sarcastic remarks, especially Old Mrs. Xu, who came alone and was unhappy to see such a scene.
"Hey, Captain, isn't this just speculation and profiteering? It's so chaotic outside right now, don't let the whole brigade get dragged into it."
After she finished speaking, she incited the people waiting behind her.
Chaos erupted, and the others were frightened. After all, even if it was a cheap item, it wasn't worth risking a fight over something so trivial.
Zhang Xiufen thought that since the items were expensive and Xu Xiangyang had brought them back, she should take them back as a gift to herself.
They're actually selling it now? And I have to pay for it myself, I can't help but feel really uncomfortable.
Xu Xiangyang watched coldly. To be honest, even if he didn't take these things back, he could still sell them to Brother Liu in the black market, since that's what he does for a living.
Not only do you not have to worry about it, but the price won't be low either.
Seeing this, Liu Hai cursed Zhang Xiufen, that old hag, in his heart. After all, who didn't know what she was thinking? She just wanted to see other people's lives getting better and better.
He said loudly, "If you're not happy, you can go back first! Whoever isn't buying can leave! I've swallowed my pride and begged Xiangyang for this today. Do you think he's so bored that he'd buy things for you?"
If this gets out, I'll make sure they pay for it!
After he said that, no one dared to speak. The number of coupons issued by the brigade each year was limited, and there was no way to buy fabric to make clothes.
Now that Xu Xiangyang has brought back such a large amount of stuff, it has not only solved everyone's urgent needs, but also allowed many people to buy things they had been unable to purchase before.
Those who had already bought things started agreeing with Liu Hai, and those who were in line later saw the items on the table and also wanted some of them, so they started saying nice things to him.
When Zhang Xiufen saw that no one was on her team anymore and that the team leader was giving her an unfriendly look, she quickly slipped away.
Liu Hai was seething with anger. He hadn't thought much of the Xu family before, since they weren't his family.
Looking back now, those people were really brainless.
They can't seize opportunities, yet they're thinking of causing trouble!
"Xiangyang, don't be angry. Tonight, I'll have a good talk with Old Xu," Liu Hai advised, afraid that Xu Xiangyang would be unhappy.
He should have called Old Xu "Uncle" instead, but this time he just called him "Old Xu".
Xu Xiangyang didn't speak, but nodded while sitting to the side.
As long as the captain's attitude is clear, he won't turn against him.
This cooperation was only possible because Xu Guangtian and his wife had always been here. Previously, Xu Xiangyang had tried to persuade them to go to the city, but they refused.
Then we can only try to smooth things over with the brigade and ask Liu Hai to take good care of the couple.
Liu Hai indeed thought so too. Look at Xu Xiangyang's attitude; he's completely devoid of vitality.
We really need to take better care of Xu Guangtian and his wife in the future. They should be given easy jobs like watching tools that pay well.
The morning passed quickly, and everyone bought what they wanted. No one had a bad word to say about Xu Xiangyang.
Of course, this excludes the Xu family, who are not ordinary people.
The atmosphere in the Xu family was tense; no one dared to speak. Mrs. Xu had just returned and embellished the story, making it very infuriating.
Xu Xiangyang, relying on the brigade leader's backing, treated her without any respect and refused to sell her anything.
Old Xu tossed his pipe, then tucked it into his belt, sighed, and said, "If you're not going to sell, then you're not going to sell. Didn't you tell them you were cutting ties? If that's the case, why bother going?"
He had already heard about Zhang Xiufen's situation, and there was no way to hide it anymore.
Although Xu Xiangyang has become successful now, it's a pity that we've lost contact, but it doesn't necessarily mean I have to curry favor with him.
He agreed to the family division in the first place, so there's no use regretting it now.
Unlike Zhang Xiufen, who only saw external benefits, Old Xu was focused on his eldest grandson's future career as a cadre after graduating from university.
Schools are currently closed, but that doesn't mean they'll be closed indefinitely. At most, students will be able to return to school in two years.
If a cadre comes from our family, he'll be able to hold his head high wherever he goes.
When Zhang Xiufen heard him say that, she didn't say anything more. Anyway, the relationship was over, and there was no use regretting it later.
She was just furious; how could anyone be so successful?
Xu Xiangmin listened silently. He was the most perceptive person; there was little hope of universities resuming classes, otherwise he wouldn't have encouraged Zhang Xiufen to try and take a job.
Old Xu doesn't seem to care now, but I guess he'll start to have some thoughts about it eventually.
Xu Xiangmin felt that he still needed to go out and build connections, otherwise being a scorekeeper for the rest of his life would be too unambitious.
Even being a sales clerk in the commune is a hundred times better than staying at home!
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