Mo Yuan hadn't taken Bao Ruijin's promise to heart, since he had clear plans and goals for his future and didn't want to change them because of other people's arrangements.
However, during dinner that evening, he inadvertently brought up the matter, which caused a huge uproar.
Upon hearing the news, Mo Youshan and Yu Xiu'e were overjoyed and overjoyed. They laughed almost hysterically, their faces beaming with happiness and pride. Yu Xiu'e even couldn't help but shed tears, exclaiming, "This is truly a blessing from our ancestors!"
Mo Youshan excitedly talked about going to the ancestral graves the next day to burn paper money and tell the ancestors the good news, letting them know that the family had produced a promising child. He felt that this was like a blessing from heaven, a source of pride for the family.
Although Mo Yuan tried to explain that the matter was not yet finalized, and that it was only a verbal promise from Bao Ruijin, and that the specific position might not be important—perhaps just an ordinary clerk—the elderly couple didn't care about these details at all. They believed that as long as they could get a job in a state-owned factory, it would be a secure job, guaranteeing them a lifetime of comfort. Moreover, this was a position in a county-level government agency—a dream come true.
The reason the whole family valued Lin Xue so much was not only because of her gentle and virtuous personality and outstanding appearance, but more importantly because she was a female educated youth from the city. However, the real reason why Lin Xue became the focus of the family was that Xiu'e and Mo Youshan regarded her as a lucky star for the family.
Ever since Mo Yuan rescued Lin Xue from the river when she attempted suicide, brought her home, and promised to marry her, Mo Yuan underwent a dramatic change. He was no longer the idle, good-for-nothing man he once was, but had become diligent and responsible. The elderly couple superstitiously believed that it was Lin Xue's appearance that changed Mo Yuan, so the whole family, starting with the two of them, showed Lin Xue extra care and attention.
Regardless, this was a joyous occasion and deserved a celebration. Mo Youshan solemnly instructed Mo Yuan to take Bao Ruijin's instructions seriously and to strive for the position of public servant. Yu Xiu'e was overjoyed and declared that she would spread the news tomorrow to put pressure on Mo Yuan, leaving him both amused and helpless.
Seeing his parents so happy, Mo Yuan felt a warm feeling well up in his heart.
He realized that he had always been the apple of his family's eye, and no matter what he did, they would unconditionally support and care for him. Although he had been mischievous and caused his family a lot of worry, he had now grown into a responsible, mature, and stable man, and had married a virtuous and kind wife, enjoying a happy and fulfilling family life. Thinking of this, Mo Yuan felt incredibly gratified and content.
As expected, Yu Xiu'e was indeed someone who couldn't keep a secret.
Just one day later, the news spread like wildfire throughout the village, attracting widespread attention and discussion. Everyone in the village seemed to be talking about Mo Yuan's upcoming job in the county town; some expressed envy, while others offered their congratulations.
However, regardless of their opinions, no one doubted the authenticity of the news.
Today, the entire Xiaomozhuang Village knows Mo Yuan's situation very well.
All of this is thanks to Yu Xiu'e's habit of chatting with others on the street, sometimes even unintentionally revealing important information.
Now, almost everyone knows about the deep friendship between Mo Yuan and County Head Bao Ruijin and Public Security Bureau Chief Li Jianguo. Some people once harbored resentment towards Mo Yuan's sudden rise to power, but now they dare not easily offend him.
Even many people in the second team, where the Mo Yougan family was located, would take the initiative to greet Mo Yuan warmly when they saw him, and no longer had the behavior of contradicting Mo Yuan as before.
Mo Yuan was neither surprised nor concerned about these changes. He chose to let things take their course, believing that this would at least prevent others from causing him trouble behind his back.
Moreover, he was too busy with his own affairs to pay attention to such trivial matters. So he simply laughed off the villagers' rumors and didn't take them to heart at all.
On the way to the home of village secretary Mo Youxian, he was greeted by enthusiastic villagers, some of whom even came closer, unable to resist asking if the recent rumors about Mo Yuan in the village were true. Faced with these inquiries and concerns, Mo Yuan simply smiled slightly and did not answer their questions directly. Instead, he cleverly changed the subject, making people even more unsure of his true situation.
Mo Yuan knew that excessive explanation or clarification would only cause more unnecessary trouble and speculation. Therefore, he decided to remain silent and let people figure it out for themselves. This deliberately mysterious attitude only fueled people's curiosity and anticipation.
Mo Yuan seized the opportunity to quickly leave the scene and continued towards Mo Youxian's house. After all, he still had many important matters to attend to in the next two days. According to Bao Ruijin, the foreign businessmen would soon be arriving in Xiangcheng County for an inspection. He needed to take this opportunity to properly arrange the village affairs as soon as possible.
Previously, Mo Youxian had managed to obtain a small batch of steel bars through connections, but they had already been used up. The village still needs more sewer covers, a problem Mo Yuan has already solved. He came to see Mo Youxian today hoping to go to the county with him to resolve this matter.
Last time, Tian Yushan promised to issue them a permit to help solve some of the steel reinforcement issues, and Mo Yuan had been keeping that in mind. Taking advantage of the remaining time, Mo Yuan planned to resolve this matter quickly so that village affairs wouldn't be disrupted during his absence and could continue as usual.
Mo Yuan thought to himself that when he returned to the village next time, it would be completely transformed. The roads would be newly paved, and the sewers would be repaired, making life much more convenient. Thinking of this, Mo Yuan couldn't help but feel excited.
After explaining the situation to Mo Youxian, Mo Yuan and Mo Youxian rode their bicycles together to the county. After arriving at the county government compound, they were allowed entry after being greeted by the gatekeeper. Upon seeing Tian Yushan, Tian Yushan looked at Mo Yuan and jokingly said, "Well, your food must be really bad. You're already here to collect the debt after only one day? You're in a real hurry!"
Mo Yuan quickly explained, "Secretary Tian, you misunderstood. I'm not here to collect debts. I've already accepted Bao Ruijin's appointment and decided to take on the task of entertaining foreign businessmen, which is why I'm in such a hurry."
Tian Yushan nodded after hearing Mo Yuan's words, understanding his meaning. He knew Mo Yuan was a responsible person, and since he had promised, he would definitely do his best to complete the mission.
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