Chapter 303: A good woman brings prosperity to three generations, a fierce woman ruins a clan

Sui Feng Hotel.

Deng Yunheng ate the long-missed Bobai flavor and finished three bowls of rice in a row before he put down the bowl comfortably and said, "After eating so much, the food from my hometown is still the best!"

Deng Yunsong, who had put down his bowl a long time ago, smiled and said, "Second brother, there should be a lot of delicious food in Beijing. You haven't eaten the flavors of your hometown for a long time, so you feel this way. After eating a few more meals at home, I guess you will start to miss the delicious food in Beijing again!"

"That's the truth. No matter how delicious the food is, it won't taste good if you eat too much. That's why you have to change the food frequently."

At this point, Deng Yunheng took a sip of tea, then looked at his sister and said, "Sister, while it's still early, why don't you call out my future brother-in-law so I can meet him?"

It has been a while since she started guarding the house, so Deng Yunzhen was not shy about being called her future brother-in-law. She calmly replied, "He led a team to the countryside to handle official business today, and he probably hasn't come back yet!"

Deng Yunheng said with some disappointment: "That's quite unfortunate."

"If you want to see Director Zhu, you can see him tomorrow. Yunheng, you should tell us about your participation in the National Day Parade!"

Deng Yuntai took over the conversation and said, "We saw it on TV that day when you and your classmates held up the banner greeting Mr. Deng. It was a very exciting scene. Many of our diners couldn't help but cheer loudly!"

Deng Yunsong said: "Yes, second brother, you were so handsome at that time!"

Deng Shirong was also very curious about his second son's experience. After all, such an opportunity was really rare. For many people, being able to participate in such a historical event was something they could brag about for the rest of their lives.

Other relatives, including Mr. Zhang Guangzong, were also curious about Deng Yunheng's experience.

Deng Yunheng then recounted some details of his participation in the military parade and the origin of the banner greeting Mr. Deng, which made everyone very excited.

After talking about the National Day, Deng Yunheng looked at his father and said, "Dad, I am now the vice president of the Student Union."

Deng Shirong's eyes lit up when he heard this. If it was a fake university, being the president of the student union would not be a big deal, let alone being just a vice president. But being the vice president of the student union at Peking University is not an easy thing, whether in this era or in the future.

"Yunheng, you will graduate next year and officially join the workforce. You have been working in the student union for more than a year now. Do you have any idea about your post-graduation job arrangements? Have you decided to go into politics or business?"

When the others heard this, they all looked at Deng Yunheng.

Deng Yunheng has thought this through for more than a year. He answered firmly, "Dad, I have thought it through. I plan to go into politics after graduation. I find that I am more interested in being an official than doing business."

The choice of his second son is actually what Deng Shirong hopes to see.

To be honest, after he was reborn in this life, his family was destined to never be short of money. His second son chose to go into business, which at most would increase the family's wealth. But in fact, after people achieve financial freedom, the increase in wealth is just a number and does not have much meaning.

But if the second son chooses to go into politics, it is very likely that a high-ranking official will emerge in the family.

my country has been a country that values ​​officials since ancient times. The social status of officials is always higher than that of rich people (don’t compare billionaires with village heads, such a comparison is meaningless). Therefore, if a family has a high-ranking official, it means that the family is rich and powerful, which is naturally better than simply being rich.

Moreover, if nothing unexpected happens, the third son will continue to go into politics in this life. In this way, the two brothers can support each other, which is better than one person fighting alone.

However, having said that, although Deng Shirong hoped that his second son would choose to go into politics, he was a little conflicted because the risks of going into politics were not comparable to those of going into business. In business, as long as you do your business honestly and don't do anything crooked, even if you fail, you can just start over again. It's no big deal.

But being in politics is different. It is no exaggeration to describe it as thrilling at every step.

Of course, if you don’t seek advancement and just want to be a small leader at a low level and get by on that meager salary, then you naturally don’t have to face various risks.

"Yun Heng, the road to politics is not so easy to walk. You need to face all kinds of difficulties and dangers. Are you sure you have thought it through?"

"Make sure you think it through!"

Deng Shirong nodded and said, "Since you have thought it through, then do it according to your idea. I only have one request for you, that is, I want you to be a good official, a good official who is dedicated to the happiness of the people."

Deng Yunheng responded solemnly: "Dad, don't worry, I won't let you down!" His father is the head of the clan and is leading the entire clan to become rich. Naturally, he has to follow his father's example. Once he becomes an official, he must also lead the people under his rule to the road to prosperity.

Deng Yuntai asked, "Yunheng, I heard that those of you who graduated from Peking University and joined the workforce are at least at the township head level. Is that true?"

Deng Yunheng smiled and said, "If you choose to work at the grassroots level, your starting level will indeed not be lower than that of a township head."

Zhang Guangzong was filled with emotion when he heard this: "To be an official, one must be a cultured person!"

Deng Yunzhen deeply agreed with what Grandpa Zhang said. Her fiancé Zhu Junjie risked his life to go to the battlefield, won second-class merit, and also had a high school education. He usually performed very well and was appreciated by his superiors. With so many factors added together, he was able to become a deputy director of the Public Security Bureau after demobilization, which was only at the same level as the village head.

Her younger brother, when he graduated from school and started working, was at this level.

The value of Peking University is really frighteningly high.

Deng Yuntai was also deeply moved after hearing his brother's personal confirmation. He was also sincerely happy for his brother. He said happily: "Yunheng, when you join the workforce next year, won't I have a village chief brother? It will be so prestigious to tell others about this!"

Everyone couldn't help but laugh when they heard this.

After chatting for a while, Deng Yunheng asked, "Dad, generally speaking, when we graduate and start working, our superiors will ask for our opinions. Do you think it's better for me to join the central ministries, provincial agencies, or municipal units in big cities, or go directly to the grassroots level?"

Only the most outstanding Peking University students of this era would dare to say such a thing.

Although Deng Shirong was just an ordinary citizen, his third son was a department-level cadre in his previous life, so he knew a little about this. When he heard his second son's question, he said based on his understanding: "If you join a ministry or agency, the advantage is that you will be promoted quickly, and the work is not as hard as at the grassroots level. The disadvantage is that without grassroots work experience, it is impossible to move up to a higher position.

The advantage of working at the grassroots level is that there is a big stage and many opportunities, which is the only way for cadres to become successful.

As the saying goes, practice breeds talent and experience breeds talents. Only by going to the grassroots level to undergo training, deeply understanding the sufferings and well-being of the masses, and working hard to improve the ability to deal with practical problems can one grow into a qualified cadre.

The disadvantage is that the work at the grassroots level is more arduous, and the path from the grassroots to the top is extremely difficult.

Therefore, my suggestion is to join an advanced ministry, and then go to the grassroots level after being promoted. It may be better to start directly from the county level at that time.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion. I don’t know much about the officialdom, so you can only use it as a reference. You can also ask your mentor or classmates whose elders are in politics to learn more about it and then make a choice based on your actual situation.

Deng Yunheng nodded repeatedly. His father was just an ordinary man, and it was remarkable that he had such insight. He said, "Okay, I understand!"

Deng Shirong also warned: "If you choose to work at the grassroots level, never choose your hometown. You must remember this."

Deng Yunheng was surprised and asked, "Dad, why is this happening?"

Deng Shirong said: "It's not easy to work in Bobai, especially in the area of ​​family planning. If you come back to work in this area, it will be difficult to achieve results. So you can choose to work anywhere, but not Bobai."

Zhang Guangzong couldn't help but interrupt, "You really have to listen to your father. We in Bobai have strong clan values ​​and we must give birth to sons. You know it's hard to make achievements in family planning here, and you will be hated by others. There's really no need to go back to Bobai to work."

Deng Yunheng thought about the atmosphere in the village and said with great approval: "That's true. If I go to the grassroots level, I won't go back to Bobai!"

…

The next day at noon.

Deng Yunheng finally met his future brother-in-law.

Looking at the handsome Director Zhu, Deng Yunheng felt satisfied. No wonder he was recognized by his sister and father. He was the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau at such a young age and he looked good. He was indeed an excellent candidate.

After greeting each other, Zhu Junjie said with a smile on his face: "I've heard about you from your sister a long time ago. By the way, we are alumni. I'm from Class 17 of Songshan High School."

Deng Yunheng smiled and said, "It's indeed a coincidence, but we were in the same commune before, so it's not surprising that we went to the same high school."

Zhu Junjie nodded and said, "It's not surprising. I just admire you so much. Even from a school like Songshan High School, you were able to get into Peking University. When I heard your sister talk about it, I was stunned. I couldn't believe it was true."

Deng Yunheng understood the other party's surprise. Before him, no student from Songshan High School had ever been admitted to a key university, let alone the top Peking University. This was a breakthrough in the school's history and would be written into the school's history.

The two were genuine alumni, and both sides were interested in getting close to each other, so naturally they became familiar with each other quickly.

After Zhu Junjie went to work, Deng Yunheng said to his sister: "Sister, it seems that Director Zhu is really good and worthy of you."

Deng Yunzhen smiled and said, "I only benefit from my father and your brother, otherwise I would not be worthy of him."

Deng Yunheng said, "Sister, please don't say that. Others may not know how good you are, but as your brother, don't I know it? It is absolutely a blessing for the Zhu family to marry you."

He was not just saying this. In Deng Yunheng's eyes, his sister was the most typical good wife and mother, and whoever married her would be a blessing.

Deng Yunzhen smiled but said nothing. In the eyes of her family, she was naturally the best. However, she knew her own business. She had no academic qualifications and no good looks. If she didn't rely on her parents and brothers, how could she compare to the young and promising Director Zhu!

She naturally didn't know that her character as a good wife and mother was the most precious thing.

A good woman brings prosperity to three generations, while a fierce woman ruins a family. This is not just talk.

Once a man marries a woman with a bad temper, who never gives him face no matter what the occasion, and who often makes the family in turmoil, it will be extremely difficult for him to succeed in his career, or even impossible for him to succeed at all.

I won’t go into the big principles, but I believe that anyone who has experienced it will understand the importance of having a virtuous wife at home.

…

The twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month.

Deng Shirong and others took Bu Zhongshi’s truck home to celebrate the New Year.

In this era, there were not many cars and traffic supervision was not as strict as in later generations. This was also the main reason why those large buses were wildly overloaded.

For a large truck like the Bu Zhongshi one, as long as people and goods are not mixed together, it is fine to drive it anywhere even if it is full of people, and the traffic supervision station will not care.

On the way home, Deng Shirong felt that it was time to arrange for his own car!

After arriving home, they rested for a few minutes and then Bu Dashi, Liu Aihong, Zhang Xiuping and Deng Yunzhen were busy making a fire and cooking.

Liang Yuqing, who was visiting for the first time, also wanted to help in the kitchen, but was stopped by Deng Shirong, who said, "Teacher Liang, just let them do it. This is your first time at home, so let Ah Zhu show you around."

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Deng Yunzhu smiled and said, "Second cousin, let me show you around!"

Liang Yuqing smiled and nodded: "Okay then!"

So, Liang Yuqing began to visit the house under the guidance of Deng Yunzhu.

Although it is already 1985 and the large blue brick and tile houses are not as unique as they were a few years ago, it is still extremely rare in rural areas to see several large blue brick and tile houses connected together.

Moreover, each house is not only fully furnished, but also equipped with an independent bathroom. This layout has won praise from Liang Yuqing, who grew up in a county town.

After touring the house, Liang Yuqing asked, "Azhu, I heard from your cousin that you are studying at Songshan High School now. How are your grades?"

Deng Yunzhu said embarrassedly: "Second cousin, my academic performance is just average, and my ranking in the class is also in the middle and lower. It's good enough that I can finish high school."

Liang Yuqing smiled and said, "For us girls, having a high school diploma is pretty impressive!"

Deng Yunzhu nodded and said, "That's true. Take our village for example. Many girls don't even finish elementary school. Very few can go to junior high school, let alone high school. I also dropped out after elementary school. Later, my dad persuaded me to go back to school."

Liang Yuqing didn't expect this to happen. She said with emotion: "My uncle is a good judge of vision. Fortunately, you listened to him and went back to school. There is a real difference between graduating from elementary school and graduating from high school!"

Deng Yunzhu smiled and said, "I know. I didn't understand it before. At that time, the girls in the village would stop studying after a few years. My academic performance was not very good, so I dropped out of school like them. Now I think it was stupid."

Liang Yuqing said: "Now that you are in high school, things are completely different. What are your plans when you graduate?"

Deng Yunzhu shook her head and said, "I haven't thought about what to do after graduation yet. I'll just listen to my dad's arrangements when the time comes!"

Liang Yuqing said: "If you can get into a technical secondary school, college or university, it would be the best. If you really can't get in, I suggest you go to our county's normal school to study for two years. When you graduate, you will be a probationary elementary school teacher. After a year of probation, if you pass, you can become a formal elementary school teacher, which is actually quite good."

Deng Yunzhu laughed and said, "Second cousin, I am not good at studying, how can I be a teacher?"

Liang Yuqing smiled and said, "That's not the case. Many of our current teachers don't have as high academic qualifications as you do, because our county's normal school recruits students from several aspects, including junior high school graduates, high school graduates, and even private teachers.

You are a high school graduate after all, which is considered highly educated. I also went to a normal school after graduating from high school."

Deng Yunzhu knew that her second cousin's wife had good intentions in telling her this. Although she was not interested, she did not refuse directly. She just nodded and said, "Okay, I'll remember it. I'll talk about it after I graduate. If my father has no other plans for me by then, I'll consider whether to continue my studies at the Normal College."

Liang Yuqing smiled and said, "In fact, being a teacher is pretty good. Teaching primary school students is not stressful, and there are many holidays. I don't know how many people envy me for having a summer vacation and a winter vacation."

Deng Yunzhu said: "Teachers do have the most holidays."

While the two were chatting, Deng Yunheng also started chatting with the villagers.

The villagers watched the previous National Day military parade on TV. Deng Yunheng and other classmates' action of holding banners earned him a few precious seconds of camera time. This experience not only made him proud, but also made the whole village and even the entire clan proud.

You don't have to be awesome yourself to brag. If your relatives, friends or even clan members are awesome, you can brag about them too.

Now the villagers are asking Deng Yunheng about some details about his participation in the National Day military parade, so that when they talk about it with others in the future, they can brag about it.

Soon, Bu Dashi and others prepared the meal, and only then did the villagers leave with reluctance.

After a sumptuous meal, Bu Dafang's family of three, as well as Bu Dashi and his wife, left with the New Year's goods given by their uncle and got on their brother Bu Zhongshi's truck.

…

The 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, noon.

Bangba Village.

Deng Changxiong and his family are eating fried cassava dumplings.

For nearly a hundred years, the diet of the entire Shuangwang territory has been porridge with whole grains such as taro, sweet potato, cassava, etc. for three meals a day. Generally, thin porridge is eaten in the morning and evening, and whole grains are eaten at noon.

Nowadays, with the improvement of living standards, many families have started to eat dinner, the most important meal of the day. However, the habit of eating porridge in the morning and whole grains at noon has been maintained until the late 1990s, when it gradually changed.

But what changed in later generations was the meal of coarse grains at noon, while eating porridge in the morning remained unchanged and had long become a habit.

"Dad, the clan leader sent someone to inform you that in addition to the scholarships, there is another very important matter to discuss at today's clan meeting. What do you think it is? Is Tenglong Bus Company going to distribute dividends?" The person asking the question was Deng Changxiong's eldest son Deng Siji, who is already eighteen years old this year.

Upon hearing this, Si Ji's mother instantly perked up.

Their family invested a lot of money in Tenglong Passenger Transport Company. Their shares were second only to the clan leader and Deng Changbao of Jimaoling Village. Naturally, they were more concerned about the company's dividends. After all, that was a lot of money! During the Spring Festival last year, the company earned more than 400,000 yuan, and on average, one share was about 150 yuan. Their family owned 22 shares in total, which was 3,300 yuan.

Of course, all the money earned from last year's Spring Festival travel rush and this year's was invested in buying a car.

The company even took out a loan from a bank.

However, the company now owns 1.5 times more buses than last year. It is said that the company earns more than 20,000 yuan every day during this Spring Festival travel season. It is estimated that the company can earn millions of yuan in one Spring Festival travel season, which is not a small amount.

On average, one share can get about 380 yuan, and their 22 shares can get more than 8,000 yuan.

Of course she was concerned about such a large sum of money.

Deng Changxiong shook his head and said, "The clan leader will definitely talk about the company's dividend issue, but this time the clan meeting said there are important things to discuss, so they must be referring to other things."

Si Ji's mother asked, "Do you think the company will distribute dividends after this Spring Festival travel season?"

Deng Changxiong said uncertainly: "There should be dividends, right? It depends on whether the clan leader has other plans!"

Deng Siji continued: "It is possible that he will keep it to buy more cars!"

Deng Changxiong said: "We will know the specific situation when we go to the clan meeting later. You can go and listen if you have nothing to do."

…

After lunch, the entire village where the Naye Deng family lived gathered together and began to head towards the ancestral hall of the Naye Deng family.

Along the way, the tribesmen were talking a lot, trying to guess what the clan leader meant by the important matter to be discussed.

Apart from speculating about this matter, the most discussed issue is Tenglong Bus Company.

After the arrival of the Spring Festival travel rush, with the surge in passenger numbers, some clan members have come back to say that the company's daily profit is now no less than 25,000 yuan. This huge profit made the clan members who heard about it very happy.

Those members of the tribe who have read a lot of books have already calculated that if calculated based on the income during the Spring Festival travel rush, even if only one share was purchased at the beginning, he would have earned about 10 yuan at the end of the day.

10 yuan a day may not sound like much, but you have to know that it was only 1985 and many employees in public institutions earned less than 50 yuan a month. This comparison shows how high this income was.

What's more, except for a very few people, who doesn't have two or three shares in the company? If you don't have to do anything in a day, you can earn twenty or thirty yuan. This will make everyone happy for a long time.

(End of this chapter)