"I just asked around, and I heard that the new Secretary An might be from our Zhaoshan County. Otherwise, why would he give up such a bright future and come to this remote place?"
"How could such a powerful figure emerge from our Zhaoshan County? Isn't it said that Secretary An is highly regarded by the leaders in the capital?"
"You never know," the other person whispered, "Don't you remember the top scorer in our county's college entrance exam seven years ago? His last name was also An. Do you think it could be him?"
Li Qiushui was shocked.
The youthful and high-spirited look of that young man back then is still vivid in my mind.
She always felt that the An family must have been very successful. How could a small place produce someone with such magnanimity and intelligence?
As for the interviews in the newspapers, she simply didn't believe them. Her daughter had been married for so many years, how could she not know what kind of people her family was like?
The child relies entirely on himself and has nothing to do with his family's education. If you have to say there is any connection, it is at most to support his studies.
Could it really be him?
She worked hard for half her life to climb from an ordinary worker to the director of the women's department, and then to the deputy director of the commune.
It will take several more years before I can become the president of Ping'an Commune.
This is probably her highest position in her life.
But this relative of mine became the highest leader of a county after finishing his studies.
It's not that she doesn't understand the importance of studying, but she has never heard of anyone becoming such a high-ranking official after studying.
I seem to have rarely heard from An Jingzhi since he went to college. I only know that he later studied for a master's degree.
It seems that he is still so outstanding in college. People with ability will never be overshadowed anywhere.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, the mysterious secretary arrived on time.
He was wearing a serious Zhongshan suit, had a tall figure, and did not have the most popular square face nowadays, but he had a handsome face.
But his aura makes people ignore his age. He is full of majesty and dignity, which is natural.
"Secretary An."
"Is this Secretary An?"
"Oh my god, so young?"
"Why do I feel like he looks familiar?"
"Could it really be the top scorer in the college entrance examination from seven years ago?"
Everyone was inquiring and guessing.
Only Li Qiushui was shocked and speechless.
It really is An Jingzhi.
Only after An Jingzhi introduced himself did everyone really dare to confirm that he was the top scholar seven years ago who made Zhaoshan County and even the whole country famous.
Li Qiushui watched him talking in an orderly and authoritative manner.
She saw that the leaders who usually had to smile and say nice things to her boss, the president, were crowding in front of her, trying to make themselves familiar.
Until the end of the meeting, the person next to Li Qiu Shui gently nudged her and asked her to look at An Jingzhi who was surrounded by people.
"Isn't this someone from your daughter's in-laws' family? Considered your junior, why don't you go up and have a word? If this person can speak up for you, you can get rid of this secondary name this year."
Li Qiu Shui stood there in a daze. Not long ago, she was worried that the fourth son of the An family would be a burden to her daughter.
Now the fourth son of the An family has become the boss of a well-known transportation company in the province and is doing very well.
The greedy girl in his family also follows her mother to help with logistics in the company. She looks smart and capable, and has more momentum than her.
She helped her son-in-law, whom she favored, to be transferred to the commune through connections. She should have been satisfied with this. Both the couple had stable jobs and their children were well-behaved and sensible.
But compared with the fourth son of the An family, nothing seems worth mentioning.
"Alright everyone, I'm new here and there are still a lot of things I haven't sorted out, so I won't be participating in any activities. Regarding the task I've assigned to you, I hope you'll compile the data into a report and submit it as soon as possible. That's all for today."
As soon as An Jingzhi finished speaking, everyone left with regret.
Li Qiu Shui thought about it and decided not to go up and disturb him.
Just as she turned to step out the door, An Jingzhi's voice sounded from behind.
"Aunt."
Li Qiushui turned around and looked around in confusion before she was sure that An Jingzhi was really calling her.
To be honest, she and An Jingzhi didn't seem to have had much contact. She invited him to dinner a few times when she was in the commune primary school, and the last time was the banquet before An Jingzhi went to college.
"Aunt," An Jingzhi said with a smile, "I was not able to say hello to you just now. Please don't be offended."
Facing the younger generation, Li Qiu Shui felt flustered and at a loss.
"It's okay, it's okay. We shouldn't speak casually in serious situations." The commune president who had been talking to Li Qiu Shui looked at the two people chatting enviously.
An Jingzhi said: "Aunt, I just arrived today and haven't had time to go home yet. Please come to my house for dinner tomorrow. I heard that my fifth uncle and fifth aunt are all in the commune. Please help notify them when you go back."
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The village hasn't been this lively for a long time since An Jingzhi went to college.
The news that An Jingzhi graduated, became an official in the capital, and returned to the county to serve as secretary and would soon return to the village spread around at the fastest speed.
Grandma An, who is already eighty years old, has clear eyesight and agile legs and feet.
Hearing that her proudest grandson was about to return to the village, she called everyone back and started washing and cleaning.
The house at home has changed a lot.
An Guorong and An Guohua paid for the demolition of the old house and rebuilt it into a three-story building. Now it is the most imposing house in the entire village.
Grandma An has become more energetic and hopeful over the years. Her hair is combed sleekly and she directs the family members climbing up and down with great energy. Even the cement at the door is washed clean over and over again with water.
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