On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, the brigade slaughtered a pig and distributed money.
Today is the day the entire brigade holds a general meeting to distribute money, grain, and welfare benefits for the New Year, and the Changhe Brigade is especially lively.
In previous years, we would eat a special dish called "pig-killing feast" on the day of pig slaughter, and this year is no exception.
In previous years, they would have a meal together in the cold wind on the threshing ground, but today they had a better place to go. Lu Yuan told the whole brigade to go to the canteen of the food processing plant.
The food factory has already closed for the holidays, and everyone in the factory has gone home for the Chinese New Year. The canteen is empty, so it's perfect to use it.
In this cafeteria, you don't have to endure the cold air while eating, and the food tastes much better than before.
This year, the brigade's income has increased, and the dishes prepared after slaughtering pigs are more plentiful than in previous years.
Besides pork, there are also chicken, rabbit, mutton, and fish. The whole canteen is filled with a rich aroma of meat, making you dizzy with its fragrance even before you've tasted it.
Before meals, there is a general meeting of all members.
As the backbone and leader of the entire brigade, Lu Yuan naturally had to envision the future of the entire brigade, draw up some grand plans for all the members, and finally say a few auspicious words before calling it a day.
Then Lu Xiaojun, as the captain, gave a speech.
His speech was quite detailed, reporting on the entire brigade's situation throughout the year, highlighting its remarkable achievements, and addressing the most pressing question: how much money everyone would receive and what benefits they would enjoy.
I also want to talk about the village's specific plans for next year, and the benefits they will bring in the future.
Lu Xiaojun stood at the front with a megaphone, speaking eloquently, while the entire group of men, women, and children sat in their seats, grinning as they listened.
They would clap and cheer frequently.
At the same time, a passenger bus slowly drove into the Changhe Brigade, carrying Xiao Fan and the Gao and Xiao families who had come from the provincial capital.
Besides, there was another girl who was a complete stranger to everyone. Strictly speaking, no one on the bus knew her, but she knew Xiao Fan.
Back in college, she saw her come to their school to see Lu Xiaojun a few times, but Xiao Fan never paid any attention to her.
Today, when she took a bus from the neighboring city to the county bus station, she heard that the passenger buses from the county to Changhe Brigade had been suspended, which made her a little panicked.
However, she soon saw Xiao Fan leading a large group of people into a car without a route sign, so she quickly went up to him and called out to him.
And so, I hitched a ride and arrived at the Changhe Brigade.
As the car drove into a factory, she asked curiously, "Deputy County Head Xiao, where is this?"
“A food processing plant,” Xiao Fan replied simply.
Then he realized that this was probably the girl Lu Xiaojun liked, so he added another explanation.
"Today the brigade is having a feast of pork stew, and everyone is at the factory canteen. If we go home now, no one will be there, but we can come here and eat the pork stew with them."
Ji Xinmin smiled and didn't say anything more. It turned out that everyone in the brigade had gathered here, so Lu Xiaojun must be here too.
Am I about to see him?
I haven't even seen him yet, but my heart is already in turmoil.
Subconsciously, I adjusted my clothes and tidied my hair.
Xiao Fan raised an eyebrow when he saw her nervous expression.
Unexpectedly, Lu Xiaojun has found a girlfriend without anyone noticing. It's quite cheesy to think about. I watched that kid grow up, and now he has a girlfriend, while I haven't even seen a trace of one.
Without comparison, there is no harm. People who never consider personal matters are starting to reflect on whether they should find a partner.
The car stopped at the entrance of the cafeteria. Xiao Fan said to Ji Xinmin, "Comrade Ji, please keep your valuables with you. You can leave your large luggage in the car first."
Ji Xinmin nodded. "Okay, thank you."
He picked up a military green shoulder bag, but left a large suitcase in the car.
As I followed the group into the canteen, a familiar voice reached my ears.
"All members, this year, under the leadership of Comrade Lu Yuan, the brigade has reached a new height and is getting closer and closer to our goal."
"This year, everyone in our brigade moved into spacious new houses. The brigade headquarters, supply and marketing cooperative, temple, and bus station have been completed and put into use. The brigade kindergarten and primary school have also been completed. Next spring, we can go to the new schools for kindergarten and primary school."
“In the past few months, we have received a total of 7 groups of Hong Kong businessmen, comprising 14 families, and their charitable deeds amount to 6.78 million. In addition, the sales of rabbit farms and pig farms this year are also quite high, at 182,000 and 265,000 respectively, both of which are higher than last year.”
"good!"
"Clap clap clap clap clap..."
"Ahhhhh..."
The villagers clapped and cheered happily, many screamed excitedly, and some even jumped up and down on the spot...
People expressed their joy in various ways.
Both Ji Xinmin's and Gao Xiao's families stood there stunned.
How can a large team earn so much money in a year?
Six or seven million!
Such a niche number; I've never heard of it before.
At this moment, Ji Xinmin finally understood why he, a graduate of Tsinghua University, insisted on returning to his hometown brigade instead of accepting the assigned job.
This place offered him even more room to showcase his talents. A brigade that wanted to reach this level definitely needed talented people, and as a top student in the village, he also had an inescapable responsibility.
"Members, although this amount of money seems like a lot, our brigade still needs a lot of money for construction, including two schools (junior and senior high), a clinic, and a hotel, etc. This amount may not be enough. But don't worry, we'll take it slowly, and we can earn even more next year."
"Although the money can still be used, we must have a prosperous New Year this year. After a collective discussion among the brigade cadres, it was decided to distribute 500,000 yuan to everyone. Each household will receive 1,000 yuan, and the remaining money will be used to purchase New Year's goods and distribute them to everyone."
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