NovelBonte Chapter 3259 The Glory of the Whole Village
Chapter 3259 The Glory of the Whole Village
Chapter 3259 The Glory of the Whole Village
The twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.
Jinyang, Fengjia'ao.
Before dawn, the village dogs started barking.
The village is located near the mountains, and to protect itself from wild animals, the village always keeps a few dogs.
Of course, if wild animals were to enter the village, that would be a good thing.
After all, the mortars in the battalion headquarters were no pushovers.
Even the rifles of the militia company would be enough to give wild beasts a run for their money.
Therefore, any wild animals that enter the village, once discovered, will eventually end up on the dinner table.
As the dogs barked, villagers began to emerge from their homes, many carrying weapons.
It's just that it's terribly cold right now, so there aren't many people out.
Just then, a series of clanging sounds suddenly came, and the villagers recognized it as the bell tolling from under the big willow tree at the village entrance.
That bell is quite old.
When the Japanese occupied Jinyang, Fengjia'ao became a guerrilla base due to its advantageous terrain.
Back then, whenever the big bell at the village entrance rang, the villagers would rush to the mountains.
After liberation, the bell remained hanging on the tree, but it was only rung when something important happened in the village.
Now that the clanging sound keeps ringing out, the villagers know that something important has happened.
So everyone, regardless of age or gender, immediately ran out of their homes and quickly headed towards the village entrance.
Sure enough, when the group arrived at the village entrance, they saw the village's brigade secretary standing with the leaders from the township.
Behind them was a truck, and several people dressed in gray stood to the side.
Not far away, two people were holding a sign covered with a red cloth.
In the crowd, a kind-looking old man was leading his two grandsons over, his face very serious.
"Grandpa, what's that?"
The slightly older grandson pointed to the sign that the two men were carrying not far away and asked curiously.
The old man shook his head. "Don't talk, just listen carefully."
The eldest grandson said "Oh," while the younger grandson bit his finger and touched his stomach, indicating that he hadn't eaten breakfast yet!
Seeing his grandson like this, the old man reached out and picked him up to keep him from getting too cold.
"Dad, what's wrong?"
Just as the three men were waiting for the village secretary to speak, a woman squeezed through the crowd. She was wearing a military overcoat and carrying a bundle of timber on her back.
The woman was not old, but her face was sallow, though her eyes no longer held the bewilderment of life.
"mom!"
The eldest grandson called out and quickly stepped forward to unload the firewood from his mother's back.
An elderly man standing nearby saw the woman and said, "Why are you going out in such cold weather?"
"We're not short of money for fuel!"
Although the old man said this, his eyes were full of concern.
Besides him and his two grandsons, the only other family members are his eldest daughter-in-law and youngest son.
The only problem is that my youngest son went to the Northwest and might not come back even once a year.
However, he does send two letters a year, and I know what he's doing.
As for their families, being close to the village, they didn't go hungry.
After all, the purpose of the brigade's work points is to ensure that people don't go hungry and have something to eat.
With the money and notes that the second son would occasionally hand back, the family really wasn't short of cash.
"Dad, this military overcoat isn't cold at all."
The woman grinned, her face beaming with pride.
After all, in Fengjia'ao, the only people who could wear military overcoats were the village's brigade secretary and brigade leader.
And what about their family?
Two military overcoats.
One of a kind in the village!
It's just that our husband passed away early; otherwise, our family would definitely be the most outstanding in the village.
Thinking of this, the woman remembered her brother-in-law who hadn't been home for several years.
Although we can't communicate, they still send things home every year.
Moreover, according to a high-ranking official in the village, his younger brother-in-law works in the Ninth Department, where he not only receives a ration of grain but also enjoys numerous benefits every year.
After word got out, suitors practically broke down the threshold.
Who doesn't want to climb the social ladder?
Who wouldn't want to go to the city and enjoy a life of luxury?
Thinking of her brother-in-law's big, burly, and honest appearance, she used to worry about finding him a wife.
But now?
Once he entered the Ninth Division, just like the villagers said, he became a celebrity!
But her father-in-law refused outright, saying that the child had to come back and visit first.
In fact, she had heard her father-in-law say that her brother-in-law would be a city dweller in the future and would definitely have to find a city wife.
In that time, his two sons will also be able to achieve success like their uncle!
"Dad, what's wrong?"
The woman held her youngest son in her arms, looking curiously at the village entrance.
"I don't know, I just came out!"
The old man frowned and said, "The township leaders are all here, so it must be..."
"Where is Li Laoniu?"
Has Old Li arrived yet?
Suddenly, the village secretary shouted loudly, and the crowd immediately looked at each other, then a passage appeared next to the old man.
The old man quickly raised his hand, "Here I am, Secretary! Here I am!"
He tightened his military overcoat and strode forward.
The daughter-in-law and her two grandsons also went up the mountain.
Before the group even reached the small crowd, the township leaders quickly came down and warmly extended their hands.
"Hello, Comrade Li Laoniu!"
Li Laoniu hurriedly grasped the leader's hands with both hands, a smile plastered on his face, but he kept muttering to himself.
Could it be that it's about the second son again?
He knows his own limitations; the fact that the township leaders value him so much suggests he must be the second son.
"Old Niu, this is Director Qu from the township!"
The brigade secretary reminded him from the side, and Li Laoniu quickly smiled and said, "Director Qu, hello!"
"Good, good!"
"Comrade Lao Niu, your husband Li Shukuai has really brought honor to our township..."
Director Qu held onto Li Laoniu's hand tightly, praising him incessantly.
Li Laoniu was even more confused. He didn't know what his second son had been doing all these years, but the welfare benefits sent from the township every year hadn't decreased.
It's that canned pork; you've never seen it anywhere else.
But they already have five or six cans of food in their house.
I still have two left over, I can't bear to eat them, I'm saving them to entertain guests during the Chinese New Year.
All of this was earned by his second son.
I've never actually met any leaders!
Seeing the township leaders' demeanor, the villagers behind them felt a pang of envy. Those with daughters became lively again.
The daughter-in-law held her youngest son, unable to suppress the smile on her face.
The eldest son looked on with anticipation, as if he was thinking of something wonderful.
Just as Li Laoniu was still in a daze, Director Qu finished praising Li Laoniu and then solemnly said, "Comrade Li Laoniu, Comrade Li Shukui has made a very significant contribution to the work this time."
"Therefore, the higher authorities awarded Comrade Li Shukui a third-class merit award."
"We've come here to deliver this gift to you as a family of honor!"
After he finished speaking, the two men behind him immediately stepped forward carrying the sign. The large red cloth was unfurled to reveal the four characters "Home of Glory" inside.
There was also a string of small characters written on the side.
Director Qu watched with satisfaction; making such a large sign was naturally his idea.
Of course, it also had the intention of currying favor with the Nine Departments.
After all, they only provided a signboard, but the nine departments gave them real benefits.
Looking at the sign in front of him, Li Laoniu suddenly felt unsteady on his feet, his head buzzing as if he had lost his soul.
He was swaying and about to fall, but luckily a villager nearby caught him in time.
Director Qu then realized that he hadn't gotten to the point and was about to explain when a man wearing a dark gray cotton coat with the words "Ninth Ministry of Machinery Industry" embroidered on the chest stepped forward, followed by several other men dressed similarly.
"Hello, Comrade Li Laoniu!"
"We are security officers from the Ninth Security Division, Yang Ning!"
The visitor first saluted solemnly, and then said directly, "Your son, Li Shukuai, has performed outstandingly in the Ninth Department's Security Division and has excellently completed the tasks assigned by his superiors."
"With the approval of the higher authorities, I am hereby awarded a third-class merit."
"This is a certificate of honor!"
As he spoke, Yang Ning handed an exquisite stainless steel box to Li Laoniu, then added, "Comrade Li Shukuai is now continuing to build the revolution in the Northwest, and this certificate of honor was requested by him to be sent home!"
"My son, Er Kui, is perfectly fine?"
Yang Ning nodded immediately upon hearing this, "That's great, and he even made a contribution. Our CEO Yang specifically praised him!"
Upon hearing that his son was alright, Li Laoniu immediately regained his composure, followed by another wave of joy.
The surrounding villagers looked on with envy again, and even Director Qu, who was standing to the side, greeted them with a smile, not to mention the village's brigade secretary!
"Mr. Yang?"
Li Laoniu suddenly looked at Yang Ning with curiosity, and the latter immediately smiled and said, "Yes, that's our Ninth Department's leader, General Manager Yang in Beijing!"
Yang Ning spoke earnestly. Although he was just a security officer at the branch factory, he had genuine respect for Yang Xiaotao.
Without Yang Xiaotao, there would be no Ninth Division, and they wouldn't be where they are today.
Especially since his surname is Yang!
"Mr. Yang!"
"Is that the General Manager Yang from Yangcun No. 1?"
Li Laoniu spoke to the people around him. They didn't usually hear about many high-ranking officials, but Yang Xiaotao's name was very familiar to them. For no other reason than that he was the number one in Yang Village, which was enough for them to remember!
"Yes, it's General Manager Yang!"
Yang Ning nodded with a smile, then, seeing the excited Li Laoniu and the child, added, "By the way, this is Comrade Li Shukui's prize!"
Yang Ning waved his hand behind him, and two people came over, each carrying a box.
Instantly, everyone in the village craned their necks to look ahead, wanting to see what was inside.
"This was specifically instructed by our General Manager Yang, and every comrade who has made meritorious contributions has been given one."
He then told someone to open the box.
"Is this a television?"
Director Qu exclaimed in surprise, his eyes brimming with envy.
The villagers rubbed their eyes and gasped in shock.
"Yes, nine of them are the latest 17-inch Panda TVs as awards."
Before Yang Ningdu Ancient City could finish speaking, Li Laoniu felt his head buzzing again. There were just too many good things here!
A television!
There isn't a single one in the whole village!
Before the Lunar New Year, the brigade secretary and the brigade leader heard from the county that there was a Spring Festival performance by nine departments that could be watched on TV. So they thought of pooling their money to put a TV in the brigade headquarters so that the whole village could watch it together!
But after inquiring about the price, I thought, "Forget it, it's better to save the money to buy food."
But now, with a television set right in front of me, how could I not be excited?
As for the power lines, that's not a problem; there's a small generator in the village.
The village party secretary and the brigade leader looked at each other, and in an instant, they thought of the nine propaganda television broadcasts, and their backs straightened instantly.
In all these surrounding villages, which village has a television set?
Our village has them!
That's real style!
After that, the girls in the village who got married were all well-regarded.
Not to mention the young men in the village, who wouldn't want to marry into the family?
This television is the pride of the whole village!
The villagers around the village also understood, and they looked at the television with pride.
As for the daughter-in-law who was holding the child in front of others, she was already surrounded by the women from the surrounding neighborhood.
The Li family is going to prosper in the future!
Before anyone could react, Yang Ning opened another box, saying, "Inside are ten cans of beef and ten cans of mutton."
"It's an award from the Northwest Red Star Machinery Factory. They asked us to wish you a Happy New Year in advance!"
"Ah, thank you, leader, thank you General Manager Yang, thank you, sir..."
Old Li realized what was happening and quickly expressed his gratitude.
That's twenty cans of meat!
grumble
The little grandson's stomach growled, and his eyes were glued to the can.
"Oh, by the way, this is just a small token of our appreciation!"
Yang Ning took an envelope out of his pocket and handed it to Li Laoniu.
With a puzzled look on his face, Li Laoniu opened the package and found it full of money.
"Comrade, what are you doing?"
Li Laoniu knew he couldn't accept a reward without merit, and he didn't want to cause trouble for his son.
Yang Ning smiled and shook his head, "Don't worry, our head of the security department also came from the headquarters in Beijing."
"Comrade Li Shukuai has really given our Security Department a lot of face this time. This information comes from all the comrades in the Security Section. If you don't accept it, I won't be able to complete my mission when I get back!"
As he spoke, Yang Ning once again stuffed the envelope into Li Laoniu's hand.
Then the group took two steps back and shouted, "Attention, everyone! Salute to the glorious family of the heroes!"
The accompanying men immediately saluted.
A cloudiness welled up in Li Laoniu's eyes, and a seed was planted in the heart of his eldest grandson behind him.
He wanted to grow up quickly so he could be like his second uncle, join the Ninth Division, and become a hero.
At this moment, the entire village was solemn!
As the truck rumbled away from the village, it left behind not only the joy of the New Year, but also the pride of honor and the admiration of heroes in everyone's hearts.
Inside the car, Yang Ning sat in the passenger seat. The bumpy road didn't make him feel uncomfortable; instead, it filled him with excitement.
This is a new society with heroes, a new society that worships heroes.
Perhaps there are still many shortcomings, and perhaps it will be criticized by others.
But in his eyes, this country is gradually standing up and moving forward step by step.
This is also the mission of their nine departments!
P.S.: One chapter tonight, will be added tomorrow. Sorry.