"What's there to think about!"
After listening to Wang Dabao's words, the villagers attending the meeting in the Elderly Palace fell silent. Soon after, a loud voice broke the silence.
The villagers and people on the stage all looked at the speaker, an old man who was nearly sixty years old. Everyone in the village knew his name. His name was Wang Tiansi. He was the father of Wang Dakui, the lazy man with the notorious nickname in the village.
"We all know that the good situation in the village is all due to this child in Leshan! Without children, let alone the dividends of more than 50,000 per person this year, even if you want to find a decent job, Difficult! To be honest, when Dabao said just now that each person in our village can receive more than 50,000 yuan this year, my heart was pounding, not only because of happiness, but also because of fear. What are you afraid of? Just afraid of having money. If you don’t learn it well! I’m afraid that if you think the money is easy, your people will change!”
Wang Tiansi's eyes looked very calm and his tone was normal, but people sitting close could see that the old man's eyes were particularly complicated. His voice was not loud, but in this elderly palace, which was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. It can be transmitted very far.
"In my life, Wang Laosi, I have seen poor people, a few rich people, and people who have changed because they think money is easy to come by. Some have become bad, some have become lazy, and have become trash. Yes. One of the people in Xiliu Village who made a fortune by opening a mine later died because of being exposed to drugs, and the other one is my son who was a lazy man. They all thought that money was easy to come by, or that they took detours to make it easier to come by. People who are poor are finally useless. I have seen poor people, and I have seen rich people. There are many people of both kinds in this world, so neither of them should be photographed. Poor people are not scary, and rich people are not scary either. What is scary is that poor people are scary at first sight. Rich, I can’t hold my arms around him!”
"I just want to ask how many people here think that if they receive 50,000 yuan this year, they can get more every year? I just want to ask how many people here think they can get 50,000 yuan or even more every year if they don't work. Why are you going to work so hard to do this and that next year with more money? I also want to ask how many of us here know what you are going to do when you get so much money all at once?"
"I, Wang Laosi, am not a person who regards everyone as the bastard in my family, but who can guarantee that who will not be the next Wang Dakui or the next lazy guy? Nowadays, Dabao and Leshan, the children, are thoughtful and considerate for We thought about what to do next, and what we should do is something that everyone needs to do! We helped the big guy build a house, and were willing to advance the money for the big guy! We met such a good boy, and met such a good person. Village chief, why are we thinking so much? Each person is allocated more than 10,000, which is enough to live a prosperous life this year. The remaining money is reserved for building a house. I, Wang Laosi, think it is better than anything else. There is nothing to consider at all! Are you still worried that Dabao and Leshan will steal our money? "
After Wang Tiansi said these words, he seemed to have exhausted all his strength and sat back down. He was out of breath, but his eyes did not change. He looked at the villagers present and at the stage. Those on the podium.
Wang Tiansi's words received a response from the villagers, especially the older ones, who bluntly said on the spot that they would choose the second option. The buzz was everywhere and getting louder and louder.
Wang Dabao knocked on the microphone and said: "No matter what, this is a major matter for the village collective. You guys should go back and think about it and come back to vote tomorrow night. Whichever plan has more votes will be implemented. The minority obeys the majority. .Let’s break up the meeting.”
The village meeting ended in an atmosphere of discussion and even confusion. Everyone originally thought it would be a joyful and exciting meeting, but it turned out not to be the case. I don’t know whether it was intentional or not. This meeting brought more excitement. What gave the villagers was not joy, but discussion and thinking.
Wang Leshan was a little surprised by this result, but he was happy to see it. He felt that as the new year was approaching, in addition to the material wealth it brought, it was also time for the villagers to think about it based on their existing cognition. This is not a bad thing.
A lot has happened in the past six months. Wang Leshan is much more mature than before, and the people around him are also much more mature than before. Wang Dabao and others have also matured, and their perspective on things has changed a lot. Wang Leshan even felt that Wang Dabao had changed more than himself, which he thought was a good thing. This was why he had been intentionally or unintentionally looking for opportunities for Wang Dabao, Lin Xiaohu, Ye Yunpeng and others to have more contact.
Wang Leshan does not ask Wang Dabao to embark on the road of politics, but he hopes that Wang Dabao can have his own direction and his own measure when controlling the increasingly large ship of Dakang Village.
After the meeting, Wang Leshan also talked to Shen Yadong and others about the vacations of major "units", and then confirmed that an annual employee meeting would be held in the cabin tomorrow. For the first employee annual meeting, Wang Leshan is very concerned and concerned. After all, this is the first time. Although it does not need to be too luxurious, it is definitely lively. As for some activities at the annual meeting, Wang Leshan Leshan also discussed with them, especially Shen Yadong. He had experience in this area. It was better to ask him more about what to do. Of course, there is also Fatty Li. This guy has a way of creating atmosphere, much better than Wang Leshan.
"The annual banquet must be hosted by Chef Fan. As for other aspects, including the lottery, Manager Shen is the best at these things. As for entertainment performances and other aspects, I will take care of it."
The fat man slapped his chest loudly and took over part of the annual meeting.
"Okay, then I'll leave it all to you. If you need anything, just ask me."
Wang Leshan was very happy to see that he could be a hands-off shopkeeper again, and then turned to look at Old Mrs. Lin and said: "Grandma Lin, now the health care products company has been taken over by Lulu. Although due to orders from various places, the new year is coming. You may not be able to rest when you arrive, but you can finally get over the busy work. As for the affairs of your research institute, it is also closed for the New Year. Let’s stop what should be stopped first. Spend the New Year in peace and contentment. There is no rush anyway. For now, wait until next year before continuing?”
"You just turned away the boss and took care of us? We don't want you to pay overtime, why do you care so much?"
As Wang Leshan expected, Mrs. Lin and the experts in the institute were not prepared to take a vacation at all. Wang Leshan gave three pieces of information one after another, which made their hearts completely focused on it.
Old Mrs. Lin smiled and cursed, and said, "Okay, I know how my body is, so don't worry about it. Let's go, I've been delayed by you for almost an afternoon."
As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Lin turned around and headed towards the research institute, and Wang Leshan couldn't stop her at all.
"Yes, if I had known this, I would have given you less data."
Wang Leshan muttered helplessly, but he did not dare to speak loudly, lest the old lady would kill him and pull his ears out to ask if there was still much information that he had not given them.
After Mrs. Lin left, Wang Leshan and a group of people walked towards the cabin. There was a dinner for the whole village in the evening. It was considered as a New Year's Eve dinner for the village in advance. There were many things to help with. When we got there, many villagers who had finished the village meeting also came to help, including Wang Dacheng and his wife.
Tonight for the New Year's Eve wine, many people from the village will come, and there may even be a running banquet. Of course, there will also be children from the village. Hong Ximei was helping He Yuting, making some biscuits, cakes, candies and other things that children like to eat. She was busy putting them in steamers or other kitchen utensils, while the mother and daughter were chatting and wrapping red envelopes.
"Mom, sister-in-law, are you giving me lucky money?"
Wang Leshan walked in after seeing it and asked with a smile.
Both mother and daughter looked down upon her.
"You are so old, and you still need lucky money, you don't know how to be ashamed. Besides, if I really want to give it out, I have to wait until the New Year's Eve dinner to give it to you. After I take it, I will put it under your pillow."
Hong Ximei said with a smile: "These red envelopes are all prepared for the children in our village. There will definitely be many children coming in the evening. Each child will be given a red envelope. The money is not much. It is mainly for good luck. Yu Ting and I are going to pack more, so that we don’t have enough and lose it to someone else.”
"You and your sister-in-law are still thoughtful."
Wang Leshan stood next to him, wrapping red envelopes for the two of them, chatting and laughing. Soon it was nightfall, and Wang Dabao's voice rang out from the loudspeaker in the village. Soon there were people from the village in groups. is coming.
Most of the villagers in Dakang Village today are in the village, and there must be at least 2,000 people. Although Wang Leshan has nearly thirty tables here, if the whole village really comes, then the designation is not enough Yes, the villagers also know that only one or two people come from each household, and most people, especially women, go directly to the side to help after they arrive, and there are very few people on the table. , not long after, there were more than three times as many people helping as there were people sitting at the table.
It wasn't until Wang Dacheng and Hong Ximei yelled several times that they took their seats one after another, and the atmosphere was full of joy and excitement.
It took more than two hours for the banquet to break up. After the banquet was broken up, many women took the initiative to stay and help. After cleaning up, they left with a smile.
"Why is the little guy so wilted?"
Wang Leshan walked to User, who was taking samples listlessly by the fish pond with a wooden carving after helping him, sat down next to him, and asked with a smile.
User looked at Wang Leshan and smiled, then continued to hang his hair in a daze.
Wang Leshan asked: "Do you miss your dad?"
Uther raised his head, nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "Brother, Uther is on vacation now. I want to go home, okay?"
Wang Leshan nodded and said with a smile: "Of course. However, your godmother and godfather will definitely be reluctant to leave you. They have been chatting about you celebrating the New Year at home these days. If you go to the southwest, you My godfather and godmother must be sad. What do you think we should do?"
User's eyes lit up and he grinned: "Brother, you mean to bring my dad from the southwest to spend the New Year here together, right?"
"Hey, you're smarter than anyone else!"
Wang Leshan laughed and nodded, and said: "In the past few days, I found that after your kid went on vacation, your cheap masters also went back. They were distracted all day long. I knew that your kid must be thinking We’re home. No, this morning I asked your uncle Qingsong to contact the southwest side. I guess no matter how late it is, your dad will be here tomorrow."
"Very good!"
Uther's eyes were shining with joy.
"Okay, don't stay here anymore. Go quickly and pack up a spare room in the temporary residence. When your father comes tomorrow, you and your father will live here. How to arrange it? , it’s all up to you, your dad would be very happy if he knew it was you who arranged it.”
Wang Leshan patted the little guy on the shoulder and couldn't help but laugh as he watched the little guy fly away.
"Hey, this little guy Uther's face changes so quickly. What did you say to him? He was looking listless just now?"
Fan Mingwei, who was almost hit by Uther, walked over and asked with a smile.
"This little guy misses his dad these days."
Wang Leshan talked about his plans to bring User's father over for the New Year, took out a bottle of wine, and drank with Fan Mingwei by the fish pond.
"Brother Fan, you and the people in the chef class have been working hard these days. Everyone else is on holiday, so your workload has doubled."
Wang Leshan and Fan Mingwei walked away and said, "After tomorrow's annual staff meeting, you can arrange for the chef class to also have a holiday. After the New Year, come back to work on the fifth day of the lunar month and have two extra days of rest."
"Do we still have to be polite? I have already told them that I will start working in the third grade of junior high school like everyone else. Otherwise, it will not be possible for so many people to come to work hungry."
Fan Mingwei smiled and said: "As for me, I only have a daughter and a wife, so I'm going to spend the New Year here with you. I'm used to living here, but I'm not used to living somewhere else for a few days."
"That couldn't be better!"
Wang Leshan was very happy when he heard this. Then, he said: "Oh, by the way, why haven't I seen Yaoyao these days? Are you so busy with work?"
"You are not busy!"
Fan Mingwei laughed and said: "Yao Yao comes here often, but you are not here every time, but you haven't been here these few days. I heard that their company is busy with the annual summary these days, and Participating in various annual conferences, awards shows, etc. This happens every year during the Chinese New Year. It’s hard to come back for the Chinese New Year whenever I’m free.”
"I told you I can't see you at all."
Wang Leshan smiled and had a drink with Fan Mingwei by the fish pond for a while. Seeing that Fan Mingwei was busy with something, he took out his phone and sent Fan Yao a text message asking her if she would come to attend the annual meeting tomorrow. Not to mention that Fan Yao is the daughter of Chef Fan. She gave him a lot of useful suggestions when Wang Leshan was developing, and was responsible for the earliest sales of facial mask mud. She can be regarded as a meritorious figure. This year, the meeting will naturally be She must be invited.
After the text message was sent, there was no reply after waiting for a while. Wang Leshan thought to himself, maybe he was still busy at the moment, so he didn't call.
I looked at the time, it was past ten o'clock. Then he looked in the direction of Nishimura Health Products Company. Bai Lu hadn't called him yet, so he was obviously still busy.
He paced towards Xicun, ready to take a look at Bai Lu.
After walking out a few steps, the phone rang. When she saw it was Fan Yao, she picked it up. However, the voice coming from the other end of the phone was not Fan Yao's, but her assistant Bai Bai's.
(End of chapter)