Transmigrating to Book 50, others hoard rice, I hoard money

Chapter 377: What’s the point of doing a great job if you don’t live to enjoy the glory?

After the new rules for the Spring Festival came out, when people meet and greet each other, they no longer say traditional auspicious words such as "Wish you good fortune and prosperity", but instead say "Happy New Year" or "Happy New Year".

Those with advanced ideas would say, "I hope you can meet the leader this year."

In the past, on New Year’s Day, the streets were crowded with people singing and dancing, and people would go out and have fun all day long. Now it is no different from any other day.

Zhou Rong and Nini did not go out and read books at home.

Before we had read two pages, people from the neighborhood committee started shouting through a loudspeaker, asking everyone to go to the auditorium for a meeting.

This auditorium used to be a theatre, but now that operas are not allowed there, it was converted into an auditorium for meetings.

The content of the meeting was mainly to study the latest instructions and important editorials, and then let those with problematic backgrounds come on stage to do self-criticism.

There were too many people with questionable identities in Chang'an, and the podium was too small for all of them, so they could only go on stage one by one.

On the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month, Jia Deyang met a group of young generals when he was out. Everyone laughed at his hairstyle, and he cursed them in anger. Unexpectedly, he was heard by others. Not only was he taken to a meeting that lasted the whole day, but half of his hair was also shaved off.

After he returned home, he locked himself in the room for three days without eating or drinking.

Jiang Wenjuan was worried that something had happened to him, so she chopped open the door with an axe, comforted him, and shaved his head.

With the company of his family, Jia Deyang's spirit has improved in recent days.

The scene of the meeting that day has been lingering in Jia Deyang's mind.

When he stood on the stage and looked at the crowd of people, the scene that happened that day immediately emerged in his mind. His body trembled uncontrollably, and he held his head and shouted, "Don't hit me... Don't cut my hair... I will never scold you again, I will be obedient..."

Jiang Wenjuan walked up to Jia Deyang and asked in a tearful voice, "Old Jia, what's wrong with you? Don't scare me."

Jia Deyang pushed Jiang Wenjuan away, ran to the corner and huddled in a ball, still shouting: "Don't hit me... I will be obedient..."

The neighborhood committee has had several new people join in the past six months, and I heard that they all have connections.

They never care about neighborly relations. If anyone does not follow the rules, they will be scolded at the very least, or even called to a meeting at the worst.

Seeing that Jia Deyang did not speak as required and was still talking nonsense like a madman, a young man walked up to him, kicked him, and shouted: "What are you doing, you bad guy? Hurry up and stand up and confess your crimes. If you don't tell the truth, I will lock you up!"

After being kicked, Jia Deyang became even more frightened. He buried his head between his legs, huddled in a corner, and refused to get up no matter what.

Jiang Wenjuan tried to pull the man several times but failed. She could only discuss with the neighborhood committee: "Comrade, he is sick. Can I take him home first and come back to confess his crime when he is better?"

"No! No one can ask for leave during a meeting!"

When Zhou Rong learned that there was going to be a meeting, he was worried that some people might not play by the rules, so he asked Nini to change into a green military uniform and wear an armband.

When it comes to a "literary fight", nothing is more intimidating than this outfit.

Zhou Rong winked at Nini, signaling her to save the people.

Nini stood in the crowd, holding up a small book and said loudly: "We must unite the majority to get things done! That male comrade is obviously in poor health. If you force him to stay here, it will definitely disrupt the entire meeting process.

We need to study the latest instructions from the leader, and we can’t let him delay our progress. Let him go home and recuperate, so that he doesn’t interfere with our studies.”

Other neighbors also followed suit, demanding that Jia Deyang be allowed to go back and rest.

The people from the neighborhood committee saw that the young general was helping to speak up and the masses had also made their demands, so they had no choice but to let Jia Deyang go.

Jiang Wenjuan and Jia Deyuan supported Jia Deyang and bowed to everyone to thank them for helping them out.

After Jiang Wenjuan and others left, the meeting continued. By the time everyone had finished speaking, it was almost two o'clock in the afternoon.

Zhou Rong and Nini had only a small bowl of noodles in the morning. Their stomachs were already growling with hunger, but they couldn't leave without permission, so they could only endure it.

After the meeting, the neighborhood committee announced that every Thursday would be a time for study and meetings, and no one would be allowed to take leave.

Although everyone felt uncomfortable, no one dared to voice their opposition. After all, no one could bear the accusation...

In the afternoon, after finishing his work at the unit, Liao Bowen came to see Zhou Rong with two cans of food, asking her if she had recovered and when she could return to work.

In the past six months, the Industrial and Commercial Bureau has been in chaos, and the situation is beyond Liao Bowen's control. Many people harmed their colleagues and seized power in the chaos, which made him see the sinister nature of human beings.

Several of his trusted associates have been replaced, and now, apart from his secretary, there is no one available. Liao Bowen can only come to Zhou Rong, hoping that she will return to the unit and help him manage the overall situation...

The situation next year and the year after will be more serious than this year, and will be mainly based on armed conflicts. You can't get away with it by just talking. If you meet a rude person, he won't waste time talking to you and will just draw his gun.

Zhou Rong cherishes his life. No matter how well he does his job, what’s the point if he doesn’t live to enjoy the glory?

Zhou Rong smiled and said, "Director Liao, I am not well yet. Didn't you say before that I would go back to work when I am well again?

If I dragged a sick body, my brain would react a little slower than others, and I accidentally said the wrong thing and was held accountable, I would not only lose my job, but I might also cause trouble for you. "

Liao Bowen looked at Zhou Rong, whose face was ruddy and did not look sick, and asked helplessly, "How long do you want to rest?"

Zhou Rong: "The doctor said that I should not overwork or get angry because of my illness, and it will take three to five years to recover.

I am the deputy director, but I have not made any contribution to the unit. I feel guilty. How about you approve my resignation and promote someone more capable?"

Seeing that there was no one else in the hall, Liao Bo asked in a low voice: "Do you know something? We are in the same camp, and we will rise and fall together. If you have reliable information, please share it so that we can prepare in advance."

Zhou Rong took out the book and turned to one of the pages: "I stay at home all day, what news can I get?

But I believe that there will be nothing wrong if we follow the instructions of the leader.

In this chapter, the leader said: Revolution is not a dinner party... It is a violent act of one party overthrowing another party.

Now that the reactionaries have not been eliminated, this movement is not expected to end in the short term and may very well take the form of force.

Director Liao is a man of foresight and has experienced battles, so he must be able to think of a countermeasure."

Liao Bowen seemed to be thinking about something. After a moment, he said, "I have a plan in mind. You can just focus on recuperating. If you get better sooner, come to help me at work. I need people like you by my side."

Zhou Rong: "Please rest assured, Director Liao, I will take good care of myself and return to work as soon as I feel better."

Liao Bowen: “Yeah.”