After more than three hours of bumpy weather, Chentong finally came from Beizhai Township, the northernmost end of Dongquan to Shihe Town, the southernmost end.

Chen Tong got out of the car, and a motorcycle roared past, and the dust swayed over the face. Chen Tong quickly fanned with his hand, covered his mouth again, and slapped the dust on his body with his other hand. This action made the villagers who got out of the car with strange eyes. Perhaps the villagers had already become accustomed to this environment, and were calmly moving away, muttering "poverty and particularity" in their mouths.

Chen Tong also realized that his actions were "unsociable" and were a little embarrassed. Although he was also a farmer, his five years of urban life had already transformed him from a "mud legs" to a "city man". It was really uncomfortable to come back suddenly.

The bus left, the villagers dispersed, and the dust settled, and only Chen Tong stood alone. He was only caring about his gentlemanly demeanor, but forgot to inquire about how the town government left.

Chen Tong received a call from the Cadre Department of the Organization Department of the County Party Committee yesterday, asking him to report to his work unit as soon as possible. This exciting news made Chen Tong stay up all night. He got up at around 5 o'clock in the morning, put on his new suit he just bought, stood in front of the mirror and fiddled with it for more than 20 minutes. Finally, he pulled out a hair raised on his forehead before giving up.

It was Chen Tong's first time to come to Shihe Town. He was just passing by while taking a bus. Chen Tong waited for a long time but didn't see anyone, so he gritted his teeth and walked along the street. He said that the town government's houses are generally stand out in the village, and it should not be difficult to find the government's building, but Chen Tong has walked nearly 500 meters and still has not found it, which made him a little nervous.

At this moment, a woman walked out of the yard to remove the garbage. Chen Tong immediately walked over to ask. The woman was obviously just getting up, sleeping, fluffy hair, wearing a striped tight robe, tightly wrapped around her two huge robes, hanging to her waist. Seeing Chen Tong's "alternative" outfit, even township cadres didn't wear this way, either a nouveau riche or a novice face. The woman replied weakly: "It's ahead." After that, she turned around and went back.

Although Chen Tong felt unhappy, she still forced herself to say thank you with a smile. In the past, Chen Tong often saw the county party secretary speak on TV saying that the people of Dongquan are simple, kind, warm and friendly, and the villagers in their hometown are indeed like this. Why are the villagers in Shihe Town so "unfriendly"?

Chen Tong didn't have time to think about it, and walked more than 200 meters, and finally saw the sign of "Shihe Town People's Government" in an inconspicuous corner. The rusty sign was full of vicissitudes, and the word "He" was missing three points, making it "Shike Town". The gate was very low, and the mud on the wall was baptized by wind and rain, revealing the blue bricks. If it weren't for the sign of the town government, it would have made people think it was a yard that had been abandoned for a long time. Chen Tong was a little disappointed. He was in a good mood, but now he has fallen sharply.

Chen Tong walked into the yard and suddenly realized his clarity. The neat rows of bungalows were neat and tidy. The yard was paved with refractory bricks, so clean that there was almost no small piece of paper. There was a basketball basket on the right side of the yard, which made Chen Tong, who loved sports, feel very friendly. But there was no one in the yard, which made Chen Tong feel confused.

Chen Tong soon found the office in the first row of houses. The door was covered with a false door. Chen Tong took a deep breath, knocked on the door gently, and asked, "Is anyone?"

After waiting for a long time, no one answered.

Chen Tong knocked on the door again, but no one answered.

Just as he knocked on the door again, a slightly fat woman opened the door, her face looked ugly, and she said loudly: "What are you knocking on? Didn't you see the door open? Just come in." After that, she turned around and went in.

Chen Tong's face turned slightly red and she was very embarrassed. Unexpectedly, when she went to work on the first day, she encountered a lot of trouble and felt a little angry. Chen Tong clenched his fist hard and pushed the door and went in.

The office is very simple. The south side of the room is divided into two areas by two desks. Several sets of bookcases are placed on the west side, and four sets of dilapidated sofas are placed against the window. The woman just now returns to her desk. She does not look at Chen Tong at the right time, but is eating melon seeds while looking through the newspaper.

Before Chen Tong could speak, the woman spoke: "Who are you looking for? This is the town government, but not everyone can come in casually. Tell me, what are you selling?"

Chen Tong smiled helplessly, and turned out to be treating him as a salesman. Then he replied cautiously: "Hello, my name is Chen Tong. I am a professional recruited by our county this time. I am here to report today."

Hearing this, the woman looked up at Chen Tong, but she was still eating melon seeds and said disdainfully: "Oh, you are the newly assigned college student." She looked a little doubtful in her tone.

Chen Tong smiled at her and replied, "Yes."

"Why are you alone here? Didn't the Organization Department send someone to see you off?" the woman asked.

Chen Tong was confused and replied: "I received a call from the Organization Department yesterday morning, asking me to report today."

"Oh, then you go back, come back another day, the secretary is not here today." After saying that, the woman did not chat with Chen Tong, only caring about entertaining herself.

A few words made Chen Tong at a loss, and it was not right to stay or leave. For today, he carefully prepared all night and asked Yuan Dao to return home with a sentence "Secretary is not here". Chen Tong wanted to go up and slap her twice, but reason told him to be patient. He asked carefully: "Where is the secretary? When will he come back? I will wait."

The woman raised her decibels and said at the top of her voice: "I know where the secretary has gone. When they go out, they come and report their itinerary to me. I can control it. I don't know when I come and go. I advise you to go back. It's useless to wait. Maybe I will come back in the evening, maybe I will come tomorrow."

Chen Tong felt a stream of passionate blood rushing from his heel to his head, and was ridiculed for no reason. He was in a bad mood, but now he fell to the trough. Although this woman didn't look good, she had a sharp mouth as clever as a spring, and her mouth fell to the ground with blood. It made people feel very disgusting and extremely uncomfortable.

Chen Tong knew that it would be fruitless if he stayed there, so he turned around and left the office.
Chapter completed!