Xiao Yi, the head of the old family, smiled and said: "The five-clawed tripod is roaring? What does this mean? Aren't you suspicious of something again?"
Weng Benchu and Yao Wenchang looked at each other again. They were mentally prepared for the reaction of the old family leader. The old family leader once served in the army and politics. He had a strong personality and was a staunch materialist, so he never believed in any mysteries.
things.
However, Weng Benchu and Yao Wenchang are different. After so many generations, the Weng family has always been the housekeeper of the Xiao family, and the Yao family has always been the priest of the Xiao family. Naturally, they cannot be as free and easy as the old family master. What they have to do
It is to maintain the prosperity of the Xiao family and pass it on from generation to generation!
The priest Yao Wenchang practiced traditional culture and covered a wide range of topics. He explained: "Master, the five-clawed tripod has not vibrated for thirty-one years." The old master's eyes fell on Yao Wenchang at this moment: "Three
Eleven years?" Yao Wenchang said: "Yes, old master, it's been thirty-one years. The last time there was a tremor was when Xiao Rongrong's son Xiao Zheng was born."
The head of the old family said: "Oh, there was a roar when Rongrong's son Xiao Zheng was born! Hey, it's true that I'm sorry for Rongrong, letting him wander outside for so many years and he has never returned to the family!" Yao Wenchang, the priest, immediately bowed his head.
He admitted his mistake and said: "Old Master, this is my fault. I deserve to die." It turned out that when the five-clawed tripod vibrated thirty-one years ago, Yao Wenchang had just taken over the position of priest from his father and was responsible for many matters.
He was still in the stage of learning, exploring and becoming familiar with it, and the five-clawed cauldron vibrated once every few decades. His father did not think that it would vibrate in the near future, so he did not ask him to pay attention to it at all times.
When the tripod first vibrated, it did not attract his attention. When his father mentioned it to him later, he noticed that the five-claw tripod had been vibrating slightly. At this time, Xiao Rongrong had already stubbornly brought his commoner wife and frail son.
He left his family and traveled thousands of miles south to make a living. His son Xiao Zheng also grew up in the southern mountain village. It can be seen that the vibration of the five-clawed tripod is inevitably related to Xiao Zheng's birth!
Hearing Yao Wenchang's self-blame and taking all the responsibility on himself, the old owner waved his hands in the recliner and said: "It's been so long, Wenchang doesn't have to blame himself for this matter. Rongrong's
How is your son Xiao Zheng's recent development?" Yao Wenchang turned his attention to Weng Benchu. Butler Weng obviously knew this matter better than him, the priest.
Weng Benchu knew that the old master had not asked about this matter for several years, but now he asked about it in person, and immediately reported: "Old master, young master Xiao used to work in the township, and later came to the county and became the county magistrate of An County.
Later he was sent to Baoyuan County in Ninggan County to serve as the county party committee secretary to carry out poverty alleviation!" The head of the old family asked: "He is thirty-one years old and has become the county party committee secretary?" Weng Benchu said: "I live in my hometown. This is called a general without weak soldiers.
, a tiger father has no dog sons!”
"Benchu, please don't try to put money on my face." The old head of the family shook his head and said, "How many really powerful people do we have in the Xiao family in Huajing? But Rongrong has always been against me.
, he just refuses to come to the Xiao family! Xiao Zheng is his son, so naturally he will not come back! Hey!"
In the eyes of the old patriarch, Xiao Rongrong is the youngest son, the most stubborn, and the most disobedient. He broke up with the family for a common woman and lived among the grassroots for so many years! The old patriarch has always had this knot in his heart, but in fact, he also has the most stubborn heart.
My dear, I can’t let go of this son the most. Xiao Rongrong has not behaved according to common sense since he was a child. On the surface, he eats, drinks, has fun, and does not do his job, but he is always holding back his anger in his heart. If he really needs to tell him something, he can do it faster than anyone else.
.If he were in charge of the Xiao family, the Xiao family would probably not be like this today! But Mr. Xiao has five children. He usually values the older ones and ignores the younger ones. He has to strike a balance. He cannot show preference for Xiao Rongrong, the youngest.
Even want to wrong him.
Weng Benchu clearly heard the frustration of the old Patriarch, and immediately said: "Old Patriarch, the situation is changing, and people will also change. I personally think that maybe in the not-too-distant future, there will be a Young Master Rongrong and a Young Master Xiao Zheng.
This is an opportunity for the young master to return to the family together." The old head of the family turned to the priest again: "Wenchang, do you think so?" Yao Wenchang then raised his head and echoed: "Old head of the family, if we separate for a long time, we will unite, and if we unite for a long time, we will separate. I have done some research recently.
Young Master Rongrong has been out for more than thirty years, and it is almost time to return to the family, and once Young Master Rongrong comes back this time, he will definitely not leave again!"
After hearing this, the old family leader showed a rare smile on his face and said: "I hope so. In addition, what you said just now about the sound of the 'Five-clawed Cauldron' means that there is a new member born in the family?" Yao Wenchang, the priest, said
Said: "Not only is a new person born in the family, but this new life will most likely eventually become the head of the Xiao family." The old family head said: "So at the moment, whether it is within our family or not,
The Xiao family outside?"
Weng Benchu said: "Old Master, we have checked everything in the clan, and no young master or young master's wife is in love. We guess, could it be that young master Xiao Zheng is in love with some woman again?"
The head of the old family turned sideways on the recliner and asked: "Rong Rong's son is already married? Why didn't I know?" Weng Benchu said hurriedly: "Not married yet. Otherwise we will definitely report to the head of the old family. But the young master Xiao Zheng
He has a girlfriend that I have been learning about in the past few years when I went to Lushui Village. His girlfriend’s name is Chen Hong. She is the daughter of a deputy department cadre. Chen Hong herself is already the deputy director of the Organization Department of the municipal party committee.
Yes. I want to confirm whether she is pregnant in the near future."
The head of the old family said: "I don't care about these specific things. You can go and do it. Besides, I am resting here and there is nothing important, so don't disturb me."
The old master issued an order to expel guests. Naturally, Weng Benchu and Yao Wenchang understood. They immediately stood up from their simple chairs, bowed and saluted slightly: "Don't worry, old master, we will do our best to find out the situation as soon as possible."
The reason why the five-clawed tripod vibrated this time." The old family leader waved to them, indicating that they could leave.
Weng Benchu and Yao Wenchang walked out. When they reached the door, the old master suddenly stopped the housekeeper: "Benchu, if it involves Rongrong and his son, you can come to me at any time."
Weng Benchu was overjoyed. It could be seen that as the old man got older, he paid more and more attention to Xiao Rongrong, his living son. Weng Benchu replied: "Old man, I understand. In addition, old man, I have a son."
Suggestion, just now you said 'Rong Rong and his son', in fact Xiao Zheng is your grandson of the old family master. From now on, wouldn't it be better to call him 'Xiao Zheng's grandson'?" Xiao Yi, the old family master, had a slight smile on his face.
His joy came over him, and he said: "You, Benchu, know how to get into trouble! Okay, I understand. If anything happens to Rongrong and my grandson in the future, come to me at any time." Weng Benchu bowed and said: "Yes.
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The next morning, the trip to Baokang Village went on as scheduled.
Yun Qi, a geological expert from Huajing, and his team, after hearing about the situation of the Bao Mine from Fang Ya, became extremely interested and eager to try it!
Pan Shuwen, deputy director of the Ninggan Provincial Propaganda Department, was temporarily unable to move due to two weeks of rest and could not go to Baokang Village. But what he didn't expect was that Liu Shisen called early in the morning and asked to go to Baokang Village with the large army.
Fang Ya wanted to let him have a good rest, but Liu Shisen said, "Coming to Ninggan this time has opened my eyes. I was beaten up by the gangsters here yesterday. What will I encounter next? I really want to go for a while."
trip!
Fang Ya looked at her cousin who used to live in the comfort zone of Huajing, in an incubator, with a plaster bandage on his left hand, and now he took the initiative to go to Baokang Village, which meant that something about Liu Shisen was also undergoing subtle changes.
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Because there were so many people going this time, the county used a large truck. Fang Ya also spent her own money to buy hundreds of boxes of mineral water, and asked a truck from the county's department store wholesale department to pull it and follow behind. Su Qicai
Somewhat curious, she asked: "Mr. Fang, what are you doing?" Fang Ya smiled at her and said, "The last time I went to Baokang Village, the villagers were very nervous when they drank water, but they were moved dozens of miles away.
They brought water from the local area to give us a hot bath!" Su Qicai said: "Minister Fang, do you want to 'repay the kindness of a drop of water with a spring of water'?"
Fang Ya said: "That's not to say, I just want the people in Baokang Village to have a sip of sweet water." Xiao Zheng heard this and felt a little emotional in his heart. Fang Ya always comes and goes like the wind, without any intention.
He was worried, but he didn't expect to remember the villagers' drinking water problem, which was a bit beyond his expectation!
Inside the county, Lei Kunbu, director of the county party committee office, and Ren Yongle, his secretary, accompanied him and notified Baoling Township, where Baokuang Village is located, in advance. So, a large van in front and an old truck filled with water at the back headed towards Baokuang Village.
Go ahead.
That morning, Chen Qingshan, secretary of the municipal party committee, made a phone call to the municipal finance director and asked if the 300 million poverty alleviation funds allocated by the province had arrived. The finance director said that it had been received yesterday. Chen Qingshan said,
The 200 million yuan for Baoyuan County can be allocated as soon as possible.
Chen Qingshan had already promised Xiao Zheng that 100 million yuan would be kept in the city for use, and the other 200 million yuan was obtained by Xiao Zheng and allocated to Baoyuan. Since he had agreed, Chen Qingshan hoped to fulfill his promise as soon as possible.
But the municipal finance director said with difficulty: "Secretary Chen, Mayor Dai said that this fund can be used for many purposes, and the city must make overall plans and not give so much to Baoyuan."