Chapter 102 Two Role Models
Under the leadership of the village chief, the leaders walked along the main road in the village towards the Xie family's old house.
Xu Zhiquan was gentle and low-key and followed silently.
Mayor Feng Wenjiang stood next to the big leader and said:
“I feel ashamed to say that, as the mayor, I still received a call from the city and found out that there was a provincial team player in the town.
This is my dereliction of duty..."
This kind of proactive "self-examination" is actually a way to make amends.
Gao Guangya, leader of the Municipal Sports Bureau, smiled and said:
"Mayor Feng doesn't have to blame himself. After all, Xie is already studying in the city's No. 1 Middle School and no longer studies in the town.
Xie won the championship in the Municipal Games, but we didn’t have time to notify your town. This can be considered a small dereliction of duty on our part..."
Feng Wenjiang smiled, and Gao Guangya complimented each other for a few words, then changed the topic "just right" and began to help Xu Zhiquan:
“Thanks to Mr. Xu for coming over today and helping to organize the funeral at Xie’s home in advance.
Otherwise, I, the mayor, would really be too embarrassed to meet all the leaders today. ”
After finishing his words, Feng Wenjiang winked at the village chief again.
The village chief was stunned for a moment, but he understood and said:
"Yes, thank you so much to Mr. Xu!
He came over early in the morning and started working hard, looking for the administrative staff and arranging meals.
Our village committee also arranged for people to cooperate with Mr. Xu...
Mr. Xu is really a kind person, and he is completely unselfish and contributes both money and effort. He is really a role model for entrepreneurs in our town! ”
Xu Zhiquan took over the conversation and said:
“The two leaders made serious remarks.
Xie Bingran and my son were classmates in junior high school, and I knew that her family was in trouble.
Early this morning, my son heard that her grandmother, whom she depended on, passed away, and he told me that he would come to help.
I was also worried that my son might not be able to handle it, so I came here together..."
The kind-faced deputy mayor Wu Yongming smiled and finally said:
"What the village chief said just now is right. Mr. Xu is indeed a role model for entrepreneurs in the town.
This kind of fraternity and selflessness is what all entrepreneurs in our city should learn from! ”
As soon as the words fell to the ground, there was a burst of agreement.
The village chief stood nearby and praised Mr. Xu several times for his "sincere affection".
But it was clear that not long ago, he brought people to chase them away...
In fact, until this moment, the village chief and village committee members learned from the conversations between the leaders in front of them that Xie Bingran had won the municipal sports meeting championship, became a sports star in the city, and was selected for the provincial team.
They followed the leader with smiling faces, but they were all surprised in their hearts.
In fact, this is the first time in their decades of life that these village cadres have been so close to the "big leaders" in the city, and have actually been able to talk face to face and shake hands.
Unexpectedly, it was all because of that inconspicuous girl in the village...
Behind the leader and his group, the onlookers followed.
There were a lot of private discussions about the Xie family's baby girl, but they were all amazed.
To them, this is too incredible.
In my impression, the girl from the Xie family was still a thin and timid girl. Her father became a prisoner of labor reform, her mother ran away long ago, and she lived with her grandmother.
I often don’t have enough to eat and don’t have enough clothes to wear.
Unexpectedly, in just a few years, he has become a sports star in the city, even though he has only been seen a few times in the village. Even the deputy mayor came to express his condolences in person.
In this remote river village, it was probably the first time for a big leader to come to the city because of the Xie family's girl.
At the entrance of various alleys in the village, some villagers also appeared, watching and discussing.
At the entrance of one of the alleys, the matchmaker surnamed Liu was standing.
She saw a bunch of "big leaders" walking towards the Xie family's old house, and heard the rumors and discussions. She was so surprised that she couldn't shut her mouth. ……
Xu Chen has returned to the Xie family's old residence ahead of schedule.
When I went back, I happened to bump into the women's director Aunt Feng, who actually arranged for two or three villagers to bring in a TV, a small freezer, and several tables and chairs.
They are all placed near the back of the main room.
It is probably the arrangement of the village chief just now. After all, the "house with bare walls" scene in this house may leave a bad impression on the leader and the village and the village committee.
When the women's director saw Xu Chen, she smiled slightly awkwardly.
……
After a while, under the leadership of the village chief, the leader and his party arrived at Xie's house.
Several leaders came to the table at the door, and the two secretaries of the deputy mayor and the sports director took the initiative to hand over two sealed silk envelopes.
Mayor Feng Wenjiang and two teachers, Chen Ming and Tian Fangfang, also handed over the silk gold.
The old man picked up his writing brush, registered the leaders, and wrote elegiac couplets specially.
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This scene made the village chief and others, who had not prepared to withdraw money just now, feel a little embarrassed.
Several leaders came to the courtyard, and the band was playing sad folk music.
Zhao Feng, Fang Tao and other brothers now restrained their arrogance and stood in the courtyard with obedient expressions. Xu Chen was naturally among them.
Xu Zhiquan followed the leader and explained in a low voice:
"These are Xie Bingran's classmates. They rushed over early in the morning to help."
Vice Mayor Wu nodded, looked at Chen Ming and said:
"The atmosphere of the classmates in No. 1 Middle School is very good. I will have a phone call with Principal Yang when I get back. This is also worth learning from other schools!"
Chen Ming lowered his head and said a few words in agreement, still feeling a little worried.
He knew very well that the brothers of "Brother Bing" were treated as "bad boys" in school.
Fortunately, these boys all seemed very well-behaved at the moment, looking like "honest students".
Originally, Principal Yang of No. 1 Middle School was going to come in person to accompany the leader today.
But the leader felt that there were too many people, so he asked the secretary to coordinate. Only two coaches from Xie Bingran came to No. 1 Middle School...
Under the guidance of the village chief, several leaders came to the mourning hall.
Xie Bingran wore sackcloth and mourning as per the rules and still knelt on the ground.
Fang Tao and another boy stood in the mourning hall, passing incense to several leaders.
After worshiping one by one, the leader personally stepped forward and helped Xie Bingran up.
Xu Zhiquan stood outside, stopping the band team just in time and giving the leader a quiet atmosphere to speak.
The leader was kind and kind, and said many considerate and comforting words to "Brother Bing".
Express condolences, tell us if you have difficulties, turn grief into strength, peace of mind training, etc...
Xie Bingran lowered his head and listened quietly.
She didn't know how to reply, so she nodded from time to time as Xu Chen had just told her.
……
Several leaders expressed condolences and concern to Xie Bingran. Compared with the previous village chief and village committee, they were much more sincere and considerate.
Vice Mayor Wu finally said:
"Mayor Feng and Village Chief Guo, it is not easy for our city to produce an athlete like Xie. This is also the pride of your town and village.
I only learned about the situation at Xie’s home in the morning...
As deputy mayor, I also failed in my duties.
As the town and village, you should have more care and help for families in need, not to mention outstanding role models for young people like Xie..."
(End of chapter)