That evening, when the sun began to set, Wu Dagang's voice came from the radio.
He turned on the broadcasting equipment, cleared his throat, and started to speak in his loud voice: "Attention to all villagers, attention to all villagers, at seven o'clock tonight, an emergency meeting will be held in Shaiguchang, please everyone Be sure to participate.”
The sound of the radio echoed over the village, and Wu Dagang’s voice could be heard in every corner.
He repeated the notification several times to make sure everyone received the message.
After hearing the broadcast, the educated youths in the Educated Youth Academy began to discuss among themselves.
They knew the meeting was likely related to their day's protest.
“It seems that the village is finally responding to our demands.” said an educated youth.
“I don’t know how they will deal with it, I hope there won’t be any bad results.” Another educated youth said worriedly.
At the same time, other villagers were also curious about the meeting. They were aware of the complaints and dissatisfaction of the educated youth, and were worried that this would affect the autumn harvest work.
Zhou Ziwen heard the broadcast in his yard. He frowned slightly, roughly guessing the reason for Wu Dagang's meeting.
The complaints and protests of the educated youth are not trivial matters, and if not handled properly, they may cause larger problems.
Of course, he is not worried about the village. After all, Dabazi Village has a population of more than a thousand, and the Educated Youth Institute is only so small. No matter how much trouble they make, the only one who will suffer is himself.
The captain and Wu Dagang have worked in the production team for so many years, but they can't be captains without some real skills.
Wu Dagang has matured as he has matured. He was also a bad-tempered person when he was young. It is only now that he has gotten older that his temper has become gentler.
But if anyone thinks that he is easy to bully because of his good temper, that is a big mistake.
Zhou Ziwen returned to the house and saw Chen Shiying and Chen Qiaoyi also there, so he said to them: "It seems that the village is going to respond to the protests of the educated youth, and tonight's meeting is likely to be related to this matter."< br>
Chen Shiying nodded with worry on her face: "Ziwen, how do you think the village will handle this matter?"
Chen Qiaoyi also looked a little uneasy: "Yes, those educated youths There was a lot of trouble today, I hope there won’t be any drastic measures.”
Zhou Ziwen thought for a while, and then said: “I think Wu Dagang and Captain Zhou are both sensible people, and they will seek someone. To solve the problem with a balance. We should trust their judgment."
He still knows the captain and Wu Dagang very well.
With their methods, it can be said that it is easy to deal with these troubled educated youths.
Zhou Ziwen's words made the Chen sisters feel a little more at ease.
They were not involved in this matter anyway.
The Taoist friends who are poor and not dead, they just watch the show.
“Okay, don’t worry, let’s prepare first and attend the meeting together later.” Zhou Ziwen comforted them with a smile.
While they were talking, Shen Zhaodi, Zhou Chaoyang and Tang Yaoyao from next door also came over.
Shen Zhaodi asked curiously: "Brother Ziwen, do you know the reason for the meeting tonight?"
Zhou Chaoyang also looked a little anxious: "Yes, I heard that the educated youth today It's quite a fuss, will something big happen?"
Tang Yaoyao looked at Zhou Ziwen with some concern: "Brother Ziwen, you should know something inside, right?"
Zhou Ziwen? Wen smiled and reassured them: "Don't worry, everyone. This is something caused by the Educated Youth Institute and has nothing to do with us. All we can do now is wait and see what the meeting says in the evening."
Chen Qiaoyi also nodded in agreement: "Yes, listen to Brother Ziwen, we just need to watch the show."
Chen Shiying poured a glass of water for everyone, trying to ease the tense atmosphere: " Let’s take a drink of water and calm down. We will go to the meeting together in the evening and we will find out.”
As night falls, villagers and educated youths come to the grain drying field one after another.
Zhou Ziwen and the Chen sisters also went there, along with Shen Zhaodi, Zhou Chaoyang and Tang Yaoyao.
When they arrived at Shaiguchang, the villagers were also discussing the purpose of this meeting.
Of course, some smart people have already guessed what's going on. As the night deepens, more and more people gather in the grain drying field.
The villagers were whispering to each other and talking about it.
But after Wu Dagang and Zhou Weiguo came out, the discussion slowly stopped.
The captain stood on the temporary stage and looked around, his sharp eyes scanning every face.
He cleared his throat and spoke in his loud voice again: "First of all, I would like to thank everyone for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend this meeting. I know that everyone has heard about some things in the past few days."< br>
He paused and continued: "Our Dabazi Village has always been known for its unity. We will not sit idly by and ignore any behavior that undermines unity and affects production."
The educated youth listened. At this point, I couldn't help but feel a little nervous. They realized that the village leaders were taking the matter very seriously.
Wu Dagang continued: "We understand that educated youths coming to the countryside from cities face various discomforts and difficulties. However, this cannot be a reason to affect our autumn harvest. The autumn harvest is a major event for our whole village, and everyone Don't let personal emotions affect the overall interests."
When he said this, Wu Dagang's attitude became tougher, completely different from his previous image of a good old man.
Zhou Weiguo also continued: "We understand everyone's hard work, but we must also consider the interests of the entire village. We must take measures for any behavior that affects collective interests."
When Zhou Weiguo's words fell, The atmosphere in the crowd became more tense.
The educated youths began to whisper, some showed uneasiness on their faces, while others showed anger and dissatisfaction.
Suddenly, an educated youth stood up, his voice trembling with emotion: "Captain, Secretary Wu, we know that the autumn harvest is important, but we are also human beings, and we will also be tired! This kind of high intensity We really can’t do the work!”
His words resonated with other educated youths, and many people began to echo:
"Yes, we are not machines, we need reasonable rest and working hours!"
"We demand improved working conditions, we are not here to suffer!"
The scene fell into chaos for a time, and the villagers They also began to whisper among themselves, some expressing sympathy for the educated youth, while others were dissatisfied.
After all, everyone has to work during the autumn harvest. Even the production team, considering that they were educated youths and knowing that they were not good at work, even let them do some easy work.
When the villagers heard the demands of the educated youth, disagreements began to arise.
Some villagers, especially the older ones, believe that educated youth should cherish this opportunity to reform their minds and exercise their bodies more.
"We came here the same way back then. These kids from the city are just too squeamish." An old man said dissatisfiedly while smoking a dry cigarette.
"That's right, the autumn harvest is a big event. Everyone is tired, but they are not the only ones." Another aunt agreed.
However, some villagers expressed sympathy for the educated youth.
“After all, they just came from the city and may not be used to this kind of high-intensity labor.” A young villager whispered.
"Yes, I see blisters on their hands. It's not easy." Another villager said with some distress.
The educated youth felt that they had been treated unfairly.
They believe that although they are willing to undergo re-education, it does not mean they have to endure labor beyond the physical limits.
“It’s not that we are unwilling to work, but we must at least ensure our basic rest, right?” an educated youth argued.
“Yes, all we ask for is reasonable working and resting time. Is this too much?” Another educated youth also joined the discussion.
The scene became even more chaotic. Upon seeing this, Wu Dagang and Zhou Weiguo knew that measures must be taken to control the situation.
They exchanged a look and decided to take a tougher stance.
Wu Dagang slapped the table hard and shouted in his loud voice: "Quiet! Quiet! Please listen to me."
His voice was like thunder in the grain drying field. It echoed in the sky, making everyone quiet.
“I know everyone has their own reasons, but we cannot affect the production of the entire village because of personal requirements.”
"Anyone who affects the production team's autumn harvest is a sinner. Our production team will not want such people. Either you find a way to return to the city on your own, or I will return you to the Educated Youth Office and leave comments that hinder the autumn harvest work. You decide what to do!" (End of Chapter)