vncnus Chapter 272 The Righteous Path
Chapter 272 The Righteous Path
Tingting looked around and, seeing no one nearby, stopped trying to hide it.
This is a long story.
Tingting's grandfather was a sent-down youth who was sent to the countryside. His surname was Ding.
Later, her grandfather returned to the city and gradually made a living.
Ding Tingting's grandmother's surname is Weng.
Grandma Weng is the only daughter in her family.
So Ding Tingting's grandfather decided that the first child should have the surname Weng.
The father who later gave birth to Tingting arranged for her to take the surname Ding.
Of course, there are more considerations behind this.
When Teacher Shengweng, who is also Tingting's aunt, was alive, Tingting's grandfather was still not very reassured about the current situation.
He was afraid that his past background might cause him difficulties in the future, which could affect his children. Therefore, he decided to give his first child the surname Weng, still considering the need to protect his child.
Later, seeing that the situation was clear and stable and there would be no further changes, Tingting's grandfather felt at ease letting the child take the surname Ding after the birth of his second child.
This is why Ding Tingting and her aunt do not share the same surname.
Such things were not uncommon in those days.
"I see..." Wu Maocai sighed, "It's not easy being an old man."
"Yes, that's why we really should cherish the good life we have now."
"You're right."
Ding Tingting wiped the sweat from her cheeks. The restaurant in this small town didn't even have air conditioning. She looked up at the rolling mountains in front of her and couldn't help but sigh, "Dawei did the right thing."
Xiaotang Town cannot rely solely on hot springs.
This town is too small and too remote.
It is very difficult to develop hot springs on its own.
Using hot springs for illicit activities, as before, is destined to be short-lived.
If you make a big fuss, the higher-ups will take action; if you make a small one, it won't be of much use.
The gray market is something that can't be brought to the surface; it's bound to cause problems.
Moreover, these shady businesses do not bring any universal benefits to ordinary people.
These are probably the only restaurants that will benefit.
Most of the benefits ended up in the pockets of corrupt officials and their agents.
Where there is illicit activity, there is also the force to protect it.
These armed forces are destabilizing factors; they are unrestrained and pose a threat to the lives of the people in Xiaotang Town.
David's plan was different.
If we can establish plantations, it will benefit the people and be a great thing that improves their lives.
Even if each household earns an extra thousand or several thousand yuan a year, it's still better than the false prosperity of hot spring resorts.
David is on the right path.
Wu Maocai couldn't help but get emotional upon hearing this: "That's why Elder Chen praised you in front of us."
They see things differently.
A kindred spirit.
You are his soulmate.
"County Chief Chen has worked so hard and endured so much pressure; finally, someone understands him."
Old Wu looked very sorry for him, shaking his head helplessly, speaking as if it were the truth.
Ding Tingting smiled. Regardless of whether it was true or not, Lao Wu always knew how to speak to her heart and make her happy.
The dishes are here.
The two ate happily.
Old Wu looked at the messages on his QQ phone and learned that there was an expanded meeting of the county standing committee that afternoon.
Wu Maocai texted Dawei again to ask if he should rush back to attend the meeting, because Ding Tingting mentioned during the meeting that she wanted Wu Maocai to take her to Dashi Village, the place where Dawei was born.
"You should take her with you."
Please keep me company.
I can manage the meeting this afternoon; you don't need to be there.
Wu Maocai typed rapidly: "Mission accomplished."
"Are you chatting with David again?"
"Just reporting on my work, hehehe."
"You're not allowed to tell him what I'm talking to you about."
"That's right, that's right, I can tell the difference."
After finishing their meal, the two headed to Dashi Village in Wufeng County.
Tingting was very excited throughout the journey.
Wildflowers of all colors bloom along the mountain road, vying for attention and brightening one's mood.
The closer Ding Tingting got to Dawei's hometown, the happier and more excited she became.
It seems to overlap with David's past, as if it has extraordinary significance.
……
"Now, please welcome County Head Chen to speak."
Inside the auditorium of the county government building.
The meeting is in progress.
After speaking for a while, Li Taoying, who was in charge of the meeting, invited Dawei to speak.
Comrades.
The incident involving Ms. Shen, a female teacher at Dongping Middle School, is truly shocking.
This is not simply a matter of flaunting wealth.
It also uncovered shady dealings such as power-for-sex and power-for-money transactions.
Some of our cadres have participated in quite a few meetings.
They kept saying they loved their job.
Yes.
Who among you here isn't here for the sake of a secure job within the system?
This is perfectly understandable.
For thousands of years, those who excel in their studies have been destined for officialdom.
You were selected through a process.
This is what you deserve.
A job within the system is stable and respectable; once you enter that system, your path is smooth sailing.
However, the glory and honor of the system must be upheld by everyone.
From the standpoint of dialectical materialism.
Even the brightest side inevitably has its shadows.
Some of our comrades start complaining about the system as soon as things don't go their way.
Just like Teacher Shen from Dongping Town.
They're all dressed in gold and silver, so rich and powerful, yet they still try to undermine our system.
This is what they call "biting the hand that feeds you".
That's immoral!
It's not allowed!
Discuss the system within the system.
Those who are part of the system should uphold it.
If everyone were like her, like Liao Yongming, it would cause a massive avalanche, and even good comrades would be implicated and harmed.
True passion is not just a fleeting enthusiasm.
I love his good points, and I also love his shortcomings.
If there are shortcomings, we will build upon them and make improvements.
Constantly complaining while being unwilling to leave is something to be looked down upon.
The Dongping Middle School video incident is something that everyone here should reflect upon.
At the very least, you need to answer these questions:
Are there any other examples like this around you?
Will I end up like that someday?
Was the affair between the female teacher surnamed Shen and Liao Yongming only discovered today? Why didn't anyone report it before?
How should I handle similar situations in the future?
How much damage will Shen and Liao cause to Yuanshan County, and how serious will their poisoning of the education system be?
... "
David's remarks were very sharp.
The audience remained silent as he spoke.
Previously, when Zhou Xiangzhang was around, he didn't have the opportunity to stand on the stage.
Because he was worried about losing control of the situation.
At this moment, taking advantage of the video incident, he also has the opportunity to make a proper appearance in front of the public and the members of the county party committee and county government, so he invited reporters.