Who wants to take the civil service exam after being reborn?

Chapter 687 Listen to the Party, live a good life!

Many people in cities, especially the younger generation, may not fully understand the significance of this "model family" plaque awarded by the local government.

In fact, in remote areas, this "value" is still quite high.

First, it represents official recognition, and it's delivered to your doorstep with great fanfare and fanfare.

During this process, neighbors will come out to watch. In rural areas where a community is made up of acquaintances, this kind of "face" is priceless, as it can greatly enhance a family's prestige in the village.

Secondly, this plaque also signifies priority consideration in applying for homestead land, microloans, hardship allowances, and for children to join the military.

Of course, this is unlikely to be useful for Chen's maternal grandfather's family.

Finally, if a family continues to contribute to the village and has a powerful family member outside the village who earns the respect of governments at all levels, the family will be able to continuously build prestige.

Finally, they are even able to participate in mediating neighborhood disputes and intervene in village affairs decision-making.

Furthermore, the villagers were convinced by the mediation results, finding it even more effective than the law. This is how the ancient "gentry" system was formed.

Therefore, this small plaque is far more than just a decoration on the wall; it is a triple certification of face, substance, and life, and an important symbol embedded in the operating logic of rural society.

After offering cigarettes and pouring tea, and after much persuasion, the group from the county who had delivered the plaque were finally sent away, leaving only some village officials in the courtyard.

They might have heard some rumors about "Mao's grandson" from the county, but those grassroots staff have all the right words; they can make "Tyson sound like Taro."

This grandson of Mao Zedong was almost described as Bill Gates.

However, upon meeting him, everyone discovered that he was just a low-key young man, fair-skinned and handsome but not talkative, standing quietly at the back of the crowd.

More often than not, he let his eldest uncle Mao Zhiyuan and second uncle Mao Hongtao handle the social interactions.

My uncle is almost fifty years old, and he has never felt so proud and elated as he does today.

He straightened his back and talked to several village officials about everything from the newly appointed Obama to the local war in Georgia, and from the Mumbai attacks to Somali pirates, as if there was nothing in the world he didn't know.

The village leaders listened for a while, then left with a hint of disdain.

Who the hell wants to listen to this? It's so boring. Can't I just make it up myself?

However, the eldest uncle was still somewhat unsatisfied. Over the years, few people had listened to his profound opinions on the international situation.

When only family members remained in the courtyard, the eldest uncle and aunt, and the second uncle and aunt were still excitedly talking about preparing some dishes to go with drinks and celebrate that night.

"Dad, I'm going to the street to buy some braised dishes later!"

"My uncle said loudly."

Grandpa didn't say anything, just kept puffing on his pipe, staring at the brand-new plaque on the wall.

"Dad, stop looking."

My second uncle said with a smile, "This thing is already hanging on our door. You can even sleep with it from now on."

"I remember..."

Grandpa exhaled a puff of white mist, and the wrinkles on his forehead, resembling orange peel, deepened: "The Shi family also has a plaque like this."

"What do you mean?"

Everyone was taken aback; why bring up this family out of the blue?

"Boss, how are they doing now?"

Grandpa suddenly asked.

"Now, right now..."

The eldest uncle didn't know what his father was thinking, but he didn't dare not answer. He scratched his head and said, "It seems like they're moving. Too many neighbors who used to bully them are throwing eggs at their house, so their daughter-in-law is preparing to take the old couple back to their hometown."

"As you can see, just because you have a sign doesn't mean you can do whatever you want."

Grandpa poured out the burnt tobacco leaves and slowly filled them with new leaves: "If you don't know when to stop, your family will be destroyed, and you'll be forced to leave your hometown. It could happen in just one night."

"Exactly! Look how arrogant you are!"

Grandma also scolded my eldest uncle with a stern face: "You haven't even had a couple of ounces of horse piss, and you're already losing your bearings! Do you think people really enjoy listening to your nonsense? Look at Chen Peisong and Chen Zhe, who's as arrogant as you?"

"Old Chen is an official. He's smart and went to such a good university, he's definitely better than us."

The eldest and second uncles exchanged a glance. The eldest uncle stammered, "We're different from the Shi family. We don't bully people." "The Shi family only took small advantages at the beginning."

Grandpa's voice wasn't loud, and it was still hoarse, but every word he said carried weight: "This plaque isn't a source of confidence for your reckless behavior, nor is it a means for you to show off your power. It's meant to serve as a yardstick, so that the whole family's words and actions can live up to the title of 'model'!"

“Let me tell you, this brand was earned by Chen Zhe. From now on, no one will dare to embarrass Chen Zhe!”

Grandma, that little old lady, also grabbed a sickle for cutting grass and slammed it down on the ground with a "whoosh": "Don't blame me for being impolite!"

The parents' actions were like a bucket of ice water suddenly poured over them, instantly calming the uncles and aunts' agitated hearts.

Chen did not interrupt.

My maternal grandfather was educated, but he had little worldly experience. Apart from going to the doctor, he never left Heyuan in his entire life.

Not to mention my maternal grandmother, she had barely even heard a few words of classical Chinese.

But through their daily labor, they have accumulated the most basic wisdom.

Just like fishing on a lake, the size of the boat determines how many fish and shrimp it can catch. Without a large enough hold, the catch becomes a burden, and the boat will capsize in the wind and waves.

"When we live our lives, if our ostentation exceeds our proper measure, disaster is not far away!"

The grandfather looked at his two sons and said with concern.

As dusk deepened, the wind swept across Wanlv Lake, whipping up white waves that lapped against the shore with a soft, lingering "splash, splash," as if gently responding to the old fisherman who understood it.

If it were someone else in another situation, Chen Zhe might have stepped forward and said a few polite and diplomatic words.

However, it was the maternal grandparents who were being reasonable, while the eldest and second uncles were the ones being criticized. I was just a junior, so why did I go up there without any respect and act so arrogantly?

So he pretended to be stupid and sat on the small stool, watching his two uncles being hoisted into the air.

"……alright."

When she felt it was about time, the old lady calmed down and instructed her aunt, "Go to the street and buy some braised food. Have some wine tonight. Chen is going back to Guangzhou tomorrow."

"grandmother."

Chen then spoke up, saying, "You'll be coming with me too, right? To be honest, my main task this time is to take you two to Guangzhou for the New Year."

Grandma paused for a moment.

The sounds of the Shi family moving could be faintly heard in the distance, interspersed with the muffled sound of eggs hitting the door.

"go with!"

This time, Grandma resolutely said, "I'm going to the provincial capital to see the world my grandson has created!"

These words were like a spring breeze thawing the ice; not only did Chen breathe a sigh of relief, but everyone in the courtyard also quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

My two uncles are still in their prime and have some ambition. Although they agree with what my parents just said, they believe that with their nephew's guidance, making money in a down-to-earth manner shouldn't be a problem.

However, if the maternal grandparents don't go, and they go to Guangzhou alone, their intentions would seem too blatant.

"Mom, I'm going to buy groceries."

Auntie quickly hopped on her bicycle: "I remember Chen liked braised duck tongues when he was little, so I'll buy a lot this time..."

My aunt was afraid that my grandmother would change her mind, so she quickly arrived at the entrance of the alley.

My aunt didn't think about making a lot of money, but she had a son, and their circumstances didn't allow it in the past, so she didn't have many extravagant hopes.

Now that my sister-in-law's family is so powerful, I definitely have to stick close to them.

Seeing the undisguised joy on her aunt's face, a neighbor at the alley entrance joked, "Ah Juan, I heard your family has produced a big shot! When you get rich, don't forget to take us with you!"

Normally, my aunt would have said with beaming eyes, "No problem, I'll make sure you all drive luxury cars!"

But after being scolded, her aunt's heart skipped a beat, and she waved her hand vaguely, saying, "What, what important person... We just listen to the Party and live a decent life."

"Hey!"

The neighbors were puzzled. When did this rural woman, whose waist was thicker than her buttocks, become so politically aware?
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(One more chapter tonight.)
(End of this chapter)