Rebirth 78: Hunting for Treasure in the Mountains, Spoiling My Wife and Daughter to the Heavens

Lu Weiguo was also caught up in the conversation and only then did he remember the breakfast shop.

He briefly explained the situation: "The checks are fine, but they're too frequent and have a very strong purpose."

If Lu Weiguo didn't know Director Zhou, he would have said something even more outrageous.

After all, now that they recognized him, his frequent visits to the home of the county party secretary could no longer be kept secret.

Speak your mind, criticize your opinions, and if you have any grievances, go explain them to the top leader.

The saying "a higher-ranking official can crush you" is no joke.

Besides, how did Zhao Kaishan get to the top position?

This is no secret within the county committee.

A leader with connections, ability, and ruthlessness.

Saying that he has connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds is a bit of an exaggeration.

The Qian family, who fought against him, were ruined and no one had yet found any fault with them.

On this point alone, none of the other leaders of the county committee dared to disobey.

To put it simply, at this point in the county committee, if Zhao Kaishan's driver were to fart, those sycophantic minor leaders would all want to know the smell and the meaning behind the fart.

But who would have thought that Director Zhou had such high level of insight and understanding?

"I know about this. Do you know the owner of that breakfast shop?"

Director Zhou sighed, but without the slightest embarrassment.

"It was opened by my third sister-in-law's family, and the idea came from me. We didn't dare to be among the first batch of businesses to open up, so we could accumulate experience earlier."

"Oh, I see. There are some things I shouldn't have told you." Director Zhou patted Lu Weiguo on the shoulder upon hearing this. "I've known about that breakfast shop for a while now, and I was watching from outside during the first day of the inspection."

Before Lu Weiguo could ask any further questions...

Director Zhou pointed to his office.

"Someone contacted the people below, saying that it was targeting that shop, and no reason was needed. They found the street officials and communicated with them."

Originally, I wanted to stop this behavior immediately, but... look at my office environment, you can see how undisciplined the staff are.

These people were stagnant in their former factories and workplaces; they were difficult to manage, and it was impossible to manage them.

But as you said, since a problem has arisen, we must persist in self-renewal! If the house isn't cleaned, look at it—isn't it covered in dust?

I haven't washed my face in a while, I wonder if it's gotten dirty. I just want to take this opportunity to have an internal criticism and self-criticism!

The rectification should begin internally, addressing issues such as improper conduct, abuse of power, and suppression of the private sector.

However, it's tough on the female owner of that breakfast shop...

Secretary Zhou seemed a little embarrassed when he said this.

To achieve internal reform, you must first identify the problems.

However, in this process, Li Xiuhe became the one who suffered losses.

It has to be said that things just happen by chance.

Upon hearing this, Lu Weiguo secretly rejoiced.

Fortunately, it was Li Xiulian; despite all the trouble, the shop was able to continue operating.

Even without his visit to Director Zhou, the matter would have been resolved in a few days.

But if it were any other shop or food stall, it would probably have gone out of business long ago if they kept doing this.

"But Comrade Lu Weiguo, don't worry, once the internal reforms begin, I will give that breakfast shop preferential treatment in terms of policy, and I will absolutely not let my comrade suffer any injustice!!"

"No need!" Lu Weiguo shook his head and refused. "It's all for the better development of the county. Comrades with faith should be at the forefront!"

You have to understand, he's not just an ordinary citizen; he has Zhao Kaishan backing him, so he needs preferential policies at this time.

That's when things are going to get messy.

After all, in less than six months, he might be on equal footing with Director Zhou.

By the time I left the Commerce Bureau, it was completely dark.

After waving goodbye to Director Zhou, Li Xiulian and the others immediately came over when she got home.

"How's Weiguo? Why are we talking for so long? Did they give you any trouble? If not, I'll go find my old comrades!"

"We old guys went to the Commerce Bureau and we refused to believe they would dare to target Xiuhe again!"

Wu Guifen took the lead, her momentum comparable to the sounding of a bugle call to charge.

"Mom, it's okay. They're not making things difficult for me. Let the breakfast shop stay closed for a few days. Things will be fine after a while."

"Huh? What do you mean? Honey, you were bullied too?" This was the first time in a year that Li Xiulian had seen Lu Weiguo back down.

A thin mist inexplicably obscured her vision, and she tugged at Lu Weiguo's arm, fearing that Lu Weiguo might suffer any injustice.

They even began to regret getting Lu Weiguo involved.

"No, honey, mom, sister, I had a good chat with Director Zhou because..."

Lu Weiguo didn't go into too much detail; he simply recounted the internal preparations for the investigation.

"The Commerce Bureau has just been reinstated, and the staff's quality varies greatly. I've just walked right into their trap."

But let's just consider this a break. Besides, some things aren't really Xiao Hu's fault. The kid is fine; it's just that his parents have been officials for too long and have become a bit out of touch with the people.

"The people will not fight against the officials," is a common saying among ordinary people.

At the same time, another equally common saying is, "It's better to avoid trouble."

Even Lu Weiguo, who is known for his outbursts, said that.

Li Xiuhe nodded in agreement: "Let's just say it was bad luck. We were planning to take a few days off anyway and go to the city to do some research. We'll just close the shop and rest for the next few days."

That's what the boss said.

No one else would say anything.

In the small house, Lu Weiguo and his wife watched their two children sleeping sprawled out on their backs.

His face was beaming with happiness.

"Honey, tell me the truth, did you really not suffer any losses today? I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I'm the one who dragged you into this. You're so stubborn."

I've never seen you like this before. From now on, we won't concern ourselves with these things anymore; we'll just live our own little lives." Clearly, Li Xiulian chose her husband and their family over her sister.

"No, honey, what are you talking about? Would your husband suffer a loss? I had other things to discuss with Director Zhou, but I wanted to tell you..."

Lu Weiguo walked around Lu Jiacheng to Li Xiulian's back.

He held Li Xiulian in his arms.

"I'm telling you, you absolutely must do well on your exams. Leave the household affairs to me; I've already made plans for myself and for our family."

"When you return after completing your studies, let's work together to build our hometown and the Northeast. Besides, I already talked to Secretary Zhao about this during the Spring Festival..."

Lu Weiguo spoke to Li Xiulian for the first time about his plans for the future.

Of course, this clarity only came after I left Zhao Kaishan's place during the Spring Festival.

When he was reborn, all he cared about was his wife and children, and he just wanted to live a good life with his little family.

However, so much has happened during this period.

I've seen those poor women who sell their bodies for a few pieces of coal.

Having seen the children in the village, I know that even going to school is a luxury for them.

I have witnessed those impoverished farmers who would kneel down for a few taels of silver.

Even those burly Northeastern men with their backs ramrod straight!

Just so that when they get home, their children can have a full meal and taste meat.

His back was bent even lower than an old man's.

His brows were furrowed deeper than ravines!

When poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue.

Although he can't be considered "successful".

But the experience of later generations will also help the county town, and even the Northeast, avoid taking a few detours in its development.

In a few years, perhaps... even a year would be good.