usatvline Chapter 1558 The Village Chief: A Good Capitalist
Chapter 1558 The Village Chief: A Good Capitalist
The twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month is Little New Year.
Sun Dingnan finally returned from the bird droppings fertilizer workshop, accompanied by the village chief of Big Bird Village and several villagers.
Sun Shan was working when Sun Bomin, accompanied by a large dog, greeted the village chief.
Sun Bomin said honestly, "Village Chief, I was planning to have Big Head Dog deliver gifts to you tomorrow, but I didn't expect you to come first."
The wedding of Big Head Dog and White Moon Girl is set for the tenth day of the first lunar month. The engagement ceremony has already been held, and Big Head Dog, the prospective grandson-in-law, has to give gifts to his future in-laws.
The village chief said with a smile, "Manager Sun is coming back for the New Year, and I also have something to report to him, so I came along. Hehe, luckily I came early, otherwise I would have missed it."
I secretly glanced at the big-headed dog: it was honest and silly, small, and of average appearance. It wasn't exactly handsome, so it wasn't the first choice for a good husband.
However, the village chief was a wise man. Since befriending Lord Sun, he knew that "you can't judge a book by its cover" and that one's character and future prospects cannot be measured by appearance.
Lord Sun, for example, was thin and frail, with an older-looking face, not to mention dignified. But Lord Sun was capable; he kept his wife and daughter plump and healthy, so they didn't have to do any farm work.
A woman's happiness depends on her husband; food and clothing are the foundation of her life. No matter how handsome a man is, he can't compare to a bowl of plain white rice. Big-Headed Dog works in the kitchen, responsible for Master Sun's three meals a day.
Hehe, if they weren't trusted confidants, they wouldn't let me work in the kitchen.
My granddaughter, Yuegu, lives with Big Head Dog. Even if she doesn't live a life of luxury, at least she'll have enough to eat. If she gives birth to a son, my little sister can go to school and learn to read and write; maybe she'll become the next Master Sun someday!
Big-Headed Dog became even more nervous when he saw the village chief glancing at him. He started walking awkwardly, serving the village chief, afraid that he would not perform well.
As for speaking, he was too shy to open his mouth, so he could only laugh awkwardly along with the village chief and Sun Bomin.
As the old man said, a smiling man is lovable. Keep smiling, and people will like you!
Sun Bomin asked with a smile, "Village Chief, it snowed heavily a few days ago, how are things on your end?"
At this point, the village chief said with a smug look, "Good, our village is doing well. Hehe, it would have been hard to say before. But since Lord Sun came, our village has become different."
Many villagers have been able to move into new houses, and even those who haven't are able to renovate them. Our houses are very sturdy; they won't collapse under the weight of a blizzard. Other villages haven't been so lucky.
The village chief and Sun Bomin chatted about the village where the young bride from Big Bird Village was from, and how someone's house had been crushed by the heavy snow. They also talked about the village where their married daughter was from, and how someone's house had been destroyed by the blizzard.
In short, there are many stories in the countryside, and the village chief and Sun Bomin had a great time chatting.
Even the need for Sun Dingnan's "simultaneous interpretation" could not hinder the deep bond between the two old farmers.
The village chief looked at Sun Bomin with shining eyes and said, "Grandpa, you are a blessed man. Lord Sun is not only filial but also capable."
He paused, then added, "Our Big Bird Village is also blessed. Since Lord Sun took office, Big Bird Village has undergone earth-shattering changes."
Sun Bomin was even happier to hear the village chief praise Sun Shan than he was to praise him. He couldn't hide the smile on his face.
But he said, "No, no, this is what he should do. If an official doesn't serve the people, he might as well go home and grow sweet potatoes. Village chief, don't say that, it's all what he should do."
While the village chief was chatting with Sun Bomin, Sister Yun was preparing New Year's gifts and asked the village chief to take them back.
Su saw Yun Jie carrying a bunch of nice things outside.
He stopped her, saying, "Xiaoxiao's mother, just prepare a few things, why so many?"
They flung the money away as if it were free, making Su's heart ache.
Sister Yun glanced at the pile of New Year's gifts on the ground. "Where's the extra?" she thought. "Not at all!"
This pile of New Year's gifts includes not only those from Sun Shan, but also those from Big Head Dog.
Moreover, they are all ordinary New Year's gifts, which don't cost much.
The most expensive piece of cloth is two bolts of cotton. No, actually it's not that expensive.
It was brought back by Dege from Dongting Lake. The wholesale price was much cheaper than outside.
Yun Jie knew Su Shi's temperament, so she never argued with her.
She patiently explained, "Mother, our status is different now. We are officials, and we need to maintain appearances and save face. If we give too little, it will affect Shan-ge's reputation. Mother, for Shan-ge's sake, we have no choice but to give it up, no matter how reluctant we are."
After saying that, he sighed deeply, a sense of helplessness showing on his face.
Su's lips twitched. It was all about pomp and circumstance. Ever since she became an official, she wanted more and more of everything.
Sometimes, Su wished she could abandon her official status and return to being a country person.
Su waved her hand dismissively, "Alright, take your things away, don't let me see them."
Yun Jie shook her head repeatedly: "Mother, this won't do. I specifically picked this out to check with you to make sure nothing is missing. Mother, come, let's check it together and see if everything is complete. Giving gifts is about following the rules; if something is missing, it would be bad if people misunderstood."
Su took three steps back, clutching her chest, and said with heartache, "No, no, take it away quickly, don't let me see it."
I wasn't happy sending so many things out in the first place, and now you're making me check them? This is clearly rubbing salt into her wounds!
"So you're saying we have to make up for any missing gifts? Pshaw, with such a huge pile of New Year's gifts, how could there be any missing ones!"
As night fell, Sun Shan finished his shift, and Sun Dingnan and the village chief quickly came over to greet him.
Sun Shan was also very happy and said, "Village Chief, you've come?"
Such a warm greeting made the village chief of Big Bird Village extremely happy.
Looking at Sun Shan with starry eyes, she said, "My lord, I've arrived."
He blinked, as if to say: Lord Sun, I'm here to report on the situation! There are outsiders here, so it's not appropriate to say more!
Outsider Sun Dingnan:........
Sun Shan indeed received a look from the village chief, who told Sun Dingnan to leave first.
Seeing that only Lord Sun's trusted confidant Gui Ge'er was around, the village chief felt relieved.
He then proceeded to give a lengthy report: "Sir, the workshop stopped work on the 20th of the twelfth lunar month. The workers were very happy to hear this, saying they could go home to celebrate the New Year."
At this point, the village chief got angry and spat, saying, "Sir, this kind of work attitude from the workers is unacceptable. How can they be so happy just because they can go home for the New Year? They have no regard for the workshop at all."
Hmph, sir, after spring arrives and work resumes, we'll have to have a good talk with them. They should love where they work. The workshop pays them so much, and they don't seem to miss it at all.
"Hmph, sir, such workers are not top-tier workers; they need to be taught a lesson. If they repeatedly fail to improve, they should all be dismissed."
As for how to teach him a lesson?
The village chief suggested extending the work time by half an hour, without paying him.
The perfect attendance bonus should be given less, or even none at all, since these are extra benefits.
Make Grandpa Xiaoya's cooking even worse, so we can reduce the amount of food we need...
Sun Shan: ...
Oh my god, what a terrifying village chief! What a ruthless village chief! What a capitalist village chief!