Chapter 997

Although Zhang Kaishan had not yet experienced that era, the logic of what Su Xinghui said was clear, and the cause-and-effect relationship was also closely linked. Zhang Kaishan knew well some common characteristics of local officials today, and he could infer that the things Su Xinghui said were absolutely likely to happen.

In such cold weather, cold sweat was trickling down Zhang Kaishan's back. Thinking of such consequences, his scalp felt numb. If the country really developed to that point, what kind of concept would that be? He dared not think about it.

Zhang Kaishan patted the desk and said, "Such things must absolutely not happen!"

Su Xinghui said, "Therefore, this land transfer fee must absolutely not be used as the main source of local fiscal revenue. Shangjun County still has to develop industry and agriculture well. Industry is the foundation of a country."

Zhang Kaishan nodded and said, "Alright, what you said makes sense. I will ponder this matter carefully. By the way, regarding the matter of building a park, I will also find experts to conduct feasibility studies and strive to form a proposal as soon as possible to be passed at the Standing Committee meeting."

Su Xinghui said, "That's great, Uncle Zhang. This park project will definitely become a heavy-inked stroke in your political career."

Zhang Kaishan smiled, "Xinghui, when are we going to Jiangcheng to pay a New Year's call this year?"

Su Xinghui said, "How about we go on the fifth day? It's always the fifth day every year."

Zhang Kaishan nodded and said, "Alright, then it's settled: we go on the fifth day."

On the first day of the New Year, Su Xinghui paid New Year's calls to the elders in Shangjun County. At the same time, some of his colleagues and subordinates also came to pay him New Year's calls. Of course, these people did not dare to bring any valuable gifts, at most some pastries and fruits. As a return of courtesy, Su Xinghui also brought them some return gifts.

Guo Suhua said, "Xinghui, there are more people coming to pay you a New Year's call than those coming to pay your father a New Year's call."

Su Wenjun said, "Xinghui is a first-level leading cadre after all, so of course there are more people coming to pay him a New Year's call. Isn't this a Chinese characteristic?"

Su Xinghui actually had a headache too. With so many people, he had to entertain them when they came, and he had to chat with others, which was actually quite tiring. However, he also knew that this was something that couldn't be helped. It was a Chinese characteristic. If others came to pay him a New Year's call and he didn't give them a good look, others would think he had opinions in his heart.

Among those who came to pay Su Xinghui a New Year's call today were some of his former subordinates in Meng Hu Ling, such as some village cadres from Ye Zhugou Village, and Zeng Xianglin, Wan Xing, and others had all come. However, Xia Zhu did not come this time, which made Su Xinghui a bit surprised.

Xia Lan told him privately that Xia Zhu originally wanted to come, but she hesitated for a long time and still didn't come in the end. She was probably afraid that Su Xinghui's current girlfriend would misunderstand. However, she brought a New Year's gift for Su Xinghui and had Xia Lan bring it.

Su Xinghui felt endless sighs in his heart. He could naturally imagine the kind of contradiction and entanglement in Xia Zhu's heart. However, what could he say? He could only say one sentence in his heart: "This silly girl."

Sun Si also had his two daughters come to the Su family to pay a New Year's call together. Nominally, it was said to be paying a New Year's call to Su Wenjun, but in fact, Su Xinghui knew that he was doing this for himself to see.

Sun Si had his daughters bring quite a few gifts, including two bottles of Moutai and two cartons of Zhonghua cigarettes. However, Su Xinghui still insisted on having the Sun Xuefei sisters take them back, leaving only some pastries and fruits.

Although Su Xinghui had no good feelings for the Sun Xuefei sisters, after all, this was the New Year, and others had come to pay a New Year's call. One should not hit a smiling face. Therefore, he still patiently chatted with the two for a while.

After the two sisters left, Guo Suhua asked, "Xinghui, looking at your appearance, it seems you don't like these two sisters very much. Why?"

Su Xinghui naturally could not tell the real reason. He said to Guo Suhua, "Their father is too snobbish; I don't like it very much."

Su Wenjun said, "Yes, they said they were paying me a New Year's call, but in fact, do I even know him? Isn't he just looking at the fact that Xinghui is popular in the county now? So he came to suck up to Xinghui. Otherwise, would he send such valuable things?"

Guo Suhua actually didn't like these two sisters either, mainly because Sun Xuefei's makeup was too heavy, and Sun Xuelan was like a wooden block after entering the door, not saying a word. She nodded and said, "Xinghui did the right thing. He should have returned the things. Sending such valuable things, isn't it just to make Xinghui do things for him?"

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Even if he didn't ask me to do things for him, I couldn't accept such valuable things."

Su Wenjun said, "I'm relieved to see you have this attitude."

Guo Suhua also laughed, "Our son won't go down the wrong path!"

After the first day passed, the family went to Baota Township to pay New Year's calls to his maternal grandfather and uncles. This year, the two uncles earned a lot of money by planting lotus roots. They took the lead in establishing a cooperative, not only earning money for themselves but also leading the ordinary people in the village to earn a lot of money.

The Guo family's house was also renovated. It was an old house with decades of history, and it was time for renovation. The renovated new house was much brighter. Seeing that his parents and two younger brothers were living a good life, Guo Suhua was also much happier in her heart.

Returning to Shangjun, what surprised Su Xinghui was that on the third day, Lu Xiaoya came to the house to pay a New Year's call.

Before Lu Xiaoya came, she did not call Su Xinghui, which gave Su Xinghui a big surprise and also made Su Wenjun and Guo Suhua very surprised.

You know, the Lu family's family background was much better than the Su family's. Generally, girls from this kind of family background would not be so polite and would be somewhat ignorant. However, Lu Xiaoya was too sensible and too well-behaved.

She first accompanied Su Xinghui from thousands of miles away from the capital to celebrate Su Wenjun's birthday, and then on the third day, she came to pay a New Year's call to the Su family first. This is really something that ordinary girls cannot do.

Just because of these two things, Su Wenjun and Guo Suhua sincerely accepted this prospective daughter-in-law, and they also sincerely felt that Su Xinghui's vision was too good to be able to find such a girlfriend who was almost impeccable.

Lu Xiaoya came to the house to pay a New Year's call and sat for a while. Guo Suhua smiled and asked Su Xinghui to take Lu Xiaoya out to play. Su Xinghui then took Lu Xiaoya out.

In the 1990s in Shangjun County, the New Year atmosphere in the county was still very strong. People were setting off firecrackers everywhere on the street. Today is the third day, which is the day to send off the New Year in Shangjun customs. Amidst the constantly ringing firecrackers, the two walked casually on the street.

Su Xinghui said, "You're not going back to Jiangcheng today, right?"

Lu Xiaoya said, "Then do you hope I go back to Jiangcheng?"

Su Xinghui laughed, "Of course I don't hope you go back to Jiangcheng."

Lu Xiaoya said, "Then I won't go back to Jiangcheng. When you go to Jiangcheng on the fifth day, I'll go with you."

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "That would be best."

Lu Xiaoya said, "It's so lively here!"

Su Xinghui said, "Yes, today is the day to send off the New Year. Every family has to set off firecrackers. It's lively. Why, isn't it lively where you are?"