When it got dark, Wu Sifu took the mat, went to Uncle Wu's house to wash his hands, and sat by the brazier in the hall with Tang Xiaohong to roast the fire.

"It's not even fifteen, why are you so active in coming to work?" Wu Sifu asked Tang Xiaohong.

"The old village chief called me this morning and said that there was an urgent matter to find me, so I came." Tang Xiaohong said.

"Is something wrong with Murakami? The old village chief can't handle it? Wu Sifu asked again.

Tang Xiaohong was silent and did not speak.

"Where did my sister-in-law go? Why are you home alone again? Tang Xiaohong asked.

"She went to help out at a restaurant in town and will be back in a few days. The mat I made up was for the renovation of the restaurant's new store. Wu Sifu said.

"Why do you ask Zhou Jueming to make it up? Can't you make it up all by yourself? Tang Xiaohong asked suspiciously.

"I thought that Zhou Jueming's family was in difficulty, so I asked him to make it up with me, so that I could earn some money for salt and oil. Neighbors and folks, help each other. Wu Sifu said honestly.

Tang Xiaohong thought to herself, you have a big piece of shit on your own buttocks, and you go to help others wipe their butts, it's really kind. Is it really kind or stupid?

The two of them have their own hearts and minds. After a while, Uncle Wu led the two of them to the table to eat. Aunt Wu politely said that there are no good dishes at home to greet you, so you will eat some, and if it is not delicious, you can take care of it.

Tang Xiaohong knew that Aunt Wu's sausages and bacon were well-known, and she was fortunate to have a feast today, so she naturally politely said a lot of troublesome and thankful words.

Tang Xiaohong picked up a piece of sausage, saw that the color was ruddy and shiny, and put it on the side of the nostrils to smell it, it was spicy; Hurriedly put it in the mouth, the fresh and spicy taste buds are stimulated, and it is very comfortable and refreshing.

"The third aunt's sausage is really delicious." Tang Xiaohong couldn't help but praise.

"Eat more if it's delicious." Aunt Wu said kindly with a smile.

Uncle Wu poured a cup of two pots for each person, and the three of them touched it, and then raised their necks and took a big sip.

As soon as the wine was over, Tang Xiaohong couldn't hold back the secret in his heart anymore, and said to the three of them: "The old village chief is going to the provincial capital to bring his grandson, and he is not the village chief, so I should quickly find a village chief to replace him." ”

Wu Sifu heard the old village chief say not long ago, and today he heard Tang Xiaohong mention it, and he was not surprised at all; Third Uncle Wu looked at Tang Xiaohong in surprise, then at Wu Sifu, and asked, "The old village chief is not the village chief?" ”

Tang Xiaohong immediately explained: "I consulted my buddies in the organization department today, saying that the head of the formed village is elected by the villagers, and the new village chief requires high Chinese, female over 18 years old and under 45 years old; Males over 18 years old and under 50 years old. ”

After hearing this, Uncle Wu suddenly let out a sigh of enlightenment. Aunt Wu said coldly: "Our Sifu seems to meet this condition." ”

"Third aunt, where can I go, I haven't even been a captain, how can I be the village chief." Wu Sifu hurriedly exited to block.

"If it weren't for the fact that you have a little leg problem, let alone the captain, even the village chief, you should have become a long time ago." Uncle Wu said, "On character, ability, and the reputation of the people around me, there is nothing to say." ”

"Third uncle, you are my own third uncle, I will talk about it in this house tonight, don't talk about it when you go out. I'm in debt now, and I'm qualified to be the village chief. Wu Sifu said earnestly.

"There is no provision for debts in the conditions of the village chief mentioned by Secretary Tang just now, besides, the debts you owe are also owed by your parents, not by eating, drinking, prostituting and gambling yourself, doesn't this show your virtue even more?" Uncle Wu continued.

"Tomorrow, we will hold an enlarged meeting of the two committees of the village branch, and everyone will discuss and discuss, and then put forward a list of candidates." Tang Xiaohong said.

"Come on, come on, eat the vegetables, eat the vegetables, the dishes are cold." Aunt Wu greeted warmly.

The three men raised their glasses and took another sip.

Aunt Wu suddenly asked again: "Secretary Tang, the survey team came to measure the road a few years ago, is it going to be repaired?" ”

When Tang Xiaohong heard Aunt Wu mention the matter of road construction, she thought of Li Dacui's question of compensation for the occupation of the bamboo forest, and her head was big. Aunt Wu mentioned at this time, is it necessary to ask about compensation again?

"I also want to build this road as soon as possible, but if the problem of forest land occupation cannot be solved, it will be difficult to build the road." Tang Xiaohong said sadly.

"It is the minority who is demanding compensation, and it is the majority who agree to build the road; The minority obeys the majority, you Murakami decides, and everyone implements it. Uncle Wu said.

"That's not going to work. Mass work cannot be forced. Tang Xiaohong said.

Several people chatted while eating, and a glass of liquor quickly went down. Third Uncle Wu wanted to refill the cup for Tang Xiaohong and Sifu again, but the two of them were busy covering the cup to block it, saying that they would have to go back later, and they should not be greedy for the cup.

After being full of wine and food, Tang Xiaohong followed Wu Sifu to his house to get the quilt.

Tang Xiaohong asked Wu Sifu as if inquiring: "What do you think about the village chief that Uncle Wu said just now?" ”

"Didn't I just make my attitude clear?" Wu Sifu replied.

"If I didn't choose you, would you complain?" Tang Xiaohong asked again.

"How can I complain? I never thought about being a village chief. When it warms up next month, I plan to go with Zhou Jueming to buy chickens and come back to feed the pheasants; I still have to buy pigs to feed back, and I have time to be your village chief. Wu Sifu said sincerely.

"You're going to feed the pheasants? Do you have the technology? Tang Xiaohong asked in surprise.

"Don't you know how to learn without technology?" Wu Sifu grabbed the white road.

The two were talking, and soon came to Wu Sifu's house. Tang Xiaohong took the quilt, said a few more polite words, and left with a flashlight.

The next day, the cadres of the two committees of the village branch and the captains of each team came to the village office early to attend the first village meeting of the new year.

Tang Xiaohong conveyed the spirit of the report of the party congress of the county party committee and the work report of the county government, and the old village chief implemented the spirit of the meeting of the Shuangjiang Town Reception Meeting.

Then, Tang Xiaohong said solemnly: "I called everyone here today, there is a very important matter to discuss with you, the old village chief is going to the provincial capital to bring his grandson, and he is ready to resign from the post of village head." This year is the first year of poverty alleviation and poverty alleviation, and the work in the village is complicated, and it is impossible to do without the village head. Therefore, today's important task is to consider the candidates for the village head. ”

The captains were like boiling water in a hot pot, muttering and muttering. Tang Xiaohong cleared her throat again, and said the conditions required by the organization department to the village chief again, and everyone began to talk again.

Third Uncle Wu smacked the leaf smoke, was silent for a while, and took the lead in saying, "I'll mention one, okay?" ”

"You say." Tang Xiaohong motioned to Uncle Wu to propose a candidate.

"Wu Sifu of our team." Third Uncle Wu said quietly.

"His legs are lame and his movement is inconvenient, how can he be the village chief?" Feng Gao, the captain of Team 5, said.

Tang Xiaohong glanced at Feng Gao and said, "The conditions I just mentioned did not say that disabled people cannot be village heads. However, Feng Gao's conditions are also met. ”

When the other team captains heard that Feng Gao met the conditions for being the village head, they were silent and did not speak again.

"Tang Xiaopeng is also high Chinese, not yet 50 years old, and he is also eligible." Said the captain of the second team.

"Tang Xiaopeng followed his cousin Jiang Xiaoxiang to do business in the city, will he come back to be the head of this village?" A captain retorted.

"It's an offer. If there is a suitable candidate, it can be proposed, and then it will be jointly elected by the general meeting of members. Tang Xiaohong said.

After a morning of heated discussions, everyone put forward a total of 5 qualified candidates, Tang Xiaohong wrote them down one by one, and then announced the dismissal of the meeting.

Tang Xiaohong left the members of the two committees of the village branch behind, ready to ask their opinions again.

The old village chief said: "I think Wu Sifu is the most suitable, although his legs and feet are inconvenient, he is honest and responsible." ”

Cai Fen, a family planning specialist, said: "Feng Gao of Team 5 is also good. The other 3 people all have something to do outside, and they probably won't come back to be the village head. After all, the salary of the village chief is not high, and a month of work outside is equivalent to a few months' salary of the village chief. ”

Tang Xiaohong listened to everyone's opinions, and the candidates were basically locked on Wu Sifu and Feng Gao. According to the procedure, it is necessary to solicit opinions one by one, and then convene a villagers' general meeting to elect.

After the members of the two committees of the village branch left, Tang Xiaohong made himself a bowl of noodles and simply solved the lunch, thinking about the selection of the village head.

With his own understanding of Wu Sifu and Feng Gao, both of them are good, relatively speaking, Wu Sifu is more honest and reliable; Feng Gao is rich in language, has good social skills, and has his own unique methods for the village branch and the two committees to carry out mass work, but he may not be able to get along with himself.

Speaking from his heart, Tang Xiaohong hopes that Wu Sifu will be the village head, so that he can not only engage in a side business at home, but also earn the village head's salary, which is very helpful for him to get rid of poverty.

But his leg is indeed a defeat, and it is very inconvenient for carrying out mass work.

After thinking about it, Tang Xiaohong's heart was like a mess, and she couldn't make up her mind. However, when the time comes, it will be up to the masses to choose, and whoever they choose will be whoever they choose, and they will not be able to do it themselves.

In the afternoon, Tang Xiaohong called five people one by one to ask for advice.