Xiping Village after the heavy rain can be said to be a mess. Fortunately, the villagers had already experienced it before, otherwise many people would feel uneasy when they saw such a scene.

Last night was still stormy, but when it was daytime, the sky cleared and the sun was shining. As if last night's events hadn't happened. Under the leadership of Chen Erniu, the villagers first started the investigation work.

Since the source of the Xichuan River is not far from Xiping Village, the water level has dropped to a safe position before noon, and the road surface is exposed. There is also a large amount of water flowing on the water bridge leading to the north and south, but it can no longer block the passage of people.

Zhao Hong pulled Xia Jian and immediately crossed the water to the vegetable greenhouse on the opposite bank. The river wet their pants, and they didn't know it. Because what he was most worried about was whether the damage to the vegetable greenhouse was serious, although Xia Sanhu had already reported to them, but the two of them were still a little relieved.

After looking around, Zhao Hong's eyes moistened, she glanced at Xia Jian and said, "It's acceptable, it seems that some places need to be well reinforced." Especially the protective slope in the east, most of which are gone."

"Hmmm! Summarize the lessons and quickly improve the problematic areas" Xia Jian said and patted Zhao Hong's shoulder as a sign of encouragement.

At this time, Ma Yan ran over with two white feet and big white feet, and she shouted from afar: "Mayor Xia!" Reporters from the provincial newspaper came, and they have already started interviewing in the village."

"Oops! This is a good thing, let them take a good look, take more photos, and report this time well," Xia Jian said with a smile.

When Ma Yan heard this, she hurriedly said, "No, I haven't finished my words yet!" The city and a few leaders arrived, and it seemed that the town secretary was accompanied, and they asked you to rush over."

"Cut! Pretty fast, didn't they? Are they not afraid that the flood of the Xichuan River will wash them away? Xia Jian said strange things, but he still signaled Zhao Hong, and walked towards the village with Ma Yan.

The water level had dropped rapidly, just above the knee when it had just passed, and now it was on the top of the foot. It seems that it will not take long for the water level to return to its original state. This rain really comes and goes quickly.

There were a lot of cars parked at the head of the village. Some ignorant children were chattering around the cars, but there were no adults here, and everyone was busy washing the village.

Xia Jian walked into the compound of the village committee barefoot and with shoes in both hands. Standing in the compound is Mayor Chen Jiang, as well as Deputy Mayor Han Qingping, and the other is Qin Xiaomin, as if the directors of the Civil Affairs Bureau and the Agricultural Bureau are here.

"Good work, Mayor Xia! Hurry up and put on your shoes, the city leaders can wait for you for a while" Secretary Lu of the town party committee of Pingyang Town ran over and quickly pulled Xia Jian aside.

While putting on his shoes, Xia Jian asked Secretary Lu: "What is the situation in the downstream villages?" Is Mayor Tong still supervising their work? ”

"That's right! She never returned to the town, and several villages downstream were doing well, and the river did not enter the village. It's not as terrible as Xiping Village," Secretary Lu said with a serious face.

At this time, Deputy Mayor Han Qingping ran over and said with a smile: "Mayor Xia! You can just sit in your office and direct, so why do you have to do it yourself? ”

"Really? That may have been washed into the Tao River by the river," Xia Jian said with a laugh. There is something in him that understands that he hears as soon as he hears it.

Chen Jiang and Qin Xiaomin walked over to Xia Jian, he stretched out his hands and held Xia Jian's hand tightly and said, "Mayor Xia!" Great work. It is truly remarkable that you can withstand such a great test of love. Hurry up and let the village cadres count the economic losses, and the Civil Affairs Bureau will give you appropriate assistance."

When Xia Jian was about to speak, several reporters from the city television station surrounded him and took pictures while interviewing Chen Jiang. There was also a city TV camera, which she turned on.

Xia Jian quickly slipped out of these people, he didn't want to show this face. I really don't understand, why these leaders are so happy with their achievements, and didn't they refuse to engage in flood control work yesterday?

As soon as Xia Jian walked out of the gate of the village committee, Qin Xiaomin chased after him from behind, and she lowered her voice and asked, "What?" You're still mad at me."

"Don't dare! You're the mayor, so who am I to be mad at you, isn't that a joke? Xia Jian said with a smile.

Qin Xiaomin's face flushed, and he said angrily: "Xia Jian! You've gone too far, you hung up on me last night, and people are apologizing to you now, but you're like this."

"Oops! What to apologize for. Is it all about work? Chairman Mao said that without investigation, there is no right to speak. In rural affairs, sometimes you need to go down to the bottom. Experience is important, because I've experienced it, so I," Xia Jian said here, and stopped.

It turned out that Bai Xiaoru, a reporter from the provincial newspaper, walked over with a group of young reporters. Bai Xiaoru shouted from afar: "Mayor Xia! I heard that you are the hero of this catastrophe again, and our provincial newspaper is going to make an album report on you, so you have to cooperate with me! ”

"White reporter! Please report on the situation and the recurrence of this heavy rainstorm. For me, I hope there can't be a one-word report, if you have to write about me, then we will break off our friendship, and no one will know anyone from now on," Xia Jian said seriously.

As soon as Bai Xiaoru heard Xia Jian say this, she put down the camera she raised again. But in front of so many people, Bai Xiaoru still felt a little embarrassed. She glared at Xia Jian and said, "What a freak"

"Don't be angry, report more! Our mayor is in the compound of the village committee, give people a few more shots," Xia Jian said with a smile.

When Bai Xiaoru heard this, she snorted coldly and said, "This girl is out of company" This woman is really a fierce person, she waved her hand and took her group of little reporters out of the village.

Qin Xiaomin glanced at Xia Jian and said, "You can't go, no matter what, Xiping Village is your home." Isn't there a saying that everyone who comes is a guest? You can't afford to lose this courtesy."

Xia Jian hesitated for a moment, then turned around and went back to the compound of the village committee. As soon as the interview ended, as soon as Chen Jiang saw Xia Jian, he pointed at him and smiled: "I heard that you are from this village, don't you invite me to a meal?" ”

"Good! If the mayor doesn't dislike it, then today's lunch will be eaten at our house," Xia Jian said very generously.

Chen Jiang walked over, patted Xia Jian's shoulder and said, "Thank you!" You're so busy, we won't bother. There are many opportunities to eat, and I will definitely go to your house to eat next time I come."

After Chen Jiang finished speaking, he shook Xia Jian's hand and led the group of people towards the gate of the village committee. Secretary Lu ran to Xia Jian and whispered, "Then we will accompany them" Xia Jian didn't say anything, just nodded.

The leader came to check, but the welcome ceremony was not, and it was okay to send it off. Xia Jian kept sending the leaders to the car, and when their convoy left, Xia Jian turned around and walked back.

"Mayor Xia! You take me to Xiping Village to see," a familiar voice came from behind him.

Xia Jian looked back and saw that it was Qin Xiaomin. Xia Jian was a little surprised and asked, "Why didn't you leave?" “

"Why should I go? I would like to see how Xiping Village was affected this time. Isn't it okay to accumulate a little experience in post-disaster reconstruction? Qin Xiaomin raised his eyebrows and said coldly.

Xia Jian smiled and said, "Yes!" What's not to do then. It's just that I think it's better to prevent a disaster than to rebuild after a disaster, you say? Xia Jian said with a slight smile.

When Qin Xiaomin heard this, he turned his head sharply and walked towards Xiping Village. It can be seen that Xia Jian's words just now poked at her pain point.

Zhao Hong glanced at Xia Jian and said, "Okay, you will!" Who hasn't made a mistake at work, especially when it's not her idea. You hurry up and take a look, anyway, he's also a deputy mayor."

Xia Jian thought about it, so he quickly chased after him. As soon as Qin Xiaomin heard the footsteps in Xia Jian, he walked even faster. Xia Jian was secretly happy and had a plan. He shouted, "Hey! Don't go any further, it's a dead alley ahead."

When Qin Xiaomin heard this, he stopped. Xia Jian caught up in two steps, and he smiled: "What? Really angry? Didn't I just joke with you? ”

"Don't hit people in the face, and don't expose them when they scold. Do you know? For your sake, I was scolded by Chen Jiang in front of everyone for more than ten minutes, and it was he who stopped the flood control work. What do you think I can do? Qin Xiaomin said very yieldingly.

Xia Jian let out a sigh of relief and said, "Understand! I'm feeling uncomfortable, I'm just looking for you to vent."

"Humph! You think I'm comfortable? Last night, I saw thunder and lightning in the direction of Xiping Village, and I really didn't sleep all night and sat until dawn. If I hadn't met Wei Xiaoming in the city government and learned a little bit about him from him, I would have really gone crazy. I really didn't expect that the seriousness of the matter was far beyond my imagination," Qin Xiaomin said with a cold snort.

Xia Jian stopped and glanced up at the blue sky. He sighed and said, "The topography here has created the danger of the Xichuan River Valley. Several floods, each time it was bold. So when it comes to summer, we have to take precautions in advance, because God won't inform us at all, and it will rain heavily one day."

Qin Xiaomin nodded silently, and without saying anything, she followed Xia Jian towards the village. Along the way, although the cleaned village road is much cleaner, the imprint left on the wall by the flood last night is still terrifying to look at.

Just when Xia Jian took Qin Xiaomin to the front of Zhang Er's courtyard, Zhang Er was cleaning up the fallen courtyard wall with a few children. As soon as he saw Xia Jian, he ran over quickly.

"Mayor Xia! You are our parent official, you look at the situation of my family, it should be the most severely affected household in the entire Xiping Village, and the government can't say anything if it doesn't give some help! Zhang Er took Xia Jian's arm and said pitifully.

Xia Jian took Zhang Er's hand away, lowered his voice and said, "Zhang Er! In the whole Xiping Village, the courtyard wall of your house fell, why is this? Have you thought about this question? Don't you feel ashamed? Do you only know to ask the government for help? “

"What's so shameful about that? It's a natural disaster, not a man-made disaster" Zhang Er's face was disdainful, feeling that he was taking it for granted.

Xia Jian smiled and said, "People like you are really hopeless." So be it! Let Zhao Hong send you to a pension home in the city, and your children will be raised by the village, what do you think? “