[Urban] Drunken Laughter in the Countryside (Hongtu Ji) (Complete) - 5

At noon on the 27th

, we finally arrived back at my mother-in-law's house. Since we were so late, my mother-in-law naturally had to ask us questions. So, I had to use Xiaoyuqing as a shield. Xiaoyuqing is my mother-in-law's youngest daughter and was adopted. Although she was adopted by her own sister, she naturally wouldn't mistreat her, but as a mother, my mother-in-law always felt some guilt towards the two sisters, Yuting and Yuqing, especially towards Xiaoyuqing, who was taken away by her aunt before she was even weaned. As for Yuxiang and Yuqing, after what I did to them, they naturally had difficulty walking. No matter how they pretended, they would always give themselves away, so the two of them had to hide in Yuxiang's room and chat online.

At 12:30, the three of us finally left my mother-in-law's house. My mother-in-law kept my eldest sister, Yumei, at home for the New Year to take care of her, who was experiencing morning sickness.

Before 2 PM, we finally arrived home. Next, the meticulously cleaned courtyard and rooms were decorated with festive and auspicious couplets, door gods, kitchen gods, and various red ornaments such as colorful flowers, making the entire courtyard almost entirely vermilion. Chinese people have always considered red envelopes a symbol of good fortune, so red represents auspiciousness.

After everything was done, the baby was dressed in new clothes. Then the family gathered for dinner. Because dinner was quite late, just as the table was cleared, the elders called them to go to the ancestral graves. Visiting

the graves involves ancestor worship, burning paper money and offering New Year's greetings. There are specific customs for visiting graves: first the elders, then those of lower generations. This took up an entire afternoon.

"One night connects two years, the fifth watch divides two days," on New Year's Eve, the whole family gathers, eats the New Year's Eve dinner, chats around the stove, and bids farewell to the old year and welcomes the new. This is a common New Year's Eve custom in China. According to historical records, this custom originated in the Northern and Southern Dynasties. "That night, firecrackers roared throughout the palace, their sound reaching outside. In every household, men and women sat around the hearth, staying up all night." This custom gradually became popular, and by the early Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, wrote a poem about "staying up all night on New Year's Eve": "The cold departs with the winter snow, warmth arrives with the spring breeze." Even today, Chinese people still customarily stay up all night on New Year's Eve, with firecrackers going off outside and people sitting around the hearth or watching television indoors, filled with laughter and conversation.

After the New Year's Eve dinner, the house and surrounding area are filled with noise. Neighbors exchange New Year's greetings, and friends and relatives call one after another to wish each other a happy new year. My mother is glued to the phone, refusing to put it down. Yuzhen sits at the square table, constantly typing on the computer keyboard, sending festive emails from all directions, then forwarding them worldwide. The exciting programs on television attract the baby, who shakes his little golden pig lantern, jumping and skipping along with the children dancing on screen, thoroughly enjoying himself. And me? I was constantly sending and receiving text messages on my phone. Hundreds of messages had left my hands calloused, and I still wasn't finished.

Just as I was starting to feel bored during the New Year, someone arrived.

"The Five Tigers of Daxia"—back when I was in middle school, this name was incredibly famous; almost every student within a radius of dozens of miles knew it. "The Five Tigers of Daxia," as the name suggests, "Daxia" refers to our village, Daxiawan, and "Five Tigers" are five fearless individuals. Daxiawan Village is a large village of over two thousand people with diverse surnames, but the majority are from the Cai clan. The other surnames were migrants who fled during the war, gradually intermarrying with the Cai clan and eventually merging into one large family. Including myself, the "Five Tigers of Daxia" are Winged Tiger Cai Yu, Flying Tiger Cai Fei, Horse Tiger Li Chao, Yellow Tiger Zhang Zhong, and I am Cloud Tiger Cai Tian. I won't go into the origins of our Five Tigers; you should all have a general idea, right? Indeed, it's because I heard so many stories about the "Five Tiger Generals of Shu Han" when I was young. Even my name is the same as theirs.

I heard that long ago, our ancestors were incredibly powerful, fearless in fights, and lived by the code of the martial arts world, adhering to the motto "I will not offend others unless they offend me; if they offend me, I will retaliate." They were also somewhat bandit-like and protective of their territory, hence Daxia Village was once known as a "bandit's den." I heard that some of the elderly women still living peacefully today were once the young wives forcibly taken by some of those men. But dust to dust, ashes to ashes, all has faded into the past.

Even so, Daxia Bay Village remains the most formidable village in Miaoyuan Town.

I remember when I was in middle school, because of our village's reputation, students from many other villages banded together to oppose us. Our village, Daxiawan, is quite far from the town, about six or seven miles away. Students from the middle school closer to town often ambushed lone students from our village on the road. This ranged from verbally abusing elders to physical assault, sometimes even resulting in head injuries.

There was also an unwritten rule in Daxiawan village: no matter how much the younger generation was bullied, elders were not allowed to intervene, but retaliation was always necessary; otherwise, it was a disgrace to Daxiawan village.

Initially, when we first started school, the older boys would look after us, preventing us from being alone and subjected to abuse. However, as time went on, the older boys' studies became increasingly demanding, and they could care for us less. Furthermore, our dismissal times changed. As a result, bullying of our village's boys and girls became frequent.

Finally, one day when someone from our village was being bullied, five of us, just starting middle school, teamed up and fought back against the bullies from another village. After that, the five of us became addicted to picking fights with classmates who had bullied students from our village. Although we often ended up bruised and battered, it was a bittersweet experience. We felt proud to protect our loved ones. This earned us praise from elders, admiration from classmates, and affection from other children. What excited us even more was that our childhood nickname, "The Five Tiger Generals of Xia," was finally officially established and became an instant sensation. The adage "

beauties love heroes" holds true in every era. Honestly, it was incredibly embarrassing back then. After becoming famous, naturally, girls showered us with attention and made secret advances, including many beautiful women. Among them was my current wife, Yuzhen, who was in the same grade as me but in a different class. Although I had some contact with beautiful women, I was too shy to develop a deep relationship with them, a pity for my tanned muscles. The other four guys, however, were different. They were like wild animals mating, accepting all comers, so they married and had children early.

Chapter Twenty-Eight

: The person who arrived was none other than the tall, thin Yellow Tiger, Zhang Zhong.

"Brother, you're finally back! I've missed you so much!" As he spoke, this guy actually stepped forward and hugged me, kissing me on the cheek before I could even react, covering my face in his saliva.

I pushed him away, wiping the saliva from my face, and said disgustedly, "You brat, you're still the same old you!

A grown man like that, how disgusting!" I should have been wary of this guy from the moment he walked in. He's always been like this; if you don't teach him a lesson, he'll never behave properly, always so carefree. But this guy is also the most righteous of the five brothers. Every time they go out to fight, he always charges forward risking his life, and he always gets the most serious injuries.

This guy is half a year younger than me, my godson's son, and we've played together since we were little, even older than my two cousins, Winged Tiger Cai Yu and Flying Tiger Cai Fei. From a young age, we were both mischievous troublemakers. Whether it was stealing Uncle Maolin's sunflowers or smashing the teacher's window, if I was involved, this guy would definitely be there too. So, whenever my bottom swelled up, someone was always there to comfort me. Therefore, our bond was exceptionally deep, and because of this, I was always the one with the fewest injuries after a fight. His

reckless behavior in middle school led him to drop out of school early, get married, and, like many of his fellow villagers, end up working away from home. While not wealthy, they lived a comfortable life. I tried to offer him material assistance or find him a good job in the city, but he refused. I know it was his pride that prevented him from doing so. I understand him; I've understood him since childhood. That's why he's closest to me; I'm even more important to him than his godparents. For the past two years, while I was away, he took care of my mother, treating her just like his own mother.

"Brother, I miss you!" This guy actually started flirting in front of me.

A grown man acting like a eunuch, it disgusted me. I yelled, "You brat, hurry up and get back to your true self, or I'll use my unique Cai-style scissor hand technique to punish you!"

Hey, it actually worked. Hearing that, this guy quickly and properly ran to my mom to wish her a Happy New Year, behaving incredibly obediently.

Seeing him suddenly run off, I couldn't help but burst out laughing.

My wife, Yu Zhen, who already knew about my relationship with Zhang Zhong, had been watching us make a fool of ourselves. Just as she was about to see our antics continue, Zhang Zhong suddenly became serious. She was quite surprised and looked at me with confusion, saying, "Tian, what's going on? How did he change so quickly?"

I made a strange gesture with my left hand and laughed, "You don't know this, but when he was little, this guy loved to imitate these weird accents in front of me all day. But as soon as I said 'Cai's Scissors Hands,' he would immediately become obedient."

"Why?"

"Why? Hehe, I don't know either, because he's the only one who has ever witnessed this Cai's unique skill that I created. Do you want to try it?"

"Get lost, you're so irresponsible."

Yu Zhen rolled her eyes at me and went to watch the Spring Festival Gala with our baby.

"Brother, let's go, your older brother and the others are waiting for you!"

"What? What kind of show did you put on?"

"Nothing much, it's just that we brothers haven't gotten together in a long time, so we're taking advantage of this happy occasion to have some fun together."

"Okay, wait a minute. I'll tell your aunt."

Although Mom was chatting with the aunts on the phone, she still heard our conversation. Before I could even tell her, she laughed and said, "Alright, you young people go have fun. My old friends will be here soon, so you don't need to come with me."

I asked Yuzhen, "Zhen, are you going?"

Yuzhen leaned against Mom and said, "I'm not going. It's cold outside, I'll stay home with Mom."

Baobao also innocently said, "It's cold outside, I'll stay home with Grandma."

Baobao is such a cute little thing, making everyone laugh. Mom held her in her arms, cherishing her dearly.

Chapter Twenty-Nine:

Zhang Zhong gently pinched the baby's chubby little face, picked her up, and then took out a brand-new red bill from his pocket and stuffed it into the baby's little pocket, laughing, "What an adorable little baby, Uncle is giving you money to buy candy."

The baby wasn't afraid of him at all, giggling incessantly.

His wife said to the baby, "Hurry up and thank Uncle."

"Thank you, Uncle."

"Hehe, what an adorable baby!" Zhang Zhong put the baby down and said, "Sister-in-law, you and the baby go play. Meiqin and Luo Yu are there."

Meiqin and Luo Yu were his wife's junior high school classmates, good friends and sisters. Both were famous beauties in junior high school, each bewitched by one of the two "big bees," Cai Yu (Winged Tiger) and Zhang Zhong (Yellow Tiger). After the "big bees" collected nectar, who knew these two guys were such accurate shooters? Six months later, two heavily pregnant brides married into Daxiawan Village.

My wife exclaimed happily, "Oh, Meiqin and Luo Yun are here too!"

My mother said to my wife, "Go on, you two haven't seen each other for years, go and have some fun."

My wife thought for a moment and said, "I'd better not go. The baby is too young, we'll have to come back soon. I'll go see them tomorrow."

Zhang Zhong said, "How about I have them come over?"

My wife said happily, "That's good too, so we women won't spoil the fun for you men." She didn't forget to give me a dirty look as she spoke.

Zhang Zhong glanced at me and chuckled, "Sister-in-law, what are you saying? With a beauty like you here, it will only make everyone more excited."

My wife said happily, "Is sister-in-law really that beautiful?"

"Of course, sister-in-law was the most beautiful flower in our school back then. My admiration for you is like a surging river, endless and unstoppable, like the Yellow River overflowing its banks. It's a pity that such a beautiful flower is stuck in that..." This kid, give him a little credit and he really takes it. But honestly, this guy's skills at flattering and pleasing women are top-notch.

My wife, on the other hand, was getting happier and happier, constantly winking at me.

"You brat, you think I'm invisible? How dare you flirt with your sister-in-law right in front of me, Cai's Scissors Hand!" This kid actually dared to call me... well, I'm furious.

"Whoosh!—"

Damn, he's fast. Before I could even make a move, he was out the door like a gust of wind.

I grabbed a coat and headed outside, but as soon as I stepped out the door, I remembered something. I asked Zhang Zhong to wait for me, then went back inside and said to Yu Zhen, "Zhen, get me some money so I can give the children New Year's money later."

"Huh? Don't you have any?"

"Not enough."

"How much?"

"Mom, how many children do my brothers have?"

"Xiao Yu has two, Fei Zi has two, Xiao Chao has three, and Zhong'er has one. That's eight in total. Wow, that'll be quite a lot of New Year's money!" The Xiao Yu my mother was referring to was the eldest brother, Yi Hu Cai Yu; Fei Zi was the second brother, Fei Hu Cai Fei; Xiao Chao was the fourth brother, Ma Hu Li Chao; and Zhong'er was the fifth brother, Huang Hu Zhang Zhong. My mother was calling them by their childhood names or nicknames.

"Okay. Zhongzi just gave Bao Bao a hundred-yuan note, we can't be less than him, so let's make it two hundred for each child. That's sixteen thousand for eight, I still have five hundred here, give me another one thousand one."

In the bedroom, my wife took out a stack of brand-new hundred-yuan bills from her small handbag, pulled out more than ten and gave them to me, saying, "Here's fifteen thousand for you. Keep the rest for yourself."

I hugged her and showered her with affection, saying, "My wife is so good."

My wife finally escaped my clutches, panting, "What's so good about me? The money's all yours anyway."

"What do you mean 'my' and 'yours'? Haven't you been punished for two days?" I stared at her with lustful eyes.

My wife blushed, her body trembled slightly, and she said shyly, "You're so naughty!" As she spoke, she didn't stop, helping me straighten the collar of my coat.

"Okay, I'm going now." "

Okay, go ahead, take care of yourself, it's cold, don't catch a cold."

"Okay."

Walking on the road, we would occasionally see groups of children wearing new clothes, new shoes, new hats, and carrying new lanterns, happily skipping past us. Seeing them was like seeing ourselves as children, evoking a flood of emotions. Childhood joys were endless, and New Year's celebrations were incredibly meaningful back then. Just like these waves of children passing by, wandering aimlessly in small groups with lanterns on cold winter nights was pure joy and happiness for us.

Just then, another group of children appeared.

As they chatted and laughed as they passed, Zhongzi suddenly became childlike, pointing at one of the children's lanterns and exclaiming, "Wow, there's chicken poop stuck to the bottom of the lantern!" This was a trick the adults often used when we were kids; if we lifted the lantern to check, the candle inside would almost always be burning.

However, before that child could even check, several other children almost simultaneously shouted, "It's a lie, don't look!"

Zhongzi and I exchanged a wry smile. Why did the trick that worked so well for the adults back then fail us?

After several turns and twists, we finally arrived at our eldest brother Cai Yu's house.

Even after several years apart,

the brothers were still as warm and friendly as ever. Our eldest brother said, "You little rascal, why didn't you tell us you were coming back? We could have had a welcome-back party!" I laughed, "Brother, you're being too polite !

What's the point of a welcome-back party when we're brothers?"

Our eldest brother laughed heartily, "Alright, alright. I shouldn't have said that. Today, the five of us brothers are reunited, so let's have a good drink!" I chimed in, "That's great! As long as you're not afraid of getting drunk and having your wife twist your ear, I'm happy to oblige! What do you all say?" Speaking of chiming in, our fourth brother, Li Chao, was naturally involved. Of the five brothers, he was the most fond of stirring things up. He was always the first to challenge us in any group fight. He was the biggest of the five brothers, standing at 190 centimeters tall, and he was known for his bold and generous nature. If this were in the chaotic, war-torn past, he could definitely carve out his own territory and become a true general. Now, he's stuck in this poor, remote village, running a small noodle shop to earn a little money to supplement his income. It's a real waste of his good physique. But it's alright, this kind of life is over. Then he said, "Today is New Year's Eve, it's all about having fun, so let's replace these tiny cups that can't even hold two ounces of wine with big bowls." Whoa! The brothers all gasped. Goodness, this guy really wouldn't stop until he'd used his antics. He scared them half to death with just one sentence. Truly, when he speaks, he's astounding! Before we could react, the women cooking in the kitchen, who had been listening intently, weren't having it. Li Chao's woman was named Jin Xia. As the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together." Jin Xia, like her husband, was absolutely forthright; you could tell from her name. Back then, Jin Xia and Fei Zi's wife, Chen Hong, were both a year below us in school. They were both formidable figures, famous from the moment they entered the school, their boldness and charisma making even the men feel inferior. Their pursuit of Li Chao and Fei Zi was a source of endless laughter, often leaving the two grown men in a chaotic mess. Both of them got pregnant before marriage, though unlike Mei Qin and Luo Yun, they did n't get on the bus while heavily pregnant. Jin Xia immediately tried to twist Li Chao's ear, shouting, "If you don't want to eat, get the hell out of here and go home right now! Don't embarrass yourself here!" Li Chao was tall, while Jin Xia was petite. With a slight dodge, Li Chao's ear was spared. He quickly lowered his head, offering his ear. Seeing his cooperation, Jin Xia didn't twist it, wanting to save face for her man, but she said fiercely, "If you dare come home drunk today, see if I'll let you off the hook." "Okay, wife!" Oh my god! This grown man can even speak in such a coquettish way; it's so sweet it makes my whole body go weak. I've seen plenty of men these days who are henpecked, but it's rare to see one transform from steel to soft as silk, from a tiger to a docile cat. Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Zhongzi joked, "Sister-in-law, you're not going to stop Fourth Brother from sleeping with you, are you?" On this joyous day, Jin Xia hadn't intended to cause a scene, she just couldn't stand her husband's reckless behavior. Now that she had this opportunity, how could she refuse? But then she chuckled and said, "None of you stinky men are any good." She turned to leave. Seeing her about to go, I said, "Sister-in-law, I haven't offended you, why are you generalizing?" Jin Xia turned back and gave me a sarcastic look, saying charmingly, "You're no better, Sister Yuzhen will have to teach you a lesson later." With that, the woman strode away, leaving behind a group of men's strange laughter. "Alright, stop fooling around, hurry up and wash your hands and faces, dinner's ready." Sister-in-law Meiqin's words stopped the men from continuing their antics. If Jin Xia was known for his fiery temper, then Sister-in-law Meiqin was known for her gentleness. Of these two personalities, gentleness was more irresistible. Jin Xia's fiery temper could only control Xiao Chao, while Sister-in-law Meiqin's gentleness could soften everyone, making them unconsciously obedient. My eldest brother quickly said, "Hehe, wash your face, wash your face!" While wiping my face, I looked at Sister-in-law Meiqin, who was tidying the table, and said, "Sister-in-law, it's been two years, you're much fuller than before." Hearing this, Sister-in-law Meiqin felt awkward all over, her jade-like face blushing as she said, "Why are you joking about your sister-in-law like them?" "Really, sister-in-law, you can ask them if you don't believe me." I deliberately asked my eldest brother, "Brother, don't you think your sister-in-law is much fuller than before?" I knew that the other three brothers often joked with their gentle sister-in-law. My older brother chuckled, changing the subject, "You little rascal, haven't seen you in two years, you've picked up some smooth talk!" I sighed deeply, "Sigh, all crows are black, what a pity." There are countless tricks at the dinner table; any excuse will do to get someone to drink. But the ones that are frequently used and truly reflect interpersonal relationships are only a few. For example: deep feelings, down it in one gulp; shallow feelings, just a sip; strong feelings, never enough; weak feelings, no drink at all; ironclad feelings, drink until you bleed. Brothers, it's been so long! After a few rounds of drinks and several dishes, our tongues are thick with emotion, and we have so much to say. Thinking of the past, discussing the future, we are all filled with emotion. Chapter 31 I asked, “Brother, is there a meeting in the spring for the re-election of the village committee leadership?” My brother replied, “Yes, there is such a meeting.” “Is it the same election system as before?” “No. In the past, each election involved the town government designating a few candidates, then town officials supervising the process, and the villagers voting from those designated candidates. It was always the same few people elected, only the positions changed. This election is entirely based on villagers nominating and electing themselves, then the votes are called out on the spot, and the candidate with the most votes wins.” Li Chao said, “That’s real democracy!” Zhongzi said, “Brother, you don’t know, our village was quite lively a while ago.” “Oh, what happened?” "It's all because of this terrible, inaccessible road in our village," the older brother said. "Here's what happened. A while ago, there was a heavy rain, and the bridge at the northern intersection, which had been in disrepair for years, partially collapsed. One night, Uncle Big was coming back from the melon field and accidentally fell in. He wasn't seriously injured, but he was quite frightened. You can imagine how hot-tempered Uncle Big was; how could he let that go? Besides, the road was impassable after the rain, and all his several acres of watermelons rotted in the ground—that was half of his hard work for the whole year! So, in a fit of anger, Uncle Big went to the village committee and demanded they hand over the money they'd saved from buying kiln linings a few years ago to pave roads for the whole village." "Oh, are those old cadres willing?" Fei Zi sneered. "Willing? The money's already flown into who knows where. Why would they be willing?"

The elder brother said, “The young people in the village have long been dissatisfied with the leadership of these old cadres. Taking advantage of Uncle Da Ge’s commotion, they joined in the commotion, first at the town government, and then at the county committee. After the county committee sent an investigation team to verify the facts, they quickly issued a clear directive: all the old cadres were to retire, but their right to attend village committee meetings as observers was retained. The new cadres were all elected by the villagers themselves, with votes called out on the spot. Those with the most votes were preferred, and there was another condition for those with the most votes: they had to have at least a junior high school education; illiteracy was absolutely unacceptable. Then, these elected individuals would undergo a second election.”

“How would the second election work?”

the elder brother said, “It’s like this: everyone who enters the second election has to give a passionate inaugural speech, just like when we used to elect class officers. Then, the villagers vote from the second-elected candidates to elect the secretary, village head, and secretary—three village cadres. Then, each production team elects its own team leader. The entire election process is supervised by leaders sent by the county, and no mistakes are allowed.”

"That sounds very democratic,"

the eldest brother said. "Yeah, we can't always let foreigners point fingers at us and praise their democracy!"

"Hehe, big brother actually cares about current affairs!"

Fei Zi laughed. "Sister-in-law always says that big brother is always glued to the remote and watching the news, missing out on good dramas. Turns out, this really comes in handy!"

Zhong Zi laughed. "Who's like you, all you do is cuddle with your wife as soon as it gets dark?"

"Damn, we're evenly matched, aren't we?"

the eldest brother said. "Learning and observing more always has its benefits, so you won't regret it when you're old."

I said, "Big brother is right. Society is changing every day, and you can easily fall behind if you're not careful."

At this moment, the eldest sister-in-law brought out a local specialty dish to accompany the wine. The aroma was so pure and refreshing that it completely overpowered the strong flavor of the wine. It was smooth and delicious, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

"Wow, crispy and delicious, melts in your mouth! Sister-in-law's cooking is amazing. Big brother is so lucky to have married you. Ugh, if only Yuzhen had half your skills!"

"Hehe, if you like it, come often!"

"That's a deal then, I won't lie."

Seeing my reaction, the other three chimed in, saying, "Sister-in-law, you can't be biased!"

Big brother just smiled as he watched his sister-in-law deal with their mischievous group.

His sister-in-law chuckled, "Come on, come on! As long as you come, I'll make sure you're all well-fed and clothed, okay?" Hehe, impressive, she completely won us over with just one move, "All-encompassing."

After a satisfying meal, everyone sat down to chat and wait for the New Year.

"Third brother, did you leave something unsaid?"

"You know me best, eldest brother." I cleared my throat and said, "Eldest brother, didn't we have a dream before?"

"Yes. But a dream is just a dream; its realization is far from certain."

"Eldest brother won't give up, will he?"

"I won't give up, but..."

Before eldest brother could finish, I glanced at the other three and said, "What do you guys say?"

The three looked at each other, and finally looked at eldest brother.

"It seems everyone agrees, brother, what do you say?"

"We have dreams and resources, but we lack funds and talent. These two are indispensable."

Fei Zi said, "Yes, you can't do anything big without these two things."

I said, "Let's take it one step at a time. Nothing is accomplished overnight."

"Okay."

"Brother, how much do you think it will cost to buy the development rights to the back mountain?"

"It's a barren mountain. If we buy it now, 100,000 will be enough, but in two years it might be different."

"5 million?" Luckily, I won a big prize, otherwise, how could I even talk about creating a beautiful home? "Alright, I'll give you 5 million. You can handle this."

Everyone was shocked by my offer of 5 million. In our poor, remote place, that's an astronomical figure. They never expected me to casually say "I'll give you 5 million."

If this were in the past, people would definitely laugh at me for being an idiot. Even if a poor country boy could only earn a few dollars a year, 5 million? Was that even possible? But this society is so unpredictable. Some people become rich overnight, while others lose everything overnight. Anything can happen; if you can imagine it, it's possible.

"Brother," Fei Zi touched my head and said, "You don't have a fever!"

"Get lost." I brushed his hand away, wanting to tease these old brothers I hadn't seen in years, so I said, "Why are you all looking at me so surprised? I just got lucky and won the lottery twice..." I deliberately emphasized the word "twice.

" "Ah!"

Damn, once wasn't enough, he won twice! Everyone collapsed in laughter.

"Brother, have you ever thought about running for village cadre?"

"I did think about it, but now..."

"I think you should run now."

"Why?"

"Good steel should be used where it's needed most."

"Hehe, that would make you look good, brother."

"It's not that I'm making you look good, brother, it's that you have the talent."

"If we're talking about talent, none of us five brothers can compare to you. I think you're more suited to be the village cadre."

"Before, I did have that thought. But now I've changed my mind."

"Why?"

"There's really no difference between you doing it and me doing it, and I have other things to do. I can't stay home all day. Also, you know I'm not someone who likes to run around, and being a village cadre would inevitably involve a lot of running around."

"Sigh, what can I do? We're family, so I'll have to take the blame. I'll definitely do my best to run for village cadre." The older brother sometimes cracked a joke.

"It's not about trying my best, it's about definitely getting the position. Otherwise, I'll have to reconsider whether to invest this huge sum."

"You little rascal, what are you up to?"

"Throughout history, things have vanished without a trace, with people smuggling money away. 5 million, that's no small amount, the temptation is too great. I don't trust anyone else, but if you become the village head, it'll be different. Not only can you supervise the operation of this huge sum, but you can also use it more effectively."

Chapter Thirty-Two

: This New Year passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, the New Year had already slipped away during the visits to relatives and friends.

Immediately after the Lantern Festival, the village committee re-election took place. During the election, a highly innovative and emotionally charged speech won the support of the vast majority of villagers in Daxiawan Village, especially the young people who had been protected and admired by our "Five Tigers of Daxia," making the meeting extremely lively and bustling. Brother Yihu was elected village head with an absolute majority.

As the saying goes, "A new broom sweeps clean." When someone takes on a new leadership position, whether they are a national leader or a corporate executive, they usually come up with a set of new management methods or solutions to problems at the beginning of their term, in order to demonstrate their work policy, their ability, and their determination.

After taking office, the eldest brother will inevitably ignite these three fires; otherwise, he cannot be called a leader. Whether it's superiors or the masses, his initial period in office will undoubtedly attract the most attention, with everyone closely watching the strength and intensity of his "fire."

Fire is a divine force, providing warmth, bolstering courage, illuminating, and destroying useless weeds and branches. Moreover, once fire enters the eyes, hearts, and minds of new officials, it's as if they possess the divine power of Sun Wukong's golden cudgel—ever-changing and infinitely captivating. However, how and when to ignite these three fires, how high and low the intensity, is a special art of management. Used well, it's a true fire of wisdom, like the butcher's knife in Bao Ding's hand, its application entirely dependent on the mind; used poorly, it can backfire, causing irreparable damage, leaving behind unbearable memories and nightmares.

Even so, those who achieve great things are not bound by trivialities. If one hesitates and is timid in everything they do, they will surely achieve nothing. To transform a backward, impoverished rural area into a beautiful new countryside like a garden, one inevitably needs someone capable of overseeing the overall situation, innovating, and making bold decisions. My eldest brother definitely possesses these qualities. With the assistance of the five of us brothers, everything will naturally go smoothly.

Regarding these three initiatives, some have summarized a theory: the first fire establishes prestige, the second fire eradicates deep-seated problems, and the third fire warms hearts.

My eldest brother already possesses the first fire of establishing prestige. The second fire of eradicating deep-seated problems requires a process; it should burn gradually. Too intense a fire could cause an uncontrollable conflagration; too weak a fire would fail to shine, making it difficult to establish authority, increasing the difficulty of future management, and even extinguishing himself. What's still lacking is the third fire. To warm hearts, my 5 million yuan alone can only provide a small warmth; only by attracting more investment can we achieve a truly significant warmth.

To get rich, build roads first.

The dilapidated road in our village was built more than ten years ago during the tenure of the Party Secretary before him. Back then, being able to build a road with broken bricks and rubble was considered incredibly good for a rural area. However, after more than ten years of wind, rain, and snow, and years of neglect, the roadbed has been damaged, becoming uneven and full of potholes. The elderly and children often get injured on this road. Right now, the most important thing is to repair this "Silk Road" connecting our village to the outside world.

In the warm spring of March,

after more than a month of round-the-clock construction, a cement road over three thousand meters long is nearing completion, bringing joy to the entire village.

Tonight, the sky is overcast. I dragged my tired body home from the construction site, and it started raining halfway there. The icy raindrops stung my face, making me feel cold and uncomfortable.

The rain intensified, soaking my hair, and I quickened my pace.

When I sprinted into my older brother's house, I was drenched in water, my outer clothes completely soaked. Sister-in-law Meiqin quickly brought a dry towel to wipe the rain off my head and face, saying as she did so, "Why didn't you use an umbrella? Look how soaked you are!"

Sister-in-law Meiqin wasn't tall, barely reaching my shoulder. Now, as she wiped my head, I had to lean forward slightly, my gaze falling directly on her two prominent breasts. Sister-in-law Meiqin was petite, but her breasts were quite large. They bounced up and down with her wiping motion, the fullness clearly indicating she wasn't wearing a bra. Then, a fragrant scent of breast milk wafted into my nostrils, making my drowsy brain spin.

"It started raining halfway there. Who knew this awful weather would start like this?" I replied, inwardly groaning. "One should not covet a friend's wife, especially since she's my brother's woman." Although I didn't have any lustful thoughts, the sight of those two large, lively breasts, the sweet scent of milk, and the hands wiping my face and hair aroused my body. My groin involuntarily hardened, but thankfully I was wearing a coat and leaning forward, so I didn't make a fool of myself.

"Sister-in-law, let me do it myself!" I reached for the towel, but in my haste, I touched something smooth and fleshy. I knew I had grabbed my sister-in-law's soft hand, and I knew this was wrong, so I quickly let go. But the smooth, fleshy feeling surged into my mind like an electric shock, making my blood boil.

"Oh, you're complaining that your sister-in-law isn't doing it right..." Sister-in-law Meiqin suddenly stopped, putting down her hands that were wiping my hair, and looking at me with a flushed face.

"What's wrong?" I asked, puzzled.

"It's nothing. Here, wipe yourself." Sister-in-law Meiqin stuffed the towel into my hand, then started to unbutton my coat, saying, "Hurry up and wipe yourself, then take off your coat. Don't catch a cold, or it'll be too late. It's hard to get rid of a cold these days."

I stepped back slightly and said, "Sister-in-law, I can do it myself in a bit. Could you make me some hot soup? Hehe, I haven't had your cooking for days."

Sister-in-law Meiqin smiled and said, "Okay, wait a minute, I'll be right back." With that, she swayed her slender waist and walked towards the kitchen.

Watching her graceful back, I couldn't help but think of her earlier change. Reflecting on it carefully, I finally understood what she meant. Her words, "You still complain that I'm not making you comfortable," wouldn't have been a big deal if they had just been said, but upon closer examination, they were indeed a bit explicit, carrying a certain connotation.

I quickly cleaned my face and head, then took off my soaking wet coat and hung it on the coat rack by the door. I tossed my muddy shoes aside, changed into the slippers my sister-in-law Meiqin had prepared for me, and sat down in the soft armchair, idly watching a soap opera on TV, but my mind remained unsettled.

I realized I was becoming worse, because I didn't know when I had started to like this sister-in-law, who was about my age, liked her cooking, liked her gentle personality, liked her graceful, petite figure, liked her easily blushing face, liked…

no, not just liked, even a little bit in love.

I know I'm being a jerk, but my heart is with love, and I'm afraid I'll never turn back.

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