The man was brought here by the old man Liu.
Ever since the incident involving Wang Mazi's wife happened, the old Liu felt that he had lost face and did not like to go out during this period.
But now his face was full of smiles, and as soon as he entered the door, he shouted: "A Dong, come here and meet someone."
Gu Mingdong stuffed the prepared secret weapon into his pocket, opened the curtain and saw that the smiling person standing next to the old Liu was Secretary Wang, whom he had met once before.
"Secretary Wang?" Gu Mingdong smiled in surprise, wondering why he came.
It can't be because of the wild boars. It's been so long, and all the relief food that should be distributed has been distributed.
Before Secretary Wang could speak, the old Liu came over and patted him on the shoulder affectionately: "A Dong, you are such a kid. You did such a great thing and didn't even say a word when you came back. I want to know for sure. I have to hold a meeting to praise you."
Gu Mingdong's eyes moved and he wanted to understand what was going on.
Sure enough, Secretary Wang said: "Comrade Adong is indeed a good comrade. Thanks to your quick reaction this time, you caught the criminals. Otherwise, if they took the child away, I might not be able to get him back in this life."
"I was right about you last time. You are indeed an upright and brave good comrade."
Gu Mingdong didn't take any credit: "Secretary Wang, please don't praise me. If they hadn't taken away my two sons, I wouldn't have discovered the human traffickers."
"You can't say that. The traffickers took away five children. Two of them were found missing when the police came to the door. You said their parents didn't know how they became the children. If the children were really lost, they would regret it for the rest of their lives. ." Secretary Wang sighed.
These days, children are left alone, let out to play, and they don't even know they are taken away.
If the human traffickers hadn't greedily robbed Gu Mingdong's twins, and Gu Mingdong chased them and caught them, it would have been too late to find them again by the time they took the children out of the city.
Gu Mingdong only said: "I am also a father, and I hate these human traffickers the most. This is not a big achievement."
"Secretary Wang, look at how humble he is. Adong is young and thin-skinned. He dare not acknowledge his merits even if he has merit." The old Liu smiled.
He was determined to set an example for the village, and he praised: "Secretary Wang, you don't know that Comrade Gu Mingdong's family is in trouble. His wife left early and left two children behind. Comrade Gu Mingdong also has three younger siblings. , he is both a father and a mother, and he is most active in working in the fields."
"He is usually a labor activist, and he is the most active in whatever happens in the village. His character is trustworthy." He completely forgot that a year ago, he felt from the bottom of his heart that Gu Mingdong was not made for work.
Upon hearing that Gu Mingdong's family was in this situation, Secretary Wang was even more emotional: "It's not easy. I heard that you are still a family member of a martyr?"
The old Liu brought up the matter of Gu Mingdong's dead father again, and finally said: "This is the red blood of our production team."
Gu Mingdong listened and thought secretly that if he had not come, this family would have been broken up long ago, and there would be no red blood.
But Secretary Wang didn't know that. He nodded frequently and praised: "Father and son are from the same origin, and they are both good comrades of the people."
After saying that, his voice changed: "Comrade Adong, I have two things to do here today. The first thing is to visit the town's public security bureau and give you a certificate for your bravery."
The clerk behind him immediately took out the certificate and ten dollars in addition.
"This ten yuan is not much, but it is also the country's reward for comrades who are brave and good."
Gu Mingdong took it, and the money was an unexpected surprise: "Thank you, Secretary Wang. I deserve it."
"You deserve it. Without you, the futures of those five children would be ruined." Secretary Wang said.
In fact, Secretary Wang fought for this reward. At that time, the Public Security Bureau held a discussion on the matter. Some people felt that Gu Mingdong beat the trafficker because his child and sister were caught and did not deserve the reward.
Since it was a legitimate reward, Gu Mingdong accepted it shamelessly. In just one year, three red certificates were posted on the wall of their home.
"The second thing?"
Secretary Wang's smile became more kind: "The second thing is that I personally want to express my gratitude to Comrade Adong."
"One of the five children is a girl who is my niece. My sister was too busy at work, so she left the child with her parents to take care of her. Her grandmother was cooking at home, and she was playing downstairs. Who knew that in the blink of an eye she would disappear."
"Fortunately, it was discovered in time, and the child has no other problems except for being frightened. I really want to thank you this time. You said that if something happens to this child, my mother will have to feel guilty for the rest of her life."
Secretary Wang took the opportunity to talk about the results of the investigation of human traffickers. This was also a big case in Xiyuan Town. All the traffickers were arrested. The police interrogated them overnight and found that these traffickers actually had forged official seals and letters of introduction.
At this time, it was difficult to move without a letter of introduction. The police were not sure whether the letter was true or false. If it was false, it would be fine. If it were true, it would involve a bigger case.
So several traffickers were temporarily detained, and the punishment would be implemented after the investigation was clear.
Of course, Secretary Wang promised that no matter what the truth was, these people would not be able to escape and would have to be severely punished. If anyone under his command was involved in a lawsuit, they would be shot directly.
Gu Mingdong didn't look carefully at that time, and it was impossible for the police to tell him the details. Only now did he realize that among the five children, there were actually some with high-profile backgrounds.
At this time, the clerk behind Secretary Wang placed boxes one by one on the Eight Immortals' table, which were much richer than the awards issued by the Public Security Bureau for bravery and righteousness.
Gu Mingdong said hurriedly: "Secretary Wang, you are too polite. I really don't need it."
"What kind of person would I be if I accepted these things? I had no intention of saving people at that time."
"Comrade Adong, I know you are a good comrade and I know you are not seeking fame and fortune, but you cannot deprive our family of the right to thank you."
Secretary Wang said, "This is my wish to be an uncle. If you don't accept it, I won't be able to explain it to my mother and sister when I go back."
"Don't worry, they are all worthless things. The food and drink are all prepared at home. They will be used during the Chinese New Year. I am also a public servant of the people and I will not make mistakes."
"Comrade Adong, if you insist on not accepting it, then I will always be thinking about this favor in my heart. I will not be able to eat or sleep well when I get home."
Seeing this, Wrong Old Liu also advised: "A Dong, this is Secretary Wang's wish, just accept it."
Gu Mingdong had no choice but to accept it.
When Secretary Wang saw the twins standing nearby obediently and looking like tigers, he liked them from the bottom of his heart and even asked the two children to come over.
After touching their little heads, Secretary Wang took out two small red envelopes and said, "The Chinese New Year is coming soon. This is the new year's money for the children."
"Secretary Wang, you have given too much. I..." Gu Mingdong finally understood. Secretary Wang made this trip specially and brought rich gifts. In addition to thanking you, he also wanted to repay the favor at once. .
For Secretary Wang, these things are nothing, it is terrible to always owe a debt of favor.
Gu Mingdong didn't think Secretary Wang did anything wrong. After all, he could pretend not to know and pretend it never happened.
In this case, it is only right that he cooperates.
As expected, Secretary Wang firmly stuffed the red envelope into the child's pocket, then stood up and said, "Thank you for sending it, so I won't bother you anymore."
Before leaving, Secretary Wang also confessed to the old Liu: "Comrade A Dong is born well, has a firm stand, and is full of justice. Young people are rare. You must cultivate them well."
Naturally, Lao Liu agreed wholeheartedly.
He diligently escorted Secretary Wang away. Looking at their backs, the old Liu sighed: "Hey, how come the old Gu family has given birth to such a good child, unlike my old Liu family, which is always trouble-making."
After saying that, he thought of that bastard Liu Dazhu, and most of his original good mood was gone.
When Secretary Wang was there, the Gu family brothers and sisters stayed aside obediently, not daring to talk to this big shot.
As soon as the people left, they gathered around the table and looked at the table of gifts excitedly.
But at this time, Bai Xiaohua from next door came again and asked, "Three sisters and four sisters, who was that just now? The captain came here with him, holding many things in his hand."
After saying that, he looked straight into their room.
Gu Sanmei frowned: "The annoying spirit is here again."
Gu Mingdong simply walked out and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
The corners of his mouth were drooped. He was tall and looked fierce as he stood on the steps.
Bai Xiaohua didn't expect that he would come over, so she swallowed all her words and said, "It's okay."
"If you have nothing to do, go back quickly. My family has something to do and I don't have time to entertain you." After saying that, he closed the door directly.
Bai Xiaohua's face became distorted, and she scolded as she walked back: "What the hell, you really treat yourself like a person."
"A passer-by who has never been mentioned in the book may be in bad luck tomorrow and his whole family will die." The more he scolded, the more he cursed, and Bai Xiaohua was filled with resentment.
She spent precious time to please this family, but they turned out to be ignorant!
Gu Mingdong snorted coldly, turned around and saw Gu Sanmei clapping her hands and saying, "Brother is mighty."
Gu Mingdong smiled: "Let's take it all apart and take a look. Put away the useful ones first, and eat them quickly."
"I'll do it, I'll do it." Gu Erdi rushed to do the work.
Boxes were opened one by one. Secretary Wang was really generous. He should have inquired about the situation of the old Gu family before coming.
Among the gifts on the table, there are two jars of malted milk, a box of snacks, a pot of oil, a large bag of rice, a basket of eggs, and the most valuable thing is a stack of cotton cloth, military green, which is the most popular one now. s color.
In this day and age, this is a real gift. Bringing it to guests is considered a decent gift.
The Gu family brothers and sisters were also shocked. Even the fussy Gu second brother couldn't help but say: "This, so much, brother, Secretary Wang won't regret it in a few days. Will he go back when he comes to our house again?"
Gu Mingdong patted the back of his head: "Nonsense, Secretary Wang is not the kind of person who goes back on his word."
Gu Mingdong directly sorted the things: "Put this pot of oil and rice in the kitchen, and take the eggs with them. One hard-boiled egg for each person. Take advantage of the New Year to nourish your body, otherwise you will not be able to bear the spring next year."
Gu Simei was speechless: "Brother, one for each person is too extravagant. How about I beat two eggs to make steamed eggs, so that everyone can eat them."
"Just listen to me." Gu Mingdong said, "When these eggs are finished, our chickens will start laying eggs. Six chickens lay eggs every day, which is enough for us."
Gu Sanmei smiled and said: "Brother has a good plan, but no chicken can lay eggs every day."
Gu Mingdong smiled meaningfully and said: "If other people's chickens can't do it, our chickens can definitely do it."
The remaining malted milk and biscuits were also put away. After everyone had a taste of the former, they kept it for the twins to add to their meal. Gu Simei said that she wanted to keep the latter, just like the box of biscuits sent by her aunt's family. Used to entertain guests during the Chinese New Year.
Gu Mingdong couldn't convince her, so he gave the remaining cloth to his two sisters: "This is a lot of cloth, you can save it for making clothes in the spring."
Gu Simei hurriedly said: "We have all made new cotton-padded clothes. This is good cloth. If we want to make it, we have to make it for my eldest brother first."
Gu Sanmei also nodded and said: "Brother, you have a lot of pudding on your thin clothes, let me make them for you first."
"I am a man and I wear the same clothes no matter what." Gu Mingdong said.
Gu Simei wanted to say more, but Gu Sanmei took her hand and gave her a look that both sisters understood.
"Okay." Gu Simei agreed, but deep down in her heart, she thought that her eldest brother would definitely not agree to it now, but when they finished the clothes, he couldn't let them take them apart.
Now that the eldest sister-in-law is gone and the eldest brother has no intention of remarrying, the two of them as sisters naturally have to know that they feel sorry for him.
Hey, she always felt that her eldest brother was ignorant in the past, but now that her sister-in-law is gone, her eldest brother suddenly becomes too sensible, which makes her feel uncomfortable as a younger sister.
Their eldest brother is only a child in his early twenties.
If Gu Mingdong knew that his ten-year-old fourth sister regarded him as a child in his heart, he would probably not know whether to laugh or cry.
But his power was not mind reading, and he didn't know what his siblings were thinking, so he looked at the snack box.
Gu Simei was keenly aware that something was wrong, and reached out to put it away quickly. Unexpectedly, before Gu Simei could do it, Gu Mingdong said: "There is no use leaving two boxes of biscuits. You pick out the good one and we can eat it ourselves." , keep the rest for the guests."
"Brother, these are not two boxes of biscuits. Today's box is snacks. Last time, my aunt gave me biscuits." Gu Simei emphasized.
She looked at her eldest brother with some resentment. He was doing everything well now, but he was too arrogant and she couldn't control him even if she wanted to.
Gu Simei felt extremely distressed when she thought that her eldest brother had cooked twice and half of the oil pot had gone down.
At this time, she misses her sister-in-law very much. When her sister-in-law was here, she took care of her eldest brother obediently and never dared to be so wasteful.
Gu Simei had forgotten that at that time, the old Gu family had no conditions for Gu Mingdong to spend so much money.
"Isn't that the same? It's all about food anyway. Do you plan to put out several plates during the Chinese New Year?" Gu Mingdong asked.
"The taste of these things will change if they are kept for a long time, and then they won't taste good."
It is a custom in Shanghe Village to put out a large fruit plate during the Chinese New Year for those who come to visit and eat as guests.
The fruit plate contains common ones such as melon seeds and peanuts, but also some rare candies, fruits, biscuits, etc. Of course, only a few people are willing to put out the latter.
"That's right. Third child and fourth sister, let's just eat one box." Gu Erdi was persuaded first, "Which box should we eat?"
Gu Sanmei glared at the person who was not firm and said strangely: "Brother, other people keep the good stuff for guests."
Gu Mingdong said: "How many guests can our family have? One box is enough. Besides, good things should be kept for ourselves. It would be a waste to give them to others. They are not my younger brothers and sisters, nor are they my good sons."
After speaking, he picked up the twins and said, "Axing and Achen, do you want some snacks?"
"Think!" the twins shouted in unison.
Gu Xiuxiu brought back a box of biscuits before, and they wanted to eat them. Unfortunately, their aunt put them away and said they would keep them for the New Year. The two little guys were very greedy.
Gu Simei was both happy and moved, but also full of tangles, which was inconsistent with her values.
But in response to their glances, even the third sister who was united with her rebelled, and Gu Simei could only nod in agreement.
Gu Mingdong quickly opened the box of snacks sent by Secretary Wang. The snacks here were much more advanced than those given by Gu Xiuxiu. They were not simple biscuits, but traditional pastry pots with fillings.
At first glance, it looks like high-end goods that can only be bought in big cities.
In fact, he is the head of the family, and he can completely ignore Gu Simei's thoughts. But now that they are a family, and Gu Simei has a sensitive and thoughtful character, Gu Mingdong still feels that he must take care of her thoughts.
Obviously, Gu Simei also enjoys working for the family, so that she feels useful.
"Just eat this box. There are not many things in this box. It won't be enough for the Chinese New Year." Gu Mingdong took out a pot helmet and cut it open, revealing the bean paste filling inside. It looked delicious.
There were a total of twelve pieces in the huge box, each piece being about the size of an adult's palm.
It was too late for Gu Simei to stop her. She could only look at the Guokui stuffed with a piece in her hand and took a bite. It tasted really good, and she felt less distressed after eating it.
Each of the six people had a piece, and the box was suddenly half empty.
The second brother Gu said while eating: "It's so delicious. What is it called? When I have money, I will buy a lot of it. Let's eat it every day."
The Guokui tastes sweet and delicious, and the pastry is crispy. It is completely different from the cheap biscuits they have eaten before.
Gu Sanmei also thought it was delicious, but she didn't forget to complain to her second brother: "It's good to eat it only once, but if you eat it every day, why don't you go to heaven?"
Gu Mingdong took a few bites, then broke open the rest and gave it to his son. He didn't like overly sweet flavors.
"If it's delicious, eat more. Don't always think about saving. We'll just think of ways to buy it after you've finished eating."
Gu Simei said hurriedly: "Brother, this is enough for us to eat for a few days, but don't buy any more. You just bought canned yellow peaches before. We have to save up some money. In the future, the second brother and Ah Xing Ah Chen will also pay for it." I want to get a wife."
Yes, this sister thinks too far.
Gu Mingdong smiled and said: "Okay, I listen to you, save more money in the future, and use it as betrothal gifts for those who deserve it, and dowry for those who deserve dowry."
dowry? The two girls blushed, lowered their heads and remained silent.
Seeing that the twins were concentrating on eating, Gu Mingdong stood up and said, "I'm going to go for a walk."
As soon as he left, Gu Simei collected the remaining uneaten food and emphasized: "Save these for the New Year."
"Fourth sister..." Gu Erdi wailed, but there was nothing he could do to his younger sister.
His eldest brother usually ignored his quarrels with his younger sisters, but if he really dared to bully his two younger sisters, his eldest brother would really whip him.
"It's such a waste after eating one meal. Next time I'll take three pieces, half for each of us, so we can have two more meals." Gu Simei insisted.
Gu Mingdong left home and listened to the sounds next door. It was just right for him to act, and he immediately raised the corners of his mouth with satisfaction.