Siheyuan: The Qing Dynasty is back

No matter what Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui thought, when Director Wang proposed that He Daqing participate in the election, Sha Zhu shouted from below: "Okay!"

Then he clapped his hands vigorously, and as he did, the neighbors around him also clapped along.

Director Wang was very satisfied with Sha Zhu's performance. She smiled and nodded, saying, "Seeing everyone is so enthusiastic, let's start early. Many people haven't eaten yet, so we should start early and finish early."

After saying that, she signaled the two young men following her to start.

Elections at that time were very simple. Many people were illiterate, and there was no way to ask people to write their names when voting. Most people voted by raising their hands.

Director Wang and her colleagues also used the same method this time. There were about a hundred residents in the courtyard. Director Wang read out the names and the people below raised their hands. The two young people she brought were responsible for counting.

When Yan Bugui's name was called first, only about twenty hands were raised. It seemed that most people did not like Yan Bugui, the stingy old man.

The second person to be called was Liu Haizhong. This time forty or fifty people raised their hands, which was much better than Yan Bugui.

When He Daqing's name was called last, Sha Zhu, Yu Li, Chen Xueru and others immediately raised their hands high, and many neighbors around them also raised their hands.

A young man next to him counted carefully and shouted, "He Daqing, eighty-three votes!"

Upon hearing the number of votes, Sha Zhu immediately shouted excitedly, "Good!", and then clapped his hands vigorously.

Following his lead, the surrounding neighbors all applauded.

Director Wang was very satisfied with the result. She smiled and nodded and said, "Very good. This is another major breakthrough for us ordinary people to be the masters of our own affairs. We have chosen the manager in our minds with the most authentic actions. Now, please invite Comrade He Daqing to speak a few words to everyone. Welcome everyone!"

At this time, He Daqing stood with Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong.

However, except for He Daqing who had a smile on his face, Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong had a look of despair on their faces at this time, as unhappy as if they had swallowed a dead rat.

Although they knew they could not compete with He Daqing, they did not expect that their popularity in Siheyuan was so bad. You know, the votes of the two of them combined are not as high as He Daqing's. How could they not be embarrassed?

Before this, the two of them disliked each other for the position of uncle, and they were secretly slandering each other. Now, He Daqing has reaped the benefits.

He Daqing glanced at the two brothers with grim faces and wondered whether he should comfort them later.

However, Director Wang asked him to say a few words at this time, so he had no choice but to go to the middle position.

Director Wang gave him an encouraging look and motioned for He Daqing to speak.

He Daqing first coughed twice, imitating the leaders, to clear his throat.

Just as he finished coughing and was about to speak, he heard a sudden shout from below: "Good! Well said!", accompanied by applause.

There's no need to look, just listen to the rough voice and the stupid behavior, there wouldn't be anyone else except that idiot Sha Zhu.

He Daqing's face twitched fiercely. If it wasn't the wrong occasion, he really wanted to go up and give this idiot a flying kick to let him know how dangerous society is.

However, Sha Zhu did not feel embarrassed at all about his behavior. While clapping his hands, he also touched Yu Li and He Yushui next to him with his arms, indicating that they should applaud with him.

He Yushui rolled her eyes and distanced herself from this silly brother, fearing that she would be infected as well.

Yu Li was so angry that she twisted Sha Zhu's waist hard, causing so much pain that Sha Zhu had to stop what he was doing.

He originally wanted to ask Yu Li why she pinched him, but looking at Yu Li's murderous eyes, Sha Zhu could only swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

He Daqing, who was standing in the middle, couldn't help but blush at this time, even though he had lived two lives. In order to hide his embarrassment, he coughed twice before speaking.

"Thank you all for your support, and thank you to the Party and the country for giving us the peaceful and quiet life we ​​have now, and for enabling us ordinary people to stand up and be the masters of our own destiny."

"Since everyone has chosen me, I will definitely not let you down. I will work hard to serve our courtyard, serve as a bridge between the people and the street office, and do practical and good things for everyone! Thank you!"

This clear and concise speech immediately aroused thunderous applause from the audience.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui couldn't help feeling sour in their hearts when they heard the applause.

They have been the second and third uncles for so many years, but have never received such enthusiastic applause from everyone. He Daqing has just become the first uncle and he is so popular. What role will there be for them in the future?

After Director Wang saw He Daqing finished speaking, he walked over and said, "Well, this time your quadrangle's election work was completed very successfully."

"Here I see everyone's enthusiasm and support for our work. If you have any problems in the future, you can report them to Comrade He Daqing. If he can't handle it here, of course you are welcome to report the problems to our street office. We will definitely listen to your opinions seriously."

After saying that, he turned around and said to Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui who were ignored by everyone, "Although the uncle elected by everyone this time is He Daqing, you two must also be serious and responsible and cooperate with Comrade He Daqing to serve everyone. If you do a good job, I will give priority to you for this year's excellent courtyard house."

In response to Director Wang's words, Liu Haizhong still nodded dejectedly.

But when Yan Bugui heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up. You know, if a courtyard house is rated as an excellent one, then every New Year during the Spring Festival, the street office will distribute some benefits such as melon seeds and peanuts. This is a real benefit.

At that moment, Yan Bugui immediately replied with a smile on his face: "Don't worry, Director Wang, we will definitely cooperate with He Daqing, and the title of excellent courtyard house will definitely be ours."

The neighbors below also know the benefits of excellent courtyard houses. It’s not just a good reputation, it also comes with substantial rewards.

So everyone excitedly promised: "Don't worry, Director Wang, our courtyard will work hard to win the title of excellent courtyard this year!"

"Yes, we won it a few years ago, and we will definitely win it again this time!"

“I wonder if there will still be so many rewards after I get it this year?”

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Director Wang smiled and said, "Well, I'll see how hard you work this year. As long as you perform well this time, we will definitely arrange the rewards!"

"It's getting late now. If you don't have anything else to do, let's adjourn the meeting and go back to eat and rest early."

After Director Wang finished speaking, everyone started to walk back one after another. Many people had not had time to eat dinner yet.