Ji Yang had always been preoccupied with work, seldom returning home, and even phone calls were rare.
Looking at that old neighborhood, Ji Yang realized that he had indeed neglected his family.
When the car stopped downstairs, and Ji Yang got out, he saw some familiar faces, all acquaintances of his parents.
Everyone also saw Ji Yang’s return, and someone asked, "Is Ji coming home?"
They knew that Ji Yang had been promoted, but they only had a vague idea that he had become a deputy head of the village or something. They were filled with curiosity about Ji Yang.
At that moment, Ji Yang’s mother, Li Shujuan, came over quickly, chiding, "You child, not even a call when you come back?"
Though she spoke in rebuke, the smile on her face revealed her very good mood.
Among the many children from the neighborhood, they mostly talked about how her own son had gotten a promotion.
"Isn’t it a surprise for you?" Ji Yang said with a smile.
"What has brought you back this time? Weren’t you supposed to be furthering your studies?"
"There has been some change in plans."
Li Shujuan grew worried and asked, "What kind of change?"
Everyone gathered around, having heard the conversation, their expressions complicated.
It was in everyone’s nature to wish ill on the success of others’ children.
Seeing the look on his mother’s face and the changing expressions of everyone else, Ji Yang felt amused and thought, they really can’t bear to see others do well, always hoping for others to fail.
Li Shujuan, looking anxious, turned her gaze to her son. Ever since he had been promoted, they had found it difficult to understand him.
"It’s nothing major. The leadership in South Dian is lacking, and the organization has spoken to me about it. They want me to take the position of county head there."
Everyone was astonished, for it was a position they saw as very important.
"Ji, you can’t be joking. You’re so young; by the normal procedures of promotion, it would be unlikely your turn," an old man who used to be the manager of the distillery interjected.
"Yes, by my age, one would expect it to take a long time if we were going by seniority," Ji Yang responded. "However, the transfer order came from the Capital City, and the provincial committee is also aware. There’s nothing I can do."
Everyone fell silent, including the former distillery manager. It was understood that the promotion had not followed the usual procedure but was instead something special.
Li Shujuan was shocked, "You’ve really become a county head?" ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by NoveI-Fire.ɴet
Ji Yang certainly wouldn’t mention the dangers involved with the new position. Smiling, he said, "Yes, the organization has sent me to work there, so I came home to spend a day. I have to leave tomorrow."
Li Shujuan said loudly, "Let’s go, hurry home. I’ll make you something delicious."
Li Shujuan now felt her backbone straightening much more. Her son was incredibly impressive, having achieved what others could not in their lifetimes.
Back at home, of course, his father and little sister asked him about all sort of things.
Ji Yang shared some details about his situation with everyone.
Li Shujuan quickly brought out the dishes.
Ji Yang’s father, Ji Dacai, after having a drink, sighed, "Last time we went to Qingyuan Village to buy a house, you were just a deputy head of the village. Suddenly, you’ve become a county head, as if it’s all a dream."
"Exactly, it feels like a dream to me too."
His little sister, Ji Mingying, laughed, "My brother is so capable. In such a short time, he’s accomplished so much and even got promoted."
The sudden appearance of a county head in the family marked a tremendous change for the whole household.
"Mom and dad, you now have money. Buy property in the city quickly. The development of that area over the moat will be rapid."
Ji Yang talked about the rice wine business. He even took out a few jars of Wu Mi’s rice wine for them to drink, instructing them to enjoy it privately without telling outsiders.
Ji Yang had brought back this drink for them before, having never mentioned its various benefits.
Now that the whole county knew about it, everyone recognized the value of the drink.
"This is something that’s worth millions per jar!" Li Shujuan was initially unwilling to drink it.
"Drink up; it’s not for sale anymore, and it’s good for your health."
The little sister also laughed, "I heard it’s great for the skin if used in a bath."
"You silly girl, to think of using wine worth millions to take a bath!"
Watching his family laughing and joking, Ji Yang’s mood was uplifted.