Bloody Romance: I, the big troublemaker, Zhong Yuemin!

"It's not as simple as you think," Wang Lang said.

"Look at the full-time cadres in Wangjiagou: the Party Secretary, the Women's Director, and your eldest brother is a militia company commander. If he gets the position of battalion commander, what will outsiders think? Your Wang family should set up this Party committee on their own. It's okay to be a little public in the past, but now is a turbulent time. The higher-ups are deliberately targeting us, and we can't let anyone catch us in the act."

"Dad, you worry too much!"

Wang Bao said:

"Didn't the higher-ups say we need to vote? Okay, this time let's let all the members vote and make sure it's fair and just. Team One and Team Two, Big Brother and I will do the work, and the votes will definitely go to Big Brother. Team Three, Xu Hai, you go talk to them in person, I'm sure they'll give you the face. As for Team Four's Yang Min, huh, so what even if he's not happy about it? It's useless for those educated youth to vote against it, they won't cause any trouble. Then Big Brother will win with a high vote. This is the result of a vote by all the members of the brigade. What can Liu Ming do even if he doesn't want to?"

Dad, don't forget that Deputy Director Zhang of the County Committee doesn't get along with this Liu guy. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. We knew each other before. I think we can get in touch with him more in the future. If we can help Deputy Director Zhang take down or transfer Liu Ming, our Wang family will still be the same Wang family in Wangjiagou.

Wang Long narrowed his eyes and said, "Da Hu, what do you think?"

"I think Second Brother's idea is feasible. If everyone votes, it will be fair and just. No one can find fault with it."

"Okay, let's do it this way."

The next day, the brigade announced that all members would vote to elect the brigade leader. The announcement was made on the brigade radio. The time was that Saturday night, at the threshing ground. All members would attend and vote on the spot. The election would be held that night. The news spread quickly among the members, and they had all kinds of opinions.

Some people say that Wang Long's third son was hit hard after being imprisoned and had no intention of fighting for power. He wanted to delegate power. The position of team leader was equal to that of branch secretary. If an outsider was elected, it would be a heavy blow to the Wang family's voice in Wangjiagou.

Some people also say that the voting election is fair and just, but that’s bullshit. In the end, the Wang family will definitely be elected. The father is the branch secretary and the son is the team leader. Wow, the Wangjiagou team really has the surname Wang.

Dormitory for educated youths,

"Yuemin, do you want to run for election?" Zheng Tong suggested.

"The candidate criteria are quite low. One, you have to be a member of the Wangjiagou Brigade. Two, you have to be literate. Three, you have to be male. Anyone can go."

"Then go ahead!"

"How could I have that kind of prestige? I can't compete with that Wang Hu. You can. Apart from anything else, the more than 50 educated youth here will definitely support you. In Team Four, besides Uncle Yang, you're second in line. We also have a good relationship with Old Xu from Team Three. If we can win over Old Xu, we can definitely compete with the Wang family."

Ning Qun said:

"Yuemin, one more thing. You were the one who contributed most to Wang Lang's capture and imprisonment. This happened in Wangjiagou. No one said anything, but they all admired you in private. The most important thing is, even though the members 'submitted' to the Wang family, they were forced to do so. The Wang family is so arrogant and unscrupulous, and they probably hold a grudge against them. Why didn't they resist? We've been lacking a leader, and now you're the leader. As long as the momentum picks up, you'll be the leader."

"Yes, yes, campaign!"

"Election!"

Everyone is like a chicken blood,

"Brothers, take a break first, take a break!" Zhong Yuemin said:

"If I were really elected, I'd probably have a ton of things to do. Being the production team leader would be a ton of complicated things. Not only would I have to fight the Wang family, but I'd also have to make sure all the members of the team had enough to eat. It's a ton of things to do. It's not an easy job."

"Yuemin, Old Meng said it all. When Heaven bestows a great responsibility upon a man, it first tests his mind and spirit, toils his muscles and bones, starves his body, and deprives him of all want... This is a test for you. It's fine here anyway. You can become a captain. The most important thing is to overthrow the Wang family, the local tyrant, and restore order and justice to Wangjiagou."

"Zheng Tong, you really have a talent for history. Study hard and you'll have a bright future!"

Zhong Yuemin is not hypocritical either.

"Alright, since you guys are so supportive, I won't refuse. Let's fight that Wang Hu. Look, we still have a few days, so let's prepare well. Since we're running for election, we must win. So, these next few days, you go and test the waters among the members and get a feel for the situation. I plan to give some 'benefits' to the neutral members of Teams One and Two: two or three pounds of flour and rice per family."

When they heard this, they immediately understood. Li Kuiyong said, "Yuemin, does this count as vote-buying? Don't let anything happen!"

"How can this be considered bribery? We're just fellow villagers, and it's not money. What's wrong with giving them some white flour as a relief? Don't worry, since these people have accepted it, they will definitely not say anything. First, if they let the Wang family know, you think there will be consequences. Second, you said 'bribing the vote', I am guilty, and letting him vote is also guilty, no, we are considered good. I am sure that in the past, when Wangjiagou held a vote, the Wang family would definitely coerce and intimidate the members."

Luo Jianguo said:

"Yuemin, there are hundreds of people in this and second teams. Each person needs two or three kilograms of food, which means we need thousands of kilograms of food. That's a lot of money."

"What are you afraid of? I have enough money." Wheat and rice are overflowing in the space. I can get as much as I want.

"Firstly, I can get votes, and secondly, I can recite well. If I become the team leader, I can also win over some people's hearts. One gain while the other loses, killing two birds with one stone!"

"Then do as you say!"

The next night, Zhong Yuemin took out five or six hundred kilograms of rice and flour from the space and piled them in a hidden place at the entrance of the village. Zheng Tong and the others were stunned.

"Yuemin, you are very efficient. You have collected so much food in such a short time."

"I asked my uncle Ma to help me, as long as I have money", made up an excuse,

"Come on, hurry up, hurry up, each of you take a bag and move it to the dormitory first, then go visit the members' homes. There will be another batch of food arriving from the county town tomorrow night."

After half an hour, the transportation was completed. Then the educated youths, each carrying a few large bags of grain, went door to door to canvass for votes. Everything was done quietly.

Zhong Yuemin went to Yang Min's house and brought the same three or four pounds of flour, but also brought a bottle of Xifeng wine and a bag of peanuts. Yang Wanqing opened the door.

"Is Uncle Yang here?"

"Here I am, Yuemin, come in quickly... Dad, Yuemin is here."

Entering the house, Yang Min was sitting on the kang, drinking some bulk liquor and a plate of pickles.

"Uncle Yang, I'm drinking. I'll join you!"

Put the flour aside, take off your shoes, sit on the kang, sit opposite the person, put the peanuts on the kang table, open the Xifeng wine,

"Uncle Yang, try this wine, it's not bad!"

To pour the cup, Yang Min covered the rim of the cup.

"You kid, if you have something to say, just say it. If you have to fart, fart quickly. Why are you doing this?"