Time Travel: Volume 1! Starting from a Small Mountain Village

"I had no choice!"

Miao Dashan shrugged, looking helpless. They knew that if they discussed it with Long Lifan beforehand, she would definitely refuse, given her personality. They were afraid of her refusal, so they brought it up in front of everyone, putting her in a difficult position.

"Hey…"

Long Lifan sighed softly, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She walked helplessly to the platform, each step feeling heavy. In truth, her feelings were incredibly complex, beyond words.

Being appointed as the village party secretary will undoubtedly bring her some benefits, such as the opportunity to bring her maternal grandparents to Dongwan Village sooner.

However, after becoming the village party secretary, she knew she wouldn't be as relaxed and carefree as before. Everything had to be considered carefully, and every decision could affect the future of the entire village.

This responsibility filled her with both pride and a heavy burden. Standing on the high platform, looking at the expectant eyes below, she secretly resolved that no matter what, she would do her best and not let everyone down.

"Ahem," Long Lifan cleared her throat, trying to make her voice sound more firm, "To be honest, I'm still a little dazed. Here, I want to first thank everyone for their support and recognition. I am well aware of the weight of this responsibility, but I will do my best to ensure everyone lives a good life!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a woman's voice rang out from the crowd: "Long Zhiqing, what is the auspicious day you mentioned?" Long Lifan looked in the direction of the voice and saw a woman in her early forties asking the question. She only remembered that this was the daughter-in-law of the Lin family, but she couldn't recall her name for a moment.

Long Lifan responded with a smile: "Do you remember the song Comrade Lin sang? The good life I'm talking about is just like the song says, where every household has a new house to live in, new clothes to wear, and an endless supply of food. Let's work together to make Dongwan Village a prosperous and harmonious place, so that everyone can live a happy and fulfilling life!" Her words were full of hope and confidence for the future, which resonated with everyone present.

"Do such days really exist?" At this moment, a man in his sixties stepped forward from the crowd, his eyes flickering with expectation and doubt. The scene described by Long Zhiqing was like a beautiful dream to him, yet it seemed unattainable.

"can!"

Long Lifan met the old man's gaze, her eyes filled with determination. "Grandpa, don't worry! As long as we all roll up our sleeves and work hard, following the village committee's lead, I guarantee we'll all be able to live this kind of life. We must have confidence and determination, and work together to revitalize Dongwan Village!"

Her words were powerful and resonant, seemingly injecting a surge of energy into everyone present. The old man nodded slightly, a renewed flame of hope rekindling in his eyes.

Long Lifan's inauguration ceremony concluded in a simple yet enthusiastic atmosphere. She didn't engage in lengthy speeches, because she understood that actions speak louder than words.

In this simple rural village, the villagers value tangible changes more than fancy words. Moreover, given their limited education, they wouldn't understand much if you explained too much.

“Long Zhiqing, you’re the village party secretary now. Do you have any plans for the work ahead? Should we discuss it together?” Lin Guodong looked intently at Long Lifan, his tone full of anticipation.

"OK,"

Long Lifan readily nodded. She knew that those in a position had to fulfill their responsibilities. Since she had already accepted this responsibility, she needed to carefully review the various matters in the village and see if she could make the appropriate arrangements.

Just as everyone was about to go inside for the meeting, Miao Dashan hesitated for a moment. He thought about it and realized that he was no longer the Party Secretary, so it seemed inappropriate for him to go to the meeting. Therefore, he decided to leave quietly.

"Old Miao, where are you going? In a meeting!"

Lin Guodong, with his sharp eyes, spotted Miao Dashan preparing to slip away and quickly called out.

"I think I'll pass!"

Miao Dashan responded somewhat dejectedly, a hint of helplessness in his expression.

"How can you not go! Do you think that you're not a member of the village committee if you're not the Party Secretary?" Long Lifan said, feigning anger. "Secretary Miao, if that's really what you think, then I'll just give this position back to you!"

Upon hearing this, Miao Dashan quickly waved his hands: "No, no, no, Long Zhiqing, you've misunderstood. I just think..."

“Secretary Miao, although you have given up your position as secretary, you have served for so many years and you know the situation in the village better than I do.” Long Lifan interrupted Miao Dashan, her tone sincere. “Besides, as you know, I am still managing the pig farm and I am also holding a position at the machinery factory! I definitely can’t handle it all.”

"That's right, Lao Miao, you're not thinking of taking it easy and enjoying yourself now that you've stepped down from your position, are you? That won't do. Otherwise, I'll give you the position of brigade leader," Lin Guodong joked from the side.

Miao Dashan smiled wryly upon hearing this, but a warm feeling welled up inside him. He knew that everyone genuinely hoped he could continue to contribute to the village. So, he nodded and followed the others into the meeting room.

It took Long Lifan a full half hour to finally sort out all the complicated matters currently being handled by the Dongwan Brigade. Her brows furrowed involuntarily as she began to deeply consider the next steps in her planning and arrangements.

Lin Guodong saw this and was anxious. He knew how heavy the burden on Long Zhiqing's shoulders was, and she also had other things to do. He was worried that she was overworking herself.

“Long Zhiqing, don’t be too anxious.”

Lin Guodong gently comforted him, "We all believe in your abilities. How about this? I'll take charge of arranging and following up on the specifics of production. You just need to focus on the overall direction, and if there's anything we need to do, just let us know. Don't worry, we'll do our best."

Upon hearing this, Long Lifan slightly raised her head, looked at Lin Guodong, and a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes. This was fine; she could handle the brains while the others took charge of the actions.

On her way back from the village committee, Long Lifan saw Hu Lili, Jiang Nian'an, and several other female educated youths standing in front of her house, all staring at her. A warmth filled her heart, and she quickened her pace.

"What are you doing?" Long Lifan walked up and asked with a smile.

"Hehe, Sister Fan, you're the village secretary of our Dongwan brigade now!" Hu Lili was the first to speak, sticking out her tongue playfully. "We've been waiting at your door all this time, wanting to be the first to congratulate you and maybe even curry favor with you!"

Long Lifan was amused and patted Hu Lili on the shoulder: "You guys are really something!"

Wangcai, not to be outdone, jumped around Long Lifan happily, its tail wagging like a rattle. Perhaps it also knew its owner had become the village secretary and was happy for him.

Starting today, Secretary Long of Dongwan Village is officially online!