Colorful years

He became even more determined and committed to journalism, knowing that his work was meaningful and could bring about change in society.

He continued to delve into grassroots communities, conducting interviews and writing articles to record social changes and people's lives. He visited villages to interview those striving to escape poverty; he went to factories to document the hard work of workers and the achievements of technological innovation; he focused on vulnerable groups, giving them a voice and advocating for more attention and assistance.

His news reports not only convey information, but also warmth and hope, allowing people to feel the progress and beauty of society.

And so time flew by, and he devoted himself wholeheartedly to his busy yet methodical work every day. He handled each task with great care, without the slightest panic or mistake.

At the same time, his daily life is very fulfilling and meaningful, which makes him feel extremely satisfied and happy.

Before we knew it, a biting, icy wind began to howl, and the earth was gradually covered with a thick layer of snow; the cold winter had arrived.

Before we knew it, the coldest time of the year—the last month of winter—had arrived. At this time, the old year was about to pass, and the new year was approaching with light steps. The Spring Festival, a traditional festival symbolizing reunion, joy, and hope, also arrived as scheduled.

In this cold season, the county, commune, and brigade-level organizations did not stop serving the people because of the harsh weather.

Instead, they took a more proactive approach to going to the grassroots level, listening attentively to the voices of the people, understanding the various difficulties and hardships they faced in their lives, and doing their utmost to provide help and support.

Whether it's addressing the basic needs of impoverished families, caring for and supporting elderly people living alone, or helping disaster-stricken people rebuild their homes, the Party and the government always put the interests of the people first and do everything possible to solve their problems and help those in distress.

This persistent effort has not only won the heartfelt gratitude and praise of the masses, but more importantly, it has effectively maintained the harmony and stability of the whole society, creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

Every cadre and staff member is also a member of the public. Various government agencies and units show meticulous care and concern for their own cadres and staff.

As winter quietly approaches, the Publicity Department's first consideration is ensuring the heating needs for normal office operations within the unit.

After careful planning and arrangements, while ensuring sufficient heating for the office, they also made sure to distribute 400 jin (approximately 200 catties) of high-quality charcoal to every employee. For this purpose, the unit specifically requested a large truck from the 165th Motorcade to transport the charcoal from the Daping Supply and Marketing Cooperative.

Every time Zhang Cong saw trucks loaded with charcoal slowly driving into the county government compound, a strong sense of warmth would well up inside him.

Those were not just piles of ordinary charcoal; they represented the organization's deep care and concern for its staff. This warmth, like a ray of bright sunshine, pierced through the winter chill and shone into everyone's heart.

This is the unparalleled superiority of the socialist system under the leadership of the Party! In this system, the welfare benefits provided by the work unit can be enjoyed equally by both leading cadres and ordinary employees. Everything is so open, transparent and fair.

This situation is completely different from the old society, where officials were high above and enjoyed all kinds of privileges, while the vast majority of ordinary people were ignored.

What made Zhang Cong especially ecstatic was that on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, the canteen of the government office slaughtered more than twenty fat and strong pigs for the New Year! From the dignified county party secretary to every ordinary employee, everyone received thirty catties of incredibly fresh and tender pork for the New Year.

To ensure fairness, the pork underwent a meticulous process of mixing lean and fat, as required by the canteen manager, Lao Tang. Furthermore, each piece was individually numbered, and their allocation was determined through a fun yet impartial lottery system.

Zhang Cong was incredibly lucky, drawing the auspicious number 18, and the pork he received was of superior quality.

There is also a long-standing and customary rule within the organization: all new employees who join before the 15th of each month are entitled to receive their full salary for that month; while those who have worked for more than six months are entitled to receive the full amount of the unit's year-end bonus.

Therefore, Zhang Cong naturally and without any doubt received his own thirty catties of delicious pork.

Zhang Cong is a very disciplined and hardworking person. Every morning, before the first rays of sunlight have fully touched the earth, he quickly gets out of bed. After a quick stretch and some light exercise, he goes to the bathroom to wash up properly.

After washing up, he tidied his appearance and went to the cafeteria to enjoy breakfast, looking refreshed.

The morning sunlight streamed through the spacious, bright windows of the cafeteria, casting warm rays of light. The breakfasts offered here were very affordable, making one marvel at their quality and low price.

The steamed buns were plump and steaming hot, costing only three cents each; the fragrant meat buns were even more tempting, selling for just five cents each. As for the porridge, it was made with carefully cooked rice, soft, sticky, and sweet, costing only two cents per bowl.

In addition, there are savory and delicious pickled vegetables, which are provided completely free of charge and can be added to food according to personal taste. All in all, a hearty breakfast only costs ten cents.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, Zhang Cong stood up contentedly. He walked out of the cafeteria with light and firm steps, heading towards the office building.

A gentle breeze caressed his face, bringing a slight coolness, but this did not dampen his enthusiasm and anticipation. Today was another day full of challenges and opportunities, and he was ready to throw himself into it wholeheartedly.