webnovelfull Chapter 460: 2 Years of Development and Return to Three Rivers
Chapter 460: 2 Years of Development and Return to Three Rivers
Two years passed by like a fleeting moment, like quicksand on the fingertips, slipping silently. In the blink of an eye, it was already the sixteenth year of the Republic of China in Dahua. The sun on the tenth day of the first lunar month was bright and warm, shining on the land of Sanjiang City in Linzhou, Northwest China.
The square in the city center was bustling with people. In the center of the square, a huge statue stood tall. It was the statue of Su Zhengyang. His face was firm and deep, and his eyes were looking far away, as if he was looking through the mist of time and space, overlooking the land he loved so much.
In front of the statue, a little boy in a red coat attracted everyone's attention. He wore a tiger-head hat, which looked lifelike and playful and cute. The little boy's eyes were shining with excitement. He stared at the statue in front of him, clapping his hands and shouting happily: "It's Daddy! It's Daddy's statue!"
At this moment, a young man in a blue gown came over. He was tall and slender, with a handsome face and eyes full of affection and tenderness. He gently bent down and picked up the little boy so that he could see the statue more clearly.
"Dad will take you to eat something delicious, okay?" the young man said softly.
Hearing this, the little boy immediately clapped his hands happily. He hugged his father's neck, put his little face against his cheek, and giggled.
Next to the young man stood an exceptionally beautiful woman. She was wearing a light green cheongsam, with a graceful figure and elegant temperament. Her eyes smiled like a crescent moon, shining with happiness, and she looked at the father and son with a happy face.
This family of three is Su Zhengyang, his wife Yang Qiyue, and their son Su Hongan. At this moment, they are holding hands, laughing and walking towards Sanjiang Old Street not far to the south, enjoying their happy time.
Today's Sanjiang City is no longer the poor and backward Sanjiang County. I remember that in the past, the official roads here were bumpy and dusty; the streets in the city were narrow, and the houses on both sides were low and simple.
In just a few years, Sanjiang City has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Today, the wide streets stretch out like a giant dragon, enough to accommodate four carriages galloping side by side, no longer crowded and cramped. On the road surface, the bluestone slabs are laid in a uniform pattern, flat and solid, and even when a carriage passes by, there is almost no sound. On both sides of the street, shops are lined up one after another, with a wide variety of goods attracting the attention of many pedestrians. High-rise buildings with more than five floors are common, and they stand tall, as if showing the new look of Sanjiang City to the world.
The streets are bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder. People are wearing new clothes, with happy and satisfied smiles on their faces. They gather in groups of three or five to chat and laugh, or go shopping alone. From their clothes, we can see that they are living a very good life now, and their quality of life has improved significantly.
At this time, it is the Spring Festival, and people have not yet gotten rid of the joy of the New Year. Above the old street, rows of red lanterns are hung, swaying gently in the breeze, emitting warm and festive light. These red lanterns not only add a festive atmosphere to the old street, but also symbolize the future prosperity and prosperity of Sanjiang City.
Su Zhengyang, with his wife and children, slowly walked into a beef noodle restaurant located on the old street of Sanjiang City. He wore sunglasses and ordinary cloth clothes, deliberately avoiding his usual fancy dress, obviously not wanting to be recognized. He glanced at the noodle restaurant and saw that although the store was only more than 20 square meters, it was already full and bustling with people.
He walked to the counter and said to the busy boss, "Give me three bowls of beef noodles, one big bowl and two small bowls. Put more chili in the big bowl." The boss responded without even looking up, "Okay, I'll be right there."
On the other side of the counter, there was a small low table where a storyteller in a navy blue robe was sitting, telling his story with great enthusiasm. His voice was loud and infectious, attracting the attention of many diners.
Su Zhengyang found a seat in the corner and sat down. After settling his wife and children, his eyes were attracted by the storyteller. He listened attentively, and saw the storyteller dancing and telling the story vividly: "Continue from the last time! After our President Su came to Sanjiang County, he faced the Du and Ma families who bullied the people and abused their power. He did not act immediately, but chose to endure and secretly accumulate strength. He knew that only when the time was right could he destroy these two families in one fell swoop..."
Xiao Hongan sat on Su Zhengyang's lap, blinking his curious eyes. He looked up at his father and asked, "Dad, is this uncle talking about you?" Su Zhengyang was shocked when he heard this. He quickly stretched out his finger and gently pressed it on Xiao Hongan's lips, making a gesture to silence him. He was afraid that Xiao Hongan's innocent words would cause unnecessary trouble. After all, he came here in disguise to understand the people's sentiments.
Fortunately, the people around were immersed in the storyteller's story, and no one noticed the episode here. Su Zhengyang was relieved, and he lowered his head and whispered to Xiao Hongan: "Hongan, don't tell others about your father's identity, understand?" Xiao Hongan nodded, leaning obediently in his father's arms, and said nothing.
After a while, three bowls of steaming beef noodles were served. Su Zhengyang picked up a chopstick of noodles with chopsticks, blew on it, and then fed it to Xiao Hongan. The atmosphere in the noodle shop was warm and peaceful, as if isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. At this moment, Su Zhengyang felt the long-lost tranquility and happiness.
After dinner, Su Zhengyang took his wife and children to the foot of Fuman Mountain in the eastern suburbs of Sanjiang City. He looked up and saw that although the mountain was not high, it was full of greenery and surrounded by clouds and mist, which made it look like a fairyland. He stroked his youngest son's head and said gently, "Hongan, do you want to climb the mountain with Daddy to see the scenery?" Little Hongan nodded vigorously with a curious look in his eyes.
So, the family of three set out on the mountain climbing journey. Although the mountain road was not steep, it was winding, with lush flowers and plants, and the chirping of insects and birds, as if telling the story of the forest. As Su Zhengyang walked, he told his wife and children the history and legends of the forest, which made Xiao Hongan exclaim and laugh from time to time.
After climbing for a while, they finally reached the top of the mountain. At this time, night had fallen, and the lights of Sanjiang City were twinkling under their feet, like stars, beautiful beyond words. Su Zhengyang stood on the top of the mountain, looking at this prosperous city, and an indescribable pride surged in his heart.
He took a deep breath, feeling the fresh mountain air, and silently thought to himself: "Isn't the reason why I have devoted all my energy to developing China for the sake of peace and prosperity for the people?" He knew that the northern border had undergone tremendous changes in the past two years. Whether it was people's livelihood, education, economy or military, it was no longer the same as it was two years ago. All of this was inseparable from the hard work of him and his many political talents.
He turned to look at his wife and children, who were excitedly pointing at the lights under their feet and chattering non-stop. Su Zhengyang felt warm in his heart, and he knew that all these efforts were worth it. Not only for the country and the people, but also for the happy time spent with his family.