Note: This article is a fictional novel, and the names of people and places are all apocryphal
My name is Zhao Baofeng, I am 28 years old, I am an electrician at the power station in this small town, and my father is a farmer, who has worked this familiar land all his life.
Our family has been farming for generations, and although the income is not much, we can always ensure the basic needs of life.
Since I was a child, I have been curious about the power system, so after graduating from junior high school, I did not choose to continue to high school like everyone else, but went to a technical school in the city to study electrical technology.
After returning from my studies, I found a job at the town's electricity station, responsible for daily electrical maintenance and fault repair, this job made me proud, and every time I saw the lights in the town, I knew that it was the light I guarded.
However, this year's situation is a bit special, my father told me a long time ago that this year's public grain delivery is particularly difficult, although the inspector is a familiar face, but he is extremely strict with this year's grain standards, which makes many honest farmers like my father feel a headache.
01
When I came home from work one day, I saw my father sitting on the threshold, his brow furrowed, looking very tired.
I walked over and sat down beside him, he looked up at me, sighed and said, "Baofeng, they don't accept this year's grain, saying that it is not up to standard, I think the inspector is deliberately embarrassing us." ”
Listening to my father's helpless words, my heart felt like a stone was blocked, and I clenched my fists and swore secretly in my heart that I would not let my father be angry like this.
A few days later, I decided to go to the grain station to see for myself what was going on, and it was a sunny day, but my heart was like a dark cloud obscuring the light.
When I arrived at the grain station, I saw my father negotiating with the inspector and our grain bags stacked next to him.
When I got closer, I only heard the inspector's voice say coldly and harshly: "You can take these grains home and eat them yourself, how can you use this quality to pay the public grain?"
With a smile on his face, the father tried to maintain his dignity, and said in a kind voice: "This is the hard work of our whole family for a year, we planted it as required, and you can check it again." ”
The inspector shook her head, unmoved, and continued to say in her shrill voice: "Rules are rules, and unqualified is unqualified." It's not just about quality, it's not enough for quantity. ”
Hearing this, I couldn't help but interject into the crowd and say, "Our family's output this year is so much, where else can we get it from?
The inspector looked at me with a hint of contempt in his eyes and said, "Where are you young man?
I was so angry that I said to my father, "Dad, you go home first, I'll take care of it here." "My father looked at me and knew that my temper was coming, so he patted me on the shoulder and walked away silently.
Looking at the back of my father's departure, the fire in my heart burned more and more.
As far as I know, this year's public grain inspection is particularly strict, the distance is good, such as a little farther away from the grain station, go to pay the public grain at five o'clock in the morning, the result is finally arranged, the quality inspector said that the tide is back, let the pick back and then dry, this is not a joke.
On the way back to the call office, I was indignant and had a plan in mind, and I knew that this might cause me trouble, but I couldn't watch my family being wronged.
That afternoon, I quietly walked around to the electric gate of the grain station, and looked at the gate that controlled the electricity of the entire grain station, my hands trembled a little, I took a deep breath, and then pulled down the electric gate suddenly.
The entire grain station was instantly plunged into darkness.
The power at the grain station suddenly went out, causing a wave of confusion, and the inspectors and other staff hurriedly looked around for the problem, and I stood aside, my heart beating hard, but on the surface I tried to remain calm.
Soon, the person in charge of the grain station arrived at the scene, and his face was full of anxiety and dissatisfaction: "What's the matter, why did the power suddenly cut off in broad daylight"
The inspector was also confused, she shook her head and said, "I don't know, I'm busy at this time, and suddenly I can't see anything." ”
Just when they were at a loss, I walked over and pretended to help, and said in a slightly hurried voice, "Do you need me to go to the electricity station to see? ”
The person in charge nodded, looking very grateful, and said to me, "Excuse me, young man, go and have a look, we can't do without electricity here." ”
I nodded in agreement and turned to leave the grain station, but with mixed emotions in my heart, I went straight to the power station to make sure that the electric gate would not be repaired too quickly, and at least teach them a lesson.
02
When I got back to the station, I quietly adjusted the circuit to make sure the power wasn't restored immediately.
At this time, a colleague of mine saw me and asked suspiciously: "Zhao Baofeng, why are you here by yourself?" I heard that the power was cut off at the grain station, and everyone was in a hurry. ”
I pretended to be calm and replied, "Well, I've heard about it, and I'm checking to see if it's a problem here." ”
My colleague nodded, didn't ask any more questions, and turned to continue his work, knowing in my heart that such a delay would not be too long, but at least it would give the bureaucrats a feeling of being ignored and helpless.
Soon after, the power was gradually restored and the work of the grain station began to work again.
But this matter has obviously attracted enough attention, and the person in charge of the power station found me with a serious face: "Zhao Baofeng, the power station said that you checked it last, what is going on?"
I took a deep breath and decided to confess: "I deliberately cut off the electricity, I'm not happy that our family is treated like this, I just want you to feel our helplessness." ”
The air seemed to freeze, the anger and surprise in the eyes of the person in charge were mixed, he was silent for a while, and then sighed deeply: "I understand your feelings, but do you know the consequences of your actions?"
In the face of the serious inquiry of the person in charge, although I regretted it a little, I was more firm: "I know that I may face punishment, but if I can't even protect my basic dignity, then I would rather bear the consequences." ”
The person in charge frowned, obviously he didn't expect me to be so direct, and then he said slowly: "Zhao Baofeng, I understand your feelings, but your impulsive behavior will only make things worse, you are working in the power station, not a private place, and your behavior has affected the operation of the entire grain station." ”
I clenched my teeth, and there was an indescribable pain and unwillingness in my heart: "I just can't watch my dad being bullied like that, he has worked hard all his life, but in the end he can't even get the most basic respect." ”
The person in charge took a deep breath, and his expression gradually changed from anger to thought: "I understand your feelings, I will reflect this matter upwards to see if I can change some unreasonable regulations, but you also have to understand that it is not easy for each of us in this system." ”
I nodded, and the coldness in my heart began to loosen a little.
At this time, my mobile phone rang, it was a call from my father, I picked up the phone, and my father's voice came through the phone: "Baofeng, where are you? I heard that something happened at the grain station, are you okay?"
"Dad, I'm fine. I replied, my voice a little choked, "I'm sorry for worrying you." ”
"Silly boy, Dad knows that you are for the family, but you also have to think about the consequences, don't be too impulsive, there is still me at home. My father's words made my heart warm and my eyes slightly sour.
Seeing this, the person in charge also softened his tone: "Go back Zhao Baofeng, we will deal with this matter, but please consider the consequences next time and solve the problem in the right way." ”
I nodded gratefully, said goodbye to the person in charge, and slowly walked out of the unit.
I know there may be some bad consequences for this action, but at least I stood up for my family, and I will not regret this perseverance regardless of the outcome.
If you ask me if I have any regrets, and say that there is no, it is all fake, but it is difficult to buy regret medicine, and my behavior obviously did not even think of my father.
Regret is regretting my impulse, and after thinking about it, maybe there would be a better way to solve this problem than pulling the switch, but I still didn't resist that urge in the end.
But at this point, regret is futile.
03
A few days later, I was called to a formal meeting by the power station, and there were a few other high-level people sitting there, apparently to deal with my breaking the power switch, and the atmosphere was a little tense, and I was ready to accept any decision.
The director of the electricity station spoke, his tone was serious but fair: "Zhao Baofeng, although your behavior is out of kindness to protect your family, but in an improper way, this time we decided to give you a warning and deduct part of this month's salary as a punishment, I hope you can deal with the problem more rationally in the future." ”
I lowered my head and responded: "I am willing to accept all the punishments, I know that what I did was not right, it caused trouble to both the electricity station and the grain station, and I will solve the problem in a more appropriate way in the future." ”
After the meeting, I walked out of the conference room, feeling a little lighter in my heart, and although I was punished, at least I expressed my position and brought some unfair things to the fore.
When I got home, I told my father about the results.
My father was silent for a while after hearing this, and then patted me on the shoulder: "Baofeng, Dad knows that you have good intentions, and you are not afraid in the face of injustice, Dad is proud of you, but remember that strength must be used on the blade, don't let impulse blind your reason." ”
I nodded, full of gratitude: "Dad, thank you for your understanding, I will remember." ”
A few weeks later, there were some adjustments to the acceptance criteria of the grain station, which seemed more humane and reasonable, although I don't know if my actions had an effect, but I finally felt a little comforted when I saw these changes.
Since then, I have been more focused on my work, using my professional skills to contribute to the town's power stability.
And whenever I see the lights on in the town, I think of the events of that day and remind myself to fight for my rights in the right way, no matter what time it is.
Note: This story is purely fictional, the names and events in the story are fictional, and the purpose of using place names is only for the purpose of describing the plot and making it easy to read and understand
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