Soon the dumplings were wrapped, and my mother fryed a few more dishes and served them on the table.

Dad asked everyone to take a seat, and went to the inner room to take out the two bottles of good wine that Qiao Liang brought back and put it on the table.

When Qiao Liang saw his father take the wine, he hurriedly said, "Dad, we have regulations to not drink at noon during work."

Dad was stunned.

You Chengdong also nodded: "Yes, I won't drink at noon."

A little disappointment surged on my father's face. It was unreasonable to have a distinguished guest without drinking.

"Why don't you drink it? You have to drink it." An Zhe said simply, then looked at You Chengdong and Qiao Liang, "I think you two are too rigid. This principle and flexibility need to be combined."

You Chengdong and Qiao Liang both grinned. Since the boss said he would drink, then drink it.

Dad was also happy and said to Qiao Liang: "Liangzi, start drinking."

Qiao Liang opened the wine and was about to pour it for his father, but his father reached out to stop him: "Liangzi, why are you so ignorant? Pour wine for your leader first."

"Hey, brother, don't do this. You and your sister-in-law are the older people here. You will pour it for you first. Qiao Liang, pour wine for your parents first." An Zhe said.

My parents were very happy and a little flattered.

So Qiao Liang poured wine for his parents first, and then poured it for everyone in turn.

"Brother, bring wine." An Zhe looked at Qiao Liang's father.

The first time Qiao Liang's father was facing such a big official, he felt a little nervous. He picked up his glass and said, "Leader, I am a farmer and I won't say anything. I just welcome everyone to visit my house. The Spring Festival is coming soon. I wish all leaders a happy family and good health."

"This is very good. I wish my brother and sister-in-law good health. Come and drink." An Zhe and Qiao Liang's parents clinked glasses, and then everyone did it together.

Qiao Liang noticed a detail. When An Zhe clinked glasses with his parents, the edge of the glass was slightly lower than that of his parents.

This is a sign of respect for the elders at the northern wine table.

This made Qiao Liang feel warm.

Then everyone ate while drinking and chatting, An Zhe ate the dishes and kept praising the taste, Qiao Liang's mother was blushing when she heard it.

After a while, An Zhe toasted with Qiao Liang's parents alone. Qiao Liang's father said, "Secretary An, Liangzi is still young and tender. Follow you. If there is something wrong, you should take care of him and criticize him more. If you are really disobedient, you should slap him with the soles of your shoes..."

"Yes, leader, just slap him, but be gentle." Mom took the sentence.

"puff--"

Everyone laughed, and Qiao Liang felt a little embarrassed.

After laughing, An Zhe looked at Qiao Liang's parents and said solemnly: "Brother, sister-in-law, I understand what you mean. I should thank you for this glass of wine, thank you for educating such a good child."

After saying that, An Zhe drank first, and his parents drank too.

Qiao Liang was thinking about An Zhe's meaning. On the one hand, he understood his parents' love for his children and hoped that he could take care of him; on the other hand, he thanked his parents, which seemed not only to refer to work, but also to save An Ran himself.

Of course, An Zhe would not say this in front of everyone.

Because it was noon, even though I could not drink too much. After drinking for a while, I started to put dumplings.

After eating the dumplings, everyone sat in the main hall to have tea and chat. My mother called Qiao Liang to the inner room and asked Zhang Mei about her recent situation.

When Qiao Liang heard his mother ask about Zhang Mei, he felt very uncomfortable. He knew that although Zhang Mei divorced her, his mother still cared about her very much.

Qiao Liang told his mother that Zhang Mei was receiving treatment in the mental hospital, and said that Zhang Mei’s parents took good care of themselves and that they went to Hainan for the New Year.

After hearing this, my mother sighed, then wiped the corners of her eyes.

Seeing that his mother was like this, Qiao Liang felt uncomfortable, so he comforted her mother and then came out.

After drinking tea for a while, everyone was leaving, Qiao Liang's parents sent him outside the yard.

Then everyone went to the village committee and got on the bus and went back to the county town.

When he arrived at the county town, An Zhe went directly to the retreat and visited the old revolutionary door to door.

These old revolutionaries, including the old Red Army, the old War of Resistance, and the old Liberation, were all over 60 years old.

An Zhe respected them very respectfully and held their hands to chat with each other, thanked them for their great contributions to national independence and the establishment of the New China, and wished them a happy and long life in their later years.

The visit lasted for an afternoon, and then returned to the guesthouse for dinner.

During the meal, An Zhe, You Chengdong, Zhang Lin, Ye Xinyi, Sheng Peng and Qiao Liang were all having some wine.

After the meal, You Chengdong said: "Secretary An, get upgraded?"

"You are my defeated general, don't accept it?" An Zhe said.

"I don't agree." You Chengdong stumbled on his neck.

Everyone laughed.

"If you don't accept it, then fight." An Zhe said with great enthusiasm.

You Chengdong looked at everyone: "County Magistrate Zhang, you are still with Secretary An, and I will beat you up with Minister Ye."

Ye Xinyi waved her hand quickly: "I can't do it. I will work overtime tonight to arrange the manuscript of the reporter Secretary Nong'an's visit this time, and it will be released tomorrow."

You Chengdong nodded: "Then it's better to be Director Sheng."

Sheng Peng nodded with a smile: "Secretary You, don't blame me if you lose this time."

You Chengdong snorted.

Everyone laughed again.

Then Ye Xinyi went to Anzhe's room first, and Qiao Liang arranged the card table, then came out and went back to his room next door, sat on the sofa and watched TV.

"Bangbang--" Someone will knock on the door soon.

The door was not closed to death, Qiao Liang looked at the door and said, "Please come in--"

Then the door was pushed open and Ye Xinyi stood at the door.

Seeing Ye Xinyi, Qiao Liang smiled and waved: "Xiao Ye, come in."

Although Ye Xinyi was forced to get used to Qiao Liang calling him this privately, she still curled her lips and came in and sat down: "I have something to look for you."

"What should I ask for instructions?" Qiao Liang said with a smile.

Ye Xinyi snorted: "It's not asking for instructions, it's discussion."

"Oh, discuss, okay, then discuss, what's the matter?" Qiao Liang said.

Ye Xinyi said: "I just sorted out the materials for Secretary An's trip and discussed it with several reporters. Everyone agreed that it would be better to have a communication and could fully reflect the real situation of Secretary An's visit."

"Yes, yes, I agree." Qiao Liang nodded.

"Just..." Ye Xinyi frowned, "I'm not sure if I should write it in now."

"What's up?"

"Last night Secretary Chung Cheng got angry while having dinner at the Yangshan County Party Committee Guesthouse."

"Oh, do you think this matter is newsworthy?" Qiao Liang looked at Ye Xinyi.

Ye Xinyi nodded: "Combined with the ongoing rectification of the style of cadres in the city's cadres, the news value of this matter is very high. It can play an important warning role for cadres in the city, especially department-level cadres. However, if written in it, will it embarrass the Yangshan County Party Committee, especially Secretary Cheng..."

When Qiao Liang heard this, he found that this matter was indeed a bit tricky. It would be a pity if he didn't write it in, but if he wrote it in, it would definitely make the Yangshan County Party Committee passive and make Cheng Hui very annoyed.

Ye Xinyi obviously wanted to write it in from the perspective of doing news and rectifying the work style of cadres, but she also had concerns and was afraid that it would cause trouble. After all, Cheng Hui was not an ordinary department-level cadre, but a county party secretary.

Qiao Liang lit a cigarette and sucked it slowly, while weighing the pros and cons, while thinking from An Zhe's standpoint...
Chapter completed!