Liu Handong smiled: "First of all, I don't have anyone to kill. Even if I do, I can take care of it myself. Why should I use him? Besides, Detective Omi is not a vegetarian. Why can't he find the mastermind if he pays to kill someone? Forget it, I can't.
You don’t need to repay him, just get him something delicious to eat and drink, and then go to bed after eating and drinking."
Since he said that, Zheng Jiayi shrugged and had nothing to say. The two returned to the house. Liu Handong went into the kitchen and tore up half a roast chicken, picked up a few chopsticks of beef, and made some prawn meatballs and the like.
, in short, it was all meat dishes, paired with half a bowl of white rice. After thinking about it, he picked up half a bottle of white wine and put it in his arms, carrying a small bowl and going out. Zheng Jia followed calmly and wanted to go out, but was caught.
Zheng Jiatu called to stop.
"Sister, what are you doing? You are so mysterious." Zheng Jiatu asked with a playful smile.
"Nothing, Liu Handong picked up a stray dog." Zheng Jiayi casually concealed it. As soon as she went out, Wang Yulan shouted in the kitchen: "Where is the half bottle of Huaijiang Daqu I use for cooking?"
After settling Cui Zhenghao, the two returned to the living room. Zheng Jiatu asked with a wicked smile: "Have you fed the stray dog?"
Wang Yulan wondered: "Where did the stray dogs come from in the compound of the Provincial Party Committee's family members? Even the wild cats were killed by city management with drugs."
Old Mrs. Pan was a fool and didn't care. He Jian and Shuiqin were new to the company and didn't understand the situation. Everyone else knew it well. Everyone laughed and said nothing. Wang Yulan got mad: "What are you laughing at? What's going on?"
Zheng Jiatu interrupted: "Auntie, please don't worry about it. Our living room is a bit small, so we should book a hotel outside."
Liu Handong said: "Today is New Year's Eve, and the seats in the hotel were booked a month ago."
Zheng Jiatu smiled, took out his cell phone and dialed a number, said a few words and hung up, saying: "It's been arranged, a private club, I've booked a large private room, enough for twenty people, a car will pick me up soon."
, Toyota Coaster, the car of the Provincial Party Committee Reception Office, everyone pack up and get ready to leave.”
As a junior, he didn't mean what he said, but everyone still turned their attention to Liu Xiaoyong. The old man nodded slightly: "Okay." Then everyone started to pack things and prepare wheelchairs.
But Wang Yulan said: "What should we do if we prepare so many dishes at home, as well as meat fillings and dumpling wrappers?"
Zheng Jiatu joked: "Didn't my sister pick up a stray dog? Let's give it to the dog."
Ten minutes later, a Toyota Coaster stopped downstairs. Zheng Jiatu ran down and opened the car door. He suddenly took two steps back, his face full of surprise.
"Dad, why are you here?"
It was Jeff Zheng who got off the car with two staff members. He was wearing a navy cashmere coat and a gray scarf. He nodded and smiled: "What, dad can't come?"
"Yes, why not, sister, dad is here!" Zheng Jiatu turned around and shouted loudly.
Zheng Jiayi was helping her grandma down when she saw her father appear. She was immediately surprised. Everyone knew that Zheng Jeff was a provincial and ministerial-level leader, so they were a little restrained in front of him. They just smiled and could not say anything. On the contrary, Wang Yulan was very happy.
Be relaxed: "His uncle is here just in time, let's go together."
Zheng Jeff stepped forward to support his old mother, called "Mom" with a smile, and asked everyone: "Where are you planning to go?"
Liu Handong rushed to answer: "Uncle Zheng, we don't have enough room to sit at home. Jiatu has arranged a New Year's Eve dinner and we are about to go there."
Zheng Jiefu said: "Why don't you sit there? It's lively when there are more people. If you don't go, go home and eat."
So everyone returned to the living room again. It was so messed up that there was no room for many people to sit down. He Jian winked at Shui Qin and quietly went out. Liu Handong found out and quickly chased them out and asked them where they were going.
"There are too many people, so we won't cause trouble," He Jian said.
"That's right, it's better to live separately. I feel uncomfortable living with them." My mother also agreed. They are all honest and dutiful ordinary citizens. They are cautious when meeting the factory director, let alone a big cadre at the provincial or ministerial level.
"Where can you go during this Chinese New Year?" Liu Handong was unhappy.
"I'll watch some TV at your house in Huanghua Community. You have to come back in the evening. Let's make dumplings and have a New Year's Eve dinner together." He Jian looked at the time on his phone. "The supermarket may not be closed now, so buy some flour."
There’s enough time for meat fillings and stuff.”
The old couple were very resolute. Liu Handong was in trouble. He was the eldest grandson. He could not leave his grandfather to accompany his mother and stepfather. When he was in trouble, Zheng Jiatu came out and greeted him warmly: "Uncle and aunt, can you come out for some air? My dad wants to talk to you.
Woolen cloth."
Liu Handong took advantage of the situation and pulled He Jian in. Shui Qin had no choice but to go back to the house. He saw Zheng Jeff sitting next to his old mother, chatting and laughing with everyone. When He Jian came in, Shui Qin asked them to sit down and picked up the cigarette on the table.
He said: "Whether you smoke or not, it's all my family, it's up to you."
The big leader was so approachable that He Jian was too embarrassed to leave anymore. He sat on the sofa and chatted with him. Zheng Jeff carefully asked about their work situation, social insurance status, etc., and then said with sincerity: "It is not easy for soldiers to change their jobs, and even more so for laid-off workers."
It is difficult. You two have worked hard for half your life, but you have raised a good son. Xiao Liu is very promising. Everything looks forward. The good times have just begun."
"Well said!" Zheng Jiatu took the lead in applauding, and everyone also applauded. Zheng Jiayi shrugged helplessly. His younger brother always loves to play pranks. He even dares to make daddy's jokes. There are no TV cameras following him, so it makes him confused with the central government.
Isn't it funny that the officials are paying private visits incognito?
The door opened. Ma Guoqing, who was wearing a police uniform, was standing at the door carrying two bottles of wine. He was a little surprised to see the room full of people. Did he go to the wrong door? If he looked carefully, he saw many familiar faces sitting on the sofa.
Isn’t that the former Provincial Party Committee Secretary Zheng Jeff that we often saw on TV?
Ma Guoqing was at a loss and was in a dilemma. He was a grassroots policeman at the police station. He had been working as a deputy section officer for half his life. He had never seen such a high-level leader.
"Dad, come in, why are you standing at the door?" Ma Ling ran over and pulled Ma Guoqing in.
Zheng Jeff asked: "Who is this?"
Liu Handong replied: "This is my father-in-law, a police officer from Huahuo Police Station."
Zheng Jeff said oh, stood up and shook hands with Ma Guoqing: "Comrade Ma, thank you for your hard work. You still stick to your post during the Chinese New Year."
Ma Guoqing was moved to tears. He held Zheng Jiefu's hand tightly and said, "It's not hard work. There are many things in the office. When the new year comes, it's all overtime. Today, New Year's Eve, the leaders and the young people are doing it. Let us
Those who have homes and homes and are about to retire will come back first to celebrate the New Year."
Shuiqin saw more and more people, so she ran to the kitchen to help Wang Yulan cook. When Zheng Jia saw that her father was enjoying himself with the people as much as he was acting, he felt bored and went straight into the study. Zheng Jiatu took Liu Handong to the balcony to smoke.
, asked him about the lawsuit.
"The lawyer I hired for you this time is a professor from the University of Political Science and Law. I guarantee you will win the case. If you can't win, you can come to me."
Liu Handong said: "Thank you. The house in European Garden is not bad. I have left two sets for you. You will have a place to live when you come later."
Zheng Jiatu smiled and patted Liu Handong on the shoulder without saying anything.
The meal is about to begin, and the juniors are all busy serving food. Everyone is sitting around a big round table. There is a hot pot in the center of the table. There are more than a dozen kinds of dishes, and a complete range of white and red wine. Although they are all home-cooked dishes, they are also served in private clubs and large hotels.
It's incomparable to the one inside, but it has a strong homey taste.
However, this meal was not comfortable. The old Buddha Zheng Jeff was sitting in the middle. Everyone felt the pressure. When he moved his chopsticks, everyone moved their chopsticks. When he spoke, everyone put down their chopsticks and listened attentively, except Liu Xiaoyong and Pan.
The exception is the old lady.
After finally finishing the meal, the cups, plates, bowls and chopsticks were removed and replaced by the routine of making dumplings. The Spring Festival Gala started on TV. Jeff Zheng and everyone were making dumplings together, making dumplings here and making dumplings there.
Taking turns eating dumplings, the atmosphere became more and more harmonious.
Jeff Zheng seemed to be in a good mood and took the initiative to mention Liu Handong's lawsuit: "Using legal means to protect one's legitimate rights and interests is the normal channel."
Liu Handong was about to take the opportunity to file a complaint against Wang Shihuang, but Zheng Jeff changed the subject and brought it to other things. He was talking incessantly, and no one dared to interrupt. At this time, the staff came up to whisper a few words, and Zheng Jeff said
: "It's getting late today, so I won't disturb your rest. Let's take a photo together."
With Jeff Zheng as the core, everyone gathered around, standing or squatting, shouting eggplant together, and the camera captured this moment.
Firecrackers were blasting outside, fireworks were flying, and the whole city was like Baghdad in flames of war. Zheng Jeff walked out of the house and repeatedly asked everyone to stay. Coaster had stopped at the door. Everyone watched Zheng Jeff leave, but they were still very excited in their hearts.
"How many years have we not celebrated the New Year with dad?" Zheng Jiayi asked.
Zheng Jiatu counted on his fingers: "It has been at least twenty-five or six years. Not to mention the Spring Festival and the National Day of May 161, he has never been with his family."
After the big leader left, everyone's psychological pressure was gone. They went back to watch TV and play cards until the clock rang at midnight. At this time, the sound of firecrackers outside reached its peak, and even the sound of the TV could no longer be heard.
, Liu Handong also took firecrackers and fireworks and went out to set them off. He first lit a 5,000-ring earth red firecracker, and then set off a bunch of fireworks. Zheng Jiayi looked at the side wearing a woolen hat and gloves, her delicate beauty under the shining fireworks.
There is no iceberg color in her face, but she looks like a cute girl next door.
"You want to set off one?" Liu Handong handed over the fireworks, but Zheng Jiayi shook his head and turned away.
That night, the Zheng siblings went back to the hotel to spend the night respectively. Liu Handong and Ma Ling stayed with the old man, while He Jian Shuiqin and Ma Guoqing returned to Huanghua Community.
Early the next morning, Liu Handong got up and put on a suit and tie. Today was the first day of the Lunar New Year for the Transportation College delegation. As the principal, he was going to host it. He picked up his mobile phone to check the time, but found that there were a few missed calls. It was probably from last night's firecrackers.
It was too loud and I didn't hear it. I called back and found out it was Qi Lin's cell phone.
"Uncle, my dad is being rescued in the hospital, and Lawyer Xie was also seriously injured." Qi Lin's voice was filled with tears.
"What's going on?" Liu Handong's blood rushed to his head.
"We were celebrating Chinese New Year at the construction site in the evening and were eating dumplings. A group of people came in and chopped things up, poured gasoline and set fire..." Qi Lin cried, "Uncle, come quickly."