Seeing that Ma Xiaoyao liked this watch, a smile suddenly appeared on Xiaoyun's face.
Huzi and Gangzi poked their heads out of the car and said to Xiaoyun: "It's so fair, it's so fair. Xiaoyun, why did you only give Brother Xiaoyao a watch? Why don't we have a watch?"
Xiaoyun's face suddenly turned red: "You also want a watch... I will buy it for you later..."
"Buy it later? We want it now!" Huzi pouted.
"Yes, I want it now!" Gangzi also cheered.
Ma Xiaoyao glared at Huzi and Gangzi: "If you want a watch, buy it yourself! Stop blackmailing Xiaoyun!"
Ma Xiaoyao raised his fist and waved it: "I wonder if your skin is itchy?"
Huzi and Gangzi shrank their necks: "We were just joking, brother Xiaoyao, don't be angry... don't be angry..." After saying that, Huzi and Gangzi shrank their heads back into the car, not daring to tease Xiaoyun and Xiaoyao anymore.
The horse is free.
"Xiaoyun, thank you for the watch you gave me. I like it very much." Ma Xiaoyao thanked her.
"As long as you like it...it's getting late, you should go home quickly." Xiaoyun smiled.
Ma Xiaoyao nodded, said hello to Huzi and Gangzi, turned around and walked into the community.
After Ma Xiaoyao was completely out of sight, Xiaoyun turned around and returned to the car.
After Xiaoyun sat down, Huzi immediately drove the van and sped away.
…
When Ma Xiaoyao returned home, Zhang Chunfang and Ma Dahai were making dumplings. Ma Xiaoyao quickly washed his hands and went over to help roll out the dumpling wrappers.
A family of three sat at the table, making dumplings while talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
At this moment, the mobile phone in Ma Xiaoyao's pocket suddenly vibrated.
Ma Xiaoyao patted the flour on his hands, then took out his mobile phone from his pocket, glanced at the screen, and found that it was Liu Siqi calling. Ma Xiaoyao pressed the answer button: "Hello?"
"Brother, have you returned to the city?" Liu Siqi's voice came from the mobile phone.
"Oh, I'm back, I'm at home now." Ma Xiaoyao smiled.
"You're back!" Liu Siqi's tone suddenly became excited: "Are you free tonight? Can I treat you to dinner?"
"Tonight? Tonight is New Year's Eve. I want to accompany my parents for New Year's Eve dinner..." Ma Xiaoyao said awkwardly.
"Look at me, I have forgotten that today is New Year's Eve, let's do it tomorrow, I will treat you to dinner tomorrow!" Liu Siqi said.
"This...I'm going to the leader's house to pay New Year's greetings tomorrow. I'm afraid I won't have time." Ma Xiaoyao said sheepishly.
"Ah? Then when do you have time?" Liu Siqi sounded a little disappointed.
Ma Xiaoyao shook his head: "I don't know. Let's just call you when I have time, okay?" In officialdom, during the Chinese New Year, you must go to pay New Year's greetings to your leaders. If you don't go to pay New Year's greetings to your leaders,
The leader will think that if you don't take him seriously, his impression of you will be greatly reduced. Even if he doesn't put you in the shoes afterwards, he won't reuse or promote you again. Therefore, it is a very important thing to pay New Year's greetings to the leader.
"Okay then, I'll wait for your call." Liu Siqi responded.
"Is there anything else? If there is nothing else, I will die. I am helping my parents make dumplings." Ma Xiaoyao said with a smile.
"It's okay... Big brother, you must call me..." Liu Siqi said worriedly.
Ma Xiaoyao nodded: "Don't worry, I will definitely call you. Okay, let's stop here first." After saying that, Ma Xiaoyao ended the call, put the phone in his pocket, and thought
Continue to roll out the dumpling wrappers.
"Go, wash your hands. You touched your face just after touching your phone. Why don't you pay attention at all?" Zhang Chunfang reached out and patted Ma Xiaoyao.
"Yes, yes, I'm going to wash my hands right now." Ma Xiaoyao hurriedly turned around and went to the bathroom, washed his hands carefully before coming out and continuing to roll out the dumpling wrappers.
"Who called you just now? The voice sounded like it was a girl?" Zhang Chunfang asked casually.
"Oh, Mom, do you still remember that one time, Sister-in-law Wang was a matchmaker for me, and you took me to Dongguan Shopping Mall to buy clothes. At that time, you took a fancy to a suit. You originally wanted to buy it for me, but later you found out that
The price of the suit was very expensive, so I wanted to return the suit. Unexpectedly, the shopping guide refused and insisted on us buying the suit. Finally, he called a group of security guards to deal with us. At this moment, come on
A father and daughter helped us out..." Ma Xiaoyao said.
Zhang Chunfang nodded: "Of course I remember, the one who helped us out seems to be a big boss..."
"Yes, the father's name is Liu Haitao, and he is the owner of Bihai Hotel. The little girl's name is Liu Siqi, and she is Liu Haitao's only daughter." Ma Xiaoyao said, "The one who called me just now was Liu Siqi."
"Oh, it's that little girl. Why is she calling you? Do you contact her often?" Zhang Chunfang asked curiously.
"Liu Siqi wants to treat me to dinner." Ma Xiaoyao placed a rolled-out dumpling wrapper in front of Zhang Chunfang and said, "Liu Siqi and I don't contact each other very often. We only contact each other once in a while."
Zhang Chunfang smiled slightly: "Actually, that little girl Liu Siqi is quite good-looking and has a good family background. It's a pity that she is a bit young, otherwise she would be quite suitable to be your girlfriend."
"Oh, mom, what are you talking about?" Ma Xiaoyao grinned: "Not to mention that she is only a teenager, even if her family background is beyond my reach, she is a real rich lady, where can I
This is what a poor boy like me can achieve."
"Don't talk about yourself in such a bad way." Zhang Chunfang glared at Ma Xiaoyao: "You are also a township head and a cadre at the department level now. You are so young and you will definitely continue to be promoted in the future. So, what will happen to you in the future?
The future is definitely good, and based on your conditions, you will definitely be worthy of that Liu Siqi."
"Okay, mom, stop talking. It's absolutely impossible for me and Liu Siqi. Not only are we different in family background, but we are more than ten years apart in age." After Ma Xiaoyao finished speaking, he lowered his head and concentrated on rolling dumplings.
Pi, stop talking about Liu Siqi with Zhang Chunfang.
Zhang Chunfang sighed: "Xiaoyao, you are no longer young, it's time to find a wife..."
Come on! Here we go again! Ma Xiaoyao's face twitched several times, and he said as calmly as possible: "Mom, my stomach feels a little uncomfortable, so I have to go to the toilet." After saying that, Ma Xiaoyao ran into the toilet in a hurry.
Hide if you can't afford to offend him! Ma Xiaoyao really doesn't want to listen to his mother nagging about finding a wife anymore.
"This kid, why aren't you in a hurry?" Zhang Chunfang sighed.
"Okay, don't worry about it. Xiaoyao is an adult and has his own way of life. Let's just leave it alone." Ma Dahai put a wrapped dumpling on the plate.
"My son has grown up and is disobedient." Zhang Chunfang shook her head helplessly.
night.
The family of three had a sumptuous dinner. After the meal, the family sat on the sofa and watched the gala.
At twelve o'clock in the morning, Zhang Chunfang went to cook dumplings, and then the family sat around and ate dumplings together.
After eating the dumplings, Ma Xiaoyao helped Zhang Chunfang wash out the rice bowl. After cleaning up, the family went to bed.
…
The next day is the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Ma Xiaoyao bought some gifts and started to pay New Year greetings. The first person he wanted to visit was Guli.
Gu Li was very happy about Ma Xiaoyao's arrival. She brought fruits to Ma Xiaoyao and made tea for Ma Xiaoyao. She was extremely enthusiastic.
At this time, Gu Ruolan came down from upstairs and saw Ma Xiaoyao sitting on the sofa. She was suddenly surprised: "Brother Ma, when did you come!"
Ma Xiaoyao stood up from the sofa and said with a smile: "I've just been here for a while, are you going out?" Ma Xiaoyao saw an exquisite handbag hanging on Gu Ruolan's arm, and it looked like he was about to go out.
"Yes, I'm going out to do some errands." Gu Ruolan smiled and said: "Brother Ma, I heard from my sister that you have gone to the grassroots to become the mayor of the township?"
Ma Xiaoyao nodded: "Yes."
"How is it? Are the conditions in the countryside very difficult?" Gu Ruolan asked.
"It's not bad, it can't be compared with the city..." Ma Xiaoyao said.
"Buzz buzz..."
A cell phone vibrated.
Gu Ruolan opened her bag and took out a pink mobile phone. After connecting, she listened to a few words and then hung up: "Brother Ma, I have to leave first. I will chat with you later." After that, Gu Ruolan
He raised his feet and walked towards the door.
"Will you come back for lunch?" Gu Li asked.
"I'm not coming back. You and Brother Ma can eat together." Gu Ruolan walked out of the house without looking back.
"Ma Xiaoyao, come here, sit down, I want to tell you something." Gu Li greeted.
Ma Xiaoyao sat on the sofa and looked at Gu Li doubtfully: "What's the matter?"
Gu Li glanced at Ma Xiaoyao: "After the Spring Festival, Li Ming will be transferred to Dongcheng County as the executive deputy county magistrate."
"What?" Ma Xiaoyao's eyes suddenly widened: "Sister Gu, you said Li Ming is going to be the executive deputy county magistrate of Dongcheng County?"
Gu Li nodded: "Yes."
"What...what's going on? It's so good, how come Li Ming was transferred to Dongcheng County as the executive deputy county magistrate?" Ma Xiaoyao looked ugly.
"Alas..." Gu Li sighed: "I didn't agree with it at first, but Secretary Liu personally recommended Li Ming to be the executive deputy county magistrate of Dongcheng County. I really can't object..." Gu Li was also helpless.
She was very aware of the enmity between Ma Xiaoyao and Li Ming, so she strongly opposed Li Ming's going to Dongcheng County at first. However, in the end, Liu Yun, secretary of the municipal party committee, personally recommended Li Ming. In this way, Gu Li could no longer object.
Ma Xiaoyao's cheeks bulged: "How can Secretary Liu speak for Li Ming?"
Gu Li shook her head: "I don't know the specific reason, but according to my guess, it must be Li Yongchang who went to Secretary Liu to intercede. Secretary Liu helped Li Ming because of his feelings. No matter what, Li Yongchang is
Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary Liu should show some respect both emotionally and rationally."
