Entering the courtyard is a straight road paved with vertical blue bricks, with rockeries, flowers, and ancient trees on both sides. However, the courtyard is very quiet, and the sound of tires rolling over the bricks is clearly audible.
Xiao Zheng couldn't help but look around, but didn't find anyone. The car drove until it reached an independent house, and then a man and a woman came out of it. They looked like servants. Both men and women were wearing black hanging pants and
A long-sleeved jacket, the difference is that the man wears navy blue and the woman wears dark red. Both of them have their hair styled, which shows that the Xiao family also has high requirements for the appearance of their servants.
"Secretary Xiao, are you back?" Both the male and female servants greeted Xiao Jingyu as he stepped out of the car, and then nodded to Xiao Zheng: "Hello." Xiao Jingyu introduced: "This is County Magistrate Xiao."
Xiao Zheng was a little strange. She originally thought that Xiao Jingyu's family would call her "Miss", which is what everyone in the big TV family calls her. But she didn't expect that the Xiao family calls her by job title directly. Maybe the TV series are all from the past.
, outdated things that can no longer keep up with the development of the times. The two servants called him again: "County Xiao."
Xiao Jingyu introduced Xiao Zheng again: "This is Xiao Wang, and this is Xiao Qiu." The male is Xiao Wang, and the female is Xiao Qiu. Xiao Zheng also greeted: "Xiao Wang, Xiao Qiu, hello.
The man said, "Secretary Xiao, I'm driving the car to the underground garage." Xiao Jingyu nodded and said, "Okay."
The male servant got into the cab, turned the car skillfully, and drove the car into a hidden entrance on the right side of the house. Xiao Qiu, who was wearing a red jacket and with black hair tied behind his head, said: "Secretary Xiao, Xiao
County Magistrate, please come inside. Uncle Xiao is already waiting for you. Also, your brother, Staff Officer Xiao, and your sister-in-law, Director Zhao, are also here today." Xiao Jingyu's eyes changed slightly, "My brother and sister-in-law are here too?"
Qiu affirmed again: "Yes."
Xiao Zheng originally thought that she would meet Xiao's father alone today, but she didn't expect to see her brother and sister-in-law! Xiao Zheng felt slightly nervous. It would be difficult to satisfy Xiao's father, plus he also had to make
It would probably be even more difficult for her brother and sister-in-law to be satisfied.
Just when Xiao Zheng was slightly anxious, he felt a few slender green onion fingers stuffed into his palm, and then shook hands with Xiao Zheng. In this way, Xiao Jingyu made him feel at ease.
Xiao Zheng immediately realized his nervousness. He thought, in fact, he didn't need to please the rest of the Xiao family at all, as long as Jingyu treated him well. Xiao Jingyu was willing to break up with the family for himself, so what else did he have to worry about?
What? What Xiao Jingyu likes is a free and unrestrained self, a self who is not afraid of anything! So, why should you be so worried?!
Xiao Zheng also tightened Xiao Jingyu's hand, smiled slightly, and felt connected.
"Please come in." Xiao Qiu has already led them into a bright, but not very big room in the mansion. There is a shadow of plum and bamboo outside the wooden lattice window, and there is a solid wood floor inside, with a light fragrance floating around. It is used as a coffee table, surrounded by
There is a circle of solid wood sofas with exquisite embroidered patterns on the cushions. As expected, three people are already sitting on the sofa chatting.
Seeing Xiao Jingyu and Xiao Zheng going in hand in hand, Xiao's father couldn't help but frowned, but he still stood up.
Xiao Zheng saw that Xiao Xingshi was tall and tall. He was still quite strong even at fifty years old. He still retained the temperament of a soldier. He had a high forehead and his hair was definitely much thinner than when he was young, but it was still meticulously combed into a slicked back hair.
Xiao Zheng realized that Xiao Xingshi was definitely not an ordinary leading cadre. He seemed to be a person with strong self-will.
As Xiao Xingshi stood up, Xiao Zhanyu and his wife Zhao Fei also stood up. Xiao Zhanyu inherited his father's strong body, with thicker hair, and his eyes were shrewd when he looked at Xiao Zheng. Xiao Zhanyu's wife Zhao Fei
, her skin is fair, but her appearance is a big difference compared to Xiao Jingyu. But Zhao Fei herself probably doesn’t think so. She didn’t even look at Xiao Zheng seriously, and the smile at the corner of her mouth was almost squeezed out. She didn’t seem to care about Xiao Zheng.
Regarding the matter between Jingyu and Xiao Zheng, the look on his face seemed to be that it had nothing to do with him.
Xiao Jingyu introduced: "Father, brother, sister-in-law, this is Xiao Zheng, my boyfriend, he is the county magistrate of An County, Jingzhou." Xiao Jingyu did not shy away from Xiao Zheng's identity and his relationship with him.
Xiao Zheng took the initiative and stretched out his hand: "Uncle Xiao, Brother Xiao, sister-in-law." Xiao Xingshi saw that Xiao Zheng had a tall figure, an extraordinary temperament, and an attitude that was neither humble nor overbearing.
Xiao Xingshi had never met Xiao Zheng before. Hearing that he was a grassroots leader, he was quite disapproving and didn't want to see him at all. If Xiao Jingyu hadn't forced him not to come back, and Sima Yue had given a
The response plan was that he would not meet Xiao Zheng. Unexpectedly, after the first meeting, Xiao Zheng's first impression on Xiao Xingshi was actually quite good. In terms of appearance, he was even better than Sima Yue, and that
Seeing his calm and unhurried attitude, it is hard to imagine that Xiao Zheng was born from the grass roots!
Xiao Xingshi thought of the plan he had arranged with Sima Yue before. Now was not the time to embarrass Xiao Zheng, so he stretched out his hand, shook Xiao Zheng's hand and said, "Hello, County Magistrate Xiao." Xiao Zheng said hurriedly: "
Uncle Xiao, call me Xiao Zheng." Xiao Xingshi smiled and let go of Xiao Zheng's hand.
At this time, Xiao Jingyu introduced: "Xiao Zheng, my brother's name is Xiao Zhanyu, and he is currently the staff officer of the Huajing Military Region."
Xiao Zheng turned towards Xiao Zhanyu again and stretched out his hand: "Brother Xiao!" Xiao Zhanyu also shook hands with him meaningfully: "Sit down." Xiao Zheng said: "Thank you."
Xiao Jingyu introduced again: "My sister-in-law is from Hua Jingguo..." Before Xiao Jingyu could finish speaking, Zhao Fei interrupted: "There is no need to talk about my work unit." His tone was condescending. Xiao Jingyu was startled, and Zhao Fei was astonished.
She looked down upon Xiao Zheng, and even her employer didn't want Xiao Zheng to know.
If Zhao Fei used this tone to treat herself, she might be able to endure it, but Zhao Fei would not be able to treat Xiao Zheng like this. Xiao Jingyu said: "Zhao Fei is the director of Huajing's defense department!" Xiao Jingyu did not stand in for him at all!
Zhao Fei kept it a secret, and no longer called her sister-in-law, but directly called "Zhao Fei".
Zhao Fei was very unhappy when she saw that Xiao Jingyu didn't buy her fault at all. She glanced at her husband and sat down. Xiao Zhanyu also sat down, grabbed Zhao Fei's hand, and stroked it comfortingly, obviously caring.
Reflecting on his wife's feelings, she said to Xiao Jingyu: "Jingyu, everyone has their own privacy. Your sister-in-law asked you not to disclose it, so you shouldn't say it."
Xiao Jingyu was also unhappy when she heard that Xiao Zhanyu was blaming herself for his wife. However, as long as Xiao Zhanyu was not targeting Xiao Zheng, she didn't care. She pretended not to hear it and turned to her father Xiao Xingshi and said: "Father
, I came home today mainly to tell you and grandma that Xiao Zheng and I have confirmed our relationship, and we plan to get married soon."
Xiao Zhanyu saw that his father Xiao Xingshi's face was obviously not good-looking, so he said: "Jingyu, before deciding on marriage, you should first seek your father's opinion." Brother and sister Xiao Zhanyu and Xiao Jingyu, in
When calling Xiao Xingshi, one calls him "Dad", while the other only calls him "Father", which shows the close relationship between them.
Xiao Jingyu said: "Xiao Zhanyu, this is the difference between you and me. Whatever you do, you will seek your father's opinion and follow the path set by your father. But you are you and I am me. We are different. I will follow the path set by my father."
To do it my own way and live the life I want."
Seeing Xiao Jingyu targeting her husband, Zhao Fei spoke again: "It's right to follow your own path, but if you only care about yourself and lower the level of the entire family, that would be irresponsible. Jingyu, your brother is
It's for your own good, and also for the Xiao family. If you fall in love with someone of a lower level, no one will care much about it, just for fun. However, when it comes to marriage, it's different. The level of your marriage partner
Low, not only will the Xiao family lose face, but our Zhao family will also lose face."
Zhao Fei did not mention Xiao Zheng's name in her words, but every word said that Xiao Zheng was of low level and that the Xiao Zheng family was not worthy of the Xiao family. Indeed, the Xiao Zheng family was just an ordinary farmer in Xiushui Village, but Xiao Jingyu
Approval and liking are enough!
Moreover, Xiao Zheng himself also realized that his family was inferior to the Xiao family, so he told her that he was born in Huajing; Xiao Rongrong also told her that the Xiao family of Huajing was behind his family. These are most likely fabricated.
. But it also fully shows that the Xiao family cares about the Xiao family's feelings.
However, now her sister-in-law Zhao Fei looked down on Xiao Zheng in front of her. This was something Xiao Jingyu couldn't bear, so she said to her sister-in-law: "Zhao Fei, if you feel embarrassed, you can divorce my brother. Isn't that right?
Have you saved your face?"
Xiao Jingyu's words shocked both Xiao Xingshi and Xiao Zhanyu. Xiao Xingshi immediately shouted: "Jingyu, don't talk nonsense! Your brother and your sister-in-law have such a good relationship! How could they get divorced?!" Xiao Jingyu didn't
Give up the attack: "It looks very good. One is the staff officer, the other is the director; one is from the Xiao family in Hangzhou, and the other is from the Zhao family in Huajing. However, whether the relationship between the two of them is good or not, and whether they are happy or not, only
'Like a person drinking water, he knows whether it is warm or cold'!"
Xiao Zhanyu was also anxious and said to Xiao Jingyu: "Jingyu, can you stop saying a word?" Seeing that the target of the attack had been turned away from Xiao Zheng, Xiao Jingyu felt much relieved and said: "Okay, I won't say more.
Father, I have already reported to you. Where is grandma? Xiao Zheng and I are going to see her and tell her. My mission for today is completed!"
Xiao Jingyu is still very tough and will not give in at all when it comes to her relationship and marriage issues. She wants to hold happiness firmly in her own hands.
At this time, Xiao Zheng's cell phone vibrated. When he saw it, it was Tang Fan, the deputy director of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee. Why was he calling him at this time? Xiao Zheng didn't want to leave Xiao Jingyu at the moment, so he just sat there.
After answering the phone, he asked in a low voice: "Director Tang, hello." Tang Fan said: "County Chief Xiao, I would like to trouble you to come to the ministry again."
This is the weekend, Xiao Zheng asked: "Is there anything important?" Tang Fan said anxiously: "It is indeed important, and you need to come over immediately. The leader will tell you the specific situation in person."