Xiao Rongrong said: "Honey, we can't hold our son back. As a cadre, you should do things for the people. The better you do things for the people, the bigger your official position will be. There is no contradiction."
Xiao Zheng smiled and said: "Dad, your ideological consciousness has improved recently, and you can say such reasonable things!" Xiao Rongrong pretended to have a serious face: "Son, in your eyes, dad is just a bumpkin? Let me tell you.
, if I didn’t have any ideas, how could I have trained you so well?”
Fei Qingmei scoffed: "Xiao Rongrong, just brag!" Xiao Rongrong retorted: "You need to have capital to brag! My son is now a cadre, so I have some capital, right?" Xiao Rongrong, Fei Qingmei
He was very proud of his son in his heart, so Xiao Zheng ignored them and let them bicker. It was a happy thing to go home once in a while and listen to the two elders bickering.
"Rongrong, Qingmei! Xiao Zheng is back today!" A woman's voice sounded from outside the door. Xiao Zheng seemed quite familiar with it. Isn't this the Sister-in-law Zhang who he met in Murakami before?
But Sister-in-law Zhang was not the only person who came in. Along with Sister-in-law Zhang were Sister-in-law Li, Sister-in-law Wang, and a little wife from Murakami.
They were either carrying baskets or plastic bags. Aunt Zhang said first: "I brought some local eggs for Xiao Zheng to eat." Aunt Li and Wang said: "We also gave Xiao Zheng our local chickens.
Zheng took him to the town to eat. It's hard to eat local chicken in the town!" The little daughter-in-law said, "I went to my parents' house two days ago and brought a pound of yellow tea for Xiao Zheng to try. It's better than what's available on the market.
The green tea tastes better and the amino acid content is higher!"
Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei were both stunned, "Sister-in-law Zhang, Sister-in-law Li, Sister-in-law Wang, and the Pan family's wife, what are you doing? If you want to come to visit, just visit. What are you doing with the things?" Zhang
The sister-in-law said: "Yes, yes, Xiao Zheng is a leader in the town, and he is thinking about us! Our husbands are now working in the Hangzhou Metro Transportation Team, and they make more money than in the mines.
Isn’t it right for us to thank Xiao Zheng?”
Sister-in-law Li said: "As long as Xiao Zheng doesn't think our things are tacky." Xiao Zheng looked at them: "How could he think they are tacky? It's just that there are regulations in the town and we can't just take the villagers' things. So, you guys
I accepted the offer, but I really can’t accept the things.” Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei also said, “Yes, we also have eggs at home, and you have children and men at home who all need to eat.
"
When Sister-in-law Zhang saw that the family refused to accept them, she became a little anxious: "Xiao Zheng, do you dislike us old sisters-in-law? We brought some local eggs and local chickens to you, but you didn't even bother to accept them!" The Pan family's daughter-in-law also said
Said: "Xiao Zheng, we really are not here to ask you to do anything, we are just here to thank you for finding a job for the man in our family so that he can make more money. I just want to thank you, there is no other meaning."
Although this little daughter-in-law of the Pan family lives in the countryside, she has white skin and small lips and is quite sweet. When she said this, she seemed to be aggrieved by being misunderstood by Xiao Zheng. Her mouth was slightly pouting, which made her look even more cute.
Xiao Zheng thought that men in rural areas were lucky to have such a little wife.
Sister-in-law Wang also came to provoke her: "Xiao Zheng, have you looked down on the people in our village since you became the leader?" "Yes, yes, that's definitely the case."
Now that the talk has come to this point, Xiao Zheng really has to accept it. Besides, it’s just local dishes and local tea, so accepting it doesn’t violate the principle. They really just wanted to thank Xiao Zheng, and they didn’t ask Xiao Zheng to help with anything.
.Xiao Zheng then said happily: "Okay then, I'll be more respectful than obey. Thank you all for your thoughtfulness."
Sister-in-law Zhang, Sister-in-law Li, Sister-in-law Wang and their younger wife all put smiles on their faces and quickly put down their things. Sister-in-law Zhang said with a smile: "Xiao Zheng comes back rarely. Your parents and sons must have a lot to say, so we won't
Sorry to disturb you, we are going back first." With that, Mrs. Zhang waved to the other women and walked outside together.
Fei Qingmei said politely: "It doesn't matter, you can have a cup of tea before leaving." However, the four sisters-in-law Zhang had already stepped out and went back.
Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei looked at the local chickens, local eggs, tea, etc., and they both smiled. This was the first time that people from the village came to give things to their sons, which made Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei, two ordinary rural people
The couple is somewhat uncomfortable with it.
I often heard in the past that someone in the village had given something to the village party secretary and the village chief’s family. Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei felt a little jealous, thinking that it would be good to be the party secretary and village chief. Unexpectedly, someone also gave it to them today.
I received gifts from my family. To say that I am not happy at all is false, because these things also show that my son is capable.
But Xiao Rongrong remembered the red envelopes and cigarettes from last time, which triggered an investigation by the Discipline Inspection Commission. Xiao Rongrong asked Xiao Zheng: "Son, if we took these things, would anyone report it?" Xiao Zheng shook his head and said: "These are not
It’s nothing, it’s just an ordinary courtesy exchange. By the way, I’ll bring more fruit next time I come back, and then you can bring some to Mrs. Zhang and the others, so it’ll be even easier.”
Xiao Rongrong said: "That's good, so as not to offend others."
That night, Xiao Zheng and the driver stayed at Xiao Zheng's parents' house for dinner. Before returning to the county town, Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei made sure that Xiao Zheng brought local chickens, local eggs and tea. Xiao Zheng said: "I
What are you doing with these! I don’t cook at home.” Fei Qingmei said: “I’m not asking you to cook by yourself. You can go to Chen Hong’s house. People in their county are very rare to have these local vegetables and eggs.”
Xiao Zheng thought about it, and it was true. He hadn't been to Chen Hong's house for a while. It was just a good time to go there today to buy some local specialties. Chen Hong and his parents would probably be happy.
After all, Chen Hong has given her body to him. He and Chen Hong should get married sooner or later, and he should go to their home more often in the future.
Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei stuffed all the things for Xiao Zheng in the trunk of the car.
Xiao Zheng asked Xiao Zhong to take him to Chen Hong's community and left a bag of eggs with Xiao Zhong. Xiao Zhong thanked him repeatedly. Xiao Zheng carried a large pile of things and went up the corridor where Chen Hong's house was.
Just to give Chen Hong and her family a little surprise, Xiao Zheng came over without even calling Chen Hong. When he arrived at the door, Xiao Zheng pressed the doorbell, and the voice of Chen Hong's mother Sun Wenmin rang from inside: "Who is it?"
Xiao Zheng replied: "Auntie, I am Xiao Zheng." Sun Wenmin hurriedly said: "Ah, it's Xiao Zheng! I'll open the door for you right away." After saying that, Sun Wenmin opened the door for Xiao Zheng, with a smile on his face.
Smiling: "Xiao Zheng, why are you here today?"
Xiao Zheng said: "I'll bring you some local eggs and local vegetables." When Sun Wenmin saw that Xiao Zheng was carrying so many large and small bags in his hands, she saw that they were really rare local vegetables, and her voice became louder: "
Why did you bring so many things!" Sun Wenmin said and hurriedly took it from Xiao Zheng's hand, "Come on, come on, come in quickly." When Xiao Zheng entered the room, Sun Wenmin looked outside again and said,
"Isn't Chen Hong with you today?"
Xiao Zheng was surprised: "Chen Hong didn't have dinner at home?" Sun Wenmin said: "No, she said she was going to have a meal with a friend. I thought she was going to eat with you. She just didn't want to tell us."
Xiao Zheng's expression changed slightly, and he thought to himself, she went out to eat without telling herself. I wonder who she went to eat with? Could it be another entertainment at school?
At this time, Chen Guangming, who had finished dinner and was drinking tea in the living room, also stood up and greeted: "Xiao Zheng is here, come sit here and let's drink tea together."
After Xiao Zheng sat down, Sun Wenmin had already put the things in the kitchen and brought out a cup of tea for Xiao Zheng, "You guys chat slowly, I'll call Chen Hong and ask her to come back early."
Xiao Zheng said: "Auntie, you are busy on your own, so I'll make the call." Sun Wenmin said: "That's fine, you can ask her to come back right away. The meal outside will be over as soon as it's over, and it's time to come back.
"
Xiao Zheng picked up the phone and dialed Chen Hong. A few seconds later, the voice "The number you dialed has been turned off, please try again later" came from the phone.
Why was Chen Hong's phone turned off? Was it out of battery? Or was there another reason? A question flashed through Xiao Zheng's mind.
Sun Wenmin asked again: "How is it? Have you got through?" Xiao Zheng said: "The phone is turned off." Sun Wenmin said: "This kid, how can his phone be turned off when he is outside? It must be out of battery. She
Why don’t you bring a charger with you?”
Chen Guangming said: "Chen Hong rarely turns off his phone. It must be out of battery. She might not have noticed it when she put it in her bag. Xiao Zheng, come on, have a cigarette. Let's drink tea and wait. This
She hasn't been out much in the past two days, and she should be back soon today. Let's have a smoke, and maybe she'll be back."
"Okay," Xiao Zheng took out the Chinese cigarette from his pocket. At this time, Chen Guangming had already taken out a soft Chinese cigarette and handed it to Xiao Zheng: "Here, smoke mine first."
Both of them lit their cigarettes, and Chen Guangming chatted with Xiao Zheng, saying that he had also heard that the mining shutdown in Tianhuang Town went very smoothly, and that it was the first town in the county to achieve a complete shutdown.
Is the next step to promote "beautiful rural construction"? Xiao Zheng said, yes, the next step is village planning and industrial planning, and he is looking for ways to raise money. Chen Guangming said that he could have helped Tianhuang Town secure some funds.
, but since the last meeting, he sided with Secretary Xiao, the county chief Fang was also obviously unhappy, and Chen Guangming also had opinions about him, so it might be a bit difficult for the agricultural mouth to provide funds to Tianhuang Town.
.
Xiao Zheng said: "Our mayor has already considered this, and it is understandable. We will find a way on our own." Chen Guangming said: "It doesn't matter if we can't get the county's subsidy funds. We can consider asking the city for help."
Let’s fight for it in the city and the province.”
Xiao Zheng was pleasantly surprised, Chen Guangming was right!
If the head of Fang County doesn't give you money, you can go to the province or city to fight for it. There is a lot of money there! Sure enough, Chen Guangming looked down on himself before, but recently, he is still very powerful. Xiao Zheng said:
"Thank you, Director Chen, for the suggestion. I haven't thought of this idea yet. Yes, why not seek funds from the province and city?"
Chen Guangming said: "That's what I say, but it's not so easy to get money from the province and the city, especially the directors who are in charge of subsidy approval. They don't let the hawk see the rabbit before they see it. You have to go first and get them."
They will only agree to provide subsidies if you are happy to serve you, otherwise they will set up barriers for you everywhere."
As the county director of Agricultural Port, Chen Guangming knows this very well.
Xiao Zheng said: "As long as there is a way, there is a way."
The two smoked several cigarettes, but before Chen Hong came, Xiao Zheng left and said that he would call him back when Chen Hong came home. He was still a little worried about Chen Hong.
After saying goodbye to Chen Hong's parents, Xiao Zheng was a little disappointed not to see Chen Hong.
He took a taxi back. When the car passed a large hotel, Xiao Zheng accidentally looked up at the restaurant, only to find a figure at the window who looked so familiar. It was Chen Hong.
There was a man standing next to her, holding a wine glass, as if he was toasting.