Xiao Zheng called the driver: "Xiao Zhong, come pick me up."
Xiao Zhong said on the other end of the phone: "Mayor Xiao, I am already at the entrance of the village. If it hadn't been for the heavy snow today and I drove slowly, I would have arrived by now."
Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "Oh, you're very early. Don't be in a hurry. I haven't washed up yet. Have breakfast. You take your time."
Xiao Zheng simply washed up, put on his suit, and came downstairs. As soon as Fei Qingmei saw Xiao Zheng coming down, she said anxiously: "Son, why are you wearing so little, are you cold?"
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Xiao Zheng thought to himself, there is a kind of coldness that your mother thinks you are cold, and she is right. No matter how old you are, your mother will ask you to wear more clothes in winter.
Xiao Zheng said: "Mom, I'm not cold." Fei Qingmei said: "You didn't bring a down jacket yesterday?" Xiao Zheng smiled and said: "Why bring a down jacket? We usually sit in the office and have air conditioning.
You can also take a car on the road and it also has air conditioning.”
Fei Qingmei thought about it and said, "But when you go out and go to the village, you still have to wear something. Otherwise, you can easily catch a cold when it's cold or hot, you know?"
Xiao Zheng looked at his mother who was serving him porridge by the stove. The skin on her face was quite white, there were not many wrinkles, and her figure had not grown in height. Overall, she was still a decent rural woman. Xiao Zheng
Zheng couldn't help but think of the stories his parents told him. My mother was once a resident of the alleys of Beijing, a girl who grew up under the roots of the imperial city.
However, now that she and her father are alone in this small village, would she also want to go back to Huajing? Xiao Zheng said to Fei Qingmei: "Mom, when I have time in the New Year, I will take you
Are you going to Huajing with you and your father?"
Xiao Zheng only went to Huajing once when he was in college. After he started working, things never went well. He lived in Tianhuang Town, An County, and didn't go out much for a long time. Until he met Xiao Jingyu.
, coupled with the promotion of "beautiful rural construction", Xiao Zheng had more opportunities to visit Jingzhou City, Hangzhou City, and Zhonghai City.
The outside world is indeed very different and has its own unique splendor. Therefore, Xiao Zheng also wants to take his parents who raised him back to Huajing to visit.
Fei Qingmei smiled and said: "No need. You are so busy now. In Huajing, your father and I have no property, so there is no point in going there. Or when will you become a cadre in Huajing?"
, let’s go again once we can be assigned a house.” Fei Qingmei placed the breakfast in front of Xiao Zheng with a smile on her face, and she was completely joking about the second half of her sentence.
In her heart, she never thought that she could return to Huajing. She was just joking with Xiao Zheng. If she wanted to be a cadre in Huajing and get a house, how could it be so easy? Most people,
Even if he were given two lifetimes to live, he wouldn't be able to do it!
Fei Qingmei's original intention was actually that she didn't want her son to worry about them, let alone take them to travel. As long as her son could take care of his own work and live a good life, that would be fine.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Zheng took over: "Mom, you are right, it is not interesting to just travel now. In the future, when I go to Huajing to work, I will buy a house in Huajing, take my mother and
Dad returned to Huajing to live again."
Fei Qingmei was stunned and said hurriedly: "Xiao Zheng, I'm joking with you, don't take me seriously. Your dad and I are very happy and satisfied living in Lushui Village now. Other things,
The outside world has nothing to do with us. You know that, right?"
There is no doubt that Fei Qingmei does not want to put extra pressure on Xiao Zheng.
Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "Mom, I understand. I will do what I can."
"Mayor Xiao, Aunt Fei, happy New Year!" Xiao Zhong, the driver, was holding two bottles of liquor and a roast duck ran in from the outside. He hurriedly handed the things to Fei Qingmei, "This duck can be eaten at noon.
Liquor honors Uncle Xiao."
"Oh, Xiao Zhong, why are you buying things!" Fei Qingmei shouted, "It should be your mayor who sends you things. How can you be so embarrassed to ask us to bring things in?"
Xiao Zhong smiled and said: "Aunt Fei, as long as you don't mind me being humble, just accept it. Mayor Xiao, you gave us a year-end bonus increase this year, so it's nothing." Fei Qingmei said to Xiao Zheng
Looking over, Xiao Zheng said with a smile: "Mom, since it is Xiao Zhong's heart, just accept it."
It would be unkind to reject Xiao Zhong's wishes at this time. This is not against the rules.
Fei Qingmei asked: "Xiao Zhong, how many children do you have at home?" Xiao Zhong smiled and replied: "The two children are a pair of sisters. The older one is eleven years old and the younger one is five years old." Fei Qingmei asked.
The girl said: "That's just right, just wait." Fei Qingmei ran inside and took out two small red envelopes and two boxes of chocolates: "This is the lucky money for your two daughters. There is nothing else.
Good stuff, just two boxes of chocolates."
"Hey, Aunt Fei, I don't dare accept this." Xiao Zhong was very embarrassed.
Xiao Zheng also smiled and said: "Xiao Zhong, you have to accept this. If courtesy is exchanged, we will be our own family from now on." Hearing that Mayor Xiao called himself "his family", Xiao Zhong was very happy.
There will be many opportunities to serve Mayor Xiao in the future, so he said: "Thank you Aunt Fei! Thank you, Mayor Xiao!"
Fei Qingmei brewed a cup of green tea with dried bamboo shoots and green beans for Xiao Zhong. This is a local specialty tea used to entertain guests. The taste is also light and a little salty, and it is just right for hot and cold. Xiao Zheng threw out another cigarette.
To Xiao Zhong: "You smoke a cigarette, drink a cup of tea, and after I finish breakfast, we'll set off."
Xiao Zhong held the steaming tea and stood at the door, smoking and looking at the snow scene: "The snow is really heavy. But this time, the air is more refreshing!"
Fei Qingmei said: "It will definitely snow tomorrow. You can bring your wife and daughter to our place to have a snowball fight. Many children in the village who are outside will come back during the Chinese New Year. It will be fun then." Xiao Zhong said with a smile:
"Okay, I'll go ask my wife and children."
Xiao Zheng let them chat there. He finished the steamed dumplings, taro, fried eggs and a cup of green tea that his mother had prepared for him. He wiped his mouth with a tissue and stood up: "Xiao Zhong, let's go."
"Okay." Xiao Zhong hurriedly took the last puff of cigarette, put the teacup back on the table, and said, "Aunt Fei, I'll follow Mayor Xiao to set off first." Fei Qingmei said, "Okay, you guys slow down a little.
"You're not coming back for dinner today, are you?" Xiao Zheng said, "You're not coming back for dinner." Fei Qingmei said, "Then let's go to Asi Shuji's house in town to eat!"
Xiao Zheng was stunned: "Secretary, Fourth Secretary? Did he ask you to go to dinner?" Fei Qingmei said: "Yes, I made an appointment with your father a few days ago, saying that if you go to Chen Hong's house for New Year's Eve dinner, we will
Go to Ah Si Shu Ji's house to eat, he will ask the car to pick you up."
Xiao Zheng couldn't help but feel grateful to Xin Asi. Although he accompanied his father last night, he couldn't have the New Year's Eve dinner at home today. Xiao Zheng still felt a little guilty for his parents. Unexpectedly, Xin Asi had already thought of this for him.
! Let your parents go and have a lively New Year together.
Xiao Zheng knew that Xin Asi was going to have trouble, and as long as his parents were gone, he would definitely be happy. Xiao Zheng said: "That's good, you guys go to Asi's house. I can rest assured, but don't let dad get caught by Asi."
Si is drunk." Fei Qingmei smiled and said, "I will watch your dad."
After walking out of the house, Xiao Zheng couldn't help but feel excited as the snowy wind filled his clothes hit his bones.
Just now I was telling my mother that I wasn't afraid of the cold in the house, but I didn't expect that the temperature outside had dropped to this level. This suit seemed to be as useless as a shirt.
Fortunately, the car was already air-conditioned, so Xiao Zheng wasn't cold anymore after getting inside.
Xiao Zheng said to Xiao Zhong: "Let's go to Hangzhou to have a 'New Year's lunch'." Xiao Zhong was surprised: "Going to Hangzhou?" Xiao Zheng said: "Go to have lunch with Secretary Xiao."
Xiao Zhong was even more surprised. Mayor Xiao actually had lunch with Secretary Xiao in Hangzhou on New Year's Eve. How far has his relationship with Secretary Xiao reached? This means that Xiao Zheng is likely to have a relationship with Secretary Xiao in the near future.
He will also be promoted! As a driver, Xiao Zhong is naturally happy for his leader. "Okay, Mayor Xiao. Where should we go in Hangzhou?"
Xiao Zheng said: "'Broken Bridge Hotpot' on Beishan Road." Xiao Zhong: "I understand."
The car finished the village road, got on the national highway, and rushed towards the West Lake in Hangzhou.
In the car, Xiao Zheng did not forget to call Xin Asi and thank Xin Asi for treating his parents to a New Year's Eve dinner. Xin Asi said: "Mayor Xiao, what are you thanking me for? I'm not here to take pictures of you.
Mayor Xiao's flattery only invited Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei to dinner. I usually run around the village, and when it's meal time, I go to your house to have dinner. There are so many times that I'm really embarrassed. So, during the Chinese New Year, I'm going to invite Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei to dinner.
They also have a meal, lest they don’t let me eat next year! Hahaha.”
Xiao Zheng said: "No matter what your purpose is, I still want to thank you. After the New Year, I will find an opportunity to treat you to a drink." Xin Asi also said cheerfully: "Then I will keep it in my heart and wait for it.
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Xiao Zhong is a retired soldier and drives steadily and quickly. He has arrived at the "Broken Bridge Hotpot" at 11:15.
While on the road, Li Haiyan had already sent the box they reserved to Xiao Zheng.
Under the guidance of the waiter, Xiao Zheng walked into the private room. It was a small private room with a hot pot round table in the middle and a small pot next to it. The most amazing thing about it was the scenery. It was really like "opening a pavilion, breaking a bridge, and talking about the lake and mountains over wine."
A good place. They arrived a little early, and Xiao Jingyu and Li Haiyan hadn't arrived yet.
The waiter served the authentic Longjing dish, and Xiao Zheng sat on the clinical mahogany sofa and waited.
After a while, I suddenly saw two women walking along the sidewalk by the lake, wearing white and blue down jackets and high-heeled boots.
Xiao Zheng recognized them at a glance as Xiao Jingyu and Li Haiyan, but their outfits today were very different from the formal attire they wore in the agency. They were very casual, but there was a lingering sense of joy and New Year.
Seeing that they were still carrying bags in their hands, they looked like they had just returned from shopping. One of the bags was quite large and it was difficult for Li Haiyan to carry it, so Xiao Zheng rushed outside and helped them pick it up.
Xiao Jingyu's face turned red and she asked with a smile: "You arrived so early?" Obviously, Xiao Zheng came to eat hot pot with them today, which made Xiao Jingyu feel quite happy.
Xiao Zheng said: "Yes, I came here early in the morning."
When they arrived at the house, Li Haiyan handed both bags to Xiao Zheng and said, "This is for you." Xiao Zheng was stunned: "For me?"
Li Haiyan smiled and said: "This down jacket was bought for you by Mr. Xiao. I can't afford such expensive things, so I bought you a pair of leather shoes. You can try them on. If there are any that don't fit, you can change them today."
, the shopping mall is not far away.”
Xiao Zheng looked at Xiao Jingyu and Li Haiyan, feeling warm in his heart. What would the county officials think if they knew that the county party secretary and her secretary bought themselves down jackets and leather shoes?