At this time, Sun Wenmin also spoke: "Xiao Zheng, listen to what our Chen Hong said, this money may really have to be given away. Even if he cannot be elected by public this time, it will pave the way for the next promotion."
Xiao Zheng glanced at Chen Hong, Chen Guangming and Sun Wenmin. He also knew that they were all doing it for his own good and hoped that he could be promoted. However, the Xiao Zheng of today is very different from the Xiao Zheng of the past.
With his own opinion, he would not do such a thing.
Xiao Zheng said: "Chen Hong, Uncle Chen, Aunt Sun, this matter is too risky. What kind of person Tan Shuji is, Chen Hong is probably just hearsay. If he is an upright leader, he will see his subordinates
If you come down to give money, maybe it will be handed over to the Discipline Inspection Commission, and you won’t be able to clean yourself up even if you jump into the Yellow River. So far, I’m still number one. I don’t think it’s necessary to take this step.”
Chen Guangming and Sun Wenmin heard that Xiao Zheng's names for them had also changed. Before, Xiao Zheng had called them "Dad" and "Mom", but today he suddenly returned to "Uncle" and "Auntie". They thought
, did they make Xiao Zheng unhappy by asking him to send money? So he changed his title back?
If this is really the case, Xiao Zheng is too ignorant! Aren't they all doing well for him?
Chen Hong didn't care about the change in title, and still disagreed: "Xiao Zheng, it is precisely because you are number one and I see hope in the public election that I gave you such an idea. Don't forget, your competition
Your opponent is Yao Beixiang. His background is in the provincial department. If you don’t give me something, they can still take your position away.”
Xiao Zheng said: "If the person has a strong background, then even if I give some money, it won't have any effect. How can a person with such a deep-rooted relationship be compared with just a few dollars?"
"So, I told you to give it away first and then talk about it. This is an opportunity to get close to Secretary Tan!" Chen Hong said frankly, "Actually, I think the possibility of you winning this time is very, very small. If we do this,
It's purely for planning for the next promotion or transfer. Don't you understand this?"
It turned out that Chen Hong didn't believe in the possibility of Xiao Zheng being elected this time! Xiao Zheng's self-esteem was a little hurt. He just didn't believe in this evil and said: "Chen Hong, thank you for thinking about it for me. But, giving money is something like this.
I won't do it. I will rely on my own ability to pass the exam for deputy county magistrate. If I really can't pass the exam, I will admit it and continue to do my job as mayor. Oh, I forgot to tell you, today
In the evening, I will go back to Lushui Village to see my father and mother. I am full now. Chen Hong, uncle and aunt, I will take my leave now."
With that said, Xiao Zheng stood up from his seat and walked towards the door.
Chen Hong was stunned for a moment. Unexpectedly, Xiao Zheng stood up and left before he finished speaking. Chen Hong shouted: "Xiao Zheng, you are not allowed to leave!"
At home, Chen Hong has always been the eldest daughter. Sometimes his father wants to go out to play cards, and she says, "You are not allowed to leave." Chen Hong can only stay obediently.
But Xiao Zheng didn't listen to her. He put on his shoes at the door, then raised his head and said, "Goodbye." With that, Xiao Zheng walked out of Chen's house and closed the door. The sound of the door closing was neither loud nor quiet.
There was a "click" sound.
At the same time, Chen Hong also slapped her chopsticks on the table with a "pop" sound. She crossed her hands on her chest and tears filled her eyes. Sun Wenmin quickly held her daughter's hand and said, "Chen Hong
, don’t be sad.”
Chen Hong looked at her mother and said, "Mom, look at Xiao Zheng's attitude! When have I ever been wronged like this? Isn't this good for him?" Sun Wenmin also said: "Yes, today Xiao Zheng
Zheng has a bad attitude! Why did you just leave when you had something to say? Chen Hong, if you are unhappy, let’s slow down this marriage! Give him some color too."
Xiao Zheng put down his wine glass and left today, which made Sun Wenmin very dissatisfied. The son-in-law she wanted was one who was obedient and obedient, not one who made his own decisions and could ignore their opinions.
Chen Guangming was also dissatisfied with Xiao Zheng's performance today. He said: "Chen Hong, now that you are not married, Xiao Zheng won't listen to you. Will you be able to bear it after you get married? I agree with you.
Mom said to postpone the marriage and put some pressure on him. Maybe he will be obedient? "
Chen Hong looked at her parents without saying anything. She suddenly picked up the red wine on the table and drank it in one gulp. She said, "I'll call his parents first and ask them to take care of my son!"
That night, after leaving Chen Hong's house, Xiao Zheng did not return to his new house. He was worried that Chen Hong would rush to the new house and he would not know how to face her then. So, he called the driver Xiao Zhong and asked him to
He took himself to Green Water Village.
When we arrived at Lushui Village, it was almost 9:30 pm. Xiao Zheng thought his parents had gone to bed, but he didn't expect Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei were still in the dining room. Hearing the sound of cars outside the door, Xiao Rongrong walked out of the house.
Said: "My son is back?"
Xiao Zheng asked Xiao Zhong to pick him up tomorrow morning, and then walked back to the house with his father. Fei Qingmei was putting a cup of tea on the table: "Xiao Zheng is back? Have some tea first."
Xiao Zheng sat down and asked, "Dad, Mom, why aren't you sleeping yet? You usually go to bed very early." Fei Qingmei said, "Your father and I are waiting for you." Xiao Rongrong also nodded.
nodded.
Xiao Zheng felt something and asked: "Did Chen Hong call you?" Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei glanced at each other. Xiao Zheng thought, it seems that he had guessed it. Xiao Zheng asked: "Chen Hong called you?"
What did you say?"
It was Fei Qingmei who spoke first. She said: "Chen Hong said that you were having dinner at her house today and if you didn't say a word happily, you raised your butt and left?" Xiao Zheng didn't answer and asked: "Did Chen Hong say,
What's the purpose?" Fei Qingmei said: "She said she gave you advice to help you pass the public election. Not only did you not listen, you even left. Is that what happened?"
"That's what happened." Xiao Zheng didn't deny it, and said, "But do you know? What was Chen Hong's idea for me?" Fei Qingmei said, "I didn't say it in detail."
Xiao Zheng said: "She asked me to send money to the Municipal Party Committee Secretary Tan. She said that currently my competitor has connections in the province, and if I don't send this money, I will definitely not be elected in the public election."
Fei Qingmei and Xiao Rongrong were both shocked, especially Fei Qingmei: "Send money? How can such a thing be done?"
Xiao Zheng said: "Not only Chen Hong said this, but her parents also agreed with her. But I didn't want to do it, so I left. If I didn't leave, I would only be even more unhappy."
Xiao Rongrong thought for a while and said: "Xiao Zheng, what they said is actually right. If you don't give it, I'm afraid you really won't be chosen. However, I also think it's right if you don't give it. Give money and climb up.
Once this kind of thing starts, it can't stop like taking drugs. We still have to think clearly about why we are officials. It's not just to climb up, right? When a person is unclean, he is like a dung beetle rolling a ball of dung.
No matter how tall you are, you are still a dung beetle, and it smells very bad."
Although Xiao Rongrong used to be the son-in-law of Huajing and later became a farmer in Lushui Village, he still has his own bottom line and persistence in life, otherwise he would not marry a young girl from Huajing like Fei Qingmei.
I won’t make up my mind to go south to An County for Xiao Zheng, a weak son!
Xiao Zheng listened to what Xiao Rongrong said firmly and plainly, and smiled and gave Xiao Rongrong a thumbs up: "Dad said it clearly!" Being praised by his son, Xiao Rongrong became more excited: "When our son becomes an official, he must do it cleanly.
Yes, it doesn’t matter if you are a little smaller, no one can harm you. If you break the bottom line, anyone can take advantage of you, and you will always be frightened in your heart. It is an endless hell! Qingmei, what I said is true
Doesn’t make sense?”
"I don't know if you are right?" Fei Qingmei deliberately refused to answer and asked: "But Chen Hong said that if Xiao Zheng doesn't go to her house to apologize for his sudden departure, she will postpone the engagement. That is,
He said that the wedding on May 1st will not be held."
Xiao Zheng was startled and asked, "Did Chen Hong really say that?"
Xiao Rongrong also nodded and said: "Yes, I was there when your mother answered the phone. How could a child like Chen Hong use this as a threat? Regarding your May Day wedding, your mother and I both shouted out in the village.
Come on! How about, Xiao Zheng, why don't you go and apologize?" Xiao Rongrong immediately put up the no-war card.
Xiao Zheng didn't think so at all. He originally wanted to talk to Chen Hong about postponing the engagement today, but Chen Hong brought it up first! Of course, Xiao Zheng couldn't tell his parents that he actually wanted to postpone the engagement.
Said: "Dad, I was not wrong, why should I apologize?"
Fei Qingmei advised: "Xiao Zheng, you are still very young. In fact, your father and I have been married for so many years before we understand a truth. There is actually no need to argue about right or wrong between husband and wife. Sometimes there is no right or wrong.
, only understanding and tolerance. If you apologize, Chen Hong forgives you, and her parents forgive you, you can still get married on May 1st. Your dad and I can also get our grandson earlier."
Xiao Zheng said, "Mom, Dad, let me handle this matter myself."
Xiao Rongrong looked at Xiao Zheng and suddenly asked: "Son, you don't have any other women you like, right? To be honest, our Xiao Zheng is the mayor now, and there is really no need to apologize for things that are right.
Yes! If Chen Hong really doesn’t want to get married, I don’t think so. Of the people who have been to our house, Secretary Xiao, Secretary Haiyan, and Mr. An Ruyi, who is worse than Chen Hong?"
Xiao Zheng didn't expect Xiao Rongrong to say that! Is it really "a son is better than his father"?
"Old Xiao, what are you talking about!" Fei Qingmei scolded her husband, "You don't instigate your son like this? Xiao Zheng and Chen Hong have been boyfriend and girlfriend for so many years, and they broke up because of this matter.
?Are you cool?"
Xiao Rongrong stuck out his tongue: "Don't I want to see my son being wronged?"
Xiao Zheng didn't want the two elders to worry, so he said, "Mom and Dad, I will handle this matter myself. Don't worry about it. We have to get up early tomorrow, so I'll go to bed first."
Fei Qingmei didn't want to bother her son, so she prepared water for him to wash his face and feet.
While Xiao Zheng was wiping his face with a towel, Xiao Rongrong found a newspaper and said: "Son, look, there is also a place in the north where strange lightning and thunder appeared. To be honest, it is not the same as what appeared before our Murakami."
It’s really similar.”
Xiao Zheng was surprised after hearing this and took it over to take a look.
It turned out that the newspaper actually published a picture of dragon-shaped lightning that someone took a photo of!