The cold tap water stung his skin and it hurt a little. After sobering up for a while, he sat down at the dining table, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating hungrily.
"Don't be in a hurry. It's still early. You should eat slowly. Did I wake up too early to cook and wake you up?"
Du Jing said apologetically.
"no."
Zhang Haidong swallowed his rice and shook his head and said: "Today there is a Christmas children's competition. I promised Wen Hui, the son of Fourth Brother Wen, that I would take him to this event on Christmas. That child has been in a single-parent family for a long time, and Fourth Brother Wen
He is very busy, so he is a little withdrawn and autistic. I just used this activity to enlighten him and see if he can regain his confidence and play with other children. I have to go to their house after dinner.
Then take the kids and go directly to the mall."
"Oh... ok, after all, we should help others for a while. You have really worked hard, husband! When you are done with these two days, if you can't do it, just ask for a leave and rest at home for two days."
Du Jing felt very distressed when she saw Zhang Haidong devouring food and looking tired.
"Hey, it's okay! It's great to be able to earn a little more! This little tiredness is nothing. After a month of shopping on the construction site, isn't it still worth it to your husband and me? Keep your heart in your stomach, I will do a good job for our family.
New Year’s money.”
As he spoke, he picked up the bowl and wolfed down the last piece of rice.
He didn't dare to look directly at Du Jing.
Because there was a twinkle in his eyes.
I couldn't bear to face those warm and caring eyes.
After eating, he packed up and went out in the cold wind.
When he got downstairs, he hesitated and took out his mobile phone again, opened the chat with Du Xiaoyin, edited a message and sent it: "Xiaoyin, are you home yet? I'm a little worried about your safety.
, can you reply with a message?”
After sending it, Zhang Haidong put the phone into his pocket.
Even if this is just a small concern of mine, there should be no problem.
In this way, I comforted myself and found an excuse. Then I tightened my clothes and ran to the station wrapped up.
We have to go to Fourth Brother Wen’s house first.
I had already said hello yesterday, so the child should have woken up early.
Taking the first train, he arrived at the gate of Shanshui Linyu early.
"Who are you looking for?"
The security guard at the door opened a crack in the window and shouted.
The air-conditioning rushing in this morning was a bit unbearable.
Zhang Haidong walked over with his feet chopped off, and then said with a smile: "Brother, it's me! I just came here a few days ago!"
"oh……"
The security guard pointed at Zhang Haidong and said: "So it's you!"
The time interval was not long, and there were few visitors in the villa area, so he recognized him immediately.
"Are you here to see your friend again?"
"Yes, yes. There is a children's activity in our mall today. I promised my child to take him to the competition before. I went to work early, so I will take him there now and bring him back after the competition."
Zhang Haidong stamped his feet and said with a smile.
I don't have any cigarettes with me today, otherwise I would give the security guy one.
"Okay, hurry up and sign and go in. It's been very cold these days and it's very cold outside."
The security guard handed over the notebook and pen through the narrow gap in the window.
Zhang Haidong quickly signed his name and entered the community.
He arrived at the door of Brother Wen's house with ease and gently knocked on the door. Soon, the door opened.
Nanny Sister Wang smiled and said: "I guessed it was you. You came so early, take Wen Hui away quickly. Since you left last time, the child started practicing singing at home, and his grandma even fell asleep while practicing.
No. Until last night, the child didn't sleep all night, and all he shouted was uncle. He was just waiting for today's game."
"Really! So serious? That's a good relationship. Come back with a good ranking today!"
Zhang Haidong smiled and shook off the cold air on his body.
"Wen Hui, come down quickly, your uncle is here."
Sister Wang shouted upstairs.
Just listening to the thumping footsteps, a small figure rushed down from upstairs, and suddenly pounced on Zhang Haidong: "Uncle, you are finally here! I learned a song called Night Chapter 7, by Jay Chou,
I have been practicing for many days in a row, and it must sound good. I went to the competition today, can many children really be friends with me?"
Wen Hui raised her head and asked Zhang Haidong excitedly.
This child is much more cheerful than when we first met him.
Young people should have this energetic look!
Zhang Haidong gently stroked his little head and said: "I heard what your Aunt Wang said, you have been practicing for this song for a long time. With your serious attitude, you are the best, you know? You
Don’t worry, we will definitely come back with a ranking today. Don’t you still like Miaomiao in your class? If she sees it, she will definitely become friends with you first! The other children will also come to play with you!”
Miao Miao was also told by Sister Wang to Zhang Haidong.
Wen Huiteng blushed all of a sudden, and then said softly: "Okay!"
"Okay, then I won't stay any longer, let's go. When we get to the mall, you have something to eat first, and then when it's time for the show, you go on stage and sing well, okay?"
"good!"
"Um."
Zhang Haidong nodded with satisfaction.
"Sister Wang, let's leave first."
"Okay. Oh my, my child really likes you."
"I'm leaving, Aunt Wang! I'll see you when I come back with my ranking."
Wen Hui also waved her hand towards Sister Wang.
"Go quickly, listen to uncle and don't run around. Come back with a good ranking and make your grandma happy!"
Sister Wang also waved to him.
Zhang Haidong then took Wen Hui out with a smile.
I took the bus all the way to the company and bought thirty breakfasts outside before I walked up with Wen Hui carrying breakfast.
The staff and models also came to the lounge one after another, started eating, and then put on makeup.
"Hey, Director Zhang, who is this little one? Is it your child? So good?"
A female model asked in surprise.
"Oh, you know how to deliver food to your sisters at such a young age."
Another female model took the meal and patted her thigh with a teasing smile: "Come on, baby, sit on my sister's lap."
After all, Wen Hui was just starting out. She had never seen such a scene before. She was so frightened that she ran back to Zhang Haidong and hugged his legs tightly.
Silly boy, you are still young...
When you open your legs wider, you will like your sisters’ legs!
Zhang Haidong thought so in his heart, but he couldn't say it with his mouth.
"This is my friend's child. There happens to be a competition program for children today, so let him come and participate in the competition. After the competition is over, I will send him home."
Zhang Haidong explained with a smile.
"Oh, it looks like this. Come on, little baby, come and sit on my sister's lap."
The female models started teasing again, so frightened that Wen Hui hid in Zhang Haidong's arms and did not dare to eat breakfast.
After finishing the meal and cleaning up, Zhang Haidong finally stood up, clapped his hands and said: "Okay, everyone, be quiet for a moment. Let me tell you about our arrangements for today.
Our time schedule today is much tighter than yesterday, so everyone must pay attention.
From the moment the store opens in the morning, the sales models are sales models. Today is the weekend, and with the children's competition activities, the flow of people will be much larger than usual.
The award-winning models don't have to do sales. They directly arrange the competition stage with the staff. After the arrangements are made, we will start the competition on time at ten o'clock in the morning.
And our meal time today is from 11 to 12 noon, and from 5 to 6 in the afternoon. Apart from that, it is also working time, do you understand?"
Zhang Haidong asked.
"able!"
Everyone said in unison.
"Well, good. There was a lot of traffic today, so thank you for your hard work!"
Zhang Haidong bowed deeply and thanked him.
Everyone packed up and entered the mall.
"Uncle, when will our game start?"
Wen Hui asked while lying on Zhang Haidong's lap.
"Don't be in a hurry. We will start the game after everyone arrives. You sit down on the chair first. When the game starts, uncle will call you."
Zhang Haidong gently touched Wen Hui's hair and said.
"good."
Wen Hui sat on the chair obediently.
When I opened WeChat, Du Xiaoyin still had no reply.
Zhang Haidong actually felt an inexplicable sense of loss.
just like……
It's like she doesn't take her seriously...
It was obvious that he rejected her, but...
She must have gone back and fallen asleep long ago.
I have just returned to China, and there must be a lot of things to be busy with.
After finding a few interfaces to explain himself, Zhang Haidong still put the phone away in despair.
At this time, the staff came in: "Director Zhang, the stage for the event has been set up, and the people from the sponsor Zhuangyuanfang cram school have also arrived. Do you want to meet them first? They are below."
"Oh, you're here so early! Okay, I'll go down now."
Zhang Haidong stood up and took Wen Hui downstairs.
"Are you Director Zhang?"
When we arrived at the event venue, we were greeted by a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses.
"That's right. How about it? There's nothing wrong with this station or its creativity. Don't worry, there's a lot of traffic today and you won't lose money."
Zhang Haidong first gave him a reassurance when he came up.
"I know this! Yesterday's event here has become popular all over Jinmen. The entire WeChat Moments and Douyin are all about the Huahe Group's Christmas Eve couple's event. There will definitely be more people today. I originally wanted my subordinates to keep an eye on it.
, but I’m not worried and decided to come in person today.”
The middle-aged man smiled and said.
As he spoke, he took out a cigarette and handed it to Zhang Haidong.
"Ah, I don't smoke."
Zhang Haidong waved his hand.
"You are the boss, so of course it's good to keep an eye on it personally. The performance is all yours. By the way, I have something to ask you."
"Director Zhang, just tell me, I will try my best to do it."
The middle-aged man said flatteringly.
"That child..."
Zhang Haidong glanced at Wen Hui who was not far away, and then said: "That's my friend's child, a little autistic. But he practices the show very seriously. I'm worried that he won't win the award. See if you can..."
"Oh! Got it! Got it!"
The middle-aged man patted Zhang Haidong on the shoulder and said.
"We are a sponsor, so we can take any ranking. Why not just..."
"It doesn't have to be first place. Second or third place is also acceptable. It just helps him regain his confidence."