In the past few days as the Chinese New Year approaches, the New Year flavor on the streets is particularly strong.
Couplets and door gods are posted in front of every house, red lanterns are hung high, and passers-by can be seen walking home carrying large and small bags of New Year's goods.
They all have smiles on their faces, greeting everyone they meet, and they are all friendly.
Just right.
Today is a holiday and the weather is good. The clouds have dissipated, revealing the long-lost sun.
Ding Qiunan and Chen Xueru rarely get together, wearing aprons around their waists, busy in the kitchen.
We have a mysterious guest today.
Cao Weidong has already gone to pick him up.
They need to stay at home and prepare meals.
Chen Xueru opened the lid and took a look.
The water in the pot hasn't boiled yet.
She filled the stove with a piece of briquettes and said casually.
"When do you think I can use gas? I heard that thing is always easy to use."
Ding Qiunan smiled slightly.
"It should be soon."
"When I was treating the workers, I heard them say that the factory is almost ready, and it is estimated that a batch will be produced for public use in March or April."
"I'll say hello to the factory then and leave a gas tank for you."
"The relationship is good." Chen Xueru's eyes lit up and she asked happily.
"Is this gas tank as safe and convenient as the newspaper said?"
Ding Qiunan thought about it and said fairly.
"It's really convenient. Our factory's cafeteria is already equipped with gas tanks. I've seen the masters use them."
"That thing can light a fire when you turn on the switch, and the fire is stable and strong, and there is no smelly smoke. It is really very convenient."
Ding Qiunan was full of praise for this aspect.
But at the same time she also said.
"Of course, both gas and briquettes have certain dangers, but gas is relatively safer."
Chen Xueru's face was full of envy.
This is enough.
Ding Qiunan placed the chopped vegetables in front of Chen Xueru, and asked while helping to mince the garlic.
"By the way, you have been talking about finding a job a while ago, how are you doing now?"
Chen Xueru smiled.
"I have found a job now. I work in a textile factory in the city. My job is to design ready-made clothes."
"Really, congratulations."
"Actually, I have to rely on Cao Weidong's relationship, otherwise it would be difficult to get in. Although I am starting from an apprenticeship, I am already very satisfied."
The two women chatted about one thing or another, and the time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, several delicious dishes were ready.
They cleared the table, set out the food, and started waiting.
But no one came after waiting around.
Ding Qiunan found a plate from the kitchen, then took his backpack and poured out many melon seeds.
Chen Xueru picked up one and knocked it, narrowed her eyes slightly, and said vaguely.
"How did you get these things?"
Ding Qiunan said rather playfully.
"How else could I get it? Of course I found it from Brother Wei Dong's office. This is what he uses to entertain guests. He doesn't usually eat it. I think it's okay to leave it alone. Why don't we make it easier?" p>
The two women moved stools and sat down, eating melon seeds and chatting. They were very comfortable.
After a while, the sound of car horns came from outside the yard.
The two women's eyes lit up, and they walked over and opened the courtyard door.
Cao Weidong's car is parked outside.
He drove the car into the yard, then got out of the driver's seat, opened the door eagerly, and took out the two elderly people in the car.
These two old people are Cao Weidong's adopted father and mother.
Ma Xuewu and his wife.
Ding Qiunan and Chen Xueru quickly came over to help.
They knew that these two were Cao Weidong's elders, and their little mouths were like honey, coaxing the two old people from ear to ear.
The reason why the two elders came to Tongquan City was mainly because they missed Cao Weidong.
Cao Weidong has laid such a large foundation in Tongquan City. This is the first year to catch up with the Chinese New Year. There are many favors that need to be moved around. He simply decided not to go back to Sijiu City this year to celebrate the New Year, and to give early payment to his friends and relatives in Sijiu City.
I called and informed.
Because Ma Xuewu really missed Cao Weidong, he discussed with his wife and planned to come to Tongquan City to visit Cao Weidong and celebrate the New Year with him.
The two elders hit it off immediately, so they asked for leave from the factory that day and took the train to Tongquan City.
That’s why we had this special family dinner.
Ma Xuewu looked at Ding Qiunan, then at Chen Xueru, and asked curiously.
"Weidong, these two lesbians are both excellent. Who is your lover?"
The dinner table suddenly became quiet.
Ding Qiunan and Chen Xueru sat up straight with their ears cocked, intending to listen to what Cao Weidong had to say.
Although they usually have a harmonious relationship.
But when it comes to this matter, even if I don’t say it, I still worry about it in my heart.
Cao Weidong felt a headache.
This is a gift.
You can’t say it even if you beat yourself to death.
The adoptive mother Tian Xiuying was thoughtful and secretly kicked Ma Xuewu and said.
"Weidong, you haven't been back to Sijiu City for a long time. You don't know that a lot of big things have happened in the city."
Cao Weidong glanced at his adoptive mother gratefully and asked cooperatively.
"Oh, what happened?"
Ding Qiunan and Chen Xueru looked at Cao Weidong angrily.
The expression seems to say.
If you don't give us an answer, just wait tonight.
Cao Weidong blinked his eyes, completely pretending not to see.
Tian Xiuying sees everything.
First he nodded, then shook his head.
I thought to myself, I am still young, and I don’t know what the final result will be.
However, I am also a very old person, and I really don’t have the energy to worry about it, but when it is time to mention something, I still have to mention a few words.
So Tian Xiuying said meaningfully.
"The original director of our steel rolling mill, Li, is under investigation. Now a director named Guo has taken over the work of the steel rolling mill."
Cao Weidong asked curiously.
"How come Director Li, a person who is so good at maneuvering, was forced to step down?"
Tian Xiuying sighed deeply and said deliberately.
"It's not because of Factory Director Li's indiscretion. He was having sex with men in the factory. Someone discovered it and then reported him."
"You also know that discipline is very strict at this time, and this is a very serious problem."
Ding Qiunan and Chen Xueru turned pale, lowered their heads, and began to worry about the future outcome of themselves and Cao Weidong.
Only Cao Weidong's expression remained unchanged.
He is different from Li Chang.
On the one hand, Cao Weidong has decided to go to Hong Kong City to develop. The situation there is different from here, so there is no need to worry about these problems at all.
On the other hand, Zhenhua Energy Plant is a company built by itself. The cadres and employees are of the same mind as him, so there is no need to worry about them reporting on him.
Cao Weidong smiled.
"Director Li brought it upon himself. By the way, what about the others? How are they doing now?"
Tian Xiuying said.
"There are no other big changes..."
"By the way, there is really one thing."
Tian Xiuying seemed to have thought of something and said.
"Before, in the same courtyard as you, there was a man named Xu Damao and a man named He Yuzhu. Do you still have any impressions?"
Cao Weidong nodded.
Tian Xiuying said.
"Xu Damao is so arrogant now that he flattered Director Guo and became the director of the factory's logistics department."
"Yes...that's the logistics department you worked in before."
This is something Cao Weidong never thought of.
But after thinking about it, he felt it was reasonable.
Director Li of the Logistics Department is a relative of Factory Director Li.
After Director Guo took office, he had to deal with the logistics department first, both emotionally and rationally.
After removing Director Li, Director Guo also needs someone to fill this position.
At this time, Xu Damao, who is smart, capable and good at flattery, is the most suitable candidate.
Cao Weidong smiled.
"Xu Damao has become the director. I guess He Yuzhu's life will be difficult."
"You mean the chef, he was transferred to the workshop."
Tian Xiuying said lightly.
Cao Weidong didn't know what to say except for saying "f*ck".
Xu Damao is really ruthless.
Shazhu was directly transferred to the workshop to work.
In addition, after talking with Tian Xiuying, Cao Weidong learned that not only He Yuzhu's job had changed, but also several other neighbors in the courtyard who worked in the factory were also affected.
Anyone who had issues with Xu Damao before was suppressed. Only one man escaped Xu Damao's persecution by relying on his status as an eighth-level fitter in a steel rolling mill.
Cao Weidong was a little worried.
"Father, that kid didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"
Ma Xuewu's eyes widened.
"That kid had his thoughts, but after I scolded him, he never dared to cause trouble again... I am a veteran and a veteran of the steel rolling mill. How dare he do something small to me?" p>
Cao Weidong raised his eyebrows.
"So, Xu Damao is tempted?"
Ma Xuewu knew Cao Weidong's temper and advised him.
"It's okay, it's all over. And after I scolded him, that boy Xu Damao became more honest."
"Speaking of it, this is a villain who becomes arrogant when he succeeds, but you see the principle in this world, the more arrogant and proud he is, the faster and harder he will fall. Just wait, someone will naturally take care of him without you taking action.
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Under Ma Xuewu's persuasion, Cao Weidong put the matter aside for the time being, but he had already made up his mind to teach Xu Damao an unforgettable lesson the next time he returned to Sijiu City.
He kept this in mind for a while, and then raised his glass.
"Father, we are happy today, so we won't mention him. I offer you this glass of wine."
"Anyway, when you arrive in Tongquan City, just treat it as your own home, stay there happily, and stay as long as you want. I will accompany you."
Ma Xuewu smiled happily.
"Okay, okay."
.......
After renting a room in the yard next to him and settling in Ma Xuewu and his wife, Cao Weidong put his arms around Ding Qiunan and Chen Xueru and danced all night long.
Amidst the voices of the two women surrendering, Cao Weidong stopped his movements and hugged the two women.
He rested for a while and said to Ding Qiunan.
"Qiu Nan, I'll go to your house tomorrow and I'll have a drink with the old man."
Ding Qiunan said in surprise: "Really?"
Chen Xueru, on the other hand, has some taste for food.
Cao Weidong patted Chen Xueru's shoulder and said with a smile: "You, I really have something to do this time. I originally wanted to go today, but my adoptive father decided to come over at the last minute, so I postponed it for a day."
Ding Qiunan asked curiously: "What do you want from my father?"
Cao Weidong said: "I want to ask him to edit a book."