Gao Bin and Zhou Rong are definitely natural enemies. No one looks down on the other. They both feel that the other has something wrong with them.
"Okay, okay, you two started to fight each other as soon as you met. You haven't fought enough since you were little." Li Suhua stood up and stopped the complaint meeting.
When there are many people in the family, children are the happiest, kissing this one and hugging that one.
Zhou Rong started wiping tears again as she watched. Her daughter was very close to everyone except her and Feng Huacheng.
How can a child be so thoughtful? It’s obvious who is interested in her.
After returning home from Gao Bin, this girl became a pendant on his leg, refusing to leave her even if she was dead.
Xu Bing also liked this girl, and privately said that it would be great if Yueyue was her own daughter.
Gao Bin is very straightforward:
"If you like it, we'll keep it. Anyway, Zhou Rong only cares about herself, so there's no way she can take the child away."
Xu Bing didn't believe it at first. How could a biological mother not want a child?
But now that they have met, she is a little more convinced. Even though Zhou Rong is crying and feeling sorry for her mother and child, when the key issues are discussed, she immediately starts to avoid them.
Xu Bingduo is very smart. He grew up with a group of old foxes, so he has been influenced by his ears and eyes. Zhou Rong can see through Zhou Rong's little thoughts at once.
But this is fine, from now on I can raise Yue Yue as my biological daughter.
At noon, the whole family sat around the table and had a lively reunion dinner. Unfortunately, the head of the family, Zhou Zhigang, did not come back. Li Suhua's wish was always a little short of the mark.
After the meal, the women sat in the living room and watched their children eat sunflower seeds, while the men gathered in the yard to bask in the sun and chat about current affairs.
It's not cold now, and the afternoon sun is just right. It's warm and comfortable on your body.
"Binzi, your house is really nice." Zhou Bingyi lit a cigarette. Although he didn't say it, his envy was palpable.
"Haha, work hard, make more money, and buy a house later. I heard someone say a few days ago that the family next door wants to sell their house and go to the south."
Zhou Bingyi has an idea, but he has no money.
"Forget it, this house is too expensive, I don't dare to hope for it."
But Zhou Bingkun is very ambitious:
"When I save some money, I can buy the property next door and let my mother live there instead."
"Haha, Hua Cheng, how are you and Zhou Rong doing? When will you take the child back?" Zhou Bingyi asked instead.
Feng Huacheng was a little embarrassed. He really wanted to take the child away, but Zhou Rong disagreed because the place was too small and inconvenient.
But there are many families with children in the dormitory, how can they adapt?
But he didn’t say the reason, he just typed it haha:
"I also want to take my child to the capital as soon as possible, but I still have to work hard to see if I can get the leaders to allocate a house as soon as possible."
Zhou Bingkun asked:
"Why haven't you thought about returning to Jichun? You are very famous in the cultural circles of Jichun City. After you come back, you should not have any problems with work and housing, right?"
Feng Huacheng shook his head:
"It's not that simple. Our career and studies are all in the capital. It's not something we can just move."
Zhou Bingyi sighed:
"Take your time. Fortunately, there are people at home to take care of you. You and Zhou Rong can rest assured that the child is at home."
"It's just hard work for our mother, and Bingkun and his wife. By the way, I heard Yueyue say that Gao Bin is the best to her. He buys her food and toys every day. Thank you, Binzi."
Gao Bin waved his hand:
"If you don't say this, you should. I treat Yueyue as my own daughter. I won't be able to bear it if you really want to take her away."
"That's right, Yueyue is the closest to her second uncle now, and she wishes she could sleep in his room at night." Bingkun joked.
When Feng Huacheng heard this, he felt guilty and helpless. His daughter was not even close to him, but was close to an uncle of the opposite sex. It would make people laugh if he told her about it.
Listening to the hearty laughter coming from the yard, Li Suhua said cheerfully:
"Looking at how happy they are, they don't know what to talk about. The conversation is so lively."
"Mom, please eat this pea yellow. I brought it back from the capital. It's delicious." Zhou Rong flattered her with the snack.
"Hey, I'll eat it. Mom loves sweet things."
Li Suhua took a bite, suddenly thought of something, and asked:
"Dongmei, when are you and Bingyi going to have a baby? Now that Yueyue and Nannan are old, you don't have to worry too much. The birth mother can still help you carry the baby. If it's later, your mother's old arms and legs will be too weak.
I can’t exert myself anymore.”
Hao Dongmei was afraid to ask this question because she accidentally fell into a well while jumping in line. It was such a cold winter and she almost didn't lose her life.
Her life was saved, but her fertility was also destroyed, which was a lifelong pain for her.
But she couldn't say anything about this, at least not before discussing it with Zhou Bingyi.
So I can only force a smile:
"Bingyi and I both have heavy studies, so we really don't have any thoughts of having a child for a while, but Juan'er, don't have any thoughts of having another child?"
This is called transfer of contradiction.
When Zheng Juan heard this, she had her own business here? She immediately said shyly:
"It depends on Bingkun, I can do it."
"We, Juan'er, are just too sensible and don't listen to him. If you want to have a baby, you can have a baby. If you don't want to, you can't. Mom will support you."
After seeing that the attempt to divert the conflict failed, the target was shifted to Xu Bing.
"What about you, Xiaobing? When are you and Binzi going to have a baby?"
Xu Bing's face turned red again. After all, she just got married and couldn't talk openly about such topics:
"Gao Bin means that after I graduate, my studies are the most important right now."
Li Suhua sighed:
"Mom, I know you study hard, but women's bodies are not as good as men's, and they only have a few years to give birth. It would be dangerous to miss the opportunity to have another baby."
Xu Bing lowered his head:
"I know, Mom, I will tell Brother Bin."
...
In the courtyard, Gao Bin asked Zhou Bingyi:
"What are your plans after graduation? Will you stay in the capital? Or come back?"
Zhou Bingyi sighed:
"I definitely have to come back. After all, I am the eldest son in the family. It would be shameful to be away from my parents all the time."
"Decided? Didn't you tell your father-in-law?"
"No, that's just the idea. Dongmei definitely wants me to come back. It's not a problem to always be separated in two places."
"Well, I agree. Come back, no matter whether you go to school to teach or join an institution. We will figure out a way then."
Bingyi knew Gao Bin's energy. He was very capable before he got married, and now he is even more amazing. He is the third-in-command's son-in-law.
Of course, if Lao Hao wants to see him, his energy will definitely be no worse than Gao Bin.
"Huacheng, what do you and Zhou Rong think?"
"Zhou Rong wants to continue studying for graduate school after graduation and strive for a job in school. I will join the Writers Association." Feng Huacheng said.
"It's also a way. If it can develop well, we can take the child over early."
A few people chatted for a while, and then Zheng Juan came out and asked them to come in.
Gao Bin held Zhou Bingyi behind:
"Brother, I remember you have a friend who went to a state-owned enterprise in the south?"
"You're talking about Lao Yao, right? Yes, he went to a company, what happened?"
"That's it. I have a buddy who wants to develop in the south. Can you write a letter to Lao Yao and ask him to help take care of him."
This is all a trivial matter. Zhou Bingyi did not stumble and nodded immediately:
"No problem, I'll write it in a moment."
"Okay, thanks brother."
"Why are you talking about this? You take good care of the family so well. I have to thank you."
"Haha, come on, stop talking and go in quickly, my mother is probably talking about it."
...
On the eve of the Spring Festival in 1981, the country entered a new era, and the old Zhou family would also usher in a turning point.
"Xiao Bing, Bing Kun, come out alone."
Gao Bin moved a large cardboard box from the back seat of his bicycle to the ground.
He quickly rubbed his palms and blew hot air into them, which froze him to death.
Hearing the noise, Bingkun ran out with his neck scrunched up:
"What's wrong, bro?"
"Help me move it quickly."
"Hey! Here we come."
Zhou Bingkun ran down to take a look and shouted:
"Hey, did you buy a TV?"
"No, I've wanted to buy it for a long time, but the store has been out of stock. I finally asked a friend to bring one back from the south."
"Oh, it's still 14 inches?"
"Yes, move in quickly."
Xu Bing also ran out, saw the TV and laughed:
"You've been thinking about it for half a year, and you finally got what you wanted."
"Hey~ isn't it the Chinese New Year? It can still be lively with a TV."
"Okay, just buy it, come in and warm yourself up!"
Xu Bing is wearing a black knitted sweater. With her snow-white complexion, bright eyes and white teeth, she is particularly charming.
Gao Bin was even more fascinated by her slim figure. He went up and hugged his wife's waist and said in her ear:
"Don't sleep tonight, it's time to put the baby on the agenda."
Xu Bing will graduate soon. Now you don’t have to study for seven years to study medicine. Clinical experience is still more important. In addition, every hospital is short of talents. Medical students are not worried about not having a job. They are assigned almost the same job before graduation.
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Not to mention that Xu Bing still has an old man in his prime, and her work has been arranged long ago.
"Fuck you, you're going to die, what if mom and the others hear this?"
"When you hear it, you hear it. My mother will definitely support it. She has always wanted to have another grandchild."
"Go, go, go, I won't listen."
Xu Bing turns red all over when he is shy, so Gao Bin likes to tease his wife no matter what, which is so cute.
At this time, the family was already in trouble. Buying a TV these days is no less than buying a Daben in later generations. It will definitely cause a sensation in the whole family.
No, no, if this was a photon film, the neighbors queuing up to watch TV would probably fill their homes.
Bingkun has already unpacked the TV and moved it out, and is adjusting the wires there. The two children are even joining in the fun, yelling and screaming when they can't help.
"Binzi is back? What do you think? You even brought the TV back. How much does it cost?"
"We don't have much money. Our family will have a big reunion this year. I want to get a TV and have fun together."
The happy reunion that Li Suhua has been waiting for for 12 years is finally here, and she can laugh out loud in her dreams these days.
"Okay, good boy, you have a heart."
Bingkun worked hard on the TV, but now there is no program and he can't watch anything, so he has to run to Gao Bin in depression:
"Brother, does your company need soy sauce?"
Gao Bin was drinking water and almost choked. He joined the work force half a year ago. Although he has not graduated yet, he has a carrot and a pit. If he goes to play in the pit, others will take it.
This matter was arranged by Xu Hesong, and Gao Bin directly parachuted into the Municipal Bureau to serve as the captain of the newly formed criminal investigation team, with the rank of deputy division.
Thirty-year-old deputy ministers are rare even in this day and age.
But there is nothing wrong with Gao Bin's resume. His studies, achievements, and qualifications are all adequate. In Lao Xu's words: He has never done anything so easy.
Of course, he is not without opponents, but in the entire Jiangliao Province, who can beat Gao Bin? My father-in-law is the third in command.
When the current top leader retires, Lao Xu will be promoted to the second rank. It is no exaggeration to say that Lao Xu's words are more effective than the imperial edict in Jiangliao Province.
Therefore, Gao Bin, the criminal investigation captain, has nothing wrong with him at all. Are you not convinced? Hold on!
Today's criminal investigation team not only has to deal with criminal cases, but also economic disputes. They have amazing power.
There are four teams under the entire municipal bureau's criminal investigation team, with forty or fifty people, responsible for the entire Jichun criminal case, and they are simply too busy.
I heard that the higher-ups are going to give me a severe beating, and I’m afraid I’ll be too busy to hit him on the back of the head.
It's rare that I have time to get off work early today, so I brought the TV home, otherwise I wouldn't have time at all.
Upon hearing Zhou Bingkun's words, Gao Bin was speechless. They and his criminal investigation team were all losers, so everyone had to have soy sauce?
But he also knew what Zhou Bingkun was thinking, which was just to ask him to buy more soy sauce to support his work.
Gao Bin knew about the poor profitability of the soy sauce factory. This issue was specifically mentioned in a city meeting a while ago.
Not only the soy sauce factory, but also many state-owned enterprises such as lumber factories are having a hard time.
Although the market is open, there is also more competition. Companies that still hold on to old ideas will definitely die, sooner or later.
No matter what you do now, you are still a dying grasshopper and will not be able to jump around for a few days.
"In this case, I will go back to the bureau tomorrow to make a report. I dare not say anything more. It is not a big problem to buy 1,800 bottles."
Zhou Bingkun was about to grin when Gao Bin raised his hand to stop him:
"Don't laugh too quickly. I'll help you this time. What about next time?"
Bingkun said in frustration:
"I know, but our factory has not produced new products for many years and has not made changes. Our sales are also difficult for a skilled woman to make a meal without straw."
He is now the deputy chief of the sales department and has been working part-time. He has not given up on his studies and career. The road is getting wider and wider, but he cannot solve the platform's dilemma.
Gao Bin still needs to find a solution for this matter.
"You think about it, if you can't just jump out and go it alone."
"Ah? What can I do? Besides, my father can't agree to it."
"It's okay, I'll go talk to my dad."
Gao Bin must have had an idea when he said this. Bingkun knew his brother well and wouldn't say anything if it didn't make sense.
"Brother, just tell me. Whatever arrangements you have, I will listen to you."
"Don't you want to make money? Just go to the sea and contract restaurants and public baths. These small businesses are useless to the city. You can't make money and you have to spend money to support the workers. This is an opportunity." Zhou Bingkun is not stupid at all. When Gao Bin mentioned this, he realized the opportunity to make money:
"If I contract it privately, can I modify it according to my ideas?"
"Of course, but in the short term the ownership will definitely still be the state, you don't have to think about it."
"It doesn't matter, as long as they don't reach out randomly and give them some dividends to support them."
"Well, you don't have to worry. If anyone dares to stretch out their hands, tell me and see if I don't chop off their claws."
Zhou Bingkun nodded fiercely:
"Hey! I'll ask the factory to resign when I get back."
"Well, after the New Year, let's put these things together."
"Okay! Now I can have a good year."
Gao Bin smiled and patted him on the shoulder. There was movement on the TV. A model drama was playing. The old lady was fascinated by it. She was so happy and happy to watch it. Even the two children became obedient and squatted in front of the TV with their little horses.
In front of me, I watched with relish.
Without disturbing their interest, Gao Bin walked upstairs to change clothes.
Back in the house, Xu Bing helped him take out the clothes he wore at home and helped him change.
"What did you say to Bingkun just now? Look at how happy he is."
"The efficiency of their soy sauce factory is so poor that it probably won't last long. I asked him to quit his job immediately and prepare to go to sea."
"Ah? Going into the sea? This is a big deal."
"It's not that serious. I'm watching over it, so there won't be any problems. And I also need him to come forward and do something for me."
Gao Bin has his own ideas. In his position, he has more advantages, but he does not dare to reach out casually. Countless pairs of eyes are staring at him. Even if he thinks carefully, it is easy for him to make mistakes.
Instead of causing problems by throwing hands randomly, it is better to do serious business and make money, and make people unable to find fault with emotions and reasons. This is the right way.
"I don't understand. Anyway, think clearly and don't hurt Bingkun."
"That's right. Anyone can harm him, but I can't."
Gao Bin changed his clothes, hugged his wife and kissed her.
"Oh, we're an old couple, and they're still like this." Xu Bing said angrily.
"I don't know who it is. Before getting married, I called you romantic. But I gave you romance and you were embarrassed again." Gao Bin was speechless.
"Huh, who said I don't want it anymore? I want it, as much as I want."
"Okay, I have to find a way to get you whatever you want, right?"
The young couple stuttered for a while, then Xu Bing suddenly said:
"By the way, I'm going to talk to the dean and transfer him to a less tiring department. Your work is getting busier and busier. If I am busy too, the family will be broken up."
Gao Bin was silent for a moment and said emotionally:
"Daughter-in-law, I have wronged you."
"No grievance, I don't have much career ambition, unlike Sister Dongmei, she still wants to develop her career well."
"Then which subject are you going to go to?"
"What do you think? I don't have much choice at the moment."
Gao Bin didn't understand medicine, but he had heard people talk about gold eye surgery and silver surgery, so he said:
"How about ophthalmology? You don't have to work overtime, the operation time is not long, and the patients are not desperate for life."
Xu Bing’s eyes lit up:
"Okay, Comrade Gao, you know it very well."
"Then, how do I become your husband?"
"Screw you, you say you're fat and you still breath, that's fine, I'll talk to the dean later about transferring you to the ophthalmology department."
"Well, if you have time, write a few papers. The development of ophthalmology is no less than that of internal medicine."
"Okay, I'll do whatever you want."
...
On the New Year's Day, Zhou Zhigang arrived first, and Bingkun rode over to pick up the old man. It had been five years since we last parted, and the little old man's hair had turned white.
"Hey, I heard in the letter that you had moved to a new house, and I finally saw it. Yes, this house and this small courtyard are really grand."
As soon as he entered the house, Zhou Zhigang started wandering around the house happily before even putting down his luggage.
Li Suhua said angrily:
"You damn old man, you don't even know how to ask me, just to see how your children are doing, why don't you go and see some house!"