After saying all this in a self-deprecating tone, Hong Yankang felt very lucky to be surrounded by family and family.
Although he was a little embarrassed about the mistake he almost made.
But in the final analysis, after all, the mainland and Hong Kong have been separated for too long. They are two social systems, and some misunderstandings are inevitable.
He is not like those adventurers with corporate backgrounds who come to the mainland to prospect for gold and dare to tie their heads to their waists to seek wealth.
He is just a serious ordinary businessman. How can he not feel trembling in his heart when he is in the capital of the Red Party?
Therefore, this situation is normal and cannot be completely regarded as his fault. In his heart, he can fully explain it.
What he never expected was that his conjecture was not completely over, but only the beginning.
And it’s just because it’s too subjective and self-righteous.
Everything that happened next turned out to be a joke that made him extremely embarrassed and made him blush for a long time when he thought about it.
What's going on?
Daqing, Hong Yankang has just been busy answering Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin, introducing how he came to the mainland and introducing the situation in Hong Kong.
Before he could ask more about the situation here, even the old man's surname was Hong, so he was confused and didn't understand it at all.
Therefore, he had a serious misunderstanding about the situation of his second uncle's family living in this "Guzi'an" in Nancheng.
He also thought that the second wife of the Hong family lived in poverty in the mainland and had been reduced to the point where she was forced to be neighbors with traffickers and lackeys.
Looking at the Hong family's house, there is nothing outstanding about the furnishings at all.
Although it is said that there is a TV, it is covered with a TV cover, so it is not clear at a glance that it is a color TV.
In addition, the Hong family's washing machine and refrigerator were placed in Hong Yanru's room for the convenience of fetching things for cooking and connecting water to water.
Therefore, in Hong Yankang's eyes, Hong Lucheng's family was really miserable, and their economic situation was not good.
So feeling sad, he made up his mind that no matter what, he must first improve the economic conditions of his second uncle's family.
So when he saw that all his relatives who could come back came back, he started giving out red envelopes to everyone.
The filial piety to the elderly couple has already been prepared, a thick stack containing 20,000 Hong Kong dollars.
The amount given to Hong Yan was two thousand. He didn't know the specific situation of the other relatives, but he could only estimate that eight of them had received one thousand yuan.
Fortunately, Hong Yanwen and Hong Yanru were not seen today, so the number was enough.
As a result, the Hong family received a big red envelope, and even the children shared it.
As for the second room of the Hong family, they naturally want to reciprocate the gift.
Although it happened in a hurry, Hong Yanwu didn't have to worry about it, so he took care of it.
I saw someone else going to the west courtyard, and not long after, they came back with a scroll to give to Hong Yankang as a gift.
Hong Yankang was shocked, fearing that it was his second uncle's remaining family wealth, so of course he tried his best to refuse and refused to accept it.
However, Hong Yanwu saw his worries and claimed that this was not an antique, but just a piece of modern calligraphy.
The four characters "huahaohaoyueyueyue" were chosen to suit the occasion. They were given as gifts just to bring good fortune to the family reunion.
In this way, Hong Yankang could only obey his good intentions and accept it.
Ordinarily, for such a gift, you should open it on the spot and take a look.
Unfortunately, Hong Yankang had another problem with his stomach.
"Gululu" made a fierce protest, which immediately stunned everyone.
Although Hong Yankang had eaten, he had been upset recently about the inability to see his relatives, and he couldn't eat anything.
Dinner was just a few casual bites.
Now that the stone in my heart has fallen to the ground, my stomach feels hungry. Is there anyone who doesn't scream?
As a result, reading the words will be delayed.
The Hong family members were so amused that they immediately started preparing food for Hong Yankang.
This naturally became the job of Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan. Who asked them to be the cooks?
Hong Yankang's face turned red and he didn't want to trouble the two brothers, but he was really hungry.
So I can only say that I can just take a bite, and wait until tomorrow when he will set up a banquet outside and treat everyone well.
Not to mention, Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan were indeed professionals, and they had the food ready in a short time.
It's nothing else, just their best "pot tofu", a dish of "sea rice and winter melon", and a big bowl of noodles with soybean paste.
And this was exactly what Hong Yankang wanted.
It should be said that he ate an unknown amount of seafood, mountain delicacies, and dragon liver and wind marrow outside.
In fact, what he wants to eat most is home-cooked meals, out-and-out home-cooked meals in the capital.
So when I saw that he was vegetarian and that he definitely didn't cost his relatives too much, they felt relieved.
When I looked at it again, the minced pork was deep-fried with soybean sauce, and the flower-topped baby cucumbers and soybeans were cooked in front of each other. The crystal-clear Jingdong purple-skinned garlic on the side was exactly what I had dreamed of countless times.
You are really not polite, just use your chopsticks to say hello.
I didn't expect this fragrance.
Under the bright lights, the noodles not only tasted like home, but he also drank two bowls at once.
Those two ordinary popular dishes made him feel fresh and new, and he experienced a new realm of food that he had never experienced before.
It was really a hit, full of praise.
He said that the level of his two brothers was enough to open a real big restaurant in Hong Kong.
Then I heard that the two brothers actually studied under the imperial chef.
He was even more surprised and delighted, and sincerely said that he could really invest if they were willing.
It made everyone burst into laughter.
And Hong Yanwu said, "Brother, let's talk about going to Hong Kong to open a restaurant later. What I'm thinking about now is to learn the craft as soon as possible, and first I can re-open our 'Yanmei House'..."
This time Hong Yankang realized the reality in front of him.
He couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, yes, this is the real business. I fully support this matter. Brother, I am surprised that you are so ambitious. It is not easy for young people to do this..."
In short, Hong Yankang really enjoyed this meal.
It is no longer simply a taste enjoyment, but a heartfelt feeling of stability, security and comfort.
It can be said that he has never felt this kind of relationship with relatives since he left his old house in the capital. It is something that he has always longed for in his heart but is hard to get.
He really felt envious of his second uncle's family, and felt even more relieved to have such relatives.
He sincerely believed that even if he lived in a shabby house and lived a poor life.
As long as relatives can always stay together and take care of each other, that is the greatest happiness.
So when he got excited, he not only beat his chest and spoke lofty words to his brothers.
He said that his eldest brother must provide each of them with a small home with all the household appliances, and told them not to be polite to him.
And when he heard that Hong Lucheng proposed that he move from the "Jianguo Hotel" to his home, he only hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
You should live at home, how can you refute your uncle's face?
Home is home, there is no reason to live outside after returning home. No matter how bad the conditions here are, it is the right thing to do.
What's more, he is not a person who has never suffered hardships. When the Japanese occupied the capital, he was also the owner of grains.
Think about the difference between home and a hotel.
Isn't it a sin that there is no toilet, no bathing, and a hard crib to sleep on? It's hot in the summer, and rats make noise at night?
What's there? Don't be afraid!
The only thing I'm afraid of is causing trouble to my second uncle and second aunt...
But when Hong Yankang was thinking about what to say so as not to cause too much trouble for his family and avoid buying things for him.
The clock in the main room suddenly made a distant sound.
He thought this was a good idea, and the conversation lasted until ten o'clock before he knew it.
He is a polite person.
Yes, after thinking about it, it’s okay to spend a few dollars and make up for it later.
He quickly said it was getting late and he should leave.
I'll come early tomorrow morning to say hello to my second uncle and second aunt.
Hong Lucheng also shook his head helplessly at this time.
"I haven't said a few words, but I didn't expect to be in this situation. Fortunately, you want to stay for a long time, so you are not in a hurry. So, let the third child take you back today, and he will pick you up tomorrow morning.
, let’s all have a good chat when we meet..."
In this way, Hong Yankang said goodbye temporarily and walked out of the east courtyard of Guanyin Yuan surrounded by his uncle's family.
Unexpectedly, when he came out, he saw that Hong Yanwu had already parked his crown and was waiting for him at the foot of the high steps with his headlight on.
This unexpected surprise really surprised him.
He never imagined that his uncle would send him off in such a luxury car.
He knew what the streets of the capital looked like. There were not many cars, just "Lada", "Volga", plus "Red Flag" and "Shanghai".
In his opinion, even the mayor of the Red Party may not be able to build such a good car.
So he was still confused when he got into the car. After waving goodbye and leaving, he asked Hong Yanwu where the car came from.
Hearing that Hong Yanwu said it was Shuiqing's exclusive car, he couldn't help but become more curious.
"What are the origins of my siblings? Seeing that they are well-educated and generous, do they come from a famous family?"
Hong Yanwu was still unhappy.
He said directly, "Brother, I thank you for your compliment. But to be honest, my wife's family is an ordinary people's family. My father-in-law shaved his head, and my mother-in-law is an ordinary housewife. But my wife is really a bird that flew out of a straw nest."
Phoenix. That was because I was admitted to Beijing University... Beijing University? Do you know? The best university in the country is the one that Situ Leifeng managed..."
Hong Yankang seemed to understand but could only nod his head.
"Ah, no wonder. This is what mainland China often calls a valued high-level intellectual, right? Then why do you still live here? She must have a high official position, right?"
Hong Yanwu couldn't help but feel happy again. He really didn't know how to explain it. This cousin was really unfamiliar with the mainland.
"You asked about joining the party. She has joined the party, but her position is just that of a manager of a small company. In fact, in terms of rank, she is just a deputy director. She is a small official and cannot be promoted in the capital."
"Being able to drive such a good car is mainly due to the reform and opening up to develop the economy. Nowadays, economic independence and decentralization of management rights are emphasized. The company she runs has good profits, and she buys it with the money she earns, so she doesn't have to look at the boss's face.
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"If you just talk about the benefits of being an official, it actually doesn't matter if you get to the department or bureau level. There are too many people in our country, and the benefits you enjoy are limited. There are many officials like this in the capital, and they only live in a three-bedroom, four-bedroom apartment.
It’s just a living room.”
"If you really want to live comfortably, you have to be above the ministerial level to live in a house like our old house or a spacious villa. Otherwise, it will be unaffordable and unofficial, that is,
It just sounds nice.”
When the sensitive issue of the old house was mentioned, Hong Yankang couldn't help but feel moved in his heart.
Not to mention, he really wanted to ask who occupied the house in the old house, and wondered if he could find a way to get it back.
Unexpectedly, Hong Yanwu's car drove very fast, and there were not many cars at night.
Just when he opened his mouth to ask, the car had already arrived at the entrance of Jianguomen Hotel.
As soon as the car stopped, he could only swallow his words.
The car door was opened by the hotel doorman, and Hong Yankang was about to get out of the car. He remembered that Hong Yanwu might not have seen a hotel like this before, so he invited him to come up and have a look.
Unexpectedly, Hong Yanwu shook his head and refused directly, and he was quite good at what he said.
"Brother, I'll be here tomorrow. Don't be polite, brothers. I'm not afraid of your jokes. I'm really sleepy and just want to go home and sleep. In this case, just tell me your room number. Tomorrow
When you come, I’ll give you a call at the front desk, and then I’ll go find you…”
So Hong Yankang told him where he lived.
But then I got off the car and thought, since Hong Yanwu is so tired, why bother working on him anymore.
He put his head back again.
"Xiao Wu, if you don't come tomorrow, don't come. I'll call a taxi later and go to Furuli to find you. I'm the one who went there today. I can't be wrong..."
Unexpectedly, when Hong Yanwu heard this, he actually called out in surprise.
"Oh, my brother! You don't think your family will let you live in that mixed-use courtyard, do you? It's hot, has no privacy, and is inconvenient. How can you stand it?"
"Let me tell you, the place I'm going to pick you up tomorrow is actually the small foreign-style building where my second uncle lives. It's the same building where our third uncle used to live. It's been recently renovated and has air conditioning, a bathtub, and a garden.
, and my second brother and his wife will stay with you. The conditions are much better than here."
"Besides, the old house is also there. Since you have come all the way back, why don't you go to our old house first and kowtow to the ancestral tablet?"
"Hey, look what's going on, thank you for making this clear. I almost got screwed. Just listen to me, just stay here and wait until I pick you up. Don't move around..."
Hong Yankang was completely confused now. His heart and mind were churning, and he was really confused.
What? The old house is still there? You want me to live in my third uncle’s small mansion? It has just been renovated and is better than here. My second brother also lives there...
This...what's going on?
Isn’t there a senior official from the Red Party living in the old house?
At this moment, Hong Yanwu waved his hand and drove away, leaving only a dazzling light behind him.
Hong Yankang had no choice but to open his mouth into the night and returned to his room helplessly.
After sitting on the bed and thinking about it for ten minutes, he still couldn't figure it out.
But at this time, he saw the scroll he brought back again.
When I got an idea, I might as well open it and take a look.
And when he saw this, he was dumbfounded.
All I saw was a four-foot banner opened.
Although it only has four large characters of calligraphy that says "花好月月", it is indeed a modern work.
But what is extraordinary is that the font has the interest of pictographic paintings, and the signature and seal are amazing!
What it wrote...it actually said "Send Ping old man to Beijing at the age of eighty-six"!
Qi Baishi!
This is a work of art worth at least 200,000 Hong Kong dollars!
Just this one piece of writing is worth ten times the money and gifts he gave me!
This... this is really what I said... I regret that I was top-heavy and shallow in foundation, and I regret that I am sharp-tongued and thick-skinned today.
There is no need to think of anything really embarrassing. Just thinking about what I said today about buying electrical appliances for my brothers is embarrassing enough.
What Hong Yankang didn't know was that at this moment, the two sisters-in-law of the Hong family were taking out the things he had given him one by one from the eight snack boxes.
Ginseng, deer antlers, bird's nest, borneol, fish maw, scallops, sea cucumbers, southern pearl jewelry, watches, cameras, milk powder, chocolate, nougat...
Xu Manli and Shui Qing couldn't help but feel happy while holding it.
For no other reason than that, they felt that this cousin was like a smuggler, who had to stuff these honest things into the snack box as a disguise.
And many things can be bought in the mainland, which is really unnecessary.
Wang Yunlin sighed after seeing this scene.
"Don't laugh at me. This is all a misunderstanding caused by the isolation of information. I'm afraid people over there think we are starving. Yankang is a kind and kind boy, and his temperament has not changed after so many years. You have seen so many things and just bought them.
It was a lot of trouble. It was hard for him, so I brought the fruit in fear..."
After saying this, Xu Manli and Shui Qing both stopped laughing and nodded sincerely.
"Mom, what you are saying is that elder brother is kind..."
"Mom, these are our relatives. Blood is thicker than water. I miss you no matter what..."