Rongrong was sitting on the stool, and Xiaolan was combing her hair.
"Tuk-"
"Tuk-"
"Tuk-"
The doorbell rang suddenly and continuously.
Rongrong immediately jumped off the stool, and ran out like a gust of wind, regardless of the fact that her hair was only half-combed, cheering: "Auntie is here!"
"Only Miss Tong would ring the doorbell randomly like this..." Xiaolan murmured to herself, holding a comb in her hand.
In the yard, Tong Tong knelt down and said, "Little lazy boy, look at you like this, have you just gotten up?"
Hattori Mina stood aside and said with a smile: "I played all day yesterday and was tired. I couldn't wake up in the morning no matter what."
Rongrong pouted her little mouth and muttered: "Xixi got up too late..."
After entering the house, Xiaolan stood at the stairs and said: "Rongrong, come up and comb your hair."
Rongrong took Tongtong's hand and said, "I want my aunt to comb her hair."
Tongtong picked up Rongrong, kissed her on the face, and said with a smile: "Okay, my aunt will comb your hair...why didn't you see Xinyu?"
The last sentence was said to Hattori Mina.
Hattori Mina said: "Oh, he just went out."
Tong Tong said in surprise: "Going out? Are you not going to Moon Bay?"
"How did you know we were going to Moon Bay?" Hattori Mina felt a little uncomfortable, thinking it was Tong Tong who was told by Jiang Xinyu.
Rongrong glanced at her mother and said, "I told my aunt..."
Hattori Mina was suddenly enlightened, stretched out her hand to scratch her daughter's nose, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that there was an undercover agent in the house."
Tong Tong said: "I know you and your wife are going to the beach to play, so I came here to help you take care of your children."
"Thank you, Miss Tong. However, I won't go to Moon Bay today."
"Why?"
"Xinyu has something to do today."
"What else happens on a public holiday?"
"He went to the Zhejiang Guild Hall and said he was attending a hometown reunion."
"Oh, that's it...Rongrong, where else do you want to go to play today?"
Rongrong thought for a moment and said, "Go to the park."
Tong Tong smiled and said: "I still want to go to the park. I already went there yesterday."
Hattori Mina said from the side: "Miss Tong, Xinyu said that Yanjin is not peaceful now, so you should go out as little as possible."
"What's wrong? I think it's pretty good. Besides, I don't pay attention to ordinary little robbers!" Tong Tong said disapprovingly.
…………
noon.
Zhejiang Guild Hall.
In the spacious courtyard, there are more than a dozen tables, each table can seat eight people, and together with the two tables in the corridor, there are almost a hundred people.
Boss Li of the Zhejiang Guild Hall, who was also one of the initiators of this sorority, was standing on the steps, holding a glass of wine in his hand, and said loudly: "If we don't meet each other in life, we are like participating in business. What will happen today?"
In the evening, let’s share the light of candles. My fellow countrymen, thank you for coming to this party. I would like to express my respect to Mr. Li first, please feel free to do as you please!”
After saying this, Boss Li drank it all in one gulp.
Everyone present applauded warmly and drank from their glasses.
As soon as the courtyard door rang, under the guidance of the young man, a young officer walked in, clasped his fists and said, "I'm sorry, I'm late."
Boss Li stepped forward quickly and said politely: "Major Chen, welcome, please come this way!"
The tables were almost full, and only Jiang Xinyu's table had room, so the officer was naturally placed at this table.
Boss Li introduced them one by one and said: "This is Major Chen Lizhi, Major Chen, and this is Manager Wang of Xingsheng Foreign Company..."
"Hello, Manager Wang."
"Hello."
"This is Teacher Xu from Yanjin Girls' High School."
"Hello, Teacher Xu."
"Major Chen, nice to meet you."
"This is Manager Jiang from United Kerosene Factory."
"We meet everywhere in life, hello, Manager Jiang." Chen Lizhi smiled and stretched out his hand, shaking hands with Jiang Xinyu.
Boss Li said in surprise: "You two know each other?"
Chen Lizhi said: "Oh, Manager Jiang and I met once, but I didn't expect that we are actually from the same hometown."
After sitting down, Chen Lizhi looked at the dishes on the table and said, "Needless to say, the cost of these more than ten tables of food and wine is huge. I wonder who will pay for it?"
Xu Li said from the side: "Oh, I just heard that several sponsors jointly funded it."
In holding this kind of hometown association, the so-called friendship is only one aspect. The more important thing is to make friends with capable fellow villagers and be able to help each other at critical moments. This is the true meaning of the hometown association.
The Zhejiang compatriots present today all have a certain social status. Those big soldiers carrying guns, coolies at the docks, and beggars begging along the streets. Even if they are Zhejiang people, they cannot be invited.
The sponsors are not stupid. They spend money to hold such a sorority. Of course, they do not treat everyone to dinner for nothing. They have already made their plans in their hearts.
Jiang Xinyu smiled and said: "Major Chen is indeed a soldier. He must ask questions clearly before he is willing to use chopsticks."
Chen Lizhi said: "I just asked casually. Actually, seeing Mr. Jiang, I have nothing to worry about."
"Where is Major Chen from?"
"Jiaxing."
"oh……"
"Where is Mr. Jiang from?"
"country."
"Where's Teacher Xu?"
"Quzhou."
"Where is Mr. Wang from..."
Like most hometown gatherings, the people at the table introduced themselves to each other, and the atmosphere quickly became warm.
After three rounds of drinking, Manager Wang picked up the wine jar and said: "Major Chen, today is a good day, happy gongs and drums, such a good daughter's red wine, you should also have a glass."
Chen Lizhi drank tea and said politely: "Sorry, I don't know how to drink. Besides, the garrison headquarters has express regulations that soldiers cannot drink in public."
Manager Wang did not force himself, put down the wine jar, and said: "To be honest, I usually don't drink. Today I saw so many fellow countrymen, and I was so happy that I only drank two glasses..."
An old man stood up and said: "I heard that the battle was won on the front line. I would like to suggest that we give this glass of wine to the soldiers at the front."
Xu Li echoed and said: "Yes, Mr. Chen's proposal is very good. The soldiers at the front are fighting bloody battles. What is it for? Is it not for the prosperity and stability of the rear? I think one cup is not enough. I should drink three cups in a row!"
Manager Wang was so drunk that he drank his wine glass hard and said with a sneer: "It's a civil war between dens, Chinese people fighting Chinese people. What's there to respect..."
Chen Lizhi glanced at him and said calmly: "Manager Wang, you'd better be careful what you say."
With some drunkenness, Manager Wang said unconvinced: "What should I pay attention to? Why, you are not even allowed to tell the truth?"
Several sponsors came over to toast, and happened to hear these words. Boss Li tried to smooth things over and said: "Don't talk about state affairs. We, ordinary people, live at home, have enough food and clothing, and be safe. Come, come, let's all drink together."