Haidu is an international metropolis, but when the Spring Festival, the most important traditional festival of the Han and Tang Dynasties, is approaching, the streets and alleys are still painted with a retro color. Spring couplets and window grilles are everywhere, and the green plants on both sides of the road are also decorated.
Festive in bright red.
Xiao Kaitian's temporary residence in Fu'an Community was also extremely lively on New Year's Eve. In addition to the old residents Zhao Qixi and Bai Kou, visitors also included Jiang Churan and Yang Mengqi. Gu Zixi also rarely found time to come from Shangjing.
Looking at Gu Zixi, she seemed to be getting thinner. Xiao Kaitian almost doubted how long she could survive if she continued like this. However, this time it was Zhao Qixi who invited her, so the Gu family didn't say anything, and they accompanied her all the time.
Jiang Yun didn't come either.
Asked the reason, Gu Zixi smiled and explained: "Xiao Qi and I are good friends, and my family heard about it, so they asked me to come over. But I can't stay too long. Brother Kaitian and Sister Bai are back.
I will go back after the New Year."
"My mother has been paralyzed in bed for many years and needs my care, so I have to stay at home." Gu Zixi lowered his head as he spoke.
There is such a thing here, which was not mentioned in the original investigation report. Xiao Kaitian couldn't help but feel a bit ironic when he thought about it. In order to save his eldest daughter, he gave birth to Gu Zixi, but in the end he became paralyzed, but the one who took care of him was not at home.
The respected Gu Zixi.
I don't know if the Gu family knew about Gu Zixi's abuse. Xiao Kaitian wanted to ask privately several times, but he held back. He was worried that he might scare someone off, and now he couldn't protect himself if he said something unpleasant.
It may not be a good thing to drag Gu Zixi into the water at this time.
Looking at Gu Zixi, who was pushing a wheelchair with Zhao Qixi sitting on it, strolling in the yard with a smile, and Xiao Kaitian, who was standing on the second floor, I just hoped that these days would make her happier and fatter.
Uncle Zhong was preparing the New Year's Eve dinner downstairs. Among the beauties, the only "virtuous" one was the extremely charming Yang Mengqi. She threw away her windbreaker, rolled up her sleeves, and participated in the preparation of the New Year's Eve dinner.
As for the other talented people from all walks of life, those who drink tea, those who read books, those who take walks, those who know nothing about food and grains, and those who do not touch the beauty of spring water, have no awareness of the skills that women should have, and they are all immersed in it.
In your own world.
Soon, Yang Mengqi, the only "cooking expert" who could make instant noodles and fry eggs, was kicked out of the kitchen by Uncle Zhong, and the kitchen door was closed tightly.
Xiao Kaitian doesn't know how to cook. He has never had this concept in his life, and he doesn't even have the concept of celebrating the New Year. In his eyes, staying at home during vacation, not working or doing something, is a complete waste.
Of course, this is what he requires of himself. He still understands the principle of doing as the Romans do, so all employees in Qingtang Tianxia will be given one month of paid leave in addition to normal shifts.
According to his point of view, the company would not be short of this salary, and all of them were approved with a stroke of a pen. Those who were willing to stay would have their wages tripled.
Under heavy rewards, there must be brave men. This is what he used to do when he led a battle legion. Now it is used in business management in this low-dimensional world. It is very consistent with the new management philosophy. The employees in the world are very loyal.
For example, Guo Lei, who has a house and a car, happily brought her parents from the countryside to Haidu to celebrate the New Year, fully experiencing the addiction of being a "rich big city citizen".
Even Lin Xiang, who graduated from junior high school and used to push carts and move bricks at construction sites, now drives a Mercedes-Benz S600. This is only the treatment of a district general manager.
Of course there are exceptions. Chen Jingming is a very "frugal" person. After hearing about the "extravagance and waste" of the head office, he reportedly smoked several cigarettes dully and privately complained that Xiao Kaitian might as well increase some funds for post-production.
According to reports, considering the traveling expenses during the Chinese New Year, he stayed alone in a local rented residence for filming during the Chinese New Year. This is really a good example for the company to save money.
Xiao Kaitian doesn't care about this kind of thing. Anyway, the things are in place and it will be done according to the budget. Besides, employees, in his eyes, what's the point of deducting the soldiers' food and salary no matter how much they deduct.
Build it, build it hard for me, but once the company needs you, then go all out.
Even a genius like Zhao Qixi admires this, especially when facing Bai Kou who came back from Ceylon and praised Xiao Kaitian very much, she couldn't help but declare her sovereignty: "My husband..."
Strictly speaking, there is no normal person here.
After Xiao Kaitian completed the latest program framework, seeing that it was getting close to night, he put on his suit, walked downstairs, and greeted everyone.
Bai Kou was on the phone, looking a little ugly. The two of them looked at each other, and Bai Kou nodded, walked into the room and closed the door.
Xiao Kaitian casually sat down on the sofa opposite Jiang Churan. Jiang Churan closed the book in his hand and said: "I attended the shareholders' meeting of the Xiao Group a few years ago. Xiao Zhenglu's prestige has declined. Many shareholders talked privately with him.
I contact."
"But most people are still in a wait-and-see state. You have to know in your mind that next year will be a critical year."
"Well, I'm more worried about your safety than these." Xiao Kaitian is not interested. He just thinks that this should be taken back and given to Jiang Churan, so he is willing to participate, otherwise he will not even look at it.
I have no intention of staying in this world for a long time.
"Don't talk about this during the Chinese New Year," Jiang Churan smiled: "Looking at your current life, you are surrounded by beautiful people and very nourishing."
It was difficult to answer this question, so Xiao Kaitian could only say: "I wonder what Uncle Zhong will do tonight."
"Uncle Zhong's craftsmanship is still very good. He is old, but the cook is unambiguous. I feel relieved with him here. Also, don't get too close to Gu Zixi, it will not be good for you." Jiang Churan
She could tell Xiao Kaitian's thoughts at a glance and reminded him.
"It's time to eat, it's time to eat," the kitchen door opened, Uncle Zhong shouted in a loud voice, and he came to the rescue just in time.
The city is close to the sea, and the main food we eat is seafood. Everyone gathered around it, including steamed king crab, Australian lobster with cheese, sea cucumber with abalone sauce, fried nine-knot shrimp with asparagus, steamed red grouper, and various white
Burnt snails, shrimps...
Others include pan-fried snowflake steak, stewed black-bone chicken with ginseng, stewed fish maw with matsutake mushrooms, bird's nest soup, arctic clams in oil, kale, bitter chrysanthemum, etc., all of which fill the entire large round table.
Although there are many varieties, the portions are not very large. This group of people are accustomed to good food and drink, and they don't care about this meal at all. They are just for the excitement of the party.
"Wait a minute, we need to set off firecrackers." Yang Mengqi suggested.
With a group of women and the dim-witted Uncle Zhong, this important task fell on Xiao Kaitian.
Xiao Kaitian did not delay. He took a bundle of large firecrackers and walked to the yard. He spread out the firecrackers, took out the red Marlboros and lit them. As the smoke filled the air, he smiled unconsciously.
This kind of experience may not be bad.
Thinking about it, he bent down and lit the firecrackers, and the crackling sound echoed over the community...