"Dad, I was careless. I didn't expect them to take action so early and make you suffer."
Zhu Xuefeng apologized first when he entered the door. He had to take the initiative. After Xia Yuhong found out, she kept complaining to him for a long time.
"I didn't expect it to be such a big deal, and I wasn't mentally prepared at all. It's okay."
Lao Xia was very happy that her daughter and son-in-law came to see her, and she had many things to ask. Son-in-law, but my wife and daughter are present.
"Dad, are you okay? Does it still hurt? How is your body?" Xia Yuhong looked at the bruises on her father's head, put down the malted milk, and asked distressedly, but couldn't help but turn around and die. He glared at Zhu Xuefeng, and Zhu Xuefeng could only turn away with a guilty conscience.
"It's okay, it doesn't matter. I'm wearing cotton clothes, so I'm fine." Lao Xia flexed his muscles and turned his body a few times to show that he was fine.
"Someone also swore to me that as long as he is here, everything will be fine. Look, what these people have done to my dad." Xia Yuhong stared at Zhu Xuefeng with dissatisfaction.
"Don't make trouble, girl. If Xiaofeng hadn't rushed over in time, your father would have suffered a loss." He went to the steel rolling mill and made so much noise that even the deputy director of the security department listened to him.
"Have you seen Lao Yang, and that Lou Xiao'e, are you okay?" Lao Xia was dealt with for a while and then sent home by the workers. He didn't know the situation of the others.
"Lao Yang knocked his left leg on the table. There is nothing serious. It will be fine in a few days. The rest is almost the same as you. After being treated in the hospital, he went home. I will go to his house later. Look, Lou Xiao'e is not sure. I was told that I was in the hospital for observation when I left. It should be nothing serious. Please leave others alone and take a good rest."
"It's so late, have you two eaten?" Xia's mother put away the malted milk. This thing is not easy to get, so her daughter and son-in-law probably spent a lot of time getting it.
“Eat.”
“Didn’t eat.”
Zhu Xuefeng and Xia Yuhong spoke at the same time, but they didn’t agree on the words in advance, making an mistake.
"He was preparing at home. As soon as I heard that you were beaten, I dragged him here."
Xia's mother was happy. She looked at the pair of little enemies and handed over two apples. "One for each, let's put some on the table first. I'll cook some pumpkin porridge, and you two will have a meal with the leftovers and cornstarch."
“Sure, let him come Cooking porridge is a way of atonement." Xia Yuhong ordered Zhu Xuefeng unceremoniously. She was very angry today. She was really worried about what would happen. She was worried that Lao Xia would be criticized. She wanted to take a look, but Zhu Xuefeng stopped her.
"Xiaohong, don't be childish, Xiaofeng, don't move. After eating the apple, go to Lao Yang's house first to comfort him. I think he is very sad today. The porridge will be ready in a while. I'll let him Xiaohong goes up and calls for you." Xia Yuhong still listened to Lao Xia's words and glared without objecting.
Seeing his son-in-law go out, Lao Xia asked in a low voice, "What company does Xiaofeng work in? Do you know."
"It's at Beijing University, but he's still in a The department also gets paid, so if I ask him, he will say it’s confidential and won’t let me ask.”
Lao Xia and Xia's mother looked at each other and knew in their minds that this little guy indeed had another identity, and it must be something complicated. Since it was kept secret, the two of them naturally stopped asking, but Xia's mother hesitated and spoke.
"What level is he now?"
Xia Yuhong thought for a moment, "Last time I said it was a fourth-level lecturer, but I haven't heard of it since then. But the other one heard him briefly mention it and made a contribution again. It’s level fourteen now.”
“Level fourteen?” Lao Xia and Xia’s mother were immediately shocked. How much merit does this have? Only then can he be promoted to level fourteen at a young age.
Xia's mother glanced at Lao Xia again and asked, "Xiaohong, tell mom the truth. Is Xiaofeng always on missions, or is he a very dangerous person?"
Xia Yuhong shook her head, "Mom, I really don't know. He didn't say any of this, and he didn't let me ask. I do know that he went on a mission, but every time he came back, there wasn't even a scar on his body. Don't worry." br>
“You kid, too You were careless. Xiaofeng must have done a lot of dangerous things. Otherwise, how could he have reached Level 14 at such a young age? If your father had not entered the steel rolling mill, he would have been a Level 13 in this life. Your father has been fighting for many years. How many years did he do revolutionary work before he was promoted to Level 13. "
"That's right, but he never said it, and he didn't let me ask. By the way, one mission was in Xiangjiang, and another time he left from Xiangjiang. Where did he go? I don’t know.”
“Okay, Don't get to the bottom of it, you're making a mistake by asking Xiao Hong again." Lao Xia stopped Xia's mother from continuing to ask. He had some guesses in his mind, but in any case, his son-in-law is doing things for the country and it seems that he has achieved a lot, so that's fine. Yes, he is worthy of Lao Xia's pride.
Lao Xia's stop made Xia's mother seem a little unsatisfied. She rolled her eyes at her wife, and Lao Xia had no choice but to explain.
"This child, we are really unpredictable. Wife, don't think too much. The child is on the right path, that's fine."
Xia's mother agrees with this. Yes, as long as the child is Just follow the right path and have upright conduct, but she is still a little worried. Having been through the war years, she knows that the credit will not be in vain, and her son-in-law must have worked hard.
"Xiaohong, please pay more attention to Xiaofeng on weekdays. Other mothers won't say much. You two are not young anymore. You should have a child as soon as possible. Look at Aunt Tan from the same yard before. They My daughter is two years younger than you, and this child is over a year old. She looks strange and pink."
Xia Yuhong blushed, but she saw Lao Xia also smiled and nodded. , suddenly got an idea.
"Dad, Mom, we are both busy, especially me. When I go to Xiangjiang, I will be alone. If I really have another child, who will take care of whom? Xiaofeng will definitely be able to go there from time to time. No one can help me at all. Otherwise, Dad, Mom, just come with me.”
Last night, my daughter and son-in-law came to persuade her. Xia's mother had originally wanted to follow her. Now that her daughter said this, she was even more moved. She couldn't help but look at Lao Xia again. Lao Xia already knew yesterday that her son-in-law's property in Xiangjiang was huge, but she just buried it. I didn't explain it to Xia's mother in my heart. Of course I knew her daughter's little thoughts. How could my son-in-law's motorcycle factory afford someone to babysit for my daughter?
But today's meeting really chilled him. So many people didn't care how he defended themselves, and rushed to the stage to beat him and Lao Yang. If this situation really continued, he would have to stay. Here, there is no blood, but there is nothing you can do, and the years are wasted.
Lao Xia was struggling. Xia's mother was shocked when she saw Lao Xia's expression change. She thought her husband was injured, but now she felt uncomfortable, so she quickly supported Lao Xia's body.
"Old man, what's wrong with you? Don't scare me. Why don't you feel well? Why don't we go to the hospital to take a closer look."
"I'm fine, I just want my daughter's advice. , Xiaohong, don’t worry about it in advance. Don’t you plan to leave before the Spring Festival? Let me discuss it with your mother and give you a confirmation then.”
When Xia's mother heard this, she was overjoyed, "Old man, have you figured it out?"
Old Xia shook his head, "Xiaohong having a child is also a big deal, and we as parents can't ignore it. There are many things that we still have no way to solve. , let me think about it again." Xia Yuhong was very happy when she saw that her little trick had made Lao Xia loose, "Dad, what else is difficult for you, what can't be solved, you should tell me, let's work together. think It's better to think of something than to think about it alone."
"You are from a girl's family and have just become a regular employee. How can you help? Don't ask about this, right. "Is the porridge ready? Xiaofeng is still hungry." Yes, he got up in a hurry and went to the kitchen.
Xia Yuhong watched her mother leave, grabbed Lao Xia's hand and shook it, "Dad, just tell me, if not, we will find a way. You don't know, Xiaofeng is very capable."
Lao Xia shook his head and did not answer. His son-in-law was very capable, but if he disappeared for no reason, he would definitely attract attention.
At this time, Xia's mother came out after looking at the porridge, "It's okay, okay, I'll turn off the heat, and you can eat it after it cools down for a while. Xiaohong, please go to your Uncle Yang's house and call He's coming back."
Xia Yuhong could only give up, put on her cotton clothes and trousers and went out.
"Why don't you tell your children? They are not young anymore. You always treat them as children. Even if they have no idea, they have to be involved. This is a family."
Lao Xia was stunned by Xia's mother's words and nodded, "My wife, you are right to criticize me. Now that the children are older, it is indeed inappropriate for me to treat them as children. Xiaofeng handled things today, I think, in a very orderly manner, so Well, let’s have a good chat when he comes down.”
Lao Xia’s attitude satisfied Xia’s mother, “No, who’s child has become a cadre at the fourteenth level at such a young age? Those who are capable of making great achievements can still I don't have any real skills. I'll ask Xiaofeng to help me think about it later. Maybe there will be a way. If it doesn't work, let's retreat quickly and wait for a year and a half before going. I've thought about it. Rather than being like today, I'd better Why don't you go over to coax your grandson and help look after the door? "
Lao Xia's experience today made Xia's mother's attitude seem to be much firmer, and Lao Xia also clearly felt it, which was why he became loose. one.
Looking at Xia's mother, who still had no idea, Lao Xia suddenly felt childlike, "I'm still thinking of helping to look after the door. I think it's disgusting. You should just stay at home and help with the cooking." Just look at the child.”
“Why, look down on me, I can. Being able to write and calculate is not enough to be a good person. If we go there, the burden on this family will be huge. Xiaohong can’t go out to work alone to make money. The consumption there is much higher than in China, but I still can’t. Not to the point of exhausting my daughter to support me.”
Lao Xia chuckled, "It's not like you haven't participated in the Canton Fair. You can't pass the language barrier. You're the gatekeeper. Who will buy your stuff? Just watch your children honestly."
"It's true, what can I do? I don't want to Cause trouble for Xiaohong.”
Lao Xia smiled, “Then don’t cause trouble for them.”
Xia’s mother looked at her wife’s sudden change of style. Only then did he realize that his wife was teasing him, and he cursed angrily.
"You old fool, it seems that the beatings you received during the day were mild. You will be beaten when you get home. See if I don't beat you to death." As he said this, he was about to get up and take action, but Lao Xia stopped him with a gesture. Interrupted. Lao Xia pointed to the door, and there were faint voices in the corridor. It was his daughter and son-in-law who had returned.
"Okay, I'll take care of you after they leave."
Xia's mother has not been so relaxed for a long time. It was a long time ago that the old couple were fighting and fighting. The fact that the old man can joke with himself proves his heart. She has let go of a lot of things. Over the past year, she has been either sullen or silent. Xia's mother has been worried about her husband, which makes her talkative and uncomfortable.
"How is Lao Yang?"
Zhu Xuefeng said while drinking pumpkin porridge, "It's nothing serious. Lao Yang said that he protected his head at the time. Fortunately, there was nothing wrong with him. Everything happened, except for a little bruise on the knee."
Lao Xia breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, I really didn't expect it. I won't say it any more. Let's drink quickly. It's already so late. I should be starving. .”
After filling his stomach, Zhu Xuefeng chatted with his father-in-law for a long time in the study before coming out.
"It's late today. You two should be careful when riding. Don't go too fast. The ground is frozen and it's not safe to ride too fast."
When they went out, Xia's mother was still teaching her. , "Mom, don't worry, we will pay attention."
After leaving the family area, Xia Yu leaned on the man's back Hongcai asked, "What is my dad worried about? You two have been discussing it for a long time. You said that my dad is also the same. If there is anything, the four of us can't discuss it together. And my mom, when something happens, it's the gentlemen who make the decision. Just listen to her and me."
Zhu Xuefeng also smiled in his heart, these two are quite interesting.
"That's what you said." Xia Yuhong didn't wait for a reply for a long time. She couldn't help but hugged the man, and her pedal body was shocked. Although there was very little movement, the path outside the city was already frozen, and she almost fell over. Zhu Xuefeng hurriedly controlled the direction. Fortunately, he was not very fast and he finally got it under control after twisting and turning several times.
"Don't make trouble, I said it's not enough...".
"It turns out that my dad is worried about this. If I had told him earlier, I would have asked the office to send an invitation letter."
"Let's talk about it when we go home. Sit tight." Zhu Xuefeng did not explain. Lao Xia is now a deputy department-level cadre. Xia Yuhong took it for granted. Xia's mother was also a deputy department-level cadre, thirteenth level. and above are considered senior cadres, not ordinary cadres below the thirteenth level.
Hurry back to the compound and check the time. Fortunately, it’s almost nine forty. I put down Xia Yuhong and said, “I have to go back on the 95th. Come back later, don’t wait for me.”
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"It's so late, let's talk about it tomorrow." Xia Yuhong guessed that he was going to see the fourth child. He heard that the fourth child also made a move today, but he didn't expect that this seemingly honest and honest brother still had this side.
"Brother Zhuzhu asked me to go see him tonight if I have time. It's still urgent, so I'll go and have a look, and take a look at Sister Ezi by the way."
"Oh, be careful on the road. Stay tuned."
Zhu Xuefeng nodded and explained, leaving the door open to Mr. Xie and disappearing into the alley again.
I just returned to the compound, checked on the fourth child, asked a few questions about Master Lu, and then Si Zhu came in.
"Brother, as soon as I heard the noise in the front yard, I knew it was you..." (End of Chapter)