"Xiao Feng, this is..."
Looking at the motorcade parked outside the village, with even the village party secretary accompanying the motorcade, the second uncle felt a little uneasy. The movement seemed too loud when his nephew came back this time.
"It's okay. The city leaders are also coming. They want to see the special fishery breeding in our village. This is something they can't do carelessly."
Zhugezhuang has undertaken the export task of two northern fish species since the year before last. Although the volume is not large, Dongsheng Company comes to buy it in person every time and transports it to Xiangjiang by air. Of course, all levels attach great importance to these two kinds of fish. The supply to the city is only on a small scale.
"Oh, that's it." The second uncle looked at Xia Yuhong who was behind Zhu Xuefeng. Of course he knew this girl. This boy was getting married, but he didn't even notify his family. This was a big deal. The children are no longer young now, so he hurriedly stepped forward. Say hello.
"Zhu Jiang, Siyuan, you two come here. This is the second grandfather and the second grandmother. These are the parents of your fifth uncle and sixth aunt."
The eldest daughter's name was chosen with the help of Lao Xia. It was named after Xiangjiang, which commemorated her place of origin and was catchy.
Several younger brothers and sisters were also sent back to meet their families this time. They will leave with Xia Yuhong and Wu Qianqian in a few days. They are already old and do not need to explain many things anymore.
"Hello, Second Grandpa, and Hello, Second Grandma." A pink-skinned little girl and a little kid opened their mouths together, causing the second uncle and his wife to burst into tears. They hurriedly leaned over to pick up the little girl and the little boy.
"Okay, okay, it's all quite heavy."
The district leader took Wu Qianqian from Dongsheng Company and his party to visit the breeding base. This was Xia Yuhong's idea. Zhu Xuefeng did not follow. Now the breeding base is collective and is in charge of the village. The second uncle's family also serves as technical guidance.
In the evening, the leaders at all levels had left. Wu Qianqian came to the village again with her secretary and paid a visit to her second uncle and second aunt. Although their marriages had been dissolved in Xiangjiang, it made sense to come and say goodbye.
Looking at the complicated expressions of his second uncle and aunt, as well as his sister-in-law and uncle, Zhu Xuefeng did not explain too much.
"You can't delay your younger brothers and sisters' studies. If they stay with you for a few days, someone will pick them up."
"Well, we know, don't worry."
Watching Zhu Xuefeng and his entourage leave in the car, the second uncle, second aunt, sister-in-law and uncle's family returned to the second uncle's house with complicated emotions.
"We can't understand what Xiaofeng is doing," the second uncle was still mumbling to himself, but the sister-in-law warned in a cautious voice.
"Second brother, don't think about this. You have a lot of mouths. I heard from the district leader that Xiaofeng is now a ninth-level cadre. No one can talk about family affairs."
The second uncle nodded in agreement. The five brothers and sisters went out to study and didn't go home for several years. Now they finally came back for a few days. They all changed. They were no longer children from the village. When I asked them where they went to school, they all said yes. Due to confidentiality requirements, we cannot say what the eldest nephew is doing now that he is a ninth-level cadre.
The second uncle didn't know much, but he knew that Director Cui, whom he often dealt with in the district, seemed to be a clerk at level 24, level 9, how big of a cadre was that? No wonder the old party secretary and team leader were becoming more polite to their family now. He didn't know that the ninth-level cadre was a few years ago.
The ninth-level cadre in his mind immediately went to the bureau to report after returning to the capital, and then was received and reported his work again before leaving.
"Uncle Kong, my brothers and sisters won't be able to stay at home for long. You can spend more time with them."
When he was going downstairs, Zhu Xuefeng was still reminding him that Lao Kong was busy all year round. After the two children were sent away, he was running away for many years. His godmother had privately complained several times.
"At such an old age, if you are still running around, you will appear important. The young comrades in the bureau also need to grow up. Your Uncle Kong always says that you are worried. I think he has a problem with his thinking."
Zhu Xuefeng gave some advice, but Director Wang didn't have much else to say after he complained. In fact, she also knew that Lao Kong had a lot of things to do now and couldn't take any time off at all.
"How is your business now?"
"It's okay. Since I joined this project a few years ago, I have been responsible for material research. I have made good progress in the past few years and achieved some results. However, I don't have many opportunities to come back. I have fewer opportunities to see you and listen to a lot of teachings."
Director Wang glared at his godson and said angrily, "It's just you. Don't listen to the teachings. Don't fill me in with words. I don't ask for much from your godmother. I just ask that you brothers don't go astray and be down-to-earth." It’s good to actually contribute to the country.”
Director Wang knew that her godson had entered a great project a few years ago and was engaged in some scientific research projects that were urgently needed by the country. Because it was confidential, she did not ask. This godson was pretty good and she could take the opportunity to meet him every year. Twice, unlike the eldest brother Li Zhenhua, who left after the Spring Festival a few years ago and has not seen her for more than five years and has not sent a letter. If the superiors had not told her that the eldest son was performing a special mission, she would have worried that her child had been sacrificed. .
"By the way, godmother, I met my eldest brother this time. He said that he can come back at the end of this year and celebrate the New Year with you."
Director Wang was a little surprised when he heard this. Just now he was worried that there had been no news from the boss for several years, but now the fourth brother came back with news.
"He is also in that mysterious autonomous region?"
"Well, one time I came out of the research institute and happened to bump into him, and then I found out that he has also been performing tasks there in the past few years. Don't worry, it's okay. He was promoted and is now at the full regimental level."
Zhu Xuefeng lied without changing his face. He had no choice but to hide many things from his godmother, including the fact that he had entered the "6406 Project", and his godmother only knew a little bit about it.
"Okay, okay, it's time to come back. He's already a grown man. He'll be thirty this year. His personal problems haven't been resolved yet. Really, no, I have to help him make arrangements quickly and find a few suitable girls. Come back before the end of the year I will arrange for them to meet.”
When it came to the boss's personal problems, Zhu Xuefeng's mouth twitched and he didn't say anything. This guy had come to his house a few times and somehow he met Gulinazha's eyes. Even more so because he was his eldest brother. He abducted Guli Nazha and took Guli Nazha to the Golden Island for a year. As expected, he, as a confidential secretary, would never come back. Fortunately, Lin Yilan followed him now and made great progress. Quick, you can also shoulder this burden.
On the days when I returned to the compound, I accompanied Xia Yuhong and her children to meet their parents. Due to various reasons, Lao Xia and his wife ended their construction assistance the year before last and returned. Lao Xia once again returned to the leadership position of the vehicle factory, but Xia's mother did not. Back to leadership. Later I found out that the steel rolling mill, through the Ministry of Metallurgy, strongly requested Lao Xia to be transferred back. Only then did Lao Xia and his wife receive the request to return to their original posts after the construction aid work was completed. Lao Xia didn't hesitate at all, and said that she wanted to come back to shine. Xia's mother could only come back with her. Fortunately, they didn't have to worry about the child.
"Come on, little Zhu Jiang, let grandma hug you!" Seeing her granddaughter unexpectedly come to the door, Xia's mother was happy and carried her child in, not even paying attention to her daughter and son-in-law who were carrying gifts at the door.
Lao Xia glanced at his wife strangely, took the large and small packages from the two of them, and complained.
"We don't lack anything at home. Why are you bringing these things back? Come in quickly."
Zhu Xuefeng smiled, entered the room and put it down, but Xia Yuhong shouted unconvinced, "Mom, you have a granddaughter now, and you don't even kiss your daughter."
A child's laughter came from the room and Xia's mother replied, "I've never heard of "cross-generational relatives, separated generations of relatives. Come on, be good, come on. Let's ignore your mother and watch grandma find delicious food and fun." ”
Then he heard the sound of rummaging through boxes and cabinets in the bedroom. Xia Yuhong shook her head helplessly, but saw her daughter running out happily with a piece of Shaqima in her mouth and a paper pistol in her hand.
"This is a toy I had when I was a child. Please dig it out for her. She is a little girl and it is inappropriate to play with it."
"What's inappropriate? Didn't you also play this when you were a child? Are you not a girl?" Xia's mother, who followed behind with a smile on her face, said dissatisfiedly to her daughter.
Xia Yuhong helplessly watched Xiao Zhujiang fussing around the room and shook her head, "Okay, I finally cultivated a bit of a lady, and now I've given it all back."
This girl has an active nature. According to Xia Yuhong, she is very much like her when she was a child. In order to prevent the girl from being like him, Xia Yuhong spent a lot of time cultivating the child after her parents came back. But now, in Zhu Xuefeng's eyes, this girl is already a living child. A stripped-down mini version of Xia Yuhong.
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"Come on, don't worry about it. It's just the nature of children. It's not a bad thing."
Seeing the little girl come out again, with another slingshot in her hand, Xia Yuhong covered her face, completely speechless, "That's it, we'll talk about it when we get back, this little guy, eh."
"I know now that I have a headache, and I don't know how much I worried about your mother when you were young. It's not easy to raise a child, right? Haha, this is retribution, dear grandson, come on, come on, grandma will continue to give You're looking for something fun." She poked her head out from behind, facing her daughter's complaints, Xia's mother cheerfully enlightened her.
Lao Xia watched the three generations of women struggling, and just smiled and took his son-in-law into the study. The study was very simple, with few furniture, except for a few red notebooks, and not many books. When the two came back Later, no more were purchased. It can be seen that Lao Xia is now very low-key and cautious.
The two chatted for a while and discussed the current situation of the steel rolling mill. In recent years, the steel rolling mill has benefited from the continuous increase in orders from Dongsheng Company. Its foreign trade products have mainly formed small motorcycles, high-power diesel trucks, and some special vehicles. With the product types supplemented by a small number of cars, the foreign exchange earning capacity has once again surged. Lao Yang still works early and stays late as usual. It is said that he now cooperates with his partner, Deputy Secretary Gu, in a tacit understanding.
"Do you plan to keep doing this?"
Lao Xia nodded, "Of course I have to keep working as long as necessary. Don't tell me, I will use up all my energy when I come back. I'll work more while I'm healthy now. In a few years, I'll be able to wait. , stay with your mother again.”
"Then you have to pay attention. You are no longer young. When the time comes to retire and travel around the world, you must have a good body."
Lao Xia didn't care and waved his arms, "With my body, it's absolutely fine if I work for a few more years, but if I just idle like I did in Xiangjiang, my body will collapse in a few years. Your mother said, I'm like this Life is a life of hard work. I think your mother is quite right. We are from poor backgrounds, and I really can’t afford to enjoy this incredible wealth..."
Lao Xia's words meant exactly the same thing. Even if he retired, he didn't want to go out and settle down again. He would have to take time to visit his daughter and granddaughter when he had the chance. They preferred their current life, although the conditions were a little worse.
"Dad, if you think so, I won't stop you. No matter how nice it is outside, it's still not as comfortable as at home. I know what you mean. Don't worry, we will come back to settle in the future. My big yard will not be idle."
There is a big courtyard in Nuo, and now only Mr. Xie and Mr. Zhang are there. In addition, there are four guards stationed in the reverse room all year round.
"Okay!" Lao Xia didn't ask Zhu Xuefeng too much about their future plans. He only knew that his son-in-law was still working for the country, but he had just changed his identity. That was fine.
"What did my dad tell you?"
On the jeep, Xia Yuhong asked in a low voice, looking at the guard who was focused on driving and not listening to what was going on outside the window, Zhu Xuefeng hugged his eldest daughter.
"Dad said he would work the last shift until he retires and then accompany his mother around. He might also go back to his hometown to live for a while. He also said that he would go back to your mother's house to spend some time. In short, he has already planned it. No. I heard that Shennongjia is very mysterious, and I plan to invite some old comrades to have a look. I also want to ask Uncle Lu’s father to take him with him.”
Xia Yuhong was a little disappointed. The meaning of the man's words was very clear. Dad had his own arrangements, so he couldn't help pouting and complaining.
"At such an old age, he still wants to go deep into the mountains and old forests. I really don't know what he thinks." Xia Yuhong is still a little bit resentful about her father's unwillingness to go to Xiangjiang. She longs for the company of her family, but the man is unreliable. I have to stay in the autonomous region most of the time, and travel around the rest of the time. I can't even spend three months in Xiangjiang every year, and I still get half of it.
Only then did she really long for the company of her parents, but when Lao Xia received the notice, she left happily. Although Xia's mother had some willingness to stay, she was even more worried about Lao Xia going back alone. She couldn't explain this, so she could only follow When I came back, I asked the man to help me find out. I finally understood that my father did not plan to settle in Xiangjiang in this life. There were guards around, so Xia Yuhong didn't ask in detail.
"What are you doing tomorrow? Why don't you take the kids to the park?" Xia Yuhong has only been back for several years. Now that she has a child, she can tell her old stories about the Forty-Nine Cities, and she has a little desire to revisit her old place.
Zhu Xuefeng shook his head, "It's not urgent. We'll arrange it in a few days. I have to go see the fourth child. This guy is not worried. Tell me about him. Hey, there are so many girls in Sijiu City. Why did they get together?" ”
"Haha, I know this, and Sister Na also knows it. You, the eldest brother, don't know it yet. It's embarrassing."
Zhu Xuefeng was also surprised. He heard from his younger sister that the fourth child seemed to be dating, but he didn't expect it to be this person. Now the fourth child is the only urban registered permanent residence of the second uncle's family, and he has a good job that the villagers are jealous of. The second uncle The couple had high hopes for him. His eldest brother, Zhu Xuefeng and his father, Zhu Zhenggang, had worked in a factory as a worker, and they had three children in his family. Four starts.
"How did you two know?" Zhu Xuefeng couldn't help but ask. The younger sister didn't know, so how did they know?
"It's a coincidence. One time Sister Na and I were called to our godmother's house. It just so happened that the fourth child brought something over..." (End of Chapter)