Chapter 1119: The Xiao Family's New Year
as worried that Yuan Bing would continue talking and reveal his involvement. He said, “In this matter, the Secretariat Department does bear some responsibility! It is their responsibility to arrange a...Although he was full of questions, Xiao Xing shi walked forward and shook Lu Zai xing's hand: "Secretary Lu, welcome, welcome!" Then, he smiled at Cai Jing bo: "Madam Lu, it's been a while." 。Cai Jingbo nodded and smiled: “Hello, Comrade Xiao.” 。Although they didn't know Lu's true intentions for coming, Xiao Xinghai and Xiao Xingyun still stepped forward to shake hands and welcome him. 。Lu Zhi had already noticed the questioning in their eyes and asked, "Have Jingyu and Xiao Zheng returned Jingyu called me early this morning and asked me to come over for the New Year's Eve dinner." 。I think, just me and Jingbo, we can come over for dinner. It would save the trouble of having to cook at home! After Lu Zaihang said that, everyone finally understood. 。Originally, it was Xiao Jingyu who invited Lu Zaihang and his wife. 。Xiao Xingshi thought to himself, Xiao Jingyu was really something, not even informing him beforehand about such an important matter! However, Xiao Xingshi didn't show any displeasure on his face, and instead, politely said: "Jingyu and the others haven't arrived yet" 。But, it will be here soon. 。Come, let's have some tea inside first. 。OK. 。Lu Zhixing took the bag handed over by the driver and gave it to Xiao Xingshi. “This is some Dafo Longjing tea, I couldn't bear to drink it.” 。I know you have a tea room in the attic of your barracks and often enjoy tea there. I would like to offer you some. 。"Xiao Xingshi smiled and said, “Thank you.” 。Secretary Lu's tea must be good. 。"Lu Zhixing said, 'Don't have too high expectations. I don't really understand tea. When people give it to me, I just keep it as a way of offering flowers to the Buddha.'" 。“Xiao Xingshi said, ‘Actually, I don’t really understand, but I pretend to. ’ ” 。What I drink isn't tea, it's your heart. That's enough. 。That's a good point. 。Lu Zai smiled, glanced at Xiao Xing Shi, and asked again: "By the way, did Jingyu tell you we were coming" Xiao Xing Shi vaguely replied: "He did..." 。"If he hadn't said it, Xiao Xing Shi would be very embarrassed, wouldn't he Lu Zai Xing asked again, "Did you really say it" Xiao Xing Shi placed his hand on Lu Zai Xing's back and said, "I did." 。Even if you didn't say anything, you're here. Couldn't we just have a reunion dinner together
Lu Zai Xing immediately knew that Xiao Jingyu hadn't told his father, but he still said: "That's true too" 。A few people went inside together to drink tea, chatting casually. 。After a while, the rest of the Xiao family members came back one after another. Xiao Jingyu's older brother, Xiao Zhuanyu, came in with his wife Zhao Fei, the secretary. The driver carried a lot of things in big and small bags, it seemed that he had prepared a gift for everyone. 。Xiao Zhan yu naturally knew that Lu Zai xing was the deputy secretary of the provincial committee. He discussed with his wife Zhao Fei for a moment, then took two things from a pile of stuff and brought them over, placing them in front of Cai Jing bo, and said: "Secretary Lu, Mrs. Lu, I'd like to report to you that these two are specialties from Sweden, one is a Gustav coffee cup and the other is chocolate" 。My wife Zhao Fei is now the director of the Department of National Defense. She went on a defense exchange with leaders from the Ministry of National Defense the other day, and the other party gave them some gifts, all good stuff. I hope you like them. 。"Cai Jingbo looked up and said, “I really like it, thank you.” 。Cai Jingbo has also been to Sweden and received similar gifts. These gifts are generally of average value, but since they came from Sweden, the giver is implying that they traveled abroad and accompanied high-ranking officials on state visits. This is not simple; it shows that the gift-giver is someone with an extraordinary status. 。Lu Zhixing also said: "Thank you" 。"Director Zhao went to Sweden before, such a rare opportunity for a visit!" Zhao Fei smiled and said, "Secretary Lu, in our department, there are many such opportunities. Sometimes it's just that we don't feel like going out..." 。Lu Zaixing knew at once what Zhao Fei was capable of, and nodded with a smile: “This is the difference between Hua Jing *** and the provinces. You guys get to go abroad often, broaden your horizons, and make international friends.” 。“When Zhao Fei heard this, she was even more delighted: “Our treatment may not be as high as the provincial level, and it might even be lower, but we have many opportunities to go abroad.” 。Xiao Xingshi knew Zhao Fei's personality. She tended to show off her superiority in front of others, which was related to her family background. 。However, Zhao Fei is the daughter-in-law of the eldest son. Her family in Huaxing also has a strong background, and Xiao Xingshi didn't want to interrupt her, so he just smiled at Lu Zaixing. 。At this time, Zhang Haiming, the son of Xiao Xingyun, and Tang Jiaqi, the second wife of Xiao Xinghai, also arrived, bringing either high-end luxury liquor or genuine bird's nest, Cordyceps and other health products. 。Zhang Haiming is a man of many faces. He knew Lu Zixing was the deputy secretary of the Provincial Committee, holding great power, so he didn't hesitate to say a lot of flattering words. 。He thought that Lu Zaihang was invited by his elder brother Xiao Xingse, otherwise others might not be able to invite him. So he said: "Uncle, you invited Secretary Lu today, which makes our New Year's Eve dinner even more meaningful!"
Xiao Xingse said: "To be precise, Secretary Lu was invited by Jingyu." 。Xiao Xingshi also wanted to take credit for inviting Lu Zixing, but he was worried that if Lu Zixing explained himself, it would make Xiao Xingshi lose even more face because he had been invited by Xiao Jingyu. So, he decided to get ahead of the story and say it first. 。As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Haiming, Tang Jiaqi and the others were all taken aback. 。。"Xiao Xingshi said: 'Secretary Lu is right, we haven't chatted in a long time. Now let's have some tea and later on, we'll have a few more glasses!'
Xiao Xinghai's second wife, Tang Jiaqi, said: 'I guess, Jingyu came back this time, definitely brought back a carload of gifts home.'" 。This morning must have been spent packing, that's why it took so long. 。I think, today Zhan Yu and his wife brought so many imported high-end gifts, Haiming brought a lot of domestic good cigarettes, good wine and health products, I don't know what Jingyu will bring back It's really exciting!
Xiao Xingshi looked at her and said: "What she brings is not important" 。This time, Jingyu came back with my mother. Jingyu's husband Xiao Zheng's grandfather, Mr. Xiao Yi, and Xiao Zheng's parents also came along, making it quite a lively gathering. 。"Ke Tang Jiaqi, however, said, “With so many people coming together, Jingyu definitely wouldn't just come casually. " 。Besides, the old head of the Xiao family and Xiao Zheng's parents also came, so they must have given even more generous gifts!
Xiao Zhanyi's wife, Zhao Fei, heard what Tang Jiaqi said and felt a little unhappy. She whispered to her husband, Xiao Zhanyi, "What if Xiao Jingyu brought a lot of valuable things and made us look bad" Xiao Zhanyi patted Zhao Fei's arm and said, "It's nothing. The things you sent are from abroad, they have different meanings! It's not about how many things or how expensive they are."
Hearing Xiao Zhanyi say this, Zhao Fei felt relieved, and proudly lifted her chin like a peacock. 。Lu Zhihang and Cai Jingbo sipped tea, observing every word, gesture, and expression of the family members. 。This family is just part of the panorama of humanity, but Lu Zhixing only smiled faintly. Cai Jingbo also just listened without speaking. When someone looked at her, she would nod and smile. 。At this time, a servant from the household came in to report: “Grandma and the others have returned.” 。“Xiao Xingshi stood up immediately and said to Lu Zai xing and Cai Jingbo: “Secretary Lu, Mrs. Lu, please sit down for a moment. I’ll go and get him in.” 。If only Xiao Jingyu and Xiao Zheng had returned, Xiao Xingshi and the others naturally wouldn't have gone out to greet them. But this time, Old Patriarch Ye Chuan Ying was returning with them, so everyone had to come out. 。Three cars had already stopped in the main road of Xiao's courtyard, and Ye Chuan Ying and Xiao Yi had already gotten out of the car together. 。Xiaoxing Shi had seen his mother, Ye Chuanying, yesterday, but the others hadn't seen Old Madam Ye for almost a few months. Looking at Ye Chuanying, her demeanor not only showed no signs of aging, but rather, she seemed more energetic and vigorous than before within the family, even looking a few years younger! Looking at Old Master Xiao Yi as well, he also gave one the feeling of becoming younger with age. 。These two elderly people, are they trying to reverse aging
What shocked the Xiao family even more was that the two got out of the car from both sides, walked around the front, and then surprisingly, they held hands and walked together. 。Could it be that these two elders are really going to get together Everyone remembers when Xiao Yi came to the Xiao family to save Xiao Zheng, he showed some interest in Ye Chuan Ying back then. Unexpectedly, they're actually together so soon This makes it hard for the people of the Xiao family to accept. 。
But today, with so many people present and it being the joyous New Year's Eve, no one dared to speak up and ask Ye Chuanying and Old Master Xiao to separate! Xiao Xingshi had no choice but to turn a blind eye. 。Then, at the back, were Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei. Behind them were Xiao Zheng and Xiao Jingyu holding his baby, Xiao Yuan. After that came the attendants. 。Xiao Xingshi stepped forward and said, "Mom, you're back! Everyone at home has been waiting for you." 。"Ye Chuanying nodded at him and said, "Welcome back for the New Year!" Xiao Xingshi added, "Let's welcome Master Xiao Lao, Xiao Zheng, and his parents to our home for the New Year together." 。"Of course, we welcome Jingyu and his son Xiao Yuan to come back together!" Xiao Xingshi led the applause, and the others followed suit. 。Xiao Jingyu held the child in his arms, and looked around everything inside the courtyard wall, feeling a surge of emotions. 。Since she ran away from her family several years ago, she has never wanted to come back. 。Although I came back a few times in between, to see Grandmarenowned, encompassing exquisite bamboo utensils used within the palace. Even the Mongols learned of it; one of his ancestors was captured by the Mongol Tartars and taken to Shangjing, where he constr...