Everyone in the house was still trying to digest Dong Xuebing's promotion.
Dong Xuebing laughed as he saw Tang Jin hugging him. He pushed her away and ruffled her hair. "You are so naughty when you were young. You always climb trees and are more manly than boys. How old are you now? Why are you still so naughty?" Tang Jin had never attended university before and had started working after high school. Now, she is working in a bag factory in the village. She is only a few years younger than Dong Xuebing.
Tang Jin giggled. "I am just happy. Since when did our family have such a high-ranking official?"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "I am just a Deputy Section Chief rank, and I am still the last Deputy Bureau Chief in the County Bureau. How can I be considered a high-ranking official?"
Tang Jin giggled. "This is not considered a high-ranking official? Have you seen anyone in their early twenties become a Deputy Bureau Chief? Cousin, are you going to stay here in the future? You are going to stay in Yan Tai? That's great! "
Dong Xuebing replied. "I think I will not be able to move for the next one or two years."
Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt saw her daughter pestering Dong Xuebing and quickly said. "Xiao Jin, your cousin had worked hard today. Don't be immature. Let your cousin rest for a while. Oh, your cousin had helped you punish those hooligans. Why didn't you thank him?" After knowing Dong Xuebing had become a government official, Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt became more reserved. She saw Dong Xuebing's glass was empty and was about to pour a glass of water.
Tang Jin said. "Thank you, Cousin."
"You're welcome." After saying that, Dong Xuebing quickly stopped his Second Aunt, who was about to pour a glass of water. He snatched the thermos and poured a glass of water for her and her husband. "Second Aunt, don't stand on ceremony with me. We are a family, and if I don't stand up for Xiao Jin, who will? When my father was critically ill, you had lent all your savings to my family. I will remember this forever. If your family has any difficulties in the future, just let me know. "
Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt smiled. "It's only a few tens of thousands RMB."
Dong Xuebing purposely brought up the past. Dong Xuebing's Uncle and Eldest Aunt were embarrassed. When Luan Xiaoping's family asked them for help, they knew Dong Xuebing's father's condition is a bottomless pit. No matter how much money they have, it will not be enough. That's why they did not lend them a single cent.
Luan Xiaoping does not want her son to fall out with his family. She quickly changed the topic. "Xiao Bing, do you have any place to stay in the County? Then you might as well stay in the village. Anyway, it's not far from the county town. You can buy a motorcycle and go to work from here. It's not worth it to stay in a hotel. "
Dong Xuebing sat down with his mother. "Mum, I am also a leader. How can I not have a place to stay? I had just checked in this morning, and the apartment was handed down in the afternoon. It's a two-bedroom apartment with all the furniture and appliances."
First Aunt exclaimed, "They've all been allocated houses?"
Her Eldest Uncle gave her a stare. "Stop making a fuss. Xiao Bing is a high-ranking official, and the higher-ups will arrange a house for him."
Other than his Second Aunt's family, Dong Xuebing does not want to talk to anyone else. But his mother is still there, and he replied absent-mindedly. "It's only temporary. If I change my post, I will have to take back the house."
Tang Jin looked at Dong Xuebing enviously. She had been living in the village for so many years, and she is tired of it. She wants to buy a house in the County.
After chatting for a while, Luan Xiaoping suddenly remembered she had not washed the dishes. She said. "I will go and wash the dishes first."
When her uncle heard this, he immediately kicked his wife without batting an eyelid.
Luan Xiaoping's Aunt looked at Dong Xuebing and quickly pulled Luan Xiaoping back. "Xiaoping, go and take a rest. Drink some water and eat some fruits. You had been busy all day. How can I let you wash the dishes? I will go."
Luan Xiaoping quickly waved her hand. "Sister-in-law, it's fine. I am not tired."
Dong Xuebing's Aunt pretended to be unhappy. "Hurry up and take a rest. Accompany Xiao Bing and the rest. I will take care of all the chores in the future."
Dong Xuebing's Aunt also walked over and laughed. "Xiaoping, it's been a while since you and Xiao Bing met. Go and accompany your son. I will do all the chores in the future."
Luan Xiaoping was embarrassed. "Sis, Sister-in-law, how can you do this? Let me do it." Most of the housework is done by Luan Xiaoping or Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt. They are the youngest in the family.
Dong Xuebing's Grandmother said. "Xiaoping, you are not in good health. You don't need to care about these chores in the future. Let them do it."
Luan Xiaoping was now the Deputy Bureau Chief's mother, and Dong Xuebing was watching from the sidelines. His Aunt and Aunt will not let Luan Xiaoping do all the chores. Luan Xiaoping clearly felt the sudden change in her status in the family. She was not used to it. After all, the attitude of her sister-in-law and elder sister changed too quickly. Luan Xiaoping understood that this was because of her son. A mother's status depended on her son.
Dong Xuebing was pleased to see his family's attitude towards his mother had changed completely.
Dong Xuebing's Uncle walked over and took out a pack of Red Plums. He passed one to Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, have a cigarette."
Since Dong Xuebing had given him face, he returned the favor. He took the cigarettes and lit them up. He also passed a Chunghwa to his Uncle, First Aunt, and Second Aunt. But when he saw his mother staring at him, he realized he had never smoked in front of his mother before. He smiled. "Mum, I don't usually smoke."
If it was in the past, Luan Xiaoping would surely scold her son and say that smoking was harmful to his health. But now, her son had become a high-ranking official, and Luan Xiaoping's attitude had changed. She did not blame her son and felt that it was normal for her son to smoke. Which leader doesn't smoke?
After a while, Dong Xuebing's Aunt returned. "Xiaoping, I had bought a few clothes in the County two days ago. Let's go and try them on. You can wear whichever you like."
Luan Xiaoping knew about this, and Dong Xuebing's Aunt had told her that those clothes were not cheap. "Sister-in-law, I have some clothes here. Thank you."
Dong Xuebing's Aunt held Luan Xiaoping's hand. "You don't need to be so polite with me. Let's go and try them on."
Dong Xuebing's Aunt looked at Dong Xuebing, who had just returned from the kitchen, and followed them. "Xiaoping's figure is better than me. You can't wear my clothes. I will buy some for you some other day." Dong Xuebing acted as if Luan Xiaoping was the eldest daughter in this family. They felt their attitude towards Dong Xuebing in the past was too cold. Now that Dong Xuebing's son was a government official, they wanted to make up for it. Also, Dong Xuebing's Aunt and First Aunt knew Dong Xuebing was still angry with them, and they purposely acted like this to show Dong Xuebing.
9 pm.
The west room of the small courtyard.
Before going to bed, Dong Xuebing still had something to tell his Second Aunt and her family. Before he went to bed, he dragged them to his mother's room. Within a minute, Luan Xiaoping returned wearing a coat given to her by Dong Xuebing's Aunt.
Tang Jin smiled. "You are so pretty."
Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt also said. "That's right. This coat is perfect for you."
Luan Xiaoping smiled. "I am almost 50. What's there to be pretty about?" Actually, Luan Xiaoping was feeling better.
Dong Xuebing also laughed and praised his mother. After that, he grabbed his wallet and said to Tang Jin. "Xiao Jin, I did not bring anything for you today. Here …" Dong Xuebing took out a red envelope he had prepared. The red envelope is bulging and cannot be sealed. "Take this. Anyway, it is only a few days after Lunar New Year. Just treat it as your New Year's money."
Tang Jin quickly waved her hand. "No … no … I don't want it."
Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt also pushed Dong Xuebing away. "Xiao Bing, how can I accept your money? Take it back."
Dong Xuebing pushed Tang Jin's hand away forcefully and passed the red envelope to her. "Sister, I asked you to take it. If not, I will fall out with you."
Luan Xiaoping nodded and thought to herself that her son was sensible. "Xiao Jin, just take it. Don't stand on ceremony with him."
Dong Xuebing pushed the red envelope back and forth. Suddenly, some money was squeezed out of the red envelope, and everyone was stunned. Everyone thought it was 10 RMB, but it was all 100 RMB notes. There was a total of 10,000 RMB in the red envelope!
Tang Jin had received at most 100 RMB or 50 RMB as New Year's money every year. She had never received 10,000 RMB before. "Brother, this … this is too much!"
Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt's husband was stunned. "Your sister's salary is only 10,000 RMB a year. You … you cannot accept this."
Dong Xuebing pushed the red envelope back to his sister. "If I say it's fine, then it's fine. Keep it. This girl will be dating soon, and we should buy a few nice clothes."
Although Luan Xiaoping felt the red envelope was too much, she still said. "Just take it. Your brother's salary is high."
Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt sighed and patted the back of Dong Xuebing's hand.
Tang Jin looked at Dong Xuebing gratefully. "Thank you, Brother."
"You're welcome. Haha …" Dong Xuebing laughed. "I will prepare a big present for you when you get married." Dong Xuebing had been living in Beijing, and his sister had been living in the countryside. They had only played together a few times when they were young, and they were not close. But because of his Second Aunt and her husband, Dong Xuebing doted on Tang Jin.
Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt and her husband knew Dong Xuebing was grateful.
Before Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt and her family left, he whispered to Tang Jin. "If you need money or need anything in the future, just give me a call. Have you remembered my number?"
Tang Jin nodded. "Thank you, Brother."
After Dong Xuebing's family left, Luan Xiaoping pulled her son to sit on the bed and looked at him.
Dong Xuebing said. "Mum, just tell me if you need anything. Huh? Are you complaining that I gave my sister too much money?"
"That's not it." Luan Xiaoping looked at her son carefully and smacked her lips. "Your Uncle and Aunt's family … … But they are not rich, and they don't have enough money to lend to us. We can't blame them. You have given so much money to your Younger Sister, and you have not been home for so many years. Shouldn't you … … give your Grandma and Uncle some money?" Luan Xiaoping saw her son frowning and quickly said. "You don't need 10,000 RMB. Just give them around 200 to 300 RMB."
Dong Xuebing snorted and did not say anything.
Luan Xiaoping poked her son's arm. "You are a leader in the County, and you had not visited us for years. Now, you don't even bring gifts. Son, just give me some face and buy some cigarettes for your Uncle and Aunt and some money for your Grandma, alright?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "Mum, I had given you face earlier. If it weren't for you, I would not even talk to them."
Actually, Luan Xiaoping does not want to make things difficult for her son and does not want to give them money. But Luan Xiaoping is the daughter of this family, and she must give them face. Furthermore, Xiao Bing's Aunt had poured her a glass of water and gave her clothes. Her son had come all the way here and should not give her anything. Luan Xiaoping pursed her lips and pursed her lips. She purposely squeezed her eyes red, and a few drops of tears rolled down her cheeks.
I'm going now! Stop crying! I was wrong, I was wrong! "
Luan Xiaoping nodded and wiped her tears. She knew her son is filial, and he will listen to her when she cries.
There are no Chunghwa cigarettes in the village, and there are only a few cartons of Yuxi cigarettes left. Dong Xuebing bought all of them and placed the cigarettes on the bed. He also took out 1,000 RMB. "Mum, give these gifts to them. Just tell them I bought them." Dong Xuebing took out a bank card from his wallet and passed it to his mother.
Luan Xiaoping was stunned. "What is this for?"
"There is almost 300,000 RMB in this card. You can use it and buy whatever you want."
"Huh?" Luan Xiaoping was shocked. "Where did you get so much money?!"
"Huh? Calm down. Let me tell you slowly." Dong Xuebing laughed and put his arm around his mother's shoulders. "I didn't dare to tell you in the past as I am afraid you might think I had taken bribes. Actually, I had earned this money myself. I had been working in an antique shop during my university days, and my eyes are good. I had made about 5 million RMB from buying antiques, and Aunt Xuan and I had set up an auction company. It will be set up soon."
Luan Xiaoping almost fainted when she heard 5 million RMB. "Are you serious? You are not lying to me? "
Dong Xuebing replied. "Of course. If you don't believe me, you can ask Aunt Xuan. The auction company will be set up soon."
"5 million … 5 million …" Luan Xiaoping was worried that Dong Xuebing had gotten the money illegally. She asked her son for a long time before she believed him.
Dong Xuebing passed the bank card in Aunt Xuan's name to his mother and told her the password. He laughed. "I don't know how to spend so much money. That's why you must use this money to buy some clothes and an electric bicycle. If you don't have enough, I will give you more."
Luan Xiaoping hesitated for a while and did not reject Dong Xuebing. She wrote down the password on a piece of paper. But as she wrote down the password, she could not stop crying. Today was the happiest day in Luan Xiaoping's life. Her son had become the Deputy Bureau Chief and had earned 5 million RMB. Dong Xuebing's family will no longer be looked down upon by others!
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