After dinner with Fang Xiao and Lu Ming, Chen Xing took a car to Lu Ping's residence. Lu Ping lived in a newly built seven-story residential building in the Finance Bureau. Lu Ping lived on the third floor. Chen Xing went to Lu Ping's house and knocked on the door. It was already nine o 'clock in the evening. According to Lu Ming, Lu Ping was a family man. At this time, Lu Ping would definitely be home. Chen Xing believed Lu Ming's words.
The door opened and a middle-aged woman appeared. When she saw Chen Xing, she was slightly stunned. Chen … County Head Chen. The woman was Lu Ping's wife, an employee of the Statistics Bureau. She had seen Chen Xing from afar and immediately recognized Chen Xing. She was surprised. Old Lu, County Head Chen is here. The woman called out to Lu Ping, who was watching TV in the living room, and quickly opened the door.
Chief Chen, please come in, please come in. The woman politely invited Chen Xing in. Lu Ping, who had heard the sound, stood up and walked over. When he saw Chen Xing, he couldn't hide the surprise on his face. County Head Chen, it's you. Have a seat, have a seat.
Chief Lu Ping, this must be your wife. Chen Xing smiled at the middle-aged woman.
Hmm, this is my wife. She works in the Statistics Bureau. Lu Ping nodded with a smile and looked at Chen Xing from head to toe. Lu Ping was surprised. He knew that Chen Xing must be dissatisfied with him. During the morning meeting, Chen Xing's mood had been revealed. But he didn't expect Chen Xing to come to his house in person.
Not bad, your house is not bad. Chen Xing smiled as he looked at the house. It had three bedrooms and a living room. The dining room and living room were connected, which made the living room look spacious. Chen Xing nodded and praised. "Chief Lu Ping, when I walked in just now, I noticed that your residential building looks brand new. It must have been built not long ago.
It was just built not long ago, and was built by the employees of the bureau. The layout of the entire building is actually similar to my house. Basically, it has three bedrooms and one living room, and some have two bedrooms and one living room. However, if the area is large, you have to pay more. This is the same for everyone, and we, the leaders, are no exception. Lu Ping explained with a smile while discreetly glancing at Chen Xing. Lu Ping wasn't sure of Chen Xing's purpose for visiting tonight, so when he heard Chen Xing talking about the house, he thought Chen Xing was eyeing his house and wanted to use it against him. Lu Ping couldn't help but sneer in his heart. The bureau had raised funds to build a house, and as the bureau chief, he had to pay like the other employees. His house had three bedrooms and a living room, and he paid the same amount as the other people who lived in three bedrooms and a living room. Chen Xing could only dream if he wanted to use this to get some dirt on him.
Chen Xing smiled and nodded. He could sense Lu Ping's wariness and found it funny. He was just trying to find a topic to talk about, but Lu Ping thought he was trying to stir up trouble. Chen Xing's reaction was indeed a little too sensitive.
County Magistrate Chen, please have some water. Lu Ping's wife, Zhao Rong, placed a glass of water in front of Chen Xing and sat down beside Lu Ping. She glanced at her husband from time to time, wondering why Chen Xing would suddenly visit.
Lu Ping had long been puzzled. At first, he thought Chen Xing must have come with a purpose. But now, half an hour had passed, and Chen Xing was still chatting with them about family matters. He didn't seem to be impatient at all. Lu Ping couldn't help but wonder why Chen Xing came over tonight. He couldn't figure out the purpose of Chen Xing's visit tonight.
Suddenly, the door opened and a girl wearing a middle school uniform walked in. She had a long ponytail and a round oval face. She was quite pretty. Chen Xing glanced at her face and noticed that she bore some resemblance to Lu Ping. Without a doubt, she was Lu Ping's daughter. Chen Xing smiled and said, "Chief Lu Ping, is this your daughter? She really looks like you."
She's my daughter. When Lu Ping saw his daughter, a genuine smile appeared on his face for the first time since Chen Xing came over. Everyone says that my daughter looks like me and doesn't resemble her mother at all. So much so that my wife is sometimes jealous of me. "
Chief Lu Ping.
Your daughter is still in high school? Chen Xing smiled and looked at Lu Ping. He joked, "I see that your daughter has already grown up. If she doesn't wear this uniform, anyone who sees her would think that she's suitable for marriage."
"It'd be great if she could get married, then we wouldn't have to worry about her. But the thing is, she insists on going to university, and she doesn't want to go to a good university. She didn't get in last year, so she had to repeat her studies and prepare to take the exam again this year. As her parents, there's nothing we can do about it. Lu Ping looked at his daughter lovingly and waved at her. "Ping Ping, come and greet Uncle Chen."
Lu Ping said and turned to Chen Xing with a smile. "My daughter's name is Ping, Lu Ping."
"Uncle Chen." Lu Ping's daughter walked over obediently and called out to Chen Xing. Chen Xing immediately smiled and said, "Chief Lu Ping, I just realized that I've grown old when I came over tonight."
Lu Ping was also taken aback for a moment. Then, realization dawned on him and he smiled as well. Chen Xing was only 28 years old this year, only about ten years older than his daughter. Addressing him as' Uncle 'really made Chen Xing sound old.
"Chief Lu Ping, if your daughter wants to repeat her studies, why don't you let her go to the city? No matter what, the teachers in the city are definitely better than those in the county." Chen Xing glanced at Lu Ping and said in a seemingly casual manner.
"Hehe, it's not that I didn't think about it. But the girl's score last year wasn't high, and there was still a gap between her and the top schools in the city. If she really wanted to go there, she would have to pay a lot of money and use her connections to find someone she knew. But the girl was stubborn and refused to pay. She said that she wanted to repeat her studies in the county high school to prove that she could also get into a top university in the county." Lu Ping smiled bitterly and shook his head. Speaking of his daughter, Lu Ping seemed to have truly let down his guard against Chen Xing. He was proud of his daughter's persistence, but at the same time, he also felt sorry for her. She wanted to repeat her studies in a top middle school in the city, which was much better than the County First High School.
At that time, Lu Ping had even shamelessly prepared to go to the city and use his connections. He had even prepared the money, hoping that his daughter could enter the top middle school in the city. But in the end, he couldn't change his daughter's mind and respected her decision. His daughter's position in Lu Ping's heart was no lower than his official position. Lu Ping could choose not to be an official for his daughter, but he couldn't neglect his daughter's education just for the sake of being an official. As the Chief of Finance, he had so much work to attend to every day. But Lu Ping insisted on coming back before nine because his daughter would also come back at half past nine after class. Lu Ping would always accompany his daughter to study and enjoy the fun of it.
"Little Ping, which school is she going to?" Chen Xing looked at Lu Ping and asked with a smile.
"Hehe, where else can it be? It's Sea City University. Her mother and I don't want her to go too far. Plus, she likes Sea City University, so she applied for it. Last year's exam results were released, but her score was much lower. She can only work harder." Lu Ping sighed.
"If she wants to apply for Sea City University, then she has to repeat her studies in a top middle school in the city. She can visit Sea City University from time to time and experience the atmosphere of a university. It can also motivate her." Chen Xing said with a smile. Seeing that Lu Ping's family didn't say anything, and his daughter was obediently sitting at the side, Chen Xing said, "My father is teaching in the city's First High School. If Little Ping wants to repeat her studies in the city's First High School, I can talk to my father. It shouldn't be a problem. As for the school selection fee, she doesn't have to pay it.
"That's good. I didn't expect County Magistrate Chen's father to be teaching in the city's First High School. I've been worrying about Pingping's College Entrance Examination this year. Seeing that the day of the College Entrance Examination is approaching, my heart is getting more and more anxious. It would be even better if I can go to the city's First High School for tuition in the last few months." When Zhao Rong heard Chen Xing's words, she agreed without hesitation. It wasn't until Lu Ping, who was beside her, gave her a slightly displeased look that Zhao Rong realized she had lost her composure.
County Magistrate Chen, my wife is a straightforward person, please don't mind her. Lu Ping smiled. If she can really go to the city's First High School for tuition, she still has to pay the school selection fee. This way, we can feel at ease.
Bureau Chief Lu Ping, how about this, I'll help you ask when I get back tonight. After all, Little Ping isn't like the other students who have studied for a full year. She's only transferred to the school for a few months. If she has to pay the school selection fee like the other repeaters, it would be too unfair. Chen Xing smiled and waved his hand. I also studied in Hai University, and I know some of the teachers there. If Little Ping still wants to apply for Hai University, as long as the difference in her scores isn't too big, I might be able to help.
Is that so? County Magistrate Chen, you studied in Hai University? So you're a talented student. No wonder you can become a County Magistrate at such a young age. When Zhao Rong heard Chen Xing's words, the smile on her face became brighter. She flattered Chen Xing and said with a smile, "County Magistrate Chen, it seems that you and our daughter are really fated. It's her fortune to meet a benefactor like you."
Seeing the eager expression on his wife's face, Lu Ping could only sigh in his heart. At this time, he didn't say anything else. This matter was related to his daughter's future, so Lu Ping could only choose to remain silent.
What benefactor? Sister-in-law, if you put it that way, I won't help you anymore. Chen Xing pretended to be unwilling, but he took the opportunity to get closer to Zhao Rong.
It's my fault. Look at how clumsy I am, I don't know how to speak. Zhao Rong quickly smiled and shook her head.
I'm just joking. Sister-in-law, please don't mind me. Chen Xing smiled and looked up at the clock on the wall. He quickly stood up and said in surprise, "Aiyo, it's already ten o 'clock. I planned to visit Chief Lu Ping's house tonight, but I didn't expect to stay for an hour. Look at me, I have no sense of time. I have to leave tonight. I'll come back another day, or else I'll disturb your family's rest."
"County Magistrate Chen, it's fine. We don't usually sleep this early." Lu Ping politely asked Chen Xing to stay.
"No, no, I'll come back another day. It's a little late now." Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. "Chief Lu, please stay."
Seeing that Chen Xing said so, Lu Ping didn't ask him to stay. The couple walked Chen Xing downstairs and only stopped at the gate. Watching Chen Xing's receding figure, Zhao Rong still had a smile on her face. This County Magistrate Chen is a warm-hearted person. I've been worried about Pingping's performance in the college entrance exam this year. We can't let her repeat another year. A girl's youth is a treasure, and one year of her youth is very precious. What she's most afraid of is that she won't be able to pass the exam again. If that happens, she won't know what to do. But now, County Magistrate Chen's father is a teacher in the city's First High School. He even knows a teacher from Ocean University. If he can really help our Pingping this time, we'll owe him a big favor.
There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. County Magistrate Chen is so eager to help us, and it's not like he doesn't say it out loud. We can't just pretend that we don't know anything. Lu Ping shook his head.
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