At the Nanzhou Airport, Chen Xing, Xiao Guodong, and Zhou Zhijin were waiting for the flight to the capital. They were delayed for a few days in Zhenhai City to deal with the public opposition. When Xiao Guodong and his secretary Zhou Zhijin were about to return to the capital, it was already New Year's Eve. Chen Xing happened to arrive at the capital first, so the three of them traveled together.
You can't stay at home for more than two days and have to return to Nanzhou. While waiting for the flight, Xiao Guodong chatted casually with Chen Xing.
Well, I'm on duty on the third day of the New Year, so I have to rush back. Chen Xing nodded with a smile. I can only stay at home for two or three days. I'm in a hurry, so I can't have a good rest during the New Year.
Chen Xing, then you can just stay in Nanzhou and have a good rest for two or three days, so you don't have to run around. Zhou Zhijin joked.
It was rare to go home during the New Year. No matter how tired he was, he had to go back. Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. No one could avoid this home complex. If not, there would not be such a huge army returning home every New Year.
They chatted and laughed to pass the time. Soon, Chen Xing saw a person he didn't want to see enter the lounge. It was Wang Zheng, the Deputy Mayor of Xingan City. When Chen Xing saw Wang Zheng, Wang Zheng obviously also saw Chen Xing. He was slightly startled. When he saw Xiao Guodong and Zhou Zhijin beside Chen Xing, Wang Zheng hesitated for a moment, then walked up with a smile. Brother Guodong, why are you in Nanzhou? Are you going back to the capital?
Well, I went to Zhenhai to deal with some matters. You are also going back to the capital. Xiao Guodong faintly nodded at Wang Zheng. He did not have a good impression of Wang Zheng. He only felt that Wang Zheng was a two-faced person who liked to backstab others. Xiao Guodong was disgusted by this. Only Zhang Ming had a good relationship with Wang Zheng, and the two of them had only interacted a few times.
Good, today was New Year's Eve. Go back for the New Year. Wang Zheng smiled and turned to look at Chen Xing. He asked Mayor Chen, "Are you going to the capital? Why not back to Jianghai?
Why can't I go to the capital first? Mayor Wang's question was a little strange. Chen Xing curled his lips slightly.
That's right, it seems like I've said too much. Wang Zheng said with a fake smile. He ignored Chen Xing and nodded to Xiao Guodong. "Brother Guodong, when we arrive in the capital, let's hang out again if we have a chance. I'll sit over there. I won't disturb you."
"Okay." Xiao Guodong nodded slightly. Their friendship couldn't be more ordinary. He didn't want to deliberately pretend to be courteous to Wang Zheng. To put it bluntly, Wang Zheng wasn't qualified to make him smile. In the eyes of others, Wang Zheng's identity was shocking enough. He was the son of the Deputy Premier and definitely the son of a high-ranking official. But in Xiao Guodong's eyes, it wasn't a big deal. Apart from the family members and descendants of the few members of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee, and the only surviving descendants of the older generation of revolutionaries, Xiao Guodong didn't need to deliberately make friends with anyone. Moreover, his ambition wasn't an official career. Now that he had come this far, Xiao Guodong had no other goals. He was also an expert in the field of nuclear technology. Compared to the official hat on his head, Xiao Guodong was more interested in the attention and application of nuclear technology. His biggest wish was to see the level of the country's nuclear technology truly comparable to the two nuclear powers, the United States and Russia. This was his lifelong pursuit.
This Young Master Wang was really arrogant. He didn't know why the Wang family sent him to Nanhai Province. Wang Zheng didn't greet him just now, but Zhou Zhijin wasn't dissatisfied. After all, they didn't know each other. However, he believed that Wang Zheng must know that he was the third generation of the Zhou family. They hadn't been in contact before, so Wang Zheng didn't greet him and didn't even look at him. This showed Zhou Zhijin's character. Zhou Zhijin's impression of this Young Master Zhang, who he had heard of in rumors, plummeted.
He was used to being arrogant. Xiao Guodong glanced in the direction of Wang Zheng. As for why the Wang family sent him to Nanhai Province, it was really hard to say.
Xiao Guodong turned back to look at Chen Xing. "Chen Xing, could it be that Wang Zheng deliberately came to Nanhai Province to compete with you? I remember that Wang Zheng was also hot on Zhang Ningning's heels. He's already famous in Beijing's high-ranking officials' circle. In the end, he was won by you. Who knows, maybe Wang Zheng really came to Nanhai to compete with you. Otherwise, why would he come to Nanhai? With his father's ability, he could go to any province. It's much better to go to the developed provinces in Huadong than Nanhai."
Brother Xiao, if you ask me, I'm even more confused. Who knows why Wang Zheng came to Nanhai Province? Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. It's true that he made trouble for me as soon as he arrived. Originally, the petrochemical industry base in the province was going to be located in our city, but he interfered as soon as he arrived. Now there are variables. Because of this matter, I'm still having a headache. Today, when I go to Beijing, Brother Zhang said that he would introduce me to the boss of Sinopec. At that time, I'll see if I can exert some influence on the province.
Is that so? It seems that he really came to Nanhai for you. Look, he wants to snatch political achievements from you as soon as he arrives. I'm right. " Xiao Guodong laughed in a low voice. The look on his face was quite gloating. They didn't speak loudly. Wang Zheng was sitting not far away. They didn't want their words to be heard by Wang Zheng.
When we get on the plane, I hope the seats are not too close to each other. Otherwise, I'll be depressed to death on the way. Chen Xing laughed.
Don't worry about him. Let's sit in our own seats and pretend that we didn't see anything. Xiao Guodong laughed.
The three of them chatted for a few more minutes. The screen in the lounge also indicated that the flight had arrived. The three of them took their boarding passes and boarded the plane. It seemed that Wang Zheng didn't want to squeeze with them. He deliberately waited for them to board the plane first before he boarded the plane unhurriedly. However, their seats were all in the first-class cabin, so they often saw each other.
The two-hour flight passed in the blink of an eye. The plane landed at Beijing Airport. Zhang Ningning and Zhang Yi had already driven the car into the airport and were waiting. When they saw Chen Xing get off the plane, they waved at him from afar.
Eh, why is he with Cousin Guodong? Zhang Yi was very surprised to see Xiao Guodong beside Chen Xing.
Maybe it's a coincidence. Zhang Ningning also narrowed her eyes, which were curved into crescent moons, revealing her joyful mood at the moment. She had already walked forward.
Oh, Ningning is here to pick you up. No one in our family has this kind of treatment. When Xiao Guodong saw Zhang Ningning, he teased Chen Xing. Tsk tsk, a grown girl really can't be kept at home.
Brother Xiao, maybe he's here to pick you up. As Chen Xing spoke, he had already quickened his pace.
I don't have that kind of luck. Xiao Guodong laughed and shook his head. He almost couldn't catch up with Chen Xing's pace. Look, when he saw his wife, he helped me leave Brother Xiao behind.
Chen Xing laughed. At this time, he couldn't care less about Xiao Guodong's teasing. He smiled and gave Zhang Ningning a big hug. Smelling the unique body fragrance of Zhang Ningning, Chen Xing thought in his heart, It's more comfortable to hug my wife. But why can't men resist the temptation of the outside?
Brother Guodong, why are you together with Chen Xing? At this time, Zhang Yi also walked towards Xiao Guodong, a fawning smile on his face. He was a little afraid of this cousin of Xiao Guodong, because Xiao Guodong was a decent person and did things more seriously. He wasn't like the two brothers who fooled around. In the circle of high officials in the capital, the two brothers of the Zhang family were considered rather wild. Seeing Xiao Guodong, the usually lawless Zhang Yi became as obedient as a child.
I went to Zhenhai to take care of some matters and was delayed until today. I came back with Chen Xing. Xiao Guodong smiled and patted Zhang Yi's shoulder. Little Yi, when are you going to settle your marriage? Don't let your father worry.
Brother Guodong, this matter is not urgent, not urgent. Zhang Yi's face was bitter. He thought to himself that every time this cousin met him, he would bring up his marriage. It really made him depressed. Wasn't the eunuch worried when the emperor wasn't anxious?
Not anxious? Look at you, you're already in your thirties. If you're not anxious now, when will you be anxious? There are so many bachelors now, more men than women. When you become an old man in the future, you'll just have to wait to be an old bachelor. Xiao Guodong glared at Zhang Yi.
Brother Guodong, you're right. However, there's another saying in reality. Those who suffer from drought die, those who suffer from floods die. Brother Guodong, we don't have to worry about not being able to find a wife. Zhang Yi said with a cheeky smile. It was true that there were more men than women, but some people had countless women, while others couldn't even find a wife. The resources of this society were always unevenly distributed. The rich and powerful made up a small portion of the population, but they enjoyed the majority of the resources. Zhang Yi was a legitimate descendant of the Red Family, and the Zhang family was still one of the top nobles. As a descendant of the Zhang family, would he have to worry about not being able to find a wife?
Hmph, don't spend all your time with those messy women. Hurry up and find a proper woman to marry. Once you're married and have children, you can be like a man and understand the responsibilities of a man. Xiao Guodong lectured Zhang Yi.
Alright, alright, I'll listen to Brother Guodong. I'll hurry up and find a wife. Zhang Yi wiped the sweat off his forehead. In front of this big cousin, he could only quickly admit defeat. It was a pity that his Second Young Master Zhang's friends were all socialites and rich women, but in Xiao Guodong's mouth, they became messy women. Zhang Yi's gloominess was indescribable, but he didn't dare to retort. Otherwise, Xiao Guodong's lecture would definitely bombard him to the point where he didn't know what was going on. It was better to obediently listen to Xiao Guodong.
As the few of them spoke, Zhang Yi saw Wang Zheng behind them. The corners of his mouth curled up. Heh, what's going on today? You guys are all on the same flight.
It's New Year's Eve, and you're all rushing back to the capital. It's not strange to bump into each other. Xiao Guodong turned to look at Wang Zheng and said softly.
Zhang Yi, you're here to pick up Brother Guodong. Wang Zheng greeted Zhang Yi and slowly walked behind. He didn't want to come over, but since Zhang Yi saw him, Wang Zheng couldn't pretend that he didn't see him. He had some relations with the Zhang brothers. Although his relationship with Zhang Yi's big brother, Zhang Ming, was slightly better, it wasn't like he didn't have any relations with Zhang Yi. He could only walk over.
Ningning and I are here to pick up Chen Xing. We didn't expect Brother Guodong to be together with Chen Xing. Zhang Yi smiled.
Is that so. Wang Zheng laughed dryly. Zhang Yi knew that he didn't like Chen Xing, but he still deliberately said that. It was really not giving him any face. Wang Zheng was a little unhappy, but he couldn't show it on his face. He just smiled at Zhang Ningning, which was a greeting. He didn't want to be snubbed anymore. The goddess he used to pursue had become someone else's wife, and she didn't like him either. Wang Zheng felt uncomfortable standing there. When he saw someone get out of a car that had just stopped, Wang Zheng's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said. Shaoyuan, you're here. I'll make a move first.
After Wang Zheng finished speaking, he immediately left. He didn't want to stay and cause trouble for himself. Shaoyuan was his wife. Her full name was Li Shaoyuan, and she was from the military's Li family. The two of them had been married for less than two months, so they could be considered newlyweds. However, they only went on a honeymoon for half a month before Wang Zheng went to Nanhai. He wasn't someone who liked to stick with his wife. If there was a chance to separate from his wife using work as an excuse, Wang Zheng was more than happy to have it. Otherwise, how could he fool around outside? Although it was good to have a wife, the flowers at home were not as fragrant as wild flowers.
Wang Zheng walked to the front and left with his wife's shoulder. He didn't ask his wife to come over and greet Xiao Guodong. Li Shaoyuan knew Xiao Guodong, Zhang Yi, and the others.
That was Wang Zheng's wife. Zhang Yi nudged Chen Xing's arm and pouted.
It was late at night, so he couldn't see clearly. Besides, who his wife was had nothing to do with him. Chen Xing smiled. His wife was by his side, so he wasn't interested in seeing other women.
Someone from the Li family. Heh, the Wang family had turned their son's marriage into a trading tool in order to seek help from the military. Zhang Yi pursed his lips. However, he was just saying that. Such a phenomenon was very common. Many high-ranking families also liked to use marriage as a means to maintain their family's prosperity and legacy. Even their Zhang family was no exception. Therefore, Zhang Yi knew that he had no right to mock others.
In that case, Wang Zheng's father-in-law was at least a Lieutenant General, right? Chen Xing asked curiously. He thought that if it was a Major General, Wang Zheng's father probably wouldn't be interested.
Hmm, it was a Lieutenant General. Moreover, there was a high chance that the next batch of conferments would have a little gold star. Zhang Yi said.
Oh. Chen Xing was slightly shocked. A General was considered a big shot. At the very least, he would be at the top of the military.
As long as there was no official conferment, then it was hard to say. Everything could change. Xiao Guodong smiled. He looked at the time. He still had to rush back for lunch. He had promised to accompany his daughter for lunch. To someone like Xiao Guodong who had a strong sense of family, his promise to his daughter was no less important than his work. He urged Cui Zhangyi and the rest. Alright, we should get going. Get in the car.
Brother Guodong, you can decide where to eat. Zhang Yi smiled at the side.
You guys go eat yourselves. I'll go home. Xiao Qin is waiting for me for lunch. Xiao Guodong shook his head and refused.
Tsk, Brother Guodong, it's rare to see a family man like you. Zhang Yi smacked his lips and didn't insist. He wanted to have a drink with Big Cousin in the afternoon. Hearing Xiao Guodong's words, he knew he couldn't keep him. He turned to Chen Xing. Chen Xing, I'll introduce you to a Vice President of China Petrochemical in the afternoon. Don't be in a hurry to leave tonight. Stay in Beijing today. Tomorrow, go pay your respects to the old master. After that, you have to go back to Jianghai.
Alright, I'll leave after paying my respects to the old master tomorrow. Chen Xing nodded. He felt helpless. He had originally planned to stay in Beijing for half a day and pay his respects to the old master in advance. In the evening, he would fly back to Jianghai. He had planned to spend the night with his parents. However, since Zhang Yi said so, he couldn't reject. His wife probably hoped that he could stay in Beijing for the New Year's Eve as well. For married men, this was the only drawback of every New Year's Eve. Whether they spent it at home or at their wife's home, who knew how many family conflicts would arise.
As the car sped along the road, Chen Xing chatted with Zhang Ningning from time to time. The two of them didn't spend much time together, but their relationship was even better. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Chen Xing also enjoyed their time together.
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