On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Beijing was still shrouded in a cold wave. The weather was very cold and the wind was very strong, but it could not stop people's enthusiasm for the Lunar New Year. Everywhere was filled with a festive atmosphere. The weather was cold, but everyone's heart was warm. The smiles on their faces were brighter than any other time of the year.
Zhang Guohua rushed to fly from Jianghai to Beijing early in the morning. When the flight arrived at Beijing Airport, it was already past nine in the morning. Chen Xing, Zhang Ningning, and his mother-in-law, Zeng Yun, went to the airport to pick up the plane. Zhang Guohua looked a little tired when he got off the plane. Last night was New Year's Eve, a day for family reunion. Thousands of families were enjoying the joy of family reunion. They were either sitting in front of the TV watching the Spring Festival Gala, going out with their families, or making dumplings and having a reunion dinner. However, as the governor, he was busy until very late. It was not that he was so dedicated to his work that he did not let himself rest on New Year's Eve. It was just that for the past two days, Zhang Guohua had been busy visiting everywhere during the day, so some things could only be dealt with at night. During the Lunar New Year, Zhang Guohua planned to stay in Beijing for a while longer.
He was busy until almost one in the morning and woke up early in the morning to catch the plane. Zhang Guohua did not sleep very well. On the plane, he even took a nap for a while. However, when he got off the plane and saw his wife, daughter, and his son-in-law, Chen Xing, Zhang Guohua was a little more energetic. A smile immediately appeared on his face. Soon, Zhang Guohua shivered again and quickly put on the coat that he brought with him.
You did not rest well last night, did you? It's the Lunar New Year, but look at you, you are not in good spirits. Zeng Yun felt a little sorry for her husband. She pulled the coat on him.
After staying in Jianghai for a whole winter, it was really cold back in Beijing. Zhang Guohua smiled. He did not tell his wife that he went to bed very late last night. Otherwise, he would inevitably be complained about.
Of course, the winter in the south was warmer. Zeng Yun smiled. She had just gone to Jiangcheng to take care of her husband for a few days last month. The temperature in Jiangcheng was still ten or twenty degrees in winter. The coldest time was rarely below zero. Usually, it was more than ten degrees. Moreover, because her husband worked in Jiangcheng, she often paid attention to the weather in Jiangcheng. She looked at the weather forecast. Two days before the Lunar New Year, Jiangcheng suddenly became hot. During the day, it was as high as twenty degrees. She could wear any clothes. Zeng Yun was worried that her husband had forgotten that Beijing was relatively cold, so she called him yesterday to remember to bring a coat.
I think this coat was prepared by Xiao Yao for you, or you, or you would have forgotten. Thinking of her husband's temper, Zeng Yun rolled her eyes at her husband. The Xiao Yao she mentioned was Zhang Guohua's secretary, Yao Fei. Because Yao Fei was from Jianghai, he didn't come to Beijing with Zhang Guohua during the New Year.
"That's right. Xiao Yao gave it to me when he sent me to the airport today. Otherwise, I wouldn't have remembered." Zhang Guohua smiled and patted his forehead. The closer it was to the Lunar New Year, the busier he was. As the governor, he was busy thinking about work. How could he remember these small details in life? As soon as his wife hung up, Zhang Guohua immediately forgot about it.
The couple talked for a while. Zhang Guohua looked at his daughter lovingly. "Ningning, how have you been recently? Are you pregnant? Have you rested well? You have to eat more supplements and take care of your body. This is good for the child.
"Dad, don't worry. I have gained a few pounds recently. I don't know if I will become a big fatty. What will I do in the future?" As Zhang Ningning spoke, his face became bitter. He seemed to be worried that he would not be able to recover his figure after giving birth. The expression on his face made people unable to help but laugh.
Zhang Guohua smiled and shook his head. He looked at the time and said, "Let's go. Let's hurry to the old man's place. The others may be waiting for us."
When he walked to Chen Xing's side, Zhang Guohua patted Chen Xing's shoulder. When the father-in-law and son-in-law met, their conversation was mainly about work. Zhang Guohua asked about Chen Xing's situation in Nanzhou with concern. He encouraged Chen Xing to do a good job in Nanzhou and to dare to take risks. The central government vigorously cultivated and actively promoted young cadres because they took a fancy to the vigor and vitality of young cadres. They also hoped to inject fresh blood into the gloomy system through the policy of making young cadres younger. They hoped that young cadres would have a spirit of reform and a spirit of forging ahead.
Zhang Guohua hoped that Chen Xing could achieve some results. This was Zhang Guohua's expectation for Chen Xing. A son-in-law was like half a son. Zhang Guohua only had one daughter, Zhang Ningning. Since his daughter had taken a fancy to Chen Xing, Zhang Guohua naturally regarded Chen Xing as his own.
The winter in the capital was getting colder and colder. Zhang Guohua sat in the car and sighed inexplicably. A trace of worry flashed across his face. He looked at his wife and asked, "Zeng Yun, has the old man been coughing these days?"
"He coughs occasionally. The doctor said that it was because he caught a cold a while ago. At that time, it caused a lung infection. Although the cold was cured and the lung infection was treated with antibiotics, the old man's weakened body functions would more or less leave a lingering illness. Zeng Yun was also somewhat worried.
"The winter in the capital is so cold. The old man should go to the south during the winter. It will be better this way, and it is also good for his health." Zhang Guohua frowned and said.
"Guohua, it's not like you don't know that the old man is used to staying in the siheyuan. He doesn't want to move at all. Besides, he is not used to leaving the capital." Zeng Yun shook his head and smiled bitterly.
While Zhang Guohua and his wife were talking, Chen Xing sat in the driver's seat and drove the car. He was distracted by their conversation, which was about the old man's health. There was a deep layer of worry in their conversation. Chen Xing was shocked. This was the most important thing in the Zhang family.
When they arrived at the old alley where the old man lived, the car passed several sentries before they could enter. These were the security forces in charge of guarding the old man. The security level of the old man was undoubtedly at the national level. As one of the few surviving revolutionary fathers, it could only be said that Zhang Guohua's treatment was very normal.
The siheyuan was very lively, and a lot of people had already sat in the hall outside. This was a rare lively day of the year. All the core members of the Zhang family were here. Usually, it was rare to see so many people here. However, although there were many people, they deliberately lowered their voices, for fear of disturbing the old man in the backyard. At this time, there were also guests. A super heavyweight of the Zhang family was coming to pay a New Year's greeting to the old man.
"Elder sister's family hasn't arrived yet?" Zhang Guohua walked into the hall and saw his second brother Zhang Guozhong sitting calmly. He walked over and asked.
"Not yet, but it should be soon." Zhang Guozhong nodded and glanced at Chen Xing behind Zhang Guohua. Zhang Guozhong had an unusual smile on his face. He was also a person who didn't respect his elders. In the Zhang family, he was a relatively strange existence. Compared with Zhang Guohua, who was a relatively decent brother, Zhang Guozhong felt that his brother's son-in-law was quite interesting.
"Dingping shouldn't come today." Zhang Guohua frowned slightly. The Dingping he mentioned was naturally Xiao Dingping, the husband of his elder sister, Zhang Xiaoru, the Vice Chairman of the Military Commission.
"He won't come. He accompanied No. 1 to the troops to express his condolences." Zhang Guozhong smiled and pointed inside. He lowered his voice a little. Chairman Qiang Min was inside and had just arrived.
"Oh?" Zhang Guohua's body trembled and his expression became much more serious. Le Qiang Min was the only member of the Standing Committee in the Zhang family. He was ranked third in the Standing Committee and had an important position in the entire Zhang family. He was second only to the Old Master. Last year, Le Qiang Min didn't come because he had a state visit. Zhang Guohua didn't expect that Le Qiang Min would take the time to come on the first day of the Lunar New Year. He didn't notice the car parked outside just now.
He should be leaving after a while. That person was going to the Northwest to express his condolences during the Lunar New Year. It was already thoughtful of him to specially come over. Zhang Guozhong's voice was very soft. Only he and Zhang Guohua could hear what he said.
As they were talking, the Old Master's personal secretary, Xiao Yuan, walked out. When he saw Zhang Guohua, Xiao Yuan's eyes lit up. He walked over and smiled. "Brother Guohua, you're here. The Old Master wants you to enter.
Little Xiao, didn't the Old Master invite me in? " Zhang Guozhong said with a smile. Even though Xiao Yuan was just an outsider, the core members of the Zhang family like them couldn't be more polite to him. Sometimes, when it came to trust, the Old Master trusted Xiao Yuan more than they did. Xiao Yuan had been serving the Old Master all year round. Moreover, Xiao Yuan had been the personal secretary for more than ten years. In fact, even if Xiao Yuan was an outsider, they had long treated him as one of their own.
"Brother Guozhong, it's better for you to have a cup of tea outside and wait first." Xiao Yuan smiled and had already invited Zhang Guohua in.
At this moment, Zhang Guohua's expression was even more solemn than before. It was fine if he didn't know that Le Qiangmin was also here. Now that he knew that Le Qiangmin was also inside, and the Old Master invited him in, Zhang Guohua also knew that this must be a very important meeting.
Zhang Guohua grinned at Xiao Yuan. He didn't mind that he wasn't invited in. He was just saying it casually. The Zhang family's resources and connections were all tilted towards Zhang Guohua, the third brother. They did their best to support Zhang Guohua. Zhang Guozhong didn't have any objections to this. He wasn't in the system, so there was nothing to be jealous of. Moreover, he had long given up on entering politics, so it wasn't like he didn't have any intention to help Zhang Guohua.
If the two brothers were to embark on official careers, it was hard to guarantee that there wouldn't be some estrangement and conflict. The current situation was the best. Zhang Guozhong was happy to live such a carefree and unrestrained life. Occasionally, he could even be a playboy, although he had already stopped being a playboy for many years. On the other hand, Zhang Guohua was carrying the Zhang family's flag and doing his best to ensure that the Zhang family's ship wouldn't capsize.
Chen Xing, come sit with me. It's rare for us to have a chat. Zhang Guozhong smiled and waved at Chen Xing.
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