On the afternoon of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Chen Xing returned to Jianghai from the capital and booked a direct flight from the capital to Hai City. Chen Xing and Zhang Ningning went back to their home in Hai City to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Recalling the scene in the Zhang family's old siheyuan in the morning, Chen Xing felt an inexplicable depression in his heart. Man can conquer nature. These four words were nothing more than a self-motivation at the spiritual level. In the face of the natural law of birth, aging, sickness, and death, who could resist?
Thinking of Old Master Zhang, an all-powerful figure of the generation, an old man who could change the face of the country with a stomp of his feet, still couldn't resist the erosion of time. Today, when he saw Old Master Zhang, Chen Xing felt that Old Master Zhang's spirit was very poor. Although he could still sit with someone supporting him, Chen Xing even felt that Old Master Zhang would gasp for breath even if he spoke a few more words.
It was rare for the Zhang family to gather together to pay Old Master Zhang a New Year's greeting, but the seemingly joyous New Year's greeting made everyone feel a little worried. Old Master Zhang's health was like a heavy mountain pressing on everyone's heart. Even some of the younger generation, who could talk and laugh at the beginning, stopped smiling when they saw Old Master Zhang. In fact, Old Master Zhang's health condition had always been kept a secret. Some of the younger generation only knew that Old Master Zhang had caught a cold last time, but no one knew that Old Master Zhang's health condition had deteriorated to a certain extent. Most people also thought it was just a small cold, which was not important. They didn't know that for an old man like Old Master Zhang, a small illness was likely to be a fatal disaster.
No matter how prosperous a family was, it was impossible for it to remain glorious forever. Sooner or later, there would come a day when it would decline. This was just like the birth, death, illness, and old age. Once there was a peak, there would come a day when it would decline. Chen Xing didn't know how long the Zhang family's glory could last. As long as the old master was still alive, the glory of the Zhang family would continue. However, if a family didn't have the thought of being prepared for danger in times of peace, it would definitely decline rapidly. The glory of the Zhang family was built on the foundation of the old master's health. If the old master passed away, whether the Zhang family could continue to stand firmly at the top of the country's power would be a real test for the Zhang family. As long as the old master could get through this transitional period, the Zhang family's glory could continue. If not, it was inevitable for the Zhang family to walk down the peak of power. However, no matter what the result was, the Zhang family without the old master was actually not as good as before. This was an undeniable fact.
In the morning, when Le Qiangmin, who had risen to the top of the government, came to visit, Zhang Guohua was called in alone. It was probably because the Old Master had made some arrangements. No one knew the content of the conversation. Chen Xing knew that as long as Le Qiangmin, the super big boss of the Zhang family, could continue to stand firmly on the side of the Zhang family after the Old Master passed away, it would be beneficial for the Zhang family to get through the crisis and ensure the succession of the power of the Zhang family to the greatest extent. However, all of this was still unknown. At present, the Old Master Zhang was still alive, and the things that happened later had not happened. Who knew what the future would be like?
"We're about to reach home. Mom and Dad will definitely be very happy to see you." On the plane, Chen Xing said to Zhang Ningning with a smile. He didn't talk much about the Old Master's health with his wife, afraid that it would make her sad. "It's the Spring Festival, so we should be happy.
I haven't seen them for a long time, and I miss them a lot. I don't know if they will like the gifts I bought this time. " Zhang Ningning smiled and said with a little worry. She was a filial woman. Chen Xing's parents treated her very well, and Zhang Ningning was filial to Chen Xing's parents, just like she was filial to her own parents. For this Spring Festival, Zhang Ningning specially spent a lot of effort to prepare gifts for Chen Xing's parents. She personally knitted a sweater for Chen Xing's parents. These were all made by Zhang Ningning in the evening.
"They will definitely like the sweaters knitted by their precious daughter-in-law. They are worth thousands of dollars. This is more valuable than the gifts you bought for them." Chen Xing said with a smile. Then he shook his head. "No, I was wrong. It can't be measured by money. The sweaters knitted by my Zhang Ningning are priceless treasures."
"Hmph, you only know how to say such things to make me happy." Zhang Ningning rolled her eyes at Chen Xing, but her face was full of smiles.
Time passed quietly as the two chatted. When the broadcast on the plane indicated that they would soon land at Hai City Airport, Chen Xing exclaimed, "Oh, so soon."
After getting off the plane, Chen Xing couldn't help but smile. In addition to his parents, he also saw Huang Ming. Who else could it be other than Lu Xiaojing beside Huang Ming? Chen Xing thought to himself, "Huang Ming even brought Lu Xiaojing home for the Spring Festival. It seems that the big day is really coming. In addition, Chen Xing also saw Yang Zhen and Yang Ming. He smiled helplessly and shook his head." There are really a lot of people coming to pick us up. It's the Spring Festival. Why bother so much? We can just take a taxi back. "
Although Chen Xing said so, the smile on his face was particularly bright. He took Zhang Ningning's hand and walked forward.
"Dad, Mom, you can just wait at home. Why did you come here?" Chen Xing walked to his parents and seemed to be blaming them, but the whole family showed happy smiles. At this time, Huang Ming and Lu Xiaojing didn't come up to them. Yang Zhen and his son also stood behind them. Chen Xing had just got off the plane, so it was necessary to let the family talk first.
"After knowing that you and Ningning were coming back, how could we sit still? But now there are people at home. It's very lively. The living room is almost full. Your uncles and aunts are all here." Chen Shuiping smiled, his face glowing. He stared at his son and looked him up and down. After a while, he nodded to himself. "Well, you didn't lose weight. Your mom and I were worried that you would lose weight because you were too busy with work.
How could that be? I eat well and sleep well. How could I lose weight? I have so many social engagements every day that my belly is bulging. " Chen Xing said with a smile.
While the father and son were talking, Zou Fang didn't stay idle. She took Zhang Ningning, her daughter-in-law, and showed great concern for her. She especially looked at Zhang Ningning's belly from time to time. Her expression made Chen Xing want to laugh. "My parents are going crazy because they want to hold a grandson."
"Today, thanks to Secretary Yang, we can drive the car into the airport to pick you up. Otherwise, we can't come in." At this time, Chen Shuiping looked at Yang Zhen. Their family was reunited, but they couldn't leave others out in the cold. Yang Zhen came to pick them up on the first day of the New Year. They couldn't ignore his kindness.
"Brother Chen, you are treating me like an outsider." Yang Zhen said with a smile. He called Chen Shuiping "Brother Chen" very smoothly. He was only two years younger than Chen Shuiping, but he didn't call Chen Shuiping by his name directly. Instead, he called him Brother Chen politely. At first, Chen Shuiping was really shocked and said that he didn't deserve it and asked Yang Zhen to call him by his name. However, Yang Zhen insisted, so Chen Shuiping had to agree. However, every time he heard Yang Zhen call him that, he still felt uncomfortable.
"Thank you, Director Yang." Chen Xing said to Yang Zhen with a smile. They didn't need to talk too much. They just needed to understand each other.
"Chen Xing, why are you still so polite to me? We don't need to say thank you to each other." Yang Zhen waved his hand unwillingly. He glared at his son and winked at the luggage in Chen Xing's hands. Yang Ming immediately understood and hurried forward. "Brother Chen, let me help you."
"No, it's nothing. I can carry it myself." Chen Xing almost couldn't help laughing. This father and son were really interesting. Yang Zhen called his father Brother Chen, and Yang Ming also called him Brother Chen. Chen Xing felt uncomfortable when he heard that, but he couldn't say anything. Yang Zhen and his son came to pick him up on the first day of the New Year. It was very thoughtful of them.
At this time, Huang Ming and Lu Xiaojing also came up. They weren't as mushy as Yang Zhen and his son, but they still showed some concern.
"Old Huang, it seems that we can drink your wedding wine soon. Should we hold it directly during the New Year? It will be more festive." Chen Xing joked.
He was teasing Huang Ming, but this time Huang Ming's answer surprised Chen Xing. Huang Ming chuckled and had a plan.
"Really?" Chen Xing looked at Huang Ming in surprise, then smiled and said, "I probably won't be able to attend the banquet you're holding in Sea City, unless you're getting married in these two days, because I have to rush back to the Nanzhou Province the day after tomorrow. But I think you and Little Jing will also hold another banquet in the Nanzhou Province, so I'll definitely attend."
"Okay, then it's settled. With you, the mayor, attending the banquet in Nanzhou will definitely be glorious." Huang Ming smiled. His wedding was going to be held in Hai City. After all, his parents and family were here. However, he knew that Chen Xing would only come back for a short stay in Hai City for two days. His wedding was tentatively set on the eighth day of the New Year. It was unrealistic to force Chen Xing to come. Anyway, as long as Chen Xing attended the banquet in Nanzhou, it would be fine.
"Huang Ming, if you don't mind an old man like me going to the banquet, don't forget to send me an invitation." Yang Zhen interrupted with a smile. Obviously, he was impressed by Huang Ming because of his relationship with Chen Xing.
"It's my honor that Secretary Yang is coming. I will personally deliver the invitation." Huang Ming smiled and nodded.
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