"These people from the central government are really arrogant." Qian Xinlai watched them leave and muttered to himself.
After checking the time, Qian Xinlai turned around and returned to his office. On the first day of the New Year, the hotel's business was better than usual. Many people ordered meals in the hotel, and all the seats had been booked in advance. Although Wangshan was a little poor, it was a large prefecture-level city, and there were many rich people who did business outside. During the New Year, they had to have dinner with their relatives and friends. Rich people liked to pay attention to extravagance and face. As the only five-star hotel in the city, the business of the hotel was almost full these days.
Luo Ling knocked on the door and walked into Qian Xinlai's office. She was very curious about the guest who had just arrived. She opened her mouth and asked, "Mr. Qian, who just came? Why did you have to personally go downstairs to pick him up?
"Luo Ling, you ask too much. Don't ask what you shouldn't ask." Qian Xinlai stared at Luo Ling and said faintly.
"Yes, yes, I won't ask." Luo Ling was silent. She was most afraid of Qian Xinlai's eyes, which always felt like he was going to devour someone.
"By the way, where is that lunatic? Has she been staying in the guest house all this time?" Qian Xinlai raised his eyebrows and a trace of hostility flashed in his eyes. The lunatic he mentioned was naturally Xiang Xiurong. Qian Xinlai hated this woman to the core. He also hated himself for not being more decisive and directly ending her life.
"Well, she has been staying in the guest house all this time and has never come out. Didn't Secretary Chen send someone to Changxing City to pick up her husband? The couple stayed in the guest house for the New Year." Luo Ling nodded.
"This Chen Xing is really considerate." Qian Xinlai sneered.
"Mr. Qian, even if they come out, we can't do anything. Aren't there people around them to protect them?" Luo Ling said.
"I don't know where Chen Xing found the people to protect them. I have inquired about them. They are not from the Public Security Bureau, nor are they from the armed police." Qian Xinlai frowned.
Hearing Qian Xinlai's words, Luo Ling could only remain silent. Even Qian Xinlai didn't know the background of the other party, let alone her.
"Forget it. let's leave it alone. They are staying in the guest house, and we can't force them to come out." Qian Xinlai curled his lips and sneered. "Besides, even if I become that bitch, it won't solve the problem. It will only make Chen Xing keep a closer eye on me. This time, I'll take drastic measures. Hasn't Chen Xing been investigating me? I'll teach him a lesson."
As Qian Xinlai said this, he looked towards Luo Ling. We also have to keep an eye on that bartender girl and tell her to work harder. I reckon that Li Yong will be even more easily corrupted than Huang Jianghua.
"Good. Luo Ling nodded with a smile.
It was a quiet night. On the night of the New Year, many people were immersed in the joy of the New Year. In Mount Wang, when the turbulent undercurrent began to appear, even many people involved did not know about it. On the night of the first day of the New Year, Chen Xing had a good sleep. Last night, he had slept in his office. Tonight, he was sleeping with his wife in his arms. With the child by his side, Chen Xing felt more at ease than ever. He slept until dawn and did not have any dreams.
When the sun rose from the horizon, it heralded the arrival of a new day. For Chen Xing, the New Year was a time for family reunion and a rare day for him to relax. This morning, the family was going to visit his uncle's house. Chen Xing declined all the social engagements in the morning and declined some guests who wanted to visit.
The family just happened to fill a car. Chen Shuiping wanted to drive, but Chen Xing insisted that his father sit and drive. He was a leader outside, but he was just a son at home.
"Chen Xing, your uncle's house is in the countryside. It will take more than an hour to drive there." Zou Fang and Zhang Ningning sat in the back seat, helping to take care of the child.
"So far?" Chen Xing asked in surprise.
"You don't even know where your mother's family is. You're so incompetent as a son." Zou Fang shook her head and smiled.
"Mom, it's not that I'm incompetent. You've never taken me back. How would I know?" Chen Xing smiled bitterly.
"Chen Xing, haven't you heard it yet? Your mother is not talking about you at all. She is scolding me indirectly." Chen Shuiping said angrily.
"It's good that some people know. If you hadn't stopped me, I would have taken Chen Xing back to my mother's house." Zou Fang snorted.
"Dad, Mom, let's stop this topic. Don't quarrel anymore. When we arrive at my uncle's house later, don't make a fool of yourself." Chen Xing smiled.
Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang looked at each other and turned their heads away. They were not in the mood to quarrel. It was just that old couples liked to quarrel. It seemed to be quarreling, but in fact, it was a kind of pleasure in life.
The car was driving on the city road. Chen Xing had always thought that his mother was a native of the city. Now he knew that she was not. His mother just worked in the Forestry Bureau and his father taught in the No. 1 Middle School of the city, so they lived in the city. Now hearing his mother's words, Chen Xing realized that he really knew very little about his mother's family. In fact, he could not be blamed. His parents had never taken him to visit his mother's house. They had never mentioned anything about it at home. It would be strange if he knew anything about it.
His uncle, Zou Wengang, lived in the Yuanjiang District, which was actually one of the districts directly under the city. However, it was not the main city area. It was too far from the city. It took an hour to drive there. It was even farther than some of the neighboring counties and cities.
As he drove, Chen Xing thought about his encounter with Zhong Ling last night, and a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips. He and Zhong Ling were the kind of people who, even if they hadn't been in contact for a long time, still felt like old friends when they met. They were like bosom friends, but also like confidants.
Chen Xing, you have to concentrate when driving. Chen Shuiping reminded him. He saw that Chen Xing seemed to be a little distracted while driving.
"Okay, I'll concentrate." Chen Xing smiled and quickly calmed down. The life of his family was in the car. He could not be careless.
"You brat, I think you are used to being a leader. You have a special car to go and go out, and there is a special driver to serve you. You are not used to driving by yourself." Chen Shuiping scolded him with a smile.
"I haven't driven by myself for a long time." Chen Xing smiled. He had driven to Ningyun Mountain to burn incense yesterday. He had forgotten when was the last time he drove.
"I think you'd better stop by the roadside. I'll drive." Chen Shuiping waved his hand and smiled.
"Dad, it's okay. I'll concentrate. You don't have to bother me." Chen Xing smiled.
The car drove on the road. After arriving at the Yuanjiang District, Chen Xing did not know the way. Most of his activities were in the downtown area. He rarely came to the Yuanjiang District. When he was Zhou Mingfang's secretary, he followed him to the Yuanjiang District for research once. Later, he did not come here again. He was not familiar with the road here at all. As he drove, he listened to his mother's directions.
"His uncle's house is quite remote." When turning from the main road in the district to the township road, Chen Xing could not help but say.
"His family still lives in the countryside, which is a little remote." Zou Fang nodded.
The car drove on the township road for more than ten minutes, and then turned into a village road. It was also a cement road, but the road was not wide. At most, it was enough for two cars to cross. It seemed that they were about to reach his uncle's house. Chen Xing could even feel his mother's excitement when she gave him directions.
"I haven't been back for many years. I really can't recognize it." Zou Fang looked at the familiar and strange things in front of her, and her eyes were a little wet.
When they entered the village, Zou Fang found that she really did not know the way. To be exact, she was not quite sure where her brother's house was. The village had changed too much. The bungalows in her memory had become small buildings with three or four floors, and some families had even built five or six floors. In addition, the cement roads in the village had also been built, so she could not recognize it. She only remembered that in the past, only the road leading to the village outside was a cement road, and the road in the village was still a dirt road. Now, even the village was a cement road. She was a little dumbfounded. After entering the village, she actually did not know the way for a while.
Zou Fang called her elder sister. She did not tell her brother, Zou Wengang, in advance that she was coming back today. Although they had not contacted each other for many years, she actually had Zou Wengang's phone number on her phone, but she did not call him. Instead, she called her elder sister to ask for directions. Deep in her heart, she also had a kind of expectation, hoping to give her brother a surprise.
Zou Fang was on the phone, while Chen Xing looked out of the window from time to time. Yuanjiang District was the most backward district among the several municipal districts of Hai City, and it was also the farthest from the city center. However, the living conditions in the countryside were better than those in the most developed counties and cities in Mount Wang. It had to be admitted that there was indeed a big gap between inland cities and coastal cities. There was still a long way to go in Mount Wang. This was the only thought in Chen Xing's mind at the moment.
Zou Fang made a phone call. After telling Chen Xing where they were, she followed the direction her elder sister had told her on the phone and told him how to go. After driving about one or two hundred meters forward and turning a corner, Zou Fang put down the phone in her hand and looked at the bungalow in front of her with some excitement. The houses on the side had all been built, but the one in the middle was still a one-story stone house. Zou Fang knew that her brother's life had not been particularly good these years, but when she saw with her own eyes that the gap between him and his neighbors was so big, Zou Fang also felt inexplicably sad.
Wengang's family had not changed at all. At this time, Chen Shuiping also said bitterly. Seeing that his brother-in-law was not living a good life, although he had conflicts with him in the past, he did not gloat.
Chen Xing, Ningning, let's get out of the car. Zou Fang rubbed her eyes, not wanting others to see her gaffe.
Chen Xing, your maternal grandparents passed away a long time ago. In the past, I was brought up by your Big Uncle and Big Aunt. As the saying goes, an elder brother is like a father to me. Your Big Uncle's family is my maiden family. Even though I've never brought you here before, since you're here today, you must remember this place and remember where your mother married from. Zou Fang said with some sadness. She felt that her sister was very heartless. She had not come back to see them all these years.
"Mom, don't worry. I won't forget even if you beat me to death. I will be filial to my uncle later." Chen Xing nodded his head. Looking at his mother's expression, he put away his joking demeanor.
"It's not that you have not cared about Wengang all these years. You have asked your sister to bring money for Wengang several times. So you are not heartless. Don't think too much." Chen Shuiping seemed to feel his wife's thoughts and comforted her. After all, they had been married for more than 30 years. Chen Shuiping could guess what his wife was thinking at a glance.
The family walked forward. The old stone house looked a little shabby, but Chen Xing did not look down on it at all. After all, this was his mother's family.
Before they got close, Chen Xing heard the quarrel coming from inside. He turned his head and looked at his mother. He believed that his mother had also heard it. He saw that his mother looked a little confused and quickened her steps.
There was a fierce quarrel in the house. Outside the door, there were people looking in. Zou Fang walked in quickly. She happened to see her brother being punched and almost falling to the ground. She exclaimed, "Brother, are you okay?"
Chen Shuiping followed her. When he saw the scene in front of him, he immediately widened his eyes. Although he had quarreled with Zou Wengang, it was a family affair. No matter how they fought, it was a family affair. Even if he hated Zou Wengang, after so many years, it had long disappeared. Quarreling with his wife was just words out of anger. He did not really hate Zou Wengang. At this moment, when he saw someone hit Zou Wengang, who was still a young man, Chen Shuiping became angry. He rushed over quickly, pushed the young man who hit him, and said angrily, "What are you doing, little guy? Who asked you to hit him?"
The young man who hit him was pushed. He was stunned for a moment, and then his face became fierce. "Where did you come from? Let me tell you, don't meddle in other people's business, or I will hit you too."
"Tsk, do you have the ability to hit an old man?" When Chen Shuiping heard the young man's words, he laughed angrily. In the past few years, he had enjoyed the compliments and flattery of others. Those who wanted to curry favor with his son, Chen Xing, treated him like an emperor. This was the first time someone had spoken to him like this.
"I don't have the ability to hit an old man, but don't provoke me, or I will hit you too." The young man laughed grimly. He had been here several times. He recognized that the young man was not from Zou Wengang's family. At this moment, he pointed at Chen Shuiping. "It's none of your business. You'd better not meddle in other people's business. I won't argue with you for pushing me just now, but if you dare to hit me again, don't blame me for beating you up."
"If you have the ability, try to hit me." Chen Shuiping rolled up his sleeves, looking like he was about to fight. Although he was a teacher, he had a bad temper. Otherwise, he wouldn't have hit Zou Wengang, his brother-in-law, in a moment of anger.
Chen Xing walked in. When he saw his father's appearance, he smiled bitterly. He didn't expect his father to be so old, but his temper hadn't changed much. He thought that his father, who was always smiling, had already cultivated his character. Only now did he realize that his father's temper had always been there.
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