Chapter 265: What Thoughts?

Zheng, where are you Why didn't you call me Did the City Agricultural and Rural Cooperative Bank invite you to dinner" Xiao Zheng had told Chen Hong when he came to Jingzhou City, but he was busy jus...Xiao Zheng called the driver: "Xia Zhong, come pick me up." 。“Mayor Xiao, I'm at the village entrance now. If it weren’t for this heavy snow today and my slow driving, I would have arrived already.” 。Xiao Zheng smiled and said, “Oh, you’re here early.” 。No rush, I haven't brushed my teeth or had breakfast yet, take your time. 。Xiao Zheng simply washed up, put on his suit, and came downstairs. 。Fei Qingmei saw Xiao Zheng come down and immediately said anxiously, "Son, why are you only wearing so little Aren't you cold"

Xiao Zheng thought to himself, there's a kind of cold that's when your mother thinks you're cold, it really is true. 。No matter how old you grow, in winter mommies will always tell you to wear more clothes. 。Xiao Zheng said: "Mom, I'm not cold" 。"Fēi Qīngmèi retorted, "Didn't you bring your down jacket yesterday" Xiāo Zhēng smiled and said, "What need for a down jacket..." 。We usually sit in offices with air conditioning, and we also take cars with air conditioning on our way. 。"Fei Qingmei thought for a moment and said, 'But when you go out, especially when you're going down to the village, you still need to wear it. Otherwise, with the sudden temperature changes, you'll easily catch a cold, you know'"

Xiao Zheng glanced at his mother who was serving herself porridge by the stove. Her skin was still quite fair, she didn't have many wrinkles, and her figure hadn't gotten too plump. Overall, she was still a respectable rural woman." 。Xiao Zheng couldn't help but recall the stories his parents used to tell him. His mother had once been a resident of the alleys in Beijing, a girl who grew up at the foot of the Imperial City. 。However, now that she and her father are both down on their luck in this small village, wouldn't she also want to go back to Huating Xiao Zheng said to Fei Qingmei: "Mom, when you have free time during the New Year, I will take you and Dad to Huating for a stroll" Xiao Zheng had only been to Huating once when he was in college. After starting work, things hadn't gone smoothly for him, and he had been stuck in Tianhuang Town, An County, for a long time, rarely going out. 。Until he met Xiao Jingyu and with the push of "Beautiful Village Construction," Xiao Zheng had more opportunities to visit Jinshui City, Hangcheng City, and Zhonghai City. 。The outside world is indeed very different, with its own unique charm. 。So, Xiao Zheng also wanted to take his parents, who raised him, back to Huajing for a visit. 。Fee Qingmei smiled and said, “It’s not necessary. " 。You are so busy now. 。In Beijing, neither me nor your father have any business. There's nothing interesting there if we go. 。Either sometime in the future, when you become an official in Huajing and get allocated a house, we can go then. 。"Fei Qingmei placed the breakfast in front of Xiao Zheng, a smile on her face. The latter half of her sentence was entirely a joke." 。

In her heart, she had never thought she could return to Huajing. 。She was just joking with Xiao Zheng. It's not easy to become a cadre and get an apartment in Huajing! Most people, even if they lived for two lifetimes, wouldn't be able to do it!

Fei Qingmei's intention was actually not to let her son worry about them. She didn't want him to think about taking them on vacation. As long as her son could manage his work and live a good life, that would be enough. 。To my surprise, Xiao Zheng took it: "Mom, you're right. Just going on a trip now wouldn't be very meaningful." 。After I go to work in Huajing, I will buy a house there and move back to Huajing with my parents. 。" Fei Qingmei was taken aback and quickly said, "Xiao Zheng, I was just kidding. Don't take me seriously." 。My father and I are doing very well now that we live in Green Water Village. We're content with our lives here. 。The rest of it, the outside world, doesn't concern us either. 。"You know"

Undoubtedly, Fei Qingmei didn't want to put extra pressure on Xiao Zheng. 。Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "Mom, I understand." 。I will do my best. 。"Happy New Year, Mayor Xiao and Aunt Fei!" Driver Xiao Zhong ran in from outside with two bottles of white wine and a roast duck in his hands, hurriedly handing them to Fei Qingmei. "This duck can be eaten at noon, and the white wine is for respecting Uncle Xiao." 。。Mayor Xiao gave us a raise this year, which isn't much. 。"Fei Qingmei turned to look at Xiao Zheng, who smiled and said, “Mom, since it’s Xiao Zhong’s heartfelt intention, just accept it.” 。At this point, if you were to refuse Xiao Zhong's affections, it would seem rather unfeeling. 。This doesn't violate any rules either. 。Fei Qingmei then asked, "Xiaochong, how many children do you have at home" Xiaochong smiled and replied, "Two children, they are sisters. The older one is eleven years old, and the younger one is five." 。"That's perfect," Fei Qingmei said. "Just wait a moment." 。"Fei Qingmei ran inside and took out two small red envelopes, plus two boxes of chocolate: “This is the New Year’s money for your two daughters." 。There's not much else, just two boxes of chocolates. 。Oh my, Aunt Fei, I can't accept this. 。"Xiao Zhong felt very embarrassed" 。Xiao Zheng also smiled and said: "Little Zhong, you should accept this too." 。It's only polite to return favors, from now on we'll be like family. 。When Xiao Zhōng heard the town mayor refer to himself as "one of their own," his heart swelled with joy. There would be many more opportunities to serve Mayor Xiao in the future, so he said, "Thank you, Aunt Fei! Thank you, Mayor Xiao!"

Fēi Qīngmèi brewed a cup of bamboo shoot and green bean tea for Xiao Zhōng. This was a local specialty tea served to guests, with a light flavor that carried a hint of saltiness. It was warm yet refreshing. 。Xiao Zheng threw another cigarette to Xiao Zhong: "Have a cigarette, have a cup of tea, and wait for me to finish breakfast. Then we'll set off." 。Xiao Zhong held a cup of steaming tea, stood at the doorway, smoking and watching the snow: "This snow is really heavy." 。"But now, the air feels so much fresher!"

Fei Qingmei said, "It will definitely snow tomorrow. You can come here with your wife and daughter to have a snowball fight. Lots of children from outside the village who are celebrating the New Year will also come back. It'll be so much fun then." 。Xiao Zhong smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go ask my wife and kids." 。Xiao Zheng let them chat there. He finished all the steamed dumplings, taro puree, fried eggs, and green tea his mother had prepared for him. He wiped his mouth with a napkin and stood up: "Xiao Zhong, let's go." 。Okay. 。Little Zhong quickly finished his last cigarette, put the teacup back on the table, and said, "Aunt Fei, I'll leave with Mayor Xiao first." 。Fei Qingmei said: “Okay, you guys take it slow.” 。"Aren't you coming back for dinner tonight" Xiao Zheng said, "I won't be coming back." 。"Fee Qingmei said, 'Then let's go to A Si Shuji's house for a meal!'"

Xiao Zheng was startled: "A Si Shuji Did he invite you to eat" Fee Qingmei said, "Yes, he made an appointment with your father a few days ago. He said that if you went to Chen Hong's house for the New Year's Eve dinner, we would go to A Si Shuji's house to eat, and he would send a car to pick us up." 。Xiao Zheng couldn't help but feel grateful towards Xin A Si. 。Although Xiao Zheng spent last night with his father, he couldn't have the New Year's Eve dinner at home today. He still felt a little guilty towards his parents. Unexpectedly, Xin A Si had already thought of this for him! He let his parents go to celebrate the New Year together in a lively and festive way. 。Xiao Zheng knew Xin A Si would come for the occasion, as long as his parents went, they would surely be happy. 。Xiao Zheng then said, "That's great, you guys go to A Si's bookstore, I feel at ease, just don't let my dad get drunk by A Si." 。"Fee Qingmei smiled and said, “I will be watching your dad.” 。Stepping out the door, the icy wind carrying snowflakes pierced through his clothes and into his bones. Xiao Zheng couldn't help but shiver. 。

I was just telling Mom in the house that I wasn't afraid of the cold, but it turns out the temperature outside has dropped to this extent. This suit feels like a shirt now, totally useless. 。so good! Secretary Lu is truly concerned about us grassroots workers!" Lu Zai said, "Jingyu ah, you've learned to flatter me for Anxian now!" Xiao Jingyu replied, "Who told me I've been working in An...