Chapter 51: The Return
During the winter vacation, Zhao Xiaolong returned to his home in Anxi and had a face-to-face battle with Liu Hong.
One is bitter, the other is dead and never looking back, the other is crying and scolding, the other is pretending to be deaf and dumb, sometimes the smoke of gunpowder is everywhere, and sometimes it is as cold as ice.
In the end, Liu Hong said to Zhao Xiaolong with great sadness: "Son, I really can't figure it out, I can do everyone's ideological work in the unit, why can't I convince my own son? Do you have a grudge against me in the past life and revenge in this life?"
Zhao Xiaolong replied: "You may not have understood the thoughts of everyone in the unit, but they are your subordinates, and they dare not argue with you, and they are not convinced." ”
During the Spring Festival in 2008, neither Zhao nor Niu had a good time.
On the evening of the Chinese New Year's Eve, Liu Hong called the families of his two brothers to his home, planning to have a reunion dinner together. The Zhao family finally swept away the depression and silence of the past, and the long-lost laughter sounded.
During the meal, Niu Xinguo's son Yuan Yuan joked to Zhao Xiaolong: "Long Long, why don't you bring your girlfriend back for us to meet?"
Liu Hong replied first: "He doesn't have a girlfriend." ”
Zhao Xiaolong defended unhappily: "I have a girlfriend. My mom didn't want to accept her. ”
Zhao Xiaolong's words stirred Liu Hong's sensitive nerves. She suddenly couldn't control her emotions, and counted Zhao Xiaolong in front of everyone: "What do you mean I don't accept? I wore out my mouth to do work for you, but you just refused to listen to a word." I tell you, no one wants to set foot in this house without my consent!"
When Zhao Xiaolong heard Liu Hong say such decisive words, his face turned pale, he threw down the chopsticks in his hand, stood up and rushed out of the house.
Everyone hurriedly put down the dishes and chopsticks and ran to the corridor to call Zhao Xiaolong.
Zhao Xiaolong rushed out of the unit door without looking back and disappeared into the vast night.
Everyone had to go home in a huff, not knowing what to do.
Zhao Qingsong glared at Liu Hong dissatisfied, and blamed her: "If it's a big New Year, you shouldn't criticize Long Long on this occasion." Children also have self-esteem. Home is home, and you don't think of everything as your leader's unit. ”
Liu Hong was so angry when he heard Zhao Qingsong's accusation that his apricot eyes widened angrily, and he picked up a teacup on the dining table and splashed the tea in the cup on Zhao Qingsong's body.
Seeing this, Niu Xinguo hurriedly grabbed Liu Hong and stopped him loudly: "Xiaohong, don't go too far!"
Liu Hong cried aggrievedly.
Niu Xinguo's wife Du Niya and Niu Xinjiang's wife Zhou Meili walked to Liu Hong's side and comforted her in a whisper.
Niu Xinguo turned around and said to Niu Xinjiang: "Xinjiang, you take Yuan Yuan and Tian Tian to the vicinity to find Long Long again." The weather is so cold, it is estimated that he will not go very far. Everyone else sat down and continued to eat, and they had to be happy during the New Year. ”
After such a toss just now, where is everyone still in the mood to eat, everyone has their own hearts to watch the Spring Festival Gala on the TV screen.
Niu Xinguo saw that everyone didn't move the dishes and chopsticks, so he had to put down the chopsticks in his hand. He proposed: "I have an idea, do you think it is suitable or not? Let's agree with Long Long and Zhen Zhen first." The children may be happy for a while, but maybe after two days, the freshness will be gone, and they will naturally disperse. ”
Liu Hong sobbed and said, "If you pretend to agree, they will go to the United States together." Where does Zhen Zhen have the money to study abroad?"
Chen Xiufang took over and said: "My pension has been saved more than 100,000 yuan, let's use it for them first." ”
Liu Hong pursed his mouth and said, "Your money is not enough for the journey." ”
Niu Xinguo made a pause at Liu Hong, and then continued: "We can't stalemate with Long Long to the end. This is not good for Long Long. It's a big deal, we will also pay Zhen Zhen. ”
Liu Hong hurriedly stopped: "Big brother, you are crazy! Why should we pay her!"
Niu Xinguo patiently explained to everyone: "Whether we pretend to agree, or give Zhen Zhen money, everything is for the future of Long Long and the harmony of your mother and son." Think about it. Of course, it's worth the money. Isn't that right?"
Everyone felt that Niu Xinguo stood tall and saw far, and the reason was clear, so they nodded in agreement.
Zhao Qingsong said coldly: "That's it." Your safe is full of money, and you won't take it out to spend it on your son. Who are you going to leave it for?"
Everyone looked at Liu Hong with amazement.
Liu Hong flatly denied it: "Zhao Qingsong, I think you are talking in a dream, right? I'm a wage-earner, where is the money?"
Zhao Qingsong wanted to speak and stopped.
With the support of relatives and the arrangement of Liang Jincai and Lin Yuan, Zhao Xiaolong and Zhen Zhen happily went to the United States and began their study abroad careers in sunny California.
Liu Hong was really unwilling to give his son to that rural girl. She has seen Zhen Zhen's photos: not tall, fleshy, dark skin, thick lips, no looks, no figure, she is a typical ordinary girl, not worthy of her own dragon at all!
One day, Lin Yuan called Liu Hong from Liangzhou: "Sister, about Longlong, Liang always has a good idea: we can use the underworld to scare that rural girl." As long as my sister is not soft-hearted, things will definitely succeed. ”
Liu Hong felt that it was inappropriate, and resolutely denied it.
A few days later, Lin Yuan called again: "Sister, I came up with a good idea." Recently, I happened to be traveling to the United States, and I could stop by to meet Long Long and his girlfriend. I quietly asked her out and stuffed her with a sum of money to break up with Long Long. ”
Liu Hong thought that this idea was good, so he said: "My sister is still smart! People die for money, and birds die for food." You advance the money for me, and I'll send it to you. ”
Lin Yuan said boldly: "My sister will see the outside when she says so." ”
More than two weeks later, Liu Hong received a sudden call from Zhao Xiaolong's school: Zhao Xiaolong had mental problems because of his girlfriend's refusal to say goodbye, and asked his parents to deal with it quickly.
Liu Hong was stunned after answering the phone: I am such a child, what should I do if it is abolished? While scolding Lin Yuan for having a bad idea, she asked Zhao Qingsong to quickly complete the procedures for leaving the country through the green channel, and then stumbled to the other side of the ocean.
Liu Hong met Zhao Xiaolong at a public hospital.
Zhao Xiaolong was depressed and looked sluggish, and saw Liu Hong speechless.
Liu Hong's heart was like a knife, and he rushed up and hugged his son and cried loudly.
The doctor came over and stopped her.
Liu Hong took the doctor's arm, translated through Zhao Xiaolong's Chinese classmates, and repeatedly begged the doctor to restore his son's mind at any cost.
Fortunately, Zhao Xiaolong's condition was detected early, and the treatment was very timely and effective, coupled with Liu Hong's loving motherly care and thoughtful and meticulous care, Zhao Xiaolong quickly recovered his health.
Zhao Xiaolong experienced the double ordeal of his mother and girlfriend, and suddenly came to his senses. He solemnly told Liu Hong: "Mom, don't worry, I want to say goodbye to the past and start my life again." ”
Liu Hong's tears fell uncontrollably like beads with broken threads. She couldn't believe that her son was completely healed.
She carefully observed for two days before she finally determined that Zhao Xiaolong's condition had improved, and her mind had really repented. Her hanging heart finally let go.
However, Liu Hong added another layer of guilt to his heart: if he knew that it would be like this, it would have been better to agree happily at the beginning, and it would not have caused the tragic situation today.
She vowed to respect Long Long's choice in the future and let the child have a healthy body and mind.
Liu Hong made a long-distance call to his superiors, explaining that the situation was extended for a few days off, and he took care of Zhao Xiaolong for another week.
A distant cause beckoned her.
She will continue to fight.
After Liu Hong returned to Anxi, he met with Guo Mingkai. She solemnly gave him a set of coffee-colored casual suits that she had bought for him: "Do you like it? Your skin is white, and you can wear any color appropriately. ”
Guo Mingkai smiled and said, "Thank you so much." How much does this outfit cost?"
Liu Hong said angrily: "You have helped me so much, what is the money for a piece of clothing." ”
Guo Mingkai said with a smile: "Helping is a business matter, and receiving your gift is to get a kickback." ”
Liu Hong also smiled: "Just take it as a gift from your sister." ”
Guo Mingkai said: "I, who is the eldest brother, should also give you a gift." ”
Liu Hong smiled brightly: "Your happiness is the best gift for me." ”
Guo Mingkai has never seen Liu Hong when he was young, otherwise he would definitely agree that Liu Hong in front of him is the most feminine in her life. The dignified and beautiful face, white and delicate skin, noble and delicate dress, and capable and bright attitude and way of doing things all made Guo Mingkai look down on her.
Indeed, the years do not seem to have brought any damage to Liu Hong's appearance. The experience of maintenance, makeup and life makes Liu Hong, who is already a twilight beauty, glow with a mature and elegant halo.
Guo Mingkai told Liu Hong: "Recently, the provincial party committee has strictly grasped the unhealthy trend in the selection and appointment of personnel, and has not used all those who run for official positions, seriously dealt with those entrusted with intercession, and has strongly resented the masses. ”
When Liu Hong heard this, he began to think about his future: the Cultural Bureau is not a place to stay for a long time, so he should return to Anxi TV. The TV station is the birthplace and base of his career, and it is also a treasure place of feng shui for his own rise and success.
She told Guo Mingkai what she thought in her heart and asked for his opinion.
Guo Mingkai thought for a while after listening to it, and nodded in agreement.
On the morning of May 12, Liu Hong received a notice: Qin Muduo, director of the Anxi Municipal Radio and Television Bureau, ruled and retired at the end of his reign. Comrade Liu Hong succeeded Qin Muduo as secretary of the party group and director of the Bureau of Radio, Film and Television.
After Liu Hong received this notice of appointment, he was both happy and regretful. I am happy that I have returned to the radio and television system less than two years after leaving the TV station. It is a pity that in reality power is not realized, and it is separated from the press and propaganda under the skin of administrative management. Anyway, let's go back and talk about it first. Liu Hong quickly adjusted his mood.
During the lunch break, Liu Hong couldn't sleep excitedly, picked up the phone and chatted with Dong Xiaoli, Xiaoyue, Feng Qin and others, learned about the latest situation of the radio and television system, and talked about the bright future of the Radio and Television Bureau.
Liu Hong didn't bother to pack up the items in the office, and hurried to the building of the Radio and Television Bureau. In addition to preparing for the handover with Qin Muduo, she also had to talk to him about other things.
It turned out that Liu Hong introduced Mei Lan, the daughter of Mei Zizhen, director of the Municipal Taxation Bureau and the host of the TV station, to Qin Muduo's son Qin Jiannan as a girlfriend. Mei Lan and Qin Jianan's relationship is natural, and they are ready to hold a wedding ceremony this Sunday.
On May 18, Mei Lan and Qin Jianan's wedding was held at the Central Asia Hotel as scheduled.
Qin Muduo is usually amiable, good at making friends, and has excellent popularity in the Radio and Television Bureau. Therefore, all the leaders and many employees of the organs, television stations, and radio stations of the Radio and Television Bureau came to attend the wedding. For a time, the Central Asia Hotel was full of people, festive and laughter.
Qin Muduo saw that the time for the wedding was coming soon, but Liu Hong's seat was still empty. No one can lack a big matchmaker Liu Hong.
Qin Muduo was a little anxious, and took out his mobile phone to call Liu Hong.
Liu Hong said happily on the phone: "Such a major event is a knife in the sky and an awl on the ground, and I will definitely come to drink your family's happy wine! Don't worry, Director Qin, I have already arrived at the door of the hall." ”
Director Qin hurriedly looked at the door, only to see Liu Hong's eyes not squinting, and he came with all his money, walking on the Avenue of Stars like a movie star participating in the Cannes Film Festival.
Liu Hong was wearing a fuchsia suit and skirt, a goose-yellow silk scarf tied around his neck, black stockings on his legs, a pair of jet-black shiny semi-high-heeled leather shoes, a delicate kun bag hanging in the elbow socket of his right arm, and his carefully makeup-made face was radiant.
All the people in the hall stopped talking and focused their eyes on Liu Hong.
Everyone was quiet for about 3 or 4 seconds, and the audience resounded with warm and long-lasting applause under the leadership of Qin Muduo.
This is what Liu Hong dreams of. In order to show her return to glory, she specially called Lin Yuan, who was far away in Liangzhou, to agree on how to appear at the wedding and how to dress up. She wants to use this kind of appearance ceremony to announce to people: I, Liu Hong, are back.
Liu Hong showed a kind smile on his face, looked around and nodded slightly to the guests, walked under the guidance of the waiter, walked to his seat and sat down elegantly.
At the moment when she sat down, a loud but clear voice came from the hall: "Pretend!"
Liu Hong's heart couldn't help but "chuckle", and on the surface he pretended not to hear, but quietly swept the afterglow of his eyes to the place where the sound came from. She saw He Chunyan and Yang Li: He Chunyan's expression was cramped and uneasy, and Yang Li had a contemptuous expression, her eyes looking directly at Liu Hong.
Liu Hong thought in his heart that there was no need to deal with her in public, so he naturally turned his face to other places without changing his face, and sighed secretly in his heart: "The road ahead will not be smooth." Liu Hong, hold on!"
The wedding started on time.
In the sound of cheerful music, Liu Hong took the stage as a matchmaker and a special guest to speak for Mei Lan and Qin Jianan's marriage. She stood beside the two newcomers, with a noble demeanor, a sincere tone, a sweet voice, and generously sent her best wishes.
Subsequently, Liu Hong, Qin Muduo and his wife, Mei Zizhen and his wife drank the happy wine, and toasted frequently with the crowd that flocked to them.
It has been a long time since Liu Hong was transferred to the Cultural Affairs Bureau to drink fine wine like this. In order to celebrate Mei Lan and Qin Jiannan on tying the knot and reconciling for a hundred years, in order to return to radio and television and make a successful appearance, Liu Hong did not refuse. Before she knew it, she had drunk a little too much, and her face was flushed.
Liu Hong's mind was still very sober at this time. She also remembered Lin Yuan's last advice to herself: accept it when you see it.
So, she told Qin Muduo and Mei Zizhen apologetically: "I have other urgent matters to deal with, so I'll go first." ”
Qin Muduo and Mei Zizhen: "Thank you so much! ”
Liu Hong warmly shook hands with the farewell person and said goodbye, and then walked out of the hotel and got into his own car.