Coming out of Liu Danian's house, Chu Tianqi's steps were extremely brisk, not only because of his father's sudden awakening, but also because of his own phone call that allowed Changwen's family to have a happy and peaceful New Year.

From time to time, there are children in new clothes passing by in groups on the streets. They either set off firecrackers together, or chatted loudly about their world, about their ideals, in short, to express their joy.

The red lanterns hanging high in front of every house are lit up, giving off a soft and festive light. The red couplet, under the light, is so festive. A pair of neat sentences convey people's expectations for the coming year, their yearning for a better life, and their blessings for the country's peace and security.

In the air, bursts of aroma of meat and vegetables, mixed with the smell of firecrackers, wafted from time to time. Under the festive couplets and red lanterns, the whole village is filled with a strong New Year's flavor.

After walking a few steps, I returned to my home, and my mother's chatter could no longer be heard in the West House. Chu Tianqi gently lifted the curtain of the West House and walked in. His father had closed his eyes and fallen asleep, faintly hearing his even breathing as his chest rose and fell slightly. This kind of clear breathing movement and sound has never been seen in the more than 100 days since he was injured. Chu Tianqi was determined in his heart, it seemed that his father would definitely get better slowly.

Chu Tianqi gently sat on the edge of the kang, looked at his father's thin face, and thought about the recent events, and couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.

The things of life are really incomprehensible. Thinking about a week ago, I had wavered in my confidence in whether my father's body could recover, or even wake up. Unexpectedly, my father woke up in an inadvertent moment. He is still unclear about why his father woke up, it may be a matter of course, or it may be a coincidence. Whatever it is, but the father has woken up, that's the truth, it's a happy thing to be thankful about. Thinking about it a week ago, I was still feeling pressure because of Huang Jingzu's special smile, and then under the adjustment of Ning Junqi's few words, my troubles disappeared.

"There is nothing to do, and mediocrity disturbs itself. This sentence is true, a lot of troubles are looking for themselves. It is precisely because of our lack of confidence in some things, or because we care too much about gains and losses, that we often have the feeling of suffering from gains and losses, and add infinite troubles.

Firm belief and sunny attitude are the source of all happiness. Thinking of this, Chu Tianqi looked at his father, went down to the ground, and walked towards the east house.

In the east room, mother, sister, younger brother, and Niuniu are watching the Spring Festival Gala. Seeing Chu Tianqi coming in, my sister moved directly into the kang to make way for Chu Tianqi.

On TV, a young and beautiful female singer with extraordinary singing skills, a sunny and handsome actor, a strong actor, in pairs, are performing a song full of warmth and family affection:

“…… Mom prepared some nagging, Dad put together a good meal, talked to Mom about the troubles of life, and talked to Dad about work. I often go home to see, go home to see, even if I help my mother brush chopsticks and wash the dishes, the old man doesn't want his children to contribute much to the family, it is not easy to live a lifetime, just want to be reunited......"

The catchy melody, the unpretentious sentences, and the good interpretation of the four singers who seemed to "speak" and "sing" immediately resonated with the audience at the scene and in front of the TV.

Everyone couldn't help but hum softly, Niuniu sang the happiest, she sang while doing the action of washing dishes and beating her back. The childish voice and funny behavior caused the family to laugh, and the strong family affection suddenly filled the whole room.

This year's Spring Festival Gala program is really good, cross talk, sketch baggage, and "laughter" are good. The songs are catchy and easy to sing. And many programs are closely related to the times, not only the embodiment of the country's great events, but also the expression of the people's new life.

It may also be due to the state of mind, Chu Tianqi's family is looking at it with high spirits and unfinished business. Even her mother, You Chunmei, hummed two sentences from time to time.

After watching the Spring Festival Gala program, everyone went to sleep. Listening to his father's even breathing, Chu Tianqi also fell asleep quickly, and this sleep was very heavy and deep, very fragrant and fragrant.

……

As soon as I woke up in the morning, the aroma of dumplings wafted over and penetrated my nostrils.

It seems that he got up late, Chu Tianqi thought to himself, hurriedly dressed and got up, just finished washing.

The door curtain shook, Niuniu walked in from the outside, stretched out her little hand, and said crisply: "Uncle, happy New Year." ”

Looking at Niuniu's funny movements, Chu Tianqi said: "Niuniu has a good New Year." After finishing speaking, he deliberately did not move, but looked at her with a smile.

"Uncle, press the New Year's money. Seeing that Chu Tianqi didn't say anything for a long time, Niuniuxiao*'s face turned red, and she said it directly.

"Haha, uncle is ready for you. Chu Tianqi said, went to the side and took out a red envelope and handed it to Niuniu.

Niuniu smiled shyly, took the red envelope, and then opened it impatiently. When she took out a new stack of one-dollar bills from the red envelope, her eyes were already fascinated by happiness. She ran out of the Westinghouse happily with the banknote in her hand, shouting, "Rich, rich." ”

Chu Tianqi walked to the outhouse and saw his sister cooking dumplings. Embarrassed, he said, "I'm up late." ”

"Usually you have a lot of business, so we didn't call you, let you sleep more. Chu Lijuan said disapprerovingly.

……

After eating the dumplings, Chu Tianqi and Chu Lirui went to pay New Year's greetings to the elders in the village according to the usual practice. Although they are the only ones in the village, their father asks them to pay New Year's greetings to the village elders every year. It was precisely by relying on his helpful character and respect for the elders and the young that Chu Yuliang was able to gain a foothold in this village surnamed Liu, dissolve into it, and gradually gain the respect and appreciation of the villagers.

Chu Tianqi went to pay New Year's greetings to the elders in the village, and he took it for granted. But these elders have different feelings, they feel a lot, and more often they have a feeling of being flattered.

As a township leader, and an advanced figure in the city and county, I heard that he is still a favorite cadre of the secretary of the county party committee. In the minds of the people in the village, Chu Tianqi is no longer the hairy offspring who has studied well, let alone the "dog" in the mouth of his childhood playmate. Everyone sees him as a parent official, a great hero who stands up to the sky, and also sees him as the pride of Liulinbao.

Parents and officials and big heroes can come to the door, greet a farmer for the New Year, and give a big salute, how can this not move these people. They are both apprehensive and proud. And they also feel that this descendant has become an official and a hero, but his nature is still that good descendant of that pure servant, and he knows where his roots are.

Liu Sanye is the oldest and highest among the elders of the Liu family who are still alive in the village, and he is also the person with the highest prestige in the entire Liulinbao, so he naturally wants to be the first to go to pay New Year's greetings.

Seeing Chu Tianqi, who was going to pay a big salute to the New Year, Liu Sanye was very excited. His beard trembled, tears gleamed in his eyes, and he held them together with trembling hands. He even said, "Don't dare to be, don't dare to be." ”

Liu Sanye took a small bowl from the table, poured a glass of wine himself, and handed it to Chu Tianqi with both hands: "Child, good job, I think you will become a great weapon in the future, and the third grandfather respects you with a glass." ”

"Third grandfather, this can't be helped, and I should respect you. Chu Tianqi hurriedly gave in.

"No, I have to pay respect. I don't represent myself, but the whole village. Liu Sanye said firmly, "We are all optimistic about you, and I hope that no matter where you go, no matter how big the official is, don't forget the villagers, let alone the common people and tens of millions of people under your rule." ”

Chu Tianqi suddenly felt that this cup of wine was very heavy, it carried the trust of the elders of the whole village, and carried the expectations of many people like Liu Sanye, this cup of wine must be drunk.

Chu Tianqi took the wine glass with both hands respectfully, and said solemnly: "Third Grandpa, I remember your words, and I will never forget my roots." ”

Most of the officials may remember the words of a cloth cloth like Liu Sanye for five or six months, and they will remember it for three or two years. But Chu Tianqi has always remembered Liu Sanye's words, and this memory is a lifetime, because he deeply understands the meaning of the phrase "people-oriented" and the heavy weight in it.

After coming out of Liu Sanye's house and paying New Year's greetings to many elders, Chu Tianqi returned home.

……

As soon as he arrived at the alley in front of his house, Chu Tianqi froze, where did he get so many tricycles and motorcycles? He looked at his younger brother, and Chu Lirui also shook his head. Suspiciously passing through the air path in the middle of the car, Chu Tianqi and his younger brother returned to the courtyard.

Everyone in the house saw Chu Tianqi who had entered the courtyard, and they came out one after another.

The first person was Chang Hai, the village director of Gangou Village, and behind him were the village secretaries and village directors of several vegetable villages, and Liu Danian was also among them.

"Happy New Year, Chief Chu. Chang Hai said first.

"Happy New Year, everyone. ”

"Happy New Year, Chief Chu. ”

After everyone bowed to each other, Chu Tianqi looked at Liu Danian in the crowd, with a hint of inquiry and unhappiness in his eyes.

"Township Chief Chu, don't blame Lao Liu, I informed you. Chang Hai saw that Chu Tianqi had the intention of blaming Liu Danian, so he said, "Last night, Chang Wen told me the news that my uncle woke up. Today I told a few of them again, and they are all going to come to visit Uncle. ”

Hearing that it was not Liu Danian's notice, Chu Tianqi's expression softened, and he said with a smile: "Thank you, Director Chang, thank you." ”

Chang Hai saw that Chu Tianqi's face was already "gloomy", so he took out two hundred yuan from the pocket of his clothes and handed it over: "Township Chief Chu, this is to visit the uncle." ”

At this time, other village cadres also took out the money and said, "For the uncle." ”

Chu Tianqi's face turned cold, and he said in a stern tone: "Lao Chang, I am very grateful that everyone can come to see my dad, but don't make it too cheesy." ”

"We, we are just a little bit of heart. Chang Hai still didn't give up and said, "Besides, the uncle also spent a lot of money to see a doctor." ”

"I took the heart, put the money away, otherwise it would be too boring. Chu Tianqi's attitude was very resolute.

"Okay. Chang Hai picked up the money.

Chu Tianqi wanted to keep everyone for dinner, but everyone was worried about reuniting with their families and didn't stay. The village cadres originally wanted to express themselves to the leaders during the New Year, but the result was not a success, but they recognized Chu Tianqi more from the bottom of their hearts.