When it was almost two o'clock in the afternoon, the wedding banquet ended, and Chu Tianqi said goodbye to his friends and former colleagues who attended the wedding, and went straight to the county party committee. He first visited Zheng Yiping, then visited Wu Jinzhong, and sat with Zou Yingtao for a while.

Through the conversation, Chu Tianqi knew that the head of the organization department of the county party committee had been absent for more than three months, and Wu Jinzhong had been presiding over the work of the ministry as executive deputy minister, and he was very hopeful that he would go further. Zou Yingtao is no longer the deputy director of the government office, but has served as the director of the county civil affairs bureau and has become the head of the section-level department with real power.

Chu Tianqi sincerely praised the work of the county party committee under the auspices of Zheng Yiping, and also expressed his wishes for the progress of Wu Jinzhong and Zou Yingtao, and everyone on the other side praised Chu Tianqi and was amazed. Back then, Chu Tianqi was just an assistant to the township head, but in just six or seven years, he has achieved his current achievements, and it is indeed no wonder that everyone sighs. At this rate of promotion, how many years will it be worth?

After a cordial and friendly conversation, and declining the invitation to the dinner, Chu Tianqi set off from Yuchi County and embarked on the real way home. When driving out of the compound of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Chu Tianqi looked at the time, it was almost four o'clock in the afternoon.

The car turned left and left again, heading out of town. He got up early and drank a lot of wine at noon, and Chu Tianqi couldn't help but feel a little sleepy, so he leaned back in his chair, ready to close his eyes and recuperate for a while.

Suddenly, a bright color came into view, and Chu Tianqi hurriedly sat up straight and turned his head to look. A silver-gray "Hyundai" sedan had just stopped in front of the department store in front of the left, and a woman dressed in red walked out of the passenger seat, and the woman walked into the turnstile and entered the department store. Although they were some distance away, Chu Tianqi's eyesight was outstanding, and he could see the other party's face clearly at a glance, and the woman in red was Wang Xiaoying, who attended the wedding banquet together at noon.

Seeing Wang Xiaoying, Chu Tianqi's sleepiness immediately dissipated, and asked Lijian to stop immediately. The reason why he is no longer sleepy is not only because of Wang Xiaoying, but also because of the red clothes on Wang Xiaoying's body. This red dress, Chu Tianqi had seen it in the provincial capital more than ten days ago, and he had seen it twice, at that time he had basically identified that person was Wang Xiaoying, but he couldn't finally determine because he couldn't see that person's face.

Today, when Chu Tianqi saw Wang Xiaoying for the first time, he naturally thought of what he saw on January 25, and at the same time smelled a perfume smell, which was exactly the same as the smell in the elevator that day. That day, he was still doubting his judgment because of the different smell of perfume, but today he was relieved when he smelled it. The reason why he was sensitive to the smell of the perfume used by Wang Xiaoying was mainly because the other party had been spraying it very strongly, and he had always come to his side before, which made Chu Tianqi disgusted and disgusted, so he was deeply impressed. Seeing Wang Xiaoying for the first time today, the reason why Chu Tianqi suddenly realized was because he smelled exactly the same smell as in the elevator that day.

had already decided that Wang Xiaoying was the woman in red that day, but when he saw Wang Xiaoying's outfit, Chu Tianqi couldn't help but mutter. Today, Wang Xiaoying wore a black professional suit to the wedding, which was completely a female leader, and the woman in red that day was completely two styles, and the woman in red that day had long hair, but today's wedding scene was a capable short hair. Although Chu Tianqi also mentioned the events of that day at the wedding banquet, it was only tentative, and he never thought that Wang Xiaoying would immediately find a reason to leave.

Wang Xiaoying's departure at the wedding banquet made Chu Tianqi more confident in the previous judgment, but how to explain the long hair and red clothes?

Now Wang Xiaoying, who walks into the department store, is wearing red clothes and pants, and her long hair is fluttering, which is exactly the dress of the woman in red in the provincial capital. There is no doubt that this woman is the other woman, and the long hair is just a temporary wig. Thinking of Wang Xiaoying's categorical denial of being in the provincial capital, and then thinking of Wang Xiaoying leaving the wedding banquet halfway, Chu Tianqi had reason to believe that Wang Xiaoying's trip to the provincial capital must have an ulterior secret. But what's the secret?

The red shadow flashed again in front of him, and Wang Xiaoying, who had just entered, walked out of the department store again and was looking around. Noticing Wang Xiaoying's expression, Chu Tianqi immediately said, "Sharp sword, drive." ”

"Santana 2000" was immediately activated and headed out of the city.

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When it was getting dark, the car drove into the village of Liulinbao.

The streets of the village are empty, with few pedestrians, and even if they pass by occasionally, they are in a hurry.

Chu Tianqi knew that everyone in the village had two meals, and the afternoon meal had already been eaten, and the young people had gathered together to play mahjong, and the older generation must be preparing for the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner and the Spring Festival.

The car walked on the gravel road, bumpy and slow, and it took about ten minutes to walk from the entrance of the village to the village, and turned onto the dirt slope outside Chu Tianqi's house.

Suddenly, under the light, a familiar figure appeared in front. In the cold wind, the figure seemed so thin, so weak. Chu Tianqi didn't feel a sour nose and asked Li Jian to stop immediately.

"Santana 2000" stopped, Chu Tianqi pushed the car door and ran towards the figure, shouting "Mom" in a hoarse voice.

"Dog, what a dog...... Tianqi?" The man's warm call was none other than his mother You Chunmei, and You Chunmei had already walked briskly towards her son.

Before approaching, Chu Tianqi grabbed his mother's hand, "Mom, your hands are so cold, you are wearing too little, hurry up and go home." ”

"It's not cold, I wear a lot, I'm used to it. You Chunmei said, pinching her son's clothes, "I wear cotton jackets and pants, not like you just wear this." Let's go, go home. Let the descendants hurry into the house and drink some hot water. As she spoke, she greeted the car behind her.

After making a gesture towards the sharp sword, Chu Tianqi followed his mother and walked home. Li Jian drove the car and slowly followed behind, shining a light for the two women walking in front.

"Mom, why did you come out? You know I'm coming back?" Chu Tianqi asked as he walked. He didn't tell his family the news that he was going to come back early, so as not to worry about the second elder.

You Chunmei said: "I didn't know you were coming back, I came out to send guests, all the way to the stage, and I just returned to our door." ”

"Guest?, what kind of guest?" Chu Tianqi asked, "Is it from Yangmei's family?"

You Chunmei shook her head: "No." ”

"No, who else?" Chu Tianqi was a little strange. He knew that his family had moved in later, and he hadn't seen any relatives come for so many years, and he hadn't heard of any other relatives. The people my parents know are basically these villagers, and they are usually very familiar with each other, and they don't call them guests.

"I seem to know your dad, and I can't tell. As she spoke, You Chunmei pulled her son, "Get out of the way for that descendant and let him park the car at the door." ”

Chu Tianqi flashed to the side and gave way to the car.

"Santana 2000" slowly stopped at the gate. Sharp Sword got out of the car, opened the trunk, and took his things down.

You Chunmei hurriedly stepped forward to help: "Give me something, I'll get some." ”

"Auntie, you hurry up and go back to the house with the mayor, I'll just be alone. Lijian put the thing in his hand behind him and dissuaded.

"How can I let you take it alone?" You Chunmei insisted and went to pick up the things behind the sword.

Usually, he was used to the driver carrying the bag alone, but now seeing his mother helping, Chu Tianqi also hurried to pick up the things in the trunk.

Chu Tianqi went straight into the West House, and when he saw his father Chu Yuliang sitting on the edge of the kang, he called out "Dad".

"I'm back. After Chu Yuliang answered, he didn't say more, but got down from the kang, walked out of the West House, and went to greet Li Jian.

Although he felt that his father was slightly abnormal, Chu Tianqi didn't say anything more and continued to go out to get the things in the car.

In a short time, the contents of the trunk were already in the house.

After leaving "a little heart" for the "uncle and aunt", Li Jian drove away.

You Chunmei sent her out of the door, and kept telling Li Jian to "leave after eating" or "come back when you have time".

When his mother sent the sword, there were only the two members of the Chu family in the house, so Chu Tianqi asked, "Dad, who is here in our family?"

"Nothing. Chu Yuliang replied.

Chu Tianqi asked again: "Aren't they looking for you? What kind of guest is our family? Have I seen it?"

"You haven't eaten, have you?" Chu Yuliang replied, and then shouted outside, "Hurry up and cook." ”

"Tianqi, what do you want to eat?" said Mother You Chunmei, who walked into the house from the outside.

"I'm not hungry, I eat a lot at noon and drink a lot. Chu Tianqi hurriedly stepped forward, "Make a banquet in the county at noon, and it's two o'clock after eating." ”

"What's the matter? Your father-in-law eats three meals, and eats early at noon. As she spoke, You Chunmei immediately returned to the outhouse.

Immediately afterwards, the sound of lifting the lid of the pot, clearing the pot, and lighting the fire sounded.

"Mom, I'll help you. As he spoke, Chu Tianqi took off his windbreaker and went to the outhouse.

"No, you just have to wait. The mother used her hand to block her son.

"Knock knock" footsteps sounded, Chu Yuliang walked out of the back room, passed the mother and son, and went straight out of the door.

Listening to the footsteps gradually drifting away, until there was no sound, Chu Tianqi asked his mother: "Mom, what kind of guest is it?" ”

"That old thing, there must be some evil disease, and I am the same, the nose is not the nose, and the eyes are not the eyes. You Chunmei was indignant, "When I came at four o'clock, I had just finished washing the pot, and a man came in, saying that he was looking for your father." Your dad didn't say a word, just let me out, saying that he had something to say to that person. The first time I saw your dad like this, I wanted to say a few words to him, but when I saw a guest in front of me, I couldn't bear to say anything and hid out. I hadn't walked far from the hospital when I heard your dad yelling, 'What are you doing?' I didn't feel at ease, so I came back again, and just arrived at the gate of the hospital, I was going out with your father. He yelled at me and told me to stay away and get in the way. I saw that your father was going to eat people, and he hid in Sanhong's house in a fit of anger. After a long while, I came home, just in time for the man to go out, and I went to see him off. ”

"Ahem, ahem. Two coughs sounded, and Chu Yuliang entered the courtyard.

"The old stuff is back. You Chunmei muttered, then stopped talking and concentrated on burning the fire.

Chu Tianqi didn't speak again, but looked at his father who came in outside.

Chu Yuliang had a black face and went directly to the Westinghouse.

Looking at the direction of the West House, Chu Tianqi fell into deep thought: What kind of guest is it?