The Cuifengyuan community where Chen Zhongning lives is also a very old community, which can be seen from the fact that the buildings in the community are all five-story tube buildings and the somewhat dirty environment in the community. [No pop-ups. 】

Chen Qingdong, Chen Lu, and Wang Fang brought gifts for Chen Zhongning: a bag of yellow-hearted sweet potatoes, a basket of eggs, a small bag of red beans from Chen Qiao, and a box of Baihu wine.

Although these things are not valuable things, but these things are Chen Zhongning's favorites, this is what Chen Qingdong learned from Dong Guotao, the principal of Chenqiao Middle School who has a lot of contact with Chen Zhongning, every time Chen Zhongning returns to Chenqiao, he will find a way to take away a little yellow sweet potato and red beans, but Chen Zhongning is old and frail, and he takes a car or train back and forth, so he can't bring much at all, so this time Chen Qingdong came to Jingjiang to see him, so he specially brought these things to him.

He believed that with Chen Zhongning's character, he would definitely not care about any expensive gifts, but these gifts could touch his heart even more.

After Chen Qingdong knocked on Chen Zhongning's door, the door was opened after a while.

Originally, Chen Qingdong had a smile on his face and was ready to say hello, but after he saw the person who opened the door for him clearly, the smile suddenly stiffened on his face!

Because the person who opened the door for him turned out to be Chu Mingyuan, the executive deputy director of the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee, whom he had just met two days ago!

After a moment of being in a daze, Chen Qingdong reacted immediately, and hurriedly said, "Hello Minister Chu, I really didn't expect to see you here!" ”

Chu Mingyuan also said with a smile on his face: "Yes, I didn't expect to see you again so soon." ”

After reacting, Chen Qingdong felt very excited again! It seems that the relationship between Chu Mingyuan and Chen Zhongning may be closer than he imagined! Moreover, when he came to Chen Zhongning this time, he was able to meet Chu Mingyuan, which was really worth it!

In the excitement, Chen Qingdong introduced: "Minister Chu, this is Chen Lu, the deputy mayor of our town, and Wang Fang, the driver of this unit. Chen Lu, Wang Fang, this is Minister Chu of the Organization Department of our Municipal Party Committee! ”

Chen Lu and Wang Fang hurriedly said in unison: "Hello, Minister Chu! ”

Chu Mingyuan also smiled at them and said, "Don't stand at the door, come in." ”

Chen Qingdong and the others carried the gifts they brought to Chen Zhongning into the room, and Chen Zhongning also came to the door in a wheelchair at this time.

Seeing that Chen Zhongning was in a wheelchair, Chen Qingdong asked with concern: "Professor Chen, why are you in a wheelchair, are you okay?" ”

"It's okay! It's okay! Chen Zhongning said repeatedly, "There is nothing wrong with my legs and feet, but when I was walking in the hospital a few days ago, I accidentally twisted my ankle, and now it is almost fine." Still, just in case, it's better to stay in a wheelchair for a few more days. I'm getting older, and it's really not good if I don't pay attention! ”

Then, Chen Zhongning continued: "Secretary Chen, you are so polite, why did you come to Jingjiang to visit me, an old man!" Especially at such a special time! ”

After Chen Qingdong and the others put the things on the ground, in front of Chu Mingyuan, Chen Qingdong said with concern: "Professor Chen, after hearing that you are sick, I am very worried, you are a spiritual banner of our Chen Qiao, I have to come here in person!" The other day, I was always thinking about taking time to come over, but lately I've been so busy that I can't find time! I finally had time today, so I came over. I brought you some local products from my hometown, such as yellow sweet potatoes, red beans, local eggs, and Baihu wine produced in our town! There are no expensive gifts, but they are all green and pollution-free things, and you can eat them with confidence! ”

Chen Zhongning looked at these things and said gratefully: "Oh, Secretary Chen, you are so hearty!" Sweet potatoes, red beans, and eggs are all my favorites! In the past, every time I went back, I would find a way to bring back a little bit! For me, these things are not only food, but also nostalgia! There is also this Baihu wine, although I don't usually drink much, but this Baihu wine is produced by our Chenqiao, which has a different meaning! These things mean more to me than anything else! In the future, when I feel homesick, I will boil a pot of red bean and sweet potato soup, boil a few eggs, and pour a glass of Baihu wine, and that's it! ”

Chen Qingdong and the others laughed when they said this.

"Let's go, let's go sit over there, I'll make you tea!" Chen Zhongning said again.

Chen Qingdong looked at Chu Mingyuan, and then said, "Professor Chen, I am relieved to see that your body has recovered well and your spirit is very good." Otherwise, we'll go back, and we'll come back another day when we have time. ”

Chen Zhongning knew what Chen Qingdong was worried about, so he said, "It's okay! It's okay! Mingyuan also came to see me today, and there is nothing important to talk about! Moreover, when you come to me, there will be no more things in the officialdom, don't be afraid of Mingyuan, and don't be restrained! Secretary Chen, when you called me just now, you said you wanted to drink tea, I have prepared all the tea, come and sit down! ”

Chu Mingyuan also smiled and said: "Qingdong, don't be restrained, it's not working time, when we get to Professor Chen, we are all Professor Chen's students, come and sit." ”

Chen Qingdong was not ready to leave, he said this, it was just a gesture, so he no longer shirked, and said: "Okay! Then we might as well be respectful! ”

After coming to the living room and sitting down, Chen Zhongning pointed to a box of tea leaves on the table and said, "This is still the tea that Mingyuan brought me during the Spring Festival last year, West Lake Longjing." I don't usually drink much tea, and I haven't drunk it a few times after opening it at that time, so I may be a little damp, and I have disappointed Mingyuan's good tea! Hehe, Secretary Chen, Mayor Chen, and Driver Wang, you can try it. ”

Chen Qingdong saw that Chen Zhongning called Chu Mingyuan "Mingyuan", but called himself "Secretary Chen", which was too discordant, so he said: "Secretary Chen, Minister Chu said just now, when you come here, you are all your students, you can't call me any more 'Secretary Chen', just call me by my name!" ”

"Hehe, okay! Yes! Anyway, we're old acquaintances! Chen Zhongning said, and then beckoned Chu Mingyuan, "Mingyuan, go to the kitchen to see if the water is boiling." ”

Chu Mingyuan was about to stand up when he heard this, and Chen Qingdong immediately said, "Minister Chu, you sit!" Wang Fang, you go to the kitchen and take a look! ”

Chen Lu stood up with Wang Fang, and said with a smile: "I'll go and see, the job of boiling water and pouring tea is better left to me, a woman!" ”

Chen Qingdong knew that Chen Lu also wanted to show himself in front of Chu Mingyuan, so he glanced at Wang Fang and asked him to sit down, and said with a smile: "Okay, Chen Lu, then this job will be handed over to you today!" ”

Chen Lu quickly brought a kettle out of the kitchen, and when he made tea for them, Chen Zhongning praised: "Mingyuan, you may not know that Chen Qiao has been a young talent in the past two years!" You already know something about Qingdong, so I won't say more, this deputy mayor Chen Lu, although she is a lesbian, is definitely a good hand at carrying out her work! This time, Chen Lu is in charge of the reconstruction of Chenqiao Middle School, and she has really worked hard for this school and has made great contributions! ”

Chen Lu's face turned red when she was praised, and said, "Professor Chen, you have won the award!" ”

Chen Zhongning said with a smile: "I didn't win the award!" No prize! I've been in contact with you a lot during this time, and I can still see this! ”

Chen Qingdong also said: "Professor Chen is right, Chen Lu is indeed a rare young cadre in our town!" She has not only contributed to the project of Chenqiao Middle School, but also made great contributions to our town in other work! It can be said that Chen Lu is already the mainstay of our town! ”

Chen Zhongning nodded and said, "Not bad!" Not bad! If Chen Lu is not a good talent, you will not rest assured that the important work of Chen Qiao Middle School will be handed over to her, right? ”

Chen Qingdong smiled: "What Professor Chen said is so right! ”

Chen Zhongning said again: "Secretary Chen, this also shows that you are a good person!" I believe that under the leadership of a wise coach like you, and a general like Chen Lu will charge forward for you, the rapid development of Chen Qiao in the future is definitely expected! ”

Chen Qingdong complimented: "I also believe that Chen Qiao will definitely develop rapidly in the future!" In addition to our efforts, Professor Chen's spiritual strength is definitely a great asset for the development of our town! Only by grasping both material civilization and spiritual civilization and developing them at the same time can we achieve the goal of the socialist cause! ”

Chen Zhongning smiled and said: "Qingdong, you really won the award when you said that!" I know very well that my role is very limited! However, I am already at this age, and I don't have any other wishes, the only thing I still care about is our education in Chen Qiao. I can make a statement here, if there is any place where I can be used in the future, Qingdong, you just open your mouth, as long as I can do it, I will definitely die! ”

Chen Qingdong said with a touched look: "Professor Chen, your words are the greatest spiritual encouragement to us!" ”

Chen Zhongning patted his leg and said: "Qingdong, the reason why I insist on using a wheelchair now and want my legs and feet to get better quickly is actually a wish, do you know what it is?" ”

Chen Qingdong thought for a while and said, "Professor Chen can't let go of Chenqiao's education career, I guess it should be related to Chenqiao Middle School, right?" ”

Chen Zhongning nodded again and again, and said with a smile: "Qingdong, you guessed too right!" One of my recent wishes is that after the completion of Chenqiao Middle School, I can go to the scene to have a look, see the children in the new classroom, listen to their reading, and I have no regrets in my life! ”

Originally, Chen Qingdong was indeed a compliment to Chen Zhongning, but after listening to Chen Zhongning's words, Chen Qingdong was really moved and sighed sincerely: "Professor Chen, you gave up the Youwo life of teaching in the university back then, and chose to return to Chenqiao Town to develop education, and also single-handedly established Chenqiao Middle School, and as the first principal of Chenqiao Middle School, you led the development and growth of Chenqiao Middle School, and made great contributions to the education of our town!" Now, you are all a handful of years old, but you are still thinking about the completion of the new school of Chenqiao Middle School all the time, with your enthusiasm and dedication to the cause of education in your hometown, it is enough for us to study for a lifetime! Your spiritual wealth must be carried forward in our town and even our county, so that more people can learn from you! ”

Chen Zhongning smiled and waved his hand, and said: "I'm already this age, I've seen everything, and I don't want to be famous, I just hope that I can still do a little truth, which is my greatest comfort!" ”

Chen Qingdong said: "Professor Chen, this is not a false name, but a real spiritual wealth!" ”

Chu Mingyuan, who had been listening to them silently, also spoke at this time: "Professor Chen, Qingdong is right, this spiritual wealth of yours is too precious, and it should definitely be carried forward in society, and the more people it affects, the better our country will become!" ”