'Drip. Drip.. Drip.. ’

The dial rang for a few moments. was connected by someone.

A woman's voice came over the microphone. It was the standard Beijing film: "Hello. This is the Zhou family in the capital. Who are you looking for, please. ”

The waiting time is short. Ren Xiaotian grabbed the microphone's hand. But he was already sweating. Grandpa Zhou. Are you really my grandfather? And that Uncle Zhou. I guess it's my uncle. What should I call them?

As soon as I heard the phone call, it was connected. Ren Xiaotian didn't care about thinking about it anymore. Hurriedly said, "Hello." I'm Ren Xiaotian from Haibin City. I want to give Grandpa Zhou and Uncle Zhou a New Year's greeting. ”

"Ren Xiaotian. Oh. You wait a minute. The man who answered the phone seemed to pause. Immediately reacted again. After saying hello. He called out loudly, "Daddy." Father. The little day on the beach is here to greet you for the New Year. ”

"What. What the. Who do you say is giving me New Year's greetings? An old voice came through the microphone.

"Dad. You slow down. Don't rush. ”

"Dad. The call must have come from Xiaotian. ”

The sound in the microphone is cluttered. Obviously, there were quite a few people next to the telephone. And no wonder. It's the time of the Chinese New Year. Which family is not old and young. Three generations or even four generations are reunited. At this time, Ren Xiaotian made a phone call. It obviously disrupted the Zhou family's dinner activities.

The chaos didn't last long. Soon there was a sudden silence.

"It's Xiaotian." Voices on the phone. Although slightly old. Kindness is accompanied by gentleness. I listened carefully. It is not difficult to hear a hint of excitement in the words.

Ren Xiaotian listened. Hurriedly replied, "Grandpa." It's me. I'm Xiaotian. It's a New Year's greeting to you. ”

Before that. Ren Xiaotian was still feeling depressed about what to call it. Feel tangled. When it was time to officially talk to Zhou Laotong. A 'grandpa' naturally blurted out.

"Good. Good day. Grandpa is happy for you. Zhou Lao muttered on the phone. I've been waiting for more than 20 years for the first update. I waited for my grandson's voice. As an old man in his prime. How can you not be excited.

"Grandpa. I'll give you New Year's greetings. We have so many people on the waterfront. It's a New Year's greeting to you. I wish you good fortune in the East China Sea. Longevity. Ren Xiaotian saw that Zhao Changsi was so anxious that his forehead was sweating. Squeeze your nose again. It's eye-catching again. I don't know what that means. An inspiration strikes. It also means that everyone has paid tribute to Zhou Lao.

Zhao Changsi was in such a hurry. It was because of when he got married. Those two congratulatory messages gave him a lot of face. This is the opportunity to pay New Year's greetings. How can you not say a few auspicious words to the old man by the way. I just hate myself for not being able to make it up. I had to make a grimace and ask Brother Tian to do it for me.

Zhou Lao heard Ren Xiaotian speak so well-behaved. The first time to update the old and relieved. He replied again and again, "Xiaotian." You can live well. Grandpa was happy. ”

The grandfather and grandson chatted a few words on the phone. After a while. Zhou Shaosong took the microphone again. In addition to praising Ren Xiaotian a few words. An official invitation was also issued. Let Ren Xiaotian come to the capital to play during the Mid-Autumn Festival next year.

Let me go to the capital. Ren Xiaotian, who put down the phone. It took a long time and I didn't come back to my senses.

What is this. Is it an official unveiling of my hole cards? Although he was mentally prepared. I've been looking forward to knowing the inside story sooner. But when I really heard Zhou Shaosong's agreement. There will still be a feeling of being overwhelmed.

That same evening. And the next few days. Ren Xiaotian has been thinking about and digesting Zhou Shaosong's invitation repeatedly in his mind. In the meantime. His name has also been mentioned repeatedly.

Principal Wu of Baqiao Township District Primary School. The whole family gathers around the table for a reunion dinner. A different situation than in previous years. In the past, it was cooked on two plates of salted fish. Add a large bowl of bone broth and you're done. This year there is not only meat. There was also fresh fish and vegetables.

"Dad. What a big piece of meat. It's so fragrant. "Principal Wu's son. It's kind of gobbling it up. No wonder children are like this. It's been years. The family has never been so open to let themselves eat meat.

"Kids. Eat slowly. Finished eating. Daddy will pick it up for you again. Principal Wu lovingly picked up another piece of meat in his son's bowl. Then. He also picked up a piece for his parents and his wife. Say, "Eat." Everybody eats. ”

"Eat miles. Eat miles. The kid is his father. I can't dream of it. It's going to be a fat year. His wife also picked up a piece of meat from Principal Wu's bowl. These days. She's a little tired, though. But obviously a lot of energy.

Principal Wu heard this. He raised the wine glass in front of him. Say, "I can live a good life like this." It's all thanks to the head of the district. After the New Year. We have the money on our hands. I went to the city to help my parents have a good check-up. Ren told me about it. Let me not worry. The city can't solve it. Go to the general courtyard of the military district. He had friends there. More and faster chapters are here. ”

"Really. Son. Principal Wu's mother asked a little uneasily.

"Then there can be a fake. You've heard of Captain Liang. It was the head of the district who made a phone call. The old military doctors were all on the scene. It's not just about helping to see a doctor. The full fee was also waived. ”

"Son. If that were the case. Your mother and I have a few more miles. ”

"Rest assured. One is the end of the year. I'll come to talk to the head of Ren about this. Right now. Let's not say anything. It's just drinking. ”

"Yes. Our family came to serve as the district mayor with a glass of wine. Principal Wu's parents also raised their glasses.

This year's Chinese New Year. Li Cripple, who sells braised pork in the city, also made an exception and returned to the countryside. Since returning to the city. He has always been reluctant to return to this place where he has suffered so much. What made him an exception. It is a good profit in the contracting of tidal flats.

Tidal flats that have not been exploited. There are treasures everywhere. Money is everywhere. Shellfish that can be picked up anywhere. Shipped out of the Baqiao is money. In the past, because the roads were not good. Can't get out. It's not worth a lot of money to nest in Baqiao.

Now it's different. After the road was repaired. Li Cripple is a round trip every day. The pockets bulged vigorously. It's not been a month. I have already bought a one-and-a-half-ton pickup truck. Although more than half of them rely on loans. But the money is fast. It won't take half a year. You will be able to repay the loan in full.

"Brother-in-law. Thankfully, you made it back. Let my family contract an additional 500 acres of tidal flat land. Otherwise. How can there be such a good year. "Dong Xiaojun's wise decision on Li Cripple. It was a look of adoration.

Originally. His parents also listened to Dong Haisheng's gang. I think that the contracting thing is not reliable. A foreigner. How can you fight the famous 'Baqiao Three Evils'. Although those in power ran to the door to carry out propaganda. I just can't listen to it.

Later. It was Dong Xiaojun who leaked the news to his sister and brother-in-law. This made Li lame come from the city. Not only did the Dong family contract a large area of tidal flats. Even the cripple himself. also in the name of the Dong family. Contracted 300 acres of tidal flats. Until now. Neighbors around who refuse to contract. are all envious of Dong Xiaojun for having a good brother-in-law.

Chopsticks for Lee's lame. Dedicated to the fresh and crispy jellyfish skin. 'Ge Boo' take a bite. Take another sip from your glass. I heard my brother-in-law say this. replied proudly: "Xiaojun." I'll tell you a piece of experience. No matter what you do. Just follow the right person. ”

"Brother-in-law. What you're saying is that you can just follow the district chief. ”

"That's going to be said. Think about it. When you had an accident. If you don't have the director to help you. Who do you think will help us ordinary people to offend that Mayor Chen? ”

"Nope."

"You know that Lu Dahai."

"Recognize. Their family has made a fortune this year. The first chickens raised. It was the first watermelon to be planted again. We're the people here. It is said that the Lu family met a nobleman. ”

"I can tell you. He is the light of his brother-in-law Zhao Changsi. That Zhao Changsi didn't have the help of Director Ren. Pure little bastard. For his sake. Director Ren doesn't know how much effort he has made. Think about it. Director Ren can treat a brother with a different surname like this. Such people talk and do things. Can it be unreliable? ”

"Reliable. Reliable. Our people here say. Listen to the words of the mayor. You can't be wrong. Those who refused to contract in the first place. Now give all the intestines to repentance. said that you should not believe the words of the 'three evils of Baqiao'. Dong Xiaojun's father was also nodding again and again.

The facts are the best illustration. It's because I listened to the words of the head of the district. will have a happy year. Not so. Where can you enjoy such a big fish and meat.

Yu Wenyuan, who became a member of the party committee and director of the office. It can be regarded as a spring breeze. Since Ren Xiaotian arrived at Baqiao. And he boarded the downwind boat. Sesame blossoms. Rising and growing. At the reunion dinner table at his house. also inevitably talked about Ren Xiaotian.

"Wen Yuan. This district chief is not very old. But a good man. Look at the things he did. Which one is not done in the eyes of the people. ”

"Dad. I know. From the fact that he helped Lu Dahai's family get rich. I knew he was a capable man. is a person who wants to do things. He is also a person who is willing to help. As soon as he arrived, he came to Baqiao. I spotted the boat and ran along. ”

"Hmm. You're right. Wen Yuan Wow. You've become such a big official. I don't think I heard you say that you used money. ”

"Ren is not such a person. When he was with us. Even the money for meals. It's all out of his pocket. Never let me shine a little. ”

"Oh. This is a good person. In the future. Such an officer. I can't see it. Child. You have to learn a little more. Follow such a leader. You can't afford to lose. ”

"Yes. We've been working together for so long. I also understand the character of the district chief. The person he wants. It's just being able to do things. People who want to do things. Those bragging. Sycophants. There is no market in front of him. Your son and I. No other strengths. It's just going to work hard. ”

"Good. That's good. You can think so. I'm relieved. ”

In the capital. There are also people talking about Ren Xiaotian.