CHAPTER XLIII
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The employees of Dongfanghong Hotel got off work after 21 o'clock, and Wu Yi and Ding Zandong also closed their doors and went home after the employees left. When Ding Zandong sat in the car, he first admired his husband's driving skills, and then looked out through the car window. Even though it was night, she still looked at the streets and roads and the buildings and shops that flashed by under the streetlights. It seems to verify the success or failure of something through people and events in the past. Wu Yiyi drove into the community and drove to the garage on the first floor. When the car reached the door, the garage door had been raised, and he drove the car directly in, and after parking, they all got out of the car. Out of the garage, the roller door also fell. Ding Zandong walked home with Wu Yi's arm on his shoulder.
The high-rise community is greened to the shade of trees, willows, and pavilions and shrubs. People get up in the morning, take a few turns on the boulevard of the community, and then exercise their muscles and bones on the fitness equipment, and then sit comfortably on the leisure chair...... Facing the street and connecting with the shops inside and outside the community, the surrounding faΓ§ade is supported. Residents stay at home, as long as they say a word, the items they need will arrive at their homes immediately. Dongfanghong Hotel fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, rice, noodles, oil, seasonings, etc. are purchased from businesses in the community.
Ding Zandong took her husband and said, "This year's Chinese New Year's Eve dinner has begun to be booked again. β
"yes, what do you have a good idea?" Wu Yi said.
"Any new highlights?" Ding Zandong looked at her husband and asked instead.
After several years of Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, Wu Yi and his wife made a good appearance.
Wu Yi said: "Sum up experience, learn from each other's strengths, and make persistent efforts. β
Ding Zandong looked at her husband with a sweet smile on his face. They walked into the hallway and got on the elevator. Although there were only the two of them in the elevator, they didn't continue to speak, just silently looked at each other to the nineteenth floor. I opened the door and entered the neat, warm room. The decoration is so simple that only the roof has taken a little thought, and the bright and soft luster shows through the owner's unique aesthetic design. The details stand out and the embellishments are appropriate. In Wu Yi's words: "It doesn't cost much, and the style is unique." β
Wu Yi took off his coat, sat down at the table, and began to draw up a list of set meals for the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner: 1. Three-person package, six dishes, two hundred and eighty-eight yuan. 2. Set meal for five or six people, eight dishes, 488 yuan. 3. Set meal for eight people, ten dishes, 688 yuan. 4. Set meal for 10 people, 12 dishes, 888 yuan. Chicken, fish, raw fish, and vegetables (bean sprouts, dried beans, vermicelli, fungus, shallots, leeks, shredded meat) remain unchanged, and other dishes are subject to the family's discretion and given as a staple food. Wu Yi wrote it and handed it to his daughter-in-law who was mopping the floor, Ding Zandong took the menu and didn't move, standing there watching. Wu Yi came over to get the mop leaning on her side, and Ding Zandong immediately put the recipe on the sofa and said with a smile: "Yes." It wasn't until she had mopped the floor and sat back on the couch that she looked at the recipe carefully and said, "Eight, eight, eight, hair." β
The next morning, after the hotel dishes were ready, Wu Yi officially announced the formulation plan for the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner: what they didn't expect was that more than twenty tables would be full in about half a month. And some families ask for a meal first. As a result, Dongfanghong Hotel ushered in a joyful festival in advance, pasted the word "Fu", and pasted couplets to hang money. The waiter put on a welcome ribbon, and the kitchen staff greeted the guests from all over the world in good spirits. Every family is deeply affectionate, enjoys the culture, comes happily and returns satisfied. Dongfanghong Hotel started its annual cleaning when it was empty. Ding Zandong invited a stucco and framer, yellow, purple, pink, red, each shade has its own style and at the same time integrates romantic colors. The change of position of the murals in the private room is another elegant style. After changing the latte art and lighting on the shed, it suddenly showed the effect of surrounding the lantern like a flame. The tables in the lobby are made up of screens, making it a quiet and warm home. On the table are fruits, peanuts, melon seeds, candies and Longjing tea and pots to be brewed. These drinks and candies are made by the skillful hands of the waiters to make people feel refreshed.
Over the years, the recognition and love of customers for Dongfanghong Hotel is not only a meal, but also contains a deeper cultural connotation, the diversity and expansion of food culture, and the excavation and continuation of wine culture...... Science, Philosophy, Ethics, Morality, Self-cultivation, Liberal Arts, Science...... Including the combing and creation of cultural landscapes.
As long as it is the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, no matter how cold it is here, people will always feel warm. The flower baskets on both sides of the door are particularly enthusiastic, and the breeze comes, and the flowers and ribbons on it seem to be beckoning. Melodious music was playing in the store, and Wu Yi was wearing a dark blue suit and a pale pink shirt. Ding Zandong wore a purple suit and a yellow bow tie, and greeted the "family carnival" of the New Year at the door. People flocked to the hotel. "Happy New Year, Happy New Year!" Wu Yi and Ding Zandong greeted the guests, and the guests returned the salute. Then they are led by the waiter and sit in their own "house".
"Frightened, this family is enthusiastic and unrestrained, raising eyebrows." A man in charge of the family said, "My home is much inferior to here." β
"Sitting here, feeling comfortable and refreshing." A woman in her thirties said.
"It's like entering a fairyland." A woman in her forties said, "A perfect combination of fantasy and reality. β
"It's like being in the Peony Pavilion," said a gentleman in his forties, who continued the lady's words just now, "the quiet style, the elegant style, and the blending of different regional cultures are simply the supreme enjoyment." β
Chinese New Year's Eve is a day of family reunion. Those who worked outside the home have returned; People who work outside the home, come back; The children who went to school outside the home have returned; The husband is back, the wife is back, the brothers and sisters are back. The lover is back, and the faithful and filial is back. Factories are on holiday, workers are resting, and clearly visible shops are closed. The Chinese style of Chinese New Year's Eve has shaken all corners of the world. They followed suit and followed in China's footsteps. Every family has endless words to say, and there are many endless feelings. They ate fruits, munched melon seeds, picked peanuts, drank candy, and drank tea and drinks. After a year of separation, I was overjoyed when I saw him, and a thousand words turned into a look and a smile...... At 14 o'clock, there were already several restaurants, and Ding Zandong ordered to start the food. At this time, people have gathered at the door to welcome the good fortune of "opening the heavens and the earth". Wu Yi lit the firecrackers, and the sound of "crackling" sounded: "It's the New Year!" "All seats will open at 14:30 and 15:00. Families look at the dishes in the shape of color and flavor and enjoy taking pictures. Suddenly, the room was filled with the smell of wine. People who haven't drunk for a year have to drink a few sips in front of their families at this moment. When toasting together, every family, every person, whether it is a summary or a long-term plan for the future; Whether it is entrustment or hope; Whether it is to abandon the past suspicions or criticize and correct, it is deeply rooted in their hearts. In a moment of rejoicing, several families asked to open the screen in advance. Wu Yi and his wife led the hotel staff to remove the screen, and at the same time, the doors of the private room were all opened.
"It is an honor for us to be together for the New Year." A gentleman in his 50s from the big family first said, "Thank you for the opportunity to be friends with us." Cheers to our Chinese New Year's Eve reunion! β
"Once a year, the spring breeze passes, and the family feast is a day and a morning." The senior lady said: "At this reunion family dinner, let us raise a glass together. β
"May children thrive; May primary school students study hard and make progress every day; I hope that middle school students will work hard to get admitted to university. A retired gentleman, with heartfelt blessings to people, "May people work hard; May the elderly be healthy and live a long life; May the friends here have their wishes come true, and there will be today every year. β
"May every friend live a wonderful life, live a life of personality, and live a life of wisdom." A couple in their 40s, who looked like teachers, stood and blessed the people: "May a lifetime of prosperity and prosperity of the motherland." β
"The rapid development of the country has also made the employment environment relaxed." A woman in uniform said, "Let's keep up with the times and participate in the torrent of building the country and improving ourselves." β
"I've been working outside for many years, and it's my annual expectation to be reunited with my family." A gentleman who is nearly 50 years old said: "Although I earn a lot of money in a year, my heart is always empty. Thinking about her parents, thinking about her children, and thinking about her daughter-in-law, she takes on all the housework, takes care of the elderly and children, and does odd jobs when she has time. β
People cast envious glances at them. At this time, the wife stood up and raised a glass with her husband, "I wish you all the best and all your wishes come true." β
"Your family is okay," said a woman in her thirties, "My husband and I are both working outside the home, and our two children are taken by my grandfather and grandmother, so we can only talk to my parents on the phone once every two weeks." We both wanted to have children, but we didn't dare to talk to them, the key was that we couldn't control our emotions, as long as we talked, we cried without waiting to speak. β
"Pity the hearts of parents all over the world." A woman who felt the same way said.
"I am a bricklayer, I used to contract projects in the city, and then I was introduced by a friend to a first- and second-tier city, working at a construction site, earning more than 10,000 yuan a month. It was supposed to be well done, but when the project was nearing completion, disaster struck. In the accident, many people were killed and injured. The merchant said that the salary would be paid after the completion of the project, and we believed it. But the merchant backtracked...... The lawsuit went to court, the court ruled and executed. However, the developer bullied others and refused to pay compensation or pay workers. The procuratorate and the court revoked the building qualifications of the merchants, and the buildings were seized and not allowed to be sold. A few years have passed, and the money has been lost. "A middle-aged gentleman with a strong body told people about his experience.
"It's not easy in any line, and every family has a scripture that is difficult to read." A man in his 50s said: "For Lao Lai, the government is about to introduce a ban on travel, and all aspects are restricted. β
"It's useless," said the gentleman, "there is a policy above, and there is a countermeasure below." β
Everyone agreed with him.
"The current laws, regulations, policies and systems have not yet fully reached the level of mutual restraint. Therefore, some things and phenomena still have to be solved slowly, and everyone should have confidence. An old gentleman said.
"China's government decrees and regulations are constantly being revised and improved." A woman who is nearly 50 years old as a cadre continued: "However, there are still more inactions on the part of cadres. Governments, decrees, and regulations are all good and feasible. If cadres and ordinary people follow the rules, many adverse events will be avoided. I hope everyone starts with themselves. β
Her words opened a window in people's hearts.
"Yes, I can follow what the eldest sister said." A gentleman in his 40s said: "If all the cadres take responsibility, some vicious accidents and incidents can be completely avoided and eliminated. Some cadres put their minds on how to get promoted. Every time a vicious incident occurs, there is the inaction of cadres and the lack of supervision behind it. When some cadres perform their supervision duties, most of them just look at the flowers and look at the scenery and just go through the motions. In "On the Ten Major Relationships", the cadres are warned not to be monks for a day and to ring the clock for a day, but to solve problems and serve the people. β
When everyone heard this, they applauded.
"Driven by a variety of interests," said a retired cadre, "some cadres took the initiative to reach out to businesses. If the person in charge takes the benefits of others, there will be violations of law and discipline, and even extremely tragic incidents. However, the promulgation of governments, decrees, and laws and regulations has curbed the occurrence and spread of vicious incidents, and at the same time, it has also enhanced the work ability of cadres. β
"Well, that's a good point." Everyone was almost unanimous.
"Chinese New Year's Eve," said an old man in his sixties, "is not only a reunion and a gathering of friends, but also a classroom of philosophy and learning." It's a 'battlefield' for cheering and cheering again. β
Everyone, every family listened quietly, both plain and vulgar, but still obvious and thought-provoking. Compare yourself and the people and things around you to enrich your experience and thoughts. Yes, people enjoy unrestrained conversation, enjoy the true feelings after good food and wine, and enjoy the innocent interaction between people.
"In my Chinese New Year's Eve, it is a privilege to be able to gather with friends sitting here, not as a family, but as a family." A gentleman in his fifties said: "Years ago, I paid attention to the hotel's Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, and it was an honor for our family to come to the "big family" for the New Year. I have prepared a poem to represent my family and dedicate it to everyone. β
When all the people heard this, they all fell silent and listened to the gentleman's unique poetry.
Among the people here, they knew that his surname was Bai and that he worked in the Municipal Bureau of Culture, and some even knew that he was good at poetry and poetry creation. Therefore, the advantage of having the "poet" by his side is that he is close to the water. Mr. Bai stood up and said, "To all the friends here." He said, "Give it to a friend." He chanted:
Before the sun was born, he danced in the mulberry field in childhood. The young wings become a big bird, and the first (raw) is the face of the universe in the sky. It is also moving, and the simple plate is full of crackling poetry. The water of the Nenjiang River is dry and turning, and he is proud of his life for 500 years.
A round of applause pushed the atmosphere in the room to a climax. After the applause, Mr. Bai said: "In the process of pushing the cup and changing the lamp, when the smile is open, and in the reunion of the Chinese New Year's Eve, read another impromptu poem." He said, "Give it to the family." He reads:
Once a year, the snow is still there, and the reunion is one day at a time. The spring breeze book briefly recounts the past, and the house is full of gold and green. Time flies to stay in the world, and the hometown of China continues to be connected. Sang Zizhen fell in love with the snow, and Yijun thought about it again.
After the applause. Every person, every family is immersed in poetry. They respect the pace of poetry...... On the second day of the first lunar month, families began to visit relatives and friends, and it was also the day for daughters and sons-in-law to return to their parents' homes. The family actively prepares gifts and then takes the children back to their parents' homes. After the second day of the first lunar month, migrant workers who are about to embark on their journey.
May the workers be safe, healthy, and earn a good income. Wu Yi, Ding Zandong's blessings.
Serious study and hard work are the motto of every "warrior" who goes out on the expedition.