Father Chu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and ordered Wei Shijie to set off firecrackers.

Chu's mother turned around and entered the kitchen, and Leng Xue quickly followed.

Xiang Wanqing took the opportunity to hold Xiao Congcong and go out to watch the fun.

Xiao Congcong was very excited. He put his arms around Xiang Wanqing's neck and kissed her on the face. The firecrackers exploded and the New Year's Eve dinner officially started.

After the food was served, everyone pushed Lin Guodong to sit in the middle.

Lin Guodong refused and said that today is a family dinner and we cannot engage in social behavior. Mr. Yue, you are the eldest and you should sit in the middle. After saying that, Mr. La Yue took the chairman's seat in the middle. Then, Lin Guodong smiled and said

, I am a guest, so you are not welcome. After saying that, he sat in the host and guest seat on the left side of Mr. Yue.

Father Chu and Mother Chu sat next to each other on the right side of Mr. Yue.

Xiang Wanqing and Chu Tianshu sat down next to Lin Guodong.

Wei Shijie and Yan Jieyu sat down next to Chu Tianshu, and Leng Xue was next to Chu's mother. Two strollers were placed in the empty seats in the middle, which made it convenient for the two mothers to take care of their two children.

Everyone is sitting around a big round table. There is a hot pot in the center of the table. There are more than a dozen kinds of dishes. The table is full. Although they are all home-cooked dishes, the color, smell and taste are incomparable to those in a big hotel.

There is a strong sense of family affection and home here.

There was white wine, red wine and beer, but Lin Guodong said that he had planned activities after the clock struck midnight, so he couldn't drink, so everyone had to drink tea with him.

However, this New Year's Eve dinner was not particularly comfortable. Lin Guodong, the great god, was sitting on the table. Everyone felt stressed and a little restrained. When he moved his chopsticks, everyone moved their chopsticks. As soon as he spoke, everyone put down their hands.

The chopsticks were used as if they were all ears, except for the two children, who babbled and ate with relish and happily.

After finally finishing the meal, the cups, plates, bowls and chopsticks were removed, replaced by the routine of making dumplings. The Spring Festival Gala began on TV, with Zhu Jun and Dong Qing continuing their usual sensationalism.

Lin Guodong made dumplings with everyone, chatting while making them, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious. However, the family gossip had already been finished at the dinner table. Apart from Mr. Yue asking Lin Guodong about some changes in the current political arena, it was really difficult to find anyone.

The topics that everyone is interested in are almost all questions and answers, which is very boring.

Seeing that Lin Guodong was in a good mood, Chu Tianshu took the initiative to mention Nanling County's plan to develop green ecological agriculture, which was affirmed by Lin Guodong. However, when he heard Chu Tianshu say that he hoped to get support from the province, he was cautious

He said: "The funds involved exceed tens of millions, and Secretary Yanping must give his approval for this."

Chu Tianshu also wanted to take the opportunity to find out what was going on, which meant that he wanted to ask Lin Guodong to mediate.

But Lin Guodong said: "Xiao Chu, today is the New Year, so we won't talk about official matters. We will talk about it later."

Two non-famous cross talk actors were having a cross talk on TV, and the content was to satirize the ignorance and inaction of officials. Lin Guodong probably found it very harsh, so he suddenly put down the dumpling wrapper in his hand and said to Father Chu and Mother Chu: "Brother, sister-in-law,

I want to have a few words with Xiao Chu and Wan Qing alone, is that convenient?"

"Convenient, convenient." Father Chu and Mother Chu replied almost in unison.

Hurry up and invite this great master to the study room so that everyone can relax.

Chu Tianshu led Lin Guodong to the study room upstairs.

After Xiang Wanqing followed Lin Guodong's briefcase, Lin Guodong motioned for her to close the door.

Lin Guodong sat down on the chair, and Chu Tianshu and Xiang Wanqing sat opposite him side by side.

"Xiao Chu, Wan Qing, you are married, uncle wishes you the best." Lin Guodong spoke solemnly. At this moment, he really didn't look like a deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, but in fact a kind elder.

"Thank you, uncle." Xiang Wanqing and Chu Tianshu looked at each other and said, "We made our own decisions without reporting to uncle in advance. Please forgive me."

"Uncle, I don't blame you." Lin Guodong said, "I agree with Xiao Chu's approach on this matter. It's better to keep a low profile."

Chu Tianshu was slightly flattered, and Lin Guodong immediately said: "But, Xiao Chu, let me tell you, you owe Wan Qing a wedding and honeymoon, and you must make up for it if you have the chance."

Chu Tianshu hurriedly replied: "Yes, uncle!"

"Also," Lin Guodong's face became serious: "Xiao Chu, you know better than me what you have done in the past. Wan Qing doesn't care about it, so I will forget about it. But there is one thing I have to tell you. Now you and

Wan Qing is already married. If you do anything wrong to Wan Qing, don't blame me as an uncle for being rude."

Lin Guodong usually has an air of calmness and self-respect in him. When he said these words today, his tone and expression were very stern. Chu Tianshu couldn't help sweating on his forehead and whispered: "Uncle, I understand."

Xiang Wanqing was moved for a while, but looking at Chu Tianshu's trembling look, she said coquettishly: "Uncle, Tianshu is very good to me."

Seeing that Wan Qing was worried about Chu Tianshu, Lin Guodong's expression softened and he said: "Wan Qing, please give me my bag."

Xiang Wanqing handed over the briefcase he carried with him.

Lin Guodong opened the bag, took out a large envelope from it, and said, "Xiao Chu, Wan Qing, this is your wedding gift from your uncle."

Chu Tianshu and Xiang Wanqing both stood up.

Lin Guodong said: "What are you doing standing still? Just take it. Are you still polite to your uncle?"

"Thank you, uncle!" Xiang Wanqing took the big envelope with both hands.

Lin Guodong looked at Chu Tianshu and Xiang Wanqing with a smile.

Xiang Wanqing opened the envelope carefully and took out the contents bit by bit.

A real estate certificate, a land use certificate, two sets of security door keys, and several indoor and outdoor photos of the house.

The names of Xiang Wanqing and Chu Tianshu are written on the real estate certificate and land use certificate.

A house, Lin Guodong's wedding gift to them was a house.

Chu Tianshu and Xiang Wanqing were a little overjoyed.

"Wan Qing is getting married. My uncle is really happy. I really don't know what to give you." Lin Guodong said slightly excitedly: "I heard Wan Qing say that the people you live in Qingyuan and Linjiang are all other people."

After all, this is not a long-term solution, so I will give you a house. I have arranged for someone to do fine decoration for a duplex building in Mid-Levels Huating. I hope you like it."

Xiang Wanqing looked at the photo. It was exactly the style she liked. She said excitedly: "I like it, I like it very much."

Chu Tianshu said: "Uncle, this is costing you too much."

Lin Guodong laughed and said: "Haha, Xiao Chu, I am just a niece like Wan Qing. I am carefree. No matter how much I earn, it will still not be yours from now on? Just don't worry, uncle, I'm working

I have saved up for decades to afford this house, and there is no abuse of power for personal gain, and there is no need for corruption."

Xiang Wanqing took Chu Tianshu's hand, walked around the table, stood in front of Lin Guodong, and bowed deeply to him respectfully.

Lin Guodong stood up, stretched out his hand to help them, and said, "Okay, it's getting late, I should go."

Chu Tianshu and Xiang Wanqing accompanied Lin Guodong downstairs.

Hearing that Lin Guodong was about to say goodbye, Wei Shijie suggested: "Uncle, let's take a photo together."

Lin Guodong readily agreed.

In the yard, with Lin Guodong as the core, everyone gathered around him. The old people stood, the juniors squatted, Wei Shijie and Yan Jieyu took turns as photographers, everyone shouted eggplant together, and the camera captured this moment.

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Firecrackers were blasting outside, fireworks were flying, and the whole city seemed to be immersed in a sea of ​​joy. Lin Guodong walked out of the courtyard door and repeatedly asked everyone to stay. The Audi car stopped at the door, and the staff had opened the door. Everyone watched Lin Guodong leave.

I went there, but I was still very excited.

Xiang Wanqing stood in the night wind, watching the Audi car slowly drive away from the community and disappear from sight, unwilling to leave for a long time.

Leng Xue asked Chu Tianshu quietly: "What did uncle tell you?"

Chu Tianshu said: "I didn't say anything, just told me to be nice to Wan Qing in the future."

Leng Xue nodded, said nothing, only pursed her lips towards Wan Qing, and entered the yard with Chu's mother, Chu's father and others who were holding Xiao Congcong.

Chu Tianshu gently hugged Xiang Wanqing's shoulders.

Xiang Wanqing rested her head on his shoulder.

Chu Tianshu found that she had burst into tears.

Xiang Wanqing hugged the big envelope tightly and murmured: "Tianshu, do you know? My uncle and I haven't had a New Year's Eve dinner together for more than ten years."

Chu Tianshu comforted him: "Uncle is busy."

Xiang Wanqing raised her face and asked: "Tian Shu, how about we not join the officialdom and just live like ordinary people, okay?"

Chu Tianshu pondered for a moment and said, "Are you stupid? You don't want to live in a small foreign-style building anymore?"

Xiang Wanqing smiled shyly and asked again: "Then if you make progress in the future, won't you have time to spend the New Year with your family?"

Chu Tianshu didn't know how to answer, so he just raised his hand and gently wiped away Xiang Wanqing's tears.

Xiang Wanqing grabbed his hand and said, "Answer me. Why don't you answer?"

"When you are in an officialdom, you can't help yourself." Chu Tianshu hugged her tightly and said passionately: "Wan Qing, I can't promise to accompany you to have New Year's Eve dinner every year, but I can promise you that we will always be together for the rest of our lives.

No separation.”

Xiang Wanqing burst into tears again, this time not because of sadness, but because of happiness...

Lin Guodong left, and everyone's psychological pressure disappeared immediately. They went back to watch TV, make dumplings, and tease the children until the midnight bell rang.

At this time, the sound of firecrackers outside reached its peak, and even the sound of the TV could no longer be heard. Wei Shijie and Chu Tianshu took firecrackers and fireworks and set them off in the yard. They first lit a 10,000-ring earth red sign, and then set off

A bunch of fireworks were lit, and Xiang Wanqing, Leng Xue, Yan Jieyu and others were holding their children and watching. Under the shining fireworks, the beautiful faces of the beauties and the children shone with excitement and joy.

Back in the house, Chu Tianshu switched the TV to Southeast Satellite TV. Nan Yanping, Qiao Mingsong, Lin Guodong and other provincial leaders came to the main roads, grassroots police stations, and bus stations to pay homage to the sanitation workers who were stationed at various jobs.

Drivers, police officers, etc. send New Year greetings.
Chapter completed!