Chapter 338 Two people celebrate the Spring Festival (second update)
It's Chinese New Year.
In the Thirtieth of the Lunar Year, County Party Committee Family Compound, several children dressed in down jackets jumped up and ran to the yard to set off firecrackers as soon as they got up in the morning. Xiong Zhiyong's son Xiao Hua was also there. They set off firecrackers, whips, and some bright lights. Dong Xuebin was lying on the window on the third floor of his home watching the loud fireworks while smoking leisurely. The children were having a great time, with thumping, crackling, and laughter. The atmosphere of the whole Family Compound was no longer as serious and solemn as usual, and there was a sense of festive joy.
It seems that everyone likes to celebrate the New Year. Dong Xuebin also liked it. Looking at his watch, he called the village.
His uncle answered the call at the other end, "... Hello, Xiao Bin, right? Happy Chinese New Year." The Power of Time and Wealth 338
"Happy New Year to you too." Dong Xuebin smiled and said, "Is my mother here?"
"Xiao Ping They are making dumplings and they may not be able to free their hands. Can you please wait while I call her?"
"No, I'm just saying, I may not go back to my hometown to celebrate the New Year today. There's something going on here. I won't go back until the first day of the new year tomorrow. I'm sorry. Please help my grandma, aunt, uncle, aunt and second aunt take care of their children." Dong Xuebin put out the cigarette butt.
"Okay, you are busy with your business. Tomorrow is the New Year anyway." My uncle knew that Xiao Bin is now a different person. He is also the leader of the county. Although the agency has a long holiday, he can't compare to the leader's New Year. During the New Year, we are still busy. Giving and receiving gifts, building relationships, and building friendships are all things that need to be done during the New Year. What's more, Xiao Bin has just taken office as Director of the Investment Bureau, so all aspects of relationships have to be dealt with.
After hanging up the phone, Dong Xuebin put on his coat and drove out.
I haven't thought about preparations a while ago. Sister Yu's matters, moving matters, and party matters are all piled up together, so I must prepare well today. He first drove to a nearby cigarette shop and found that it was closed. With no choice, Dong Xuebin had no choice but to go to a supermarket on the commercial street. He moved a box of Maotai liquor and a box of Chinese cigarettes inside. After paying the bill, he found someone to move the things into the back seat of the Mercedes-Benz. Then he went to the commercial street and bought some cosmetics and other things. These were not for his own use, but were given to the leaders.
On New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year, offices generally pay attention to phone calls and text messages to express New Year greetings.
On the second, third, and fourth day of the lunar month, we will come to visit our homes to pay New Year greetings. Dong Xuebin I figured it out yesterday. There are a lot of people going to visit, and it would be too late if I were not prepared.
Ring ring ring, the phone rang.
"Director Dong, Happy New Year." It was Liu Dahai, and he was also the first to send New Year greetings to Dong Xuebin.
Dong Xuebin held the phone and smiled and said, "Thank you, and I wish you a happy family and good progress."
"Haha, I would like to lend you some kind words..."
Then, many people called to wish Dong Xuebin New Year greetings.
Dong Xuebin was naturally not idle. After shopping and driving home, he started to search online and downloaded some New Year greeting text messages. For some colleagues who needed text messages to say New Year greetings, he found some different greetings and sent them one by one. For other leaders, texting New Year greetings seemed disrespectful. If it's serious, you have to call directly, such as Old Master Xie, Xie Huilan's parents, Huang Li Geng Yuchao and others, Dong Xuebin all called one by one to pay New Year greetings.
Who said being a leader is easy?
Answering the phone and making calls, Dong Xuebin was busy all afternoon.
It was around six o'clock in the evening and it was getting dark.
Dong Xuebin saw that it was almost time, so he dialed Xie Huilan's number. She had no relatives or friends here and would definitely be alone during the New Year. Dong Xuebin had already planned to go and spend the Spring Festival with her, so she didn't go home to celebrate the New Year. However, no one answered the phone after calling for a while. Dong Xuebin couldn't help but look at the building outside the window and had to dial the number of her secretary Hu Silian.
"Hello, Sister Hu, I'm Dong Xuebin." The Power of Time and Wealth 338
"I don't know your number yet? Is there something wrong?" Secretary Hu was a little strange, because the two of them had just greeted each other on the phone.
Dong Xuebin said yes, "County Chief Xie is at home? Why is no one answering the phone?"
"Oh, County Chief went to attend the county Spring Festival Gala today."
"... Hey, I remember the party is not tomorrow?"
"It will be broadcast on the first day of the new year, but the party will not be broadcast live this year, so it was recorded in advance. I am waiting outside the venue now. It will take about an hour to finish."
"That's it, thank you Sister Hu."
"Haha, look at how polite you are."
Hu Silian is also the deputy director of the county government office. Although he is not as good as Dong Xuebin in terms of rank and position, as the secretary of County Chief, his status is very special, so even if Dong Xuebin is promoted The officer was still very polite to her, just like Xie Huilan's driver Old Xing. Although he didn't have any rank, even Yao Yi, director of the county government office, would smile politely and say hello when he saw him. The same principle.
Hanging up, Dong Xuebin thought about it for a moment, then immediately ran to the kitchen, rummaged through the fruits and vegetables given to him by the people, and finally found a bundle of leeks, and then picked up a box of minced meat and a box of Maotai., quickly went downstairs, looked around furtively at the door, quickly entered another building next to him, took the elevator up, looked around, and when he saw no one, he used the key to open the door of Xie Huilan's house.
An hour passed.
Two hours passed.
Suddenly, the key jingled and the door opened.
After closing the door, Xie Huilan came in from the outside and bent down to slip on her shoes with a tired look on her face. Suddenly, she noticed that there was a pair of men's shoes on the shoe shelf. She couldn't help but look up and said with a smile, "Haha, why are you here?" She continued to take off her shoes and put on a pair of cotton slippers.
Dong Xuebin in the room stood up and said, "It's so boring for you to be alone for thirty years. I'll stay with you."
"I'm fine. Isn't your hometown in Huitian Township?" Xie Huilan gracefully held the shoes and put them on the shelf. The movement of putting the shoes was also very graceful. "Can you not go back?"
"It's okay, I called."
"... You are considerate, thank you."
"I told you earlier, how can we say thank you between the two of us?"
Xie Huilan looked at him with a smile in his eyes, "I don't know what to say. In fact, I'm very happy that you came to accompany me. Haha, I was still thinking on the way. It's the Chinese New Year. What should I do tonight? Watching the Spring Festival Gala alone is a bit boring, right? Hehe, let's get something to eat since we're here. Well, I'd have brought some frozen dumplings."
Dong Xuebin pointed to the kitchen, "I've finished making the dumplings. If you're hungry, just get in the pot."
"... Is everything wrapped?"
"Just finished wrapping, stuffed with leeks." The Power of Time and Wealth 338
"You have to try our Little Dong dumplings, haha..." Xie Huilan glanced sideways at the kitchen and said with a smile, "But I ask you to prepare meals for me every time, why do I feel so Isn't it appropriate? Let's do this. I'll cook and prepare two dishes to go with the wine. Haha, don't look like that. Although I'm not very good at cooking, I can still make Cold Dish. I can't let you work alone, right?"
The phrase "Our family is Little Dong" made Dong Xuebin blush, "Then let me help you."
"No need." Xie Huilan smiled and rolled up his sleeves and walked to the kitchen, "I've been tired for a long time. Take a break while watching TV. By the way, the Spring Festival Gala has started. Let's take a look at CCTV."
"Okay, just mix in some cucumber, don't make too much."
"Well, I'll take care of it, don't worry about it."
Dong Xuebin knows that Xie Huilan is not that gentle and gentle character at all, but these days, her attitude towards herself has obviously changed a little, which makes Dong Xuebin feel a little warm. This is the first time since she had a falling out with Xie Huilan over emotional matters, Dong Xuebin had held Sister Xie's hand and kissed Sister Xie's mouth before, but it disappeared with the conflict about Aunt Xuan. This time, Xie Huilan's attitude gave Dong Xuebin hope that he might be able to hold her little hand again after a few months.
Twenty minutes later, the dumplings were cooked and Cold Dish was mixed.
Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan were drinking and eating food while watching the Spring Festival Gala with a smile.
Most people in the north have the habit of watching CCTV Spring Festival Gala, but the Spring Festival Gala is getting worse every year, and Dong Xuebin's favorite sketches and cross talk are becoming less and less popular. Fortunately, this year is still okay, and several sketches are passable and remarkable.
Xie Huilan watched it with gusto, "Xiao Bin, I think your magic trick yesterday will be fine for the Spring Festival Gala."
"That's right." There were only two of them here, and Dong Xuebin was not modest, "Well, if I just run up to National Cadre, it won't have a good impact, right?"
"Haha, I just said that, do you still take it seriously?"
Dong Xuebin also smiled and took a sip of Moutai, "By the way, how do the dumplings taste?"
Xie Huilan looked at him, squinted his eyes and smiled, "Can our Xiao Bin's cooking skills be any worse? It's delicious. How many have I eaten? Twenty-five? Thirty?"
"Then if we eat a few more, there will still be some left untouched."
"No, it's time to eat to hold on." Looking at the watch, Xie Huilan smiled and said, "There are still two hours until the bell rings, and we just watch TV like this? Then this year's life is too poor, right? Seeing him nod, Xie Huilan took out a napkin and put it in the corner of his mouth, "I'm full now, how about we play a dozen cards? It's not fun just playing cards. Well, whoever loses can have a drink, okay?"
Dong Xuebin quickly waved his hand, "I won't drink anymore, I can't drink anymore."
Dong Xuebin was very frightened by the two drunken gaffes. He didn't want to be embarrassed.
Xie Huilan smiled, "Then what's the penalty for losing?"
Dong Xuebin didn't think twice, and then Jiu Jin'er joked, "Anyway, the heater in your house is hot, so why don't you take off your clothes if you lose?" After saying that, I felt a little regretful, sweat, what was I thinking!
Unexpectedly, it was originally a joke, but Xie Huilan looked at him with a smile, "You are really not polite to me, haha, well, who made me happy today, well, then if I lose, I will take off my clothes." After that, he stood up under the astonished eyes of Dong Xuebin, "I didn't wear much when I went out today, so I'll go back home and put on a few things. Isn't that a violation?"
"No offense, no offense." Dong Xuebin was excited.