Chapter 190: Wu Xiaohua

After the forum ended, Chen Xu wandered in place for a long time. He knew that if he didn't take the initiative to speak today, he might leave a lifetime of regret.

Finally, he plucked up his courage and came to Lu Yao, a shy smile on his face, and said: "Classmate, hello, can I leave a phone number or WeChat? I hope to have the opportunity to communicate with you in the future." After saying this, Chen Xu felt his heart beating violently.

Lu Yao looked at Chen Xu, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, revealing a polite smile, and replied: "I'm really sorry, my phone just ran out of battery and I took it to charge! So I might not be able to leave you contact information." Her tone was tactful, but the meaning of refusal was already expressed very clearly.

After Chen Xu heard this, the smile on his face instantly became a bit stiff, but he still tried to maintain his composure, smiled awkwardly, and said: "Sorry, it was my presumption. I wish you academic success and a happy life!" Then, he nodded to Lu Yao and turned to leave.

Fate is like a gust of wind, coming without a trace, making people unable to grasp it. Sometimes, we try our best to pursue it, but we can never catch its tail, and effort is of no avail!

At this moment, Chen Xu walked with a lost mood, sighing in his heart that some people are destined to brush past, leaving a glimpse, and becoming passersby in life!

On Thursday, Lu Fan received a call from Wu Xiaohua and Zhao Sijie together, telling him, the "matchmaker," that he must come to the engagement banquet tomorrow afternoon.

Lu Fan was a bit timid and asked: "Sister Zhao, will it be your family tomorrow? How is it appropriate for me to go? Is it appropriate?"

Zhao Sijie said: "Why are you being so pretentious? It's just my parents and Xiaohua's parents; no other relatives are called. Just a simple meal, not so many rules!"

Lu Fan said in surprise: "No way? This is too simple? The scene is smaller than us rural people; at least uncles and aunts should be there, right?"

"It's just to avoid trouble. If it spreads out, there are so many relatives, it's not appropriate to invite or not invite. After the engagement, we will return to Jingcheng."

Lu Fan understood. It was estimated that it was out of consideration for Wu Xiaohua's face, using low-key as an excuse to go through the motions in front of his parents. This could also be considered respect! After all, the identities of the two families were worlds apart, and being able to walk together was an accident.

"You give me face, so I must cover it. Rest assured, I will definitely arrive on time tomorrow."

On Friday, Lu Fan first went to the unit to arrange work, and then told the document clerk that he was going to the Municipal Education Bureau to connect work.

Driving alone, Lu Fan headed to Chang'an.

The vehicle drove steadily on the highway, and the scenery outside the window was like paintings, constantly receding.

Lu Fan quietly enjoyed all this, feeling the loneliness of one person.

There were no noisy human voices, only the sentimental "Anhe Bridge" music and the sound of wheels rolling, as well as dialogue with the depths of his heart, thinking and insights about life.

Arriving in Chang'an, Lu Fan first came to a flower shop. Under the recommendation of the shop owner, he ordered a large bouquet of roses, symbolizing love, with various colors making people's eyes shine; he also ordered a large bouquet of lilies, naturally implying a hundred years of harmony!

Then, he went to the cake shop next door to order an engagement cake, asked them to send it to the hotel, and then drove to the Qinchuan Hotel.

The Qinchuan Hotel had an elegant environment, pleasant scenery, was green all year round, and spring all year round. The garden landscape had both the atmosphere of the north and the beauty of the south, so it was also praised by the world as "Qinchuan's Diaoyutai"!

Arriving at the private room, Wu Xiaohua had already arrived and was discussing ordering dishes with the manager. The first secretary of the Provincial Party Committee had a bright future and could "eat well" wherever he went in the province, otherwise Secretary Zhao Wenfeng would not have let his daughter marry down.

Not long after, the engagement cake and flowers were sent to the private room. Wu Xiaohua laughed: "Xiaofan, you are still careful, very appropriate, thanks!"

Lu Fan said: "Brother Wu, if you have any needs, just tell your brother. I am still a bachelor, one person eats and the whole family is not hungry, so I saved some money!"

"Brother, you have a heart. If I have needs, I won't be polite to you! I can also be considered to be eating soft rice. The house is prepared by Sijie's family. Xiaofan, I don't know if I will regret it in the future!"

"Brother Wu, since you have made a decision, stick to it without hesitation and move forward bravely! I can feel that Sister Zhao is truly sincere to you, which is crucial!

And, in my opinion, Brother Wu, you are not bad at all! I think you two are evenly matched! I even think you may not be inferior to Secretary Zhao in the future!"

Wu Xiaohua said with a smile: "Haha, these words hit my heart! Oh, right, when will you start personnel adjustments? I don't know if Secretary Li Mingzhou will help?"

"Brother Wu, no matter what the final result is, your support and help will be engraved in my heart. I won't say words of thanks; saying too much seems pretentious!"

As they were talking, Wu Xiaohua's phone rang. He took a look and went out to pick up his parents. Lu Fan also followed, as he couldn't sit and wait for his elders.

Arriving at the hotel lobby, Wu Xiaohua shouted: "Dad, Mom!"

Lu Fan hurriedly followed and introduced himself: "Uncle, Auntie, my name is Lu Fan, I am Brother Wu's brother!"

Wu Dad said with a full face of smiles: "You are Xiaofan, indeed a talent, really a good child!"

Wu Mom echoed: "Yes, good, good, you must help each other and get along well!"

Lu Fan noticed that the two elders were wearing brand-new clothes, naturally prepared specifically for this meeting between the in-laws.

From their simple and unadorned appearance and slightly restrained expressions, it could be seen that they were authentic farmers. This simple atmosphere made Lu Fan, who also grew up in the countryside, feel particularly close.

Lu Fan took the initiative to support Wu Dad's arm, walking while chatting with him. He talked about rural life and the harvest of crops.

Wu Dad was interested in these topics, and the conversation box opened up, and he slowly stopped being nervous.

At six o'clock sharp, Zhao Sijie accompanied her parents to the private room, and several people hurriedly stood up to welcome them.

I saw Secretary Zhao Wenfeng very easygoing, holding Wu Dad's hand tightly, and the two old brothers started chatting about family affairs.

Zhao Wenfeng's wife went straight to Wu Mom, started finding topics, and praised her son-in-law, making the atmosphere very harmonious.

Zhao Sijie secretly asked Lu Fan: "Did you order the cake and flowers?"

Lu Fan shook his head and said: "I don't know, they were here when I arrived!"

"Started talking nonsense again? I still don't know Xiaohua? How could he think of these?"

Lu Fan laughed: "Sister Zhao, you are wrong. Actually, Brother Wu is very careful, just too busy with work."

"You don't have to speak well for him. Anyway, we are getting married soon, marry a chicken follow a chicken, marry a dog follow a dog! Come, Xiaofan, let me introduce you to my parents." After finishing, she pulled Lu Fan to her parents and introduced: "Dad, Mom, this is Lu Fan, my close comrade-in-arms when I was in Ningyang!"

Lu Fan hurriedly said: "Hello, Secretary Zhao, hello Auntie!"

Zhao Wenfeng said with a smile: "No need to be polite. I have to thank you for taking care of Sijie in Ningyang. You are the 'matchmaker' today!"

"Secretary, I don't deserve it! It is Sister Zhao who has been taking care of me and supporting me!"

"Alright, let's sit down. In-laws, please take the seat of honor!"

Wu Dad hurriedly declined, but was pushed to the main seat by Zhao Wenfeng.

After the meal started, Wu Xiaohua's father solemnly raised matters related to the engagement, such as the bride price, but was flatly refused by Zhao Wenfeng, who stated that the happiness of the two children was the most important, and all those cumbersome rituals were exempted!

While eating, Wu Xiaohua's phone rang. He took a look and it was actually Secretary Chen Deming calling. He hurriedly answered and said: "Secretary, what instructions do you have?"

"Xiaohua, which private room are you in? I'll come over to sit for a while!"

Wu Xiaohua hurriedly reported the location and said: "Secretary, no need to trouble!"

Unexpectedly, while chatting on the phone, Secretary Chen Deming pushed the door and entered, laughing: "I happened to be next door, so I came over to share the joy. Congratulations, congratulations!"

Everyone present stood up. Zhao Wenfeng hurriedly said: "Secretary, you are busy with official business, and you can still take time to come over. Thank you very much!"

Chen Deming laughed: "Sit down, the protagonists today are Xiaohua and Sijie. Xiaohua, these are your parents, right?"

Wu Xiaohua hurriedly introduced his parents to the leader, and everyone had a good exchange of greetings.

Then, Chen Deming looked at Lu Fan, a trace of surprise appearing in his eyes, but it flashed away, and he said: "Lu Fan is also here!"

Lu Fan was terrified and fearful. He didn't expect the Provincial Party Secretary to remember his name. For a moment, he didn't know what to say, and could only respectfully say: "Hello, Secretary Chen!"

Zhao Wenfeng and Wu Xiaohua's father wanted to give up the main seat, but unexpectedly Chen Deming sat directly next to Lu Fan and said: "Family banquet, where are there so many rules? Sit casually! I just came in to see and toast two glasses. The guests are still waiting over there!"

Chen Deming slowly raised his glass with a smile and said: "Come, let us raise our glasses together to bless this pair of newlyweds!

My secretary has finally completed the major event in his life, and can also give an account to Brother Wu and sister-in-law!

Xiaohua, Sijie, may you respect and care for each other for the rest of your lives, hold hands together, and grow old together!"

As Chen Deming's words fell, everyone raised the cups in their hands and drank them down in one gulp!

Chen Deming suddenly turned his head to look at Lu Fan and said: "Help me take the wine; I'll toast a round!"

Lu Fan was driven by an invisible force, stood up with a "swish," hurriedly filled the wine dispenser, and followed Chen Deming.

After toasting a round of wine, Chen Deming looked at his watch, stood up slowly, and said to everyone with a smile: "Sorry, the guests are still sitting there; I can't accompany you all. Xiaohua, entertain your parents well!" After finishing, he cast a polite and humble look.

Hearing this, everyone stood up to see him off.

After Chen Deming left, everyone sat down again. The originally somewhat restrained atmosphere instantly dissipated without a trace, and the two families started to speak freely, and laughter echoed in the room.

Throughout the meal, Lu Fan didn't have much communication with Secretary Zhao Wenfeng, and even felt a bit restrained and embarrassed, but being able to sit here was of extraordinary significance. What surprised him most was that he actually met the Provincial Party Secretary!

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