Chapter 662

My transfer order came down without any trouble, and for this reason, my father-in-law specifically instructed me to bring my wife, Huang Weiwei, back to her parents' home for dinner that evening.

Huang Weiwei hadn't been back to her parents' home in a long time. When she heard me say I wanted to take her and the child back together, her eyes curved into smiles. She followed behind me, constantly asking what I should give her parents as a gift.

This display from Huang Weiwei made my heart ache. Since marrying me, the number of times she had returned to her parents' home could be counted on one hand. It wasn't that she didn't want to go; she was mindful of our family's feelings. Because my mother had once said that whenever she sat with Huang Weiwei's parents, she felt as if a great mountain were piled up in front of her.

Especially after her mother, Director Chen Yazhi, withdrew her shares from my Aunt's company, Huang Weiwei stopped mentioning her parents' affairs in front of anyone in my family. Because we all knew that when we initially bought into my Aunt's company, we hadn't spent a single cent, yet Director Chen Yazhi had taken five million back from my Aunt's company.

Huang Weiwei didn't mention her parents' home because she loved me. As long as a woman deeply loves a man, she is willing to lower herself into the dust.

After hearing me say we were going to her parents' home for dinner, she began flying around the room like a colorful butterfly, occasionally calling Meizhu into the bedroom to help her decide what clothes to wear.

When I entered the bedroom, she had already changed at least five times. The bed was scattered with clothes, and two items had even fallen to the floor. She stood in front of the full-length mirror, gesturing with a white suit, turned back to me, and asked, "Husband, does it look good?"

I studied her; she was still as beautiful as ever, and her figure hadn't lost its shape at all from giving birth to Niannian. It was just that time had quietly carved a faint trace at the corners of her eyes and brows, which appeared very obvious under the sunlight.

The outfit she was gesturing with looked familiar, so I casually said, "This outfit seems to be one you've worn before."

She paused, and her eyes turned red. After a long while, she sighed faintly and said, "Husband, since I married into your family, I haven't bought a single piece of clothing."

"Why didn't you buy any?" I asked in surprise.

"You aren't by my side, so even if I bought them, who would I wear them for?" She smiled faintly, walked to my side, reached out to gently stroke my cheek, and said, "Look at you, you've aged too."

I reached out and hugged her waist, saying, "Wife, even if I'm not home every day, you dressing beautifully is a matter of face for me, Chen Feng!"

"I won't!" she said stubbornly. "I wear beautiful clothes for you to see. If you don't have time to look, I won't wear them."

I laughed and said, "If you don't wear them, are you going to run around outside naked?"

Her face flushed, and she pinched me lightly, saying, "As long as you're willing, I'll do anything. Can you bear it?"

I was deeply moved, hugged her, kissed her on the forehead, and said, "Wife, how do you want me to love you!"

She shyly buried her head in my chest. This scene was just seen by Meizhu, who had come in holding Niannian. She hurriedly covered Niannian's eyes and said, "Didn't see it, didn't see it."

Huang Weiwei and I laughed together; with our son here, the matter of clothes was set aside.

I asked Meizhu to help me prepare a pair of thirty-year-old Moutai; when going to the father-in-law's house, one must bring some gifts.

Huang Weiwei hadn't bought new clothes for years, but that didn't mean she hadn't bought them for me. Before leaving, she insisted I change out of the jacket I was wearing, and she took out a high-quality suit for me to put on.

I wasn't used to wearing suits; I always felt as if a chain were pulling at me. Back in Suxi Township, my one suit became a must-have item for many township cadres when they went out for meetings. Back then, in the whole Suxi Town, I was the only one who had a suit.

My son Niannian had already learned to call people; his milky voice was heart-wrenching.

I drove the car, and Huang Weiwei was instructing our son that he must greet his grandparents when he saw them later. Good children are always polite!

My son nodded as if he understood, and like a little adult, asked me, "Dad, why do I have to call them Grandpa and Grandma, and not Grandpa and Grandma?"

I couldn't explain it for a moment. Huang Weiwei gently pinched our son's little cheek and said, "Because they are Mommy's mom and dad, not Daddy's mom and dad, understand?"

My son was even more confused, opening his fuzzy eyes and looking left and right.

I simply said straightforwardly, "Son, call them whatever you want."

While talking, we arrived downstairs at Minister Huang Shan's building. Just as I parked the car, I saw Director Chen Yazhi running out of the house in a hurry, opening her arms and shouting, "Where is my grandson? Come quickly, Grandma wants a hug."

My son flew over like a little bird. I heard him whisper in his grandmother's arms, "My dad said, I'll just call you Grandma."

Director Chen Yazhi beamed with joy, hugging my son and not letting go for a moment, enthusiastically inviting us into the house.

Because Minister Huang Shan had an appointment with me, he had returned home early and was sitting in the living room waiting for my family to arrive.

Before we had finished half a cup of tea, Director Chen Yazhi cleared her throat and said, "Chen Feng, I have a matter I'd like to ask for your help with. Do you think it's possible?"

I quickly said, "Mom, just give the order."

She hesitated for a moment and asked me tentatively, "I heard that this time you were transferred to the Industrial Park, you asked the Mayor for personnel authority?"

I nodded and said, "Mom, the work at the Industrial Park has been stagnant for a long time. It's not just the responsibility of the leadership; it also has something to do with the cadres and staff below. I heard that the group of people at the Industrial Park in the past were all relatives of various bureaus and commissions."

"That's right," Director Chen Yazhi confirmed without ambiguity.

"These people can't get things done!" I sighed and said, "If the Industrial Park continues to follow the old procedures, it will have no way out."

"Then how do you plan to deal with this group of people?" Director Chen Yazhi didn't look at me, lowering her head to focus on peeling an apple.

"I haven't thought about it yet," I said evasively, thinking to myself, could it be that she has instructions?

Sure enough, before my thought had even faded, Director Chen Yazhi put down the small knife and said, "I want to recommend someone to you. Do you think it's appropriate?"

I asked nervously, "Mom, who do you want to recommend?"

"The son of Director Li from our bureau. He just graduated from university; he's a good person, quite spirited."

"What is his major?" I asked.

"I heard he studied engineering and has a master's degree."

"Oh," I said with a long 'oh,' "he's a talent."

"So I wanted you to see if he could go to work at your Industrial Park? This Director Li has been an old colleague of mine for many years. He has helped me quite a bit in the past; for example, with Weiwei's job, he put in the effort."

Just as I was about to speak, Minister Huang Shan coughed lightly and said, "Old Chen, you woman, why are you so troublesome? Today is about inviting the children home for dinner. Our family hasn't gathered in over half a year, right?"

I said repeatedly, "Dad, Mom, I'm sorry. I've been busy with the project approval process during this time and haven't come to visit you two. I'm sorry."

Minister Huang Shan smiled and said, "It's fine. Young people, of course, prioritize their careers. We two old folks are still in good health, but Weiwei, could you find time to come home more often?"

I didn't dare look at him. This sentence was actually hinting at me, blaming me for not letting Huang Weiwei come home.

In fact, heaven and earth are my witness, I never said I wouldn't let her return to her parents' home; a few times, I even urged her to come back to visit them.

Just when I was embarrassed, Huang Weiwei spoke up, saying straightforwardly, "I have a family of my own, and I have a lot of things to do at home too. Mom, Dad, I'm a married daughter now."

Chen Yazhi laughed, "I don't want to treat you like spilled water!"

Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere became somewhat relaxed.

My son Niannian was lying on the sofa when he suddenly stood up, took out his equipment, and prepared to pee. This startled me, and just as I reached out to hold him, Minister Huang Shan stopped me, saying, "It's fine, let the little guy go. I want to see if he can wet Grandpa's sofa."

Huang Weiwei, however, was unwilling. She grabbed her son, patted his bottom a few times, and scolded, "Little thing, no manners, right?"

My son started to cry, and everyone was in a flurry. Director Chen Yazhi snatched her grandson from Huang Weiwei's hands, staring with wide eyes as if to scold someone.

Minister Huang Shan took a tissue and went to wipe the urine stain on the sofa himself.

After a flurry of activity, peace was restored. Just then, the old nanny had put all the dishes on the table, and Minister Huang Shan asked us to take our seats, ready to eat.

I opened the liquor I brought, poured a glass for Minister Huang Shan, poured one for myself, held the glass with both hands, and said sincerely, "With this glass of wine, I want to thank Mom and Dad for your help and education over the years. As your son-in-law, I haven't fulfilled my responsibilities, and I want to say I'm sorry. I promise, starting today, I will absolutely be a qualified son-in-law!"

Minister Huang Shan and his wife drank the wine with smiles, and I saw satisfaction in their smiles.

I wanted to toast my wife, Huang Weiwei, with the second glass. Therefore, when I picked up the glass, I deliberately brewed some emotion before saying, "Weiwei, thank you! With this glass, I represent my whole family in expressing gratitude for you marrying into our home. I might not be a good man, but I will absolutely be a good husband and a good father!"

Huang Weiwei looked at me hesitantly and said softly, "Do I have to drink too?"

"Of course!" I said seriously. "If you don't drink, it means you have thoughts."

"What thoughts could I have, you fool." She smiled and picked up her glass, saying, "If I drink this, who will drive later?"

"Drive what car?" I asked in confusion.

"To go home."

"We aren't going back. We're staying at Mom's tonight," I said, drinking it first.

Hearing this, Chen Yazhi laughed, "That's right, girl, don't go back tonight. It's fine, drink up. I'll take care of the child tonight."

The meal was eaten in a harmonious atmosphere for over an hour. Minister Huang Shan was clearly drunk. I had never seen this demeanor of his before; in the past, his image in my mind had always been tall and dignified, but before me now, he appeared incomparably kind and approachable, like a typical homebody old man.

He tapped the table and said, "Little Chen, you are now on equal footing with me. But you must never be arrogant! You have taken this seat, and the responsibility is great, the road is difficult. The Industrial Park is a hard bone to chew; if it were a good piece of meat, it wouldn't be your turn to eat it. So I'll tell you the truth: when the decision was made to let you serve as the Management Committee Director, I voted against it."

My heart pounded. I wasn't surprised at all by Minister Huang Shan's words. In his view, as long as I was safe and sound, it didn't matter how high an official I was or how big a matter I managed. He had spent his whole life rolling in officialdom and knew deep down that the water was very deep and muddy; without a backer, one could go up in a minute and fall down in a second.

"However, the Mayor thinks highly of you and worked on me." Minister Huang Shan drank the wine in his glass, held it up, and asked me, "Is there any more wine?"

I quickly filled it for him, drawing unanimous opposition from Director Chen Yazhi and Huang Weiwei.

Minister Huang Shan laughed, "We two men are having a few drinks; it won't kill anyone. What is said in one's own home won't go out the door."

I accompanied him with a smile and said, "Dad, in the future, I ask that you hold a whip and lash me forward."

"Sigh," he sighed long and hard, "let's not talk about others, just talk about your mother. You've just ascended, and she's already stuffing people into your office. Once you step out of this door, who knows how many people are waiting to stuff people into your office!"

"I will handle Mom's matter well. As long as it is beneficial to the construction of the park, I welcome anyone," I said brazenly.

Minister Huang Shan said, "You handle it yourself. I'll give you one piece of advice today: don't ruin a forest because of one tree."

After he finished speaking, he stood up, his body swaying slightly.

I wanted to support him, but he waved his hand and said, "No need to support me, I'm still fine on my own. I'm going to rest first."

Watching Minister Huang Shan go upstairs step by step, my heart hung with him. After hesitating, I followed him up, guarding against him missing a step and falling.