Chapter 110

Just as Su Xinghui said, Chen Hongfu claimed to be reporting work to Zhang Kaishan, but in reality, he was just looking for an opportunity to get closer to him. Zhang Kaishan had already read the work report for Menghuling Township and was very clear about the situation there during this period.

Chen Hongfu still reported the contents of the work report to Zhang Kaishan, then expressed his determination and looked forward to next year's work. Zhang Kaishan nodded repeatedly as he listened and expressed his encouragement to Chen Hongfu.

When Chen Hongfu had finished reporting, Zhang Kaishan asked casually: "Comrade Hongfu, your township submitted a report to the county government saying you want to buy a jeep, is that right?"

Chen Hongfu nodded. This report had been submitted to the county government for some time. When Shan Guozhi went to Menghuling for an inspection, he said they could buy a jeep, which made them very happy, but until now, the report hadn't been approved.

Zhang Kaishan said: "It seems this report has been suppressed by County Magistrate Shan."

Once Chen Hongfu heard this, he understood. This was definitely the trouble caused by his support for Lei Ming that one time. However, he really hadn't expected Shan Guozhi, as a County Magistrate, to be so narrow-minded.

He smiled bitterly and said: "Since County Magistrate Shan has suppressed it, there's nothing I can do."

Zhang Kaishan asked: "Did you not communicate with County Magistrate Shan beforehand? I see that the condition of the jeep in your township is already quite poor; it is necessary to change to a new one."

Chen Hongfu had unspeakable bitterness; he could only shake his head and say: "Forget it. Anyway, we just submitted a report. If the county is willing to let us change the car, that's even better. If we can't, it's nothing."

Zhang Kaishan pondered for a moment and said: "It's better to change the car; it's conducive to carrying out work. How about this, I'll talk to County Magistrate Shan for your township again. A jeep only costs twenty or thirty thousand; even if the county's finances are difficult, they should be able to come up with that."

Chen Hongfu nodded and said: "Alright, then thank you, County Magistrate Zhang!"

Zhang Kaishan said: "No need to thank me. I am also acting from the perspective of your work; you do indeed need to change to a jeep."

Chen Hongfu stood up and said: "County Magistrate Zhang, then I won't disturb you anymore. I'll take my leave!"

Zhang Kaishan also stood up and said: "Alright, go back and work hard!"

Su Xinghui also stood up to say goodbye. Zhang Cheng said: "Why don't you stay for lunch at my house?"

Su Xinghui shook his head and said: "I haven't been home for over a month. If I don't eat at home on New Year's Day, my mom will have something to say."

Zhang Cheng laughed and didn't try to keep him.

Returning home, his sister's family had already arrived. His mother and sister had already prepared the raw vegetables. Although Su Xinghui said he would come back to cook, they couldn't just sit there doing nothing, waiting to eat ready-made food; they still couldn't stay idle.

Su Xinghui saw that it was still early and saw his brother-in-law playing chess with his father, so he sat on the side and watched them play.

Tan Mingcheng said to Su Xinghui while playing chess: "Xinghui, I heard that the work in Menghuling has been going well lately?"

Su Xinghui said: "It's alright."

Tan Mingcheng said: "Work hard, you will definitely be more successful than us in the future!"

Su Xinghui just smiled. He saw that his father's chess position was somewhat critical, so he offered a few pointers, and his father immediately turned the situation around.

At this, Tan Mingcheng got anxious: "Xinghui, a true gentleman doesn't speak while watching chess. You can't give pointers to Dad anymore!"

Tan Mingcheng was quite addicted to chess. Every time he came to the Su family, he had to play a few games with his father-in-law. Neither of their chess skills was as good as Su Xinghui's, so they didn't want to play against him; playing against each other was just a fair match.

Su Xinghui chuckled. Su Wenjun said triumphantly: "Ha, Mingcheng, you're about to lose this game, right?"

Tan Mingcheng said anxiously: "No, this game was pointed out by Xinghui, it shouldn't count. Let's start over."

Su Wenjun had a great advantage at this time, so of course, he wouldn't agree to start over. The two argued endlessly. Su Xingyun said: "Mingcheng, you too, arguing so intensely over the win or loss of a game. Can't you just let Dad win one?"

Hearing his wife's words, Tan Mingcheng stopped and smiled sheepishly. Of course, he didn't disrespect his father-in-law; it was just that once he started playing chess, he forgot everything else.

Watching this interesting scene, Su Xinghui laughed. He loved this warm atmosphere at home the most.

That noon, Su Xinghui cooked himself, making a table full of dishes. The family had a happy meal. Although New Year's Day didn't have a very high status in China, it was, after all, the beginning of a new year. The family exchanged blessings, and it was harmonious and beautiful.

Su Xinghui first raised his glass to his parents and said: "Dad, Mom, I wish you good health and all the best in the new year!"

Su Wenjun and his wife were so happy they couldn't close their mouths. They raised their glasses together and said: "Xinghui, we also wish you progress in your work!"

Next, Tan Mingcheng and Su Xingyun raised their glasses to wish Su Wenjun and his wife good health, and Su Xinghui and Tan Mingcheng also wished each other progress in their work in the new year.

Tan Weisheng was the most interesting. He held a glass of Jianlibao with his chubby little hands and said: "Wish Grandpa and Grandma a happy new year, Uncle a happy new year, congratulations on getting rich, give me a red envelope!"

Su Xingyun quickly stopped her son and said: "Weisheng, don't talk nonsense. Today is not the Lunar New Year, you can't ask for red envelopes."

Tan Weisheng raised his little face and said: "But our teacher said yesterday that today is the New Year!"

Su Xingyun said: "This New Year is different from our Lunar New Year."

Guo Suhua happily got up and went to the room to get a few red envelopes. She handed one to Su Xinghui, and she and Su Wenjun each took one and said: "Come, Weisheng, here's your red envelope!"

Tan Weisheng took the red envelope and smiled: "Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma!"

Su Xinghui took out fifty yuan, put it into a red envelope, and handed it to Tan Weisheng: "Come, Weisheng, this is the red envelope from your uncle."

Su Xingyun complained: "Mom, don't spoil him like this."

Guo Suhua laughed: "It's fine, he's just a child. Mom is happy today, what's a red envelope?"

Su Xingyun said to Su Xinghui: "Xinghui, you gave too much. Ten yuan would have been enough as a gesture. Your salary isn't high, and you need money living alone in the township."

Su Xinghui said: "It's fine, Sister. My salary is high enough, and there aren't many places to spend money in the township. I might get a year-end bonus in a few days. I didn't buy any gifts for my nephew when I came back, so a red envelope is appropriate."