Chapter 195

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 of Meng Hu Ling Township, and he was very clear about the work situation there during this period.

Chen Hongfu still reported the contents of the work report to Zhang Kaishan, 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 Meng Hu Ling for inspection, he said they could buy a jeep, which made them very happy, but the report hadn't been approved until now.

Zhang Kaishan said: "This report seems to have been suppressed by County Magistrate Shan."

Chen Hongfu understood as soon as he heard it. This must be 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: "Didn't you communicate with County Magistrate Shan beforehand? I see that the condition of the jeep in your township is already quite bad, and it is necessary to change to a new one."

Chen Hongfu had unspeakable bitterness and could only shake his head: "Forget it, anyway, we just submitted a report. If the county is willing to let us change the car, that's even better; if not, it doesn't matter."

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 help your township talk to County Magistrate Shan 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 it."

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

Zhang Kaishan said: "No need to thank me. I'm also acting based on your work; you really do 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: "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 opinions."

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

Returning home, his sister's family had already arrived. His mother and sister had already prepared the raw vegetables. Although Su Xinghui had told them to let him cook, they couldn't just sit there doing nothing and wait for a ready-made meal; 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 your Meng Hu Ling has been going well lately?"

Su Xinghui said: "It's alright."

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

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

Tan Mingcheng was anxious now: "Xinghui, a true gentleman doesn't speak while watching chess. You can't give Dad any more pointers!"

Tan Mingcheng had a big chess addiction. 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 with him; playing against each other was exactly a match of equals.

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

Tan Mingcheng said angrily: "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 and, of course, refused 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 he forgot everything once he started playing chess.

Watching this interesting scene, Su Xinghui laughed. What he liked most was this warm atmosphere at home.

That noon, Su Xinghui cooked himself, making a table full of dishes. The family had a happy meal. Although the status of New Year's Day in China wasn't very high, 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: "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: "Xinghui, we also wish you progress in your work!"

Next, Tan Mingcheng and Su Xingyun toasted Su Wenjun and his wife for 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 cup of Jianlibao with his chubby little hands and said: "Happy New Year to Grandpa and Grandma, Happy New Year to Uncle, wish you wealth and prosperity, give me a red envelope!"

Su Xingyun quickly stopped her son: "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: "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 stood up, went to the room, and took out a few red envelopes. She handed one to Su Xinghui, and she and Su Wenjun each took one: "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 is enough as a gesture. Your salary isn't high, and you need money living in the township alone."

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." ===== CHAPTER 197 =====