Chapter 4245

Su Xinghui didn't tell the municipal party committee about his return home this time. He just wanted to get home quickly to see his family and didn't want a sea of people to meet him when he got off the train. Even with his family, he didn't tell them the train number, only that he would return this weekend.

Therefore, after getting off the train, although there were people coming and going in the station, there was no one there to meet him.

Su Xinghui waited for a taxi at the taxi stand in the station and said he was going to the municipal party committee compound.

Since it was already past seven o'clock when the high-speed train arrived and it was already dark, the taxi driver didn't recognize him when Su Xinghui got in.

However, after Su Xinghui got in, the taxi driver recognized him by the light in the car and shouted in surprise, "Secretary Su, is it you? Secretary Su!"

Su Xinghui originally didn't want to be recognized by others, but the weather was already very warm, and he couldn't just cover his face with a scarf or mask. Therefore, now that he was recognized by the taxi driver, he could only nod and smile: "Hello, Driver Hu, I am Su Xinghui!"

He had seen a sign inside the taxi when he got in, which had the driver's name on it; his surname was Hu.

Driver Hu said in surprise and joy: "Secretary Su, it is such an honor for you to ride in my car. We must take a photo later so I can brag to others; otherwise, if I say Secretary Su has ridden in my car, others definitely won't believe it."

Driver Hu was very talkative. After he said a few words to Su Xinghui, the taxi behind them started honking. He stuck his head out of the car window and laughed and scolded: "Old Three He, why are you honking? I'm leaving right away."

Driver Hu started the vehicle, and Su Xinghui said: "Alright, Driver Hu, let's take a photo when we get off later."

Driver Hu was overjoyed. He said "Got it" and stepped on the gas, driving out of the station.

The station was still some distance from the municipal party committee compound, and it would take more than ten minutes for the taxi to drive there. During these ten minutes, Driver Hu talked non-stop, but Su Xinghui wasn't annoyed. He actually liked chatting with ordinary people; sometimes, the information obtained from ordinary people was the most authentic.

Driver Hu's words were filled with satisfaction and happiness. Such satisfaction and happiness could be heard without asking. Driver Hu said that life was getting better and better now. He drove a taxi every day, his wife worked in a private enterprise, and their income was decent. His son was in high school, and life was like sesame flowers—blooming higher and higher.

Driver Hu kept thanking Su Xinghui. He said that although he was a small person driving a taxi, he knew that Linshan's current state was all thanks to Su Xinghui. It was precisely after Su Xinghui came to Linshan to be mayor that Linshan had undergone such great changes.

He said that in the past, their lives were tight, and they had no sense of security living in Linshan. The underworld forces in Linshan were too rampant, making the good Linshan City a mess. At that time, many people didn't dare to go out at night.

It wasn't until Su Xinghui arrived in Linshan that he not only boosted the economy but also improved public security, and the urban environment was getting better and better. Now, living in Linshan, they could truly be called living and working in peace and contentment.

Su Xinghui said this was what he should do, and it was what every municipal leader should do, but Driver Hu still kept thanking Su Xinghui non-stop.

Driver Hu drove the car to the gate of the municipal party committee compound, and Su Xinghui asked him to stop. He prepared to pay the fare, but Driver Hu refused to accept it no matter what. He said: "No need, Secretary Su, I cannot accept your fare; this is also what I should do."

After saying this, he stepped on the gas and drove the taxi away in a flash.

Su Xinghui looked at the departing taxi and shook his head helplessly, but encountering such a thing as soon as he returned to Linshan also made Su Xinghui feel warm. He was more certain that everything he did was correct.

Returning home, the whole family was waiting for him to eat. Seeing him return, Niuniu shouted happily: "Dad is back!"

Lu Xiaoya smiled and stepped forward to take the bag from Su Xinghui's hand: "You're back? Go wash your hands and eat."

Su Xinghui smiled and nodded, greeted his parents, went to the bathroom to wash his hands, then came out to hug Xiao Feng and Long Long first, and then sat at the dining table, and the family happily started eating.

He hadn't been home for more than a month, and now that he was back, Su Xinghui felt he had returned to the warmest harbor, his heart full of warmth.

At the dining table, Su Xinghui casually talked about his experiences studying at the Party School and then asked about Niuniu's studies.

Su Xinghui didn't need to worry about Niuniu's studies; he was truly a very sensible child. Besides his junior high school courses, he still regularly went to Professor Yang's place to study. Now his Sinology literacy was already very profound. Su Xinghui tested him, and he answered well, which made Su Xinghui very relieved.

That night, Guo Suhua understandingly took both children to her and Su Wenjun's room. Anyway, both children drank formula milk at night, so they didn't need Lu Xiaoya to breastfeed.

Su Xinghui and Lu Xiaoya hadn't been together for more than a month, so they took advantage of this rare opportunity to ignite some passion.

As the saying goes, a short separation is better than a new marriage. The passion after more than a month made both of them feel satisfied and refreshed.

After they were satisfied, Lu Xiaoya lay in Su Xinghui's arms, and the two enjoyed the lingering warmth after the afterglow.

Su Xinghui whispered: "Xiaoya, you've worked hard this past month!"

Lu Xiaoya looked at Su Xinghui, her eyes filled with infinite deep affection. She shook her head and said: "It's nothing, I don't feel tired. I'm taking care of my own children; every time I see them, I'm full of strength."

Su Xinghui laughed. Yes, Su Xinghui had the same feeling every time he saw those two cute children.

The couple had been intimate for many years, so they didn't need to say too many words. They just hugged each other quietly until they fell asleep.

The next day, Su Xinghui got up early to exercise, which was when he was seen by Zheng Hong, Xing Guodong, and others who also came down to exercise.

Zheng Hong said in surprise: "Secretary Su, when did you come back? Why didn't you call in advance?"

Su Xinghui said: "I came back yesterday. It was already dark when I returned, so I didn't call you."

Zheng Hong said: "You should have called. Then we could have held a welcome party for you last night and had a few drinks."

Xing Guodong smiled and said: "It's okay, it's not too late for us to hold a welcome party for Secretary Su tonight."

Zheng Hong nodded and said: "Alright, then I'll host tonight, and we'll all have a good drink together."

Su Xinghui said: "Then thank you, Secretary Zheng!"

The few of them exercised together. Zheng Hong and Xing Guodong reported some of the work situations they had on hand to Su Xinghui, and Su Xinghui also told them about some new theories he had learned at the Party School. They listened and nodded repeatedly, feeling very inspired.

Not long after, Zhong Yuze also heard the news and came. As soon as he arrived, he complained a lot, asking why Su Xinghui didn't notify him last night.

Su Xinghui smiled and explained to Zhong Yuze. Zhong Yuze was, of course, just putting on an act. When he heard Zheng Hong say she would host a welcome party for Su Xinghui tonight, he immediately said he would also attend and have a good drink with Su Xinghui.

As the sky got brighter, more leaders heard the news and came. For a time, almost all the standing committee members gathered around Su Xinghui, and the small woods were bustling with activity.