As soon as Chen Defa got out of the car, Secretary Li and Commissioner Han came out to greet him. Chen Xia followed them like an "interpreter", introducing them non-stop.
"Grandpa, these two are the leaders of our Yuezhou region. This is Secretary Li Bingquan, and this is Commissioner Han Dingze. They have been waiting here early today just to welcome you."
Secretary Li extended his hand first: "Welcome, welcome, Mr. Chen, welcome back to visit your hometown. It is an honor for our Yuezhou region to have such an outstanding fellow as Mr. Chen."
Han Dingze also had to say a few words to show his presence: "Mr. Chen is indeed still as sharp as ever. Look at his energy, he is even more energetic than me."
Hehe, everyone is politely praising each other's business.
"Secretary Li, Commissioner Han, I am deeply ashamed to have you, two of our fathers and mothers, personally come to greet me."
When these words were spoken, Secretary Li and Commissioner Han's hearts trembled.
Both sides introduced their families and entourages in a lively manner, and then there was a welcome dinner. No business was discussed today, and everyone had a great time.
This dinner was also very particular. Although supplies had become extremely abundant in 1983, it was not yet so abundant that every family could eat meat every day, including the families of cadres.
But a welcome banquet like this is different.
Chinese people are very concerned about face. They usually don’t want to eat or spend money, but when there are “foreign guests”, they can’t wait to serve all the delicious food and drinks.
At this time, real leaders and guests will not eat too much food or drink too much wine for the sake of demeanor. They usually just move their chopsticks politely and then chat "pleasantly" with each other.
But the accompanying local cadres didn't need to be polite. This was one of the few opportunities to eat meat to their heart's content, so how could they miss it? If they didn't eat until they had to lean on the wall to leave, it would be a shame to this delicious meal.
Therefore, almost all the cadres who were well-known and prominent in the local area came out to attend the welcome dinner.
If discipline had not allowed it, these cadres would have brought their families along.
But after all, she is a cadre, and she will not be like the rural aunties who take out plastic bags before the wedding banquet even starts.
You can eat and drink, but you are not allowed to take away.
After all, Chen Defa and his wife are old, so they went to rest as soon as the welcome dinner was over.
The Chen family in Hong Kong declined to stay at the Longshan Hotel and instead chose to stay at Chen Xia's home. After all, this is the "Chen family" and it has a different meaning.
The car drove directly into the West Garden and stopped by the lake. Looking at the small Western-style building, the large garden, and the large pond in front of them, Chen Defa and his family were stunned.
Their family has seen the world and is considered wealthy in Hong Kong, but this huge garden house covering an area of five or six acres still shocked the Hong Kong guests.
Chen Shuqin asked curiously, "Xiao Xia, I'm starting to doubt whether you're the eldest grandson of the Chen family. Could your real grandfather be a Red Army cadre? How come you have a big house in Ke Town, but live in a manor in Yuezhou City?"
Chen Defa was delighted when he heard this: "Bullshit, he is of course our eldest grandson, how could he be someone else's child?"
Uncle Dai Ning was also shocked. This was his first time returning to his hometown after liberation. He originally thought that Chen Xia was just a small cadre, and even if he had some jade, it would not be sold at a high price in the mainland.
Today, it seems that the ability and influence of his wife's nephew are not as simple as he thought.
Dean Gu had received a call a long time ago, so when he saw someone coming, he immediately came out of the room, along with Gu's mother and several juniors.
"Ah, Uncle Chen, I've finally got you here. Welcome home."
Chen Defa also took his relative's hand and said with a smile, "I am so happy that I can finally return to my hometown in my lifetime."
Several younger generations came up to pay their respects. It was the first time that Chen Chun met the great grandfather and great aunt of Hong Kong, so he was naturally curious and excited.
The empress grabbed Chen Chun's hand and said, "You must be Xiaochun, right? You're really pretty."
Chen Chun and Chen Shuqin look very similar. The genes are always there. They both have round faces and the same height and body shape. They stood together and compared themselves, which made everyone laugh.
Chen Qiu immediately became familiar with the sisters Dai Ziyi and Dai Zile. After all, it was easier to get along with people of the same age.
The third floor of the Xiyuan villa has been newly renovated and is equipped with flush toilets and bathrooms, which makes the guests from Hong Kong very satisfied.
If you live in the plum garden at this time and still use the toilet, it would be quite embarrassing because the stench is unbearable.
The next day, all members of the Chen family went back to their hometown together.
Chen Defa was very nervous along the way and held his wife's hand tightly. When Taiping Bridge came into view, the old man suddenly became excited.
"Old woman, look quickly, isn't that Taiping Bridge? Once we cross the bridge we'll be at our hometown."
The empress took a closer look and became excited. She said loudly, as if she hadn't heard of it before, "Yes, yes. When I went to Ke Town to buy things, I always had to walk across this bridge. We're home now."
It was still the New Year's Eve in the countryside at that time. When Chen Yigen saw the convoy in the distance, he knew that the guests from Hong Kong had arrived.
He immediately directed the younger members of the same clan to set off firecrackers, and also called out the primary school student drum band, who started beating drums and gongs at the entrance of the village, making it very lively.
As Chen Defa got out of the car, he looked at Chen Yigen who was coming towards him and asked excitedly, "Are you, the fourth brother?"
"Yes, big brother, I am the fourth one."
"Hahahaha", the two old men hugged each other happily, and then began to cry.
At this time, almost all members of the Chen family had arrived at the threshing ground at the entrance of the village. When they saw the Hong Kong guests getting off the car, they all looked at them with envy at their attire and temperament.
In such occasions, the task of reception naturally fell to Fourth Grandpa, while Chen Xia took the camera to record these precious moments.
After all, my great-grandfather has to leave after returning to his hometown to visit his relatives. I believe that leaving these photos behind will definitely comfort him when he is lonely.
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