Chapter 114 Chapter 114 He really became a leader.
"You are really getting better at pleasing your wife!"
Lu Chongfeng interrupted and made Liang Xin laugh.
Liang Xin did not refute. He was very sweet-talking and she was indeed happy after hearing that.
After returning home, Lu Chongfeng carried Dudu to the bed on the second floor to sleep.
"Would you like to take a hot bath before going to bed?"
"……Need not."
I've already washed it three times from last night to this morning. Why should I wash it again?
Liang Xin took off her blue factory uniform, changed into pajamas, and pulled back the quilt to take a nap with her daughter.
Lu Chongfeng carefully tucked in the quilt for the mother and daughter, stood by the bed and leaned over to look at the mother and daughter with their eyes closed for a long time, kissed Liang Xin gently on the forehead, and then tiptoed to the division headquarters to work and attend a meeting.
Liang Xin feels that dealing with leaders is the most energy-consuming thing. Every time a leader comes to inspect, she can fall asleep within seconds of hitting the bed.
In addition to dealing with my boss today, I fell asleep in a second because the houses that I promised to the first batch of martyrs' families were finally fulfilled this winter.
The families of martyrs no longer have to drag their families and squeeze into old factory buildings and sheds and suffer the cold.
She is a person who always keeps her word. Seeing the happy smiles on the faces of the martyrs' families and children, and their carefully decorated new homes, she needs to completely let go of the pressure in her heart when she sleeps.
Liang Xin slept for a long time and did not even get up to eat dinner.
Lu Chongfeng did not force Liang Xin to eat. Instead, he went to the kitchen and prepared the sweet potato porridge, egg pancakes, blanched vegetables, and fried mung bean sprouts that Liang Xin loved to eat in Huaihua Village. He also prepared sweet and sour pork ribs, waiting for Liang Xin to wake up and eat them.
Liang Xin slept from the afternoon until the next morning. After eating the meal prepared by Lu Chongfeng, she returned to the family factory where every minute counts, full of energy.
After a year-long marketing and promotion, Conscience Mushroom Chicken Soup Noodles became the leading brand in the instant noodle industry three months after its launch. It has even reached the point where when comrades mention instant noodles, the first thing that comes to their mind is a golden and shiny old hen and a little soldier's wife wearing a white hat and a packaging bag.
The success of Conscience Instant Noodles has led to imitations by food factories, military factories, military farms, and commune factories across the country, which are rushing to find ways to introduce Conscience instant noodle production lines.
Conscience instant noodles are also facing more intense market competition.
The year is coming to an end soon.
There is no need to ask the local meat processing plant to send pork this year. The pork and fish raised by Jiangmen Farm and the study groups in each regiment and company of the division are enough to be distributed to the families of the cadres.
Liang Xin set aside half a day to pickle salted chicken, salted fish and sausages as usual. She liked them and Lu Chongfeng didn't dislike them either.
In addition to the New Year's dishes, Dudu is also turning one year old.
This year, Chief Lu had no mission and could stop by Jiangkou. Liang Xin called her mother-in-law to tell her that it was very chaotic outside and asked her not to go to Jiangkou just for Dudu's first birthday party.
When they have time after the New Year, they will bring Dudu back to see them.
After Liang Xin and Lu Chongfeng made several phone calls, the mother-in-law finally gave up her worries.
Although the person didn't come, large and small packages were sent to me as expected.
Liang Xin sat on the sofa holding Dudu and opened the letters and gifts.
A large box was sent with the long-haired yellow dogs, tin frogs, rattles, building blocks, plastic dolls, picture books...all of which are popular in Jiangjing City.
Lu Chongfeng picked up the tin frog, twisted it a bit, put it on the ground and let go. The frog instantly jumped out one meter away.
Instantly attracted Dudu's attention.
"Go get back the toy your dad took away."
Liang Xin put Dudu on the ground. Dudu no longer needed to hold hands or the car bracelet and could walk independently. He chased the frog with his little feet, bent down, picked up the frog on the ground, and put it on the ground like his father. A "woo" sound of pumping came from his mouth.
The frog lay motionless on the ground, and its big black eyes looked towards its father in confusion.
Liang Xin and Lu Chongfeng were both amused by their daughter's cute appearance.
Liang Xin picked up the camera and took a picture of Dudu playing with toys, and then sent them back to Jiangjing and Huaihua Village after they were developed.
In addition to toys, all the ready-made clothes for children and adults that were popular in Jiangjing were sent by my mother-in-law. The letter said that she had bought a golden lock for Dudu again, but she was afraid that it would be lost during the delivery, so she kept it for Dudu and would give it to her when Dudu returned to Jiangjing.
Because the gold lock was not sent, my mother-in-law directly transferred one thousand yuan from the bank to Liangxin’s account.
"Mom sent us money again."
Liang Xin folded the letter and stuffed it back into the envelope. "It's no use what I said. You should persuade Mom again next time you call. Dad will retire in two years. You should think more about yourself and not always think about your children. We already have children."
"You said it's useless, so how can I say it can be useful?"
Lu Chongfeng flattened the doll and found that it didn't make any noise, so he gave it to Dudu.
"Mom has been living like this for so many years. She's used to buying and sending us things at what time. Now you suddenly don't want her to do that anymore. She can't find the value of her existence anymore. Anyway, you give her money every time you go back, so buy whatever you want."
"You're talking about a deal."
But Liang Xin agreed with what Lu Chongfeng said next. Her mother-in-law raised the children thirty years ago, and when the children left her more than ten years ago, she started thinking about what to buy and send. Suddenly losing these things she was used to doing might indeed backfire.
Liang Xin stopped thinking about it and opened the letter sent by her second sister-in-law from Huaihua Village.
"I also need to think about what gift to buy."
Lu Chongfeng came over and glanced at the letter in Liang Xin's hand. "What's the matter?"
"My third brother got married in the army."
Seeing that he wanted to read it, Liang Xin handed him the letter and said, "He was injured while on a mission some time ago. He and the doctor from the division hospital developed feelings for each other during their time together and have already obtained a marriage certificate."
Lu Chongfeng read Liang Xin's letter word by word, "Dad was anxious before, so now that the relationship is destined, marriage will be a matter of seconds."
Liang Xin glanced at him and said, "You understand a lot."
"Of course, I have always been very talented in this area."
Lu Chongfeng asked curiously, "What gifts should we send? Should we send money?"
"What are you sending money for?"
"We don't need to prepare a gift?"
Liang Xin thought for a moment and said, "No need."
Lu Chongfeng said, "Of course we do. We all have our own families now. When there is something going on between brothers and sisters, we need to prepare gifts. Didn't we also give money to Yueji and Brother Heping when they got married?"
"That's because Yueji and Heping prepared gold necklaces for Dudu and me before we got married, so they gave us a lot. Forget it, let me think about it first."
Liang Xin thought of her eldest and second brothers, "You can give them, but not too much. Besides, the third brother hasn't split up the family yet, so it would be better to buy him a suitable gift."
“That makes sense.”
Lu Chongfeng also thought of his elder and second brothers. "There are really a lot of rules and regulations for dealing with people. If you are not careful, you may offend other relatives."
Liang Xin couldn't help laughing out loud when she heard him say these homely words.
"What are you laughing at?"
Lu Chongfeng asked: "What's wrong?"
"Yes, you are right."
Liang Xin packed up the gifts on the sofa and said, "One day, go to the city department store and buy a silk quilt, a set of sheets, a pair of pillowcases, and a wool blanket. They can cover both of us. I'll call my eldest brother to ask about the gift money. He'll give me whatever he says. If we give them according to your standards, they'll probably feel pressured and won't pay."
Lu Chongfeng agreed with Liang Xin's words and nodded.
While we were busy buying New Year's goods wherever we went, the New Year's Eve of 1983 finally arrived. CCTV will broadcast the Spring Festival Gala for the first time at 8 o'clock on the evening of New Year's Eve.
On New Year's Eve, Liang Xin put off the New Year's Eve dinner until noon, so she did not go to work in the factory in the morning.
After being busy for a whole year, she didn't want the house to be devoid of any festive atmosphere on New Year's Eve, otherwise it would be completely contrary to the life she had imagined.
With the launch of instant noodles, all departments in the factory have been put on the right track. When employees encounter many problems, they already know who to find and what procedures to follow. The department head will not have to find Liang Xin on this day unless it is a big deal.
What's more, the factory only worked half a day today. Liangxin forced them to do the same as other local factories and not have a holiday on New Year's Eve. They had originally planned to give everyone a full day off to celebrate the New Year, but instant noodles were very popular in the market. There were even trucks parked at the door that had come specially to ask for sympathy on New Year's Eve, so the employees continued to work half a day.
In the afternoon, everyone went to the cafeteria to help make dumplings, cut rice cakes, prepare New Year’s Eve dinner and watch the Spring Festival Gala. The focus was to watch the commercials for Conscience Instant Noodles.
"Liang Xin, don't you want to eat sticky rice dumplings? I brought them to you!"
Li Mao was carrying a plate of sticky rice dumplings. His voice entered the living room before he arrived.
Liang Xin came out of the kitchen, still holding a soup spoon in her hand, "Are you in a hurry to make sticky rice dumplings after you come back?"
"I finished the last batch of goods this morning. I had already done a thorough cleaning yesterday. There was nothing to do in the factory, so I came back early."
Li Mao put the sticky rice dumplings on the dining table and looked around the living room. "Why are you alone? Where are Dudu and Sister Ji?"
"It's Chinese New Year today, so let my elder sister go to celebrate next door."
Liang Xin went back to the kitchen and took out a new plate to replace the one Li Mao brought. "Dudu was also taken away by Meiman to play. I made eight-treasure rice pudding myself and prepared a portion for you. Take it back and try it."
Li Mao looked at the colorful eight-treasure rice in the bowl that Liang Xin handed over, "Is it glutinous rice? This is what our Xiaodan likes to eat. What did you cook?"
"There are too many to burn. I'm so busy now that I've forgotten everything. I can't tell you everything."
Liang Xin took a bite of the sticky bean bun and said, "It's delicious."
"We cook a lot more dishes for the New Year than before. Lao Lei even made a pig-killing dish!"
As soon as Li Mao finished speaking, he stretched out a hand in front of Liang Xin.
On her middle finger was a glittering gold ring.
Liang Xin laughed and said, "It's so bright! I can hardly open my eyes!"
Li Mao's laughter immediately spread to the yard outside. He cherished his finger like a treasure. "Lao Lei bought it for me secretly. He said that he saw you looked really good in gold during the Chinese New Year and he always wanted to buy me one. However, the money he saved from cigarettes was only enough to buy a gold ring for now. He said he would buy me all the gold rings later!"
Liang Xin smiled with genuine happiness for Li Mao, "Yes, it looks good. With your curly hair, you look very fashionable."
"Is it?"
Li Mao happily brushed his curly hair with his fingers wearing a gold ring. "It's a pity that the factory is too busy and I can't go back home this year to show off in front of those who once looked down on me!"
Liang Xin was amused by her again, "If Deputy Captain Lei can get a leave, you can also take a few days off to go back and visit your family."
"No! I was just saying it casually. I'm not complaining to you."
Li Mao said, "I am now the most important deputy director in the factory besides you, and I am also the deputy director in charge of production. I am very important! I can't just abandon the factory production and run back to my hometown to show off. Those few people are not worthy of it!"
Liang Xin saw that Li Mao had indeed suffered a lot of grievances and resentment in her hometown, so she patted her on the shoulder and advised: "In fact, even if you don't go back, as long as you have something to offer outside, your relatives and neighbors in your hometown will know everything clearly, not to mention a thousand miles away, even tens of thousands of miles away."
“That’s true.”
Li Mao nodded. "There's an old saying, 'A poor person living in a busy city has no one to ask about him, but a rich person living in a remote mountain area has distant relatives. They should have known about my situation a long time ago. Okay, I won't delay you from cooking. I have to go back quickly, and there's pork stewing in the pot."
As soon as Li Mao walked back, Lu Chongfeng came back.
"Why are Deputy Commander Lei's family members so happy?"
Liang Xin took some ice cubes from the refrigerator and put them in an enamel basin, then closed the refrigerator door and looked at him. "What?"
Lu Chongfeng raised his hand with his five fingers spread out, "Just swing your hands like this while walking."
Liang Xin laughed. Although Lu Chongfeng hadn't learned it completely, he could already imagine how Li Mao walked. "This year is a bumper year. Is there anyone in the 11th Division who is unhappy?"
Speaking of this, Lu Chongfeng, who had just finished the year-end summary and commendation meeting, stepped forward and kissed Liang Xin hard on the face.
Liang Xin's face was flattened by his kisses and she couldn't push him away.
"It's the New Year, people are coming and going."
Lu Chongfeng then let go and smiled, "This year is indeed a bumper year. The cadres in the division's political department are so exhausted from handing out awards and commendations."
Liang Xin opened the lid of the pot, took out the golden chicken and soaked it in iced water. "Did the engineering team of the 2nd Battalion of the 1st Regiment also make a contribution?"
"Of course, even the green-coated study group that made conscientious instant noodles for you received the titles of dual-use talent model, technical expert and excellent company."
Lu Chongfeng took the enamel basin away and made room on the kitchen counter. "The 2nd Battalion of the 1st Regiment won the third-class collective merit and the title of military and civilian double excellence model. The title of advanced unit in the whole army was also awarded. The 11th Division has become well-known throughout the army."
Liang Xin was also happy to hear this, "Congratulations, Deputy Commander Lu."
Lu Chongfeng put down the dish he had just picked up, stood at attention and saluted, "Thank you, Comrade Liang Xin."
Liang Xin raised the corner of her mouth, "At ease!"
Lu Chongfeng paused with a serious expression, stretched out his hands to hold Liang Xin in his arms, and bit her cheek, "You really became a leader?"
Liang Xin nudged him with her elbow and said, "I told you someone would be here. The window here is still open."
"If the windows are closed, then..."
Lu Chongfeng was about to say something when Liang Xin elbowed him. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Xia Xia coming towards the back door with a blue-rimmed bowl in her hand. "...There are so many people coming and going."
"Liang Xin, I brought you some steamed preserved meat."
Liang Xin slapped Lu Chongfeng's hand away, walked out of the kitchen, and looked at Xia Xia who came in from behind, "Thank you, sister-in-law. I was just about to give you the eight-treasure rice."
"We just steamed them together, so I'll send them to you while they're hot."
Xia Xia looked at the sticky bean curd and dumplings on the table and smiled, "Xue Lian and Li Mao must have sent them. Half of the dishes on our tables today are the same!"
Liang Xin also smiled, looking at the smoked bacon, sausages and ribs, "It's good that my sister-in-law is back. I was in confinement during the Chinese New Year last year, and now I can eat my favorite smoked bacon made by my sister-in-law after I weaned Dudu."
"There's plenty at home. If you want to eat some, I'll make some and send it to you."
Xia Xia looked at the color TV in front of the sofa and said, "I'll fry some peanuts tonight, and Lao Yang and I will come to your house to watch the Spring Festival Gala on the color TV."
"Welcome, I'll save a seat on the sofa for you."
The current penetration rate of color televisions in the country is less than 5%. Although Commander Yang and Xia Xia have no worries about tickets or money, they are both workaholics and feel that having a black and white TV at home is enough and there is no need to buy a color TV.
Zhong Xuelian next door wanted to buy it, but she hasn’t waited for the ticket yet.
So tonight, Li Mao and other family members all came to their house to watch TV.
In addition to the reason of the color TV, it is also because we want to watch the conscientious instant noodles advertisement that will appear on the Spring Festival Gala. This kind of thing will create a better atmosphere if we can watch and discuss it together.
After Xia Xia left, Lu Chongfeng and Liang Xin continued to be busy in the kitchen until noon, and the dishes to be eaten during the New Year were ready.
Braised pig's trotter with red dates, braised pork elbow with soy sauce, braised pork, and seafood Buddha Jumps Over the Wall were all cooked last night. In the morning, I made two braised fish, pan-fried yellow croaker, boiled chicken, stir-fried pork with celery and white fungus, and mapo tofu, and paired them with the steamed cured meat that Xia Xia sent, filling the table.
After eating the New Year’s Eve dinner, there are still dishes that need to be heated up tomorrow if no cooking is done.
Lu Chongfeng went to carry Dudu to the door of his house and lit the matches with Dudu.
Lu Chongfeng looked at his daughter in his arms, "Are you ready?"
Dudu immediately raised his hands to cover his ears and nodded vigorously, "Yeah!"
Lu Chongfeng smiled and lit the firecrackers with a match. As soon as the "crackling" sounded, he rushed into the yard with Dudu in his arms.
Dudu was infected by the atmosphere and kicked his little feet to speed up for his father. He was not afraid at all.
In the evening, Lu Chongfeng was going to the canteen to greet the soldiers, and Liang Xin was going to the family factory to toast to all the employees in the factory. At noon, neither of them drank and opened two bottles of Arctic Ocean soda.
Dudu, wearing a bib, sat on a small chair made by his father. He waited for the complementary food set his mother brought to him and put it in front of him. He grabbed the shrimp with his little hands and stuffed it into his mouth, saying in a baby voice, "I'm hungry."
Lu Chongfeng laughed, "Are you tired from playing outside?"
Dudu chewed the shrimp in his mouth and swallowed it, shaking his head, "Don't talk."
"Dudu, be good and don't talk while eating."
Liang Xin handed the small spoon to her daughter.
Dudu pointed at Landing Charge with his spoon, "Dad!"
"Dad is not good."
After hearing what her mother said, Dudu continued eating with satisfaction.
Lu Chongfeng looked at his daughter with a smile. After Liang Xin sat down, he picked up the chopsticks, peeled off the fish skin, picked up the meat from the belly and put it in her bowl. "Cheers."
Liang Xin picked up the soda bottle and said, "Thank you, Deputy Commander Lu, for your tolerance and care this year, and thank you for the harvest this year."
Lu Chongfeng touched his daughter's head and said, "The greatest achievement for our family is that we have a child."
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