Chapter 117 Chapter 117 My wife is on my side.
After helping Liang Xin button her clothes, Lu Chongfeng took out the pearl earrings he had given her last night and skillfully poked them into her ear holes and put them on.
Liang Xin couldn't help laughing.
"What are you laughing at?"
Lu Chongfeng bit the smile on Liang Xin's lips and said, "Don't think I don't know what you are thinking."
"I'm just happy that you help me put on my clothes and jewelry." Liang Xin also reached out to help him fix the discipline buttons of his military uniform. "What do you think I'm thinking?"
Lu Chongfeng tapped Liang Xin's nose and said, "I can't argue with a serious liberal arts champion."
Liang Xin patted his straight chest and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Let's go."
Dudu was dressed in a bright red children's down jacket by her mother early in the morning. This was a gift specially sent back for Dudu by Qian Shuyao from abroad.
Lu Chongfeng held Dudu in his arms, Liang Xin took the small leather shoes and put them on Dudu's feet, then took out the candy-colored plastic duckbill clips and clipped them on Dudu's bangs, revealing a forehead that looked as smart as her father's.
All the family members of the cadres who came to attend the one-year-old birthday party exclaimed how good Dudu looked.
"Just like the kids in the New Year pictures!"
"If Dudu were two years older, this little face would definitely be more popular in commercials!"
Even though some of the words were polite and flattering and were directed at Lu Chongfeng and Liang Xin, everyone's admiration was effortless and you could tell that they truly thought Dudu was good-looking.
"The factory's order calls are as frequent as the song request calls backstage at the Spring Festival Gala!"
Li Mao stuffed the red envelope into Dudu's arms, "There's no need for us to help Dudu for now. We're already too busy."
Liang Xin handed the red envelope to Staff Officer Wu who came to help with the accounting, "Come in and sit down. It's cold outside."
Almost all the family members of the cadres in the 11th Division's family compound came, and the family members of the cadres from the other two regiments also came spontaneously, not for Lu Chongfeng, but for Liang Xin, who had helped them win several awards last year.
Everyone basically abides by the rules of social interaction and does not take advantage of rare happy events to put more money or gifts in red envelopes.
Liang Xin had also told the sales points waiting to pick up the goods in advance that whoever wanted to give a gift through this route would have their pick up appointment automatically postponed to the last person. Therefore, no one came through the back door at the sales points today.
But just when all twenty tables in the cafeteria were full, a car stopped at the entrance and two strangers got out and handed Dudu a thick red envelope.
Liang Xin quickly stretched out her hand to block it. Looking at the black woolen coat on the other person, he didn't look like a soldier. "Comrade, who are you?"
"Director Liang, this is it."
The man in the black woolen coat smiled and said, "I am Sun Zhou, the director of supply and marketing of Jiangjing No. 1 Food Factory. I am on a business trip in the next city. I received a task from our Secretary Feng to come and send blessings to Director Liang's daughter. I wish the little birthday girl a healthy growth."
This result is quite unexpected.
Liang Xin smiled and said, "Thank you for coming all the way here, but Secretary Feng and I don't have any personal relationship, and there are also rules for the guests invited today. The gift money cannot exceed five yuan. Please thank Secretary Feng on my behalf, and please take my blessings back."
Director Sun declined twice, but when he found out that Liang Xin really didn't intend to accept it, he said a few polite blessings, got into the car with the red envelope and left.
Li Mao ran over as soon as he heard the company's name. He looked at the departing black car and asked, "What does this mean? Is he completely convinced by us and apologizing to you? Or does he want to cooperate with us?"
"have no idea."
Liang Xin walked into the cafeteria, "It doesn't matter."
"I think he's scared!"
Li Mao kept looking back, "I must have realized that I underestimated you before. Now I know how powerful you are. Thinking of how much I tripped you up, I must have been unable to sleep well every night. I was afraid that you would retaliate, so I took advantage of Dudu's first birthday to ask you to bow your head and surrender."
Lu Chongfeng had just welcomed the base leader in. When he heard Li Mao's words, he walked over and asked, "What happened?"
"It's not a big deal." Liang Xin observed that each table had been set with liquor, drinks and cigarettes. "Can we start serving the food?"
I didn't get a response after I said that.
Liang Xin looked at Lu Chongfeng and found that he was looking at the door, so she followed his gaze.
Lu Chongfeng suddenly said: "Big wild flower."
Liang Xin looked at Wei Yuanyang and Wang Hongyan who came in and said, "At most, it's a creeper that needs to cling to the wall to grow."
Lu Chongfeng was satisfied with this statement. "Ivy usually hides snakes. Stay away. I'll go."
Liang Xin looked at Lu Chongfeng who walked over like a "fighter jet" in an instant, chuckled, and went to each table to greet the families of the cadres who were already seated.
"You have personal relationships with my father, but I am now married and have a family. I don't exist with you, and I don't want to establish any personal relationships."
Lu Chongfeng crossed his arms over his chest and raised his chin towards the door, "Thank you, let's go."
Wang Hongyan was most afraid of Lu Chongfeng. When she saw him coming, she subconsciously stepped back and hid behind Wei Yuanyang, not even daring to raise her head.
Wei Yuanyang looked at the red figure in the crowd and said, "My mother is leaving today. Before she leaves, I want to come over and apologize to Liang Xin..."
"I accept."
Lu Chongfeng raised his eyelids and said, "You can go now."
Wei Yuanyang looked directly into Lu Chongfeng's eyes, "...Even if you are a couple, you are not qualified to make any decisions on behalf of Liang Xin, right?"
Lu Chongfeng's eyes turned cold instantly. Just as he was about to speak, Liang Xin's voice rang out behind his ears:
"If he is not qualified, who is?"
Liang Xin looked at Wei Yuanyang and asked sarcastically, "You?"
Over the years, Liang Xin seldom looked him in the eye, but she stood with Lu Chongfeng to refute him. Wei Yuanyang's jawline was tense, but his face no longer showed all his emotions as casually as before.
He forced a smile, "I just asked Mom to come over to apologize to you, but you have the right to refuse. Today is Xiaodudu's first birthday party. Since I'm not a welcome person, I'll leave first and not ruin the atmosphere of the big celebration."
Anyway, he came here just to take this opportunity to see Liang Xin.
He was able to say a few more words to her today. Even though her words were like a knife piercing his heart, he still felt it was a pleasant surprise.
Just wait a little longer.
The military region is already preparing to set up a production and operation office. When he successfully becomes the second-in-command of the production and operation office, that will be the time when he will be qualified!
Wang Hongyan hurriedly said sorry to Liang Xin, turned around and left the division cafeteria as if her butt was on fire.
When Liang Xin turned around, she saw Lu Chongfeng's mouth corners raised with pride.
"What's beautiful?"
"My wife is on my side."
Liang Xin looked at Lu Chongfeng who was looking down, "Don't pick the wild flowers on the roadside. This is not the song that touches your soul now, is it?"
Lu Chongfeng raised the corner of his mouth even higher, "Not today for the time being."
Liang Xin was amused by his expression, "It's time, let's prepare the things for the first birthday."
There was a long red carpet on the stage, at the end of which were props for the Zhou-year-old celebration, including the Xinhua Dictionary, writing brushes, red envelopes, measuring tapes, seals, stethoscopes, paintbrushes, the Great Unity, small footballs, military caps, sabers, abacus, airplane models, car models, rattles, microphones, and so on.
Lu Chongfeng put Dudu on the red carpet, and Liang Xin went to tidy up her daughter's clothes. "Dudu, go to the front and choose something you like to play with."
The family members of the cadres who came to eat all gathered around, curious about which prop Deputy Commander Lu and Liang Xin's children would choose.
Dudu plays with the girl next door named Meiman every day. She has been accustomed to many children playing around her since she was a child. Even though she was surrounded by twice as many people, she was not shy at all. She ran forward waving her little hands and giggling.
"Dudu, choose unity!"
"Beep, choose a plane!"
"Dudu, give me the money!"
The kids gathered in front of the red carpet, vying to give orders, but the next second they were hit on the head and covered their mouths by their parents.
Lu Chongfeng and Liang Xin gathered at the end of the red carpet, holding up their cameras so as not to miss the moment when their daughter chose the props.
When Dudu heard the shutter sound, he dubbed "Yeah" to himself, raised his little hand and grinned at the camera.
Liang Xin and Lu Chongfeng laughed at the same time.
The cadres’ families were also delighted to see Dudu posing for photos.
Xia Xia bent down and said, "Dudu, there are so many things, which one do you like? Pick it up."
Dudu put down her little hands, looked at the various props on the red carpet with her bright black pupils, and slowly squatted down. The fluffy red down jacket immediately made her look like a small red apple.
Everyone held their breath and paid attention to Dudu's choice.
Dudu squatted down and looked for a long time, then raised his little finger towards the military cap and said, "Dad!"
"Yes, it's dad's military cap." Lu Chongfeng said with emotion: "Dudu, do you want to be a soldier when you grow up?"
Dudu's little hand reached out for his father's saber again, but when he was about to get it, he lost his balance and almost fell on the carpet. He was caught by Lu Chongfeng who was quick-eyed and quick-handed.
Dudu leaned on his father's arms, suddenly squatted down, picked up the airplane model at his father's feet, and showed it to his mother, "Fly!"
Applause broke out.
"The pilot is indeed worthy of being the daughter of Deputy Commander Lu!"
"It was either a military cap or a saber, and in the end, she picked up a plane. She never looked at anything else from beginning to end. When she grows up, she will definitely be a great soldier like her father!"
The family of three was overwhelmed by the praises. Liang Xin took a picture of Dudu holding the plane, handed the camera to Zhong Xuelian, and smiled as she walked forward to take a photo with the father and daughter.
When Zhong Xuelian returned the camera to Liang Xin after taking the photo, she said, "Dudu chose such a promising thing, why do I feel like you are not as happy as me?"
Liang Xin said with a smile: "Who can be so useless as to have props used in the Zhuazhou Banquet?"
Li Mao interrupted and said, "That's true, but people like Zhong Xuelian who use abacus are definitely not as promising as those who hold the steering wheel. Dudu chose the steering wheel in the sky!"
"...The plane doesn't have a steering wheel." Political Commissar Ji said, "The plane uses two levers and a rudder to control the flight direction and attitude."
“That’s not the point.”
Li Mao waved his hand and said, "The point is that Dudu chose the airplane. She may become a female pilot in the future. Tell me if that's awesome!"
Political Commissar Ji: ".......they don't necessarily have to be female pilots to choose airplanes, they could also be working in aerospace-related fields."
Zhong Xuelian: “That’s right.”
Li Mao was not angry that the couple teamed up to argue with her, because through the conversation she had broadened her horizons. "It would be great if Dudu could work in aerospace! We make airplane bread, and Dudu does airplane-related work. This can be considered a legacy!"
Zhong Xuelian and her husband were stunned for a long time. "How can something so unrelated be related to inheritance?"
Liang Xin was the first to laugh and glanced at Lu Chongfeng.
She suddenly wanted to see Lu Chongfeng and Li Mao have a serious chat.
Lu Chongfeng didn't smile at first, but when he saw Liang Xin smiling at him, he immediately smiled back.
Liang Xin laughed even harder.
When Dudu saw his mother smile, he also smiled, revealing two glutinous rice-like baby teeth.
After the lively first birthday party, Liang Xin sent the film to the service agency's photo studio to have the photos developed.
After the photos were developed, they were sent to Jiangjing and Huaihua Village respectively.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, the family factory officially resumed production.
Yang Tao rushed back after the New Year. As soon as he got home and put down his luggage, he didn't want to say it twice, so he took Xia Xia to Liang Xin's house.
"Finally I'm back."
Xia Xia said, "I asked her along the way, but she refused to tell me anything. She insisted on waiting until she saw you."
Liang Xin poured warm water for Yang Tao and added some sugar to it. "Drink some water first to quench your thirst."
"Auntie Liang is still the best. When I got home, my mother didn't even ask me if I was thirsty, but kept asking me about the advertisement."
"Your mother is also worried about you and the factory."
Yang Tao drank half a glass of water and said with a smile, "I know, I was teasing my mom on purpose. There's nothing special about the advertisement. It was just that the original method of advertising was discussed, but there was a temporary problem with the on-site technology. I also found out that there was actually a soft product placement, so the director team changed us to a product placement for the acrobatic troupe. Unfortunately, it was just placed on the table, not like Maotai, where the trainer held it and let the panda pretend to eat it."
“It couldn’t be better.”
Liang Xin placed the red bean bread and butterfly cakes in front of Yang Tao and asked her to eat while she said, "The most expensive ad we spent on was only 15 seconds long, and the temporary soft placement took up a full two minutes of footage. The next morning, the phone was almost blown up with calls for people to grab the stock."
Yang Tao was also very happy when she heard this. "I have lived up to Aunt Liang's expectations and completed the task successfully. I also want to thank Aunt Liang for giving me enough budget to let me go ahead and shoot the commercial. Now the commercial for Conscience Instant Noodles is about to win an award."
"After watching the ad, I guessed that you would win a prize, and definitely more than one."
Liang Xin smiled and said, "Congratulations, Director Yang."
Xia Xia smiled brightly, "Thanks to you for knowing everything, otherwise we wouldn't be able to help this child."
Liang Xin said: "This is the best of both worlds. If Yang Tao hadn't had the ability and connections, our advertising wouldn't have been so successful."
Lu Chongfeng got off work in the evening and walked in with a black briefcase, "Yang Tao is back."
Yang Tao put down the bread and stood up, "Uncle Lu."
"Sit down, and continue chatting."
Lu Chongfeng handed the black briefcase to Liang Xin, rolled up his sleeves and went to the bathroom to wash his hands.
After get off work, Commander Yang also went straight into the yard carrying a black briefcase, and it was obvious that he had not returned home.
Everyone sat on the sofa and listened to Yang Tao talking about the casting of several children in the commercial.
The sister who made instant noodles in the commercial was actually the one whose parents had been in a car accident and whose uncles and aunts were unwilling to raise them. The day before the two siblings were to be separated and sent to a children's welfare home, the sister saw an audition notice for Conscience Instant Noodles in the newspaper and bravely went to the Conscience Bakery for an audition.
Xia Xia asked hurriedly: "How are they now?"
Yang Tao said: "Now that they are famous, Yan Zi's uncles will scramble to support them."
"In order to raise them profitably, these brothers and sisters must always maintain their interests." Master Yang said, "Otherwise, this is not a long-term solution."
"So I support her until she reaches adulthood." Yang Tao said with a smile, "When Yan Zi reaches adulthood, her sister and brother won't have to be sent away."
Liang Xin was stunned.
Xia Xia and Commander Yang were also stunned.
Lu Chongfeng came out and sat next to Liang Xin, waking up a few people.
"You sponsor?"
Xia Xia's expression showed a hint of shock, but also a deep sense of relief. "How much money do you give to this child every month?"
"Ten dollars for now."
Yang Tao picked up the butterfly cake and said, "My current salary is only 35 yuan. Yan Zi chose her uncle, saying that her uncle actually wanted to support them, but her third aunt didn't want to. Now they have agreed to give her third aunt 20 yuan a month, and she is willing to let them live at home."
Xia Xia followed up with the question: "If you give me 10 yuan, what should I do with the remaining 10 yuan?"
"Yanzi was paid 50 yuan for the commercial. One of the children eating noodles was her sister, who also received 15 yuan. It will last for half a year."
Yang Tao said: "After the ad was aired, some directors and producers have already contacted me to inquire about Yan Zi's situation. If there is work to be done, I will help her negotiate the price and arrange for her to go."
"You don't look that old." Teacher Yang said, "You still have to focus on studying."
“I work outside of studying.”
Yang Tao looked at her parents and said, "Don't worry about me. I will get a raise soon."
Xia Xia looked at Liang Xin and said, "Back then, you saved this child for a reason. Now, some of his personality is like yours."
Liang Xin was also very touched when she heard this and smiled, "Yang Tao is a kind and sensible child, otherwise she wouldn't have hurt herself without saying a word."
Teacher Yang smiled and said, "I'll call the kitchen. We'll treat you today."
Lu Chongfeng looked at Liang Xin and said, "No need to cook."
Liang Xin did not object, and called Sister Ji and Dudu who were playing next door, and went to Teacher Yang's house together.
Xia Xia didn't ask Liang Xin to help, but asked her to continue talking to Yang Tao about the arrangements for next year's advertising and what major cultural events would be held this year. She learned that many of them were related to martial arts.
Due to the popularity of "Shaolin Temple", there has been a martial arts craze since last year. Liang Xin was not surprised to hear that martial arts athletes lined up to perform martial arts near midnight on the Spring Festival Gala.
"If you can handle it, you can help the factory keep an eye on when CCTV will set up an advertising department. Once it is established, we will secure prime-time advertising on CCTV."
The advertisements bought for the Spring Festival Gala near 8 o'clock will be out of prime time after the Chinese New Year.
The entire year's prime-time advertising had already been taken by other major companies, and there was no way for them to get involved in the administrative allocation. They could only wait for CCTV to formally establish an advertising department before going to them to negotiate.
"I will definitely pay attention, don't worry, Aunt Liang." Yang Tao nodded vigorously, "If there are other large-scale performances that can promote Conscience Instant Noodles, I will also tell you as soon as possible."
Liang Xin smiled and said, "Not only was the Spring Festival Gala ad shot well, it also gave us an unexpected surprise. This is also considered technical expert support. The factory will prepare a bonus for you, which will be transferred to your account in the next two days."
Yang Tao was stunned for a moment, and then she understood that she had taken out one-third of her salary to support Yan Zi, so she had this temporary bonus. She waved her hand and said, "I made as much profit from this advertisement as the factory. Those children have my resources to exchange, and I haven't even had time to talk about these."
"It's not easy to make your way in Beijing alone."
Liang Xin said, "If I can help you a little, your parents in Jiangkou will feel at ease. I trust you to do your job. Just keep it in mind. You don't have to tell us everything like you're reporting a mission."
Yang Tao said happily: "Thank you Aunt Liang."
After having dinner and returning home, Liang Xin went next door to talk to Zhong Xuelian about Yang Tao's bonus.
This matter was discussed at the staff representative meeting on the third day of the Lunar New Year to discuss this year's production task targets. It was unanimously approved by the staff representative meeting.
"Sister Xia Xia actually got drunk with Commander Yang tonight."
Liang Xin took a shower, changed into velvet pajamas, lifted the quilt and got into bed.
Lu Chongfeng put on the pen cap, stood up from the desk and walked to the bed. "Character is the foundation of life."
Liang Xin understood what he meant and nodded in agreement.
Lu Chongfeng squeezed onto the bed from Liang Xin's side.
It's winter now, Liang Xin would just take the initiative to snuggle into his arms, wouldn't scold him, and let him go.
Lu Chongfeng hugged Liang Xin unscrupulously, "It's like Dudu got a plane today. Whether she flies a plane or does a space-related job in the future, we are happy, but what we want to see most is how she treats others and society. If she has good character, even if she is mediocre and has no future, we as parents can sleep more peacefully."
Liang Xin slipped her hand through the buttons of his pajamas and touched his hot, undulating muscles. Her hand was soon warmed up. "You haven't read any weird books in the past few days, and your speech has become normal again."
Lu Chongfeng placed his palm on the back of Liang Xin's cold neck, "What do you mean by that?"
Liang Xin looked up, "Don't play dumb just to get me to praise you more."
Lu Chongfeng: “…”
That sees through him!
"What do you mean by playing dumb? I really don't understand."
Liang Xin said seriously, "You can be said to be an expert in love now. You really don't need to read those books. Let me tell you, although the Family Committee has not seen any relevant situation yet, I had a meeting with the cadres of the Family Committee yesterday and mentioned some signs we have discovered. Some things have been suppressed for a long time. Once the ban is lifted, restlessness is the inevitable result. Now the family compound says that taking you as a role model is beneficial to your reputation and image as Deputy Commander Lu. Once these signs are secretly ignited and people know that you have been reading those books, the people who praise you now will become those who attack you in the blink of an eye."
Lu Chongfeng kissed Liang Xin's forehead and said, "Last time you asked me to hide it, I sent it to Zheng Xiaojun."
Liang Xin raised the corners of her lips instantly, because at every important moment, Lu Chongfengfeng could understand her tacit understanding in seconds.
When the atmosphere was warm and cozy, Liang Xin suddenly frowned, "Zheng Xiaojun? He's back? If I can't get in touch with him, I'm going to call the police and see where he took Lu Wei!"
"That's right."
Lu Chongfeng was reluctant to let go of Liang Xin, who had just warmed her whole body, and pointed to the desk in front of the sofa and said, "Lu Wei's letter is inside the letter sent by Zheng Xiaojun. They are getting married."
Liang Xin looked up in surprise, "What?"
Lu Chongfeng looked at Liang Xin, "There is one more thing. Lu Wei disappeared for so long because she was hiding from someone."
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