"Ah? It's all my fault, I'm such a jerk!"
Ershengzi's mother slapped herself for every word she said.
"I'll go home and get my household registration book right now. You can do whatever you want with me!"
As soon as Ershengzi's mother finished speaking, she ran away, even losing her shoes in the process.
The mayor was still not satisfied and said to the township head, "Your township's customs and practices need to be rectified."
The village head was so frightened that he broke out in a sweat: "Yes, yes! We'll deal with it right away, we'll deal with it right away!"
"Forget it! What village doesn't have a few rascals and ruffians?"
I had to plead for him; after all, it's easier to deal with the King of Hell than with his underlings.
Liu Xinying's family will have to stay here from now on!
Should I bring them to my place? I know about their vast network of relatives in the countryside.
If we bring them all over, with my third uncle coming today and my third aunt coming tomorrow, how will my dad be able to concentrate on his studies?
It's better to leave it here. We'll talk about it when my dad has time, since they're getting old!
"Yes! General Manager Zheng is very understanding of us grassroots cadres. Well... let's not stay here. The city has arranged a dinner. Would General Manager Zheng do us the honor of joining us?"
"No! I won't go to dinner. Since you're here, you can eat here."
"How could I possibly accept this?"
"Don't be shy! My dad is getting married to Aunt Liu, so this place will be like my second hometown from now on. There are still many things I need to trouble you with!"
The mayor exchanged a few more polite words, but in the end he knew he couldn't keep them all, so he only let the township head accompany him inside.
This means that a village cannot be left behind, right? I then asked who the village head was.
That's the old man! I was just about to invite him too, since he spoke up for us, so I invited him into the house.
The village chief was quite capable; he left one person to block Ershengzi's mother, afraid that she would come back and spoil our enjoyment.
When the food was served, Liu Xinying's father didn't dare to come up; it was my father who dragged him up.
This meal was entirely my doing; the mayor kept flattering me.
He said that the higher-ups valued me highly, and that Mayor Liao of Langyu had instructed him to treat me well.
After finishing the meal, it was already past 11 p.m., and I had drunk quite a bit.
However, with just a thought, Wang Xue automatically dissolved the alcohol.
When I went out to see the mayor and the township head off, the township head leaned close to me and whispered that he would bring over the household registration transfer documents for Liu Xinying and Xiao Han tomorrow.
I immediately gave him two packs of Da Zhong Jiu cigarettes. He was polite to me for a couple of minutes, saying he couldn't accept my cigarettes, but I ended up forcibly stuffing them into his pocket.
The village chief was overjoyed, and thanked me profusely after getting into the car.
When the third uncle left, I gave him two boxes and also gave him an extra bottle of Moutai.
This is why local officials are more powerful than distant ones; the closer the official is, the more I give them.
No need for the mayor; a word from him is better than any gift.
When it was time to sleep at night, Aunt Jun let me sleep with the other women, and we took up the biggest room.
My dad and Liu Xinying share a room, while the elderly couple and Xiaohan share a room.
In the countryside, the earthen kang (heated brick bed) is so hot you can't lie down, and your face is freezing cold.
Aunt Jun and I didn't feel anything, but Xiao Qingwan and the others couldn't fall asleep no matter what.
I was asleep when I suddenly felt someone next to me.
Xiao Qingwan couldn't stay still, so she crawled over to me.
She put her legs on me and pressed my arm under her.
With so many people, there's nothing I can do. Isn't this just killing people and not burying them?
Anyway, she slept like that that night. When she got up in the morning, Xiao Qingwan crawled back into bed and heard Xu Yiting discussing something with her:
"Let's switch tonight!"
"No! It's not hot lying on Zheng Yang."
"You've been lying here all night, so let's switch places!"
"No trade!"
Speechless! It seems they really do know everything.
There was a clanging and banging noise in the kitchen; things were already getting busy.
I glanced at the wall clock; it was only 4:40.
Just then, Xiao Han ran in wearing a shirt and pants and crawled straight into Aunt Jun's bed.
"Grandma, Grandpa, get up and set up the altar. I'll sleep with you!"
Aunt Jun was already awake, and nodded with a smile.
They had become so familiar with each other without anyone noticing.
"Aunt Jun! Which of these older sisters is my brother's girlfriend?"
What do you think?
Xiao Han propped herself up and looked around: "I don't know! They're all so pretty, it's hard to guess!"
One sentence made them all laugh.
This is the life I want!
I just want to live like Aunt Jun and the others someday.
But in my current position, I have no choice but to take on responsibilities.
Otherwise, if a rogue causes trouble, would I be able to call in the army with just one phone call and get the city leaders to fawn over me?
If you want status, you can't live a peaceful life.
As dawn broke, the sounds of firecrackers and children playing filled the air, making it impossible for us to sleep.
So we decided not to sleep at all.
I called Xiaohan over: "Did you buy firecrackers?"
Xiao Han shook her head: "I don't like putting those on."
It's clear that Xiaohan wasn't telling the truth.
"Do you know where you can still buy it now?"
"They sell them at the village store, but they're not cheap. The nice ones cost several yuan."
"Come on! Take me there, I'll buy it for you."
Xiao Han's eyes lit up: "Then don't let Grandma see it, she won't let me spend your money."
Sigh! Is she worried that I'll mind Xiaohan spending money, or that I won't take Xiaohan to the city?
The elderly are thoughtful, and the children are sensible.
"Walk!"
I took Xiaohan to the convenience store. The convenience stores here all have a shop in the front and a house in the back.
You can buy things anytime you come.
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