"You get some rest. I'll have the driver pick up Meijuan tomorrow to take care of some paperwork. Just wait at home."
After seeing Director Liu off, Su Mingde returned to his bedroom.
Liu Meijuan had already made the bed and was tidying up the wardrobe.
"I've hung up all your clothes."
She pointed to the left half of the wardrobe.
"I'll go to the department store tomorrow and buy you a few more shirts. Now that you're a deputy section chief, your attire needs to be more presentable."
Su Mingde walked over and hugged her from behind.
"Meijuan, you're so good to me..."
Liu Meijuan turned around and looked up at him.
"Then how will you repay me?"
Su Mingde lowered his head and kissed her lips, and the two fell onto the bed.
Liu Meijuan gently pushed him away.
"Don't rush, your leg injury hasn't healed yet..."
"I'm fine..."
"obedient."
Liu Meijuan patted his face like she was comforting a child.
"Once your leg is healed, we'll have plenty of time."
She got up and went to the bathroom to wash up, leaving Su Mingde alone on the bed, staring at the ceiling and grinning foolishly.
Deputy section chief, big house, beautiful and considerate fiancée...
It all feels like a dream.
The next morning, Liu Meijuan went out.
When Su Mingde woke up, breakfast and a note were already laid out on the dining table:
"Honey, I'm going to take care of some paperwork. I won't be home for lunch. There are dumplings in the fridge, cook them yourself. Love you. — Juan"
Su Mingde ate the now-cold fried egg, but his heart was warm.
He wandered around the house with his cane, familiarizing himself with every corner.
There are three bedrooms: one for them to live in, one to be used as a children's room, and one that is currently empty.
The spacious living room connects to the dining room, and the kitchen is fully equipped with all kinds of kitchen utensils, and even a Snowflake brand refrigerator.
This thing is a rare item.
The phone rang suddenly, startling Su Mingde. He quickly answered it.
"Hello?"
"Is this Comrade Su Mingde? I'm Xiao Wang from the Personnel Department of the Metallurgical Bureau."
A young male voice said.
"Ah, it's me."
"Congratulations! Your appointment document has been issued. It will officially take effect next Monday, and your salary will begin from this month. Considering your leg injury, the director has granted you special permission to work from home for two weeks."
Su Mingde's hand holding the microphone was trembling.
"Thank... thank you for letting me know."
"You're welcome. By the way, your office has been arranged; it's on the third floor, east side, with excellent natural light."
After hanging up the phone, Su Mingde stood in the middle of the living room and suddenly burst into laughter.
Deputy Section Chief!
He really did become the deputy section chief!
He really wanted to know what his father's expression would be if he found out.
Will they regret falling out with themselves?
At noon, Su Mingde cooked dumplings for himself and turned on the TV to watch the news.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Liu Meijuan returned, carrying large and small bags.
Look what I bought for you!
She excitedly opened the bag and took out two shirts, a tie, and a suit.
"Try it on to see if it fits."
Su Mingde changed into a suit and stood in front of the dressing mirror.
The man in the mirror looked imposing and dignified; there was no trace of the dejected state he had once been when his father kicked him out of the house.
"So handsome."
Liu Meijuan hugged him from behind.
"Wear this to your inauguration ceremony next Monday."
"Inauguration ceremony?"
"yes."
Liu Meijuan said with a smile.
"My dad arranged it. It's in the metallurgical bureau's small auditorium; all the bureau leaders will be there. I even prepared a speech for you; take a look at it tonight."
Su Mingde turned around and hugged her tightly.
"Meijuan, without you, I wouldn't be where I am today..."
Liu Meijuan gently stroked his back.
"Fool, we're family."
In the evening, Liu Meijuan cooked a delicious meal and opened a bottle of Moutai.
The two discussed their future plans while eating.
“My dad said that once you've served a full year as a deputy section chief, he'll find a way to transfer you to the Planning Commission.”
Liu Meijuan picked up a piece of fish for him.
"There's more room for development over there."
Su Mingde nodded; he now obeyed Liu Meijuan and her father's arrangements without question.
Suddenly, Su Mingde thought of a crucial question.
"Meijuan, when are we going to get our marriage certificate?"
Liu Meijuan smiled.
"What's the rush? Let's wait until my dad gets the approval for the new house. This one is just a temporary loan; of course, we need our own house to get married."
Su Mingde nodded.
Yes, he's a deputy section chief now, how can he rush into marriage?
A decent house and a grand wedding are a must...
Outside the window, the night was deepening.
On the other side of the city, Su Mingqiang was huddled in a makeshift shed at a construction site, gnawing on a cold, hard steamed bun.
Meanwhile, Su Mingde lay on the leather sofa, enjoying Liu Meijuan's massage, dreaming of promotion and wealth...
...
On the other side.
At Su Mingqiang's home.
The morning sunlight shone through the window onto Su Mingqiang's face. He opened his sore eyes, his whole body aching as if it had fallen apart.
The room reeked of sweat and mildew; a grown man living there hadn't had time to clean it, so you can imagine the state of the place.
Su Mingqiang got up and prepared to go out to buy some breakfast.
I felt my empty pockets; I only had 50 cents left.
He then remembered that he hadn't been able to resist going to a restaurant last night and had spent a full two yuan on meat.
Su Mingqiang licked his chapped lips.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, she stomped her foot.
"Oh right, I also have a younger brother!"
He muttered to himself, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes.
Although he has now been kicked out of his home by his father, and although Li Jinhua has filed for divorce.
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