"Uncle Ding, your company also has a barbecue stove and charcoal? That's great!"
"Hey, last time the joint law enforcement confiscated one..."
Lao Ding said a little embarrassedly.
"That's great, let's go out and do some shopping now. The store will be closed if we're any later!"
After hearing Du Chen's words, several people quickly stood up and prepared to go to the market together to buy the supplies they needed for tomorrow.
"Dad, don't buy any more alcohol. I have to drive tomorrow and can't drink!"
Du Chen watched his father and Lao Ding walk straight towards the tobacco shop and quickly stopped them.
Although there are no traffic police checking for drunk driving now, Du Chen has become accustomed to not drinking while driving and not driving after drinking.
"It's okay, Xiao Du. I'm your uncle and a police officer. We're in the same system, so nothing will happen!"
Old Ding waved his hand and said casually.
"Uncle Ding, that won't do! There are seven of us between our two families! We have to be responsible for ourselves! Anyway, we can't drink if we're planning to drive tomorrow!"
Du Chen still insisted on his opinion. He had finally lived his life again. For the safety of his whole family, Du Chen would never agree to drive after drinking!
"Son, are you okay? Dad has drunk and driven before. It's okay if you drink less."
Du Chen frowned and spoke seriously to Comrade Lao Du.
"Dad, our family is getting better and better. We have to cherish our current life! What will happen to us if something happens to you?"
"My brother and I are still young. What are you going to do with us? You've never had an accident while driving drunk, but if something does happen, it's too late!"
Comrade Lao Du didn't know what to say after hearing what Du Chen said.
Old Ding looked at the deadlocked Old Du and his son, as well as Du Bin and Ding Miaomiao who were at a loss, and could only speak to break the dull atmosphere.
"Okay, okay, Chenchen, you make sense! Uncle will listen to you. We definitely won't drive after drinking! Let your Uncle Xiao Liu be the driver tomorrow. Is this a good idea?"
"That's fine, Uncle Ding. I'm doing this for our safety. You and my dad must never drink and drive again!"
"Okay, uncle will listen to you. Just like you said, for the sake of my wife and children, uncle will never drink and drive again. Never drink and drive!"
Seeing that Lao Ding agreed to what Du Chen said, Comrade Lao Du felt that he had a way out, so he also said to Du Chen.
"Okay, Chenchen, Daddy also promises you that you won't drink and drive in the future. For the sake of our family, Daddy will definitely do this!"
Du Chen achieved his goal, and Lao Ding proposed a solution and stopped pestering him. Comrade Lao Du and Lao Ding finally bought the wine successfully.
Next, the few of them successfully bought supplies for tomorrow's camping. What made Du Chen happiest was that he also bought a leg of lamb at the butcher's shop.
Originally, Du Chen thought that if he couldn't buy mutton, he would buy some pork and make pork skewers tomorrow. Unexpectedly, he could also buy lamb legs. Everyone will have a treat tomorrow.
The next morning, Du Bin and Du Chen got up on their own without being urged, and took care of their personal hygiene. Du Chen took Du Bin to check again the items they needed to bring today to prevent leaving anything behind.
Not long after, Comrade Lao Du came back driving the company car. Du Bin and Du Chen worked together to move the supplies purchased yesterday into the car. Next, they went to pick up Lao Ding's family.
At nine o'clock in the morning, the two families were already sitting in the car singing and heading to Xingshan Reservoir.
After nearly an hour, we arrived at the Xingshan Reservoir and worked together to unload the drinks and food from the car.
The two hostesses continued to pack up, with Xiao Liu helping out. Du Bin, Du Chen, and Ding Miaomiao were trying to catch any small animals with their slingshots.
Lao Ding ran straight to the shore with his fishing rod. He hadn't fished for half a year, so he wanted to have a good time fishing this time while camping!
"Du Bin, please teach me how to use a slingshot!"
Ding Miaomiao's face flushed with excitement as she spoke to Du Bin who was leaning against a large tree branch.
"It's nothing, just use your wrist..."
Du Bin said this while guiding Ding Miaomiao's movements.
If you use the slingshot in the wrong posture and the rubber band hits your hand, the force will be quite strong.
Following Du Bin's instructions, Ding Miaomiao pulled the rubber band of the slingshot with all her strength.
"Sister Miaomiao, you should use my slingshot. My slingshot has less power, so be careful not to hurt yourself."
Seeing that Ding Miaomiao still couldn't pull Du Bin's slingshot, Du Chen handed his slingshot to Ding Miaomiao.
"Chenchen, you should play. What are you going to do with me using your slingshot?"
Ding Miaomiao felt a little embarrassed. She had no psychological burden to bully Du Bin, but she was embarrassed to bully Du Chen, who was younger than her.
"Sister Miaomiao, you go play. I'm going to watch uncle fishing."
Du Chen waved his hand casually, turned and walked towards Comrade Lao Du.
"Old Ding, is there any news about Director Ti? Have you tried asking around?"
Comrade Lao Du doesn't like fishing. He holds a martial arts novel in his hand and chats with Lao Ding.
"I found out that our old director will retire in two or three months. I'll take over when he retires. Come to think of it, my fishing skills are influenced by him."
Lao Ding stared at the float without blinking, and kept answering.
"Uncle Ding, are there plenty of fish here? Whether we can have grilled fish for lunch depends on you!"
Du Chen moved a small stool and sat next to his father.
"Hey! I'll let you guys take a look and see my fishing skills later."
Upon hearing this, Du Chen stopped disturbing Lao Ding from fishing. He took out a book, put on headphones and prepared to read quietly.
The sky was clear and the air was fresh, the breeze was gentle, and the blue sky and the gently rippling water made Du Chen very comfortable.
Du Chen was somewhat dissatisfied with sitting on the small bench, so he simply lay down on the grass on the shore, enjoying the joy that nature brought him.
From time to time, the noises of Du Bin and Ding Miaomiao could be heard from afar, as well as his mother and Ding Miaomiao's mother chatting about family matters, which made Du Chen feel a little sleepy.
"Time once passed can never be returned
The past can only be recalled
Recalling childhood sweethearts
The two childhood sweethearts have been together day and night..."
The sound of Teresa Teng's cover of "The Past Can Only Be Recalled" came from the headphones, which made Du Chen relax in an instant and he fell asleep unknowingly.
After an unknown amount of time, Du Chen heard Du Bin's voice.
"Chenchen, Chenchen, wake up, it's time to eat. If you don't get up now, the mutton skewers will be gone."
Du Chen couldn't help but stretch and felt extremely relaxed.
"Brother, run! Be careful or the kebabs will be gone!"
Du Chen, in a happy mood, pulled Du Bin and ran, not for food, but just out of pure happiness.
Du Bin stumbled as Du Chen pulled him, looking at him puzzledly. Usually Du Chen did things slowly and leisurely, but this was the first time he had seen Du Chen so active.
"Wow, who grilled these skewers? They smell so good!"
Du Chen took a bite of the mutton skewers and was full of praise. He didn't know whether it was because the mutton itself was delicious or because of the superb grilling skills.
Or maybe it was Du Chen's own joy...
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