Chapter 335 Relatives were stunned

Nanning.

A certain hotel.

While eating, Song Yu and Deng Yunheng chatted about the recent developments of their fellow Peking University students.

Song Yu took a sip of soup and said with emotion: "Zhao Changzheng is really an amazing guy. When he graduated, he chose to work in Tibet. We all thought it would be very difficult to get a job in that place. Unexpectedly, only three and a half years have passed, and he has become the deputy head of a county. He is worthy of being the old president of our Guangxi Hometown Association."

Deng Yunheng smiled and said, "President Zhao is indeed amazing, but you, Sister Song, are equally amazing. You two are currently the only two deputy directors among our fellow Guangxi compatriots who are on good terms with us. Your status as deputy district chief is no less valuable than Chairman Zhao's status as deputy county chief."

Song Yu shook his head and smiled, "It's different. The difficulty of promotion is different. If you can stand out from a place like Tibet, your future prospects will be much better than those of me who follow the routine."

Deng Yunheng said, "There are indeed some differences, but when we are in the system, in addition to our own work ability, we also rely on opportunities. Whether we can seize opportunities when they come is the key to promotion. It is not clear who among us will have a smoother career in the future. We will have to wait at least 10 to 20 years to know."

"Anyway, as a woman, I don't have much ambition in the official career. If my father hadn't asked me to take this path, I would have chosen to go into business after graduation."

"You're so bold! If you go into business, Uncle Song will definitely break your legs!"

"It's not that exaggerated. It's just that my dad has made some small achievements in this field, and I lived up to his expectations and was admitted to the best university. Of course, he placed all his hopes on me and wanted to train me to be better than him."

Song Yu said with emotion: "Just three months ago, I was promoted to deputy district chief. My father was so happy that he got drunk that night after receiving the news. My mother said that for several days after that, my father's smile never stopped. Even when his subordinates did something wrong, he did not get angry.

After hearing my mother say this, I gave up the idea of ​​going into business. "

Deng Yunheng smiled and said, "When you surpass me, Uncle Song will be so happy."

"Even if everything goes well, that will be ten years later!"

Next, the two continued to talk about the development of other fellow villagers. However, among their group of good friends, only Zhao Changzheng and Song Yu have crossed the threshold of department level. The other fellow villagers have at most had their positions adjusted, but they are still at section level. If they want to be promoted to deputy department level, they have to continue to work hard.

After finishing the meal, Deng Yunheng asked, "Sister Song, when will you have your holiday?"

Song Yu said: "We still have a few days before our holiday!"

Deng Yunheng said: "Then we won't wait for you. We will take the bus back tomorrow. My sister is getting married, you must come to the wedding!"

Song Yu said: "Well, you guys go back first, I will definitely attend your sister's wedding."

…

The next morning, Deng Yunheng and his brothers boarded the bus of their own bus company, and it was already past three in the afternoon when they returned to Bobai.

"Second Uncle!"

"Third Uncle!"

When they saw Deng Yunheng and Deng Yunsong, Xiaodong'er and Dongzi jumped for joy and rushed over immediately.

Deng Yunheng hugged Xiao Dong'er, and Deng Yunsong hugged Dongzi.

Deng Yunheng smiled and asked, "Xiao Dong'er, it's been so long since we last met, do you miss your uncle?"

"I miss my second uncle!"

Xiao Dong'er nodded her head and asked, "Second Uncle, why did it take you so long to have a holiday?"

Deng Yunheng smiled and said, "Second Uncle is not a student anymore. He has started working, so he doesn't have as many holidays as before."

Xiao Dong'er said "oh" as if she understood something, then asked: "Second Uncle, now that you have a job, does that mean you have money?"

Deng Yunheng laughed and said, "Yes, Second Uncle has a salary now!"

But then, Xiao Dong'er said something that stopped him from laughing: "Second Uncle, now that you have money, did you buy me a gift when you came back?"

Deng Yunheng coughed awkwardly and said, "Well, Xiao Dong'er, Second Uncle doesn't know what gift you like, so Second Uncle prepared a big red envelope for you. I will give it to you during the Chinese New Year, and then you can buy whatever you want yourself, okay?"

Xiao Dong'er said with an "oh" and said happily, "Thank you, second uncle!"

Deng Yunheng, who had gotten away with it, breathed a sigh of relief and then greeted his father, elder brother and sister-in-law, sisters and younger brothers.

It was a rare family reunion, so Deng Shirong cooked himself and made a fragrant spicy hot pot. In such cold weather, no other dish can compare to hot pot.

In recent years, under the leadership of Deng Shirong, except Xiaodong'er and Dongzi, all other sons, daughters and daughters-in-law in the family can eat spicy food, and basically have reached the medium-spicy level, which is considered very impressive in Bobai.

While they were eating, Deng Shirong asked, "Yunheng, Xiaosong, now is the peak period of the Spring Festival travel rush. Was it difficult to buy tickets when you came back?"

When this was mentioned, Deng Yunsong couldn't help but said excitedly: "Dad, you probably don't know that my second brother and I didn't come back by train, but by plane."

Deng Yunhua was the first to exclaim: "Third brother, did you and second brother come back by plane?"

The others also showed surprised expressions when they heard this. The fact that rural people in this era could take a plane was no less shocking than flying home on a private plane in later generations. After all, you couldn't take a plane just because you had money now. Without a letter of introduction issued by a unit at or above the department level, you couldn't even buy a plane ticket.

Deng Yunsong nodded with a smile on his face and said, "Yes, my second brother's unit gave me a letter of introduction, and I also went to experience the feeling of flying. It is really a hundred times more comfortable than taking a train. It only takes a few hours to get back to Nanning from Beijing. It's not like the train takes several days and nights, which is really too slow."

Deng Yunzhu asked curiously, "When we used to watch airplanes flying through the sky, they flew higher than the clouds. When you guys were on the plane, did you fly through the clouds?"

Deng Yunsong shook his head and said with a smile: "It's not flying through the clouds. The plane is flying much higher than the clouds. When I looked out of the window, I found that the clouds were all under the plane, and they looked very beautiful."

Deng Yuntai said with emotion: "We haven't even taken a train yet, but I didn't expect you to take a plane."

Zhang Xiuping said, "Didn't you hear what dad said? Riding a train is torture. There are all kinds of bad smells in the carriages, and it's crowded. It's inconvenient to go to the toilet, and the trains are slow. If you go to the capital like my second and third uncles did, you have to sit for several days and nights. I don't want to ride such a train after hearing that."

Deng Shirong continued, "Six years ago, I told Ah Zhen and Ah Zhu that when Yun Heng was admitted to university, I would take everyone out to see the world. But when Yun Heng went to university, Ah Ping was already several months pregnant and it was not suitable for her to travel far, so I did not mention this matter.

At that time, I thought I would take everyone out next time, but after I took the train once, I completely gave up the idea because it was too painful to take the train. "

Deng Yunsong nodded repeatedly and said, "Dad is right. When he sent me to school before, I was really scared of riding the train!"

Deng Yunzhen said: "The transportation is good now. In ancient times, it was really hard to go out. It would take at least two or three months to get from Bobai to the capital to take the imperial examination. Not only would you have to sleep in the open air on the road, you might even run into bandits and lose your life if you weren't careful."

Deng Yunheng smiled and said, "Sister, what you said makes sense. Nowadays, we are very complaining when we take the train, but if it were the ancients, they would be willing to spend the time lying in the toilet, let alone sitting in the seat, if it took several days and nights to arrive."

Deng Shirong said: "Technology is advancing, and the times are changing. The fact that trains are slow now does not mean they will always be this slow. I guess the country is already studying how to speed up trains. In another 20 or 30 years, I'm afraid that we won't need to take a plane, but can reach Beijing in more than ten hours by train."

The daughter and daughter-in-law just laughed it off when they heard this and didn't take it to heart at all. It's just like before video phones came out, when many people heard that they could talk face to face with people who were thousands of miles away over the phone, nine out of ten found it incredible.

Similarly, if Deng Shirong had not witnessed this miracle with his own eyes, he would not have believed that in just two or three decades, trains had undergone such earth-shaking changes.

After talking about traffic, Deng Yunheng asked, "Dad, my sister is getting married, have you sent the invitation to Uncle Song?"

Deng Shirong nodded and said, "Yes, I sent invitations to several leaders I know at the county government, including your senior sister Song's father, County Magistrate Song, and your brother-in-law sent invitations to all the leaders."

Deng Yunheng said, "It's fine as long as it's made. My senior sister Song is quite amazing. This year she has been promoted to deputy district head of Nanning New City District."

Deng Yuntai was surprised and said, "The deputy district chief of Nanning New City District, this should be the deputy director, right?"

He originally had limited knowledge of the levels in officialdom, but when his brother entered the officialdom and his brother-in-law was also an official, he began to pay attention to this aspect. He naturally did not understand the details, but he was still clear about the general level division.

Deng Yunheng hummed and said, "It's the deputy director."

Deng Yunzhen's eyes widened as she asked, "That Sister Song is so amazing! She's only one year older than me, and the same age as my sister-in-law. How could she be such a high-ranking official?"

Zhang Xiuping also showed a look of shock. She was deeply moved by seeing her peers achieve such achievements.

Only Deng Shirong was not surprised. Although he did not know much about the officialdom, he understood that for those who graduated from Peking University, as long as they had decent emotional intelligence and good luck, it would not be difficult for them to get to the department level. The only difference was whether they got there earlier or later.

Even for the elites of Peking University, reaching higher levels is not too difficult and they can be promoted with a little perseverance.

The only people who can hold on to these Peking University elites are at the provincial level and above. At this level, it’s not just about academic qualifications and work ability. Unless you have incredible work ability, you can make outstanding political achievements no matter where you are placed.

Otherwise, without opportunities and without the support of a leader who appreciates you, it will be extremely difficult to cross this threshold.

Deng Shirong said: "It seems that in a few years, a senior like you will be able to catch up with her father. And with her academic qualifications, it is only a matter of time before she surpasses her father."

Deng Yunheng nodded and said, "Uncle Song is already over 50. Even if he can successfully become the county magistrate next, if there are no other opportunities, it will be difficult for him to be promoted after he completes his term as county magistrate. Sister Song is already a deputy director at such a young age. She will have many opportunities for promotion in the future. It is only a matter of time before she surpasses her father."

Deng Shirong asked: "Which departments does your senior sister take charge of?"

Deng Yunheng said: "I didn't ask for details, I just know that she is in charge of the Water Conservancy Bureau, Agricultural Machinery Bureau, Zoning Office, and Relocation Office."

Zhang Xiuping couldn't help but ask, "Yunheng, your senior sister Song is the same age as me. She's not young anymore, but she seems to be still single?"

Deng Yunheng hummed and said, "Yes, she is still single. With her current position, it is not easy for her to find a suitable partner."

Deng Shirong said, "It's not easy. Your senior sister doesn't have an outstanding figure or appearance. If you are not as good as her, she may not be interested in you. If your conditions are not worse than hers or better than hers, they may not be interested in her. This is the situation of being unable to achieve the low and being unable to achieve the high. This situation will become more serious as time goes by."

Deng Yunheng said: "Let Uncle Song and the others worry about this!"

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…

County government staff quarters.

Deng Yunheng was right. At this time, Song's father and mother were indeed worried about their eldest daughter's marriage.

Song Yu is already 26 years old in terms of age, and will be 27 during the Chinese New Year. At this age, there is no need to rush in later generations, as many girls get married before the age of 30. Song Yu is only 25 now in terms of age.

But now is the 1980s. Although it is not as exaggerated as in ancient times where people would get married at the age of 15 or 16, women basically get married at around 20 years old, and the age is calculated based on the lunar calendar.

If a girl like Song Yu, who is almost 27 years old, doesn't have a boyfriend, her parents will have a headache no matter which family she lives with.

Just now, Song's father and Song's mother were talking about going to Suifeng Hotel to attend a wedding banquet in a few days.

As she was talking, Song's mother sighed and said, "Xiaoyu will be 27 soon. She has a successful career as an official, which is better than you as a father. But she still has no partner at this age. I can't even enjoy my meals."

Father Song was also a little worried when he heard this, and said, "It's really a bit overwhelming. I've checked the sons of the county government and celebrities from all walks of life, but I can't find one who is worthy of our Xiaoyu. This daughter is too outstanding and it's troublesome!"

Song's mother said, "How about we lower our requirements and only consider the man's character, not his family background or even his own ability? This way, we can have a wider range of candidates and not be at a loss like we are now."

Father Song shook his head and said, "That won't work. Xiaoyu is already the deputy district chief now. It's not impossible for her to be promoted to district chief in a few years. That would be equivalent to being a county magistrate. How can we find a partner who is useless?"

Song's mother said: "It's not that he is completely useless. He just picked someone with good character!"

Father Song said: "What's the use of just having good character? If you want to be worthy of our Xiaoyu, you have to have a good family background or be outstanding yourself, at least one of them!"

Song's mother sighed, "On the basis of good character, it would be good if one could have a good family background or be outstanding in person, but can you find such a person in Bobai?"

Father Song sighed again and said, "It's really hard to find someone like this in Bobai. The only one who is worthy of our Xiaoyu is her junior from Peking University. It's a pity that Xiaoyu is three years older than him, and it seems that they don't have any intention in that regard. What a pity!"

Speaking of this, Song's mother was also filled with regret. Looking at the entire Bobai, Deng Yunheng was the young man that the couple looked up to the most. Not only did he have a good family background, but he also had extraordinary abilities. It was a pity that her own Xiaoyu was three years older than him.

Although there has always been a saying among the people that "a woman three years older than a man is a treasure", when it comes down to it, unless the woman is much better than the man, or the man likes women who are older than him, a woman who is three years older than the man will be disliked.

Song's mother said, "It's unlikely that you will find a suitable partner in Bobai. When Xiaoyu comes back, urge her a little more and let her find one in Nanning. It's the capital after all, so there are still many excellent men there."

Father Song said helplessly, "This is the only way. However, with Xiaoyu's status, it's not realistic for her to find one on her own. It's better to find a reliable person to help introduce her. That way the success rate will be higher."

Song's mother said, "There are a lot of matchmakers in Bobai, but we don't know any in Nanning."

Father Song pondered and said, "My old boss works in Nanning and will retire soon. After the wedding of Director Zhu and Boss Deng's daughter in a few days, I will go to Nanning to visit my old boss and ask my sister-in-law to help Xiaoyu find a partner."

Mother Song frowned when she heard this, then shook her head and said, "I don't recommend you do this. If sister-in-law introduces Xiaoyu to someone and Xiaoyu doesn't like that person, wouldn't that be a disgrace to sister-in-law?"

Father Song said, "I think you worry too much. I just asked my sister-in-law to help introduce a date. Whether it will work out or not is of course up to the person involved. Our country now advocates free love and opposes arranged marriages. We, as officials, should set an example. Even if it doesn't work out in the end, we will appreciate it, and my sister-in-law should understand."

Mother Song thought about it and nodded, "Alright, then when you ask your sister-in-law to introduce you to someone, it's best to say it in advance. Don't let this matter make your sister-in-law have a bad impression of our Xiaoyu."

Father Song nodded and said, "Don't worry, I know what's going on."

…

In a blink of an eye, it was the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month.

Tomorrow is Deng Yunzhen’s wedding day, and today all her relatives and friends from her hometown took a bus to the county town.

In the afternoon, the chefs of Suifeng Hotel began to make various preparations for tomorrow's banquet. They were all in high spirits and used all their life's knowledge to make tomorrow's banquet a success.

Although they worked at the Sui Feng Hotel and had hosted dozens if not a hundred banquets, they had extremely rich experience and could easily host a banquet. There was no need to be as cautious as they were now.

But this banquet is different. It’s their big boss’s daughter’s wedding, and there are many leaders among the guests attending the wedding. If they can’t handle such an important banquet well, how can they have the face to stay and be the chefs!

In the previous life, when the eldest daughter got married, her in-laws set up three tables. I heard (due to local customs, Deng Shirong in the previous life did not attend his daughter's wedding, so these were only heard from the children who sent her off) that the food was very shabby, with only a small amount of shredded pork, and no other decent dishes except for one dish of braised pork.

In this life, Deng Shirong wanted to make up for the debt he had owed to his eldest daughter in his previous life, so naturally he had to hold a grand wedding, especially the food. Not only was there a full range of chicken, duck, fish and meat, but he also found an opportunity to get a lot of extremely delicious seafood stored in the system space, such as flower crabs, prawns, mudworms, etc.

In short, the food at tomorrow's banquet must be praised by all the guests who come to the wedding.

After dinner, Deng Shirong and his family took their relatives back to Naye Deng’s Community and arranged for them to stay there tonight.

"Uncle Nine!"

"Jiu Gong!"

"The clan leader!"

Now it has been more than a year since the Naye Deng family community was divided into the hands of the clan members. Many clan members have already renovated their homes and moved in. When they saw Deng Shirong, they naturally greeted him.

Soon, the group arrived at Unit 1 of Building 9. Because Building 9 was inside the residential area, the ground floor was not set up as shops like the buildings along the street. Instead, it was an open public area with several ping-pong tables.

At this time, a group of children were playing table tennis.

The greening and layout of the entire community amazed all the relatives.

Although they had known about the Ye Deng Community for a long time, none of the relatives present had ever been there to see it. They had only heard about how beautifully the community was built. Now that they had seen it with their own eyes, they understood why others praised it so much. It was indeed so beautiful that it exceeded their imagination.

When walking up the stairs, the relatives were surprised again.

Deng Shirong used colorful ceramic mosaics to pave this staircase. Not only does it look fashionable and beautiful, it is also much more spacious than other staircases of this era.

The stairs of this era all have one thing in common, which is that they are built very narrow for the sake of economy. Not only is it difficult to move things on such stairs, but even going up and down the stairs makes one feel uncomfortable.

Of course, that is the feeling of people in later generations. In fact, in this era, after people get used to such stairs, they don’t feel much about it.

Today, it is inevitable that relatives would be surprised to see this obviously much wider staircase.

Soon, the group followed Deng Shirong to the second floor.

After Deng Shirong opened the door with the key, all the relatives walked in with curiosity. After seeing the extremely luxurious decoration inside and the space that was so large that they could hardly imagine, every one of them was stunned with shock.

(End of this chapter)