Chapter 691: No matter how capable you are, it will be a thing of the past
Since Lu Yuanzheng told us to go back, we can definitely go back.
Lu Miao didn't think about whether it was appropriate or not. He nodded and looked at the young comrade next to him.
The young comrade looked into the private room and saw his leader nodded before he took the car keys from Lu Yuanzheng.
The banquet was over later and the guests had to be given return gift packages, so Tang Mei had to stay in the state-owned hotel. It was Mei Zi who accompanied Lu Miao and the children back first.
Because of the hair tie issue, Mei Zi often went to the courtyard.
Tang Mei didn't treat her as an outsider. When they left, Tang Mei repeatedly asked Mei Zi to help look after the children and they would go back after they finished taking care of things here.
Mei Zi nodded repeatedly, reassuring her.
The driver drove to the end of Qingta Hutong, waited for Lu Miao and his group to get off, and then drove back to the state-owned hotel.
Besides, Lu Miao entered the house, put the child in the swing, and felt relaxed.
It’s more comfortable to be at home. I don’t have to be so serious or put on a fake smile.
After fetching water and helping the three children wash their hands, Lu Miao took out some toys and asked Mei Zi to watch the children play.
She went to the yard and picked half a basin of sun-dried tomatoes, cut them up and mixed them with brown sugar.
The large and small bowls were divided into several portions and brought to the main room, one for each person.
White sugar needs to be purified, so brown sugar is sold relatively cheaply.
Lu Miao also felt that the taste of the mixture with brown sugar was better.
Especially the last disc, the taste of the mixture of brown sugar and tomato juice at the bottom of the bowl is the most touching.
The only downside is that it can't be chilled, otherwise it would taste better.
Lu Miao gave small wooden spoons to the three children and divided the chopsticks between them and Mei Zi.
While eating tomatoes with brown sugar, Lu Miao chatted with Mei Zi and asked her how her calligraphy was going recently.
Mei Zi touched the back of her head and said:
"I occasionally look up words in the dictionary and learn a few more, but when I start writing..."
Mei Zi laughed dryly, and Lu Miao understood what she meant and comforted her:
"We're taking one step at a time. Any progress is good... but this isn't a solution."
Lu Miao paused and said frankly:
"I'll be busy soon, so I won't have time to teach you. There are night schools out there, and Wen Pei plans to go..."
She asked Mei Zi: "Do you want to go? If so, I can make arrangements for you."
Mei Zi is a sincere person with a keen eye for things.
She put a lot of effort into the hair tie.
When I come here normally, I will help with cooking and taking care of the children.
Lu Miao thought that if Mei Zi was willing to go, she would pay for her night school fees.
It's always good for people to have some cultural background.
What's more, the hair tie business is simple and it is obvious that it will not last long.
In this case, Mei Zi should learn more things to support herself.
Lu Miao is willing to help this honest girl.
Night school is also a "school". Mei Zi was very tempted when she heard it, but she was also hesitant:
"Sister-in-law, this tuition is very expensive, right?"
"Don't worry about the money. I'll pay for it. If you want to go, just go."
“This, this…”
Mei Zi was startled and stood up in shock. It took her a long time to utter a complete sentence:
"Sister-in-law, I've saved some money. If it's suitable, I can pay for the tuition myself... That's right, that's right..."
Mei Zi was undecided because she was afraid of affecting the business of hair bands.
"Night school means going to school at night. If I adjust my work hours later, it won't have a big impact..."
Lu Miao comforted her and explained to her:
"I'm telling you this because Wen Pei is going, and it would be safer for you two to keep each other company on the trip."
Mei Zi thought carefully and nodded:
"My sister-in-law said okay, then I'll give it a try, but I have to pay for the tuition myself, otherwise I won't go."
Lu Miao nodded and did not argue with her:
"If the money isn't much, just take it yourself. If it's a lot, consider it as a loan from me. Just study hard and pay me back when you get a proper job."
This immediately sounded Mei Zi's alarm bells. Mei Zi said as if she was facing a formidable enemy:
"Sister-in-law, you won't let me work with you!"
Lu Miao was stunned and quickly waved his hands:
"No, it's not like that. Business in a small hairband workshop is not easy. I'll keep it going as long as I can. If you're willing to work, I'll definitely keep you. Don't let your imagination run wild."
Only then did Mei Zi feel relieved.
Lu Miao said he would give her two days off after today.
She first found out about the night school, and then communicated with her in detail when it was reliable.
Mei Zi agreed.
The state-owned restaurant was always concerned about the situation at home, so the dinner party didn't last long.
Lu Yuanzheng and Fu Jingyou were both drunk, and Tang Mei couldn't drive.
The Lu family's car was left near the state-owned hotel. The people there were Lu Yuanzheng's good friend, the Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and they asked the driver to bring it back.
They were walking back, and the other guests were also on their way back.
At that time, there were many people at the banquet who complimented Lu Yuanzheng and appreciated Fu Jingyou.
But behind the scenes, there are actually some different voices.
The cold white Warsaw car drove out of the downtown area in northern Beijing and headed towards Tianjin.
In the car, Wang Lianying, the wife of Jiang Fan, Director of the Water Affairs Office, said with emotion:
"This Commander Lu is truly capable. When you were in the army, he was the best in everything. Now, the two young men have become role models for the younger generation."
The key is that the younger ones are all well-grown, look smart and well-educated.
What a blessing...
Wang Lianying was secretly envious.
"Do you understand what ability is? What is a role model?"
Jiang Fan glanced at his lover and snorted:
"No matter how capable Lu Yuanzheng is, that's all in the past! What's the point of being a son-in-law? No matter how capable he is, he's not his own son."
"You mean Lu Xiaobao is excellent? Humph, that's even more ridiculous." Jiang Fan sneered, slowly straightening his shirt collar, and said with disdain:
"They are all from other families. No matter how outstanding they are, it's not something worth talking about."
“…”
Wang Lianying frowned and clenched his fists, then turned his head away and said nothing.
Jiang Fan glanced at her coldly and didn't bother to say anything more.
…
The Fu family came back in a noisy manner, so Mei Zi didn't stay long. She said goodbye and went home.
Fu Jingyou was drunk and walked into the room with a bag in his hand, acting crazy.
Lu Miao was afraid that he would crush the child, so he quickly handed the child to Tang Mei.
She turned back into the room and was hugged tightly by Fu Jingyou:
"Miaomiao? Wife...wife~"
Fu Jingyou drank two tables of wine in the private room, and then was dragged outside by his coworkers to drink a bottle and a half.
He doesn't easily get red in the face when he drinks, but he did drink a little too much today.
Not only was her voice trembling and coquettish when she spoke, but her tongue was also a little too big.
"Why did you drink so much? And you smell like cigarettes, did you smoke?"
"I just smoked one."
Fu Jingyou's steps were unsteady and he was pushed onto the kang by Lu Miao.
Thinking his wife was angry, he stood up crookedly and stuck to Lu Miao's back again.
"Wife..."
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