1986: Old Stories in Northeast China

"Dad, Mom, why are you here?"

Looking at Han Lishan and Zhou Baoqin who were drinking tea in Gao Xiaoguang's office, Chen Tiezhu called out subconsciously.

Han Xiuying pinched him secretly, why did she call him out directly?

"Grandma, Grandpa, when did you come? Doudou didn't even know."

Little Doudou didn't care about that, he ran over happily, even forgetting to ask Grandpa Gao for elbows.

"Hahaha, Doudou misses grandma too? Grandma and grandpa just arrived last night." Zhou Baoqin directly hugged the little guy in her arms.

Doudou was happy, and kept playing with his little face.

"It just so happens that I have to go to your province for a meeting, so I just came to see you first." Han Lishan said with a smile.

"If I had known, we would have stayed in the provincial capital for two more days." Chen Tiezhu said happily.

That was not fake at all, and he didn't care about Gao Xiaoguang's identity.

After all, Han Xiuying is a public official, unlike him.

"I also went to the two companies you acquired this morning and took a look. They are well organized." Han Lishan said.

"In fact, everyone is busy. I am more busy in the village." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

"If there is nothing else, let's go home directly? Stay at home for a day and go to the provincial capital tomorrow. County Magistrate Gao will also go there, and there are some small things to talk about."

"Grandpa, go home and let Dad make delicious meat." Doudou also added.

"Okay, then let's go home first." Han Lishan nodded.

"Director Han, Tiezhu, you are reunited with your family, so I won't join in the fun, right?" Gao Xiaoguang asked hesitantly.

"It's not okay not to join in. I have to convey the opinions brought back from the province to you." Chen Tiezhu said.

"Uh..., okay, then I'll go with you." Gao Xiaoguang nodded.

In fact, he also knew that this was Chen Tiezhu giving him more opportunities. After all, Han Lishan's identity was too extraordinary. When he showed his work permit today, he was confused.

It was also because of the tight time that he did not go to the farmer's market to buy vegetables, but directly selected some from the canteen of the county government. When passing by the county hospital, he called Lu Dan and Zhou Fengxia and went straight home.

Along the way, Doudou became the focus child again. They were all at home, and just told Zhou Baoqin about helping the teacher to serve rice to the children in the kindergarten.

"Eh? Why are you guys together?"

Old Man Han, who was playing with the dog Shengzi in the yard with the second master, saw them and asked in confusion.

"It happened that we had to go to the provincial meeting, so we decided to get a passport here first. It was also a coincidence. If it was a day earlier, they would not be able to come back." Han Lishan explained.

"It's such a coincidence, I was shocked." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

"You guys chat, and announce the great news while I prepare some food. I'll take him to the provincial capital tomorrow and bring some home-cooked food."

"Tiezhu, you're busy too. We have a driver, and it's not far." Zhou Baoqin said.

"Mom, your car isn't comfortable, let him take you there." Han Xiuying said.

"Silly girl, Tiezhu is so busy, and there are so many things to do, why waste the gas money." Zhou Baoqin said.

"Nothing, he's just busy for nothing." Han Xiuying said.

"Yes, he's just busy for nothing, nothing serious." Chen Tiezhu nodded obediently.

This made Zhou Baoqin feel helpless, and she really didn't want to bother her son-in-law.

"Doudou, who did we see when we went to the provincial capital this time?" Chen Tiezhu asked Doudou again.

"Well..., I saw a lot of people." Doudou thought for a while and said.

"Let's change to another question. Is Doudou enjoying the food at his uncle's house? Is my aunt okay?" Chen Tiezhu asked.

"Yes, the food at my uncle's house is delicious, my aunt is also fine and fragrant, and there is a baby."

Little Doudou finally murmured this amazing good news.

"Xiuying, what baby? Are you pregnant?" Zhou Baoqin asked with some concern.

Although Chen Tiezhu is also their son-in-law, this kind of pregnancy before marriage is really not popular in this era, but it is easy to be criticized.

"Mom..., it's not me, it's my sister-in-law who is pregnant." Han Xiuying said with a smile.

As soon as this sentence came out, the Han family was dumbfounded.

After all, Han Zhenwu has been married for so many years, but he has never been pregnant. This has almost become a regret for the family. Now hearing such great good news out of the blue, it is somewhat unacceptable."Tiezhu, is it true?"

After a short silence, Mr. Han asked nervously.

"Grandpa, you don't believe what I say, but you have to ask him." Han Xiuying pouted.

"Indeed, I've been pregnant for more than two months." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

"Originally, my elder brother and his friends wanted to give you a surprise, and asked us to keep it a secret. But who can keep such a happy thing secret?"

"Sister-in-law is in a good mental state, and my elder brother is also very nervous. He asked me a lot of questions about what I should pay attention to."

"Good, that's great. No, I'll stay in the provincial capital this time, you go back by yourself." Zhou Baoqin said happily.

"That's fine." Han Lishan nodded with a smile.

"The second good news is Yingzi's good news." Chen Tiezhu continued.

"Yingzi's recent work is very good and has been recognized by the province. The provincial TV station will come to our county to shoot a special film next. Yingzi's achievements will be taken out separately and made into a program."

"Ah? Really?"

This time it was Gao Xiaoguang's turn to be upset.

He naturally knew what such a special film meant to the county.

"Don't expect to get away with it easily. The reform of other things in the county also needs to be filmed." Chen Tiezhu said.

"But the attitude of the province this time is also very clear. We can't report good news but not bad news. Our reform achievements need to be used as a reference for everyone, but some of our existing problems should also be made clear. Leader, is that what you mean?"

The last sentence was asked to Han Xiuying.

"Oh, why are you asking me? I was just eating and didn't listen carefully." Han Xiuying pinched him embarrassedly.

Gao Xiaoguang opened his mouth and didn't know what to say.

For him, this is also shocking good news.

The publicity of Han Xiuying alone has already made the county well-known and influential. How big of an impact would such a comprehensive report have?