Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

Stability will be the main theme for the next period of time.

Wang Yuxiu suddenly wanted to return to Xijiang and planned to live there alone for a few months.

"Mom, the New Year is coming soon. Why are you shouting that you want to go back to Xijiang now? Will you come back then?"

Du Shaojie was a little confused and didn't understand why his mother suddenly wanted to return to her hometown.

In recent years, Wang Yuxiu has been in good health, rarely sick, and her chronic diseases are under control, which shows that she has adapted to the climate and diet in the south and has no problem getting used to it.

"Alas, I often dream about your father recently. He blames me for not visiting him for so long. I want to go back and stay for a while. When I have time, I will go and talk to him. I will come back after the Qingming Festival next year."

Hearing this, Du Shaojie's heart couldn't help but be moved.

"Mom, wait for me for a few days, and then I will go back with you."

Du Shaojie did not continue to hesitate and agreed to accompany Wang Yuxiu back.

This was a pleasant surprise for Wang Yuxiu. All of her children were promising, but it also meant that they were all very busy.

My son has built a career and needs to travel all over the country, while my two daughters work in state-owned enterprises and government agencies, and they don't have many holidays.

The busiest son was willing to accompany her back. She was happy but also a little worried: "Xiao Jie, I can go back alone. You can do your own things. Don't delay the important things."

"Mom, I will arrange the time, don't worry."

Du Shaojie couldn't help but smile. He actually always had time, it just depended on how to arrange it.

after a few days.

He arranged some trivial matters and then accompanied Wang Yuxiu back to Xijiang by plane.

Now the family's yard is gone, but he has bought two adjacent buildings. The house he received as compensation for the demolition has also been cleaned up, just right for accommodating Wang Yongli and others.

After returning home and resting for a night, he accompanied Wang Yuxiu to buy some incense, candles and paper money to visit his father's grave the next day.

Wang Yuxiu sat in front of the tombstone for a long time, talking non-stop, as if she was chatting with the other person.

Du Shaojie walked away after paying homage. His mother must have a lot to say, so he just let her say it all.

They left the cemetery at noon.

"Mom, I want to buy a new cemetery for my father. What do you think?"

He was the one who neglected this matter first. He had no feelings for his original father, unlike his mother and two sisters, with whom he had lived day and night and had developed deep feelings.

But as a son of man, he should indeed have considered this issue earlier.

"Yes, we should find a new place for him. Back then, your father almost went to the Martyrs' Cemetery, but in the end it didn't go through because it wasn't approved. Let's ask more about it later and see which cemetery is good now."

Wang Yuxiu felt very relieved to hear her son say this.

Maybe it was because of her mood today, she couldn't help but talk about the past. Du Shaojie didn't know about this before, and it's too late now.

We had a quick bite outside at noon, and in the evening a group of us went to a local restaurant and had a delicious meal.

Let’s not talk about Wang Yongli and others for now. Anyway, the mother and son were enjoying the meal very much.

After returning home, Du Shaojie called Liu Ying and made an appointment to have lunch together the next day.

Liu Ying thought that they were going to meet soon, so she didn't ask about her nephew's situation. Her nephew Liu Dongfang currently works for [Dingxin International (Shencheng) Company]. Although the aunt and nephew talk on the phone from time to time, they rarely talk about work.

"Okay! See you tomorrow."

The two quickly ended the call, and Du Shaojie called the store manager of [Xichuan Restaurant] and asked him to inquire about the cemetery.

Unexpectedly, the store manager was very clear about the situation. A relative of his passed away some time ago, so he helped to understand the matter.

I recommended two places to the boss on the spot.

the next day.

After breakfast, Du Shaojie went to the two cemeteries mentioned by the store manager to have a look. The conditions there were definitely better than the current cemeteries. He didn't know much about this, so he consulted a lot of people to make a decision.

He definitely chose the best location. He reserved a piece of land and planned to pay for it after Wang Yuxiu had a look at it.

I went back to take a shower at noon, and then went to see Liu Ying.

"Dongfang has done a good job for me and is now the head of the department. I didn't give him any special care for you. He has achieved all this through his own efforts."

Du Shaojie is very good at talking, and Liu Ying was very happy after listening to him.

After finishing their meal, the two left the restaurant and got in the car, and Du Shaojie asked about the cemetery.

"Your father should have been qualified to enter the Martyrs' Cemetery. Maybe your family didn't understand and didn't take the initiative to fight for it. It's really a pity. However, the cemetery you just visited is not bad either."

After hearing what the other party said, Du Shaojie had a basic idea in his mind.

The next day, he took his mother Wang Yuxiu to the cemetery to have a look. She was very satisfied with the environment and facilities there.

Du Shaojie paid the full amount on the spot. There were still many things to do, and he should be able to move here and be reburied before the Qingming Festival next year. "That's good. When I'm a hundred years old, I'll stay with your father."

Wang Yuxiu let out a long sigh, as if a stone in her heart had fallen to the ground.

Du Shaojie did not respond to his mother's words, but he understood her intention and he would keep it in mind.

Next, he accompanied his mother to Chunfeng Lane several times. The resettlement houses were all handed over to the relocated households, and Wang Yongli and his family were still living there these days.

I also saw some of my old neighbors, but after the demolition and relocation, many of them no longer live here.

Liang Meiqin's parents were not at home. They were said to have gone to Chengdu for a trip and had not been seen for several months. As for Qi Yan's parents, they were both in Beijing and could not be seen either.

"Xiao Jie, go back. Come back when your father's grave is moved."

Wang Yuxiu didn't want to waste her son's time too much, so she asked Du Shaojie to leave quickly.

Actually, there was nothing for Du Shaojie to do if he went back, so he explained the situation to his mother and continued to stay there.

Before they knew it, it was the coldest time of the year. Perhaps Wang Yuxiu was not used to the cold weather in the northwest, so she fell ill and it took her nearly half a month to recover.

Du Shaojie didn't dare to let her stay here alone, so he took her back to Yangcheng. They agreed to come back before the Qingming Festival and take care of their father's affairs at once.

Returning from the snowy world to the warm spring-like south, Wang Yuxiu became energetic again.

As the New Year was approaching, Du Shaojie received a call from Pang Weidong, Xu Bo and others, saying that this year's New Year's Day was a day that marked the beginning of the century, and they should find a place to have a good gathering.

The turn of the century is something that a person probably only encounters once in their lifetime.

"Why don't we go to Hong Kong for a few days?"

Du Shaojie has made up his mind. There are many ways to celebrate, and it would be nice to go to another place and play for a few days.

Pang Weidong and Xu Bo had no objections, so he told Ye Weiming about it, and the other party was willing to join in the fun. He then contacted Qin Lu, and as a result, more and more people were involved, including Cai Jing and Yu Mo, who were willing to go.

He thought about it and told his two sisters about it.

It’s a pity that it’s not easy for the two of them to go out. They have to ask for leave and report, which is very troublesome.

"Xiaoya, how about this? Let's get together as a family during the Spring Festival. If it's inconvenient for you to take a leave, my mom, Xiaomei's family and I can go to the Magic City."

"Brother, I just need to ask for leave in advance. Don't worry, I can still do this."

Xiaoya readily agreed to the Spring Festival gathering, and she and Shen Rui would bring their children to Guangzhou at that time.

Two days before New Year’s Day.

Du Shaojie and others arrived in Hong Kong one after another. Qi Yan also came with her daughter to welcome the arrival of the millennium together.

He asked Liang Meiqin and Winnie to book the banquet hall of the Harbour Hotel in advance. On the last day of the year, he would hold a welcome party here and greet the millennium with his friends.

Here, you can see the grand fireworks show through the floor-to-ceiling glass curtains, which adds to the festive atmosphere.

Evening of the 31st.

Du Shaojie, Qi Yan, Liang Meiqin and others arrived at the banquet hall first, and the company's senior executives also arrived at the same time.

Next, Ye Weiming, Pang Weidong, Xu Bo, Cai Jing, Yu Mo, Qin Lu and others arrived one after another, and the whole banquet hall suddenly became lively.

Du Shaojie is a person who doesn't like ostentation, and rarely holds events like this. Perhaps this day is too special, even she joined in the revelry.

When the time was almost up, Du Shaojie took the lead in saying some words of blessing, and everyone opened the champagne.

Today's banquet is a Chinese buffet, and white wine, red wine, beer and various drinks are also prepared. Those who can come today are all our own people. Except for the company's executives who are a little restrained, everyone else can let go.

Cai Jing looked at Du Shaojie, who was different from usual, and suddenly remembered the past events.

Back then, when Du Shaojie was still a young boy, she and Director Luo knew each other. In the blink of an eye, Director Luo has passed away, and that young boy has grown into a towering tree.

Yu Mo also had the same feeling. She still clearly remembered today that it was Du Shaojie who took the risk to send her away.

If the other party had not acted decisively, Yu Mo might have turned into a pile of earth long ago.

Only a few people present knew about Du Shaojie's past, such as Qi Yan, Liang Meiqin, Yu Mo, Cai Jing, etc. Most people saw his glory today.

Even though he can't even make it onto the rich list, people who know him don't think so.

Du Shaojie also drank freely today. No matter who clinked glasses with him, he would drink it all in one gulp. Even though he could drink a thousand glasses without getting drunk, he still felt a little dizzy in the end.

"Bang! Bang!"

Outside the window, fireworks were set off, and the sky was full of flashing fireworks, making everyone even more crazy.

When the clock struck midnight, everyone came to the streets, expressing their passion as freely as ordinary people.

Maybe everyone’s wishes are different, but the yearning for a better life is the same.

After having fun, everyone returned to the banquet hall to continue drinking. However, the passion faded and these people returned to their usual calmness. (End of this chapter)