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Chapter 407 I am not my father’s greatest pride, my second brother is!

 In a hotel.

 Deng Shirong and others were having dinner.

Although it was the first time he met Pei Qinghua, a female colleague of his third son, Deng Shirong had already listed her as a candidate for his daughter-in-law, so he was extremely enthusiastic about her. When chatting, the topic always revolved around her.

Deng Yunsong has already fallen in love with her, and he is even more happy that his father is doing this.

Of course, Deng Shirong mastered the appropriateness of the chat very well. It was not the kind of household registration chat, but started from the topic of Pei Qinghua's very good academic performance mentioned by his third son before, and talked about her from elementary school to university. growth.

Let’s talk about the enrollment situation of the college entrance examination, and then extend it to the education gap between Guangxi and Beijing.

Deng Yunsong also continued to talk from time to time, and the conversation was quite harmonious.

As for Xiao Dong'er, she is only responsible for eating. Naturally, such a topic is not something she can participate in.

After finishing the meal, Pei Qinghua could clearly feel that the Uncle Deng in front of him was a wise and open-minded elder. No wonder he was able to teach such an outstanding son.

After leaving the hotel, Deng Shirong said: "Xiao Song, I have brought you all the things you asked for, and they are now placed at the Sihai Hotel."

 “Dad, I know!”

Deng Yunsong responded, then looked at Pei Qinghua and said: "Chief Pei, I told you before that I have a gift for you, let's go and get it together!"

Pei Qinghua hesitated and said: "This... Chief Deng, what do you want to give me?"

Deng Yunsong said with a smile: "Actually, it's nothing. Last time I told you about our specialty beef nugget. Didn't you say you wanted to try it? My dad knows how to make nubuck. This time he came to the capital and made it himself. I made a lot of beef and brought it here, as well as the gray water zhi that is a must-have for every new year in my hometown. I will give you some to take back and try."

Pei Qinghua was surprised and a little moved when he heard this, and said: "Chief Deng, we just said this casually when we were chatting. You also asked your uncle to make it and bring it over. How can I be embarrassed to be so far away from you!"

Deng Shirong smiled and answered: "Chief Pei, what's the point of being embarrassed? I like to think about making food, and I enjoy making this beef. I even made it spicy and non-spicy. Take it back and taste it, see which one you like, and I’ll make it for you later.”

Pei Qinghua is not the kind of hypocritical character. Since everything has been prepared and brought, she no longer refuses: "Thank you, Uncle Deng."

"You're welcome!"

 Next, the group of people walked together towards the hotel where Deng Shirong was staying.

 When you enter the hotel room, you can see at a glance the beautifully packaged beef and gray water deer inside.

Deng Shirong said: "There are 48 cans of Niuba in total. There are 4 cans in each bag. The taste is half spicy and half non-spicy. They are all marked. There are 30 gray water pigs in total."

Deng Yunsong took 4 bags with a total of 16 cans of niuba and 4 gray water hogs. He handed them to Pei Qinghua and said, "Chief Pei, these are all yours."

This thing is quite heavy. One can of Niuban weighs about a kilogram and a half, and 16 cans add up to 24 kilograms. One gray water squirrel weighs 5 kilograms, and four of them add up to 20 kilograms. A total of 44 kilograms. Pick it up. It's really a bit clumsy.

Pei Qinghua only took a bag of beef and a gray water deer, and said: "Chief Deng, I don't need so much, these are enough. You asked Uncle Deng to send so much, it should be given to the leaders and From other colleagues?”

Deng Yunsong smiled and pushed the rest to her and said: "The boss wants to give it away, but as for colleagues, I only plan to give it to you. It is more than enough to give the boss the rest, so don't be polite to me. Take them all, and you can take them back to your uncle and aunt to try."

Deng Shirong also advised: "Chief Pei, don't be polite. Just accept it. This is all made by yourself, and it is not a valuable thing."

Pei Qinghua couldn't refuse, so he took it and said, "Okay, thank you Uncle Deng."

Deng Shirong smiled and said: "You're welcome, Xiao Song. This thing is a bit heavy. You can help Section Chief Pei carry it back. You can also explain to Section Chief Pei how to cook and eat the gray water jackal."

Deng Yunsong responded: "Okay."

Pei Qinghua said quickly: "Uncle Deng, I will go back first. I will invite you and Xiaodong'er to dinner at noon tomorrow."

Deng Shirong was not polite and responded directly: "Okay."

 Xiao Dong'er smiled sweetly and said, "Aunt Pei, see you tomorrow."

Pei Qinghua also replied with a smile on her face: "Well, Xiaodong'er, see you tomorrow."

 After saying hello, Deng Yunsong took Pei Qinghua back to the courtyard with Niu Ba and Huishui Zhi.

After walking out of the hotel, Pei Qinghua said: "Chief Deng, your father is so kind to you. You should be his greatest pride, right?"

Deng Yunsong smiled and said: "My father is indeed very good to me, but I am not his greatest pride, my second brother is."

Hearing this, Pei Qinghua couldn't help being stunned for a moment and said in disbelief: "Chief Deng, are you kidding me? You are the top scorer in the college entrance examination in Guangxi and a top student at Tsinghua University, and now you work in the Ministry of Finance , This can’t be your father’s pride? What does your second brother do?”

Deng Yunsong said: "My second brother is a top student at Peking University. After graduation, he joined the Planning Commission. Now he is working in Fujian, and his level is already deputy director."

Pei Qinghua was shocked when he heard this. It was already very difficult for this family to produce a top student from Tsinghua University, but there was also a top student from Peking University?

Moreover, this top student from Peking University is now a deputy director?

 What kind of international joke are you kidding?

“Chief Deng, how much older is your second brother than you?”

 “Four years older than me.”

Pei Qinghua was really numb. She and Deng Yunsong were of the same age. Their current levels were only regular majors. She knew very well how far they were from the deputy director. Not to mention only four years, even if she was given ten For years, she did not have the confidence to be promoted to deputy director.

Deng Yunsong's second brother is only four years older than them, but he is already the deputy director, which is really awesome.

Pei Qinghua said with a face full of amazement: "Chief Deng, no wonder you said that your second brother is your father's greatest pride. He is already the deputy director at such a young age. Isn't this amazing? Even if he has a background in the family, It can’t be lifted so fast!”

Deng Yunsong smiled and said: "My father is an out-and-out rural person. Where does his background come from? The reason why my second brother can improve his skills so quickly is not only because of his strong work ability, but also due to some coincidences. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have become deputy director so quickly.”

Pei Qinghua sighed with emotion: "No matter what the reason is, being able to become the deputy director at such a young age is a skill."

Deng Yunsong smiled and said: "Chief Pei has given me the award."

Pei Qinghua said: "Chief Deng, it seems that everyone in your family has a talent for reading. You and your second brother are both so good at reading. Now Xiaodong'er is also number one in the grade. I will probably not be worse than you in the future." Where to go.”

Deng Yunsong said: "Xiao Dong'er is still young now, so I don't dare to say what the future will be like. Especially after the environment changed between junior high school and high school, the change in grades is the most obvious. Some people's grades are getting better and better, and some people's grades are getting worse." It’s getting worse. Whether Xiao Dong’er is getting better or worse is still unknown.”

Pei Qinghua said: "That's true, but Xiaodong'er is so smart, I believe she will get better."

Deng Yunsong said: "I hope. When my eldest brother took the college entrance examination, because there were very few college enrollment at that time, he failed to get into college. It has always been a pity. I hope that my niece can get into a good university in the future, so that my eldest brother There is also comfort in my heart.”

Pei Qinghua asked: "In which year did your eldest brother take the college entrance examination?"

Deng Yunsong said: "In the year when the college entrance examination was resumed, the competition was too fierce. My eldest brother's academic performance was already among the best in the class. However, the teaching strength of the high school in our commune was not good at that time. There were only one or two in the whole grade. It’s just that I can get into college, but my eldest brother couldn’t even make it into the top ten in his grade, so it was expected that he would fail.”

Pei Qinghua said: "Didn't your eldest brother choose to re-study after failing the exam?"

Deng Yunsong shook his head and said: "I didn't repeat the studies. My mother passed away early. At that time, my father was the sole breadwinner and had to support the education of seven of us brothers and sisters. The financial conditions of the family were not very good. Even if my eldest brother repeated the studies, he was not sure of being admitted to university. I gave up my plan to re-study.”

Pei Qinghua said: "At that time, everyone's conditions were not very good, but your father supported the family by himself and was able to provide for you seven brothers and sisters to study. This is already amazing."

Deng Yunsong nodded and said: "Although my father is from a rural area, he is one of the few people in the village who values ​​his children's education. He sells pots and metal to support our education. Even my two sisters treat us equally. This is unique in our village."

Pei Qinghua praised: "Uncle Deng has great wisdom. No wonder he can cultivate talents like you and your second brother, who are the pillars of the country."

 “Chief Pei, you have given me the award!”

Deng Yunsong smiled and then said: "By the way, this gray water jackal is a specialty of our hometown. You probably don't have it here. The way to eat it is actually very simple. Just cut it into pieces, about one centimeter thick, and then put them in Pour oil into the pan and fry over low heat.

 Fry until both sides are golden brown and become fluffy, then sprinkle evenly with salt and it is ready to eat.

If you want to eat something sweet, just add white sugar, boil and melt the sugar and evenly wrap it on the rice. That's it. "

Pei Qinghua wrote down how to eat it and asked: "Which one is more delicious, the sweet one or the salty one?"

Deng Yunsong smiled and said: "This depends on personal taste. In our hometown, we drink tea as snacks, so most people eat salty ones, and the salty ones can bring out the fragrance of the gray water jackal itself.

As for the sweet one, it’s also delicious. You can try both to see which way suits your taste. "

Pei Qinghua nodded and said, "Okay, I'll give it a try later."

 The two of them walked and chatted, and soon returned to the family courtyard.

Before going upstairs, Pei Qinghua took the gift from Deng Yunsong, looked into his eyes and said: "Chief Deng, thank you for your gift. I... like it very much."

 After saying that, Pei Qinghua carried her things and stomped upstairs.

Deng Yunsong looked at Pei Qinghua, who was a little different from usual, and felt that the two of them must be having fun. He couldn't help but get silly and happy. It wasn't until Pei Qinghua entered her room that he jumped towards the Sihai Hotel.

That look doesn't look like a senior cadre, just like a child who hasn't grown up yet.

 …

 Sihai Hotel.

When he saw his third son coming back, Deng Shirong, who had been curious for a long time, immediately asked: "Xiao Song, are you and Chief Pei talking about each other?"

Deng Yunsong replied: "We are still just colleagues at the moment. Dad, what do you think of her?"

Deng Shirong praised: "It's very good. She has a high degree of education and good looks. Her speech and behavior seem to be very well-educated. I think the conditions for coming to the family are also very good. As for her personality, I just got in touch with her, so I can't tell." .

However, if you can bring her to see me, she must have a very good character.

Such an outstanding girl, and you are a colleague, it is a perfect match. I think you should like her, so go for it boldly! "

After receiving his father's approval, Deng Yunsong was also very happy and nodded: "Okay, I will work hard to win her next year." "Well, I will help you transport the remaining cows and gray water jackals to your residence first. It’s up to you how to send it to the leader.”

“Dad, you can rest. I’ll just go down and call a car to help transport it back.”

 “Okay, then I don’t care.”

 …

 The next day, after having lunch with his third son and Pei Qinghua, Deng Shirong took Xiao Dong'er around for fun.

The main attractions visited were Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace. In addition, Xiaodonger was specially taken to Tsinghua University and Peking University, telling her that these two universities were where her second and third uncles studied, and asking her to work hard to take the exams in the future. Go to both universities.

 During this period, the grandfather and grandson were very lucky, and it even snowed.

It snowed for three days, and the sight of snowflakes flying all over the sky was very novel for southerners who had never seen snow before. Xiao Donger danced and danced when she saw it, and even built a snowman with her grandfather to play. That's called happiness.

Originally, when the second son got married last time, the second son’s leader Zhao Jing and his classmate Tang Mingjie told Deng Shirong before leaving that they must contact them when they come to the capital and give them a chance to entertain them.

 Deng Shirong believed that what they said was true, but after all, he didn't like to trouble others, so he had no intention of contacting them.

 Just like that, a week flies by.

Seeing that there are only a few days left before the Spring Festival, it is time for Deng Shirong to take Xiaodong'er back to his hometown to celebrate the New Year.

 Before leaving, Deng Shirong, his third son and Pei Qinghua had another meal.

While eating, Deng Shirong said to Pei Qinghua: "Chief Pei, the Spring Festival is coming soon. I will go back with Xiaodong'er tomorrow. If you have a chance, come to our Guangxi to have fun."

Pei Qinghua smiled and said, "Okay, Uncle Deng, I will definitely go if I have the chance."

Xiaodong'er answered: "Aunt Pei, I have a supermarket at home with a lot of delicious food. If you come, I can treat you to some."

Pei Qinghua is a truly top student in this era, and due to her family background, her knowledge is naturally not comparable to that of ordinary people. Of course she knows what a supermarket is. When Xiao Dong'er said that there was a supermarket in her home, she felt like she had a sudden realization.

 No wonder Deng Yunsong said that his family’s economic conditions are pretty good. It turns out that his family runs a supermarket. That’s no wonder.

Pei Qinghua said with a smile: "Then I'll thank Xiao Dong'er first."

 …

 The next day, Deng Shirong took Xiao Dong'er and returned to Nanning by plane.

The ticket was naturally obtained through a letter of introduction obtained by the third son. Although the third son's current level was only a full-time major, he worked in an institution like the Ministry of Finance and was still capable of obtaining a letter of introduction for his father and niece to fly.

By the time Deng Shirong and Xiao Donger returned to the mansion in Wuyue Plaza, it was already the twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month.

Seeing her sister coming back, Dongzi ran over and asked, "Sister, you are back. Is the capital fun?"

 “It’s fun, it’s really fun!”

　　Xiao Donger shared with her younger brother with an excited face: "Dongzi, let me tell you, my sister also went to the school of her second uncle and her third uncle. That school is really beautiful. I will also be admitted to such a university in the future.

Also, it’s snowing in Beijing, and the snowflakes are falling from the sky. It’s really beautiful. Grandpa and I even made a snowman!

I also went to see the Forbidden City with my grandfather. I heard that it was the place where the emperor used to live, and I also went to see Tiananmen Square..."

The more Dongzi listened, the more envious he became, thinking that he had been staying at home doing homework these days, while his sister followed his grandfather to travel around the capital. The difference in treatment was so big that he couldn't help but want to cry.

Xiao Dong'er's ability to observe words and emotions was quite good. When she saw her brother looking like he wanted to cry, she stopped irritating him. Instead, she reached out and patted his shoulder, encouraging him: "Dongzi, work hard next semester. I can play everywhere with my grandpa like my sister.”

 Hongzi sniffed and responded unconvincingly: "Okay... okay!"

 …

 The twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month.

 At 10 o'clock in the morning, a jeep parked at the entrance of the Ministry of Finance and Family Building in Beijing.

 Opening the car door, a muscular man got out of the car, walked into the family courtyard, and reached the third floor of a certain building with ease.

 “Dong dong dong.”

The strong man reached out and knocked on the door.

"coming!"

Pei Qinghua opened the door and saw the strong man outside the door, and immediately smiled: "Second brother, why did you come so fast!"

Pei Yuanba smiled and said: "Of course I want to take you home early for the New Year!"

Pei Qinghua asked: "Have the second sister-in-law and Xiaohu come back?"

Pei Yuan said overbearingly: "We are all back. Little sister, do you have anything to bring? If not, let's go!"

Pei Qinghua said: "Yes, my colleague gave me some local specialties. I tasted them and they tasted delicious. I will take some back to my parents and you to try."

Pei Yuanba asked: "What local product?"

Pei Qinghua smiled and said: "It must be something you haven't eaten, Second Brother. I've packed it up and put it on the table. Second Brother, please come in and help carry it down."

Pei Yuanba walked in curiously and saw several bags of things on the table in the living room.

 Looking closer, I found that three of the bags were cans, and the other three bags contained three round, yellow-looking things.

Pei Yuanba immediately asked: "Little sister, what on earth are these three?"

Pei Qinghua smiled and said: "My colleagues said this is called Huishui Zhi, and it is a must-have item for the Chinese New Year in their hometown. I have tasted it, and it is indeed delicious."

Pei Yuanba was not very particular about his food. He responded, picked up the things on the table, and asked, "Little sister, do you have anything else to take?"

Pei Qinghua said: "No, I have it at home for washing and changing clothes."

Pei Yuan said domineeringly: "Then let's go!"

"Um!"

 …

after an hour.

 The Pei brothers and sisters returned to the Pei family's old house.

 “Dad, mother, eldest brother, sister-in-law, second sister-in-law.”

 “Blue and white.”

 “Little sister.”

"aunt!"

 The family greets each other.

Second Sister-in-law Pei saw what her husband was carrying and asked curiously: "Yuanba, what are you carrying?"

Pei Yuan said overbearingly: "This is a souvenir given to me by my colleague. She wants to bring it back for everyone to have a taste."

Hearing this, Pei's mother asked, "What kind of local product? Bring it to me."

When the second brother handed the things to his mother, Pei Qinghua said: "Mom, those cans are filled with beef, and the round and yellow-looking thing is called Huishui Zhi, and they are both very delicious. thing."

In the Pei family, who doesn't know that Pei Qinghua is a famous foodie? When she said it was delicious, Sister-in-law Pei and Sister-in-law Pei immediately became interested and gathered around.

Pei’s mother took out a can of beef from the bag, looked at it and asked, “Qinghua, what is this beef? Where is it a local specialty?”

Pei Qinghua said: "Niuba is a delicacy made from beef. It is a local specialty in Yulin, Guangxi."

Father Pei looked at the more than ten cans of canned beef in front of him, frowned slightly and said: "Qinghua, what's going on? These more than ten cans of canned beef shouldn't be cheap. Why don't you have any sense of propriety and accept so much from your colleagues?" gift?"

Pei Qinghua naturally knew what her father was worried about, and couldn't help but comfort her: "Dad, you don't have to worry, it's not what you think. These cans of beef were made by my colleague's father himself. It happened that his father took his granddaughter to the capital two years ago. I brought him a lot of them for fun.

I have a good relationship with him, so he naturally wants to share good things with me, so he gave me some more. "

Father Pei's face softened when he heard this and said, "Even if we have a good relationship, we can't accept so much!"

Mother Pei's heart moved and she asked, "Qinghua, your colleague must be a man, right? Does he want to pursue you?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone else in the Pei family also reacted, and they all looked at Pei Qinghua.

Pei Qinghua blinked and said, "It's a man. As for whether he wants to pursue me, I don't know."

 Actually, she knew that if Deng Yunsong didn't have that interest in her, how could he treat her to dinner every day? And because of her casual words, he asked his father to make so many cans of nubuck and bring them to her.

If they are just ordinary colleagues, no matter how good the relationship is, it will not be like this.

 So, Pei Qinghua was 80% sure that Deng Yunsong must like her and want to pursue her.

 …

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