Before leaving, Tang Banxia reminded them, "You guys should also pay attention to your safety. Captain Lu, buy more meat for the brothers, don't hurt your health."

"It's inconvenient to work in the winter, so let's give the brothers a holiday and spend the winter in the city. If there's no place to live, we'll find a way."

This is the responsibility of being a leader.

Be responsible for your subordinates.

Not to mention that Lu Changzheng and his hundred men gave up everything to follow them.

Lu Changzheng nodded: "I'll arrange it."

"Okay, then go out first, and come find me anytime if you need anything."

Tang Banxia and Meng Yuli were sent out of the mountain.

Tang Banxia first went back to Meng Yuli's courtyard and called Comrade Xiaoniu before returning to the research institute.

When she arrived at the research institute, she took a good rest for a day before going to the laboratory.

After staying in the laboratory for two days, I was released and went home.

When she got home, Xiang Qing was washing clothes at home.

Tang Banxia took a look and saw that they were all Tang Tuantuan and Wen Gungun's clothes.

The two children learned from her that they should change their underwear every day. As they are young and strong, they also change their outer clothes almost every day.

If it were someone else's family, they would just let him get dirty. In winter, the clothes are thick and not easy to wash.

But Xiang Qing and Tang Banxia saw that the child was delicate and needed to be changed when his clothes got dirty and washed after being changed.

Otherwise, you won’t have anything to wear in a few days.

"Mom, stop busying yourself, I'll wash it later."

Tang Banxia thought, it's time to buy a washing machine.

Washing clothes in winter is not comfortable even with hot water.

Xiang Qing dodged the hand that Tang Banxia stretched out to her: "There are still a few pieces left, don't touch them, they will be ready soon."

Tang Banxia didn't force it. She tested the water temperature and found it was a little cold, so she added some hot water, took a basin, filled it with water, and put in some clothes to wash.

"Where's Uncle Zhou?"

"He went to work."

Since the conversation was about this, Tang Banxia asked casually, "What position did Uncle Zhou transfer to?"

"A newly established department, the Industry and Commerce Bureau, with a director."

Tang Banxia: "Industrial and Commercial Bureau."

Xiang Qing blamed herself a little: "He has surrendered."

The municipal bureau director is at the division level. Originally, Zhou Deqing was the deputy secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, at the deputy bureau level.

It's considered a half-level downgrade.

"You can't say that. Didn't you read the newspaper a while ago? The one about reform and opening up?"

"I saw it, but I didn't understand it."

"The Industry and Commerce Bureau is a new department established after this decision was made. My grandfather told me that several of his old friends almost lost their minds because of the head of this department."

These old people, apart from other things, have been immersed in the political arena for most of their lives, so they are still quite sensitive.

Xiang Qing's eyes lit up: "Did grandpa really say that?"

Zhou Deqing came to Beijing for her, but she hindered his career development. These days, since Zhou Deqing was demoted, she has been very sad.

But now hearing her daughter-in-law say this, she couldn't help but feel hopeful.

Tang Banxia nodded: "Besides, the newly established department can make more contributions."

According to her grandfather, once you reach a certain position, your level is not so important. What is important is the power you hold.

For example, the old man who is enjoying retirement at home is at the level of a director-general, but his influence now is not as great as that of a section chief who holds real power.

It is true that there is some face, but how can it compare to those who hold real power.

Xiang Qing listened and said, "That's good."

I hope Deqing’s career is not affected by her.

"By the way, Mom, do you have anything to do tomorrow?"

"No, I just wash and clean the house." Xiang Qing quite likes this kind of life.

There is no need to rack your brains, engage in intrigue, or deal with Zhou's relatives and friends.

"Then let's go shopping with the children. It's New Year's Day, and it's time to buy new clothes for the children and some New Year's goods."

"Okay."

That night.

After Wen Mubai came back, he was so happy to see his wife at home: "Wife, you are finally back."

Tang Banxia patted his head: "You haven't had your day off yet?"

"The day after tomorrow."

"That's a shame. Mom and I have an appointment to go shopping tomorrow. You won't be able to make it."

"Can't you wait one more day?"

"No." Tang Banxia refused mercilessly.

She squeezed out too much hand cream and gave half to Wen Mubai. Suddenly she thought of something: "Oh, by the way, when you see Lu Chong tomorrow, ask him if Fu Mingyue went to his house again."

Tang Banxia only found out later that Fu Mingyue went to Lu Chong's house to work as a nanny and was there to take over the shift.

Her mother had a fellow villager who worked as a nanny in the compound where Lu Chong lived. She introduced Fu Mingyue to the family.

It just so happens that Lu Chong's nanny can take a break and Fu Mingyue can also earn some money.

"I'll ask for you."

Wen Mubai glanced at Tang Banxia again and again with resentment.

Tang Banxia scratched his chin: "Be good, I'll bring you something delicious tomorrow."

Wen Mubai threw her down on the bed: "Wife, I want to come with you."

Tang Banxia put her hands on his chest: "Do you want tonight or tomorrow?"

Wen Mubai thought for a moment: "Can't I have both?"

To paraphrase my wife, he has to make whatever choices an adult would make.

Tang Banxia put her hand under his clothes and said, "No, you can only choose one of the two."

Wen Mubai said that this was really a difficult choice.

Then he leaned over and said, "Wife, please accompany me and have fun tonight."

Tang Banxia: "Have you made your choice?"

Wen Mubai chuckled, and the next words spoke for themselves.

the next day.

Tang Banxia and Xiang Qing went shopping with their three children.

It’s only a few days until the Chinese New Year, and everywhere is bustling with people. The department stores are packed with people.

Tang Banxia held her two sons, one on each side, and Xiang Qing held Wanwan, for fear of being separated.

Their purpose today was to buy clothes, so they went straight to the second floor.

After going around a few counters, I finally chose my clothes.

After buying the clothes for the child, Tang Banxia bought another set for Xiang Qing. Xiang Qing was so happy that her smile never dropped.

Tang Banxia did not show favoritism and bought a set for her grandparents as well.

As for Wen Mubai, she didn't buy anything. She was thinking of waiting for another day when she and Xiaobai would come alone and treat it as a date.

After buying the clothes, I went to the fabric counter to buy some cloth, preparing to go home and make underwear to wear.

Finally, she went to the fourth floor and bought a washing machine for six hundred yuan.

You also need a washing machine ticket, and although it frees your hands, few people buy it.

Xiang Qing didn't say anything. She never interfered in Tang Banxia's affairs.

They ate outside at noon and drank old duck soup in a state-owned restaurant.

In the afternoon, I went to buy red paper for couplets and food for the New Year.

In one day, the two of them purchased basically everything they could, and the rest were just some small things.

the next day.

Wen Mubai officially had his vacation.

Tang Banxia took him to the research institute to stay for a few days. After they came back, she cleaned the house and prepared things for the New Year.

Time flies quickly in the busy life.

In the blink of an eye, seven or eight years came to an end.

For the New Year’s Eve dinner, Tang Banxia and Wen Mubai’s family of four had lunch at the old house, along with their eldest cousin’s family and their aunt’s family.

I had dinner with Xiang Qing's family of three in the evening.

Everything has been taken care of.

The first day of the Lunar New Year is the time to pay New Year’s greetings.

Everyone has their own social circle, so just go your separate ways.

After staying at home until the fifth day of the New Year, Tang Banxia went to the laboratory again, followed by Wen Mubai.

This time, I didn’t graduate from the graduate school until school started.

First day of school.

As soon as Tang Banxia arrived at school, Feng Yulian called her: "Banxia, ​​have you heard? Our department has two places for overseas exchange this year, and we will be the one to choose."

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