He just came here to show off!
Zhang Bufan, who was about to change his clothes, paused, turned around and said to her, "Mom, your aunt has come in person, is it appropriate for you not to go?"
Zhang Feng also nodded repeatedly and said, "He is your nephew after all. There is no need to make things awkward."
Chen Liping snorted with a gloomy expression and said nothing.
Zhang Feng and Zhang Bufan looked at each other, their brows furrowed, but they didn't know what to say next.
Immediately, the two ignored it and went into their rooms to change clothes.
Seeing their appearance, Chen Liping couldn't help feeling a little aggrieved, feeling that her husband and son had betrayed her.
Soon, Zhang Bufan and Zhang Feng changed their clothes and came out. Zhang Feng went downstairs and started the car. Zhang Bufan walked to his mother, grabbed her shoulders without saying a word, and pulled her up.
"Mom, there are so many relatives coming later, and you are the only one not coming. How will the villagers look at you? And you are a direct relative. How can a direct relative like you not come for such a big event?"
Zhang Bufan was talking to himself as he pulled his mother downstairs.
When Chen Liping thought about it, she couldn't help but feel a little conflicted.
Although she was very angry, this was a matter of face after all. If she didn't go, those relatives would probably stab her in the back behind her back.
Thinking of this, she half-heartedly let Zhang Bufan push her into the car.
The family drove to Chen Ming's home.
When they arrived at the gate of Chen Ming's house, the three members of the family were stunned.
Military vehicles and official cars are lined up here like a queue.
The license plate of the Audi in the lead made the three speechless...
Chapter 187: With this plaque hanging, thieves will have to kowtow before leaving!
Chen Liping and Zhang Feng, who had worked hard in the county and owned a car and a house, and even had some small assets in their pockets, as well as Zhang Bufan, who was a top student himself, naturally knew what the license plate number Qian A00001 stood for.
The car of the city’s leaders!
The three of them stared at the spotless Audi for a long time.
Zhang Feng and Zhang Bufan looked at each other, and they were shocked.
Although they all knew that Chen Ming was capable, they did not expect that even the city leaders would be alarmed!
He even visited in person to express his condolences!
Compared with their shock, Chen Liping, who was caught in the middle, had a look of dejection on her face.
Originally, she was still dissatisfied with Chen Ming and wanted her son to work harder and catch up with Chen Ming.
However, after seeing the Audi, she completely gave up.
She knew that no matter how outstanding her son was, it would be difficult for him to get to the point where the city's top leader would come to him in person.
Chen Ming's current achievements are beyond the reach of her son...
At this time, people were coming in and out of Chen Ming's house.
A group of female relatives were busy cooking in the kitchen, while the male relatives were either helping to prepare the ingredients or moving tables and chairs to their own homes.
Many people greeted Chen Liping and her group enthusiastically after seeing them.
Zhang Feng and Zhang Bufan both responded enthusiastically, only Chen Liping looked listless.
But since I was already here, I would feel embarrassed not to help, so I just walked into the kitchen and started working.
Zhang Feng and Zhang Bufan also hurried over to help.
With the help of so many relatives, the meal was prepared quickly.
As there were too many people eating, there was no room in the house, so they set up the table in the yard, making it look like a wedding banquet.
After setting the table, Chen Ming invited the leaders to sit at the table.
At the dinner table, several leaders were very friendly and chatted with everyone, without any airs of a leader at all.
Many relatives also chatted enthusiastically with the leader.
During the discussion, Chen Ming was inevitably mentioned. All the relatives praised Chen Ming in front of the leader, saying that he had been smart since he was a child, and all they said were good things.
This made Chen Ming feel a little embarrassed.
After a sumptuous and lively lunch, the TV reporter who came with the leader conducted a brief interview with Chen Ming.
In fact, I just asked Chen Ming about his feelings, ideas, and future plans.
When Chen Ming faced the camera, he naturally spoke a lot of official words, saying that he was very excited and thanked the army, the leaders, and so and so. Then he said that he would definitely continue to work hard and live up to the expectations of the troops.
Thus, after the interview was over and the leaders had finished their meal, they said goodbye warmly to the Chen family.
Amid the Chen family's warm farewell, we got in the car and drove away.
After Gao Jin and others left, the relatives rushed forward and surrounded Chen Ming.
The uncle gave a thumbs up and said, "Xiao Ming, you are really promising now. The leader just now must be a high-ranking official. He has a secretary with him and drives an Audi. Such a leader came to visit your family, which means you are in the army. You must be someone special!"
Although my uncle's family is not well off, they know about Audi.
Because when he was riding a motorcycle with his son on the street and passed by some cars, his son would always remind him to drive slower, because if some cars were scratched, their family would have to sell the house to pay the compensation.
He was so scared that he slowed down to the lowest speed and stayed far away from those cars.
At that time, he also knew that some cars could not be approached, such as the Audi with four rings, the BMW with white and blue colors in a circle, etc., which were all not to be touched.
As for some Mazdas and the like, his son said that it was no big deal if they were hit, and he could just throw the motorcycle to them and they would be even…
My aunt patted my uncle and said, "You are talking nonsense. Our Xiao Ming is now a general or a major general. Haven't you heard that people in the village are saying that our Chen family has a general?"
Chen Ming felt dizzy when he heard this.
Well, the news spread so widely in the village that even my own relatives were confused.
Chen Ming explained helplessly: "Aunt, he is not a major general, but a major. There is no such a young major general. They are just spreading rumors!"
My aunt was stunned for a moment, then said, "Then when you come back next time, you should be a major general!"
Hearing this, Chen Ming was speechless and didn't know how to explain.
It's not that easy to be promoted to major general. There are so many things to consider!
However, looking at the current situation, if I cannot become a general in this life, I will probably have to correct everyone in the village that I am not a major general.
Only by truly becoming a major general can one live up to this title with peace of mind.
"Xiao Ming, you have to work harder and strive to become a major general next time!"
"Xiao Ming, what great contributions have you made in the army? Why do so many leaders come to visit your family?"
"That's the second-class merit on your chest, right? Is there a first-class merit as well? When will you bring back a first-class merit? I heard that a first-class merit is pretty cool!"
"… "
All the relatives were talking non-stop, and Chen Ming's ears were almost callused from listening.
Although it feels good to be praised, I can’t stand being praised all the time.
I could only respond with a helpless smile, and I felt like my mouth was tired from talking.
At this time, the father held the plaque of the second-class meritorious family with both hands and said to Chen Ming: "Son, where should this plaque be hung?"
This sign was just placed in the hall by two soldiers.
When Chen Ming saw his father greeting him, his eyes suddenly lit up. He finally had a reason to get rid of these relatives surrounding him.
He immediately shouted, “Just hang it at the door, I’ll do it!”
After saying that, he went over, hugged the plaque, and walked out the door.
This plaque is made of solid wood, very thick and feels cool to the touch.
The six characters "Home of the Second-Class Meritorious Official" above are golden in color, and will sparkle if exposed to sunlight.
Behind the plaque, there are small holes at the four corners for easy hanging. Just drive the nails through the small holes.
A group of relatives were also looking at the plaque and couldn't help talking about it.
"Oh my goodness, this wood doesn't look cheap."
"How majestic it would be if this was hung on the door!"
…
Amid the discussions of the crowd, Chen Ming walked to the door holding the plaque.
His father found him two ladders and placed them on both sides of the gate, and also found nails and a hammer.
Chen Ming and his father each held one side of the plaque and slowly climbed the ladder.
A group of relatives hurried forward to hold the wooden ladder and watched the plaque slowly rise up.
My mother stood outside the door, looking at the plaque and directing the positions.
After deciding on the hanging location, Chen Ming and his father quickly hammered the nails into the small holes on the plaque.
Then two more nails were nailed under the plaque to support the plaque.
After nailing it, Chen Ming gently pulled the plaque with his hand. After making sure it was stable, he smiled with satisfaction, followed his father down the wooden ladder and removed it.