evening.
In the Geng family living room.
Geng Yuehua's words made Geng's father and mother take a breath, and the atmosphere was silent. For one second... two seconds... three seconds... no one spoke.
Not long after, Geng's mother clicked her tongue and said, "Yuehua, is this really happening?"
"Yes." Geng Yuehua poured himself a cup of tea and drank it.
Geng Xinke looked at his elder sister in disbelief and said, "Sister, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Geng Yuehua said indifferently: "Xiao Dong didn't let me tell you."
"But he..." Geng's father frowned and said, "Why is he, Dong Xuebin, so helpful to Xinke?"
This question was on point. Geng Mu and Geng Xinke also looked over, waiting for the answer. Yes, why are they not related to each other
Geng Yuehua pondered and put down the teacup in his hand gently, "Xinke is Xiao Dong's subordinate, and so is Lin Pingping. If something like this happens, Dong Xuebin, the leader, will not be able to bear it. I can't say that Xiao Dong has no selfish motives at all, but In this matter, Xiaodong was very particular about what he did and did not consider any personal grudges. Even if Xinke grabbed his neck and collar, Xiaodong didn't say anything and went to Donghai District to help Xinke and the others wipe their butts. I think our family has always had some prejudice against Xiao Dong. I have spent more time with Xiao Dong these days, and I can see that Xiao Dong is still very aboveboard in his work and has no scheming. "
Geng Xinke smacked his lips, very confused.
Geng's mother sighed: "Yuehua, you too, why didn't you tell us about such a big thing earlier? Dong Xuebin greeted me when I came home just now, but I ignored him."
Geng Xinke was even more upset when he heard this. When Dong Xuebin told the work unit, he said he wanted to treat him to dinner, but he refused.
"Anyway, thanks to Dong Xuebin's help in this matter." Geng's father on the other side said, "We can't let people think that our family is unreasonable.
Geng's mother hummed, "Yuehua, when you meet Xiaodong next time, thank him for me."
Geng Yuehua said expressionlessly: "I have already thanked you."
"You want to thank people for you?" Geng's father didn't want to hear it: "We all live in the same courtyard, and you don't know how to tell people in person? Why do you have to find a microphone?"
Geng's mother glared, "Didn't I just dump Dong Xuebin? How can I say anything?"
Father Geng ignored her and looked at his son, "Speak, why are you silent?"
What else could Geng Xinke say? He only smiled bitterly. Originally, he hated Dong Xuebin deeply and vowed to fight with Dong Xuebin bit by bit in the days to come. But who would have thought that something happened to him this time? Help, this made Geng Xinke's anger that had been suppressed in his heart suddenly choke. Even if he was angry with Dong Xuebin, it was gone now. According to his elder sister, if Dong Xuebin hadn't come forward this time, those DDs would have been sent to countless departments. They definitely couldn't hide it. He, Geng Xinke, would be embarrassed, not to mention that he would have to have a lot of shit on his body. , hands-on incidents will not be solved so easily.
Thinking of this, Geng Xinke gritted his teeth. "Dong Xuebin also asked me to have dinner with him in the morning. I didn't agree. Otherwise, why don't we let Dong Xuebin come over to our house to eat?" He, his nose was not his nose, his eyes were not his eyes, and he had touched Dong Xuebin in public, which really made Geng Xinke a little worried, and he had to make amends no matter what.
Geng's mother nodded, "I think it's okay, Yuehua, you can call Xiaodong."
Geng Yuehua remained motionless, as if he hadn't heard anything.
Geng's mother urged: "Yuehua, let's talk to you."
Geng's father frowned and said: "I said you can't be more diplomatic in your work? What's the point of calling? What's the point of asking Yuehua to call you? Is that called sincerity? Let Xinke go up!"
Geng Xinke thought the same thing, "Well, then I'll go up and invite someone."
"Okay, okay, you all know how to do things, so I'm the one who can do it, right?" Geng's mother got up immediately with a huff, "...I'll cook!"
In the corridor.
As soon as Geng Xinke went out, he took his mobile phone and dialed Lin Pingping.
Answered, "Hello, who are you?"
"Hey, Pingping, it's me."
Lin Pingping's tone was stagnant, "...how do you know my mobile phone number?" Even if they slept together, Lin Pingping never told him her mobile phone number.
"If I ask around from others, I know you work at the Yantai County Investment Promotion Bureau, so you can naturally find your number."
"If nothing happens in the future, don't call me."
"Well, have you eaten? What are you doing?" Geng Xinke said softly.
"... I'm cooking, what can I do?"
"I just want to tell you that the matter has been resolved." Geng Xinke said slightly embarrassed: "You are right, I really didn't know much about Dong Xuebin's personality before. This time the video tape can be recovered and the matter can be suppressed. Thanks to Dong Xuebin, I misunderstood him yesterday."
Lin Pingping was stunned, "Thanks to Director Dong? What's going on?"
"That's it..." Geng Xinke simply told her.
After listening, Lin Pingping sighed: "Director Dong took good care of me when I was at China Merchants Bureau. Alas, I owe Director Dong another favor." Regarding Dong Xuebin's actions. Lin Pingping didn't have too many surprises. He knew that Director Dong had always been a warm-hearted person, especially towards his subordinates, who was very considerate and protective.
"I'm about to invite Dong Xuebin to my house for dinner. I'll thank him for you later." This word substitute seems to have something to say.
Lin Pingping heard it and said, "No, I'd better thank myself."
"That's fine too."
"… Bye."
"Well, you should pay more attention to your health."
"Know."
Lin Pingping's tone was very foreign, and Geng Xinke had nothing to do. He smiled bitterly, but he couldn't get angry at all. After all, he was the first to break up with Lin Pingping when he graduated from college. Later, he met Geng Xinke when he entered the system. Many women have fallen in love twice, but they were not what he imagined, and they no longer had the same feeling as when he was with Lin Pingping. It was then that Geng Xinke regretted it, but his self-esteem was still relatively strong, and later he I picked up the phone and found that Lin Pingping had changed her number and never looked for her again until I bumped into her two days ago.
Putting aside this worry, Geng Xinke strode upstairs to the door of Dong Xuebin's house. There was still a problem waiting for him to solve. It was not a problem to say that it was a problem. The main reason was that Geng Xinke couldn't pass the test of face. I feel very awkward.
After hesitating for a long time, Geng Xinke had the courage to press the doorbell.
Ding dong, ding dong, the door opened, and Dong Xuebin walked out in a daze, "Hey, Secretary Geng? Why are you here? Come in quickly."
Dong Xuebin was watching TV alone at home, and was slightly startled when he saw Geng Xinke knocking on the door.
Geng Xinke laughed dryly and said, "You're not going in, director. I don't know if you've eaten or not. My family just prepared the food. My parents asked me to invite you over. This..."
Dong Xuebin became even more suspicious, "I didn't eat it, but it disturbed my aunt and uncle too much? I was about to cook too."
"Don't bother me. If you can come over, it's not too late for our family to be happy." It was difficult for Geng Xinke to say this, but he finally said it.
"Haha, don't say that, then wait until I turn off the TV."
After returning to the house and turning off the TV, Dong Xuebin grabbed two cigarettes and followed Geng Xinke downstairs. Seeing Geng Xinke's attitude, Dong Xuebin slowly figured it out. It must have been the mayor of Yuehua District who told his family about the matter, which led to such a scene.
Just say it.
It would also be nice to have a good relationship with Yuehua's family.
Geng's house, inside.
"Xiao Dong is here?" Father Geng put down the newspaper and stood up.
Geng's mother also came forward and said, "Xiao Dong, come in quickly, come in quickly."
Dong Xuebin smiled politely and said: "Auntie, uncle, I'm not prepared for this. I'm too embarrassed to come with empty hands. Haha, I took two Zhonghua." He put the cigarette aside.
Geng's father pretended to be displeased and said, "What else are you getting?"
"Yes, you are too polite." Geng's mother also said.
Dong Xuebin said with a smile: "It's just a little thought. I haven't taken the time to see you two. This is my first visit, so I can't be empty-handed."
Geng Mu said happily: "You Beijingers are just too polite. That's fine. We'll take the things, but Auntie has promised that you won't be allowed to take anything back next time you come over."
"Hey." Dong Xuebin changed his shoes and walked into the living room and said hello: "District Chief Geng."
Geng Yuehua sat steadily on the sofa watching the news with a sullen face. When she saw Dong Xuebin, she nodded slightly, said nothing, and continued to watch TV.
dinner time.
Everyone sat around the dining table, and Geng's father asked his son to bring some wine and pour it.
"Come on, Xiaodong." Mother Geng raised her glass first, but the glass was filled with boiled water. "Auntie doesn't know how to drink, so I'll give you a toast with water instead of wine. I've heard about my son from Yuehua, thank you. ”
Dong Xuebin didn't dare to be respected by his elders, "No, Auntie, you are too polite, as you should."
Geng Xinke spoke, "Let me pay my respects to Director Dong first. I won't say thank you for your kindness. I'm already drinking."
Dong Xuebin stretched out his hand to stop him, "No toast, no toast, I have to say first, this first glass of wine should be for my uncle and aunt. Firstly, I am a junior, how can I let the elders toast me? Secondly, I am a new member of the department. I just did it with a little effort. It should be done, but I didn’t put much effort into it. Thirdly, I didn’t do things well in the past, which led to some misunderstandings and conflicts. It’s all my responsibility. Auntie, uncle, I have this glass of wine. First of all, I would like to pay my respects to you two elders. I am still young and do not think things through well. You two elders should not be the same as me because of past events. "
When Dong Xuebin finished speaking, he took the initiative to clink glasses with his father and mother. The glass bottomed out and they all drank.
The smile on Geng's mother's face became thicker. After toasting, she looked at Dong Xuebin and said with a smile: "Look at how polite you are, but it's actually my son who didn't do the job well. That's why..."
Geng's father interrupted: "I won't mention it anymore."
"That's right." Geng's mother said immediately: "The past is in the past, don't mention it anymore, let's eat vegetables."