The booming era begins with the director of the Propaganda Department!

Chapter 369: Bird in a Cage!!

Hearing Tian Xiaozao's words, Zhang Shenfei snorted and laughed: "Want to enjoy this kind of service forever? That's easy. Can't you just give birth to ten children like your sister-in-law?"

Married for 18 years and having 10 kids??? Are you kidding???
Tian Xiaozao's face immediately fell: "Do you really want so many children? But I still have to go to work."

Although it is normal for every family to have three to five children these days, some heroic mothers can even give birth to seven or eight.

But Tian Xiaozao felt that this was not what she wanted.

She has been the deputy director of the street for several years and has always worked diligently, although she does not have the ambition to always strive for excellence and become a big leader as Sister Hongying said.

But she also has a passion to do practical things for the local people. Serving the people is not just talk, but a goal she is willing to strive for.

To be honest, she really doesn't want to give up her career to have a baby.

Zhang Shenfei smiled and said, "Look how scared you are. I just said that casually."

Of course he knew that Tian Xiaozao would not stay at home to have children forever, putting aside other things.

Although Tian Xiaozao never went to school, he worked with Yang Hongying after liberation and was greatly inspired by her.

Who is Yang Hongying? She is an old revolutionary who has walked through the snow-capped mountains and has been committed to the liberation of women since liberation.

In order not to delay his work, this workaholic adjusted his wedding date three times, and it took him five years to complete it. He has not had any children since his marriage and has devoted himself to his work. Now he has even become the mayor of Dongcheng District in Beijing.

It is said that people will unconsciously follow the footsteps of their idols. With Yang Hongying, a pioneer of women's liberation, as an example, how could Tian Xiaozao be willing to be a housewife at home? ? ?
As for Zhang Shenfei himself, his favorite Tian Xiaozao is the warm-hearted street activist, the little sun.

If we trap it at home, isn't it like liking the flying posture of a bird, but cutting off its wings after getting it and trapping it in a cage? ?

What's the difference between doing this and buying the casket and returning the pearl? Therefore, he never planned to trap Tian Xiaozao in a cage.

Seeing that Zhang Shenfei fully supported his work, Tian Xiaozao became curious instead.

Although the slogan "Women hold up half the sky" has been shouted for many years, it has also subtly brought about some changes in everyone's thinking.

But among most working-class people, as long as a man's income is enough to support the family, he still hopes that his wife will stay at home as a housewife.

Just like Auntie No. 1, Auntie No. 2, and Auntie Yan in the Siheyuan, on the one hand, it is true that there is a shortage of jobs now, and on the other hand, their families hope that they will not go out and show their faces, but stay at home and do logistics work.

How come after coming to Dafei, I can rest assured to keep working outside and even give up part of my family for work? Tian Xiaozao asked curiously.

Zhang Shenfei had already washed Tian Xiaozao's feet at this time. He took the foot towel from the side and wiped her feet while rubbing her little toes, and told her his flying bird theory.

Tian Xiaozao just laughed when he heard it: "Aren't you afraid that I will fly too high and too far away and never return to the arms of you, the bird breeder?"

Zhang Shenfei also smiled: "Behind absolute confidence, of course, lies absolute strength."

Tian Xiaozao tilted his head and pondered for a while, hey, what this means is that apart from him, Zhang Shenfei, I, Tian Xiaozao, can't find a better bird breeder!!!
Just when I was about to retort, I suddenly heard a sentence in my ear: "If there is a better bird breeder, will you run away with him???"

She shook her head: "No way! I'm determined to be with you in this life. Even if others say that your wife only cares about work and not family, I have already married you. This cannot be changed. I will be yours for the rest of my life."

"That's all. Just remember, when you can fly, just fly forward, and don't worry about other things. I'll take care of you! When you are tired of flying and want to go home, my son and I will always be waiting for you at home." Zhang Shenfei said, tucking the loose hair on Tian Xiaozao's cheek behind her ears.

Tian Xiaozao didn't seem to expect Zhang Shenfei to say this, her eyes were a little moist: "Da Fei...thank you for understanding me."

"Why are you two talking about this???" Zhang Shenfei stood up, "You lie down and take a rest. I'll go pour the water and wash Weiguo's wet diaper tonight and then I'll be back."

Newborn babies eat more often and urinate more often.

Tang Danniu had already washed a large basin of diapers during the day, and in the evening, she had accumulated five or six more. These had to be washed and hung up, otherwise they would be useless tomorrow.

Every time this happened, Zhang Shenfei would miss the diapers of the future, but what could he do since it was done? ? Just wash with your eyes closed.

Just endure it for another ten years or so. After the reform and opening up, if I want to have more children, I will open a diaper factory and put that thing on the agenda.

Looking at Zhang Shenfei's back as he left with the basin, Tian Xiaozao bit her lip and fell into deep thought.

There is no wall that is impenetrable. She actually knows Lou Xiao'e, Chen Xueru... Although she doesn't say it, she has been entangled in these things many times.

But today, she suddenly let it go.

How can there be anything that is 100% perfect in the world? We should be content with 80% or 90% of it.

She and Zhang Shenfei have been childhood sweethearts. He loves her, respects her, knows her and understands her. He is willing to make some sacrifices for her ideas and promises that they can stay together for life, which is the best outcome.

Grasp the big ones and let go of the small ones. As for the rest, just pretend you don’t know…

After Zhang Shenfei finished washing the diapers and hung them all on the clothesline in the corridor, he returned to the ward. The couple talked for a few words and then went to bed.

The single room in the hospital had two beds, so Zhang Shenfei didn't have to sleep on a chair. Zhang Weiguo woke up twice that night, Tian Xiaozao fed him milk, and Zhang Shenfei helped change his diaper before falling asleep again.

After getting up the next day,
Zhang Shenfei first went to the steel rolling mill to borrow a phone and called the Youth Commune.

Coincidentally, the person who answered the phone was Qian Laosen. Zhang Shenfei told him the good news and asked his aunt-in-law to come over as soon as possible.

"Okay, okay, don't worry, I'll arrange for your aunt to come over after I hang up the phone!!!" Qian Laosen agreed repeatedly.

After leaving the steel rolling mill, Zhang Shenfei rode his bicycle non-stop to the Jiaodaokou Street Office.

Tian Xiaozao had already applied for maternity leave yesterday, but he had taken a fancy to a room in the back house of the front yard of the courtyard and planned to rent it to his aunt-in-law. To do this, he had to find someone who was specifically responsible for renting the room.

On the day of giving birth, Tian Xiaozao was having an outburst at the street office. When they saw Zhang Shenfei coming, a group of old women immediately surrounded her and asked her what had happened.

"A boy was born! The nurse said that among all the babies born this week, our boy is the fattest!" Zhang Shenfei grinned.

"You are such a lucky boy... Look at our Director Tian, ​​she is beautiful and capable, and the doctor will give you a big fat boy..." said an old lady.

Although the country has been founded for more than a decade, the people's thinking is still deeply rooted. They always think that having a son is the only way to have an heir and to stand tall among the neighbors.

Zhang Shenfei said in a serious tone, "Hey, Aunt Liu, how can you say that? Didn't the top leader say it? It doesn't matter whether you have a boy or a girl. Girls can also hold up half the sky. You work in the street, you can't have old ideas!!!"

"Are you kidding me? Your face is about to break from smiling, right? We are all family, so let's not play those fancy games." The old lady curled her lips again.

It is said that you should promote what you lack.

Others don't understand. They have been working in the street office for a long time, specializing in mass work, mobilizing the masses, and liberating the masses' thoughts. How can they not understand this truth? "How can Zhang Shenfei not understand this truth? He is the deputy director of the steel rolling mill. Saying this is just a high-pitched tone." Another aunt said while knitting a sweater.

"When is the full moon banquet? Let us know when the time comes, and we will all go to celebrate with Director Tian." A woman who looked to be in her thirties said. Zhang Shenfei remembered that she was in charge of collecting water fees.

"The third day of next month," he replied.

"Director Zhang, your old lady is outside the Great Wall now. You have to take good care of our Director Tian during her confinement. You can't abandon your wife just because you have a child." Another middle-aged woman spoke up.

"If you fail to take good care of our Director Tian and leave her with postpartum illness, we will punish you later!!"

"That's right, don't think that we women are easy to bully!!!"

Zhang Shenfei just said it casually, and ended up being besieged by a group of middle-aged women.

He simply rolled his eyes, grabbed a handful of White Rabbit candies from his pocket, and scattered them around.

Now all the aunts were excited. They no longer had the intention to surround Zhang Shenfei and all went towards the White Rabbit.

This is milk candy!!! It is totally different from those sour three-color candies and lobster crisps. Take it home, soak it in a cup of hot water, and let the children drink it as sweet milk. It is full of sugar and protein, not to mention how nutritious it is.

Finally, Zhang Shenfei escaped from the encirclement of the aunts with a White Rabbit cigarette and came to Aunt Liu who was in charge of rent management.

Tell the other party that you want to rent the currently vacant back house at No. 95, Nanluoguxiang.

Aunt Liu thought for a moment and said, "Is it the room next to Yan Jiecheng's room???"

"Yes, that's the one. I'm busy with schoolwork. Zao'er is also very busy at our street office.

So I plan to ask my aunt to come and take care of our child... In addition to renting a house, I'd also like to trouble you to issue a temporary residence permit." Zhang Shenfei briefly explained the situation.

Aunt Liu got the job done quickly and handed the temporary residence permit and the room key to Zhang Shenfei.

When she spoke to him, her tone was full of praise: "I didn't realize that you support our Director Tian's work. You have a bright future! When our Director Tian becomes successful in the future, you will be the man behind her. The medal of honor will be half hers and half yours."

This little word is quite complicated, Zhang Shenfei complained in his heart.

After leaving the street office, he did not go directly to No. 2 Luoquaner Hutong.

Instead, he went back to the courtyard and hired the fourth brother Zhang Fenjin to clean the newly rented house for a high price of ten cents.

The young man was blinded by the money and immediately patted his chest loudly: "Don't worry, Uncle, when you come back in the evening, I will make sure that this house is spotless for you."

"Okay, then I'll trouble you." After Zhang Shenfei finished teasing, he turned around, walked out of the courtyard, and ran towards Luoquaner Hutong.

Seeing his uncle leaving, Zhang Fenjin found Banggeng and said, "I'll give you five cents to help me clean up this room."

"Don't worry, fourth brother, I'll take care of it!!!" Bang Geng patted his chest, picked up the broom and started to work.

When Zhang Shenfei arrived at Luoquaner Hutong, Wang Zhuzi had already led the workers to start working.

Getting rid of termites is a big project. You have to find the termites' nest first, then dig deep into the ground to clear out all the debris. The whole process is full of clanging sounds which are very disturbing.

Of course, this is exactly what Zhang Shenfei wants.

On the first day of work, many residents from the front, middle and back yards came to watch the fun.

After knowing that they were carrying out termite removal, these people started clamoring to report to the subdistrict office to see if there were any termite hazards in their houses.

Although they rented the Gu family's house, the house had already been rented by the street office, and the repairs of the house were naturally paid for by the street office. There was no one named Gu involved in this matter.

Zhang Shenfei helped Wang Zhuzi and the others, and occasionally took a break to smoke a cigarette.

When I have time, I will show off my newborn son to Wang Zhuzi and others, and receive a lot of envy. In this way, it was noon soon.

This time Zhang Shenfei did not stay alone, but he did not go to eat rotten meat noodles with Wang Zhuzi and the others. Instead, he said he was going to visit a friend and rode his bicycle straight to Daqianmen.

I had been thinking about going to visit Chen Xueru and Zhang Handong after returning from Fangshan, but I was so busy with things that I only had time now.

Arriving at the place,

He did not go to the silk shop, but went directly into the backyard of the painter's courtyard house through the back door.

After the painter was confirmed to be an enemy spy and was captured, the house was bought by Chen Xueru. The front and middle yards of the three-story courtyard were converted into warehouses specifically for storing silk and satin cloth.

The backyard is separated out and forms a small courtyard of its own.

But Chen Xueru doesn't live here usually. She just leaves it alone most of the time. She only comes here when Zhang Shenfei comes.

Because there is a warehouse in front of the yard, an empty room in the back, and a separate back door, the yard is very quiet.

Zhang Shenfei took out the key from the space, opened the door, went in, and hung out a red and white striped bed sheet. Then he went back to the room and drank tea.

Not long after, Chen Xueru came in with the child.

"Dad," five-year-old Zhang Handong saw Zhang Shenfei and immediately threw himself into his arms like a little bird, rubbing his face against Zhang Shenfei's face affectionately.

Although he is only five years old and has limited communication skills, the boy is trying hard to express his longing for his father.

Zhang Shenfei picked him up and held him high, causing the little guy to giggle.

It was not until Chen Xueru told him not to make him laugh anymore, as he would drink too much air and get a stomachache, that he stopped.

Zhang Shenfei took out the toy pistol he had brought for Zhang Handong from his bag and handed it to him. The little guy's eyes immediately lit up, he raised his gun and shot, making a beeping sound with his mouth, and headed towards the big willow tree monster in the center of the yard.

Watching him leave, Chen Xueru rested her chin on her hand across the table and looked at Zhang Shenfei with a strange smile.

Zhang Shenfei was so shocked by the laughter that he couldn't help rubbing the goose bumps on his arms with his hands: "No, can't you talk nicely? Why are you laughing so creepy?"

Chen Xueru rolled her eyes in a charming way, with some indescribable meaning: "I heard that you are going to be a father again, congratulations..."

(End of this chapter)