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Chapter 138 137. An unexpected first kiss (Subscribe)
That afternoon.

At Lin Xiao's urging, Publicity Officer Zhou Baoping wrote the manuscript about Benda Group's inspection and presented it to Lin Xiao for review.

Zhou Baoping's level is pretty good.

He usually writes the articles for the official account, and Lin Xiao basically doesn't make any changes.

As long as the sentence order is smooth and the expression is clear, you can send it.

But he read today's manuscript very carefully and found a lot of problems.

"No, it needs major changes!"

Lin Xiao finally said, "The inspection process is too simple. We need to write down every leader who attended, every process and link."

Zhou Baoping hurriedly said, "The person we are meeting today is Wang Feng. Generally, if city leaders want to have their names on display at events, they have to say hello to the city's propaganda department. They can't just post it casually!"

Lin Xiao waved his hand: "Don't worry about this, just write it down, I'll find a way with the Propaganda Department!"

Zhou Baoping nodded: "Okay."

Lin Xiao added: "Also, the wording here is too soft. In-depth conversations and field investigations are all empty words. They don't reflect any results at all!"

Zhou Baoping scratched his head: "Lin Zhen...there were no results to begin with!"

Lin Xiao said with a "tsk". "What do you mean by achievement? They came to inspect, that's an achievement! Listen to me, change this and write 'Meng Zhaodong and his party spoke highly of the geographical location and industrial foundation of Chaobai Town, and expressed a strong intention to cooperate. In the next step, they will lead the group's professionals to conduct another in-depth inspection, refine the content of cooperation, and help the development of Nanzhou Province's new energy industry'..."

Zhou Baoping was dumbfounded.

"Linzhen... is it inappropriate to directly raise it to the level of the entire province?"

"What's inappropriate?"

Lin Xiao had a serious expression and said, "If Benda Group really built a production base in Nanzhou Province, no matter where it is built, wouldn't it be a major breakthrough in the province's new energy industry?"

Zhou Baoping frowned, unable to refute.

"So if this place is in our Chaobai Town, why can't we take the credit?"

Lin Xiao asked back, and then said seriously, "Baoping, when we do publicity, we must not bury the meat in the rice. If we do it, we must talk about it!"

Zhou Baoping was speechless.

I thought, if I do it, I should say there is nothing wrong with it, but if I only do three points and write seven points, isn't it a bit exaggerated?
"No wonder he is several years younger than me, but he can be the deputy mayor, while I am just an officer..."

Zhou Baoping was already full of admiration in his heart, and nodded and said, "Okay, Lin Zhen, I'll change it right away!"

Lin Xiao nodded.

After Zhou Baoping went out, he immediately called Wang Feng's secretary Zhang Yiming and told him about the publicity report.

The other side responded quickly: You can sign your name and post it!
Lin Xiao was not surprised at all.

After all, the name of Benda Group is so famous that regardless of whether the cooperation is successful or not, being able to attract others to come for inspection and negotiation is an achievement in itself.

Who is willing to be an unsung hero these days?

At four o'clock that afternoon.

The "Chaobai Window" public account updated the blog post and sent out the information that Benda Group came to inspect in the morning.

Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen official accounts in the county quickly reposted the article, and the city also immediately forwarded and promoted it.

In less than one night, the name of Benda Group became famous throughout Yizhou, and the place called "Chaobai Town" also became an Internet celebrity - of course, only in Yizhou and within the institutional institutions.

In just three hours, the article had been read an astonishing 5 times, the highest number of times the Chaobai Window public account was established five years ago.

However, Lin Xiao did not become complacent.

Since the number of readers is not his goal, there is nothing to brag about the publicity effect.

What he wanted was yet to come.

He didn't pay any attention to it and let the bullet continue to fly. He went home from get off work and relaxed all the way.

……

Video chat with Han Xixi in the evening.

"Brother, do you know that I received an invitation from "Singer", "Singer" ah!!!"

Xixi was very excited in the video.

It was the first time that Lin Xiao saw her so excited, and he also felt happy!

However, unlike Xixi's point about the invitation to "Singer", what he heard was that the little girl called his new nickname very naturally and smoothly.

Brother~brother~
Like a little pigeon!

"Oh, is it so?"

Lin Xiao smiled inexpensively and replied patiently, "This season of Singer has already started, right? Are you a replacement singer or a challenger singer?"

Han Xixi looked terrified: "I've only debuted for half a year, how can I be qualified to be a replacement singer? Of course, I will challenge myself on stage as a new singer..."

Lin Xiao nodded and guessed the same.

As the pioneering music competition program for professional singers in China, "Singer" has been held for ten years.

Although the popularity and topic level have declined significantly in recent years.

But whether in the hearts of professional singers or the audience, being able to appear on this show can be regarded as a symbol of honor.

Especially after this season was changed to a live competition format, the competitive attributes were greatly enhanced, and the popularity of the program also returned to its peak.

For any singer, getting a good ranking in such a hardcore competition is definitely something worth bragging about.

Of course, for new singers, being invited is a kind of affirmation.

No wonder Han Xixi was so excited about the invitation!
Lin Xiao was also very happy for her and was excited for a while before asking, "When is the show going to be recorded?"

"Next Friday night!"

"It's pretty fast... Then I'll go to Star City to be your audience. It's not far away anyway!" Lin Xiao said with a smile.

Han Xixi smiled with her starry eyes: "Okay~"

The more Lin Xiao looked at her, the cuter she seemed to him. He suddenly wanted to walk hand in hand with her, have a midnight snack, and look at the stars.

Then I felt that long-distance relationships were very difficult to endure.

"Alas..." He couldn't help but sigh.

"What's wrong, brother?" Xixi asked.

"Today is only Thursday, so by next Friday... I still have eight days before I can see you!"

He looked melancholy.

On the other end of the video, Han Xixi heard that he was unhappy because of this, and immediately covered her mouth and laughed out loud.

"Comrade Lin Xiao, haven't you always been cool? Why are you worried about this kind of thing now?" Xixi looked as if she was gloating.

"Ugh……"

Lin Xiao sighed deliberately, "As the saying goes, if there is no woman in your heart, you will be a god when you draw your sword! Single men with their hands in their pockets look cool no matter how they look at it. But once they fall in love, even the coolest man will become fussy and whiny. This is the power of love!"

Han Xixi curled his lips in disapproval.

"Are you in Haicheng this weekend? How about I come to see you?" Lin Xiao asked.

"I don't have time this weekend. I have a performance to attend, a commercial to shoot, and an interview... Even if you come to see me, I don't have time to accompany you..." Xixi said helplessly.

Lin Xiao was somewhat disappointed: "Okay!"

Only then did he realize that long-distance relationships are really annoying, especially when your partner is located in a different place all the time.

"However, we don't have to wait eight days to meet!" Xixi suddenly smiled slyly.

"Hmm?" Lin Xiao suddenly perked up. "What do you mean? Will you be back in the next few days?"

"Well...I won't tell you!"

"..."

Han Xixi was so mysterious that Lin Xiao was speechless and at a loss as to what to do.

After asking her for a long time, she just kept it a secret and refused to say anything.

Finally, when asked urgently, he complained: "Silly brother! You are so stupid, I won't talk to you anymore!"

Then the video was hung up.

Lin Xiao was convinced.

"No, who's stupid? I really don't know!"

"It's not her birthday, nor is it my birthday, nor is it any special day. What on earth is this girl talking about?"

Lin Xiao was puzzled.

In the end, I was too lazy to guess anymore. Anyway, if Xixi was not lying, the answer would be revealed soon.

……

Because Han Xixi is busy, Lin Xiao rarely has time to stay at home during the weekends.

The renovation and decoration of old houses has started in full swing.

The exterior walls have been renovated and new tiles have been laid on, making it look brand new.

The interior decoration is also gradually carried out.

The house has three floors in total, and there is a separate two-story kitchen at the back, which is also planned to be renovated.

The decoration of the main house starts from the third floor and goes down floor by floor.

Lin Xiao did not ask about this matter the whole time. He just took a look at the decoration drawings and the brands of some materials. He was relieved after confirming that his mother did not use inferior materials to save money.

Now the decoration team has entered the third floor.

The family's room is on the second floor, and the upstairs people start to buzz and clatter early in the morning, and they are busy as hell!

So, Lin Xiao’s plan to sleep in was ruined.

He could only force himself to turn on the computer. He was wearing bulky cotton pajamas, with messy hair, and squatting at the gate with a bowl of rice. He ate while basking in the sun, with a clear light in his eyes.

The renovation workers who were carrying materials in and out all looked sideways.

Finally, the foreman couldn't help but ask Zhou Xiuping: "Is this your son?"

Zhou Xiuping took a glance and nodded ashamedly.

"what!"

"You don't see any young people in the countryside now. What kind of job does he do?"

"No job, just eating for free!"

Zhou Xiuping said casually.

The foreman had no doubts at all, looked at the hostess with great sympathy, then shook his head and went back to work.

Lin Xiao was confused: "Why do you still complain about your son being a freeloader?"

Zhou Xiuping laughed and said, "Didn't you tell me not to tell anyone about your work? If they ask, what else can I say? I can only say that you are a freeloader!"

Lin Xiao stared blankly, speechless.

"But why are you at home today? The weather is so nice, why don't you go see your girlfriend?" Zhou Xiuping couldn't help asking. "Old Zhou, I advise you not to ask about social affairs!"

"Go away, you are so dishonest!"

Zhou Xiuping said sternly, "You should pay more attention and have a good talk. When things are almost done, bring her home as soon as possible. It would be best if we can hold the wedding before the Chinese New Year! She is already in her thirties and she doesn't know how to be anxious. She is acting like a child..."

Lin Xiao's eyes widened. He put down the bowl and stood up.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute, who is thirty plus? I'm only 27!"

"Your birthday is next month, and you're still 27?"

“That’s only 28!”

"I'm 28, I'm 29, I'll be 30 in a new year, how can I not be in my s?"

Zhou Xiuping counted on her fingers seriously.

Lin Xiao was stunned and speechless.

Wow, at this age, it’s really satisfying!
He was almost thrown into the grave!

"Mom, I'll talk, I'll talk properly!"

Lin Xiao humbly promises!

After all, he is old. If he misses this opportunity, who will want him in the future?
……

Lin Xiao spent this weekend in his house in Ninghai.

Go straight to work on Monday morning.

When I was about to get off work, I received a call from Wang Feng’s secretary Zhang Yiming, asking about the follow-up and progress of Benda Group’s inspection.

Lin Xiao felt that the time was not right, so he directly said that the other party had not responded.

He kept this statement until Wednesday.

At noon on Wednesday, he was about to call Zhang Yiming back and play his last card.

Han Xixi called suddenly.

He looked at the caller ID and was very surprised and shocked, because Xixi rarely had time to contact her during the day.

"Hello, Xixi~" He quickly answered.

"Brother, are you at work?"

Han Xixi's sweet voice came over, with uncontrollable joy in her tone.

Lin Xiao felt even better as he listened.

"Yeah, I'm at work, what's wrong?"

"Then can you come out?" Han Xixi asked.

"Come out? Now?"

Lin Xiao was puzzled, "Where are we going?"

Han Xixi said: "Just... come out!"

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment before he seemed to understand what she meant. He stood up, propped his thighs against the desk and stretched his head out the window.

His view was blocked by the big banyan tree in the yard, so he could only use words again: "Are you in Chaobai Town?"

On the other end of the phone.

Xixi lowered her voice, but her tone was filled with a sense of smug surprise: "Hmm~"

Lin Xiao got the reply, hung up the phone the next second, put on his coat and rushed to the door.

He met several colleagues on the road who called out to him, but he just nodded in response.

Soon they arrived outside the compound.

Sure enough, I saw the familiar red Mercedes-Benz on the sidewalk outside the green belt.

His eyes lit up.

It was not until this moment that he truly believed that his wife had come.

He quickly took two steps forward, opened the door and got into the car.

Han Xixi was sitting in the driver's seat, with fair skin and bright eyes. She tilted her head and smiled brightly at him.

Lin Xiao was very surprised: "Why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

Xixi smiled playfully: "Is it still a surprise if I tell you? Silly brother!"

Lin Xiao smiled with relief.

Thinking back to what she said in the video call last week, it suddenly dawned on me - it turns out that the little girl had already made up her mind to come find him at that time.

"Aren't you going to Star City to record 'Singer' on Friday? How do you have time now? Don't you need to prepare carefully?" he asked.

"No matter how busy you are, you have to come today!"

"Why...what's the special day today?"

Lin Xiao was a little panicked.

I thought: Is today some kind of anniversary? Damn it, Xixi came all the way here and I totally forgot about it, what a jerk husband! !
He frowned and brainstormed: You stupid brain, think quickly!
However, it was in vain and I couldn't remember anything special about today.

Han Xixi sighed helplessly.

She turned around, grabbed a cake box from the back seat, and held it in front of him with excitement.

"Dang dang dang, happy birthday, brother!"

She shouted with joy.

Lin Xiao was confused: "My birthday?!"

Xixi sighed helplessly: "You still say I'm stupid, but I think you are stupid. You even forgot your own birthday. Today is March 3th, your birthday!"

Lin Xiao pursed his lips: "..."

Now he finally understood. He was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"So, when you said a few days ago that we didn't have to meet until Friday, you were planning on giving me a birthday surprise today?" he asked.

"Yes, are you surprised? Are you surprised?" Han Xixi looked proud.

“Surprises are surprises!”

Lin Xiao tried to hold back, but finally couldn't help laughing, "But...silly Xixi, today is not my birthday!"

Lin Xiao grinned and reached out to ruffle her soft long hair. He thought she was so adorable.

Han Xixi was stunned, and the pride on his face shattered bit by bit.

"how could be?!"

She didn't believe it, so she stuffed the cake box into his hand, quickly took out her cell phone from her bag, and then took out a photo of their marriage certificate from the phone and handed it to him.

"Look at your ID number, 19970305. Your birthday is March 3th, and your zodiac sign is Pisces!"

She looked confident, certain that she was not mistaken.

Lin Xiao laughed again.

I quickly explained, "This is wrong! I was born on the fifth day of the third lunar month, which is April 4th in the solar calendar. When I went to the police station to register as a child, they changed my lunar birthday to the solar calendar. I have always been celebrating my birthday according to the lunar calendar, but it is actually still more than a month away!"

Han Xixi was completely stunned.

I had thought about Lin Xiao's reaction along the way and prepared for various surprises, but I never expected things to develop this way!
This time it was really a case of "yin" and "yang" going wrong!
Lin Xiao found her confused look even funnier!

The little girl didn't even ask him and planned today's surprise event based on the ID number.

Lin Xiao found it funny and touching when he thought about how she had to squeeze in her schedule to make plans while pretending to chat with him normally every day!
"You're still laughing!!!"

Xixi was so angry that she stamped her feet.

Lin Xiao was so frightened that he held back his anger for a second, and quickly comforted him: "Silly wife, it's okay... I can celebrate my birthday today! I rarely celebrate my birthday, and I often can't remember the date. Since you are here today, we can celebrate it today, it's no big deal!"

Xixi was still unhappy, pouting, feeling like she had done something wrong.

Lin Xiao gradually became serious.

He could imagine how long Xixi had spent preparing for this birthday celebration for him, and how much effort she had put in to adjust her schedule and free up this day.

She prepared cakes and gifts, drove all the way here without telling him, especially since she was not very good at driving...

The more he thought about it, the warmer his heart felt, and the more gentle his eyes became when he looked at Xixi.

He quickly put the cake back in the back seat, took her right hand, rubbed it in his palms, and said with a smile: "Xixi, thank you for coming to celebrate my birthday. I am very surprised and I like it very much!"

Seeing that he looked serious and spoke in a gentle tone, Han Xixi tried to smile.

"Too bad I got the date wrong...if only I had asked you in advance!"

"If you had asked me in advance, there would be no surprise!"

Lin Xiao smiled as if comforting a wounded child, "Besides, our relationship is different from others! Others know each other and are familiar with each other, so they will definitely ask about birthdays during the chat, and of course they won't make mistakes. We are different. We got our marriage certificate just a few days after we met. Who would have thought that the date on the ID card could be wrong? So I don't blame you, really!"

Han Xixi felt much better after hearing this comfort.

"Then this cake..."

"Eat! As long as you're here, today is my birthday!"

Lin Xiao spoke calmly and firmly.

Han Xixi finally smiled in relief: "I'll give you the gift next time... I'll give it to you on your official birthday, and then we'll celebrate it again!"

Lin Xiao was actually quite curious about what the gift was, but of course the most important thing right now was to make his wife happy.

"Okay, I'll owe you that first!"

He smiled brightly and added, "But... you have to give me some interest today!"

Han Xixi was stunned: "Is there any interest?"

Lin Xiao laughed: "Of course, this is an overdrawn birthday surprise, so of course you have to pay interest!"

Han Xixi tilted his head and felt that it seemed to make sense.

"What's the interest..." she asked.

Before he finished speaking, Lin Xiao suddenly made a move.

Holding the central armrest with one hand and supporting the air-conditioning vent with the other, he lay across the windshield like a shield against the sun, and his warm lips pressed against mine.

Han Xixi was caught off guard.

In fact, she just realized a second ago that as the person who provided the surprise, she should be the one asking Lin Xiao for interest. After all, he enjoyed the birthday surprise in advance!

But the next second, all the thoughts were deleted, cleared, and formatted.

My mind is empty.

I could only vaguely hear the sound of her throat rolling, strong and powerful, as if the tide was about to drown her...

(End of this chapter)