Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 709 Family Banquet (Seeking full subscription by the end of the month)

The students watching burst into laughter and made way for the SUV as it drove off.

Xiao Wei said, "Does your school have any standards for selecting student council officers? How could someone like this get promoted?"

Xiaohong said, "That's a decision made by the school, not by the students. The school sees a person completely differently from the students. What can we do?"

As they drove out of the school's north gate, Xiaowei said, "If someone like that really gets into the government and becomes a cadre, haha, where are you two going?"

Xiao Hong said, "We got back late, and there wasn't much left in the cafeteria. I'll treat them to dinner, and then we'll go to the night market tonight."

The food at the Tokyo Institute of Technology's (Tokyo Tech) cafeteria sells out incredibly fast and is quite famous in the area. Not only students and faculty from the university, but also local residents and students from other schools come to eat there. If we only consider the cafeteria and disregard other factors, Tokyo Tech would rank at least among the top three in the country.

Having a meal card (ticket) from the Donggong University cafeteria is a matter of great prestige, both now and in the future.

Xiao Wei checked the time and said, "Ask Lao Xia and Xiao Hui what they're up to. If they're free, have them drive and pick everyone up to the restaurant. My parents are coming over and haven't been here before."

Xiao Hong climbed from behind to the front, grabbed the handcuffs and police ID in her hands, sat down, took out a phone from the glove box and dialed a number. Xiao Wei drove directly to the restaurant.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Hong put away her cell phone and looked down at the police ID in her hand: "What's this? A police ID? No wonder Lu Hongyu was so scared, like a rabbit."

Xiao Hong opened it and looked at it: "You, surnamed Zhang, you, you," she raised her finger and pointed at Xiao Wei's nose.

Xiao Wei said, "It's an honor. I don't get paid or work. Director Liu said it's just to give me a title and protect me. I've done another service, haven't I?"

Xiao Hong asked, "What grade?"

Xiao Wei said, "I received a second-class merit award individually, and a third-class merit award collectively. They gave us two thousand yuan. The money and medals are still there. Since you're not going to the night market, they're yours, okay?"

Xiao Hong opened the glove box again and rummaged through it, saying, "If you dare to lie to me, you're dead." She took out two military medals and looked at them: "These are different from the last ones."

Xiao Wei said, "The two second-class ones last time were given by the ministry, this time they're from the department, and the patterns in the middle are different. Oh well, with four of these things, my son and I will have something to brag about in the future, haha."

Xiao Hong rolled her eyes at Xiao Wei, put away her medal, and slammed the two thousand yuan in her hand, saying, "Fine, this is our budget for tonight. Considering your good behavior, I'll temporarily waive the punishment for your mistake of concealing the truth."

Ran Tu said, "You two are really interesting, you get along really well, but I just don't understand what you two are talking about."

Xiao Wei said, "Last time I went to arrest that armed fugitive, I scared her so much that she's afraid I'll actually become a policeman. With my lack of education and qualifications, even if I wanted to, no one would want me."

Xiao Hong said, "Forget it. If Uncle Chen hadn't stopped you, you would have been officially recruited last time. You'd better watch your temper from now on."

Xiao Wei said, "Is this something that's mandatory? I like it, but I really won't go. I'm not cut out for it. These days, you need to be educated to do anything. I know my own limitations, so you don't need to worry about me."

Since it was close by, the car pulled into the backyard and parked. The four of them got out. Xiao Wei habitually offered each of the valet a cigarette, said a few words, and then the four of them entered the restaurant through the back door.

Xiao Wei went upstairs to talk to An Laowu and Sister Jin, while Xiao Hong led Ran Tu and Mo Lijuan to join Wei Yun in chattering.

About half an hour later, Old Chen led the way, and his whole family walked in, making a lively scene. It was the first time Xiao Wei's parents and Xiao Bing had come, and they looked around with a mixture of surprise and pride. Xiao Bing, who was usually very mischievous, held Xiao Wei's mother's hand tightly, clearly nervous.

The largest table on the first floor, the one closest to the stage, seats sixteen people, which is enough to accommodate everyone.

After everyone sat down, Xiao Hong introduced herself and Xiao Wei's parents to Ran Tu and Mo Lijuan. It wasn't a formal introduction, just a brief mention. This occasion wasn't suitable for a formal introduction, since the elderly Mr. and Mrs. Chen were sitting there. Introducing them or not wouldn't be quite right, so she simply glossed over it.

Three old men were talking together, three young men were talking together, and three wives were sitting together. To Xiao Hong's right were Ran Tu and Mo Lijuan, then Xiao Wei, Chen Hui, and Xia Maosheng. Xia Maosheng was next to Aunt Wang, then Xiao Bing, then Xiao Wei's mother, Chen Hui's mother, and Old Chen. They were arranged in a circle. This seating arrangement was the result of their practice over the past few days. Those who were drinking were placed together.

Xiao Hong handed the police ID she was holding to Lao Chen, still feeling a little worried.

Old Chen took it and looked at it, then smiled and said to Uncle Wang, "Look at him, he's only been a few months and he's already a couple. This kid hasn't studied enough; if he had gone to a decent school, I wouldn't even dare to dream of it. Brother Zhang, you're a father figure in your son; you and your wife are hidden gems."

Xiao Wei's father shook his head and said, "I wouldn't dare say that. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. I'm happy that he's made it this far, and I know that you've helped him a lot. He wouldn't have gotten where he is today on his own. Don't always praise him; you should scold him when necessary. His mother and I can't discipline him anymore, so we have to rely on you. He listens to you."

Uncle Wang said, "This matter needs to be looked at from both sides. Brother Chen is right. All three of your children are smart and quick-witted. Xiao Jun has made a name for himself over there. Who helped him? Brother Chen did help Xiao Wei a lot, but that's also because the child is hardworking. Intelligence is given by parents, and that can't be faked."

Xiaowei's dad said, "What child is stupid? They're all smart. It's just that circumstances forced them to this point. If they don't stand out, they won't have a good life. I, as their father, am not up to par, so it makes the kids seem more capable. Brother Chen, it's just that you and your wife are too capable, which has suppressed the kids. Wait a few years and see. Xiaohui will definitely surprise you. Xiaowei and I have talked about this a lot. Xiaohui is quick-witted, and he comes up with many of the ideas."

Old Chen nodded and said, "There's nothing I can do. Xiao Hui's mother herself is still a child, so she just spoils the kids. I didn't dare to have another one back then. Other people have one child and raise one child, but I'm always raising a whole family."

Everyone laughed, and Chen Hui's mother rolled her eyes at Old Chen, looking quite pleased with herself.

Old Chen tossed the certificate to Xiao Hong: "It's alright, don't worry. Old Liu told me about this. It's just an honorary status. You don't have to work or get a salary, but you can use it in a pinch. It's a good thing."

Xiao Hong finally felt relieved. Old Chen said, "This kid is always unpredictable. How many months has he been a citizen representative? He's got four military medals, right? Several commendation orders. That's real talent; it can't be hidden forever. These are all assets; they'll be useful in the future."

Chen Hui waved and took the documents to show Xia Maosheng, saying, "Old Xia, isn't this disheartening? We're struggling to make ends meet at our unit, and we still have people protecting us. We're nothing, but they reluctantly made us citizen representatives and turned us into department heads."

(End of this chapter)