Just turned over a new leaf and became a wise and intelligent student

Chapter 420 Double Happiness
"Come on, Lao Jiang, I'll toast you another glass!"

Ever since his son started to do well, Xu Xuejun has not been as taciturn as before. However, he has been promoted half a level recently and has been busy at work, so he looks a little tired.

However, this fatigue was greatly reduced after he arrived in the capital.

Looking at his son's outstanding achievements and his well-behaved future daughter-in-law, Xu Xuejun feels that his greatest achievement in his life is to have such a good son.

Even though he had been bumped into by Xu Qingshan many times before.

But after the incident was over, he just felt that his son was indeed courageous. He dared to go against his father at that time. What a display of independence it was.

At the reunion dinner this year, Xu Xuejun was not as chauvinistic as before. Instead, he talked about the previous situation at home and the conflicts between himself and Xu Qingshan as interesting things. He no longer cared about his own face, but while talking about the interesting things, he analyzed his own problems.

"Okay! Lao Xu, I think your mindset is right. It's a good thing for your child to be successful, and it's even better if he has an independent mindset. It's even better if you can think positively."

Jiang Dehua smiled and clinked glasses with Xu Xuejun. He glanced at Xu Qingshan who was casually picking up vegetables and peeling shrimps for Jiang Huanxi, and some of the thoughts in his mind relaxed a little.

"We are all 50 years old, and our children have grown up. The world will be theirs from now on. They are so successful, so we should learn to relax and enjoy life sooner rather than later."

Jiang Dehua drank the white wine in the glass and retracted his tongue.

This Moutai is just delicious. Although he is a powerful figure in Longjiang, his principles as a human being are there. He has never accepted any valuables over the years. If he were not really capable and in good health, and were not one of the top talents in the public security circle, Jiang Dehua did not think he could sit in his current position.

"What are you two talking about? Fifty is the age to make breakthroughs. We will have to rely on you to work hard in the future."

Xu Qingshan interrupted, he also raised his glass, took a sip, and spoke to the two old fathers with a smile in his eyes.

"Uncle Jiang, you have to drink more. These two bottles of Moutai are from President Huaqing's stock. They are both old."

The last time Gu Binglin sent it to him, Xu Qingshan put it away and waited until the New Year to open it again.

He himself doesn't like drinking on weekdays.

After all, drinking will affect the speed at which his brain thinks. A hangover at night can easily affect the work progress for two or three days.

However, the two old fathers probably loved drinking, so he naturally kept some of the wine at home.

Xu Qingshan put the peeled shrimp in his hand into Jiang Huanxi's bowl, and then put one into Tong Tong's bowl.

"What year is this stored wine from?"

"82 years."

"Born in 82? That's incredible."

Jiang Dehua picked up the Moutai bottle, looked it up and down, and marveled at it.

“The kids have really grown up.”

Xu Xuejun suddenly put down his wine glass, looked at Xu Qingshan for a while, then looked at Jiang Huanxi who was replacing the wine glass in front of Xu Qingshan with a drink, then turned his head to look at Lin Yuehua and Lin Qingying who were chatting happily, and finally turned back to look at Jiang Dehua.

Jiang Dehua was still holding the bottle of Moutai and laughing. When he saw Xu Xuejun looking around and then staring at him, he felt it was a bit strange and asked with a smile.

"What's wrong? Lao Xu, can you take a look too?"

Jiang Dehua was just about to hand the bottle in his hand to Xu Xuejun when he suddenly heard Xu Xuejun speak out of the blue.

"Old Jiang, what do you say?"

Xu Xuejun did not take the bottle, but glanced at Xu Qingshan and Jiang Huanxi and said firmly.

"The kids are old enough now. They'll be 22 this year. They're not old enough to get married, but looking at them like this, why don't they get engaged first?"

Xu Xuejun was referring to the age in lunar calendar.

Basically, people all over the country say their age in years, but people in southern Fujian usually say their age in lunar years. Xu Qingshan was born at the end of the year, so when they say his age in lunar years, they often add two years.

When Jiang Dehua heard this, his hand shook violently and the bottle in his hand almost fell onto the table.

Fortunately, the old detective was very strong and he managed to control his trembling hands. He put the bottle of Moutai on the table as if nothing had happened. Before he could speak, Xu Xuejun continued.

Just now everyone was chatting about their own things.

But Xu Xuejun's voice was not small, and everyone at the table heard it, and their reactions varied.

The old lady was stunned at first, then her aunt smiled with relief.

Lin Yuehua and Lin Qingying looked at each other. Lin Yuehua's eyes were full of surprise. Xu Xuejun had never discussed this matter with her. Lin Qingying looked at Lin Yuehua with some ridicule.

Xu Qingshan was also surprised. He subconsciously turned his head to look at Jiang Huanxi, only to see that Jiang Huanxi suddenly paused and did nothing. The redness had spread from the ears to the cheeks and neck, and the whole person looked like blood was about to drip from him.

Even in such a lively and warm room, Xu Qingshan could feel smoke coming out of Jiang Huanxi's head.

Little Steam Girl is back again.

However, Xu Qingshan did not notice that Tong Tong, who was picking up vegetables next to him, was staring at the bamboo shoots he was picking up with a slightly dull look.

The bamboo shoots, which were obviously easy to pick up, kept slipping away between Tong Tong's chopsticks, like sand that could not be grasped at all.

"Eat slowly."

A spoon helped her scoop up the stubborn bamboo shoots and put them in her bowl.

Tong Tong raised his eyes and saw Xu Qingshan and Jiang Huanxi with smiles on their faces.

Jiang Huanxi happened to be able to see Tong Tong. She was the one who pushed Xu Qingshan just now to remind him to look at Tong Tong.

"okay."

Tong Tong blinked, lowered his head and slowly chewed the bamboo shoot.

I don’t know why, but the sour feeling in my heart gradually dissipated.

Sister Xiaoxi is also a very good person.

there.

Jiang Dehua felt a little dazed as he listened to Xu Xuejun babble on about some promises.

So fast?

I have already reached the age where I should marry my daughter off.

"Old Xu."

Lin Yuehua pulled Xu Xuejun, who was talking excitedly, and asked Lao Deng to calm down. It is not possible to talk about such things so rashly while drinking.

However, since someone has spoken up for the breakthrough in the relationship, it's easy to talk about it.

Although Xu Xuejun was a little drunk, he finally reacted after his wife reminded him.

"Hey, Lao Jiang, I'm a little drunk, but what I just said is true, not a joke."

Xu Xuejun couldn't help but add one more sentence in the end, but was glared at by Lin Yuehua again.

Fortunately, Lin Yuehua also spoke to Jiang Dehua and Lin Qingying in a gentle voice.

"Although Lao Xu is drunk, this is indeed what we want. The two children are so close now, and they have been through thick and thin together. I just think we should ask you to sit down and discuss it formally before..."

"pretty good."

Jiang Dehua looked at his daughter and spoke slowly.

"Let's talk about how to arrange it tomorrow."

Now, not only Xu Xuejun and the others, but even Lin Qingying looked at her husband with surprise.

It is an indisputable fact that Jiang Dehua is obsessed with his daughter. But now that this daughter-obsessed man has given in so easily, it is inevitable that people will feel surprised.

"Come on, it's a good thing, let's all have a drink."

Jiang Dehua no longer hesitated and raised his glass to invite everyone to have a drink together. Even Jiang Huanxi secretly took Xu Qingshan's glass and raised it up.

The capital city outside the courtyard was covered in silver, and the whole city was white.

It is difficult to see flying birds in the sky, and it is difficult to see green and red in the city.

But in the courtyard of Xu Qingshan's house, it was warm as spring at this time, and the whole family was happy and smiling.

The next day, Xu Qingshan and his friends were sent to South Street at the entrance to play snowball fights, while the adults closed the door and began to plot.

Originally, the four adults wanted to invite the old lady to attend the meeting, but the old lady said she didn't want to get involved at all. She just said let things take their own course and went out to watch the young people play snowball fights.

Xu Qingshan and the others didn't know what the two adults talked about. Xu Qingshan did ask, but apart from getting two rolls of eyes, they didn't want to say anything.

He said he would tell them when the time was almost up, and the rest could be arranged by the adults.

After all, engagement is not the same as marriage.

An engagement only requires the closest relatives and friends to be present, and there is no need for a large banquet.

Moreover, Xu Qingshan doesn't like to be too high-profile. Jiang Huanxi is still young and needs protection. With his current reputation and status in the country, if he makes it public, it will easily bring too much pressure to Jiang Huanxi.

This time, the parents of both sides confirmed the engagement, which was a relief.

From now on, Jiang Huanxi will have a prominent position beside Xu Qingshan.

Now that things have been settled, everyone's mood is getting better and better, and this year has been a very relaxing one.

Xu Qingshan did not let work matters disturb his family.

But on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, before the parents returned to Heilongjiang, Zhou Qifeng called and broke the peace of the Xu family.

"Qingshan! Qingshan! Happy New Year! Guess what good news I brought you?"

Zhou Qifeng's voice was very excited, as if he had just had a child in his old age.

"What good news can there be during the Chinese New Year? Aren't schools closed for the holidays?"

Xu Qingshan smiled as he watched Jiang Huanxi being sandwiched between the two mothers, looking around at the things on the stalls. He then stood in a quieter place and chatted with Zhou Qifeng.

"The school is on vacation. I went to visit a leader yesterday. When we were having dinner last night, I took the opportunity to talk about you. Guess what?"

There was a hint of seeking credit in Zhou Qifeng's tone, and Xu Qingshan smiled.

"Lao Zhou, if you keep guessing, I'll hang up. I'm out shopping with my family and don't have time to play guessing games with you."

Zhou Qifeng suddenly became dispirited.

"You are a boring kid. Okay, I'll tell you straight away."

"What kind of fun do I have with an old man like you? I only have the fun with my creek."

"Pooh!"

Zhou Qifeng paused before speaking.

"Your application for the Young Elite Scholar Award has basically been finalized. It will be announced in March. Once the announcement period is over, all resources will be allocated. Most importantly, the higher-ups also want you to be evaluated for the Yangtze River Scholarship early. We hope you can complete the project within this year. The leadership has already prepared a path for you."

Zhou Qifeng's words did not surprise Xu Qingshan.

This news is indeed good news, but the above operation is also normal. After all, Xu Qingshan is such an outstanding talent here.

The one who was nervous was not Xu Qingshan, but the leaders above him.

They finally met a genius who could achieve great results in China without going abroad to study. What if they let him go and he can't come back?
Even though there are detailed rules in the country, they want to provide Xu Qingshan with sufficient convenience within their capabilities so that his heart will always be rooted in the country.

Xu Qingshan naturally wouldn't tell them that he would never leave.

Not to mention that there is no need to show loyalty, all you need to do is do practical things. Xu Qingshan is also very clear that if he performs too solidly, many of his advantageous treatments will naturally be withdrawn.

This is true between people and between countries.

Sometimes, being too enthusiastic will make yourself cheap. Not only will others not appreciate your efforts, but they will also think you are easy to control and thus continue to lower your bottom line.

"As long as our project is stable, we can start the academician process for you within three years at the latest. How do you think? Awesome, right?"

Zhou Qifeng said proudly.

“It’s quite powerful.”

Xu Qingshan didn't choke him either.

This Old Zhou is indeed reliable. He is still so concerned about his affairs even during the New Year.

The two chatted for a while, and then Xu Qingshan was pulled over by Jiang Huanxi to help pick out small gifts for the two adults to take home.

When he got home in the evening, Xu Qingshan briefly told his family about Jie Qing's situation. His family was delighted again, and the two old men took the opportunity to drink another bottle of Maotai.

During these days of getting along, Jiang Dehua's attitude has become softer and softer.

His wife likes it and his daughter is willing. What can he say as he is a daughter-control freak and henpecked man?

At least that's how Jiang Dehua comforted himself in his heart.

Carrying large and small bags, on the afternoon of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Xu Qingshan and his friends drove the two families to the airport and sent them on a flight back to Heilongjiang.

That night.

Jiang Huanxi lay beside Xu Qingshan and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mom and Dad are finally back."

Jiang Huanxi rested her head on Xu Qingshan's arm and said with some resentment.

"You were so busy recently that you didn't even come home. Now that mom and dad are here for the Spring Festival, you have to sleep in your own room. There are only a few days left in the holiday."

Xu Qingshan knew what Jiang Huanxi was talking about.

Now when Jiang Huanxi sleeps, she doesn’t have him as a pillow, and sometimes she can’t sleep well. She has become accustomed to having someone by her side.

"It's only this year. Although my parents haven't said when they'll get engaged, if they do, we won't have to avoid them like this anymore."

Xu Qingshan rubbed Jiang Huanxi's little head and said with a smile.

"And I won't be as busy as before. I will spend more time with you."

Jiang Huanxi rubbed Xu Qingshan's chest with her little face and did not answer.

After a while, the only sound in the room was the sound of even breathing.

just.

Xu Qingshan just said something tonight, but he broke his promise within a week.

He doesn't need to be busy with school matters, but he does need to be busy with other things.

The year 2011 came unexpectedly, and the seeds he had planted began to bear fruit.

(End of this chapter)