12dz Chapter 1110 Actions speak louder than words
Chapter 1110 Actions speak louder than words
Grandpa Fu chuckled and said, "If you had any other ideas, things wouldn't have turned out this way. But you young people are full of energy, and we elders are happy to see that."
Grandpa Xu chimed in, "Back then, things were much tougher than they are now. We had the resources, but we persevered even without them, and that's how we built the country into what it is today. It wasn't easy!"
Xu Feng quickly replied, "Yes, we are standing on the shoulders of our predecessors to continue our hard work. Seeing the development in Shenzhen makes us think that our inland areas can also develop like that, and that gives us a lot of energy."
They really learned a lot there. Time was short, but the people Liu Meilan found, the projects she connected with, and the teachers who gave lectures were all people who got things done.
Many of them now have good personal relationships and often discuss things together, pooling their wisdom and combining local realities with the advanced concepts they've learned to find numerous development paths.
"It's good that you have ideas. By the way, has Xiao Liang from this area returned?" Old Master Fu asked. Xiao Liang is a junior in this area, and he watched him grow up, so he couldn't help but ask a few more questions.
Xu Feng laughed and said, "I called and asked, they probably won't arrive until dark."
"They're all promising young men, keep up the good work." Old Master Fu loved seeing the younger generation strive for success, even if they weren't his own.
Xu Feng nodded: "Grandpa Fu, I will."
Grandpa Xu was very satisfied with his grandson, but Xu Feng was still single, which was a worry for him. Now that Xu Feng had taken a liking to Liu Meilan's sister-in-law, who was a very good singer and worked in the Navy's cultural troupe, things were different.
"Old Fu, your grandsons are all married and successful, with a whole bunch of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Look at my family, I only have one grandson, Xu Feng, who doesn't even have a girlfriend yet. Do you know any good girls around here? Could you help me introduce them?"
"Huh?" Old Master Fu was taken aback and blinked. The Xu family wanted to find a partner for Xu Feng, so it was not his place to arrange it.
First of all, the old lady of the Xu family is still alive, and Xu Feng's mother and aunt are also capable people.
Secondly, as the next generation of the Xu family's key heir, Xu Feng's marriage partner is not someone he can choose casually.
Grandpa Fu, having recovered his composure, asked, "You, have you taken a fancy to someone's daughter and want me to be your matchmaker?"
Grandpa Xu chuckled: "You old codger, no wonder you used to do a better job than me. You understood as soon as I opened my mouth."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Fu rolled his eyes: "You, at your age, still beat around the bush. Tell me, which family's daughter is she? As long as she's someone I can speak to, I'll put in a good word for you."
Grandpa Xu smiled and continued, "Xu Feng has had a very good impression of Linghua, Meilan's sister-in-law, ever since he attended the wedding. We've also learned about her background, and she is indeed a very nice girl."
Grandpa Fu gave a meaningful look, then turned to Xu Feng: "Xu Feng, is that really what you think?"
Xu Feng nodded: "Yes, Grandpa Fu, thank you for your trouble."
Just then, Madam Fu leaned over and whispered, "Xu Feng, things are different now than before. It's not that I don't want to help you, but you young people should have ways to contact each other. Isn't QQ popular now? If it's inconvenient to call, you can chat online. Get to know each other first, establish a romantic relationship, and make sure both sets of parents don't object before the middleman can step in."
Grandpa Fu nodded repeatedly: "Yes, they're all relatives. If they were my own relatives, I wouldn't be afraid of offending them even if I said something wrong. After all, they're Aunt Meilan's family, so the relationship is a bit more distant. This is a new society now, and arranged marriages by parents and matchmakers are no longer common. Just follow what your Grandma Fu said about the specific procedures."
Xu Feng was taken aback: "I was too busy at the time and didn't have time to ask for her contact information! I'll ask Sister-in-law Meilan later."
Madam Fu nodded: "Alright, Meilan should wake up soon. You can ask her then."
Just as the two families were chatting, a military green jeep drove on the highway.
The snow fell heavier and heavier, and the roads became increasingly slippery, forcing the cars to slow down.
At this moment, Liang Cheng stopped the car, got out of the driver's seat, handed the car back to the driver, and sat in the passenger seat.
"Xiao Zhang, how long will it take to get to Beijing?" Liang Cheng asked, rubbing his slightly cold hands.
Xiao Zhang replied, "I estimate it will take another two hours, around five o'clock."
Liang Cheng smiled and said, "Go straight to CCTV."
"Huh?" Xiao Zhang was taken aback. "Brother Cheng, what are you doing there? It's so cold, shouldn't you just go home? Grandpa has called several times today, constantly talking about you!"
Liang Cheng smiled and said, "I'm meeting a friend."
Seeing Liang Cheng's smile in the rearview mirror, Xiao Zhang asked quietly while driving, "Brother Cheng, are you dating someone?"
Liang Cheng smiled and said, "More or less, but she hasn't agreed yet, so you have to keep it a secret from me. Don't tell anyone who asks."
Xiao Zhang nodded and said with a smile, "Brother Cheng, don't worry, I definitely won't tell."
Liang Cheng looked down and took out his phone. He saw the text message and a slight smile appeared on his lips: "Linghua, I should be there around 5:30. Will your rehearsal be over by then?"
Linghua quickly replied to the text message: "I have an hour left before the rehearsal, and I estimate I'll be done around 5 o'clock. Could you please bring me some things? Thank you for your help."
Liang Cheng smiled and said, "It's no trouble at all. I'll come pick you up, and then we'll go to the Fu family together."
"Thank you!" Linghua replied.
"You're welcome," Liang Cheng replied. "Besides participating in the Spring Festival Gala, do you have any other plans?"
Linghua replied, "I'll take a day off on the first day of the Lunar New Year. If the weather permits, I'll go back to my parents' hometown on the second day."
Liang Cheng glanced at the heavy snow outside and listened carefully to the weather forecast. He figured that Linghua probably wouldn't be able to go back to her hometown.
His workplace happened to be near Linghua's hometown. When he first heard Linghua sing the Mongolian "Toast Song" and watched her dance gracefully, he was surprised to realize that the two of them had this connection, and he was moved by her.
It can be said that Liu Yibang's views on love and marriage have influenced many people. Liang Cheng also changed his idea of finding someone of equal social standing and felt that it would be good to find a partner who is compatible with him and does not hold him back from his work.
Home is a haven of love. Amidst the cutthroat competition outside, at least at home you have someone you can trust, someone you can rely on emotionally.
When he was a groomsman, he took the opportunity to get Linghua's phone number, and afterwards he would often contact her under the pretext of asking about the local situation.
He could have gotten a more accurate answer from the people around him, but when you're in a relationship, you always need to find some topics to talk about.
After leaving Shenzhen, Liang Cheng sent Linghua no less than ten text messages a day.
Sometimes Linghua is busy and can't reply in time, but she always replies as soon as she sees her phone when she has free time.
And so, on this trip back to Beijing, Liang Cheng asked Linghua what she needed to bring.
Linghua thought that her cousin was coming to Beijing and wanted to send her some good things from her hometown, so she told Liang Cheng.
As a result, Liang Cheng found two freshly slaughtered sheep, along with authentic beef jerky and cheese, in his trunk.
In this way, Liang Cheng had a legitimate reason to see Linghua.