Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

We weren't prepared at all!

"Xiao Ai, didn't you say you were coming the day after tomorrow? Why did you come earlier?"

"I was planning to come the day after tomorrow, but isn't today your good brother Wang Hua's wedding? I want to join in the fun! Most importantly, my grandfather said he hasn't had a farmhouse banquet in decades, and he really misses the taste and the lively atmosphere."

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Chapter 108 Freelancing

Upon hearing that the Zhong family had arrived in Yantai City, Qi Tongwei was first surprised, then relieved.

When he went shopping this morning, he noticed something was wrong. Armed helicopters were appearing in the usually calm sky from time to time, and there were many more police officers on duty on the streets. It turned out that they were protecting Grandpa Zhong.

However, he really hadn't expected that Old Master Zhong would want to come and freeload at the banquet.

Leaders at this level have tasted all sorts of delicious food. If they crave braised pork knuckle at a banquet, it might just be a longing for the taste of home.

You should know that Mr. Zhong came from Handong. He participated in the War of Resistance Against Japan and the War of Liberation and made outstanding contributions. I heard that when he was young, he had a nickname: "King Yama Zhong"!

Especially when fighting the Japanese, they were incredibly ruthless!

His famous battle was when he single-handedly carried a broadsword, sneaked into the Japanese camp, and beheaded six Japanese soldiers in one go.

Such ruthless people exude a murderous aura wherever they go.

According to Zhong Xiaoai, when she was a child, her grandfather took her out to play. A rabid dog came and bit her. Grandpa Zhong just glared at it, and the two rabid dogs immediately ran away with their tails between their legs, whimpering.

"Tongwei, are you listening?" Before the call ended, Zhong Xiaoai whispered, "Is it inconvenient?"

"Convenient, convenient! Your grandfather being able to attend Wang Hua's wedding is a stroke of good luck for that kid! When are you coming? I'll come pick you up!"

“I know you’re busy, no need to bother, we have guards and drivers.”

"Okay, then I'll wait for you."

"Yes, I'll be there in a bit."

After hanging up the phone, another helicopter flew overhead. Qi Tongwei tilted his head back and swallowed hard.

He wasn't prepared at all!

Even the clothes they wore were faded work uniforms, and their worn-out leather shoes were so old they could bite.

At this point, it would definitely be too late to go back and change clothes.

We can only make the best of it since we're already here!

……

the other side.

Nearly eighty years old, Mr. Zhong put on his favorite Zhongshan suit and black cloth shoes, looking very energetic.

Stepping out of the car, I felt refreshed.

Just as the guard was about to come up and help him up, he waved his hand and refused, then gazed into the distance, sighing repeatedly.

"It's been so many years since I've been back, Handong has changed so much!"

"There are more houses, more rice paddies, more buildings, and even the old mud roads have been paved with sand."

"Heh, there's even a tractor, that's impressive!"

"It's a pity that time waits for no one, and the young man of yesteryear has become an old man!"

As he spoke, Grandpa Zhong himself started to laugh.

Zhong Xiaoai held his arm and pointed ahead, "Grandpa, that's the village. There's a feast tonight, and I heard they'll even have your favorite Xifeng liquor!"

"Really?" Old Master Zhong's eyes lit up. "Although Xifeng wine is not a local wine, I really love it. Nobody can stop me today. I'm going to eat meat and drink wine to my heart's content."

"Dad, your health..." Gu Jinhua frowned slightly, "The doctor advised that you can't eat too much oily food."

"It's alright, I'm in a good mood today, so please allow me to be willful this once."

After saying that, he turned to the guards behind him and said, "Xiao Tang, you don't need to follow me anymore. If needed, I'll have Xiao Ai call you."

"Sir, this... is against the rules."

"Rules?" Old Master Zhong raised an eyebrow. "What rules? Our great leader once said that we should have more contact with the people and return to the masses! The leader has no objections, so what rules do you need? You scoundrel!"

After being scolded, the guards became obedient and withdrew all their guards.

However, there are more and more helicopters in the sky.

……

Meanwhile, Wang Hua also received word of the situation.

It is no exaggeration to say that Mr. Zhong was extremely fortunate to attend his wedding.

As fortunate as I am, nervousness is still inevitable.

He asked Qi Tongwei over the phone whether he should explain Old Master Zhong's identity to the villagers to avoid saying the wrong thing and causing a bad impact.

Qi Tongwei refused.

Grandpa Zhong came not for a meal, but to experience the atmosphere of a rural wedding.

If everyone reveres him and avoids him, what's the point?

Finally, the two came up with an idea.

Even if we say that Grandpa Zhong is a relative of Qi Tongwei, Qi Tongwei is a county magistrate, and no one should talk nonsense in front of his relatives.

……

At the same time, the bigwigs in Handong began to feel uneasy.

Especially those who have something to hide.

Xiao Hongyun, Liang Qunfeng, Zhao Lichun, and even the soon-to-retire provincial governor Lu Zhilian were all on high alert, fearing that something might go wrong.

In this atmosphere, the entire Handong region became tense.

……

The most relaxed were the villagers waiting for the feast to begin.

In the 1990s, having a big feast was even more joyful than celebrating the New Year. Many children would drool over the stewed pork hock and the fried roast chicken.

At half past eleven.

Qi Tongwei looked towards the village entrance with unprecedented tension. The moment he saw Zhong Xiaoai appear, he immediately ran over to greet her.

His pace was similar to that of Li Dakang when he greeted Sha Ruijin.

how to say.

I won't say anything more, it's all the same.

Compared to Sha Ruijin, Zhong Chang'an and Gu Jinhua were much more polite, both smiling when they saw Qi Tongwei.

Especially Mr. Zhong.

When Qi Tongwei came over, he chuckled and nodded with considerable satisfaction.

"Young man, you have thick eyebrows and big eyes, just like me when I was young!"

Zhong Xiaoai covered her mouth and laughed.

When he arrived in front of the three men, Qi Tongwei's forehead was covered in sweat. Then, he gave Grandpa Zhong a silly salute.

But after saluting, they didn't know what to do next.

This made the old man laugh.

"Young man, are you Qi Tongwei?"

"Yes!" Qi Tongwei quickly extended his hands. "Greetings, Commander. I am Qi Tongwei."

Holding Qi Tongwei's hand, the old man smiled again, "Your palms are all sweaty. Don't be nervous. I'm just here to freeload a meal. We won't talk about work or ideals. Just treat me like Xiao Ai's grandfather."

"Hello, I am Xiao Ai's mother. Thank you for your timely help two years ago. If it weren't for your timely intervention, Xiao Ai might not have been able to save her leg."

This time, Gu Jinhua extended her hand first, her gaze gentle, like a warm neighbor aunt.

The Zhong family members all have good memories.

They remember what people did and what they did, including that mountain climb, which was the day Qi Tongwei first met Zhong Xiaoai.

"Hello Chief Prosecutor Gu, I am Qi Tongwei."

Gu Jinhua smiled and said, "Today is someone else's wedding. We're not the main characters. You don't need to call me Chief Prosecutor, and we won't talk about work. Just call me Auntie."

"Okay, Aunt Gu."

“If you call her Auntie, then call me Grandpa.” Zhong Chang’an said with a smile, “I’m almost eighty years old, it’s not a loss for you to call me Grandpa.”

This is the truth.

To put it bluntly, there are plenty of people who would love to be his grandson.

"Grandpa Zhong!"

"Yes!" The old man nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Wang Hua's house, "Has the banquet started yet?"