The middle-aged woman was the nanny at home and a distant relative of Xiaoping's stepfather's hometown.
Relying on this kind of relationship, she has never treated Xiaoping well.
The boiled dumplings were all stuffed to Xiaoping; the second-rate dumplings were only given to Xiaoping. While eating, my eyes were still staring at Xiaoping. Whenever Xiaoping was picking up food, she would roll her eyes at her and warn her to pay attention to her identity.
It can be said that this is an evil woman who pretends to be powerful and follows the trend of others.
"Are you Xiaoping?!" She looked up and down several times, then frowned and said calmly, "Why are you back?"
Xiang Nan saw that her attitude was so cold, as if she didn't welcome Xiaoping, so he took a step forward, protected Xiaoping behind him, and then said loudly, "Xiaoping was transferred back to Yanjing by the Song and Dance Troupe of the General Political Department, so Came back specially to see you."
"Oh, come in then." The nanny nodded, then ignored the two of them and went back to the house.
Xiang Nan sighed and led Xiaoping into the house.
"Remember to change your shoes." The nanny reminded again, as if Xiaoping was not from this family, but a fellow villager who came to enjoy the autumn breeze from her hometown.
Xiang Nan endured his anger and changed shoes with Xiaoping.
The nanny was standing by, frowning and staring, as if she wanted to find fault.
Fortunately, they slept in the hotel last night, and their shoes and socks were clean, with no smell, holes, or patches. Didn't let her find fault.
This made the nanny look quite disappointed.
…
After watching them change their shoes, the nanny Shi Shiran went in and announced, "Brother, Xiaoping has brought a boy back."
"Let them come in." A rather majestic voice said.
"Big brother is letting you in." The nanny came out again to report.
Xiang Nan couldn't help but curl his lips.
He is only at the level of a department and bureau, and he is only at the rank of deputy corps in the army. When he meets a guest, he behaves like an emperor meeting a minister, which is quite a big deal.
Xiang Nan is now at the deputy regiment level, and after two years of military school, he will be at the full regiment level. Based on his merits, he will be promoted every two years, and he can reach this level at the age of thirty-two at most.
What's so cool!
Xiang Nan immediately led Xiaoping in.
I saw a man sitting on a long chair in the living room, holding a newspaper and reading it. There was a cup of strong tea in front of him and a cigarette in his hand.
"Dad, I'm back~" Xiaoping shouted timidly.
When the man heard Xiaoping's greeting, he put down the newspaper in his hand, raised his eyelids and looked at Xiang Nan and Xiaoping. He didn't stand up, but said lightly, "Sit down."
Xiang Nan felt angry when he saw this.
Xiaoping is no longer her biological child, but she has been raised at home for more than ten years. Even if you have a dog or a cat, you should still have feelings for them.
Besides, Xiaoping went home specially carrying a gift this time. Don't reach out to hit the smiling man, he is so cold, he is really a bastard.
…
After the two sat down, Xiaoping's stepfather continued to smoke and read the newspaper, as if Xiang Nan and Xiaoping didn't exist at all.
Xiaoping couldn't help but awkwardly rubbed the corners of her clothes again, remembering the time when she was left out.
"Uncle, hello, I am Xiaoping's comrade. My name is Liu Feng. I am the deputy regimental-level deputy commander of the Tianfu Military Region Art Troupe. I am currently studying at the Military and Political University." Xiang Nan was also very unhappy and couldn't help but said loudly.
After hearing what he said, Xiaoping's stepfather just put down the newspaper and looked at Xiang Nan, with a look of surprise on his face.
Xiang Nan is very young, he looks to be only twenty-four or five years old, and he is already at the deputy regimental level. And he also studied at Military and Political University, which is incredible.
Military and political universities are equivalent to party schools. After studying there, you should be promoted to at least one level, which is the full regiment level. If you raise two levels, that would be the deputy division level.
And he himself is only at the rank of deputy military officer. Xiang Nan was only a few positions away from him.
He is young, has attended military school, and has a bright future.
In comparison, he is just a rough guy with no culture. In war years, you can still rely on military merit to upgrade. Now he has changed his career and is responsible for administrative work.
With his level of education, it would be fine if nothing happened, but it was absolutely impossible to make meritorious deeds. Moreover, he is almost in his prime and will retire in two years, with no possibility of further advancement. After retirement, it would be good to get a sub-provincial level salary.
Therefore, Xiang Nan should be able to catch up with him within ten years.
"So you are Liu Feng, Xiaoping mentioned you in the letter." Xiaoping's stepfather smiled at Xiang Nan, "Very good, you are young and promising."
"Thank you." Xiang Nan nodded lightly.
Xiaoping's stepfather then asked the nanny, "Why don't you know how to make tea when guests come?"
The nanny then turned around and went outside. After a while, she came back with a teapot.
…
"Try it, authentic Biluochun. My old comrade-in-arms sent it from Suzhou and Hangzhou." Xiaoping's stepfather boasted.
"Yes." Xiang Nan took a sip and praised with a smile, "Well, the color is bright, the fragrance is rich, and the taste is mellow. It is indeed a high-quality tea."
"There are so many words, just drink it and that's it." Xiao Ping's stepfather curled his lips and said.
Xiang Nan was slightly embarrassed.
From this, we also know that Xiaoping's stepfather is a rough guy and it is not appropriate for her to have a romantic relationship with him.
"Dad, where are my mother, brother, and sister?" Xiaoping asked.
"Your mother took them to the zoo and will probably be back soon." Xiaoping's stepfather said.
Xiaoping pursed her lips.
Before her arrival, she wrote a special letter telling them the approximate days she would arrive.
She originally thought they would wait for her at home, but unexpectedly, they actually went out to play. I really didn't take myself to heart.
At this moment, I heard the chirping voice of a child, and then accompanied by the sound of running, a boy in his teens with a tiger-like head pushed open the door curtain and ran into the house.
"Dad, do you think my little gun is good?" He shouted loudly, his voice a bit harsh, "Hey, you're a drag?! Why are you back?" He then spotted Xiaoping, and then he had a look on his face. of disgust.
When Xiaoping heard what he said, she felt a little embarrassed, a little embarrassed, and a little angry, and couldn't help but blush.
At this moment, the door curtain was lifted.
Another woman came in with a girl.
The woman looked to be in her thirties or forties, and she vaguely looked like He Xiaoping. It can be seen that she should have been considered a beauty when she was young.
The little girl doesn't look much like her, her eyebrows are more like Xiaoping's stepfather, and she's not very delicate.
"Mom~" Xiaoping quickly stood up and said when she saw them.
"Xiaoping, you're back." When the woman saw Xiaoping, a hint of surprise flashed on her face.
"It's so annoying, the oil bottle is back again." The little girl said flatly when she saw Xiaoping.
"That's right, that's right, didn't you say she won't come back?" The little boy muttered dissatisfiedly.
After hearing this, Xiaoping became more and more embarrassed and stood there in a daze, just rubbing the corners of her clothes.
"Shut up, you two little bastards." Upon hearing this, Xiaoping's stepfather yelled and yelled, "Go out and play!"
