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The next day happened to be Sunday, and Xu Dong invited two old friends who worked in Sydney out for tea. The three of them basically get together once or twice a year.

The location was chosen in an ordinary teahouse.

These two group friends, one surnamed Bai, is the deputy director of the municipal bureau, mainly in charge of road traffic safety and management; the other surnamed Tian, ​​is a little less successful, is the leader of the branch below, and can be regarded as a good person. Get ahead.

"Lao Bai, Lao Tian, ​​you two have finally arrived. We haven't seen each other for more than half a year."

Xu Dong walked to the gate to greet him.

Deputy Director Bai pretended to be angry and said: "Last month, Lao Zhao and the others came here on a business trip. We haven't seen each other for more than ten years. We were planning to have a good get-together, but in the end, I couldn't contact you. You are such a busy man, where are you going?" Nada is on a business trip?”

"Well, I went to the Philippines in March, and then I was dragged by the people above to go to Europa. There was nothing to do there, and there was no cell phone signal at all, so I had to use public phones." Xu Dong explained helplessly.

Director Tian looked at the young man beside him and asked quickly: "Old Xu, is this your... fourth child?"

The reason why he guessed it right at once.

The main reason is that the father and son look alike, and the other party is wearing a police uniform, so it is easy to guess.

Erbao immediately saluted the two leaders:

"Hello Bai Bureau, I am a trainee police officer..."

"Relax, today is not a formal occasion." Deputy Director Bai waved his hand, "We have been friends with your dad for more than ten years, just call him uncle."

"Hello Uncle Bai! Hello Uncle Tian!"

"The young man is indeed a talented person. Old Xu, you have someone to succeed you."

Director Tian followed up with a compliment.

He is the lowest among the three. One of the other two is his immediate boss and the other is the richest man in the world. The gap between the three is a bit big.

But having said that, he has also gained a lot of glory over the years, both in his career and in his material life.

Especially in life, Lao Xu has been a great help.

Xu Dong smiled happily: "Okay, don't talk about him, let's sit down quickly. I'm looking for you two this time, mainly because I want to ask for something."

"Hey, is there something you, Old Xu, can't do?"

Deputy Director Bai was a little surprised.

Director Tian was more thoughtful. He glanced at Erbao and then guessed:

"It's not about your fourth child, is it? If I remember correctly, he just graduated this year."

Xu Dong immediately gave a thumbs up.

Erbao was not idle at this time. He was very busy serving tea, pouring water, and setting out snacks.

Deputy Director Bai looked at the exquisite and tempting plates of snacks in front of him and couldn't help but taste a piece on the spot.

"It's delicious. It tastes amazing."

"My little daughter made it. I asked her to pack two more portions. When you leave, take it back with you!" Xu Dong explained casually.

When Erbao heard this, he immediately placed two identical large food boxes next to his two uncles.

"I guessed it was Lele. The stir-fried pork she made last time. To tell you the truth, I can't help but drool when I think about it now. Lao Xu, you are so lucky to have given birth to a caring daughter. I want to You can eat whatever you want.”

Deputy Director Bai couldn't help but sigh.

Xu Dong looked proud: "You should have said it earlier. If you had said it earlier, I would have Lele fry a large plate of meat and bring it over. It only takes ten minutes."

"I am a dignified deputy director, so I need to be shameless!"

Deputy Director Bai said angrily.

"Okay, don't say I don't take care of you. Next time we have a dinner, I will send you a message to ask you in advance. Don't be polite to me. If you want to eat anything, just tell me."

"This is what you promised yourself, don't forget it?"

"I can't forget it." Xu Dong smiled and shook his head.

…

After some small talk, the group finally turned the topic to Er Bao, and Xu Dong briefly talked about his second son's work.

After hearing this, Deputy Director Bai said solemnly:

"Old Xu, I know you feel sorry for your child, but there is a saying that goes, you have to endure hardships to become a great person, and now is not the time to be reluctant to let go.

I would say that it would be good to let Xiao Xu go overseas for training for a few years. With this qualification, he can be promoted when he comes back, which will be good for his future growth. Many people in our group have come here like this. "

"I understand the truth, but our family is in a special situation."

Xu Dong sighed helplessly, and then explained:

"First of all, my fourth child has a girlfriend who is also from the police academy. The girl stayed in Sydney and he couldn't bear to separate."

"What's the point? Can't we just transfer them together?"

Deputy Director Bai suggested.

"This can only be regarded as a secondary reason. The main reason is still with Lao San and Lao Wu. One of them is going to work in the Philippines, and the other is attending university in Qiongdao. There is a high probability that they will stay there after graduation.

The reason why I want to keep the fourth child is mainly to consider for the two elderly people in the family. Of the three grandchildren, I can't keep none of them by my side, right?

Besides, our old man is in poor health. If he fails to survive one day, having a grandson by his side can make up for some regrets. "

Xu Dong explained patiently.

"Old Xu, I understand. With your family's situation like this, Xiao Xu really should stay."

Deputy Director Bai nodded subconsciously.

Upon seeing this, Director Tian immediately issued an invitation:

"Xiao Xu, do you want to come to Uncle Tian's place?"

"Uncle Tian, ​​smoke." Erbao quickly handed the other party a cigarette, and then asked, "Here, can your branch recruit my girlfriend?"

"You boy are really a hero and a beauty..."

Director Tian took the opportunity to joke.

Erbao suddenly smiled bitterly: "Uncle Tian, ​​what kind of hero am I? If we really want to talk about heroes, we have to look at you old-timers."

"Haha, what you said is true." Deputy Director Bai smiled knowingly, "More than ten years ago, including your father, which one of us was not exposed to bullets and bullets? You, Uncle Bai, and I have been in the intensive care unit three times. "

Director Tian then showed his left arm: "I almost couldn't save my arm, and your dad wasn't bad either. In the fire that happened at Zhiyi Factory, if you were a little bit unlucky, you would have lost your life."

"Okay, a good man doesn't mention his bravery."

Xu Dong waved his hand.

"Dad, Uncle Bai, Uncle Tian, ​​I would like to offer you a cup of tea instead of wine." Erbao was in awe.

"Come, let's drink!"

"I also wish Xiao Xu a bright future."

Deputy Director Bai put down his tea cup and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Xiao Xu, let me tell you, it's such a pity for your father. If he could have been transferred into our police system back then, he would definitely be doing better than me now."

"Lao Bai, I disagree with this. Lao Xu is now the richest man in the world. He controls the market and has news about him on TV every once in a while. Isn't this a more exciting life than us?"

"Oh, you're right. I just regretted his two first-class medals. If he could have given them to me, I would have been promoted to the top position long ago."

"Hehe, it's a beautiful thought. Even if I can help it, I won't give it to you. This is the honor I paid for with my life. It is an heirloom of our old Xu family."

After Xu Dong finished speaking, he looked at his second son:

"Fourth brother, you can now be regarded as inheriting your father's legacy. I will pass on those medals to you in the future. You must pass them on properly and don't lose them."

Erbao nodded seriously:

"Dad, don't worry!"

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