When will I have a long tassel?

Tang Zifeng stayed in Tengcun for a few days, learned about Tengji and all aspects of Tengcun City, and then left. Before leaving, he and Zhou Heng agreed on a plan. The basic idea was to continue to guide public opinion and put some pressure on Tengji's employees, making them feel that the only way out for Tengji was to merge with Linyiji.

Tengji has more than 5,000 employees. Of course, these people's thoughts cannot be completely consistent. Some employees do not have much resistance to the merger of the company, while other employees cannot accept it at all. What Tang Zifeng and Zhou Heng have to do is to allow the two types of people to fully collide and let the former persuade the latter, or at least suppress the latter's arrogance, thereby creating a better atmosphere for future mergers.

In order to achieve this goal, Tang Zifeng also told Zhou Heng to weaken some efforts to develop the market, and even let out some rumors that he might leave Tengji. Doing so can make the employees of the aircraft feel that the future is worrying, so they will start to look for life-saving straws.

The so-called arrogance and arrogance, in the final analysis, it is not at the end of the road. Everyone feels that life is still manageable, so naturally they don't want to succumb to others. If Zhou Heng really left and Tengji was on the verge of collapse again, everyone would be less hypocritical.

Of course, this kind of ideological change cannot be accomplished overnight. Tengji employees need to be given enough time to discuss and think. Tang Zifeng believes that facing the cruel reality, they will definitely make the right choice.

After coming out of Tengcun, Tang Zifeng returned to the capital first. The capital is now a very important transit point for Tang Zifeng. His parents have settled in the capital, and his girlfriend is studying in the capital. The Canglong Research Institute and the Machine 20 Secretariat also have offices in the capital, not to mention that the Machinery Department is also in the capital. For both business and private purposes, he needs to travel to the capital frequently. Turned.

"When you come back this time, how many days can you stay at home?"

At home in Beijing, her mother Xu Guixiang asked while helping Tang Zifeng pack the dirty clothes he brought back from his business trip.

"I can stay for three or four days. I have to go back to the department and visit a few clients." Tang Zifeng answered vaguely. His mouth was full, and the big bowl in front of him was filled with hot and fragrant chicken soup.

Hearing that he was coming back today, Xu Guixiang had stewed an old hen in advance and was waiting for him. There were also some Codonopsis pilosula and wolfberry in it, which was extremely nourishing. Although Tang Zifeng never lacks food wherever he goes, there is a kind of malnutrition, which is called mother thinks you are malnourished. Whenever Tang Zifeng is at home, Xu Guixiang will feed him lavishly, for fear that he will eat too much. not good.

"Find a time to ask Wen Jun to come to our house for a meal? I haven't seen her since the Chinese New Year." Xu Guixiang said with a smile.

In the eyes of outsiders and Tang Zifeng's parents, the relationship between Tang Zifeng and Xiao Wenjun is self-evident. When Tang Zifeng came to the capital, he would occasionally take Xiao Wenjun home for a meal. When Tang Zifeng hadn't returned to the capital for a long time, Xiao Wenjun would take the initiative to come over and chat with his parents. In the minds of the old couple, they have long regarded this girl as their prospective daughter-in-law. The only suspense is when they plan to obtain the certificate and do things.

In fact, Tang Zifeng and Xiao Wenjun have always maintained a state of aloofness. According to Xiao Wenjun's roommates Liu Yidan and Dong Xiao, the relationship between the two is platonic, and they are close to each other, but no one is the first to break through this layer of paper.

Sometimes, Tang Zifeng himself finds it quite ridiculous. The two of them have already reached this level, but they still have to pretend to be respectful to each other. Who are they trying to coax?

The reason may be that both of them enjoy the hazy feeling now, and no one wants to ruin the mood. In fact, these two people are extremely smart and can see each other's thoughts clearly. For them, language is only used to discuss technical issues. For emotional matters, one look is enough.

After hearing his mother's request, Tang Zifeng raised his head and said with a smile: "Mom, I really plan to tell you that Wenjun's father is going to the capital on a business trip tomorrow. Wenjun and I have made an appointment. Tomorrow the two families will be together. Let’s have a meal together. Let’s not eat at home. I made a reservation for Quanjude in the Asian Games Village. Let’s go there to eat.”

"What? Wenjun's father has come to the capital!" Xu Guixiang was overjoyed. "So, tomorrow is the day when the adults on both sides will meet? By the way, is her mother here?"

"Why is her mother here?" Tang Zifeng said, "Her father is here on a business trip, and we are just having a meal together."

"Can this kind of thing be convenient?" Xu Guixiang scolded, and then started to make plans again, "No, it's the first time the in-laws meet. According to the rules, we have to give a red envelope here. If it's in the countryside, it's 880 Yuan is enough. Now that we are in the city, and my in-laws are chief engineers, I think we should pay 8,800, what do you think?"

Tang Zifeng said with a smile: "8800 is not enough. Considering our family's financial situation, we have to pay 88000!"

"88,000..." Xu Guixiang thought seriously. She nodded and said, "What you said makes sense. Look, Wenjun is a Ph.D. from Tsinghua University, and you are a college student. You can be considered a high-ranking person." . My in-laws are a leader and a great scientist. Your father and I are both farmers, and we are a bit unworthy of them. So, if we don’t have enough money, we are afraid that others will pick on us."

"Are you serious?" Tang Zifeng was stunned. He originally just wanted to make a joke, but his mother became serious. It makes sense if you think about it carefully. He is the only boy in the family, and this is the only time his family will marry a daughter-in-law. His parents will definitely treat him with great dignity.

Even though his family's assets now amount to tens of millions, his parents still feel that since they are farmers, they are naturally shorter than half in front of city people, not to mention that Xiao Ming is a senior engineer who enjoys bureau-level treatment. , this is what Tang Lin and Xu Guixiang feel they need to look up to.

If you feel that there is a gap between yourself and the other party's portal, then you can only use money to fill it. Tang Zifeng casually said that he needed to pack a red envelope worth RMB 88,000, and Xu Guixiang took it seriously. She didn't even think about how big a pile of 88,000 cash was. If she photographed such a pile of cash in front of Xiao Ming, it would be strange if Xiao Ming wasn't frightened.

"Mom, you are thinking too much." Tang Zifeng couldn't laugh or cry, "Lao Xiao is just an ordinary person. I have been to Wulang several times in the past two years, and I have had dinner with Lao Xiao more than once or twice. You really There is no need to be so nervous, just treat it as a normal meeting with relatives."

"Is there anyone like you who can be a son-in-law?" Xu Guixiang was annoyed. He pulled off a sleeve and slapped Tang Zifeng on the back of the head, cursing: "What, Lao Xiao? That's your father-in-law, you have to do it too." Call me Dad, don’t be careless all day long.”

"This is what he asked me to scream, okay!" Tang Zifeng protested, covering his head, "Mom, your son is also the executive deputy director of a large state-owned factory. If he goes to their 17th office, he will also get their director's strength. Those who come out to receive them in person, Lao Xiao can only be regarded as accompanying them."

Tang Zifeng's words were a bit bragging. When he first went to No. 17, he was indeed a bit insignificant in front of Xiao Ming. When he was drunk, he even patted Xiao Ming on the shoulder and called Xiao Ming brothers. But later on, his relationship with Xiao Wenjun became closer and closer, and he did not dare to be too presumptuous when he saw Xiao Ming again.

In the past two years, he has been to No. 17 School several times. He was also invited to have dinner at Xiao Ming's home and was inspected by his mother-in-law. Xiao Ming's initial impression of him was not particularly good, which was of course also influenced by Qin Zhongnian. But later, Xiao Ming became more and more fond of him. Especially after Tang Zifeng was appointed as the executive deputy director of Linyiji and took charge of the work, Xiao Ming became more and more relieved about this prospective son-in-law. In Xiao Ming's view, the organization has a sharp eye. Since the organization can entrust Tang Zifeng with important responsibilities, it means that this young man's talent and moral character are above the standard. What reason does he have to dislike this young man?

When he was in No. 17, Tang Zifeng called Xiao Ming Chief Engineer Xiao in front of other people, but in private he called him Uncle Xiao, which was very sweet. Tang Zifeng only dared to talk about the title "Lao Xiao" behind his back, just for fun.

Xu Guixiang didn't know about this situation, so she said angrily: "That was when we were working, and now it's time for adults at home to meet. Do you plan to call your father-in-law Lao Xiao when we meet?"

"That's not the case. Wen Jun is by the side. We have to save face for her." Tang Zifeng muttered in a low voice.

"You are smart." Xu Guixiang said angrily.

Tang Zifeng said: "Mom, I will listen to you on the issue of address. But when it comes to red envelopes, you must not give them. You will scare my father-in-law away. My father-in-law is an honest child..., uh, I mean, he is an honest man and doesn’t understand these worldly things. In fact, I found so many jobs for his daughter and earned so much money. My husband-in-law’s house in Wulang is equivalent to being given to them by me. I bought it, do you think you need any more red envelopes?"

"Earn money, make money. It is our rule over there that the man should give a red envelope when the in-laws meet for the first time. It would be inappropriate not to give it to someone else..." Xu Guixiang said calmly. Tang Zifeng was so sure that she couldn't insist on it. Who knows what the tempers of people in this city are like. If people really don't like this, if she insists on handing them red envelopes, it will embarrass them. .

The plan to give red envelopes was rejected, so Xu Guixiang began to think about other etiquette. She made an urgent call to call Tang Lin back from work in the company and informed him of the incident. Then, the old couple got busy like headless flies, preparing gifts and looking for suitable clothes. While busy, they nervously discussed what to say and how to say it when meeting the prospective in-laws, and even Detailed plans have been made for how many teeth should be exposed when smiling.

"You can make up your own mind. I'd better go to the company first." Tang Zifeng couldn't stand the excitement of the old couple, so he picked up his bag and went out.