Chapter 1097 Li Xia
About half an hour later, Shao Heping called Song Yuanchao.
On the phone, Shao Heping apologized to Song Yuanchao and told him that he had a meeting today and had some other things to arrange after the meeting. He had no time to pick up Song Yuanchao and did not call him back in time.
Song Yuanchao said that these were all trivial matters, he had already arrived, and it was up to Shao Heping to decide how to make the next arrangements .
Shao Heping smiled and said okay, in that case, let him wait at his residence for a while, he would meet with a few people to discuss some things later, so he asked his secretary to pick up Song Yuanchao first, and then take Song Yuanchao to his home. They would meet at Shao Heping's home today and give him a welcome treat.
Song Yuanchao agreed immediately, and knowing that Shao Heping was busy, he didn't say much to him and then hung up the phone.
At around six o'clock in the afternoon, Shao Heping's secretary drove here alone, picked up Song Yuanchao and left the guesthouse.
Song Yuanchao drove to the compound where Shao Heping lived. The entrance and exit here were much stricter. If it wasn't for Shao Heping's secretary driving in person and putting a pass in front of the car, ordinary people couldn't get in at all. When they arrived at a slightly older courtyard, Song Yuanchao knew that this was Shao Heping's current home. He opened the door and got out of the car. It was Shao Heping's wife Li Xia who greeted Song Yuanchao.
Shao Heping was once Lin Daoyuan's secretary, so his family Song Yuanchao was no stranger to him. Shao Heping's wife Li Xia also worked in the government, but she had always been doing work in the Women's Federation and other fields. This time when Shao Heping was transferred to southern Hunan, Li Xia followed him from Qiongdao, just a few days later than Shao Heping. Now she is almost the same as when she was in Qiongdao, but she is not in the Women's Federation because she will retire soon due to age. She simply went to the Federation of Trade Unions to take up the position of director.
"Sister Li, I haven't seen you for a while. You look much better than the last time we met." When he saw Li Xia, Song Yuanchao greeted her warmly and handed her a gift he had specially prepared.
"Yuanchao, you're really something. You're here so you can just come. What else do you bring? Are you so polite?" Li Xia hadn't seen Song Yuanchao for a long time. She warmly invited him into the house and said this with a hint of complaint.
"It's a small gift. Yan Zi asked me to bring it to you. Besides, don't you know Brother Shao's temper? If I really bring a lot of stuff, he would kick me out." Song Yuanchao said cheerfully. What he brought was indeed a small gift, a small jewelry box that was not very eye-catching. Inside was a small gadget that Lin Yan prepared for Li Xia. In addition to this, Song Yuanchao also brought a few tea cakes for Shao Heping. These tea cakes were Song Yuanchao's personal collection and could not be bought outside.
"Thank Yan Zi for me. I haven't seen her for a long time. How is she now?" Li Xia happily took the gift handed to her by Song Yuanchao and asked about Lin Yan's situation.
Song Yuanchao told Li Xia that Lin Yan was doing well and had been living in Shanghai. She had not been to the advertising company very often, and the main work was handled by the professional managers below. Because her daughter-in-law Qin Wenhui's belly was getting bigger and bigger, she had been taking care of her these days, so she did not go to Yanjing.
"Good! That's great!" Li Xia nodded repeatedly and said with emotion, "In the blink of an eye, we are all grandparents. You and Yanzi can rest assured that Wenhui has a child now. I heard that Yangming is now in Si Te? Is he doing well? Yuan Chao, you are so lucky, you have a son and a daughter and will soon have many children and grandchildren."
"No matter how lucky I am, I can't compare to you." Song Yuanchao smiled and waved his hands: "Shao Ge and you have already become grandparents, Yan Zi and I still have to wait, the difference is so big that we can't catch up even if we flatter."
"What are you talking about? How old are you to still make such a joke? How can this be compared?" Li Xia laughed happily. She and Shao Heping were older than Song Yuanchao and Lin Yan. When Song Yuanchao was admitted to university and reunited with Lin Yan, Shao Heping and Li Xia had been married for two years and even had a child.
By the way, I asked about Li Xia's children. She and Shao Heping's son went abroad to study a few years ago, and stayed abroad after graduating with a doctorate. He also found his wife abroad, a local Chinese.
Now the couple is living well abroad and has several children, which Shao Heping and his wife are very satisfied with. Shao Heping also knows that his son has never thought of pursuing a career in politics, and it is fine for him to be an ordinary person. He has a good career and his income is considered middle class or above abroad. It is enough for his children and grandchildren to live a happy life.
Of course, with the relationship between Song Yuanchao and Shao Heping, Song Yuanchao would definitely help the child when he was abroad, but Song Yuanchao never told Shao Heping about his help, but Li Xia knew about it. In addition, they knew each other for a long time and had always had a good relationship, so Li Xia never treated Song Yuanchao as an outsider.
Sitting in the living room, drinking tea and chatting, they couldn't help but talk about the past. Li Xia lamented that since she followed Shao Heping to Qiongdao, she and Lin Yan have met too few times. It was better in the past, everyone was close and it was easy to meet, not like now, where they only meet a few times a year.
"Sister Li, when Wenhui gives birth, Yanzi will be relieved. You know her personality well. Now that Wenhui is so pregnant, she is in no mood to leave Shanghai. By the way, Sister Li, if you have nothing to do, why don't you stay in Shanghai for a few days? Just stay at my house and have a good time with Yanzi and Luo Lin."
Li Xia was immediately tempted, but after thinking about it, she shook her head: "Your brother Shao has just been here for a short time. He has too many things to do and is very busy every day. It would be better if I was here. I can't help with work, but I can still take care of his daily life. What will happen to him if I go to Shanghai? I don't feel at ease leaving it to the staff. Besides, your Wenhui is pregnant now, and it would be troublesome for me to go there. I will go there after Wenhui gives birth, and I will stay for a few more days then."
"Okay! Then it's a deal?" Song Yuanchao said with a laugh.
"What do you mean it's a deal? What agreement did you reach without telling me? Song Yuanchao, you're not going to fool my wife while I'm away, are you? Do you want me to make a mistake?" At this moment, the door opened from the outside and Shao Heping came back.
As soon as he entered the door, he heard Song Yuanchao's words. Shao Heping deliberately scolded him with a stern face, but there was a deep smile in his eyes.
"What nonsense are you talking about? How old are you? You're a senior official, but you don't even know how to talk. Song Yuanchao just asked me to stay in Shanghai for a few days and get together with Yan Zi and the others." Li Xia rolled her eyes at her husband. Shao Heping laughed, handed the bag to Li Xia, and then sat down next to Song Yuanchao.
"It's really unfortunate today. I had a sudden meeting. Otherwise, I could have come back earlier."
"It's okay, I was just chatting with Sister Li . Besides, I know you are busy with work. By the way, you have been here for more than three months, how do you feel?" Song Chaoyuan handed Shao Heping a cigarette and asked with a smile.
Shao Heping took the cigarette, lit it with the lighter handed to him by Song Yuanchao, took a puff and sighed: "In one word, there are so many things to think about..."
"What? Not going well?"
"How can work go smoothly? It's always like this." Shao Heping shook his head.
In the previous telephone communication, Song Yuanchao heard Shao Heping mention a few times that although his job transfer this time was supported by his superiors, and the squad leader and deputy squad leader got along well after coming to southern Hunan, he still encountered many difficulties in the actual work, which was also what Shao Heping was helpless about.
This time, Shao Heping asked Song Yuanchao to come over. On the one hand, he wanted to talk to Song Yuanchao about the situation here, and at the same time, he also hoped that Song Yuanchao would give him advice from a business perspective. On the other hand, Song Yuanchao was not an outsider. There were not many people with whom he could truly confide, such as cadres of Shao Heping's level. Moreover, he had just arrived in Xiangnan. Sometimes, except for his wife Li Xia, he could talk about things in private, and even his secretary rarely talked about things other than work.
But Song Yuanchao was different. Their relationship was not ordinary. It was more of a personal friendship than a matter of interests. Moreover, every time Shao Heping chatted with Song Yuanchao, he could gain some insights. This was one of the main reasons why he was eager for Song Yuanchao to come and meet him.
Because it was almost time for dinner, Shao Heping didn't say much. Song Yuanchao understood and chatted with Shao Heping about some common topics, and also talked about Lin Daoyuan's current health condition.
"If I really don't have time, I really want to go and meet my old leader." Shao Heping said with emotion.
"I spoke to the old man on the phone before I came here, and he told me to tell you six words: ' Keep calm and walk slowly.'"
Shao Heping read these six words and nodded silently: "Old leader is still insightful. These six words speak the essence. Aid Korea. When I recover here, I will leave for Yanjing to see the old leader. Please thank him for his teachings on my behalf."
"It's my duty." Song Yuanchao said with a smile, and then talked about the situation of Song Yangming and Qin Wenhui. Shao Heping listened very seriously and asked a few questions with concern from time to time. When he learned that everyone was fine, he smiled with relief.
Dinner was prepared by the housekeeping staff. It was delicious, but there were no delicacies from land or sea, just some ordinary home-cooked dishes.
After the food was served, Li Xia went to call Shao Heping and Song Yuanchao, and the two of them stood up and walked towards the restaurant. Since Song Yuanchao came today, Shao Heping, who seldom drank, opened a bottle of aged Moutai and not only filled it up for Song Yuanchao, but also had a drink with Li Xia.
During the meal, they talked about common topics, and drinking was just the same thing, so no one drank too much. After the meal, Shao Heping stood up, and Song Yuanchao nodded to Li Xia knowingly. Li Xia naturally understood that her husband and Song Yuanchao had something to talk about next, so she made them a pot of tea and sent it to the study, and she deliberately closed the door when she left.
The two of them sat on the sofa in the study and lit a cigarette each. Shao Heping didn't speak for a while while smoking, as if he was considering which thing to start with. Song Yuanchao was not in a hurry either, and waited quietly. After a while, Shao Heping finally spoke.
