Wu Xiaohui left Luo Fei’s place, beaming with pride. Her nephew actually became a team leader in the criminal police squad! This was not just a matter of saving face, but something closely tied to her own family interests. Having a nephew as a team leader in the criminal police squad meant that the family would definitely be taken care of in the future.
Upon returning to the residential area of the power bureau, Wu Xiaohui greeted familiar neighbors with a wide smile. Several people even asked if she had found money, to which Wu Xiaohui replied, it was something even more delightful than finding money.
Initially, Wu Xiaohui returned home in a cheerful mood, but as soon as she opened the door and saw her husband Zhao Changfa and daughter Zhao Zhenzhen, her mood instantly turned upside down.
She saw Zhao Changfa and Zhao Zhenzhen each engrossed in their phones on the sofa. At this time, they weren’t even preparing dinner. Thinking of her nephew who had just recently graduated and was already promoted to a leadership position in the criminal police squad, what about Zhao Changfa? He hadn’t even become a section chief after all these years. Wu Xiaohui became even angrier.
"Play, play, you two only know how to play on your phones. What else do you do? As a father, you’re not like a father, Zhao Changfa. All you do is play mahjong on your phone all day. Have you thought about why you can’t even get promoted to a section chief after working so many years at the power bureau?" Wu Xiaohui yelled directly at Zhao Changfa on the sofa.
Zhao Changfa, who was happily playing mahjong on the sofa, was startled by the yelling, causing him to almost drop his phone. He froze, not daring to move an inch.
"And you, Zhao Zhenzhen, how long do you think you have until the college entrance exam? Instead of studying properly, you just watch videos all day. How do you expect to get into any school with this attitude?" After scolding Zhao Changfa, Wu Xiaohui turned to scold her daughter Zhao Zhenzhen.
Zhao Zhenzhen, scolded by her mother, obediently put down her phone, not daring to move.
After yelling twice, Wu Xiaohui’s emotions subsided. She looked at the frightened Zhao Changfa and Zhao Zhenzhen and found it both infuriating and amusing.
"Really, neither father nor daughter give me a moment’s peace," Wu Xiaohui muttered to herself as she walked into the kitchen to prepare dinner.
In the living room, Zhao Changfa and Zhao Zhenzhen exchanged glances.
"Dad, what set mom off this time? She came home and started yelling," Zhao Zhenzhen asked softly. Zhao Changfa shook his head, "I have no idea."
Just as they were exchanging softly, Wu Xiaohui emerged from the kitchen again, scaring the two into quickly shutting their mouths.
"Xiaofei got promoted to team leader in the criminal police squad. Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, and we’re going to celebrate there. Later, go buy some things from the supermarket. After breakfast tomorrow, we’ll head to my sister’s place," Wu Xiaohui said and turned back to the kitchen.
"Uh... Zhenzhen, what did your mom just say?" Zhao Changfa asked Zhao Zhenzhen next to him, hardly daring to believe what he heard about Luo Fei’s promotion.
Zhao Zhenzhen rolled her eyes at Zhao Changfa: "Mom said Luo Fei got promoted to team leader, and we’re going to Aunt’s house for lunch tomorrow."
"Luo Fei got promoted? How is that possible? He just graduated not long ago," Zhao Changfa still couldn’t believe it.
"Why not? Why is it impossible? Look how excellent Xiaofei is, having won so many awards after joining the workforce. Not only did he get promoted, but Luo Fei is also an Outstanding Police Officer of the Year. Only three people got this honor in Ningjiang County: Luo Fei, their criminal police captain, and one from the narcotics squad..." Wu Xiaohui kept talking.
"This kid Luo Fei, truly needs to be viewed in a new light after three days. Previously, I thought he was too introverted to have great prospects. Who could have expected such a significant change after he started working," Zhao Changfa remarked after hearing Wu Xiaohui, thinking Luo Fei had limitless potential.
"Indeed. Now Xiaofei has completely transformed from who he was before. He’s so disciplined and organized, whether in dealing with people or handling matters, he’ll surely be a great leader in the future," Wu Xiaohui confidently commented.
"Mom, since when did you learn to read fortunes?" Zhao Zhenzhen interjected jokingly.
Wu Xiaohui glared at Zhao Zhenzhen and then said, "Look at you. You’re not far off in age from Xiaofei, yet compared to him, you’re just a kid."
"What do you mean not far off? Luo Fei is six years older than me, okay?" Zhao Zhenzhen retorted, unimpressed.
"What’s with Luo Fei? Call him brother; don’t be disrespectful," Wu Xiaohui glared at Zhao Zhenzhen again for referring to Luo Fei by name.
"Yes, Zhenzhen, you can’t call him like you used to. You two were both young back then, so no one minded, but now that you’re older, calling like that would be seen as ill-mannered," Zhao Changfa advised from the side.
The next day, New Year’s Eve.
Shortly after breakfast, uncle, aunt, second aunt, and second uncle all arrived at Luo Fei’s place.
Luckily, the rented house was big enough this time. Otherwise, with so many people, there wouldn’t have been enough room in the previous one.
At noon, Luo Fei chatted with uncle Wu Zhiwei and second uncle Zhao Changfa. With the wisdom of two lifetimes, Luo Fei was quite mature, so despite the age gap with his uncle and second uncle, he could still have engaging conversations with them.