My Courtyard Refuge

Stepping on the Back

Until lunch time, the big leader still didn’t come over after all, Xu Dong was disappointed for a long time.

But today is May Day, and there are physical activities, so it is rare to have extra meals in the cafeteria. Although there are no meat dishes, there are a few vegetarian dishes that are full of oil and water, and even Xu Dong has a big appetite.

The tree planting activities continued in the afternoon.

After all, Section Chief Li is getting old, and his physical strength is gradually failing to keep up. This is all right, and the heavy work is all on Xu Dong.

After a whole day, Xu Dong was so tired that his back was sore and he had a hard time getting off work. Unexpectedly, Mr. Liao spoke again.

“Comrades, it’s lukewarm in the evening, so why don’t we take advantage of the victory and work two hours overtime? What do you think?”

“That’s a good proposal!”

“President Liao has a high moral character.”

“Papa…”

The big boss has spoken, so naturally no one will object.

Xu Dong put on his gloves again, and couldn’t help complaining: “I really don’t understand Mr. Liao’s mind, isn’t it good to go off work normally?”

“You can ask me if you don’t understand!” Section Chief Li smiled.

“Uncle Li, tell me quickly, what’s going on here?” Xu Dong asked curiously.

Section Chief Li pointed to the north side, and explained: “The news from Zhongshan Park said that the end will be delayed by an hour, so we can’t be earlier than the big leader, right?

If he didn’t even have this awareness, Mr. Liao wouldn’t be in his current position.

Don’t dawdle, hurry up and work. After a while, Mr. Liao will probably come to condolences, and the young people should sweat more. ”

“The big leader also planted a tree for a day?”

Xu Dong couldn’t figure it out. It stands to reason that the big leader has a lot of opportunities every day. Even if he participates in tree planting activities, it is more of a symbolic meaning, and there is no need to do it personally.

Section Chief Li shook his head and said: “What’s so strange about this, it shows that the leaders attach great importance to this tree planting activity, so don’t make wild guesses.”

Xu Dong has a brain hole, he thinks that the big bosses are probably discussing some confidential matters through tree planting activities.

The reason for choosing tree planting activities is the same as playing golf. The outdoor area is large and it is not easy to be monitored.

It is also easy to understand working overtime for an hour, which shows that the bosses have not yet reached a consensus and need to continue to discuss.

Xu Dong said his guess, and Section Chief Li looked at the “successor” in front of him with some surprise. Apart from other things, this brain is very flexible.

“Okay, this matter has nothing to do with us, let’s plant trees!”

An hour later, as Section Chief Li said, Mr. Liao came to offer his condolences in person.

“Hello Mr. Liao!”

At the same time, Xu Dong wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, looking like he was working hard.

Section Chief Li hurried over with a bottle of mineral water: “Mr. Liao, drink water.”

“No need, don’t boil this water, it’s a waste if you can’t finish it.”

“You are too thrifty.”

“The above has long said that we must carry forward the spirit of saving, and we must lead by example.”

“Yes, you are quite right.”

“Well, Lao Li, you have worked hard today.” Mr. Liao spoke very kindly.

“You worked hard too.”

===Section 126===

“Who is this young man? I don’t seem to have any impression?” Mr. Liao asked Xu Dong, who was on the side.

Section Chief Li replied: “He is a new employee in our section, named Xu Dong, and he has been working for less than a year.”

“Really, young man, do a good job.”

“Thank you Mr. Liao for your encouragement.”

Mr. Liao’s time was precious, and he left after chatting for a few words. This was the first time Xu Dong had a face-to-face conversation with the big boss, and it was not easy.

It was a little after seven o’clock in the evening, and it was getting dark. With Mr. Liao’s departure, the tree planting activity finally came to an end.

In less than five minutes, everyone at the scene left cleanly, except for Xu Dong, who had to stay to finish.

“Boss, what should I do with the remaining drink bottles?” The big head ran over and asked.

“Don’t take it back, find a trash can and throw it away!” Xu Dong ordered.

The big head was a little bit reluctant: “Boss, this bottle costs five yuan each, it’s too wasteful to throw it away.”

“It’s still five yuan. The tree planting activities are over, and this bottle can be sold for fifty cents, which is considered a high price.”

“No way?” Da Tou was a little dumbfounded.

“Forget it, if you are reluctant to throw it away, you can take it back yourself!” Xu Dong waved his hand.

In the end, more than 100 bottles were sold to the old lady who came to collect the waste, and they were sold for 50 yuan.

…

When I got home, it was almost eight o’clock.

“Dad, why did you come back so late?” Lele ran over and hugged Dad.

His body was a little dirty, so Xu Dong pulled the little padded jacket away: “Didn’t Dad call, he has to work overtime tonight, is your fever better?”

Lele caught a cold again last night. The flu does not exist once and for all. If you don’t pay attentionwill relapse.

“I don’t have a fever anymore. If you don’t believe me, touch my forehead.”

Xu Dong tried it with the back of his hand, and sure enough, the fever was gone, and the symptoms were much lighter than last time. It seems that there is no need to ask for leave tomorrow.

“Well, where’s your sister?”

“My sister has gone to Xiaoyun’s house.”

This time only Lele was recruited, but Keke was safe and sound. In order to prevent infection, the two needed to be separated, and Keke simply went to play with his new friend next door.

“Okay, you watch TV obediently. Dad has worked all day and smells of sweat. He’s going to take a bath.”

Although the temperature did not exceed 40 degrees in May, it was still uncomfortable at more than 30 degrees. Xu Dong felt that he was sweating more today than last month combined.

“Wow, no wonder Dad smells so bad, it stinks to death.” Lele ran away holding his nose.

“Little heartless!” Xu Dong smiled and shook his head.

After taking a shower, Coco finally came back.

Dad Xu put the hot food on the dining table, and Xu Dong was also very hungry, wheezing, his stomach was full in less than ten minutes.

During the May Day holiday, Xu Ting fell ill, and Ma Lingling needed to take care of her mother at home, so the siblings did not come this time.

After dinner, Xu Dong went into the bedroom early. He hadn’t done physical work for a long time, and his back was sore from exhaustion.

“Dong dong dong… Dad, my sister and I are coming in!” Lele knocked on the door.

“Come in!” Xu Dong lay on the bed and didn’t want to move.

Ke Ke poked her head out from the crack of the door, “Dad, Lele said that you are too tired from work today, would you like me and my sister to help you step on your back?”

“No need, Dad will be fine after a night of sleep.” Xu Dong quickly refused.

When they were young, the twins often helped their father to step on their backs, but as the two sisters grew stronger and liked to be mischievous, Xu Dong no longer dared to ask the little padded jacket to help.

The twins didn’t care about this, they climbed onto the bed with bare feet.

“Be gentle, Dad’s waist is about to break.”

“Dad, I’m already very light.”

As they were talking here, the next second, Lele knelt heavily on his father’s back, and Xu Dong suffered a critical blow instantly, and his internal organs were about to be displaced.

Can’t go on.

“Okay, Dad is going to bed, you two should go to bed quickly, and Mom will call later to make rounds.”

After coaxing for a long time and making a lot of promises, Xu Dong finally fooled the two little demon kings away.