Mixed in the last days as a salted fish

Chapter 363 "Corruption"

In the evening, Yang Huaqing rang the office of Xia Congwen's Chief of Staff, intending to invite him to stay and have dinner together.

In fact, she didn't need anyone else to remind her, she also knew that the person in front of her was her husband's absolute confidant, and in ancient times, he was also a figure of Zhuge Liang's level.

Her husband also reminded her that she must treat each other with courtesy.

Xia Congwen waved his hand and declined politely: "Madam, your kindness... I appreciate it, but I have already promised my old lady at home that I will go back to have dinner..."

"Why don't you send someone to pick up my aunt? Speaking of which, I don't seem to have met my aunt yet? I just took the opportunity to meet tonight."

Yang Huaqing suggested.

"Next time! It's really not good today. Our family, Jingyi, wants to bring her boyfriend to the house. There is no one at home."

Xia Jingyi is Xia Congwen's only granddaughter.

Almost 30 years old, still single.

Yang Huaqing immediately expressed her understanding, and then sent her blessings: "Uncle Xia, congratulations, you have finally settled your mind."

"It's still early, and I don't know if the two of them can achieve a positive result in the end." Xia Congwen said cautiously.

After all, I have had similar experiences before.

On the way to apply for a marriage certificate, the young couple had a quarrel over a trivial matter, and the marriage ended up falling apart.

"Jingyi is beautiful and virtuous, are you afraid that she won't be able to get married?" Yang Huaqing praised against her will.

In fact, many people in the circle know that Chief of Staff Xia has a spoiled granddaughter who can't bear any grievances since she was a child, and has a temper even worse than the eldest lady.

She originally wanted to match the other party and her younger brother, but when she inquired, she found that this was a huge pit, so she immediately gave up the idea.

Xia Congwen suddenly showed a smile: "Then I will borrow your good words, and I hope it will be successful this time."

"By the way, what does Jingyi's boyfriend do?"

Yang Huaqing asked casually.

"It's also within the system. I work in the Ministry of Environmental Protection. As a small clerk, I'm actually pretty good-looking, gentle and gentle, but I'm a bit introverted and don't like socializing." Xia Congwen replied.

After all, it is related to the happiness of his granddaughter, and he has already investigated the specific situation of the other party.

"As long as Jingyi likes it, it's fine. Besides, introverted people are suitable for living without making troubles."

Yang Huaqing sincerely advised.

It is difficult for ordinary people to accept a delicate and willful master like Xia Jingyi, unless it is someone with ulterior motives.

Otherwise, only those who have no opinion and are very honest are the most suitable candidates for marriage.

Of course, with Xia Congwen's current political status and connections, the man will not suffer. After all, with the father-in-law's paving the way, his official career will definitely go much smoother.

Xia Congwen heard the words, and echoed with a smile: "It's true, I don't expect Jingyi to have much success now, I just hope that she can live a happy life."

"What's so difficult about it? Don't worry." Yang Huaqing paused, and continued: "When the date is confirmed, don't forget to send me an invitation card. I also want to ask for a glass of wedding wine to be happy. "

"Madam, you are too polite. It is our Jingyi's blessing to invite you."

Xia Congwen complimented.

Yang Huaqing smiled and waved her hands, and then left the office. When she reappeared, she had a large black bag in her hand, which looked very heavy.

Xia Congwen asked subconsciously: "Madam, what is this?"

"There are some bacon in the bag. Today is your family's big day. Take it home and add another dish."

After Yang Huaqing finished speaking, she handed over the bag.

Xia Congwen waved his hands again and again: "It's too expensive, I can't take it, you'd better take it back!"

He just glanced at it, and there was at least twenty catties of bacon in the bag, which was completely beyond his expectation. You must know that usually, the Consul's family would give him some snacks and snacks at most.

This is the first time I have seen so much meat.

Yang Huaqing put the bag in his hand aside, and at the same time persuaded patiently:

"Uncle Xia, Jingyi is going to get married soon. Although it can't be a big event, the wedding banquet shouldn't be too shabby. Treat these meats as gifts from our husband and wife in advance. Besides, you know the situation of our family, really. There is no shortage of these things.”

"Okay, then I'll have the cheek to accept it."

Xia Congwen hesitated for a moment, but finally accepted the gift.

It is also a helpless move to say.

In the recent period, the Executive Yuan has cut welfare severely. Inevitably, his side has also been greatly affected. Although he is not hungry yet, the quality of life will definitely be greatly reduced.

With these bacon, not only can he help his granddaughter hold a decent wedding banquet, but also improve the quality of life at home. He can't find a reason to refuse.

Seeing that the other party had accepted the gift, Yang Huaqing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, then changed the subject and asked about the distribution of the cans.

Xia Congwen immediately reported: "Except for those who asked for leave and those who went on a visit with the consul, everyone else has already received it."

"Okay, what are you going to do next?"

"Ma'am, don't worry, I have already ordered that those who have family members here, arrange someone to deliver them to the door tomorrow, and the rest can only be kept for them temporarily, and they will be returned to the original owners when they come back. Anyway, these cans have a long shelf life. , it won’t break.”

Xia Congwen replied.

Yang Huaqing nodded, and casually reminded: "We must strengthen supervision, and don't allow people to take advantage of loopholes."

"Don't worry, I will check it myself when all the cans are released."

Xia Congwen solemnly promised.

……

An hour later, Xia Congwen finally arrived home in an official employee community in the Lingding New District of the capital.

The community was only built last year, mainly to solve the housing problem of the people in the system. After all, housing prices in the capital are the highest in the world. Except for a very small number of wealthy people, including official employees, most people cannot afford houses.

But let me clarify first that these houses are similar to public rental housing, and the occupants only have the right of residence, not property rights. However, the living conditions are much better than public rental housing, and the supporting facilities are more complete.

Of course, in order to block the crowd, the rent of houses in official employee communities is generally three times higher than that of public rental housing, but even so, it is worth it, after all, the rent of public rental housing is very low.

Even if it is tripled on this basis, it is only a thousand dollars, and it is not a big burden for official employees who hold iron rice bowls.

"Dong dong dong..."

Xia Congwen held a briefcase in his left hand and bacon in his right, looking beaming.

It was Mrs. Xia who opened the door, with a hint of displeasure on her face: "It's fine in normal times, but today is the Dragon Boat Festival, why do you have to work overtime?"

Xia Congwen didn't answer, but looked into the room: "Where are Jingyi and Xiao Zhou? Haven't come here yet?"

"It's already in the afternoon. Maybe it's because the house is too boring. The two of them went to the cinema. They should be back soon." Mrs. Xia replied.

"That's just right." Xia Congwen handed the bag to his wife, "I brought back a piece of bacon, cut it off quickly, and add some meat dishes later."

When Mrs. Xia heard that there was bacon, her eyes lit up immediately, and she quickly took the bag from her wife, her face full of curiosity:

"Didn't you say canned food? Why is there bacon?"

"The canned food is also in it, and the bacon was given to me by the consul's wife in private."

Xia Congwen simply explained.

"Hey...why is it so heavy?"

Mrs. Xia felt her hands sink, and the black bag almost fell to the ground.

Xia Congwen looked complacent: "It's about 20 catties, of course it's heavy."

Upon hearing this, Madam Xia immediately opened the bag, and there were only two cans inside, only a large lump of bacon, and it was fat pork belly.

"I'll weigh it."

Soon, Mrs. Xia's surprised voice came from the kitchen: "Lao Xia, it's terrible, he actually weighs 28 catties. If you have time later, take me to the governor's mansion. I want to thank him in person."

"Don't be so troublesome. On the day of Jingyi's wedding, the consul's wife will come to attend the wedding."

Xia Congwen waved his hand.

"Really? That's a good thing. If the consul can't come back, it's the same with the first lady."

Mrs. Xia breathed a sigh of relief.

Xia Congwen took off his coat and hurriedly urged, "Hurry up and cook, you don't need to put away those two cans, let Xiao Zhou take them back later."

"The two of them haven't gotten married yet? I don't know if it will work out in the end, so don't let it go in vain..."

Mrs. Xia was a little reluctant.

Although their big family all work in the system and live a decent life, there is still a big gap compared with those real rich families.

Take meat as an example, their family used to only eat meat once or twice a month at most, and they kept their children close, so the adults basically just smelled it.

Since some time ago, the ration subsidy has been completely cancelled. If it weren't for the fact that there was still some food in the house, he might have been hungry.

Xia Congwen waved his hand: "Who made our precious granddaughter like him? Compared with Jingyi's happiness, let alone two cans, I am willing to give away these meats."

Madam Xia silently put the two cans aside, and said worriedly:
"Old Xia, do you think Jingyi can succeed this time? If this drags on, she will really become an old girl."

"Don't worry, Xiao Zhou is a good kid. I think he has great hopes." Xia Congwen smiled, and then comforted him: "Okay, young people nowadays usually get married later, even if it doesn't work out this time, And next time, there's nothing to worry about."

"To put it bluntly, you will know when you go outside for a while, the older you are, the harder it is to get married."

Mrs. Xia said angrily.

After finishing speaking, without waiting for her wife to respond, she went into the kitchen to cook, and was going to add two more dishes, one steamed bacon and one fried bacon with green peppers.

After a while, the smell of meat came from the kitchen. Xia Congwen swallowed. The last time he ate meat was three months ago. Because of temporary overtime, the consul took him to eat a meal of dumplings stuffed with pork. .

At the same time, there was a "bang".

Xia Congwen raised his head and looked in the direction of the gate. It turned out that his granddaughter and Xiao Zhou had returned.

Seeing Grandpa, Xia Jingyi immediately stepped forward and hugged him: "Old Comrade Xia, do you miss me?"

"Lady, don't let Xiao Zhou see the joke." Xia Congwen reminded casually.

Under his strict discipline, several grandchildren saw him like a mouse sees a cat, and only the only granddaughter was willing to get close to him.

This is why he only favors his granddaughter.

"Dare he?" Xia Jingyi let go of her grandfather, turned around and shook her fist at her boyfriend.

Xiao Zhou showed a bit of shyness, and came over to greet him, "Xia Mu... Hello, Grandpa Xia!"

"Xiao Zhou, don't be restrained, sit down quickly."

Xia Congwen pointed to the sofa beside him.

Just as Xiao Zhou was about to sit down, he heard his girlfriend yelling, "Why is it so delicious? Did grandma make something delicious?"

"We'll have a big meal tonight, with bacon."

Xia Congwen replied with a smile.

"Really? I'll go to the kitchen."

Xia Jingyi turned around and ran towards the kitchen. You could tell from her body shape that she was usually greedy.

After the granddaughter left, Xia Congwen chatted with Xiao Zhou about some recent current events and news, and also wanted to investigate this "prospective grandson-in-law" through the conversation.

The result is quite satisfactory, he saw the right person.

Soon, Xia Jingyi returned to the living room, but her mouth was greasy, she knew without asking, she must have eaten in the kitchen just now.

"Grandpa, are you embezzling again?"

Xia Jingyi's words were surprising.

Xiao Zhou on the side was stunned for a moment.

"Cough..." Xia Congwen almost choked on his saliva, and immediately "rebuked" with a straight face: "Don't talk nonsense, speaking of it, these bacon is a wedding gift from the consul's wife to you and Xiao Zhou."

"You mean the first lady, Yang Huaqing?"

Xia Jingyi couldn't help but feel refreshed.

She is the most honorable woman in the Federation. She has wanted to know her for a long time, but it is a pity that Grandpa, an old man, has never introduced her to her, nor brought her to the governor's mansion as a guest, saying that he should avoid suspicion.

Xia Congwen nodded: "That's right, I hope you two will fix the wedding time as soon as possible. The consul's wife said that she will attend your wedding at that time."

"Really? Then I'm getting married tomorrow."

Xia Jingyi said impatiently.

Xia Congwen rubbed his temples, feeling a little tired, and he reminded: "Don't worry, you two should discuss it after you go back. If you have no objections, see your parents again, and then we can confirm the date of marriage."

"Ah? So troublesome? My dad and the others are in Australia, how do they get there so far away?" Xia Jingyi frowned.

Her dad works for a coal company over there in Sydney.

Haven't been back for over two years.

"Go by boat." Xia Congwen glared at his granddaughter, and then said earnestly: "After all, marriage is a major event, how can you bypass your parents? That's all right, I will come forward in person and invite you two A month's leave should be enough to go back and forth."

Xiao Zhou tugged at his girlfriend's arm, and rushed to say, "Jingyi, grandpa is right, uncles and aunts... no matter what... I have to meet with you, this is the minimum courtesy."

"Alright then, this trip will be considered as an early honeymoon." Xia Jingyi had no choice but to accept it.

Seeing that his girlfriend agreed, Xiao Zhou finally breathed a sigh of relief, as long as he can communicate.

On the contrary, if the girlfriend doesn't listen to the persuasion at all, and keeps messing around blindly, then he must carefully consider whether to give up this relationship.

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(End of this chapter)