Chapter 1249: Father-in-law and Son-in-law, but Even More So, Kindred Spirits!

There was some movement outside the door, and Du Xiaofeng walked in carrying a bag: "These are local specialties I bought when Old Xie and I were traveling. Here, have some to taste. Oh, Tang Ye is back!"

Tang Ye hurried over and took the initiative to greet her: "Aunt, hello, how have you been lately?"

Du Xiaofeng responded with a smile: "My health is fine, it's just that my luck hasn't been great; I've been losing money playing mahjong lately."

Xiao Qin quickly took the bag from her hands and comforted her softly: "That's just how mahjong is, there's winning and losing. If you always won, who would be willing to play with you?"

Du Xiaofeng lowered her voice and asked: "Where is my brother? Is he back?"

Xiao Qin smiled: "He'll be back any minute. Do you have something to ask him?"

Du Xiaofeng smiled awkwardly: "I'm fine, what could I possibly have to ask him?"

Tang Ye understood Du Xiaofeng to some extent; as the saying goes, one doesn't visit the Three Treasures Hall without a reason.

Judging by her posture, she was definitely asking for a favor from his father-in-law.

Although Du Chengfeng always appeared indifferent toward Du Xiaofeng, she was his own younger sister after all, and he was cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

Tang Ye pulled Du Xiaofeng to the balcony and got straight to the point: "Aunt, if you have any difficulties, you might as well tell me directly."

Du Xiaofeng smiled bitterly and waved her hand: "It's nothing."

Tang Ye joked with a smile: "You're treating me like an outsider now."

Du Xiaofeng sighed softly and stopped hiding it: "I was originally going to tell my brother, but since you've asked, I won't beat around the bush.

Xie Miao got her marriage certificate a while ago. Her current husband is a university teacher. He is a very honest person, but he is always being squeezed out by his colleagues at work, and he is very unhappy."

He participated in this year's Public Selection. His written test scores were good, and the interview is coming up, but news has leaked out that there is someone with connections for the position he applied for, so he is most likely just there to make up the numbers..."

Tang Ye's eyes lit up, and he instantly understood what she meant: "You want to find Dad and have him put in a good word for him?"

Du Xiaofeng nodded quickly, her face full of hesitation: "You also know that your father-in-law's temper is too explosive. If I ask him about this directly, he will definitely scold me. I really don't know how to bring it up."

Tang Ye took the initiative to handle the matter for Du Chengfeng, saying: "Don't tell Dad about this, leave it to me. I can guarantee the fairness of the interview. As long as his ability is better than the others, he will definitely stand out."

Du Xiaofeng looked at Tang Ye in surprise, then revealed a smile: "Good, then I'll leave it to you."

In Du Xiaofeng's heart, her brother was the most capable person in the world;

As for Tang Ye, although he was also very capable, in her view, the reason he could develop so well now was because he was under the halo of being Du Chengfeng's son-in-law.

However, after getting along for these past few years, Tang Ye had helped her family resolve troubles many times, and her impression of Tang Ye had long since improved a lot.

At this moment, the sound of a door opening came from outside—Du Chengfeng had returned.

Du Xiaofeng hurried to greet him and said softly: "Brother, I have something to ask you."

Du Chengfeng paused for a moment and said in a cold tone: "Let's talk in the study."

After entering the study and sitting down, Du Chengfeng asked straight to the point: "What is it this time?"

Du Xiaofeng spoke tremblingly: "Xie Miao got her marriage certificate not long ago."

Du Chengfeng was somewhat surprised: "Is the partner that university teacher?"

Du Xiaofeng nodded slightly: "It's him. After he found out Xie Miao had divorced, he got a divorce too."

Du Chengfeng sighed softly: "Is this man reliable?"

In his view, a man who cheats and divorces has a character that should be discounted.

Du Xiaofeng hurriedly explained: "He is definitely more reliable than Cao Yunfan! He is a university teacher and has a doctoral degree. His speech and conduct are especially steady, and he is very good to Xie Miao."

Du Chengfeng was silent for a moment and said slowly: "Reconstituting a family is not easy. Xie Miao chose this path herself, and I hope she will cherish it well. I have no opinion on this matter. Is that all you wanted to see me for?"

Du Xiaofeng managed to squeeze out a smile and gathered her courage to say: "He is participating in the Public Selection exam recently. His written test scores are out, and he has made it to the interview. But this position only recruits one person, and we heard that this position seems to be a 'Luobogang' specifically set for someone. I'm worried he'll have worked for nothing."

Du Chengfeng looked at Du Xiaofeng in surprise, his tone instantly displeased: "Where did you hear these rumors? As long as he has real ability, he will definitely stand out."

Du Xiaofeng said cautiously: "I'm just worried... How about this, Brother, could you help put in a word?"

Du Chengfeng slammed the table and said angrily: "What do you take me for? The Public Selection is to select outstanding talent for the country; it cannot tolerate even the slightest bit of favoritism! Don't you know my temper yet? You actually dare to ask me for something like this! I'll tell you again, put your energy into the right path and don't engage in those crooked ways!"

Du Xiaofeng's eyes turned red, and she said aggrievedly: "Brother, I also gathered all my courage to ask you. I know you have principles, but Xie Miao, she..."

Du Chengfeng waved his hand impatiently, cutting her off: "There are no 'buts'. I will absolutely not violate organizational principles."

Du Xiaofeng wiped her tears and rushed out of the study quickly.

Xiao Qin saw this scene and was very surprised. She hurried into the study and persuaded Du Chengfeng: "Why did you scold Xiao Feng again? Sometimes I even doubt if you two are biological siblings!"

Du Chengfeng smiled helplessly: "Don't you know my sister? If I'm not strict with her, who knows how much trouble she might cause outside. I'm protecting her."

Xiao Qin asked tentatively: "What did she ask you to do?"

Du Chengfeng said truthfully: "Xie Miao just got her marriage certificate. Her new partner is participating in the Public Selection. He passed the written test and wanted me to put in a word to help him pass the interview."

Xiao Qin said: "Being able to pass the written test shows he really has ability. Why don't you just help him out?"

Du Chengfeng shook his head firmly: "Everything else is negotiable, but for this kind of principled issue, don't even talk about it."

Xiao Qin knew her husband's temperament too well. If an outsider came to him, he might exercise discretion and accommodate them, but the closer the relative, the stricter he was.

She thought for a moment and did not tell Du Chengfeng that Tang Ye and Du Xiaofeng had been chatting alone on the balcony.

With Tang Ye's temperament, he would definitely not stand by and watch if he knew about this.

Although her relationship with Du Xiaofeng was not particularly harmonious, they were all one family behind closed doors, and she would also think of Du Xiaofeng.

Xiao Qin pulled Du Chengfeng's arm: "Let's go downstairs. The food is all ready, let's eat together."

Du Chengfeng adjusted his mood and a trace of a smile appeared on his face: "Let's go, let's go downstairs. I'll have a drink with Tang Ye."

Xiao Qin nodded with a smile: "Okay."

After going downstairs, Xiao Qin took out the wine and said to Tang Ye: "Your father wants to have a drink with you."

Tang Ye responded with a smile: "A little drink is good for the spirit. I'll pour the wine. Sister Lan, will you have some too?"

Du Chengfeng also spoke up to encourage her: "You should have some too."

Chen Lan agreed readily: "Fine, I'll keep you company and have a little."

Tang Ye poured the wine, and Du Chengfeng raised his glass, his tone full of gratification: "Tang Ye, congratulations on successfully securing the National Level Project!"

Tang Ye hurried to stand up and said humbly: "Thank you, Dad."

Du Chengfeng tilted his neck and drank it all in one gulp, and watching Tang Ye finish his drink and show the bottom of his cup, the pride and appreciation at the corners of his mouth could not be hidden at all.

Chen Lan also finished the wine in her cup, secretly pondering: although Du Chengfeng and Tang Ye are father-in-law and son-in-law, they get along more like bosom friends.

She likes, envies, and yearns for such a warm and harmonious family atmosphere...