Chapter 899: See Their True Colors!

Du Chengfeng returned home and discovered there were guests in the house.

Du Chengfeng had just taken on the role of Municipal Organization Department Minister, so surely many people would want to come and pay their respects.

Because this position was far too important.

Perhaps for key posts, such as County Party Secretary, County Magistrate, or the top and second-in-command positions of municipal departments, the Municipal Party Secretary would personally inquire, but for other positions, who would serve was basically up to Du Chengfeng to decide.

Seeing Du Chengfeng return home, Xiao Hui hurriedly stood up and called out with a beaming smile, "Uncle Du, you're back!"

Du Chengfeng recognized Xiao Hui and a smile appeared on his face, "Yes, it's been a long time since you came to visit. Stay for dinner tonight before you go!"

Xiao Hui hurriedly said, "I just came to drop by, there's no need for dinner."

Although Du Xi felt it was a bit presumptuous for Xiao Hui to drop by, she still smiled and urged her to stay, as they were old classmates of many years.

"Give my dad some face and stay for dinner!"

A look of awkwardness and hesitation appeared on Xiao Hui's face, but in the end, she nodded, "Then I shall impose on you!"

Immediately after, Xiao Hui walked into the kitchen to help Xiao Qin.

Xiao Qin discovered that Xiao Hui was very familiar with kitchen work and jokingly teased, "You child are quite capable, much more diligent than Du Xi."

Xiao Hui waved her hand, "Du Xi is also very diligent, it's just that she doesn't have the opportunity to do things."

Du Xi said with a smile from the side, "That's right, Xiao Hui envies me so much. Because I have a super capable mom."

Xiao Qin was coaxed into being overjoyed, "You two really know how to tease me."

Ten or so minutes later, Xiao Hui sat at the dining table and began to eat.

She suddenly felt a bit dejected; if Tang Ye were also at the dining table, it would be even more perfect.

However, deep down, she did not want Tang Ye to sit together with Du Xi; that would be an extremely cruel injury to her.

Xiao Hui had envied Du Xi since she was a child.

Because she had a father who was a leader.

She even once thought that Tang Ye choosing Du Xi back then was also because he took this into account.

Of course, Xiao Hui kept the feeling of envy buried in the bottom of her heart.

To her, Du Xi was her high school best friend, and her father serving as the Municipal Organization Department Minister was an opportunity that could allow her to get ahead faster.

Some things did not need to bring out Du Chengfeng.

As long as the people below knew she had this connection, they would handle things well.

Xiao Hui returned home, and Shao Jinbo was playing games in the room, the keyboard clattering loudly.

Xiao Hui walked into the study and complained in a low voice, "Can you keep the noise down? There are other people in the house."

Shao Jinbo stared fixedly at the computer screen.

"Why are you back so early today? It's rare that you didn't drink."

Seeing Shao Jinbo being sarcastic, Xiao Hui felt a surge of anger; she walked halfway in, then turned back, deliberately provoking him.

"Guess where I ate dinner tonight?"

"It's none of my business, I don't want to care, and I can't care."

Xiao Hui deliberately provoked him, "I ate dinner at the Du Residence in Yunhu Courtyard tonight!"

Hearing this, Shao Jinbo's expression clearly turned stiff.

"What did you go to the Du Residence for?"

"Of course, to congratulate Du Xi's father on his promotion to Organization Department Minister. Shao Jinbo, you must be feeling especially terrible right now! You should have pursued Du Xi back then instead of pursuing me. Of course, you also have self-awareness. It's just that I was blind to have taken a fancy to you. Du Xi wouldn't look down on you."

Shao Jinbo was so angry his head felt like it was swelling.

At this moment, the computer monitor screen went black.

The character in the game had been killed by an enemy!

With a loud bang!

Shao Jinbo smashed the keyboard and stomped on it a few times!

Shao Jinbo could only vent all his resentment on the keyboard.

After finishing dinner, Du Xi prepared to accompany Xiao Qin out for a walk.

The doorbell rang, and she walked over to open the door, discovering two middle-aged women standing at the entrance.

"Auntie Wu, Auntie Huang, hello!"

Auntie Wu asked with a smile, "Is your mom home?"

"Yes! Please come in!" Du Xi called out behind her, "Mom, Auntie Wu and Auntie Huang are here, I'm going out for a walk."

Xiao Qin walked out from the bathroom and was quite surprised to see the two of them; these two counted as her mahjong partners.

However, during this recent period, Xiao Qin rarely went to play mahjong, so she hadn't seen them for a while.

"Please come in!"

Xiao Qin turned around and poured jasmine tea for the two of them.

Auntie Wu received it, took a sip, and exclaimed, "So fragrant!"

Auntie Huang also nodded slightly, "Yes, where was this tea bought? I'll go buy some to drink tomorrow too."

Xiao Qin said with a smile, "My son-in-law bought it for me, I don't even know where he bought it. By the way, why didn't you go play cards today!"

Auntie Wu waved her hand and sighed, "We're missing a player!"

Auntie Huang lowered her voice and lamented, "Li Lingyu had an incident. So we're one person short."

Xiao Qin teased, "So it turns out you only remembered me because you were short a player!"

A look of embarrassment flashed across Auntie Wu's face, "Sigh, wasn't Old Du maliciously slandered by people a while ago? To tell you the truth, we were afraid you were in a bad mood at the time, so we didn't come to call you."

Auntie Huang chimed in, "We didn't come to call you to play cards today either; it's mainly because we know the truth has come to light, and we wanted to chat with you."

Xiao Qin knew full well the mindset of these people—they were just opportunists, but one does not strike a smiling face.

"It was indeed quite difficult a while ago, but the innocent will always be cleared. Although my Du Xi has many shortcomings, his character is beyond reproach, and he is very upright in his conduct."

Auntie Wu nodded with a smile, "That's right, Du Xi is now the Organization Department Minister. It shows that he can stand the test."

Auntie Huang said in a low voice, "I heard that it was Zhao who framed Du Xi?"

Xiao Qin smiled, "One shouldn't speak nonsense, but whoever has done evil, it cannot be hidden forever."

Auntie Wu said, "I heard that Zhao's Secretary was arrested, and they found a lot of gold bars and gift cards hidden in his home. If the Secretary is this greedy, he as the leader must be even worse."

Auntie Huang sighed softly, "Li Lingyu is too flashy. A while ago, she had a meal with the Provincial Governor's Wife and showed it off every time we played cards. Well, look at her now; she tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead."

Xiao Qin waved her hand and sighed, "Lingyu isn't actually a bad person; it's just that sometimes she can't keep things to herself."

Auntie Wu and Auntie Huang exchanged a look.

They used to think Xiao Qin had no ulterior motives.

But after talking today, they realized that Xiao Qin's lips were truly sealed.

Regarding bad-mouthing Li Lingyu, they couldn't pry a single word out of her.

The two of them chattered on about a bunch of gossip, then said their goodbyes and left.

Not long after, Du Xi returned from a walk, saw Xiao Qin folding clothes, and asked softly, "What did those two aunties come here for?"

A look of disdain appeared at the corners of Xiao Qin's mouth, "Distance tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a person's heart. After this storm, I have finally seen their true faces."

Du Xi walked over, helped fold the clothes, and said with a smile, "Seeing how inconsistent they are, is it particularly satisfying?"

Xiao Qin thought for a moment and said with a smile, "It is quite satisfying!"