Chapter 104: Let Lu Yuan be someone else's deputy?! What office are you from?

Gao Tingyu looked at Lu Yuan with a face full of question marks.

After walking up and taking a close look twice, Gao Tingyu was stunned!

It really is!!

These shoes, this insole, are from my own home!!

Aren't these shoes and insole supposed to be worn for the New Year?!

How did they end up on Lu Yuan?!

While Gao Tingyu wore a puzzled expression, Lu Yuan simply slipped away.

He had originally wanted to catch up with Lu Yuan to ask what was going on!

But after just two steps, Gao Tingyu turned around and headed home, deciding to ask his mother and wife instead.

Gao Tingyu shoved the door open and shouted:

"Mom!! What's going on!!

How is Lu Yuan wearing my new shoes!!"

Gao Xushi was tidying the sewing machine, without looking up, she said:

"What's the fuss? I'll make you another pair tomorrow; it's no big deal to give Lu Yuan a pair—we all live in the same courtyard."

Gao Tingyu: "????"

Is that something my mother could say?!

While Gao Tingyu wore a puzzled look, Chen Taohua quickly said:

"Brother Lu taught me how to use the sewing machine, so giving him a pair of shoes and insoles isn't a loss."

Gao Tingyu: "……"

Well, if you put it that way…

Then it really isn't a loss.

But I still feel uneasy, after all, they were meant for me.

But there's nothing I can say about it.

He immediately pursed his lips and said:

"Is the food ready?"

Chen Taohua shook her head and said:

"I've been learning the sewing machine with Brother Lu all afternoon, no time to cook; brother, I'll go do it right away."

Having said that, Chen Taohua went to the stove.

Meanwhile, Gao Xushi thought of something and quickly looked at Gao Tingyu, saying:

"Right, tomorrow you should bring some machine oil back from the factory; Lu Yuan said the sewing machine needs to be oiled."

Go to the factory to get it?

Gao Tingyu wore a troubled expression and said:

"That stuff isn't expensive; you could just buy some outside.

I'm about to take my promotion exam; if someone sees this and reports me behind my back, I won't be able to take the exam."

When Gao Tingyu finished speaking, Gao Xushi looked at her pitiful son and flared up:

"Why is it so hard for you to get some oil? If you're unsure, just take a little and put it in your pocket—who would know?

It's not worth much; look how scared you are. Look at Lu Yuan—he's all glamorous at the factory; what are you afraid of stealing a bit of oil?"

Gao Xushi was feeling angry.

You say you didn't hand over the money to me back then because of your temper?

You wouldn't dare do that outside, and you can't do it either!

You just take it out on the family!!

Gao Tingyu felt numb.

What on earth did Lu Yuan say to me, what did he do?!!

I came back and haven't even had a sip of water!!

My mother has been lecturing me for most of the day.

Feeling wronged……

……

Lu Yuan returned home, pushed the door open, and called out:

"Honey~"

After Lu Yuan called, Su Liyan walked out of the kitchen, wearing an apron, looking lovely.

Upon seeing Lu Yuan, Su Liyan sweetly smiled and said:

"Brother~ where did you go today? I thought you went to the public toilet since the door wasn't locked, but you haven't come back all afternoon~"

Lu Yuan walked up to Su Liyan, set down what he was holding, then placed his icy-cold hand over her beautiful face and smiled:

"What, missed your brother?"

Su Liyan, her face cupped in his hands, blushed and said:

"Mm~ I did~ I was thinking about it while at work~"

Yo~

My wife now says such shy things even when not in bed?

Lu Yuan couldn't resist kissing her tempting red lips, then let go and said:

"Then hurry up and make dinner; tonight I'll let you think about me properly~"

The shy Su Liyan immediately blushed and left.

As Su Liyan just turned around, Lu Yuan slapped his wife's butt, causing Su Liyan to let out a shy chirp.

Boudoir bliss~

Opening a window, Lu Yuan lit a cigarette and said:

"Wife, first give the crispy plate peanuts."

Su Liyan in the kitchen immediately replied in a coquettish voice:

"I know~"

While Lu Yuan was guarding the window smoking, he saw Pang Kaige leading two people back.

And Lu Yuan had seen these two people before.

That was the blue-cuffed leader he had seen at the noodle shop.

Besides that blue-cuffed leader, there was also a woman beside him, dressed not poorly.

She looks quite generous; this is Pang Kaige's mother-in-law.

It seems I wasn't mistaken; it's that round-faced, chubby little wife from last time.

Pang Kaige, looking proud, led his father-in-law and mother-in-law inside.

Pang Kaige just wanted everyone in the courtyard to see!

Look at my father-in-law's cuffs!

But unfortunately, it's winter now, and it's also mealtime.

Everyone has closed their doors and windows, especially sealing the beds with plastic film.

No one can see.

If we're talking about the only one in the whole courtyard who doesn't seal with plastic film,

it's Lu Yuan's home.

As soon as Pang Kaige entered the back courtyard, he looked toward Lu Yuan's house.

The two happened to meet each other's gaze.

Upon that glance, Pang Kaige's face instantly broke into a smile.

Then Pang Kaige suddenly pulled his father-in-law and said:

"Dad, let me introduce you to the neighbors in our courtyard."

Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly.

Huh?

At that moment, at the gate of the Siheyuan.

Lin Fusheng was coming alone, riding his horse and strolling.

He held a bottle of liquor and also brought some cooked food.

Lin Fusheng didn't bring his aide; he came by himself.

After all, coming to Lu Yuan's house to drink and eat is to chat and exchange feelings.

If he brought his aide,

it would have a hint of work about it.

He didn't like that, so he didn't bring one.

Moreover, these days, big leaders like Lin Fusheng can't just go eat at anyone's house.

But... Lin Fusheng is bringing his own things, so it doesn't count as being treated.

Of course, this seems a bit slippery, but even if it really were, the higher-ups would forgive him.

After all, he's recruiting talent for the Agriculture Bureau.

As he was about to reach the Siheyuan gate, Lin Fusheng got off his horse, preparing to lead it inside.

However, before he could enter, he heard an annoyed voice from behind say:

"What are you doing here?"

Huh?

Lin Fusheng heard that somewhat familiar voice, turned his head, and saw Director Xu also dismounting from his horse.

Director Xu also came alone.

Director Xu knows Lin Fusheng; they worked together years ago.

They are friends, and moreover, they are very close friends.

But now they belong to different departments, so they keep in touch less, and besides, one must focus on one's duties in office.

Lin Fusheng misses his precious 'little gem' at the Forging Bureau, and Director Xu giving him a good face? Fat chance!

Seeing Director Xu, Lin Fusheng raised his eyebrows slightly and said:

"Hey, what are you up to again?!"

Director Xu immediately glared and said:

"This is a reserve cadre from my Forging Bureau; I'm here to discuss work with a reserve cadre, okay?"

Lin Fusheng, meanwhile, wore an amused expression and said:

"Saying that, Lu Yuan is also a clerk in our Agriculture Bureau; I'm here to talk work with my clerk, too, right?"

Director Xu eyed the things in Lin Fusheng's hands, displeased, and said:

"Discussing work while carrying liquor and food?"

Lin Fusheng tilted his head, glanced at what Director Xu had on his horse, then grinned and said:

"Hey, you're not carrying any less yourself!"

Lin Fusheng kept laughing hehe, and besides, his relationship with Director Xu wasn't bad either, so he ended up amusing Director Xu as well.

However, after just laughing twice, Director Xu swallowed it back again, glared and said:

"Get out of the way, I'm going in first!"

After Director Xu finished speaking, Lin Fusheng glared and said:

"On what basis? We're peers, why should you go first!"

Having said that, Lin Fusheng directly took the horse and ran quickly toward the courtyard.

Director Xu also glared, then took the horse and ran inside.

…………

"Young man, you're really amazing!!"

"How did you make this thing?!!"

Pang Kaige's father-in-law was lured by his own son-in-law to Lu Yuan's house window.

This made Pang Kaige's father-in-law feel something was off; it's really warm in here!

Only then did he learn that Lu Yuan had rigged up some kind of Kang heating ducts.

Pang Kaige's father-in-law didn't know exactly what this thing was.

However, from the literal meaning, Pang Kaige's father-in-law also understood that it amounted to burning a fire under the house.

This is really impressive; Pang Kaige's father-in-law had never heard of such a thing before.

Lu Yuan blinked, then casually gave a perfunctory reply:

"It's just digging a trench under the house, similar in principle to lighting a kang in the countryside."

Pang Kaige's father-in-law, somewhat surprised, nodded and then looked at Lu Yuan praising:

"You young man are quite smart, Kaige; you should really learn from him!"

Meanwhile, Pang Kaige nearby had been waiting exactly for those words!

Immediately, Pang Kaige reacted somewhat excitedly and shouted loudly:

"Don't worry, Dad, I will definitely study hard, work hard, and strive to get promoted as soon as possible!!"

Pang Kaige's commotion was really big, as if he wanted everyone in the courtyard to hear it.

After Pang Kaige finished speaking, he looked at Lu Yuan with a smug expression.

Pang Kaige didn't mean anything else; he just wanted to show off his father-in-law!!

Blue cuff!

Pang Kaige certainly knew that Director Xu of the Forging Bureau had a close relationship with Lu Yuan.

Last time at the banquet, they even said he was Lu Yuan's great-uncle.

But the problem is, everyone knows that's fake!

Those two people don't really have much of a relationship.

Director Xu treats Lu Yuan so well just because of that corn thresher matter.

How long can this relationship last?

After a while, if Lu Yuan can't come up with anything new, won't their relationship fade?

Can Lu Yuan still manage to come up with new gadgets?

All he does is eat and sleep, sleep and eat; his brain probably has nothing left.

But I'm different!

This is my father-in-law after all!

How close their relationship must be!!

Moreover, the father-in-law also said that as long as I work hard, he'll soon promote me!

Even though my father-in-law isn't from the Forging Bureau, a blue cuff is still a blue cuff!

There's someone above~

There are connections~

Speaking of my father-in-law's age, it's not that old; maybe before retirement he could still get a white cuff, not worse than Director Xu~

Lu Yuan also more or less figured out what Pang Kaige wants to do.

It's just about getting a promotion; I can't even be bothered.

And Pang Kaige's father-in-law, seeing his son-in-law's spirit, is very pleased.

Pang Kaige's commotion also drew his wife out of the house.

When he pushed the door open and saw his parents and the men had returned, Pang Kaige's wife happily ran over and said:

"Dad, Mom, when did you guys arrive?"

As his wife ran over, Pang Kaige also looked at Lu Yuan somewhat proudly and said:

"This is my wife, Wang Yulan."

Pang Kaige still felt very proud inside.

Although my wife isn't as pretty as Su Liyan, she's not bad either!

That also counts as a beauty~

The most important thing is the family circumstances~

Lu Yuan nodded and smiled:

"Yulan lass, you're truly lively and spirited."

Just casually praising.

And Pang Kaige also took the opportunity to introduce Lu Yuan to his wife.

Just a casual introduction; when he goes home in the evening, Pang Kaige plans to tell his wife all the bad things Lu Yuan has recently done.

He must keep his wife away from this bad seed.

After all, everyone lives in the back courtyard, and these two don't go to work.

Besides, his wife is pretty and delicate, unlike the ordinary Chen Taohua, which is actually a bit dangerous.

Meanwhile, Pang Kaige's father-in-law beside him looked at Lu Yuan and said with a smile:

"All right, Xiao Lu, if your health is poor, smoke less from now on; when you're healthy again, work properly."

"We're all neighbors in the courtyard; distant relatives aren't as good as nearby ones, so we should help each other."

"You just keep working hard; later, when Kaige gets promoted, letting you be his assistant isn't impossible."

Lu Yuan: "????"

To be honest, Pang Kaige's father-in-law's family is still decent.

Whether it's their upbringing or their way of speaking, you can tell they're intellectuals.

Wang Yulan raised in such a family certainly won't be especially arrogant or have a difficult young lady's temperament.

But… the idea of letting me be Pang Kaige's assistant…

Lu Yuan finds it a bit awkward.

But it's not really the father-in-law's fault, after all he doesn't know my situation.

Pang Kaige beside him also feels awkward; having Lu Yuan as his assistant is impossible.

Immediately, Pang Kaige prepared to take his father-in-law home.

But just then, a highly displeased voice came from behind the group:

"Who is Lu Yuan supposed to be an assistant for?!!"

"Ah!!"

"What official are you, to have such a big mouth?!!"

Director Xu really can't take it anymore, damn it, the Forging Bureau only has this one precious little thing, and you're all eyeing it, right?!

One from the Agriculture Bureau isn't enough.

Another one comes!!

As soon as they entered the back courtyard, Director Xu heard that and immediately felt his anger flare.

Of course, Director Xu wasn't just imagining things; he saw that Lu Yuan's home had lights, and he noticed the cuff of the person facing away from him was blue.

The more he saw that blue cuff, the angrier Director Xu became.

Damn it, Lin Fusheng's white cuff I could let slide over my head, but damn you, you dare to wear a blue cuff and provoke me?!

You don't know how formidable the workers' grandpa is, do you?!

Lin Fusheng, standing beside him, also had a bad expression.

Another one coming to snatch people!!

I see you don't know how formidable Master Qian is!!

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