With the help of his family members, Zhang Guoxuan loaded the prepared New Year greetings one by one into the car, and then, two cars, one behind the other, drove out of the consul's residence.
The other car is a backup car to avoid breakdowns on the road. Although the security in the metropolitan area is not bad, some remote roads are still risky.
"Brother Wang, I brought you some snacks, you're welcome, just take them as you like."
Zhang Guoxuan casually took out a large bag of snacks.
There are many kinds of snacks, including biscuits, peanut candy, melon seeds, twists, beef jerky and mung bean cakes, all homemade at home and not available outside.
As the bodyguards of the twins, Wang Lianjun and others had already become familiar with each other after a whole year of getting along with them. They were not polite when they heard this, and each of them grabbed a lot of them.
The three of them were eating snacks and chatting.
Zhang Guoxuan asked casually: "Brother Wang, when will you and your sister-in-law have a wedding banquet?"
Wang Lianjun just received his marriage certificate a few years ago, and his wife is an ordinary primary school teacher.
"No more, no conditions."
Wang Lianjun sighed helplessly.
"What's wrong? Are you encountering difficulties?"
Zhang Guoxuan asked quickly.
Wang Lianjun nodded: "Last year, Dean Fan swung his sword and cut off the welfare of our Special Service Office by seven to eighty-eight percent. I originally wanted to save some leftover food, so that I could get a few tables of meals together, but now it's all gone."
"Damn, so cruel?"
Of course Leslie Cheung also heard about the welfare reduction, but he didn't expect that it would affect the people around him.
"The worst is yet to come. I heard that this year we will conduct a thorough investigation on the self-built small farms of various ministries and subordinate units, and may even close all agency canteens.
If all of this is true, then we are 100% going to be hungry, and you said we won’t be full even if we eat, so how can we still think about hosting a banquet?”
Wang Lianjun couldn't help but express his bitterness.
The agency canteen is also one of the benefits within the system, and it is the most important benefit. Without the agency canteen, the value of the establishment is estimated to drop by half.
"Close the agency canteen? Then where do you usually go to eat?" Zhang Guoxuan asked curiously.
"Where else can we go? We can only bring our own food, or go to the community canteen outside." Wang Lianjun shrugged.
Zhang Guoxuan put down the melon seeds in his hand and tried to ask: "Brother Wang, tell me about this..."
Wang Lianjun waved his hands repeatedly: "It has nothing to do with the consul. This reform was entirely planned by the Executive Yuan. Besides, your father is still out inspecting it, so he can't interfere even if he wants to."
Zhang Guoxuan breathed a sigh of relief, and then said doubtfully:
"I don't understand. If Dean Fan continues like this, doesn't he want to be re-elected?"
"Ahem, I don't know about this either, but since Dean Fan dares to do this, he must have something to rely on."
Wang Lianjun said vaguely.
There were some things that it was not convenient for him to say to the second young master.
In fact, there have long been rumors that everyone thinks that the consul is a puppet and Fan Zhenxiang is the real decision-maker. Of course, the decision-maker does not need to worry about re-election.
"Reliance?" Zhang Guoxuan was thoughtful, but also became interested: "I'll ask my dad later, he will definitely know what Dean Fan's reliance is."
Wang Lianjun didn't want to cause trouble, so he quickly changed the subject: "Guoxuan, are you free the day after tomorrow?"
"Yes, what's the matter?" Leslie Cheung nodded.
"It's like this. Last year, you and your eldest brother treated us to so many meals. Our ability is limited. We just saved up some meat tickets during the New Year, and we also want to treat you two to a meal in return."
Wang Lianjun took the opportunity to send out an invitation.
In recent years, the breeding industry has finally improved and its scale has increased. Meat stamps are distributed every Chinese New Year. Although it is not much, it is much better than before.
Leslie Cheung declined on the spot: "No, you should take the meat tickets home! Meat tickets are only given out once a year, don't waste them."
"We all agreed..."
"Yeah, I'm embarrassed to have eaten so much delicious food from you."
The two bodyguards opened their mouths to persuade.
"What's there to be embarrassed about?" Zhang Guoxuan thought for a while, and suddenly had an idea in his mind: "Well, it's okay to treat guests, but the meat will be omitted. As you know, our family is not short of meat."
"This..." Wang Lianjun hesitated.
Zhang Guoxuan waved his hand and interrupted directly: "Stop talking, it's decided. If you insist on making meat, then my eldest brother and I will turn around and leave."
"Okay!" Wang Lianjun had no choice but to accept it.
Leslie Cheung showed a smile, and then brought the topic back: "Brother Wang, getting married is a big event. Do you want me to lend you some food for the wedding banquet?"
"No, no, no, the situation is so serious right now, how can I have any extra food to pay you back?"
Wang Lianjun refused without hesitation.
"Just take your time, I'm not in a hurry."
"That's not possible, I really can't afford it."
"Brother Wang, you..."
Wang Lianjun looked bitter: "Guoxuan, I appreciate your kindness. Your sister-in-law and I have already figured it out. Life is not easy, so there is no need to pretend to be fat."
Seeing this, Zhang Guoxuan had no choice but to give up!
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Three and a half hours later, the destination arrived.
Leslie Cheung walked into the community with three bodyguards. The four of them were covered with large and small bags, which attracted the attention of the residents of the community.
"Which family is this relative of?"
"I know that this is the boyfriend of Guan Tong, the youngest daughter of Dr. Guan's family in Sandong. His surname seems to be Zhang. I met him twice at the gate of the community. The young man is not an ordinary person. The three people next to him are all his bodyguards."
"Bodyguard? Did the old housekeeper find a rich husband? No wonder he brought so many gifts."
The onlookers expressed envy.
"It looks like it should be."
"..."
Zhang Guoxuan listened to the comments of passers-by and couldn't help but quicken his pace. Soon, his girlfriend's house arrived.
"Dong dong dong..."
As soon as Guan Tong heard the knock on the door, she knew that her boyfriend had arrived, so she immediately ran to open the door:
"Zhang Guoxuan, why did you arrive just now?"
Leslie Cheung apologized: "Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year and the road is a bit congested."
"Come in quickly."
Guan Tong took the gift from her boyfriend and said hello to Wang Lianjun and others.
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arrive?"
"Auntie, happy New Year, there's a little traffic jam on the road." Leslie Cheung looked at the living room, and then asked with concern: "Where are uncle and Brother Hai? Why aren't you at home?"
"Your uncle has an impromptu surgery and can't ask for leave. Guan Hai happens to be on duty."
Guan Mu said with helplessness on her face.
"Can uncle come back at noon?"
"According to past practice, I'm afraid I won't be able to come back." Guan Mu shook her head and then greeted: "Don't worry about your uncle. Xiao Zhang, please sit down for a while. I have two more dishes here. When they are ready, we will start dinner right away.
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"Auntie, do you want my help?"
Grandma said that you should be diligent at your mother-in-law's house.
"No, no, no," Guan's mother waved her hands repeatedly, and then told her little daughter, "Tongtong, you chat with Xiao Zhang."
"I got it, Mom!"
After Guan Tong finished speaking, she took her boyfriend's arm and pulled him into the boudoir.
As for Wang Lianjun and the other three, they have long been accustomed to this and stayed in the living room dutifully.
As soon as Leslie Cheung entered the room, he reached out and hugged his girlfriend tightly, and the two had a long French kiss.
"Husband, have you missed me these days?"
"I think about it, I think about it every day."
Zhang Guoxuan said with an expression on his face.
Guan Tong smiled shyly, and then took out a yellow sweater from the closet: "I knitted a sweater for you, please try to see if it fits."
"When did you learn to knit sweaters? Why didn't I know?" Leslie Cheung asked while taking off his coat.
"My mother taught me this and I started learning it last summer. This sweater is my first work and is a New Year's gift for you."
Guan Tong replied with a smile.
Leslie Cheung couldn't wait to put on his sweater, his lips almost reaching behind his ears.
Guan Tong smoothed her boyfriend's collar and said to herself: "It seems a little too big?"
"It's not big, it just fits." Leslie Cheung waved his hands happily, and then changed the topic: "Honey, you have worked hard, and I want to reward you."
"What reward? Are there new snacks?" Guan Tong looked forward to it.
"I gave you so many snacks, but it's not enough?" Leslie Cheung stretched out his hand and scratched his girlfriend's nose.
"I hate it." Guan Tong slapped her boyfriend's hand away and said coquettishly, "Don't you know? Women generally have two stomachs, one for rice and one for snacks."
"Yes, yes, you are right."
Zhang Guoxuan made a gesture of surrender with his hands.
Guan Tong chuckled and urged: "Tell me quickly...what is your reward?"
Zhang Guoxuan said seriously: "I will reward you for marrying me."
"Ugh, what kind of earthy love talk is this? I'm getting goosebumps all over my body. It's so disgusting."
Guan Tong stuck out his tongue.
Leslie Cheung said seriously: "Honey, what I said is true. Are you willing to marry me?"
"Well, hubby, of course I am willing to marry you. Didn't we all agree that I won't marry anyone who is not my husband?"
Guan Tong said with happiness on his face.
Since her boyfriend was her first love and her family background was so prominent, she couldn't find such a good boyfriend no matter how hard she tried, she felt that she was so happy.
Zhang Guoxuan hesitated for a moment, then said bravely: "Honey, my grandma hopes that we can get married soon. What do you think?"
"What do you mean? Didn't we agree to get married after graduating from college?" Guan Tong expressed confusion.
Getting married right after graduation is already the fastest way.
"My grandma means that we will get married this year."
"This year? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Guan Tong was both worried and a little surprised.
To be honest, since her boyfriend has such good conditions, she is still afraid that her boyfriend will fall in love with her and fall in love with him. If she can get married early, it doesn't seem to be a bad thing.
Zhang Guoxuan spread his hands: "The two old people are eager to hug their grandson. You also know my grandfather's condition. He has not been in good health in the past two years."
"Okay, so you treat me as a tool."
Guan Tong pretended to be angry.
"No, no, how is that possible? Aren't I discussing it with you? If you don't want to, just pretend I didn't say anything and go to my grandma and I'll explain it to her."
Zhang Guoxuan quickly comforted him.
Guan Tong was shocked when she heard her boyfriend's words: "Husband, you won't want me anymore, right?"
"Don't think blindly, am I that kind of person? We have known each other for four or five years. Don't you know what my personality is like?" Leslie Cheung gently hugged his girlfriend.
"People's hearts can change..."
Guan Tong pouted and muttered.
"Then what do you want to do? Do you want me to swear?"
Zhang Guoxuan said dotingly.
Guan Tong waved his fist: "Swearing is useless, I will marry you right away."
After much deliberation, it's better to be safe.
"Wife, did you agree?"
Zhang Guoxuan was overjoyed in an instant.
"Um!"
Guan Tong blushed and nodded shyly.
"Very good!"
Leslie Cheung hugged his girlfriend excitedly and spun her around several times.
"Wait, stop it."
Guan Tong gently hammered her boyfriend on the back.
Leslie Cheung put down his girlfriend and looked puzzled: "What's wrong? You didn't lie to me on purpose, did you?"
"I'm not lying to you. What I want to say is that it's useless for me to agree to this matter. You still have to convince my parents."
Guan Tong quickly explained.
Leslie Cheung nodded repeatedly: "Of course, I'll go talk to my uncle and aunt."
"And my eldest brother." Guan Tong reminded.
"Don't worry, eldest brother has been urging me to marry you back as soon as possible." Leslie Cheung said proudly.
"Impossible, my brother loves me the most."
Guan Tong expressed disbelief.
Leslie Cheung smiled and explained: "Your brother is just like me, and he is also eager to marry your sister-in-law. If you don't get married, how can you free up a wedding room for them?"
My girlfriend’s house has two bedrooms and one living room.
The eldest uncle does not have a separate room. He usually sets up a folding bed in the living room and puts it away when he gets up in the morning. Many families have a similar situation.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu My brother has changed. Fortunately, I am always so good to him. Every time I have something delicious, I always leave a portion for him." Guan Tong pretended to be disappointed.
"Well, you have to get married sooner or later anyway. It doesn't matter if you get married early or later."
Zhang Guoxuan said with a "bad smile".
"If you ignore you, you will bully me."
Guan Tong got a little playful.
Leslie Cheung looked at such a cute girlfriend and couldn't help but kiss her again.
"Uh-huh, uh-huh..."
For a moment, the only sound left in the room was heavy breathing.
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Half an hour later, lunch started.
As expected, Guan Fu failed to come back.
Lunch was very sumptuous, and there were actually four meat dishes, including air-dried chicken and air-dried rabbit sent by Zhang Guoxuan.
"Xiao Wang, why don't you three come to the table? You're welcome at Auntie's house."
Guan Mu greeted.
Wang Lianjun waved his hands repeatedly: "Auntie, we brought our own dry food, you don't need to worry about us."
"How can this be done? When you come to the house, you are a guest. How can there be any reason to let the guests eat solid food?"
The mother-in-law stepped forward and took hold of the other party's arm.
Leslie Cheung helped persuade: "Brother Wang, come here! This is not a school, it doesn't matter."
"It really doesn't work..."
Wang Lianjun declined.
As special service agents, they need to strictly abide by discipline. Even if there are gatherings, it is after get off work time, and there is no room for compromise during working hours.
Zhang Guoxuan could only take action personally and forced the three of them to the dining table: "Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, can we make an exception?"
"Guoxuan, please don't embarrass us."
Wang Lianjun still sticks to the bottom line.
If they can't even maintain this bottom line, they are not qualified to join the Secret Service.
Seeing this, Zhang Guoxuan did not try to persuade him any more: "Okay, it's okay if you don't serve the table. Then you can bring the lunch box over and I'll pick up some food for you. Is that okay?"
"OK, no problem."
Wang Lianjun and others breathed a sigh of relief.
Guan's mother took care of it herself, helping the three of them fill a lunch box full of vegetables, and finally poured a few tablespoons of broth, which made people salivate.
The meal lasted more than half an hour.
At the end of the dinner, Leslie Cheung tried to bring up the matter of marriage, but to his surprise, Guan's mother agreed on the spot without saying a word or even discussing it with Guan's father.
She wished she could tie up her golden husband as soon as possible.