Living like a salted fish in the end times

With the help of his family members, Zhang Guoxuan loaded the prepared New Year's greetings into the car one by one, and then two cars drove out of the mansion of the governor.

The other car is a spare car to avoid breakdowns on the road. Although the law and order in the metropolitan area is not bad, some remote roads are still risky.

"Brother Wang, I brought you some snacks, you are welcome, take whatever you want."

Zhang Guoxuan took out a large bag of snacks casually.

There are many kinds of snacks, including biscuits, peanut candies, melon seeds, twists, beef jerky and mung bean cakes, all of which are homemade and cannot be bought outside.

Wang Lianjun and the others were the twins' bodyguards. After getting along for a whole year, the two had already become familiar with each other.

The three chatted while eating snacks.

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 elementary school teacher.

"No more, no conditions."

Wang Lianjun sighed helplessly.

"What's wrong? Have you encountered any difficulties?"

Zhang Guoxuan hurriedly asked.

Wang Lianjun nodded: "Last year, Dean Fan swiped his sword and cut off the benefits of our special service department. I wanted to save some surplus food, so I could get together a few tables of meals, but now it's all gone."

"Damn, so cruel?"

Of course Zhang Guoxuan also heard about the reduction of welfare, but he didn't expect it would affect the people around him.

"The worst is yet to come. I heard that this year we will thoroughly investigate the self-built small farms of various ministries, commissions and subordinate units, and may even close all government canteens.

If these are true, then 100% will be hungry next time, you say you can’t get enough to eat, how can we have a banquet? "

Wang Lianjun couldn't help pouring out bitter water.

The office canteen is also one of the benefits in the system, and it is the most important benefit. Without the office canteen, the gold content of the establishment is estimated to drop by half.

"Close the agency canteen? Then where do you usually eat?" Zhang Guoxuan asked curiously.

"Where else can I go? I can only bring my own food, or go to a community cafeteria outside." Wang Lianjun shrugged.

Zhang Guoxuan put down the melon seeds in his hand, and tried to ask: "Brother Wang, this matter with my father..."

Wang Lianjun waved his hands again and again: "It has nothing to do with the consul. This reform is completely planned by the Executive Yuan. Besides, your father is still outside for investigation, so he can't intervene if he wants to."

Zhang Guoxuan breathed a sigh of relief, and then said in doubt:

"I don't understand, Dean Fan doesn't want to be re-elected if he goes on like this?"

"Hey, I don't know about this, but since Dean Fan dared to do this, he must have something to rely on."

Wang Lianjun spoke vaguely.

It's inconvenient for him to say some things to the second young master.

In fact, there have been rumors in the market for a long time. Everyone thinks that the consul is a puppet, and Fan Zhenxiang is the real decision-maker. Of course, the decision-maker does not have to worry about re-election.

"Dependence?" Zhang Guoxuan was thoughtful, but also interested: "I will ask my dad later, he must know what Dean Fan's dependence is."

Wang Lianjun didn't want to ask for trouble, so he quickly changed the subject: "Guoxuan, are you free the night after tomorrow?"

"Yes, what's the matter?" Zhang Guoxuan nodded.

"It's like this. Last year, you and your elder brother invited us to eat so many meals. We have limited ability. It just happened to save a few meat tickets for the Chinese New Year. I also want to treat you two back."

Wang Lianjun took the opportunity to extend the invitation.

In the past few years, the breeding industry has finally improved, and the scale has also increased. Meat tickets will be issued every Chinese New Year. Although there are not many, they are much better than before.

Zhang Guoxuan declined on the spot: "No need, you should take the meat ticket home! The meat ticket is issued once a year, don't waste it."

"We all agreed..."

"Yeah, I'm embarrassed to have eaten so many delicious foods from you."

The two bodyguards began to persuade each other.

"What's so embarrassing?" Zhang Guoxuan thought for a while, and suddenly had an idea in his mind: "Well, it's okay to treat guests, but the meat is omitted. You also know that our family does not lack meat."

"This..." Wang Lianjun hesitated.

Zhang Guoxuan waved his hand and interrupted directly: "Stop talking, it's just decided, if you insist on making meat, then my elder brother and I will turn around and leave."

"Okay!" Wang Lianjun had no choice but to accept.

Zhang Guoxuan showed a smiling face, and then brought the topic back: "Brother Wang, marriage is a big event, do you want me to lend you some food for the wedding banquet?"

"No, no, no, the situation is so severe now, how can I have extra food to return to you?"

Wang Lianjun refused without hesitation.

"Just take it slow, I'm not in a hurry."

"That's not okay, I really can't afford it."

"Brother Wang, you..."

Wang Lianjun showed bitterness: "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 swell your face and pretend to be fat."

Seeing this, Zhang Guoxuan had no choice but to give up!

……

Three and a half hours later, the destination arrived.

Zhang Guoxuan walked into the community with three bodyguards. The four of them were covered with bags, causing the residents of the community to look sideways.

"Which family is this relative?"

"I know that this is the boyfriend of Guan Tong, the youngest daughter of Dr. 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 his bodyguards."

"Bodyguard? The old butler has found a rich husband? No wonder he brought so many gifts."

The crowd of onlookers enviously said.

"It looks like it should."

"..."

Zhang Guoxuan couldn't help speeding up his pace when he heard the comments of passers-by, and 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 are you here now?"

Zhang Guoxuan apologized: "Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, the road is a bit congested."

"Come in quickly."

Guan Tong took the gift from her boyfriend and greeted Wang Lianjun and others at the same time.

When Guan's mother heard the movement, she ran out of the kitchen in a hurry: "Xiao Zhang, you've arrived. Tongtong was still complaining to me just now, saying why you haven't arrived yet?"

"Auntie, happy new year, there is a little traffic jam on the road." Zhang Guoxuan looked at the living room, and then asked concerned: "Where are Uncle and Brother Hai? Why aren't you at home?"

"Your uncle has a temporary operation, so he can't ask for leave. Guan Hai just happens to be on duty."

Mother Guan said helplessly.

"Can uncle come back at noon?"

"According to the usual practice, I'm afraid I won't be able to come back." Mother Guan shook her head, and then greeted: "Don't worry about your uncle, Xiao Zhang, please sit down for a while, I still have two dishes here, let's eat right away when they are ready .”

"Auntie, do you want me to help?"

Grandma said that you should be diligent in your mother-in-law's home.

"No need." Guan mother waved her hands again and again, and then told her little daughter, "Tong Tong, you can chat with Xiao Zhang."

"Got it, Mom!"

After Guan Tong finished speaking, he took his boyfriend's arm and pulled him into the boudoir.

As for Wang Lianjun and the other three, they have long been used to this and dutifully stayed in the living room.

As soon as Zhang Guoxuan entered the room, he stretched out his arms and hugged his girlfriend tightly, and the two had a long French kiss.

"Husband, have you missed me these days?"

"Think about it, think about it every day."

Zhang Guoxuan said with a look on his face.

Guan Tong smiled shyly, and then took out a yellow sweater from the closet: "I knit a sweater for you, quickly try to see if it fits."

"When did you learn to knit sweaters? Why didn't I know?" Zhang Guoxuan asked while taking off his coat.

"My mother taught me, and I started to learn it last summer. This sweater is my first work, and it is a New Year's gift for you."

Guan Tong replied with a smile.

Zhang Guoxuan couldn't wait to put on his sweater, and the corners of his mouth almost reached his ears.

Guan Tong smoothed his boyfriend's collar, and said to himself: "It seems a little bigger?"

"It's not big, it fits just right." Zhang Guoxuan waved his hands happily, and then changed the subject: "Honey, you've worked hard, and I want to reward you."

"What reward? Is there a new snack?" Guan Tong was full of anticipation.

"I gave you so many snacks, isn't it enough?" Zhang Guoxuan reached out and scratched his girlfriend's nose.

"I hate it." Guan Tong patted her boyfriend's hand away, and said coquettishly, "Don't you know? Women generally have two stomachs, one for meals and one for snacks."

"Yes, yes, you are right."

Zhang Guoxuan made a sign of surrender with both hands.

Guan Tong chuckled and urged, "Quickly tell me... what is your reward?"

Zhang Guoxuan said solemnly: "I reward you for marrying me."

"Ugh, what kind of earthy love story is this, I have goosebumps all over my body, it's too nasty."

Guan Tong stuck out his tongue.

Zhang Guoxuan said seriously: "Honey, what I said is true, are you willing to marry me?"

"Uh, hubby, of course I am willing to marry you. Didn't we all agree that you will not marry unless you are a gentleman?"

Guan Tong said happily.

Since her boyfriend is her first love, and his family background is so prominent, such a good boyfriend can't be found even with lanterns. She feels that she is too happy.

Zhang Guoxuan hesitated for a moment, and said bravely: "My wife, my grandma hopes that we can get married early, what do you think?"

"What do you mean? Didn't we agree to get married after graduating from university?" Guan Tong expressed puzzlement.

Getting married right after graduation is already the fastest.

"My grandma means that the two of us will get married this year."

"This year? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Guan Tong was both apprehensive and inexplicably surprised.

To be honest, her boyfriend is in such a good condition, she is still afraid that he will empathize with others. 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 great-grandson. You know my grandfather's situation. His health has not been very good in the past two years."

"Okay, so you treat me as a tool man."

Guan Tong pretended to be angry.

"No, no, how is it possible? Am I not discussing it with you? If you don't want to, just pretend I didn't say it. My grandma, I'll go and explain to her. "

Zhang Guoxuan quickly comforted him.

When Guan Tong heard her boyfriend's words, she was startled: "Husband, don't you want me?"

"Don't think about it, am I that kind of person? We have known each other for four or five years. Don't you know my personality?" Zhang Guoxuan hugged his girlfriend gently.

"People will change..."

Guan Tong pouted and muttered.

"Then what do you say? Do you want me to swear?"

Zhang Guoxuan said dotingly.

Guan Tong waved his small fist: "It's useless to swear, I want to marry you right away."

After much deliberation, it is better to be safe.

"Honey, you agree?"

Zhang Guoxuan was overjoyed for a moment.

"Ok!"

Guan Tong blushed and nodded shyly.

"Great!"

Zhang Guoxuan hugged his girlfriend excitedly and circled around several times.

"Wait, stop quickly."

Guan Tong lightly hammered her boyfriend's back.

Zhang Guoxuan put down his girlfriend, with a puzzled look on his face: "What's wrong? You didn't mean to lie to me on purpose, did you?"

"I didn't lie to you. What I want to say is that it's useless for me to agree to this matter. You have to convince my parents."

Guan Tong quickly explained.

Zhang Guoxuan nodded again and again: "Of course, uncles and aunts, I'll go and tell them."

"And my elder brother." Guan Tong reminded.

"Don't worry, elder brother has been urging me to marry you back quickly." Zhang Guoxuan said proudly.

"Impossible, my brother loves me the most."

Guan Tong expressed disbelief.

Zhang Guoxuan explained with a smile: "Your brother, like me, is also anxious to marry your sister-in-law in. If you don't marry someone, how can you make room for them?"

My girlfriend's house is a two-bedroom house.

My uncle doesn't have a separate room. He usually puts a folding bed in the living room and puts it away when he gets up in the morning. Many families have similar situations.

"Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow."

"Okay, anyway, sooner or later you have to get married, it doesn't matter if you marry early or late."

Zhang Guoxuan said with a "bad smile".

"If you ignore you, you will know to bully me."

Guan Tong played a little temper.

Looking at such a lovely girlfriend, Zhang Guoxuan couldn't help but kissed her again.

"Um, uh..."

For a moment, there was only the sound of heavy breathing in the room.

……

Half an hour later, lunch began.

As expected, Father Guan failed to come back.

The lunch was very sumptuous, there were actually four meat dishes, among which were air-dried chicken and air-dried rabbit sent by Zhang Guoxuan.

"Xiao Wang, why don't you three come to the table? At Auntie's house, don't be polite."

Mother Guan greeted.

Wang Lianjun waved his hands again and again: "Auntie, we brought our own dry food, so you don't need to worry about us."

"How can this be done? When you come, you are a guest at home. How can there be any reason to let guests eat dry food?"

Mother Guan stepped forward and grabbed the opponent's arm.

Zhang Guoxuan helped persuade: "Brother Wang, come here! This is not a school, it doesn't matter."

"I can't..."

Wang Lianjun declined.

As secret service personnel, they need to strictly observe discipline. Even if there are gatherings, it is off-duty time, and there is no room for compromise during working hours.

Zhang Guoxuan could only do it himself, and forced the three of them to the table: "Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, can we make an exception?"

"Guoxuan, don't embarrass us."

Wang Lianjun still insisted on the bottom line.

If they can't even keep this bottom line, they are not eligible to enter the Secret Service.

Seeing this, Zhang Guoxuan didn't persuade him anymore: "Well, it's fine if you don't serve the table, then you bring the lunch box over, and I'll help you order. Is that okay?"

"OK, no problem."

Wang Lianjun and others breathed a sigh of relief.

Guan's mother "handled the knife" by herself, and helped the three of them pick up a lunch box full of vegetables, and finally poured a few tablespoons of broth, which made people salivate.

It took more than half an hour to eat a meal.

At the end of the dinner, Zhang Guoxuan tried to bring up the matter of getting married, but Guan's mother agreed on the spot without saying a word or even discussing with Guan's father.

She wished she could tie up the rich husband-in-law as soon as possible.

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