Who wants to take the civil service exam after being reborn?

Chapter 611 Save my dog's life!

While Chen Zhe and Zheng Weizhong were discussing serious matters (political affairs), two middle-aged beauties and three beautiful college students were busy in the kitchen.

There was also Wang Changhua, who couldn't participate in the "Chen Zheng" topic at all. He lingered on the sofa for two minutes before finding an excuse to argue with Wu Yu.

"No wonder the old lady prefers Xianmei."

Seeing that Yu Xian had cut the potato shreds so thinly that each strand was distinct, Tong Lan couldn't help but tease her, saying, "Before Junior Sister came, I often went to cook for the old lady, but she would only eat a couple of bites and then say she wasn't hungry."

"One night I got up and found her alone in the living room eating a cold steamed bun."

Tong Lan stamped her feet and said, "I was so angry that I almost cried. I vowed to learn how to cook, but I still haven't improved at all."

“You’ve taken the administrative route, so you don’t have that much time.”

Li Xianglan said with a smile, "Cooking depends a lot on talent. I'm not very good at it either. I can burn a steak when I'm pan-frying it."

Li Xianglan was not only not very good at it, but apart from her daughter, even Zheng Weizhong had hardly ever tasted her cooking.

Her life's ideal was never the kitchen; inviting Chen and the others to her home was simply to express a "higher level of social trust."

Inviting someone to your home is a tacit way to strengthen a relationship, but it's best done when both parties are willing to nurture the connection.

"You are all very kind people, so it's fine for you to cook for me occasionally to lift my spirits."

The nanny in Li Xianglan's family was also very eloquent: "But taking care of these chores every day would be a waste of your precious time."

Actually, not every family is suitable for hiring a nanny. Putting aside economic reasons, someone like Professor Kwan Wing-yee, with her temperament, would rather eat steamed buns and drink cold water than have outsiders interfere in her life.

As for Chen Peisong and Mao Xiaoqin, they could hire a nanny while Chen was in high school to share the burden of work and life.

But in order to save money, the two ultimately did not look for a partner.

Later, Chen went to university and started his own business, earning income. The two of them felt that there was no need to hire a housekeeper anymore.

My workplace has a cafeteria, so on weekends I just want to cook for myself and maintain a harmonious atmosphere at home.

However, given Grandma Yu's situation, she would be very suitable to find a nanny.

On the one hand, she takes care of his daily life so that his granddaughter doesn't have to worry.

On the other hand, I kept her company and talked to her. Grandma Yu was a talkative person who was easygoing and plump.

So during the time Yu Xuan was preparing for the competition, Chen specially invited a woman in her forties to Zhusigang Community. It is said that the two got along very well, and Yu's grandmother would bring her along as an advisor when she played mahjong in the afternoon.

They were busy until lunchtime, and seeing that all they had were fruit juices and drinks, Zheng Weizhong asked Chen Zhe, "Would you like some wine?"

Chen smiled and said, "I'll follow your lead, no matter how much I drink."

Zheng Weizhong laughed too: "I can't hold my liquor as well as you, so you have to follow me. If I followed you, I wouldn't even be able to wait for all the dishes to be served."

Zheng Weizhong knew Chen Zhe's drinking capacity; he had personally witnessed Chen Zhe taking on multiple opponents at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Guangdong a while ago.

This is probably what "politics" is all about; they were fighting to the death just last month.

This month we'll be able to sit at each other's house and have a drink.

Throughout the entire process, Chen had the chance to overturn the table many times, but he resolved each situation in a more dignified manner. This is probably the meaning of "fighting without breaking apart".

If they had really flipped the table, there wouldn't be the harmonious scene we have now.

……

Once everyone was seated around the table, Li Xianglan raised her drink: "We're all family, so let's skip the three-drink tradition. First, let's celebrate Xianmei's victory, then welcome everyone to our home. It's all in the juice!"

"cheers!"

Everyone drank their drinks. With wine and food, and people like Chen Zhe and Zheng Weizhong who were shrewd enough to keep the atmosphere lively, no matter what.

Finally, Li Xianglan drank two glasses of baijiu (Chinese liquor), then had a video call with her daughter on QQ, and invited Yu Xuan over to meet her.

"Ah... how can she be so beautiful!!! She's even prettier than in the photos... beautiful lady, wanna fall in love...?"

"Be serious for once. Xianmei has a very good boyfriend. When you come back to China, I'll introduce you to him..."

The computer speaker let out a shriek that even Chen Zhe in the living room could hear.

He looked at Zheng Weizhong with some surprise.

My daughter is studying abroad.

Zheng Weizhong looked rather grim, as if some "family scandal" had been overheard by a guest.

He went over and asked his wife to unplug the speaker, then returned to the living room and changed the subject.

Chen didn't delve into it, but he wasn't deaf either. He thought to himself that Old Zheng's daughter was quite trendy, actually a lesbian.

Of course, Director Chen didn't take it to heart, because that's just how his secretary is. She's always shouting that she loves "Xianmei and Weiwei," but when she wants to be in a relationship, she still hopes to find someone like Takeshi Kaneshiro or Daniel Wu.

Considering Professor Guan's schedule, the banquet ended around nine o'clock.

Zheng Weizhong arranged for his own driver to come over. Actually, Chen could have arranged for a car as well, but it was also a way for Zheng Weizhong to show goodwill, so he didn't stand on ceremony.

Li Xianglan seemed a little happy tonight, as if, after her own daughter went abroad, she had projected a lot of her emotions onto Yu Xian.

They planned out her future career path, and at the end of the year, Pace Gallery will have an exhibition in China, which she plans to participate in with Yu Xuan's works.

There will also be an international exhibition in New York next year, which is of a higher standard, but Li Xianglan also wants to arrange to participate.

From "mixed exhibitions" to "solo exhibitions," this is Yu Xuan's development path within a year.

Of course, now Xianmei can take a good rest and enjoy some sweet time with her boyfriend.

Before leaving downstairs, Zheng Weizhong said to Chen Zhe thoughtfully, "I will apply to President Wang to have my name listed on the customized machine business of Suhui."

In the end, Zheng Weizhong decided to listen to Chen Zhe's opinion, even though it was just meddling in another matter.

Zheng Weizhong was being modest; given his current position as a rising star within the group, simply being "in name only" is essentially equivalent to being in charge.

Chen was overjoyed: "With Uncle Zheng's leadership, we have much more confidence."

Chen Zhe's actions were not only for the convenience of retrospection; if the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology were to launch an internal investigation after the OMS system failed, Wang Guohua, who served as the project leader, would bear most of the responsibility.

Zheng Weizhong is only the deputy team leader, and he has an impressive track record in the customized mobile phone business, so they probably won't do anything to him.

In this matter, Director Chen achieved three goals with one move: he neither offended Wang Guohua, nor failed to point out a clear path for Zheng Weizhong, and also secured his own interests.

As for the customized machine business, it's bound to be a hit in the current chaotic situation.

If Director Chen were willing to put in more effort, he might have been able to enjoy the glory of being the "number one in mobile phone market share" before the iPhone 4 entered the domestic market.

Back in the courtyard, the young people, excited, gathered together for a chat.

In late October, the evening breeze in the capital already carried a hint of chill, and the leaves of the old locust tree rustled, casting dappled shadows under the dim streetlights.

A few stars twinkled, as if they were curiously eavesdropping on the laughter and conversation in the courtyard.

After starting university, such gatherings became much less frequent, and after starting work, they became even rarer.

In the past, some people not only ate all three meals together, but also went to the toilet together.

If we manage to grab a meal now, it will probably take three months.

The shift from "When are we on holiday?" to "When are you on holiday?" is probably an inevitable stage in adult friendships.

"By the way, I plan to go back tomorrow."

Suddenly, Chen patted Yu Baibai's arm and said.

Aren't you coming back with us?

Xianmei was a little surprised.

She will stay for two more days to visit and thank some seniors with Professor Guan.

"You won first prize, which shows that my caregiving work has been very effective."

Chen smiled and explained, "However, there are still some things to take care of in Guangzhou when I get back."

"Okay~"

Although Yu Xuan was reluctant, she understood. She pulled Chen Zhe closer and gave him a loud "rubbing" on the cheek.
"This is a special award for Mr. Chen's care!"

"Eh~~~"

A chorus of teasing and jeering erupted.

The warm light under the eaves swayed gently, its glow spreading across the blue brick floor like a soft, warm blanket being quietly unfurled, enveloping this moment in coziness.

The next morning, Chen Zhe and his secretary finished breakfast and, without any escorts, arrived at the Capital International Airport.

"Boss, why don't you want Xianmei to deliver it?"

The secretary, puzzled, asked, "Anyway, she's finished her exams and has nothing to do."

"because……"

Chen glanced at his secretary and said casually, "We're actually going to Shanghai this time."

"Hmm? Go inspect Taomee Technology?"

"No."

"Then what do we do?"

"Save my life."

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