The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

Gong Xuemei savored the taste of the meat she had just eaten, and it did indeed taste the same as the meat Qi Desheng had brought back a few days ago.

Then, uncertainly, she asked, "Really?"

Qi Desheng nodded: "That's definitely true."

You know who I am.

Even if Lao Tian comes in, I'll still try some of the meat and vegetables. That's our usual practice. If he really wants some, he'll just grab it himself.

Dalinzi really didn't want to eat this, otherwise, believe it or not, he would have definitely come up and opened it himself.

Don't be fooled by this kid; he won't be shy about doing it.

Not at all like strangers, we from the three departments acted like old buddies after only a short time here.

Gong Xuemei thought for a moment and said, "Indeed, he was very informal just now. Although it was only the second time I had met him, I didn't expect you two to get so close in such a short time."

Qi Desheng finished the soup in the lunchbox, poured in some hot water, put the lunchbox down on the table to cool, and said, "Wife, I don't know if you've ever had that feeling, but with some strangers, you quickly become close to them after only a few days of knowing them."

Moreover, there's no sense of distance between them because of their age difference; they can quickly start joking around and get along very well.

Similarly, there are some people you've known for a long time, but you just can't seem to connect with them.

I always feel wary of him when I talk to him or spend time with him; I just can't seem to get close to him.

Upon hearing this, Gong Xuemei agreed, saying, "Yes, there are such people."

"So Da Linzi falls into the first category, right? Even if he's your subordinate, you treat him like a brother."

Qi Desheng nodded: "Yes, at first, when my dad asked me to bring him to work, I was a little reluctant, but this kid really came. When we're working, he calls me station chief, and in private, he has a very likable personality, just like the good soldiers I used to lead."

It was easy for me and Lao Tian to get close to him; that was his charming personality.

There used to be people like that in the military.

They are capable and quick learners, but they can also cause trouble.

But when it comes to actual fighting or when there's something to do, they'll naturally step forward.

This kind of personality seems to be innate; even if they make a mistake, you still want to protect them.

Qi Desheng seemed to be reminiscing about the war-torn years of the past.

Gong Xuemei walked behind her husband, massaged his shoulders, and asked, "So Dalinzi learns very quickly and is very capable, right?"

Qi Desheng focused his gaze: "Yes, this kid watched Lao Tian drive for a whole day, and the next day he dared to drive by himself, and he drove very well. Can you believe it?"

They also gave the repair shop some good suggestions.

Recently, he comes two hours early every morning to learn in the repair shop. During working hours, he loads cars. Once others become full-time employees, they don't have to do such hard labor anymore. He carries heavy bags by himself, weighing hundreds of kilograms at a time.

He can still drive the car to his destination as if nothing happened.

He's been doing this every day since he arrived.

He also helped Lao Dou, the one from that branch office, arrest a lot of petty thieves.

"Do you think this kid is capable?"

Gong Xuemei understood. She thought her family was just repaying a debt of gratitude by finding Yang Dalin a job, but she never expected that they had brought her such a talented person.

Her man had truly fallen for Yang Dalin.

However, with Yang Dalin, a capable person, helping her husband in the future, her husband's work will be easier.

That's great.

Then Gong Xuemei said, "Then you should make good use of Dalinzi."

Qi Desheng lit a cigarette, took a puff, and said, "Of course. I arranged for him to practice shooting today. I don't know how he did, but with his strength, he must have been very steady."

Shooting! Damn, that's it. I was wondering why the guy surnamed Tian didn't come at noon. It was Yang Dalin who came to fawn over you.

He must be a very good shot. Yang Dalin wanted a gun, but that bastard Tian Xueyi sold me out about having a good gun.

I'll tell you about my future wife. It's fine if you invite Yang Dalin to our house for dinner.

I don't care what good food I eat, but you absolutely mustn't mention my Browning.

Do you know?

Upon hearing this, Gong Xuemei punched the big black bear spirit on the back: "How can you be so sure that Da Linzi is after your gun? Besides, if you keep the gun at home, our two brats always want to play with it. It's not safe if something happens."

Qi Desheng turned half his body around and said, "Wife, don't worry, I've kept the guns and bullets separate. I've been with that bastard surnamed Tian longer than you have, so I know he might come up with some bad ideas."

How about we make a bet?

If Yang Dalin tries to take my gun, you can make me sleep at the freight station for half a month.

If not, I...I accept the punishment, do whatever you want with me.

If Yang Dalin were here and heard this, he could only say, "Big Black Bear Spirit, I didn't expect you to be dying so early. I'll get you some pills later."

Hearing this, Gong Xuemei angrily punched him again: "Big Black Bear, you really want to sleep at the freight station that badly? Do you have someone else now and you hate me?"

Qi Desheng quickly stood up, bent over, and coaxed his wife, "Wife, I swear to God, I've been so busy lately. There's a saying that goes, 'There are only cows, but no fields.'"

Gong Xuemei blushed upon hearing this and immediately retorted, "Pah! You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth."

The Great Black Bear Spirit was indeed a bit weak, but not that badly. It wasn't because he lacked nutrition, but because he genuinely wanted to cooperate with Dou Xiaolong to capture the spy and gain merit.

But you can't say it directly.

Many spies are not simply arrested and the matter is closed. These people are arrested in a chain, including their superiors and subordinates, safe houses, sources of funding for their activities, sources of weapons, and so on.

This will affect many people.

Qi Desheng is preparing a good excuse to be busy in the future, to make a contribution while taking a break for a period of time.

Qi Desheng had a knack for coaxing his wife: "Wife, I may not be able to say anything nice, but I'm right under your nose every day. Don't you know if I have other lovers?"

"I'll definitely be busy for a while now, whether it'll be half a month or longer, I can't say for sure, I'm just giving you a heads-up."

Gong Xuemei looked at him with a suspicious look: "Really? You're really busy? How come I didn't know?"

Our dispatch department didn't receive any notification.

Seeing that he couldn't fool his wife, Qi Desheng had no choice but to reveal a little bit of the truth, saying, "Wife, did you see the people from the branch office come this morning?"

Political Commissar Xing, Captain Dou, Deputy Captain Wu, and Old Wang from the Security Section are also here. They have other missions; I certainly can't tell you if you ask me.

These people arrived without any attempt to conceal their arrival. Although Gong Xuemei didn't see them in person, she heard about it from her colleagues.

It seems something really happened; she naturally knows about the principle of confidentiality.

They won't ask around.

It's good to know that I'll be busy.

Gong Xuemei leaned against the big black bear: "Okay, I got it. I'll bring you a clean set of bedding later."

Please be very careful.

Don't forget that I and the children are still at home.

Seeing his wife getting so emotional, Qi Desheng put his arm around her shoulder and said, "Prepare the bedding first, and we'll send it a few days later. It's not certain yet."

I can still go home normally these next few days.

You can send it over once it's confirmed.

I still need to treat you to dinner this weekend.