After a long silence, Liang Xingye finally spoke.

"We're just here for a simple meal, no need for such a grand affair. Let's just prepare some home-style dishes."

How much did all this fish cost?!

If outsiders heard or saw this, they might accuse him of bribery.

Hearing his words, Gu Pingwei was slightly stunned. Before he could process what he meant, Jiang Jingxue had already brought out the last main dish.

It was a large pot of fish soup, with a perfect color, aroma, and taste, tantalizing the taste buds of everyone present.

Liang Xingye's face showed a complicated expression. He moved his lips several times, but said nothing.

Having already discerned her leader's intentions, Jiang Jingxue calmly put down the soup, smiled, and explained.

"Sir, these fish were delivered to our table by the tsunami. They look incredibly fresh to me. They wouldn't survive if we threw them back into the sea, so we simply collected them and made a whole fish feast. Please don't think we're being unrefined, sirs."

Upon hearing Jiang Jingxue's words, the expressions on the two leaders' faces immediately softened.

Liang Xingye looked at the fish on the table again, and his eyes lit up.

"How could I mind? You've set a great example."

In recent years, coastal villages have frequently experienced tsunamis of varying sizes. Each tsunami leaves many fish and shrimp stranded on the shore, but very few people collect them to eat.

Jiang Jingxue's seafood feast can be considered a clever way to make the most of local resources and turn waste into treasure.

It's not considered extravagant.

They will not be labeled as capitalists.

"Pingwei".

Seeing Gu Pingwei breathe a sigh of relief, Lin Baoguo smiled and teased, "You lad, you've got a great marriage. You have such a wonderful and intelligent partner. Cherish it."

"Definitely," Gu Pingwei replied cheerfully.

Jiang Jingxue was quite surprised by the other party's straightforward praise, but this did not prevent her from smiling gently and behaving with composure.

Her calm and elegant demeanor seemed to strike a chord in Gu Pingwei's heart.

The area behind his ears turned a little redder.

While the group was still standing and looking around the house, the dishes on the table were all laid out, and Jiang Jingxue spoke up at the right moment.

"Please have a seat, sir."

After everyone was seated, Lin Baoguo and Liang Xingye did not stand on ceremony this time and readily accepted the soup bowls. "Then let's try the Pingwei family's cooking!"

Everyone else started eating too, and the atmosphere at the dinner table was very harmonious.

"This craftsmanship is excellent."

I picked up a piece of sea bass, and the fresh aroma of the fish, combined with the salty fragrance of fermented black beans, instantly captivated the taste buds of everyone at the table.

The Gu family was even more proud, and the more they looked at Jiang Jingxue, the more satisfied they became.

During the meal, Liang Xingye brought up the topic of the tsunami.

"The tsunami was handled very well. People were evacuated quickly, there were no casualties, and property damage was minimized. Pingwei, you did a great job."

"This is what I should do."

After Gu Pingwei finished speaking, he suddenly thought of something and said, "Jingxue also deserves a lot of credit for being able to evacuate the villagers so quickly this time. It's all thanks to her for charging into battle."

When he said this, there was a hint of boasting in his tone, which everyone present could hear.

Liang Xingye and Lin Baoguo looked at Jiang Jingxue with approval.

"The higher-ups have decided to promote you to colonel. The notification is already being arranged, and you should receive the telegram in a few days, officially appointing you."

Gu Pingwei was taken aback, not expecting his rank to rise so quickly, especially by two ranks.

This is something I absolutely cannot imagine.

"Thank you for your appreciation, leader."

Without any pretense of politeness, Gu Pingwei raised his teacup in a toast, then continued, "Political Commissar, District Chief, I have a favor to ask."

The two leaders nodded, signaling him to continue.

"I would like to apply for five days of wedding leave. After my leg heals, we will hold a wedding. I hope that the two leaders can take some time to come and have a drink at the wedding."

Liang Xingye and Lin Baoguo looked surprised and stared at Gu Pingwei's leg.

You mean your leg can recover?

Gu Pingwei nodded and looked at Jiang Jingxue.

The two leaders' faces flashed with surprise, then their faces were full of smiles. "That's wonderful, Comrade Jiang, you really are Pingwei's lucky star!"

"no problem!"

Lin Baoguo patted his chest and assured him, "Not to mention the wedding leave, a few of us will have to come and give you a wedding gift!"

Good news kept coming in, and the dinner table was bustling with activity.

As they chatted, the two leaders took the initiative to talk to Jiang Jingxue again.

As they got engrossed in their conversation, Lin Baoguo suddenly remembered something. "You also played a crucial role in the tsunami relief efforts. Is there anything you'd like to ask for?"

Don't let an opportunity that comes knocking on your door pass you by.

Jiang Jingxue didn't put on airs either.

Tilting his head, he thought for a moment, "I want to get into aquaculture wholesale. Shenzhen is located by the sea, and people rely on the sea for their livelihood. By developing a unique economic industrial chain based on seafood, the villagers won't be so passive."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Baoguo became interested. It was the first time he had met such a thoughtful junior female colleague.

"I want to be the first to try something new and help the local villagers develop."

"So, you already have a plan?"

Lin Baoguo was very surprised, and his voice unconsciously rose a lot.

"Yes, I wonder if the two leaders support this?"

Although Jiang Jingxue had a plan in mind, she still needed the approval of those above her to take the official route.

"Support, of course I support it. The country is now giving strong support to the individual economy. It's great that you thought of the villagers. I'll get the approval documents for you as soon as I get back today and expedite the process."

"But have you decided on a location yet?"

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