"No, it's just some food. I can carry it."

Entered the house.

The furnishings in the house are still the same as before.

The only difference is that it feels a lot quieter.

In the past, every time Li Lin came back with Mayor Qian, he could always hear the hearty laughter of his wife Chen Shuping.

"Where is Sister Shuping? Has she not gotten off work yet?" Li Lin couldn't help but ask.

Logically, he should call Qian Lingyun "Auntie", after all, Qian Lingyun is more than 20 years older than Li Lin.

But every time Li Lin called Chen Shuping like that, she was unhappy, saying that calling her aunt sounded old and she was not even forty years old!

She is only less than ten years older than Li Lin, and she won't let Li Lin call her aunt and insists on calling her sister.

Li Lin was also helpless. After getting Qian Lingyun's consent, he always called her "Sister Shuping".

Speaking of Chen Shuping, Qian Lingyun smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Your sister basically doesn't come home until after 10pm, so I'm usually the only one at home."

It’s no wonder. Without a hostess at home, the atmosphere is indeed much colder.

"Sister Shuping, do you still need to work overtime?" Li Lin thought that Chen Shuping came home late because she was busy with work. After all, she was a department-level cadre now, and some social engagements were inevitable.

Qian Lingyun smiled, looking helpless and a little embarrassed to speak, "It's not work, it's playing cards and drinking tea with colleagues..."

"Oh, more socializing, that's good too."

Li Lin no longer discussed this topic in depth, because he could hear from Qian Lingyun's tone that he was dissatisfied and helpless with Chen Shuping.

"Xiao Lin, please sit down first. I'll go get some snacks. It's been a while since someone accompanied me for a drink. Let's have a good drink tonight." Qian Lingyun said with a hearty laugh.

"Let me help you."

Li Lin also followed Qian Lingyun into the kitchen and helped pick vegetables and wash dishes.

In the past, when he went to Qian Lingyun's house, he often helped Chen Shuping with some simple housework.

During those two years, he came to Qian Lingyun's house frequently, just like a family.

"By the way, you said your sister is also in the provincial capital. Why haven't I heard you mention her before?" Qian Lingyun asked while washing vegetables.

"It's a long story. You may also know my sister, Mayor Qian. She also lives in this neighborhood."

"Oh? Also a cadre of the provincial party committee? Who is he?" Qian Lingyun was very interested.

"Li Lan." Li Lin said casually.

Qian Lingyun's action of washing vegetables paused for a moment, and the smile on his face gradually became solemn.

"You mean, the Executive Vice Minister of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department... Minister Li Lan is your sister?"

He was shocked and quickly turned off the faucet, turned his head and looked at Li Lin and asked.

Li Lin didn't expect Qian Lingyun to react so strongly. He nodded, "Yes, it's her."

Qian Lingyun was extremely surprised, and his expression changed drastically, "You...you have this relationship, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Li Lin smiled and said, "It's like this, Mayor Qian. Sister Lan and I have only known each other for a short time."

"Oh? Have you just known each other for a short time?" Qian Lingyun suddenly realized that Li Lin and Li Lan were not real relatives.

But being able to treat a provincial or ministerial level department leader as a sister and being able to visit her home, this relationship is quite extraordinary!

Li Lin has grown up! He is good at seizing opportunities!

Qian Lingyun smiled appreciatively, "I heard that Minister Li is single. Could it be that she has taken a fancy to you?"

"That's absolutely not the case. They are just a simple brother and sister relationship." Li Lin waved his hands quickly.

Qian Lingyun smiled and said nothing more.

Soon, he prepared a plate of cold cucumber salad and put it on the plate.

He cut another plate of shredded ears and placed them neatly on the plate.

The two sat at the dining table.

Qian Lingyun looked at the two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes on the table, smiled and said to Li Lin, "Xiao Lin, the dishes are a bit simple. I'll take you out to a restaurant at noon tomorrow, and we can just have a meal at home tonight."

"These dishes are great with wine. Eating at a restaurant is not as comfortable as eating at home. I think it's great."

Li Lin smiled and took out a bottle of "Pingyangchun" from under the table.

Qian Lingyun's eyes lit up when he saw "Pingyangchun". "I have wanted this wine for a while. Even though I have not been in Pingyang for a long time, I still have feelings for this wine. It carries many beautiful and heavy memories for me!"

"Pingyang Chun" is the Pingyang government's hospitality wine. When Qian Lingyun was in office, he used this wine to negotiate many investment projects, which indirectly brought him many honors.

Therefore, he has a special liking for this wine!

"I should have come to see you a long time ago. Don't worry, I will never let you stop drinking." Li Lin said with a smile.

In fact, just a few days after Qian Lingyun was demoted, Li Lin, despite all the criticism, stayed with Qian Lingyun at his home for a few days.

In the first few days after he stepped down, all the arrangements of the organization had not yet been finalized, and Qian Lingyun was at his lowest point at that time.

Only when a person is at his lowest point can he truly see the people around him clearly.

Except for Li Lin, no one in Pingyang had ever taken the initiative to visit him!

So Qian Lingyun has special feelings for Li Lin.

Qian Lingyun filled both of their glasses with wine, and he took the lead in raising his glass and clinking glasses with Li Lin.

He said, "Xiao Lin, I feel guilty towards you. You have been with me for so many years, and I have not helped you get promoted. I have also caused you to be demoted to the countryside...

Up to now, not only have you never complained about me, but you have treated me the same as before. I am very touched and grateful. I have to toast you with this glass no matter what."

"Mayor Qian, you are too kind. You are my mentor and elder at all times. I want to toast you with this glass."

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