He didn't know if any extra eyes were watching him, and he dared not return to Stardew Valley. He didn't even have a book at hand, so he could only pass the time by recalling what happened in another timeline.
Fortunately, the secretary knocked on the door and came in quickly, asking him, "The boss was worried you might be bored, so he asked me to ask if there are any books or newspapers that might interest you. Also, Mr. Chen, please feel free to tell me if you need anything, don't be shy."
The leader was very thoughtful. The fat man didn't stand on ceremony with him: "I'm not very educated, I just like to read novels. If you have any at home, please get me a copy. If not, that's fine."
Many of the newspapers in the leader's household are internal publications, and it's inappropriate for an outsider like him to read them. Besides, he doesn't want to read those old newspapers either.
The secretary quickly brought back a copy of "The Liaoshen Campaign".
"The leader said that young people like fighting, so he asked me to bring you this historical knowledge series published in 1965."
The fat man gladly accepted it and began to read it with great interest.
At noon, as requested by the leader, I really only cooked two home-style dishes.
Four dishes and a soup were the standard for official receptions, especially state banquets, at this time, and were subject to strict regulations. Director Li and his cronies had quite a few shady records in this regard…
Having already met with the leader that morning, the fat man could clearly feel that the environment had become more relaxed.
In the afternoon, the fat man took another nap to recharge for dinner that evening.
That evening, the atmosphere suddenly became tense again.
When the secretary came in to serve the dishes, she was accompanied by bodyguards!
The fat man really wanted to thank Director Li's whole family. Why didn't they send Sha Zhu to do this kind of work? Making a meal like this is such a waste of his time.
After finally managing to get through dinner and everyone else had left, the fat man was led out by his secretary to meet the boss.
The leader seemed to be in a bad mood, with a cold face. He only softened when he saw the fat man arrive: "Master Chen, thank you for your hard work. Xiao Zhao, have a car take Master Chen home later."
It turned out that the leader's secretary's surname was Zhao. Upon hearing this, Secretary Zhao went out to arrange a driver.
The leader stood up, patted the fat man on the shoulder encouragingly, pointed to the book "The Liaoshen Campaign" on the coffee table and said to him, "This book is for you. Come to my house more often when you have time."
"..."
The fat man waited until he got on the bus before opening the book.
Tucked inside were ten neatly arranged "big ten yuan" bills. This trip was worth half a year's salary for him—he'd struck it rich!
The car pulled up to the courtyard house again, and the fat man ran into Xu Damao as he got out of the car.
He looked at the car with envy, and only after it drove away did he eagerly ask the fat man, "Have you eaten? Come to my place for a drink?"
The fat man sighed: "Don't ask about what happened to Brother Da Mao today, not even to my wife."
Xu Damao did want to hear some inside information; everyone has a gossipy nature.
But after hearing how serious the fat man made it sound, they naturally gave up the idea and went home without mentioning it again.
As soon as he entered, Chen Yan rushed over and pulled him to look him over carefully from head to toe.
Yu Li lagged behind by a step, angrily shouting, "Have you seen enough?!"
The fat man poured himself a glass of water and drank it in one gulp before asking, "Have you guys eaten yet?"
Yu Li said, "Today, an older woman came over and insisted that we come to her house for dinner. We couldn't refuse her hospitality, so we went."
The fat man's temper flared up instantly: "That bastard Sha Zhu wouldn't be trying to make a move on my second sister again, would he?"
Yu Li reached out and pinched Chen Yan, but Chen Yan didn't tolerate it and resolutely fought back.
Seeing their expressions, the fat man finally felt relieved: "That's strange, why would she invite you to dinner out of the blue?"
This time, Chen Yan replied, "She wants us to help make two sets of clothes, one for the old man and one for the deaf old lady."
So that's how it is. Our daily interactions are alright. As long as we don't mention Sha Zhu, we can still be "friends".
The fat man rubbed his stomach and said, "Shall we go out to eat? I haven't eaten yet."
As a result, no one supported it: "Are you just wasting money? Wait here, I'll do it right now."
"You've made some extra money again, haven't you? Hand it all over!"
The one who should cook is the virtuous wife, while the one who should rob is the real sister.
Chen Yan just doesn't know how to spend money. She's saved all the money the fat man gave her, accumulating several tens of yuan, but she hasn't bought anything with it.
The fat man even advised her: "Second sister, money only has meaning when it's spent. Haven't you heard the saying? Your money hasn't left you; it's just changing the way it accompanies you."
Chen Yan scoffed: "I still prefer them to stay with me the way they are!"
"..."
The next day, as soon as he arrived at work, the fat man came to report to Director Li.
They had barely exchanged two sentences when Xu Damao walked in.
Just as the fat man was about to leave, Xu Damao began to flatter him: "Director, why have you seemed a little unhappy these past few days?"
Director Li sighed: "Do you still remember your former father-in-law?"
Xu Damao was taken aback: "What happened to him? I have nothing to do with him now."
"The police chief who helped your ex-father-in-law get out of trouble has stepped down."
The fat man felt a chill run down his spine, and then he heard Director Li say, "As long as you can provide reliable information to bring him back into the spotlight and make a big splash, satisfying the higher-ups, I can promote you to deputy director."
After saying that, Li Huaide said to the fat man, "You're the same. As long as you can win over everyone in the cafeteria, I'll promote you to cafeteria manager."
The fat man and Xu Damao said at the same time, as if in sync, "Director, am I too young?"
Li Huaide was taken aback, but the two of them made him laugh: "Hahaha, you two... right now we need to promote promising young cadres. I think you can all take a ride, what's that phrase again? Take a helicopter!"
Xu Damao immediately looked troubled and kept glancing at the fat man.
The fat man tactfully stood up and said, "Director, I'll head back now."
Li Huaide nodded: "Okay, you go ahead and get busy."
After leaving the office, the fat man took a few steps and then pressed himself against the wall, where he could hear the intermittent conversation from inside.
"Boss, since you're going to promote me, then I have to let you make a contribution. To be honest, the Lou family is like a cunning rabbit with three burrows; they've hidden all their stuff at the homes of relatives and friends!"
Li Huaide's voice was full of excitement: "Xu Damao, I've been waiting for you to say that all day!"
Having heard what he wanted to hear, the fat man calmly went downstairs and left.
317 Xinzhong Street, it's been exposed after all...
After leaving the office, the fat man pondered for a long time and finally came up with a way to inform Lou Xiao'e in advance without exposing himself.
Arriving at their cafeteria manager's office, I casually exchanged a few words and then naturally suggested making a phone call.
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