"I obtained the Tantai Mita rice through legal, compliant, and ethical channels. What? Isn't that enough?"
"Do you still want me to disclose all the details of the channels that are legal, compliant, and in line with ethical standards? Does Secretary Yun still like digging into other people's privacy?"
Her words were already very impolite, and she even began to hint at the fact that Yun Nuluo had not let Quan Caiwei go in Dafu County and was deliberately embarrassing her.
Quan Yuxun's face was full of smiles when he heard this.
He could tell that although Xia Chujian was "sophistry", in this situation, her sophistry was very measured.
Not only did she fight back against Yun Nuluo's malicious speculations about her, but she also made the other party fall into her logical loop. It would probably not be easy to break free.
As expected, Yun Nuluo also realized it. She was also very smart. She did not continue to follow the circle drawn by Xia Chujian. Instead, she said with a slight sullen look: "Ms. Xia, I am kindly reminding you, but what you said is too much. They are guests when they come in, and you treat your guests like this?"
"My house is small, and I can't accommodate someone who judges me as 'illegal' as soon as we meet." Xia Chujian didn't give her any face at all, and almost pointed at her nose and told her not to go.
Yun Nuluo looked at Quan Yuxun aggrievedly.
It’s not that she doesn’t have more drastic methods, but she doesn’t want to make things too awkward. After all, she was just speaking casually.
Unexpectedly, Quan Yuxun said nonchalantly, "Since you are a guest, you must be recognized by the host before you can be considered a guest. Secretary Yun, you need to reflect on this."
Yun Nuluo: “…”
She was very anxious and regretted that she should not have provoked Xia Chujian just now.
But she really didn't expect that an ordinary civilian with ordinary looks could be so aggressive and even let Quan Yuxun speak for her...
A hint of gloom flashed across Yun Nuluo's eyes, but she took the initiative to say to Xia Chujian, "I'm sorry, it was my fault just now. Please don't take it personally."
Xia Chujian smiled and said, "Since Secretary Yun has apologized, I will tell you the truth. This Tantai Yutian rice is sold online, but it's a bit expensive, there are more scammers, and the quantity is limited, so it's purely a matter of luck."
Yun Nuluo: “…”
Zong Ruoan shook his head in amusement and said, "It's not some rare treasure. No matter how delicious it is, it's just food. Don't worry about it, Chu Jian. I'll have someone send it to you."
Xia Chujian nodded: "Thank you, Colonel Zong."
Zong Ruoan asked: "What time in the afternoon would be a good time to go to your house?"
Xia Chujian thought for a moment and said, "...What time do you usually have dinner?"
Zong Ruoan looked at Quan Yuxun.
Quan Yuxun said, "I didn't eat a good lunch, so I want to eat early tonight. How about four o'clock?"
Xia Chujian said, "No problem. See you later."
He added, "Colonel Zong knows my address. We don't have much security here. Just go into the complex and take the elevator."
Zong Ruoan thought of the cramped exterior of Xia Chujian's house, and then looked at Quan Yuxun, who was always meticulous, elegant, and dignified, even without a single hair mistake, and suddenly he was looking forward to this dinner.
After the video call with Zong Ruoan ended, Xia Chujian came out of the bedroom and said to Xia Yuanfang, "Aunt, Colonel Zong from the Special Security Bureau is bringing his friends to my house for dinner. I originally wanted you to cook, but I don't want to spoil them. Why should they use us as free chefs? So I declined."
Xia Yuanfang: “…”
"You declined? Colonel Zong helped us so much, and you just declined like that?" Xia Yuanfang gave her a sidelong glance, not believing her at all.
Xia Chujian chuckled, "Auntie can't hide anything... Of course, I didn't refuse completely. I told them that you've just recovered from a serious illness and are weak, so you don't have that much energy to cook. But my cooking skills are okay. Although not as good as Auntie's, they are much better than the average chef. I said, I'll do it, if they don't mind."
Xia Yuanfang said angrily, "Of course I feel embarrassed when you say that. You, you... aren't you making it difficult for Colonel Zong?"
Xia Chujian laughed and said, "Why would I be embarrassed? Auntie, you're wrong! That distinguished guest of Colonel Zong actually agreed right away... Since he agreed, I won't be polite. I'll make dinner. Auntie, you can just take a rest..."
"By the way, they want to come over for dinner at four, so I have to start preparing now."
Xia Yuanfang curled his lips and said, "What distinguished guest is so anxious?"
Xia Chujian said casually, "I think his name is Quan Yuxun. He's said to be the son of the Quan family, or some top lawyer, and the chief legal advisor to the Imperial Senate."
Xia Yuanfang was very surprised: "The Qilin son of the Quan family? The Quan family of Quan Mining? The Quan family, one of the four great noble families?"
"Yes, Colonel Zong is the second son of Zong's military industry. His friends must be from the same class as him!" Xia Chujian was very open-minded about this.
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