Upon hearing this, Wang Dabao felt a surge of anger.
Turning to look at Yan Jiekuang again, I saw the child biting his lip with a wronged yet stubborn expression.
Despite his prowess in public, where he might smash a stool against Sha Zhu or slash Jia Dongxu with a cleaver, Yan Jiekuang is always the same gentle child at home with his loved ones.
Even though he was filled with grievances, he didn't shout or cry to Wang Dabao.
“Old Yan, you’ve misunderstood Jie Kuang. The child really didn’t lie. I did give him only one yuan as New Year’s money,” Wang Dabao said with a stern face.
Everyone was taken aback.
Yan Bugui was also stunned. "They only gave you one yuan? But where did the other ten yuan come from?"
"It was given to me too."
Wang Dabao picked up his teacup and took a sip. "But that ten yuan was for Jie Kuang to buy snacks on his way to and from school. I told him not to tell you, and only to hand over one yuan. But you, Lao Yan, did the opposite, scolding the kid without even asking what happened."
Yan Bugui's face flushed red and then turned pale. "This... how about I keep it for him? I'm afraid the child will take so much and spend it recklessly."
"Fine, if that's how you put it, Lao Yan, then just give me the money. Anyway, the money hasn't reached Jie Kuang's hands, so there's no need for me to give it to him."
Wang Dabao chuckled and stared at Yan Bugui as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui's expression was priceless. That was ten yuan! Enough to buy two potted plants. And enough to feed a family for half a year on pickled vegetable strips.
"Take it out and give it to the child."
Wang Dabao tapped on the table.
Yan Bugui had no choice but to take the money out of his pocket. Wang Dabao reached out and grabbed the money, saying, "This money is in Jie Kuang's hands. You must not try to take it again."
Walking up to Yan Jiekuang, Wang Dabao smiled and wiped away his tears, stuffing the money into his hand: "Let's go, we won't suffer here anymore. Let's go to your uncle's for lunch, I've prepared all the dishes, just waiting for you."
After saying that, he pulled Yan Jiekuang and walked out.
Yan Bugui and his wife stood there awkwardly, while Yu Li secretly regretted missing an opportunity to curry favor with the God of Wealth.
Yan Jiekuang followed closely behind Wang Dabao, his heart filled with emotion.
Back home, Wang Dabao added coal to the stove and started cooking, with Yan Jiekuang helping him out.
Regardless of how well the dishes were cooked, they were served piping hot.
Wang Dabao gave Yan Jiekuang a bottle of soda, while he opened a bottle of Moutai for himself.
The two ate happily, and the room was filled with warmth and laughter.
After dinner, Yan Jiekuang insisted on washing the dishes and didn't go back home after cleaning up. Wang Dabao's place was much warmer than his own home, and even during the Lunar New Year, Yan Bugui couldn't bear to keep the stove on all day.
Wang Dabao found a blanket for Yan Jiekuang to cover himself with, and he took a nap there at noon.
In the afternoon, Wang Dabao took out the chess set from his spatial storage, and the two of them played chess around the stove.
It wasn't until almost lunchtime that Yan Jiekuang reluctantly left.
...... ......
The fourth day of the Lunar New Year.
Just before leaving get off work, Section Chief Hu pushed open the door to Wang Dabao's break room.
"Hey kid, do you have somewhere to eat after get off work tonight?"
"No, I can just make something at home, what's wrong?!"
Wang Dabao was smoking on the sofa with his legs up when he saw Section Chief Hu come in. He quickly put his feet down so as not to be accused of forgetting discipline.
Section Chief Hu didn't go inside. He held the doorknob with one hand, reached into his pocket with the other, took out the motorcycle keys, and casually tossed them toward Wang Dabao.
Fortunately, Wang Dabao had martial arts skills, otherwise he might not have been able to catch it so suddenly.
"Come to my house for dinner tonight. Go home and change your clothes, make sure you look presentable."
With Wang Dabao looking completely bewildered, Section Chief Hu chuckled and turned to leave.
But after turning halfway around, she turned back and said to Wang Dabao again, "Fix your hair too. You're a handsome young man, don't let your hair detract from your appearance."
With that, Section Chief Hu slammed the door shut and left.
Wang Dabao was left inside, holding the keys and looking completely bewildered.
What's going on?
Do I really have to go home and change my clothes just to have a meal at Section Chief Hu's house?!
Make it neat and tidy, even your hair needs fixing!
I'm going to eat, not go on a blind date!
Wait a minute, Wang Dabao realized that this was just the prelude to a blind date.
He had had a similar experience in his previous life, and recalling that Section Chief Hu had previously mentioned asking his wife to introduce him to potential partners, Wang Dabao understood.
This is basically setting yourself up on a blind date!
To be honest, he really has feelings for Xiao Su now. No matter her looks, figure, or character, Xiao Su is impeccable.
Moreover, after getting to know each other, the two found they could really connect, which is quite rare.
Wang Dabao quickly got up and chased after him.
Upon entering Section Chief Hu's lounge, I quickly asked, "Hey Lao Hu, something's not right with you. Why do I have to change my clothes and get my hair done before we go to your house for dinner? Tell me what's going on."
When Section Chief Hu saw Wang Dabao chasing in, he chuckled.
"Da Bao, to be honest, today I want you to meet the girl my wife found for you. She's a great girl, and my wife went to great lengths to persuade her to come to our house. You can't be careless."
Wang Dabao clicked his tongue. "Old Hu, do you think this is a bit rushed?"
"So, you have a girl you like?"
Section Chief Hu took out a cigarette and tossed one to Wang Dabao. "Oh, by the way, I heard that Su Su brought you the New Year's Eve dinner. Could it be that you've fallen for that girl Su Su?!"
As he spoke, Section Chief Hu stared at Wang Dabao with an expression of watching a show, "Just one New Year's Eve dinner, and you've managed to win over our Section Chief Wang?!"
Wang Dabao gripped the motorcycle keys in his hand, gritted his teeth, and nodded: "Yeah, got it."
"Oh ho, what a coincidence! Jin Zhenguo and his family are coming over for dinner too. Don't you think you should go home and get ready?"
Section Chief Hu spoke jokingly, a cigarette dangling from his lips.
Holy crap!
"Old Hu, you're amazing, you really are amazing."
Wang Dabao suddenly looked up, gritted his teeth, pointed at Section Chief Hu, said a few words, and then walked out.
"Okay, I'm going home to change my clothes."
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