Chen Yuanwu remained unmoved: "Secretary Liu, you lied about military intelligence, be careful of military punishment!"
Over the past few years, Ye Qingyin introduced him to several people, but he refused any of them. So when these people joked with him, he didn't take it seriously. Occasionally, when the jokes went too far, he would take revenge on the court.
Secretary Liu laughed: "Come on, you came all the way back to see him, why don't you allow me to speak?"
Chen Yuanwu said sternly, "I'm here to do some work. If you want to play basketball later, I'll go change my clothes and shoes and come find you. If you don't want to play basketball, I won't come out."
Secretary Liu laughed even more happily: "If you don't want to come out, then don't come out. Hurry back and show off your skills. Hey, I say, don't drink, or you'll make a mistake!"
Chen Yuanwu was too lazy to listen to Secretary Liu's nonsense and just walked home.
The commander's residence in the military district's family compound is also a two-story building with front and back yards. Ye Qingyin has to go to work, so she lives in the Beijing home with her nanny. Usually, Chen Zhong lives here alone.
Chen Yuanwu didn't hear that his mother was coming, so he didn't take Secretary Liu's words to heart.
When he was almost home, he ran into Chen Zhong's guard. Xiao Dai greeted him with a smile: "Staff Officer Chen, you're back! Someone is cooking at home. I'm going to go find the deputy commander and the others now."
Chen Yuanwu stopped and asked: "Where is my dad?"
Xiao Dai smiled when she thought of the lively Jiang Lan: "The deputy commander has taken people to the art troupe and will be entertaining guests at home later."
Chen Yuanwu was stunned for a moment: "Oh, then go ahead!"
He looked at his watch. It would take him at least fifteen minutes to walk from the art troupe to his home. If he went back home to get something, and went up and down the stairs and out again, it would only take him five minutes at most.
Chen Yuanwu decided to avoid the guests of the art troupe and unnecessary social engagements.
When I opened the door, the house was very warm. They even had the heating on!
There is a black women's tweed jacket hanging at the entrance, and a pair of women's work boots on the shoe rack, which are obviously the styles for young girls.
There was a burst of fragrance wafting from the kitchen, there were slight sounds, and it seemed that there was a figure swaying.
Chen Yuanwu made a prompt decision to retreat, without taking anything, and turned away.
Jiang Jun, who was picking and washing vegetables in the kitchen, heard the door open. He stood up and looked outside, but saw nothing. He thought it was Xiao Dai coming back to get something and going out again. He didn't think much about it and continued to squat down to pick up the vegetables.
Today we are going to entertain the head of the art troupe at Chen Zhong's house. This is a way to arrange a way out for Jiang Lan, so she has to cook!
The soup pot is stewing chicken with dried mushrooms, the pressure cooker is simmering braised pork ribs, and the vegetable pot is cooking potatoes and beef. After the guests come in, we just fry a few side dishes and we can start eating.
Since arriving in Chuncheng, she has transitioned from a petty bourgeois who only knows how to make desserts to the successor of the Jiang family kitchen, and Jiang Yonghua taught her all his specialties.
At this moment, in Chen's kitchen, they used a gas stove, which was convenient and fast. She cooked much faster, and had more time to think about random things.
Just now in the living room, she saw photos of Chen Yuanwu winning awards in volleyball and basketball games. His deep brows and stern expression formed a sharp contrast with his smiling teammates.
The longing that she had been deliberately suppressing suddenly emerged uncontrollably.
She had lived in the military district guesthouse for almost a month and had been to Chen Zhong's office several times. Chen Zhong only talked to her about Jiang Yonghua and never mentioned Chen Yuanwu.
Now that she had to ask Chen Zhong for help with Jiang Lan's matter, she felt even more embarrassed to ask about Chen Yuanwu's situation, for fear that Chen Zhong would tease her again.
After all, they had a chance that was so close once, but she turned it down, didn't she?
About half an hour later, there was finally a noise at the door.
Chen Zhong walked in first and made way for the guests: "Teacher Cheng, Teacher Liang, please come in! There are a lot of people in the cafeteria today, so I'd like to invite you to my home for a simple meal. I'll treat you another day!"
When Jiang Jun heard the door open, she quickly started cooking. After a while, she had cooked four side dishes, took off her apron, washed her hands, and left the restaurant.
Chen Zhong pointed at Jiang Jun and introduced her, "Teacher Cheng, Teacher Liang, this is my comrade's daughter. She cooked all the meals today."
Jiang Jun stared at the handsome young teachers Cheng and Liang, stunned. These two talented young men had sung military songs on the Spring Festival Gala ten years earlier, becoming renowned young vocalists! In Jiang Heng's drama, Teacher Cheng had even sung the theme song!
Oh my God, oh my God!
Jiang Jun was so excited that he felt dizzy. He quickly bowed slightly and greeted them with a smile: "Hello, Teacher Cheng, Hello, Teacher Liang! My cooking may not be to your taste, please bear with me!"
The two teachers, who were not singers but singers from the military art troupe, were so shocked that they quickly stood up and returned the salute: "You have worked hard!"
Chen Zhong saw this and waved for everyone to sit down. "We're all family, no need to be so polite. Xiaojun, come over here and sit next to me. Tell the guests about the delicious dishes you've made with local specialties."
Turning to Xiao Dai, he asked, "Didn't you say you saw Staff Officer Chen? Where is he?"
"Staff Officer Chen said he had something urgent to do and left first." Xiao Dai was also puzzled. Staff Officer Chen had never encountered such an urgent matter before, and he left without meeting the commander.
Chen Zhong frowned: "You didn't tell him that there was a guest at home (Xiaojun)?"
Xiao Dai: "I told you that you would treat the guest from the art troupe (Cheng Liang) to dinner."
Chen Zhong understood that Xiao Wu was probably confused and thought that his family had introduced him to a new girl, who was from the art troupe!
Well, even if it was an introduction to a date, if he didn't like to turn it down, he wouldn't have to stay away from her. He didn't let the guards tell her that Xiaojun was here, just to give his son a surprise, but the son ended up giving his father a surprise!
Okay, next time Xiao Wu comes to the military area, he will hide Xiao Jun and not let Xiao Wu see her!
Chen Zhong smiled and invited everyone to eat: "Feel free to eat!"
Jiang Jun smiled and picked up some food for Chen Zhong first. "Uncle Chen, this chicken stew with porcini and wild mushrooms is nutritious and soothing. It's perfect for you!"
Chen Zhong nodded. "Okay, okay, Xiaojun, serve the dishes to the guests first. They are all your specialties! Please entertain the guests for me!"
Jiang Jun stood up obediently and scooped a large spoonful of beef stew with potatoes for Teacher Cheng and Teacher Liang respectively. "This is yellow beef, it replenishes the body and replenishes the qi, which will help with singing."
Chen Zhong and Jiang Jun sang the same tune. Everyone present, except Jiang Jun and Jiang Lan, knew that Chen Zhong was letting his chosen daughter-in-law take over the duties of the mistress temporarily.
Jiang Jun looked at everyone's confused expressions and did not avoid them deliberately. She was happy to be misunderstood so that it would be easier to recruit Xiaolan into the art troupe.
The home-cooked meal, which was enjoyed by both the host and the guests, ended successfully under the hosting of Jiang Yun.
Chen Zhong was extremely satisfied: This girl is neither humble nor arrogant when meeting anyone, and she knows when to advance and retreat. No matter how far she follows Xiao Wu in the future, she will be able to hold her own!
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