Everyone at the dinner table was somewhat surprised when they saw the man take his seat and naturally approach Pei Xiqing.
In the last few years of the apocalypse, anyone who had served in the base knew Chief Judge Duan.
Although he usually keeps a low profile and doesn't attend any meetings except for some major ones, which results in many people not being able to see his true face, the recent natural disasters and the explosion in the Red Alert Zone forced even those who normally wouldn't have the chance to see him to get to know him again.
As for people like Tan Yuanxin, he was considered a veteran among veterans. He had known him since the very beginning, when Duan Xiaolin awakened his superpowers.
"Judge Duan..." He quickly stood up, holding up the teacup in his hand. Just as he was about to speak, the man gestured for him to sit down. "Since this is a party, don't worry about it. Just think of me as Xiqing's husband."
Everyone in the tense atmosphere finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He still didn't dare to show any obvious emotions, and each of them seemed like a soldier waiting for his orders. Tang Yitong called out sweetly: "Brother-in-law, are you my brother-in-law?"
This pulled the hardworking people out of their oppressed mood.
Everyone at the table couldn't help but laugh. Tan Yuanxin couldn't help but curl his lips. "I guess I called her right. Miss Duan... Did she get her last name after Judge Duan?"
His gaze was somewhat teasing, and Pei Xiqing smiled somewhat uncomfortably: "I'm sorry, I lied to everyone back then. My last name is Pei, Pei Xiqing."
Tang Yitong said, "Then I'll still call you Sister Qing'er. Whether it's Duan Qing or Pei Xiqing, it doesn't matter, right?"
Tan Yuanxin nodded: "Yes, it doesn't make any difference. You don't have to feel sorry. It's okay."
"Sister Qing'er!" Tang Yitong said, "It's okay, we don't mind!"
Pei Xiqing smiled and introduced the man beside him, "I wanted to introduce him, but you all seem to know him. He is Duan Xiaolin. Last time, I didn't have time to greet you, and then because of some things..."
"It's okay, it's okay." Tang Yitong said quickly: "Oh, everyone is very busy, I understand! Sister Qing'er won't apologize!"
Pei Xiqing smiled awkwardly: "Hmm..."
Duan Xiaolin silently added, "It's also my responsibility. I should have contacted you earlier. However, I roughly know your schedule and your subsequent tasks, so I didn't bother you rashly."
Tan Yuanxin and several others quickly stood up. "We don't deserve it. If the presiding judge has any instructions or tasks, please tell us and we will definitely do it."
Tang Yitong held her forehead with her hand and pulled them all back: "Sit down! Brother Tan! Are you here for a meeting or something? My brother-in-law said it was just an ordinary gathering yesterday, and you're starting it again! How annoying! Otherwise, I'll open a private room for you so you can chat about the base!"
He couldn't help but mutter, "It's been so long, and you don't even take a break. It's not easy for him to come over for a meal, and you still have to say all this..."
Pei Xiqing agreed with a smile: "That's right, you guys just listen to Tongtong. We're just having dinner today, so let's not talk about anything else. If you do, Tongtong and I will get angry."
"Okay." Tan Yuanxin smiled helplessly and said after sitting down, "Let's just treat it as a dinner party. Your Honor, I'll have a couple of drinks with you."
The man asked someone to bring some wine over and said slowly, "I'll give you two days off today. Have a few drinks each."
Tan Yuanxin and his companions were flattered and immediately said, "Hey! That day we'll have a drinking contest with the presiding judge!"
Pei Xiqing turned her head and winked at the man playfully.
Well done!
Arrived just in time too!
Receiving her praise, Duan Xiaolin raised the corners of his lips. He held her hand openly, interlocking their fingers. "Do you want to drink too?"
Pei Xiqing looked at the jugs of wine and swallowed silently, "Let's not drink anymore. You guys drink. If you get drunk, Ruirui still has me."
She'd better not drink anymore. If she gets drunk and Ruirui starts crying, it will be troublesome. That brat has a sharper nose as he grows older. If he smells alcohol on her, he might make a fuss until late at night.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything." Duan Xiaolin poured her half a cup, "Drink if you want. I'll be there if Ruirui makes a fuss."
"Then I'll drink it."
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