"You kid, you still know how to call me. Do you still have me as the county magistrate in your heart?"

Wang Zhongqiu was startled when he heard Li Yuanlang's question. The county magistrate really had an opinion about himself.

But what Li Yuanlang said next made Wang Zhongqiu finally let go of his hanging heart and let out a long sigh of relief.

"You and Liu Ting didn't know how to tell me about such a big thing when they received their certificates. Who did you ask me to prepare the red envelope for? You have to wait until your child is one month old, right?"

Wang Zhongqiu kept apologizing, "County Magistrate, we just got a certificate. We didn't hold a banquet. We just kept a low profile."

Li Yuanlang said: "Marriage is a major event in life, so it's not okay to be so low-key. You and Liu Ting are both married for the first time, and getting married is not a disgraceful thing. Of course, I'm not asking you to make it big, you have to do it no matter what.

How many tables are there to entertain family and friends?"

"If you are in a couple, people who don't know will think that you are unmarried and living together. In the Mid-Autumn Festival, you are now a government employee, so you must pay attention to your image and influence. Especially in your private life, don't have negative news, as this will bring you

Come and cause trouble."

Wang Zhongqiu and Liu Ting didn't think about this at all. After listening to Li Yuanlang's reminder, they suddenly realized that the county magistrate should consider the long term.

So, taking the opportunity, Wang Zhongqiu proposed to invite Li Yuanlang to sit at his home and help with the planning.

"You can sit down, but I don't know if you two can cook, especially like you Wang Zhongqiu. I have never heard that you can cook. Don't fool me by buying a bunch of cooked peanuts."

Hearing the county magistrate's joke, Wang Zhongqiu also relaxed and said: "I'm not good at cooking, but my Liu Ting can. Let's eat dumplings tonight, and I'll have a few drinks with you. It'll be fun."

Li Yuanlang chuckled, "Okay, but I know your drinking capacity. You don't have to worry about the wine. Last time in Guang'an Town, there were still a few bottles of Yunshui Daqu given by Jing Zhihuan, so I just drank Yunshui Daqu. By the way

Taste whether the quality of their wine has changed."

"It's a deal."

Li Yuanlang responded happily, "Okay, it's a deal."

When Liu Yuanshan heard that Li Yuanlang was going to Wang Zhongqiu's rented new house as a guest, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

I was thinking of my uncle, chatting with County Magistrate Li.

You know, he has never had the honor of dining at the same table with the county magistrate in his life. At most, he has only had drinks with Director Zhang Wanyou.

If he is lucky enough to have dinner with the county magistrate, not only will he gain face, but if word spreads, he will be able to brag for a year.

He had no choice but to accept the situation as it was. But he was thinking about how to get involved without appearing obtrusive.

Wang Zhongqiu and Liu Ting were busy throughout the afternoon.

After purchasing the raw materials, washing the vegetables and mincing the meat, I also specially prepared two kinds of meat and vegetable fillings to prevent Li Yuanlang from getting used to it.

Wang Zhongqiu rolled out the dumplings, and she was responsible for making the dumplings and preparing four side dishes to go with wine.

The young couple kept busy without touching the floor. When they finished wrapping the dumplings and were waiting to put them in the pot to cook, they looked outside and saw that it was already dark.

"Call County Magistrate Li and ask, I'm afraid he can't find it." Liu Ting was thoughtful.

Li Yuanlang was not a local and was not familiar with the roads. The house they rented was in an old community, and the gate was in a small alley. In addition, it was dark and it was difficult for Li Yuanlang to find it.

Wang Zhongqiu immediately picked up the phone and prepared to call to inquire.

At this moment, the doorbell rang. When he opened it, he saw Li Yuanlang standing in front of him with a bouquet of flowers in his hand and a smile on his face.

Liu Ting took the flowers and said with a smile: "County Magistrate Li, you are so kind, thank you."

Li Yuanlang waved his hand, put on his slippers and walked around accompanied by Wang Zhongqiu and his wife.

The house is not big, with two bedrooms and one living room. Although there is no major decoration, it is kept clean and tidy by Liu Ting, making it feel like home.

Sitting on the couch in the living room, Wang Zhongqiu picked up the soft Chinese on the coffee table, took out one and handed it to Li Yuanlang.

Li Yuanlang did not answer, but asked Liu Ting solicitously, "Mistress, can I smoke in your house?"

Liu Ting shrugged, "You can, but not during the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Oh." Li Yuanlang suddenly realized, "Are you planning to have a baby? Forget it, I won't do it, so I'll give you some fresh space."

"No." Wang Zhongqiu quickly explained: "Liu Ting was joking. Having children is not in the current plan. The main reason is that Liu Ting saw that I was not addicted to smoking and persuaded me to quit."

"It's difficult. If you work as my secretary during the Mid-Autumn Festival, you will definitely stay up late a lot in the future. There are smokers in the secretarial profession. I have no choice but to rely on nicotine to stay awake. I didn't smoke or drink back then, but since I became a secretary, I have learned everything.

Already."

Hearing this, Liu Ting looked at her husband and understood: "It seems I want to keep it simple. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, you sit with County Magistrate Li while I cook the dumplings."

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The two masters and servants were chatting about the dispute between the property owners and the owners of Mingzhe Community.

After just a few words of conversation, Liu Ting came to tell them that the dumplings had been cooked and invited Li Yuanlang to take a seat.

Li Yuanlang only brought a bottle of 52% Yunshui Daqu, which was enough for them considering Wang Zhongqiu's drinking capacity.

Liu Ting drank a drink, and Wang Zhongqiu poured it for Li Yuanlang.

With one or two wine glasses, I think Wang Zhongqiu can keep himself entertained with just two glasses of wine.

Li Yuanlang picked up the wine glass and first said: "I would like to drink this glass of wine to you, young couple. I wish you eternal unity, a happy marriage for a hundred years, and a happy marriage."

"Thank you." The three glasses collided together, making a crisp sound.

Li Yuanlang drank half of the glass, and Wang Zhongqiu only took a small sip before he choked and coughed. He kept complaining, "This wine is really spicy."

"Haha." Li Yuanlang laughed heartily, "If it's not spicy, it's not wine. Don't be impatient, drink slowly, don't look like me."

Liu Ting quickly pulled out the paper towel and handed it to her husband, and asked Li Yuanlang to use his chopsticks, "The dumplings should be eaten while they are hot. They will not taste good when they are cold. I don't know what your taste is, so I specially prepared two kinds of fillings. This plate is pork and sauerkraut."

Yes, this plate is made with leeks and eggs."

Li Yuanlang said: "I don't hold my mouth in my mouth, so I can eat anything." After that, he first put a pickled cabbage stuffing into his mouth.

While eating, he couldn't help nodding and praising Liu Ting, praising Liu Ting for her good cooking skills and the delicious home-cooked food.

While he was talking, Li Yuanlang took out a red envelope with the word "happy" printed on it from his pocket, placed it in front of Liu Ting, and said: "You are getting married. This is a gift from your sister-in-law and I. Please accept it if you are thinking of it."

"No, this won't work." Liu Ting quickly stopped her, but Wang Zhongqiu didn't agree.

Li Yuanlang persuaded: "Don't refuse. This is a matter of human nature and courtesy. In the Mid-Autumn Festival, I have been my secretary for several months. Seeing that you are lovers and finally getting married, I am happy for you. Come, let's have another drink."

Li Yuanlang said so, so Wang Zhongqiu had no choice but to accept it.

Thinking of the hardships she went through, not only Liu Ting's nose felt sore, but Wang Zhongqiu also felt a lot of emotions.

He picked up the wine glass and said emotionally: "County Magistrate, I sincerely thank you. If it weren't for you, Liu Ting and I might not be where we are today."

Liu Ting nodded in agreement.

"Honey, let's respect the county magistrate together."

Again, the three of them clinked their wine glasses.

This time, Wang Zhongqiu gritted his teeth and poured a ounce of wine directly into his stomach, enjoying the hot and spicy taste of the alcohol.

Spicy in your mouth and warm in your heart.

During the dinner, the three of them were eating and talking.

At this moment, the doorbell rang again.

Wang Zhongqiu murmured in confusion: "It's so late, who will come?"

Liu Ting quickly got up and opened the door, but it was her father and mother.

Liu Yuanshan could not sit still at home for a long time. His son-in-law invited the county magistrate to dinner. How could he miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

So I counted the time with my fingers, thinking that it was almost time, so I had to ask my wife to go with me.

In the meantime, we bought some cooked food and a bottle of good wine, pretending to be enjoying the meal.

How could Liu Ting not understand the little Jiujiu in Liu Yuanshan's heart?

He cooperated with his father and pretended to be a coincidence, and brought his parents to the dining table in the living room and introduced them to Li Yuanlang respectively.

Li Yuanlang quickly stood up, shook hands with them one by one, and invited them both to sit down together.

Liu Yuanshan was not polite. He unbuttoned his clothes and sat down. Wang Zhongqiu quickly poured him a glass of wine.

"County Magistrate Li, I have heard about you in the Mid-Autumn Festival, but I have never had the chance to meet you. On behalf of my whole family, I would like to express my respect to you."

"Master Liu, please don't be polite. Don't shout at me one after another. This will offend me." Li Yuanlang clinked the cups with Liu Yuanshan, and they drank dry.

They say wine is a bridge of communication, and this makes sense.

We came and went, and after three rounds of drinking, Liu Yuanshan drank enough. His tongue was a little big, his eyes were scarlet, he put his arms around Li Yuanlang's shoulders and said: "County Magistrate Li, there is something I have been holding back for a long time and haven't said it yet.

I've had a great time today, so I'm going to rely on my old skills and ask you the truth."

"Please tell me." Li Yuanlang said with great interest.

"Zhongqiu has been with you for several months. Do you have any plans to arrange a position for him?"

Once these words were spoken, not only Wang Zhongqiu, but also Liu Ting and her mother were shocked.

What's going on, dad? Isn't this just asking for an official?
Chapter completed!