Chapter 68: Being a Guest
Tan Xuan sincerely wanted to do something for Jiang Yingyue. No matter if he could take his relationship with Jiang Yingyue to the next level, he would be happy if she was happy. Even though he was very reluctant to go to Director Chang's house, he was willing to do it for Jiang Yingyue. To use Xiao Di's words later, Tan Xuan's mind was full of hormones.
After returning home, Tan Xuan couldn't wait to tell Jiang Yingyue the good news. Jiang Yingyue was very happy to hear that Tan Xuan had helped her find a new job. At the same time, she was very grateful to Tan Xuan. The two of them went out for a meal to celebrate. Of course, Jiang Yingyue invited them, but Tan Xuan paid for it. When they returned home, Tan Xuan had another IOU in his hand.
Jiang Yingyue had officially moved in. The master bedroom had a bathroom, so she and Tan Xuan did not affect each other. Only the kitchen was shared, but she did not cook, so it was not inconvenient. After settling her down, Tan Xuan also started to work. He did not rest well during the day, and when there was less work in the middle of the night, he would finish work and go home.
The next morning, Tan Xuan went out to the breakfast stand at the entrance of the community to buy some breakfast, and left before Jiang Yingyue came out of the bedroom. Qian Bo informed him last night that he would go to Director Chang's house tonight. Although he said that he was going to thank him, now he had to ask for help, so he couldn't go empty-handed and needed to prepare.
Tan Xuan returned home around noon. Jiang Yingyue was watching a variety show in the living room with her laptop. Seeing the living room polished to a shine, Tan Xuan felt warm in his heart again.
Tan Xuan cooked two dishes, steamed some rice, and had lunch with Jiang Yingyue, then they went back to their rooms to rest and wait for the evening to go out for a visit. Jiang Yingyue didn't know whose boss's house she was going to in the evening, she only knew that Tan Xuan was the one who introduced her to the job. When she heard Tan Xuan say that she was going to work in a government department, Jiang Yingyue felt so happy. She resigned from a sales position in a private company and turned around to become a contract worker in a government department. This was even more incredible than the saying "A blessing in disguise".
Just after four o'clock in the afternoon, Tan Xuan received a call from Qian Bo, asking him and Jiang Yingyue to pack up and go downstairs quickly, as he had already returned from get off work early.
Tan Xuan could just take a coat. To him, clothes are just clothes. As long as they are comfortable and decent, it's fine. It's not a wedding or funeral, so there's no need to distinguish between different occasions. But Jiang Yingyue deliberately dressed up, put on some light makeup, and changed her clothes.
The group of three drove Tan Xuan's car. No one said anything along the way, and Qian Bo did not give any special instructions. The three of them went straight to the leader's house to visit with nothing in their hands.
When they arrived at Director Chang's house, it was Aunt Feng Yulian who opened the door again. Aunt Feng was even more enthusiastic to see Tan Xuan this time than last time, especially when she saw Jiang Yingyue who came with Tan Xuan, she smiled from ear to ear. She took Tan Xuan with one hand and Jiang Yingyue with the other and pulled them directly to the living room. As for Qian Bo, she let him follow behind.
Aunt Feng first exchanged a few pleasantries with Tan Xuan, said some words of thanks, then pretended to blame Tan Xuan for not coming with Qian Bo, and finally talked about women, holding Jiang Yingyue's hand and sitting there talking endlessly, not acting like a leader's family member at all, just like an elder who chatters endlessly when seeing a younger generation. It is estimated that Qian Bo mentioned Jiang Yingyue to her in advance, and Aunt Feng's enthusiasm for her is even greater than Tan Xuan.
After a few people chatted for a while, Director Chang opened the door and came back. Although according to Qian Bo, they all came out at about the same time, Director Chang didn't get home until after they all arrived. No one knew what he was busy with in the meantime.
"Xiao Tan is here, you guys sit down, I'll go change my clothes first." Seeing that the three young men in the living room had stood up, Director Chang waved his hand quickly and then went into the room.
After a while, Director Chang came out, changed out of his suit and tie, put on loose home clothes, and sat directly on the single sofa in the living room.
Director Chang refilled some tea for Tan Xuan and the other two, and poured himself a cup. After taking a sip, he started chatting with Tan Xuan, "What have you been busy with recently, Xiao Tan? Are you tired from work?"
Tan Xuan also picked up the teacup and pretended to take a sip, then put it down and replied with a smile: "I'm just busy doing nothing. I usually drive a car, so it's not tiring. I have flexible working hours, so I can rest when I feel tired."
"Haha..." Director Chang also laughed when he heard this, "You young people are the ones who have the ideas to arrange your work time flexibly and reasonably."
"Hehe..." Tan Xuan couldn't tell whether Director Chang's words were praise or criticism, so he just laughed it off.
Director Chang looked at Tan Xuan and said lightly, "I heard from Xiaobo that you helped the kid from the Yang family get rid of the evil ghost in his dream some time ago?"
This obviously had some implication of calling for accusations. Tan Xuan did not expect Director Chang to be so direct. There were only a few people involved in this matter. It was obvious that Su Cheng had told Qian Bo about it, and then Qian Bo told Director Chang about it. He smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Haha, that's all thanks to Brother Qian's sister-in-law. They forced me to take the job. The problem was solved, but the friendship was gone."
"Oh!" Hearing Tan Xuan's soft but firm words, Director Chang was obviously stunned for a moment. After looking at Qian Bo, he asked Tan Xuan with great interest: "Then can you tell me what happened at that time? I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. Since the incident with the old man, I have been particularly interested in this kind of thing."
Tan Xuan smiled slightly, "Actually, this is not necessary. Humans are humans, ghosts are ghosts, and humans and ghosts have different paths. Unless there are special circumstances, they are destined to live in peace. Yang Junwen is haunted by nightmares, that is what he owed to the other party, now that he has paid it off, he will be fine."
"Really? Haha..." Director Chang laughed dryly twice, then sighed and said, "Xiao Tan, it's easy for you to say, but I guess it's not that easy in reality. For my grandfather's matter, I made a special trip to Luanshan County. Although there were no dangers along the way, it was still very troublesome to find out what the old man was thinking."
Tan Xuan laughed and complimented him, "Director Chang's filial piety is commendable. Although the process was tortuous, the gains must be great. This information will not be wrong. The old man can sleep well now."
Director Chang was stunned for a moment, then he also laughed, "Indeed, the old man no longer sees Li Ying whenever he opens his eyes or closes them . Thank you for pointing out the direction, otherwise we would have no idea what to do."
"Xiao Tan, you are really amazing." Director Chang gave Tan Xuan a thumbs up. "Not only is the direction accurate, but when we looked through the archives, the photo of Li Ying is exactly the same as the one you produced."
"Haha, I'm glad I can help."
"Xiao Tan, I admire you for not being arrogant because of your talent. I have always wanted to thank you, but I never had the right opportunity. Today you finally have time." Director Chang gestured to Aunt Feng and said, "Yulian, go and see how the food is being prepared over there. I must have a drink with Xiao Tan later."
"Hey! You guys chat, I'll go take a look first." Aunt Feng agreed, got up and went to the next room, and came back soon.
"The food is ready over there, let's go over there and eat and chat."
"Come on, Xiao Tan, let's go over there."
"Well..." Tan Xuan was a little surprised. He had come here to ask for help, but they even prepared food for him. This was totally beyond his expectations. He said, "Director Chang, we are just here for a look around. We are not going to eat here."
"Why don't you eat here? I heard that you were coming over today, so your aunt Feng took the nanny to buy groceries early in the morning. You must eat here today. Xiaobo, hurry up and help me greet Xiaotan."
Tan Xuan wanted to be polite, but before he could find a reason, he was pushed away by Director Chang and Qian Bo, while Jiang Yingyue was pulled out of the living room by Aunt Feng.
As soon as he entered the opposite door, he could smell the delicious aroma of food. The dining table had been set up in the living room. The round table was not much smaller than the private room in the restaurant. The turntable was filled with dishes. The nanny, whose name Tan Xuan still couldn't remember, was still serving dishes to the table. And Mr. Chang had already sat down in the main seat. Although he could not hide his old age, he looked much better than the last time he saw him.
"Grandpa Chang." After Qian Bo entered the room, he immediately trotted over to Grandpa Chang and called him so affectionately, more like his own grandson than his own grandson.
"It's Xiaobo." Mr. Chang was very happy to see Qian Bo. He pulled Qian Bo to sit next to him. It was obvious that he liked Qian Bo very much.
"Where's your friend?"
Tan Xuan walked over with a smile, followed Qian Bo's greeting, and saluted Old Man Chang, saying, "Hello, Grandpa Chang."
"Oh, okay, you must be Xiao Tan, come and sit next to me." It was the first time that Mr. Chang met Tan Xuan. His attitude was even more friendly, and the smile on his face never faded.
"How is Grandpa Chang's health lately?" Tan Xuan thought that the old man was inevitably hard of hearing, so he deliberately raised his voice when speaking.
"Okay, okay, thanks to you, I'm sober again."
"The old man is in a very good mood now. He has become indifferent to matters of life and death. As long as he is not waiting to die in confusion, he feels very relieved." At this time, Director Chang also walked to the dining table, smiled and explained a few words to Tan Xuan, then waved his hand, "Everyone, please sit down. There are no outsiders here anyway, so sit wherever you want."
As he spoke, Director Chang sat down with his back to the door.
Everyone took their seats. Qian Bo and Tan Xuan sat on Mr. Chang's left and right, Jiang Yingyue sat between Tan Xuan and Feng Yulian, and on the other side of Feng Yulian was Director Chang.
"What kind of wine does Xiao Tan drink?" Director Chang pointed at the wine bottle and Tan Xuan on the table and asked. The white wine is the national wine stored in the cellar, and the red wine is imported. Both are rare in the market. Today, Tan Xuan came to the door, and Director Chang was not stingy at all.
"Uh..." The wine is good, but Tan Xuan doesn't drink, which is a bit embarrassing.
Qian Bo laughed and picked up the white wine on the table. "Director Chang, I forgot to tell you that Tanzi has a rule in his sect that he cannot drink alcohol. He doesn't have the luxury of tasting such good wine. I'll fill your and Grandpa Chang's glasses first, and I'll drink with you."
"Master Xiaotan has these rules. We are not well prepared . Yulian, go get something else. Xiaotan, is there anything you are not allowed to eat?" Director Chang asked apologetically. He did not doubt Qian Bo's words. In his eyes, masters must be different from others. He was indeed not well prepared for not asking clearly in advance.
Tan Xuan said politely: "No, Director Chang, you don't have to be polite. I just can't drink. There is nothing else to worry about."
Tan Xuan said that, but Director Chang still asked Feng Yulian to ask the nanny to bring over several different flavors of juice, all freshly squeezed, which the nanny was preparing in the kitchen.
When the food and wine were served, Mr. Chang was the first to raise his glass. Being a leader is different. As soon as he raised his glass, his aura immediately changed, sweeping away the drowsiness just now.
"For this glass of wine, first of all, I want to thank Xiao Tan for helping me regain my sobriety. I don't need to thank you for your kindness, it's all in the wine. Secondly, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, I wish you all a happy Mid-Autumn Festival in advance. It's rare to have so many people here today, I hope such opportunities will come often in the future. Once again..."
"Again..." Mr. Chang's momentum did not last for a few seconds. He seemed to have forgotten the words and there was no further words.
Qian Bo, who was standing by, raised his glass and said, "Once again, let's all wish Grandpa Chang good health. Let's drink."
Everyone laughed and raised their glasses. Whether it was red wine, white wine, or juice, they all took a sip, and the awkwardness was resolved.
Putting down the wine glass, Tan Xuan stood up and took something out of his pocket, "Grandpa Chang, I have a gift for you. I wish you good health."
