Chapter 696: Guard It Against You
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Gong Zhan curbed his appetite, responding, “My mother bought it. She loves these things. If Deputy Commander Hu likes it, I’ll have my mother tell me where the shop is later. I’ll have her buy some more and have someone bring it to you.”
Gong Zhan had previously received orders from above to take good care of the newly arrived Deputy Commander of the Cultural Work Troupe.
Given the implications for his career, Gong Zhan had someone investigate Hu Jie’s background. Her father, a former division commander, had died in battle, but he was a national hero. As the daughter of a hero, Hu Jie would undoubtedly receive special care from the national government.
Furthermore, her family had many military officials, and her political background was extremely strong. Her mother’s family was also not simple…
After understanding this, Gong Zhan was very clear in his heart. Even at the same level, the Deputy Commander of the Cultural Work Troupe could not compare to his military position and power. But when receiving Hu Jie, he had to take it seriously.
Therefore, on the day Hu Jie arrived, he had arranged a rather grand reception and even set up a welcome banquet at the Golden Sun Hotel.
Today, he would say these superfluous words to Hu Jie. If it were any other official from the Cultural Work Troupe, even a commander, Gong Zhan would not pay much attention. This was all determined by a person’s origin and background, and Gong Zhan felt that he couldn’t be blamed for being realistic.
Hu Jie was quite satisfied with Gong Zhan’s hospitality. She remembered the purpose of her trip and said to Gong Zhan, “That’s good. I’ll have the guard give you the money for the pastries later. Now let’s get to the point. I came here because there’s something I want to discuss with you, Mr. Gong…”
As evening approached, Mrs. Chen and her friends finished their gathering. Mrs. Chen returned home, changed into her slippers, and went straight into the kitchen. She had to prepare dinner.
The Gong family was not so poor that they couldn’t afford a maid, but Mrs. Chen felt that it was more reassuring to cook the meals herself, and she was not used to having strangers in the house.
So, for many years, the Gong family had never hired a maid to cook. Mrs. Chen would only hire a part-time worker to come to the house for a thorough cleaning every once in a while.
This way, there were no strangers in the house, and Mrs. Chen, who managed the household, would not be too tired. Mrs. Chen felt that the existence of part-time workers was a blessing, so she treated every part-time worker who came to the door with gratitude.
And the part-time workers who came to the door? Most of them were farmers who needed money. They were quite simple and would work hard. Mrs. Chen would give them extra money as a tip, and if they came again, they would bring homemade pickles, dried fish, etc., to repay Mrs. Chen’s kindness. Mrs. Chen felt very satisfied with this.
Mrs. Chen hummed a song as she thought about it, opened the refrigerator to get the ingredients. The ingredients were all there, but Mrs. Chen always felt that the second layer of the preservation room was too empty. Shouldn’t there be something there?
The next second, Mrs. Chen remembered, “Oh! Where are the pastries in the refrigerator? Xin Xin, are you back? Gong Zhan, Gong Zhan, come down.”
Mrs. Chen remembered that she had noticed earlier that Gong Xin’s cotton slippers were still far away at the door. Her daughter should not have returned.
Right, Gong Zhan’s cotton slippers were not there, and a guest had come by earlier. Her heart suddenly hung in suspense, and she walked towards the stairs leading to the second floor, calling her son as she walked.
Gong Zhan was also conveniently drinking water in the corridor on the second floor. Hearing the sound, he came down the stairs and asked in confusion, “Mom, what’s the matter?”
Mrs. Chen was a little incoherent, asking, “Did you use the box of pastries in the refrigerator to entertain Deputy Commander Hu?”
Gong Zhan heard this, his eyebrows furrowed, and he felt that his mother was being stingy, “Yes, Mom, what are you nervous about? Can’t I use the pastries at home to entertain guests?”
When Mrs. Chen heard the answer, her suspended heart seemed to die completely. She walked to the sofa and sat down weakly, looking at her son, her tone serious, “You’re done for. Your sister just brought it back today. She said that Gu Zi made it especially for her, and no one is allowed to touch it.
“Especially me, I have to guard it against you. She didn’t even bear to eat a piece when she brought it back today. It’s also my fault. I left in a hurry and forgot to remind you. When you entertained the guests, you didn’t use it all, did you?”
Gong Zhan listened, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead. He could already picture Gong Xin punching and kicking him. That wild girl, when she got angry, she was very strong.
Unfortunately, he couldn’t possibly fight back against her. He stuttered, “Then, then what should we do? Deputy Commander Hu said it was delicious and took it all away to eat.”