Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 989 Mind your own business!
Around 5 p.m., Bang Geng drove his jeep, first dropping Jia Dongming off at home, then taking two packs of imported 555 cigarettes and a kerosene lighter from a drawer in Jia Dongming's study. With a happy expression, he drove the jeep toward the department store.

At exactly six o'clock, the jeep stopped in front of the department store. When Bang Geng saw Tang Yanling waiting for him at the entrance, he immediately got out of the jeep and asked her with concern, "Yanling! Why didn't you wait for me inside?"

Upon hearing Banggeng's question, Tang Yanling happily replied, "Banggeng! I was just worried about you. I didn't know where our company cafeteria was, so I came to the entrance to wait for you."

Upon hearing Tang Yanling's reply, Bang Geng first locked the car door before asking her, "Yanling! Have you completed all the procedures for your transfer?"

When Tang Yanling heard Bang Geng's question, she thought about how she was going to start working at the Commerce Bureau the next day, and nodded happily, replying, "Everything's done! I can go to the Commerce Bureau to complete the onboarding procedures tomorrow morning."

Upon hearing Tang Yanling's answer and seeing her happy expression, Bang Geng smiled and said to her, "Yanling! Working at the Commerce Bureau will be much easier than working at the department store, but the interpersonal relationships will be much more complicated. Also, I won't be able to drive you to and from get off work every day like I do now."

Upon hearing Banggeng's words, Tang Yanling, remembering how her colleagues had been gossiping about her lately because she took the bus to and from get off work, immediately replied, "Banggeng! I've always insisted on riding my bicycle to and from get off work, but you insisted on driving me around. Because of this, people in our workplace have been talking about me behind my back. Now that I'm at my new job, I naturally can't continue taking the bus to and from get off work every day like I am now."

When Bang Geng learned that his driving Tang Yanling around had led to Tang Yanling's colleagues gossiping about her, a look of disdain immediately appeared on his face. He couldn't help but sneer, "Some people just can't stand seeing others doing better than them. They're really meddling in other people's business!"

"Jia Geng! Lingling! Why are you still standing outside? Director Wang and Deputy Director Ye are already at the canteen, waiting for you two. Hurry up and come in with me." Just as Bang Geng finished speaking, Wen Xiaorong's shout suddenly came from behind them.

Upon hearing Wen Xiaorong's shout, Tang Yanling instinctively looked in the direction of the sound. When she saw her mother, Wen Xiaorong, she immediately nodded and replied, "Mom! I know, we're here."

Upon hearing Wen Xiaorong's call, Banggeng instinctively turned around and saw Wen Xiaorong walking out of the department store. He quickly and politely greeted her, "Mom! We're here!"

Bang Geng and Tang Yanling, a married couple, followed Wen Xiaorong into a private room in the cafeteria. When Wen Xiaorong saw the leaders sitting in the room, she immediately greeted them with a smile: "Director Wang! Deputy Director Ye, Section Chief Lin! Let me introduce you, this is my son-in-law Jia Geng, he works in the motorcade of the Municipal Public Security Bureau."

After introducing everyone, Wen Xiaorong turned to Bang Geng and said, "Jia Geng! Let me introduce you. This is Director Wang from our department store, this is Deputy Director Ye, this is Section Chief Lin, and this is..."

Upon hearing Wen Xiaorong's introduction, Bang Geng immediately took out an opened pack of 555 cigarettes from his pocket. While offering cigarettes to Director Wang and the others, he politely greeted everyone, saying, "Hello, Director Wang! Hello, Deputy Director Ye! Hello, Section Chief Lin! Hello, leaders of the department store! It's a pleasure to meet you all. My wife was well taken care of by all of you during her time working at the department store, for which I am extremely grateful." After offering the cigarettes, Bang Geng took out a lighter from his pocket and began lighting cigarettes for everyone.

When Director Wang saw the cigarettes Bang Geng took out of his pocket, his extensive knowledge immediately told him that they were not domestically produced but imported.

In particular, when Bang Geng was offering them cigarettes, the sharp-eyed Director Wang immediately noticed the gleaming imported watch on Bang Geng's wrist. This made him think even more highly of Bang Geng, and he said to Bang Geng with a smile, "Comrade Jia Geng! Welcome to our department store."

Standing next to Director Wang, Deputy Director Ye noticed the experience and demeanor that Bang Geng displayed in his interactions with people. A look of approval flashed in his eyes as he smiled and greeted Bang Geng, saying, "Comrade Jia Geng! It's a pleasure to meet you. Come, this way, please."

"Comrade Jia Geng! Although this is our first meeting, Sister Wen has often mentioned you to us colleagues, praising how good you are to your wife. Today I finally get to meet you in person." Section Chief Lin took the cigarette from Bang Geng and greeted him warmly.

After Director Wang and the others had greeted Bang Geng and everyone else, he smiled and said to Bang Geng, "Comrade Jia Geng! Let's not stand here, please take a seat!"

After the dishes were brought into the private room, Director Wang glanced at everyone present and said with a smile, "Comrade Tang Yanling! She is an excellent saleswoman in our department store. Originally, I was thinking of giving Comrade Tang Yanling more responsibilities next year, but I didn't expect that the leaders of the Municipal Bureau would recognize her talent and transfer her from our department store to the Municipal Bureau."

Director Wang raised his glass and said loudly, "Tomorrow, Comrade Tang Yanling will be transferred from our familiar work environment to a new position. Let's toast Comrade Tang Yanling with this first glass, wishing her a bright future and great success in her new job."

Bang Geng, who was standing to the side, heard Director Wang mention the decision to promote Tang Yanling next year. He had a completely different opinion on this matter. After Director Wang finished speaking, Bang Geng raised his glass and politely thanked him, saying, "Director Wang! Leaders of the department store, first of all, I would like to thank all the leaders present for taking care of my wife over the years."

"Logically, Yanling should not only drink the glass of wine that Director Wang toasts, but also three glasses. However, Yanling is pregnant, and when she went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor specifically instructed her that she cannot drink alcohol during her pregnancy. So, on behalf of my wife, I will toast all the leaders. I will drink three glasses, and the leaders can drink as they please."

Director Wang's purpose in hosting Tang Yanling's farewell party was to get to know the people behind Tang Yanling. Bang Geng's arrival was tantamount to fulfilling his idea in a roundabout way. Now that Bang Geng was willing to toast Tang Yanling, he was even happier to see it. He then smiled and said to Bang Geng, "Comrade Jia Geng! Since the doctor said that Yanling can't drink, then we won't force her. Come on, let's drink!"

(End of this chapter)