Film and Television World Life Record

The mother-in-law was furious and scolded, "You brat, you'll have ten more to say for every one of my words. You know how to dote on him, but we're family. If the family is in trouble, who will help if he doesn't?"

Zhou Hui said, "I'll help with what I can, and this is what I can't. You only care about your brother-in-law. What, you don't care about Jianjun's future? If Jianjun breaks the law and gets punished, ruining his future because of you, will you take responsibility?"

The mother-in-law sneered, "Ha, you make it sound like he has that kind of future."

Zhou Hui was furious: "He doesn't have that ability. In your eyes, isn't your brother-in-law the only capable person in the world? He can make money and he can also go whoring, how capable is he! How come someone so capable got sued! How come he can't pay back the money!"

Cao Jianjun advised, "Xiao Hui, say less."

Zhou Hui said, "No, I can't stand this! We really shouldn't have come back today. Ya Ya, Ya Ya, come out. Jianjun, let's go."

The mother-in-law was furious and scolded, "That brat, she won't even let me speak!"

Zhou Hui didn't mince words: "Say something useful next time. Yaya, let's go."

After saying that, she took the child's hand and really left.

Cao Jianjun hurriedly smiled at his mother-in-law: "Dad, Mom, that's just Xiaohui's temper. Sorry, we'll be going now." He then hurriedly followed her.

Chapter 398 Drunk Driving

Back home, despite the somewhat disappointing experience at his mother-in-law's house, Cao Jianjun was still thrilled by the second-class merit he had just received. He couldn't sit still and said to Zhou Hui, "There's nothing much to do at home, so I'm going to the station."

Zhou Hui rolled her eyes at him: "Workaholic, remember to come back early!"

"Yes, sir!" Cao Jianjun readily agreed, went downstairs, strolled around the streets, and called a few close friends to invite them for drinks to celebrate. Thinking it over, he couldn't leave out his colleagues; it was a matter of appearances, and he had to keep up appearances. So he drove to the police station.

It was right after get off work hours, and there weren't many people at the police station. Only a few police officers and auxiliary police were on duty in the office area. Cao Jianjun walked in with a smile: "Everyone busy? Time for lunch, right?"

Someone looked up: "Jianjun, why are you back again?"

Cao Jianjun laughed and said, "Let's go, let's skip the cafeteria and go eat. I'll treat everyone to a meal."

Everyone joked with him, laughing and teasing: "What's up? Did you do something great? Treat us to a meal?"

"Jianjun, you're amazing! Second-class merit."

Some people egged him on, saying, "Jianjun, what are we eating? A big meal? Where are we going to eat?"

Cao Jianjun readily laughed and said, "Where you want to go is up to you."

Someone said, "Some other time, some other time. It won't work now, I'm on duty."

Suddenly, everyone remembered the director's instructions, and since it was their shift time, they snapped out of their daze and refused, saying, "Next time, next time, remember this, we're still on duty."

Cao Jianjun said, "Let's not go far, let's eat nearby, okay? It won't take much time."

No matter how he called out, no one responded.

Cao Jianjun was disappointed and a little unhappy. He glanced at everyone and said, "What's wrong? It's just a meal to celebrate, and you won't even give me this much face? Do you think I, Cao Jianjun, am not worthy or what?"

After he said that, no one knew how to respond, and they were all a bit embarrassed.

"Jianjun, I didn't mean that. I'm really on duty and can't leave. It's the rule, set by the director, you know that."

"We'll invite you another day, another day when we have time, to give you our special congratulations. Okay?"

Cao Jianjun then cheered up a little: "Okay. It's a promise, another day, we must get together properly another day."

Everyone responded enthusiastically, and Cao Jianjun finally regained his composure, though he was still a little uncomfortable. After so many years in the police station, no one had come to his invitation to a banquet after he received a second-class merit award; how could he not feel resentful?

After feeling down for a while, Cao Jianjun thought of Li Mu, who had also received a second-class merit award. He wondered if Li Mu had celebrated yet. Since he couldn't invite the officers from his station, he figured that if he could get Li Mu, as the station's leader, to come, it would boost his own prestige and make him look good in front of his friends.

However, having just experienced being rejected by everyone, she couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. What if Li Mu also rejected her?

I was thinking of giving up, but then I remembered how I had boasted to my friends. None of my colleagues from the institute were there, and there was no institute leader to back me up. Where would I put my face? Wouldn't that make my friends think I wasn't doing well at the institute?

In the end, Cao Jianjun still made the call.

"Hey, Chief Li! I'm busy."

Li Mu said, "No, I'm just reading at home. Is there anything I can help you with, Lao Cao?"

Cao Jianjun said, "Officer Li, it's like this. We both received second-class merit awards this time, which is quite rare. I'm planning to invite a few friends to celebrate. Officer Li, why don't you come along?"

As if afraid that Li Mu would refuse, he immediately added, "Don't worry, Director Li, there are no outsiders, just a few friends. It won't be long before we celebrate."

Li Mu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alright, thank you, Lao Cao. Send me the address, I'll be there in a bit!"

Cao Jianjun said happily, "Okay, Director Li, I'll go and arrange a place to wait for you!"

Li Mu hung up the phone, put down the book in his hand, and took a sip of tea. He had planned to relax at home and wasn't interested in having a celebratory meal.

However, Li Mu knew that if he didn't stop Cao Jianjun this time, he would be in big trouble. "Drunk driving, causing an accident, and fleeing the scene" would not only prevent him from working as a policeman, but he would also have to go to jail.

Despite knowing that Cao Jianjun usually loves to take credit, and is the kind of person who gets cocky when given a little credit, and will climb on the roof if you're not careful.

However, we cannot deny his merits and contributions and let him end up in jail because of these flaws.

Therefore, this trip is a must. Teaching him a lesson is fine, but he doesn't need to lose his police uniform or go to jail.

Over here, Cao Jianjun drove out of the police station. Thinking that since his colleagues from the station weren't going, and the reserved spot couldn't be empty, he decided to invite a few more friends. He picked up his phone and made a call as he drove: "Old Liu, isn't the business being looked after by your sister-in-law? Come on over, Old Li and Old Cao are all waiting, we're just missing you."

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After making several phone calls, Cao Jianjun suddenly thought of his apprentice, Yang Shu, who had also contributed to the meritorious service this time. Besides, since Li Mu had already been invited, it wouldn't look good if no one from the institute showed up, so he decided to call Yang Shu as well.

Thinking of this, I dialed Yang Shu's number again.

Yang Shu was at home, lifting dumbbells in one hand, reading a book in the other, and listening to music.

The phone rang. He answered, "Master, what's wrong? What? Where are you? Is this alright? The chief told me not to make a fuss about it."

"Li Suo is going too? Okay, I'll be right there. Goodbye."

After hanging up the phone, Yang Shu went inside to change his clothes and then took a taxi to the hospital.

When Yang Shu arrived at the location, Li Mu had just arrived as well. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Director Li, you've come too."

Li Mu said, "Old Cao came to see what I meant by this."

He then instructed Yang Shu, "You know your master's personality; it's not good for him to get drunk! As his apprentice, you should try to persuade him not to drink too much."

Yang Shu nodded repeatedly: "I understand, Director Li. I will persuade my master not to drink so much."

Li Mu laughed and said, "Yes! Let's go in!"

With that, the two went inside.

This was a large private room with a large table that could hold more than a dozen people. About seven or eight people had already arrived. Seeing Li Mu arrive, Cao Jianjun's eyes lit up, and he immediately went to greet him.

"Officer Li, you've arrived..."

Li Mu readily agreed, saying, "Old Cao, you've already called, how could I not come!"

Cao Jianjun was very pleased and quickly asked Li Mu to take the seat of honor, which had been prepared in advance.

Li Mu waved his hand and said, "Old Cao, why are you being so polite with me? This is a private banquet today, so we don't need to worry about rank. As the host, Yang Shu and I can sit here."

Cao Jianjun said, "Director Li, that won't do."

After some initial hesitation, Cao Jianjun finally accepted the seat of honor under Li Mu's firm insistence.

Once everyone had arrived, the banquet officially began, with everyone toasting and laughing together in a lively atmosphere.

As a landlord, Cao Jianjun drank without hesitation, and soon became somewhat drunk, starting to let loose.

"Tell me, what do men live for? Money? Power? What's the point? Isn't it all about achieving something, gaining respect, and being respected?"

"I, Cao Jianjun..."

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Seeing that Cao Jianjun was talking more and more outrageously and drinking glass after glass of wine, Yang Shu realized that he really couldn't let his master drink too much. He quickly moved closer to Cao Jianjun and whispered, "Master, stop drinking. Have you forgotten? The station has repeatedly forbidden drinking alcohol."

Cao Jianjun waved his hand and said, "Stop talking nonsense. That was during working hours. We're off work now. You still want to control me? I'll drink if I want to. Who's bothering me?"

Yang Shu hesitated and said, "But the director said at the meeting that the station's tasks are too heavy, and it's best not to drink after work."

Cao Jianjun snorted: "He said it's best, not a ban! He didn't say we can't drink after get off work. Your master is in a good mood today, so we have to drink this wine."

Then he called to everyone, "Come on, sit down. Everyone, fill your glasses. Drink up, let's have a good time today."

"Director Li, let me toast you again."

Li Mu said, "Old Cao, I know you're happy today, but don't drink too much. Your wife is waiting for you at home!"

Cao Jianjun said, "Okay, okay, Director Li, I know. It's just that it's rare to have so many friends gathered together, so let's have some more drinks."

Li Mu smiled noncommittally, knowing that Cao Jianjun was already drunk and wouldn't listen to anything he said, so he didn't bother with any more nonsense.

After another round of toasts, Cao Jianjun suddenly put his arm around Yang Shu and said, "Everyone, let me introduce you. This is my apprentice, Yang Shu, a PhD from Peking University. He's very knowledgeable."

After showing off his apprentice, he started bragging: "In my experience, academic research is actually meaningless. It's better to be on the front lines, a regular police officer. We don't have to worry about too many things; we just do the work. We do things that benefit the people, and they praise us. What could be better than that? Don't you think?"

Yang Shu nodded quickly.

"Master, you're right. We've had enough to drink today, let's not drink anymore."

As Yang Shu spoke, he reached for the wine glass in Cao Jianjun's hand. Cao Jianjun, for some reason, changed his expression, glared at him, and said, "Mind your own business? You're interfering with me too? Yang Shu, tell me the truth, do you look down on me? I'm treating, but no one from the station wants to come."

Yang Shu quickly said, "Master, you are my master, who would dare to look down on you? You've had too much to drink, please stop."

As she spoke, she reached for his wine glass again.

Although Cao Jianjun was unwilling, he was already a little dizzy, and Yang Shu eventually snatched the wine glass from him. Unexpectedly, Yang Shu grabbed a beer bottle, bit off the cap with his teeth, and poured the wine into a glass containing baijiu (Chinese liquor).