Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 567 Little Red is on vacation!

Xiao Wei drove quietly, while Xiao Liu leaned back in his seat, muttering, "I told him I didn't want to drink, but he insisted. He's not giving me face. But if I just told him I didn't want to drink, wouldn't that be giving him face too? Is it losing face if I drink, or losing face if I don't drink?"

Once at the police station, the two went to Chief Lu to report the situation. As soon as they entered, Xiao Liu asked, "Chief Lu, Xiao Wei has me completely confused. Tell me, when we went out to eat, I came in and said I didn't drink, but they insisted I drink. Who's disrespecting whom?"

Lu glanced at Xiao Liu and said, "You're more powerful than him, that's why he doesn't give you face. If he were more powerful than you, you'd better drink it."

Xiao Liu thought for a moment and then asked, "What if everyone is about the same level? Classmates, colleagues, no hierarchy, just ordinary friends."

Lu said, "If someone you hang out with insists you drink even if you don't want to, they're not a friend. Real friends wouldn't do that. So, like I said, if you're tough, stand up for yourself; if they're tough, then you do it."

Xiao Wei said, "It's not absolute. When classmates and friends get together, there are times when things get noisy and they may not have any other intentions. They're just having fun, and that's when there's a lot of pressure to drink. Actually, it's entirely up to you at that point. If you really don't want to drink, then don't. The problem is that you might drink a little out of politeness, and then later say you don't want to drink anymore, which makes things complicated."

Director Lu looked at the two men and asked in confusion, "Weren't you two out investigating a case? How did you end up in a drunk driving case?"

Xiao Liu said, "I told him about the previous case in the car. The matter is cleared up. It was an internal issue. The old man's son-in-law was the one who called the police. I explained it to them, and I guess he can't come. I'll write up a report and give it to you."

Lu Suo said to Xiao Wei, "How about that? Are you convinced now? I told you it couldn't be Huang Bo. His son-in-law has the key, right? What's he doing coming and going?"

Xiao Liu pouted and said, "I've become infatuated with my sister-in-law. I don't dare to touch her, so I steal her worn underwear to satisfy my urges."

Lu stared at Xiao Wei and Xiao Liu with his mouth agape, and it took him a while to come to his senses: "Holy crap, these guys are perverts."

When Xiao Liu went back to write his report, Director Lu said to Xiao Wei, "I contacted a few other institutes, and while I didn't give them a definitive answer, they're all quite interested. Do you have enough money?"

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "I have the money, as long as the job is done accurately."

Lu said, "How can this matter be allowed? Liu Ting is standing behind you. There are two places that are too small, I didn't even like them, can they be done? They are less than three acres."

Xiao Wei said, "It is indeed a bit small. It depends on the terrain. If the terrain is good, we can discuss it."

Lu nodded and said, "Old Wang from Wanliu called me. You've talked to him too?"

Xiao Wei said, "I mentioned it briefly, and he seemed quite interested, saying he'd help me contact those firms over there."

Lu said, "Who wouldn't be interested in this? Unless you're rich and want to do it yourself, to be honest, if anyone in my family could afford it, I'd do it myself."

Xiao Wei smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, it has potential."

Lu said, "It's a mutually beneficial situation. From any perspective right now, the police station is the one benefiting. But who can predict what will happen in the future?"

Looking at the pile of documents on Director Lu's desk, Xiao Wei asked, "What are all these? Do we have that many cases here?"

Lu glanced at the document and said, "Information. The social situation is unstable right now. Many small factories have gone out of business, and there's also the issue of farmers whose land is being taken over. People need to eat. This is all about the sale of silver by Pu Chang. The higher-ups have reminded all offices to pay close attention."

Xiao Wei asked, "Doesn't our country no longer have this?"

Lu said, "This kind of thing can never be completely eradicated; it just depends on how seriously people take it. When people are poor to a certain extent, what wouldn't they dare to do? This isn't murder or arson. As long as there are people, prostitution and gambling will never be eradicated; it's human nature."

Xiao Wei asked, "Then what are we supposed to do?"

Lu said, "We can't do anything. We can't play any role in this. If there's a big problem, the higher-ups will naturally send orders. To be honest, most people who do this now are barely making ends meet. Who would want to do this if there's even a small way to survive? Instead of thinking about these useless things, you should hurry up and expand your business and hire more people."

Xiao Wei pursed his lips and went back to his office.

In the evening, Xiaowei returned home after get off work.

Now that Aunt Wang is officially working during the day, she looks energetic, but she can't take care of things at home anymore. On the contrary, Xiao Wei has more time every day, so he has taken over the chores of cleaning and cooking.

Wearing an apron and staring blankly at the steam rising from the pot on the stove, Xiao Hong ran in as soon as the door opened and clung to Xiao Wei, exclaiming, "We're on vacation! Finally free! Waaaaah, I'm so happy!"

Xiao Wei said, "Come down, come down, I'm preparing the vegetables."

Little Red's face tightened: "No, your attitude is bad, let's do it again."

Xiao Wei leaned over and kissed Xiao Hong on the forehead, saying, "Okay, get down now."

Xiao Hong let go of his hand and stood on the ground, sniffing the air and saying, "Fish?" She looked around and asked, "What have you all been doing? Just eating fish?"

Xiao Wei said, "Just stew a pot of fish and stir-fry a couple of vegetables, what else would you like to eat?"

Xiao Hong said, "Okay, you decide." She leaned against Xiao Wei and asked, "Brother Guizi, when are we leaving?"

Xiao Wei asked, "Are you in a hurry?"

Xiao Hong nodded and said seriously, "I can't wait."

Xiao Wei smiled and said, "Okay, let's make the arrangements tomorrow, and we'll set off in the next couple of days."

Xiao Hong smiled sweetly. Xiao Wei said, "Go back to Beixi."

Xiao Hong's face fell, and she pinched Xiao Wei, saying, "You're just trying to fool me."

Xiao Wei said, "We really need to go back. We have to check on Xinghai Changyuan and their team, and we also need to go back and talk to them about recruiting. In the end, it's just the two of us, right? We need to bring a few people with us, what if something happens out there?"

Xiao Hong pouted, thought for a moment, then nodded, looking at Xiao Wei with a pitiful expression. Xiao Wei had intended to play along, but couldn't help bursting into laughter. "You bad guy, you Japanese devil, you big bad guy!"

When Aunt Wang opened the door and came in, Xiao Hong was chasing after Xiao Wei with a feather duster, looking righteous.

(End of this chapter)