The engagement is over, but the black-bellied president won't let go

Leng Ruofei was slightly startled, and her watery eyes looked up and down at the two visitors, confirming that she did not know them. At that moment, her heart was full of doubts, but her good upbringing allowed her to quickly regain her composure. "Wait a minute, I'll go ask." As she said this, she was about to close the door and call Xiao Zhengchun.

At this moment, Qin Lan heard the voice and came over. "Ruofei, who is it?" She asked anxiously, unconsciously speeding up her pace. There was a hint of curiosity and eagerness in Qin Lan's voice, and her slightly rising tone revealed her inner expectation.

When Qin Lan's eyes finally fell on the two men at the door, a look of surprise instantly appeared on her face. "Oh, isn't this Director Li? How come you have time to come here without calling in advance? Please come in." Qin Lan greeted them warmly, her voice full of surprise. Her face immediately bloomed with a smile as bright as the warm spring sun, her eyes curved into a crescent shape, the expression was too sudden, and the smile was a little far-fetched.

It turned out that this slightly older man was Director Li of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Qin Lan had been to the Municipal Bureau before because of Xiao Zhengchun's matter, and it was Director Li who received her, so she recognized him at a glance. Following behind him was Director Wang from the Bureau Office. Director Wang was relatively thin, wearing a pair of black-framed glasses, and his eyes were shrewd and capable.

Director Li smiled and said, "I decided to come and visit Director Xiao at the last minute, so I didn't have time to notify you in advance. I'm sorry for being so presumptuous. I just saw the car downstairs and came up. This is Director Wang from our bureau, Xiao Wang." His tone was apologetic, and he rubbed his hands together unnaturally. Director Li was wearing a dark suit, his hair was neatly combed, his face was amiable, and his eyes were gentle and humble.

Qin Lan said quickly, "No, no, it's our honor to have you come to our home. Come in, come in. Director Li, Director Wang, come in." As she spoke, she stepped aside to make way for them and warmly invited them in. Her movements were elegant and generous, showing the hospitality of the host. The wife of the director had been the director for so many years, and her hospitality was still very thoughtful.

Leng Ruofei also quickly opened the door completely, made a gesture of invitation, with a polite and sweet smile on his face, "Please come in, leaders."

Director Li and Director Wang walked into the house. The layout of the house was warm and elegant. The sunlight gently sprinkled on the floor through the window, forming patches of golden light. The floor was made of solid wood, with a deep color, clear texture, and slightly mottled, as if telling the story of the years. On the walls of the living room hung several exquisite landscape paintings, with appropriate shades of ink and profound artistic conception.

Xiao Zhengchun was going to take a short rest in the house, but when he heard the noise outside, he quickly came out to greet them. His steps were steady and powerful, his face was filled with a warm smile, and his eyes were full of surprise. Xiao Zhengchun was wearing a loose home suit and a pair of comfortable slippers, but it was still difficult to hide his majestic and friendly temperament.

"Hey, Director Li, what brings you here?" Xiao Zhengchun's face was filled with a warm smile, and he extended his hand to shake hands with Director Li politely. His palms were thick and strong, his fingers were thick and the joints were distinct. The years left some subtle marks on his hands, but his hands were still full of strength and determination.

Director Li responded with a smile: "Director Xiao, I just wanted to come and chat with you and visit you and your sister-in-law." His eyes swept around the room, full of friendliness and concern.

"Welcome, welcome, please take a seat." Xiao Zhengchun invited them to sit on the sofa in the living room. The sofa was off-white, soft and comfortable, as if waiting for the arrival of guests.

Seeing this, Leng Ruofei hurried to the kitchen to prepare tea. She opened the cupboard and carefully took out the tea leaves she had collected. The tea leaves were placed in an exquisite porcelain jar, exuding a charming aroma. This was the new tea that Xiao Yiyang had just brought. She gently took out the tea leaves, put them in the teapot, and brewed them with hot water. The tea leaves rolled in the water, gradually emitting bursts of fragrance. The fragrance immediately filled the entire kitchen, making people intoxicated.

Xiao Zhengchun and Director Li sat on the sofa and began to chat.

"Director Xiao, how are you doing recently?" Director Li asked with concern. His eyes were full of sincerity and concern, and he leaned forward slightly, looking at Xiao Zhengchun intently. Director Li's expression was very serious, and his brows were slightly furrowed, showing his concern for Xiao Zhengchun's physical condition.

"Thanks to you, I'm still healthy. How about you? Are you busy with work?" Xiao Zhengchun replied with a smile. His smile was bright and open-minded, as if no difficulties could overwhelm him. Xiao Zhengchun's laughter echoed in the living room, full of infectiousness, making people feel his positive and optimistic attitude towards life.

"I'm busy, but it's my duty." Director Li sighed slightly, and then said, "I came here to discuss some work matters with you." His brows were slightly furrowed, and a solemn expression appeared on his face. Director Li's eyes became deep, as if he was lost in thinking about a difficult work problem.

Xiao Zhengchun nodded, "Okay, you don't forget to work even on the weekend. I forgot to introduce you, this is your sister-in-law from my family, you should have met her before. My eldest son is Xiao Yichen, my youngest son is Xiao Yiyang, and this is my youngest daughter-in-law."

Everyone greeted Director Li one by one, and the atmosphere was cordial and harmonious.

At this time, Leng Ruofei came over with the brewed tea. Her steps were as light as a swallow, and every step seemed to be on the clouds. The tray in her hand was steady without any shaking.

She placed the teacups in front of each person one by one, her movements gentle and graceful. Her posture was both dignified and charming, which made people look at her sideways. "Director Li, please have some tea." Leng Ruofei's voice was crisp and sweet.

Director Li picked up the teacup, sniffed the rising steam, and then took a sip. "Hmm, this tea is really fragrant." He closed his eyes, as if savoring the lingering tea fragrance, with an intoxicated look on his face. His eyebrows slightly raised, the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, as if the tea fragrance brought him into a wonderful world.

Xiao Zhengchun smiled and said, "This is the new tea that my youngest son brought. If you like it, take some with you when you leave." His smile was kind and warm, and his eyes were sincere.

"How can I accept that?" Director Li waved his hands quickly, but his face showed a moved expression. There was a flash of desire in his eyes, but it was covered by politeness and reserve. His fingers unconsciously rubbed the edge of the teacup, as if he was hesitating whether to accept this kindness.

"Director Li, you haven't come to see me for a while. It's the weekend, you wouldn't come here for no reason, right?" Xiao Zhengchun knew clearly that Director Li must have come because of his application for early retirement. His eyes were sharp and keen, as if he could see through everything. Those eyes were like two sharp swords, shooting straight at Director Li, leaving no place for him to hide.

"Look at what you said. Can't I come and chat with you if I have nothing to do on the weekend? I didn't expect your whole family to be here." Director Li showed an awkward smile on his face, trying to hide his true thoughts. His smile was a little stiff, his eyes flickered, and he didn't dare to look into Xiao Zhengchun's sharp eyes.

"Haha, what a coincidence. Today, your sister-in-law said she wanted to show off her skills and invite all the children to come back for a gathering. So, we met." Xiao Zhengchun explained with a smile, his face filled with a happy smile. His eyes were full of love for his family and enjoyment of this warm moment. His smile was as bright as the sun, lighting up the whole room.

"Brother, you must have guessed why I came here today." Director Li's expression was not natural, but he had to say it. His eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and embarrassment, and his brows were slightly wrinkled, forming a few shallow lines. His lips trembled slightly, as if he was considering his words.

"Haha, is it for my application?" Xiao Zhengchun's tone was relaxed, as if he had expected it. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, with a faint smile, but his eyes were firm and calm.

"Yes, brother. We are family and we should not have different opinions. We have worked together for so many years, and you know me well. I sincerely hope that you will reconsider. You will retire in more than a year, so there is no need to retire early. Besides, the work of the bureau cannot do without you." Director Li's tone was sincere and eager, and his eyes were fixed on Xiao Zhengchun, hoping to get a satisfactory answer. He unconsciously clenched his hands and leaned forward slightly, as if trying to convey his sincerity and expectations.

"Director Li, thank you first. You know my health condition. I had an operation before and I just want to rest. We are public servants and we have this treatment. I have been working for 30 years and I want to take a break. Besides, you know that your sister-in-law is not in good health. For so many years, I have left my family and career and have not given her a good life. I want to take advantage of my legs and feet to walk with her and see the world." Xiao Zhengchun's eyes were full of determination and tenderness. His words were sincere and touching, and people could not refute them. He turned his eyes to Qin Lan, his eyes were full of guilt and love.

"Brother, is it convenient for us two brothers to talk alone?" Director Li took off his coat, sweat on his forehead. His face was slightly red, and his expression seemed a little uneasy. He didn't expect that everyone in Xiao Zhengchun's family would be together this weekend. Looking after Xiao Yichen and Xiao Yiyang, there were some things he really couldn't say. Especially Xiao Yiyang, who used to call him Uncle Li. After his father got into trouble, although he didn't add insult to injury, he wasn't proactive either, right? He really didn't expect that this old brother could come out safely.

At that time, he wanted to find out what was going on. But who would step forward at this time? They were all trying to protect themselves. But the organization had given him this important task, so he had no choice but to come here today.