Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Song Ci smiled but said nothing. Seeing her elder sister and Li Dong's father having a good chat, she was also very pleased.

And she could see that what her elder sister said just now was definitely not a compliment, but was sincere.

Especially some of the criticisms that Mr. Li just made, even Song Ci found them a bit sharp.

But we have to admit that these criticisms are very reasonable and hit the nail on the head!

There was no way my elder sister could hear these voices in the provincial department, and no one dared to let her hear them!

But today at Mr. Li’s place, the eldest sister heard it clearly and it was deafening!

But, if Mr. Li knew the true identity of the eldest sister.

I know that my elder sister came to Tianzhou not to conduct any research this time, but was assigned from the position of deputy director of the Public Security Department of Handong Province to directly take charge of the work of the Tianzhou police force.

I wonder if this old man can still speak so freely and without restraint!

Tang Shi also turned around at this time, looked at his sister and teased: "Why are you slacking off here instead of helping in the kitchen?"

Song Ci protested hurriedly, "Sister, I'm not being lazy."

"There's really no room in the kitchen. If I stay in there, I'll just be causing more trouble, not to mention helping."

"Don't talk about me, Yaoyao was kicked out."

Li Yao also said, "Yes, big sister, my mother and aunt are cooking today, so we are not needed at all."

"We are just waiting for their specialties."

Tang Shi reminded her, "Yaoyao, go tell Auntie not to make it too grand, and don't make the dishes too complicated."

"This time I came home just to get familiar with the house so that it would be convenient for me to move around later."

"It's very comfortable to just keep it simple and eat some home-cooked food. It also shows that you treat me as a family member."

"If it gets too complicated, I'll just become a guest..."

As they were talking, Mother Li's voice came from the kitchen, "The Kung Fu Rice is ready!"

Seeing this, Song Ci and Li Yao hurried in to help clean up the dishes.

As the door opened, the fragrance drifted out through the crack.

Father Li stood up and greeted, "Xiao Tang, let's eat."

"Today I just happened to try your aunt's specialty. I'm also taking advantage of you."

"If you hadn't come, I wouldn't have cooked."

"Especially the braised spareribs. Xiaodong has loved it since he was a child, and even Xiaosong likes it very much."

Tang Shi stood up and supported Father Li, "Really? Then I'd like to taste Auntie's cooking later."

Father Li asked back, "By the way, Xiao Tang, did you drive here today? Can you drink?"

"How about... have a couple of drinks with uncle?"

Tang Shi smiled widely, "Originally I shouldn't drink. After all, I came here not only to visit my family, but also for work."

"But today I got along really well with my uncle, and I learned a lot about grassroots ideas from him, which helped me solve a big problem in my work."

"Even if uncle doesn't ask for it, I still want to have a few drinks with him!"

"It's just that Xiao Ci never lets me drink too much. If she comes to stop me later, uncle, you have to speak up for me!"

After hearing this, Father Li slapped his thigh and laughed, "Don't worry! If Xiao Ci dares to stop you, uncle will be the first to speak up for you!"

"Let's drink to our heart's content today, and don't leave until we're drunk!"

Li Dong quickly stood up and went to the wine cabinet to look for some wine. He took out a glass bottle of rice wine from the innermost part. "Dad, this is the red wine Xiao Ci brought from home last time. It's low in alcohol, so it won't be a problem for Big Sister to drink it."

After saying this, Li Dong glanced at the Tang poetry.

As expected, Tang Shi breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, she can drink quite a lot, but she came here for work after all.

There is definitely nothing wrong with drinking white wine, but if you drink too much, you might end up making mistakes.

Unexpectedly, Li Dong was smart and temporarily changed it to red wine.

The alcohol content of the red wine is just right, which not only allows you to have a great time, but also helps to bring people closer together at the table.

After all, she came here on behalf of the Song family. If she really didn't drink at all, it would seem too pretentious and would be tantamount to not giving face to the host family.

Father Li nodded and immediately agreed, "Red wine is fine. I haven't been willing to drink it since Xiao Song brought it back last time. Today, I'm taking advantage of you, Xiao Tang."

"How about we just finish this bottle of red wine today?"

Tang Shi smiled and said, "No problem!"

When they arrived at the restaurant, the table was already full.

In the middle is a large pot of steaming staple food, with golden glutinous rice wrapped in diced bacon, and potatoes and beans embedded in it. This is a specialty of Tianzhou.

In addition, there are braised pork ribs, green stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and fragrant preserved vegetable pork.

In addition, my aunt also prepared several Western dishes.

Several grilled steaks, cooked to perfection and glistening with oil.

Served with crispy bamboo shoots and golden mashed potatoes, it's clearly authentic.

The other dish is cheese baked prawns, with the bright red prawns wrapped in stringy cheese.

The aroma of seafood mixed with the taste of home-cooked dishes, a combination of Chinese and Western flavors, has a unique flavor.

Tang Shi came closer, fanned the fragrance and said, "Wow, it seems so."

"Auntie's specialties are so delicious and tasty."

“And aunt, I didn’t expect you can cook Western food?”

Li Zhihua wiped his hands and said, "I've been abroad for so many years, and I learned this skill secretly."

Nian Nian was very considerate and said with a smile on her face, "Wow, steak."

"Auntie, the steak my aunt makes is especially delicious!"

Li Zhihua's face was full of doting as he rubbed Nian Nian's head, "You're just sweet-talking!"

"Xiao Tang, these dishes were all prepared by Xiaodong's mother long ago. Today is a good opportunity for you to taste our Li family's cooking skills."

While they were talking, the group took their seats.

All drinks were filled.

Father Li was the first to raise his glass. "Come on, on behalf of the Li family, we welcome Xiao Tang to Tianzhou as our guest. We also welcome you to our home."

"Now that I've recognized you today, I'll come here often."

"If I have the chance in the future, I will go to the provincial capital to visit your father!"

Tang Shi also raised his glass, "Uncle, welcome, welcome! Next time you come, let me show you a few of my specialties!"

With the sound of clinking glasses, the family dinner officially kicked off!

Mother Li suggested, "Xiao Tang, try the ribs first. They won't taste good if they're cold."

"I simmered these ribs for half an hour before cooking them. Try them and see if they suit your taste."

Tang Shi took a bite of the spareribs, which were soft and boneless, with a savory and sweet taste. She nodded immediately, "Auntie, your cooking skills are amazing!"

"No wonder Xiao Ci didn't eat much of the food at home the last few times he came home. It turns out his aunt has spoiled his appetite."

"But having said that, Auntie, your cooking skills are really amazing. It's much better than the food in our company cafeteria. If I could eat there every day, I would want to come here for free meals every day."

Mother Li smiled from ear to ear, "Then come anytime, we'll always have a place for you at home!"