Lust System: Harem Of Beautiful Women

Chapter 757 No Jokes!

As night fell and the group had been inspecting for an entire day, Hail finally said, "Alright, comrades, you've all worked hard. We're already past normal quitting time.""Those on the night shift should return to their units. Everyone else, go home and spend time with your wives and children."

Someone immediately asked, "Secretary Hail, you're not going back???"

Hail chuckled and said, "I have a friend here. I thought I'd join in the festivities. If you don't mind, a few of you could join us for a meal."

"Great, great. It's a folk activity, after all. The more we participate, the more we can learn from the experience."

These were all shrewd, experienced people. Those without the proper standing obediently scrammed. Four or five people accompanied Hail, all of them from the highest echelons of power.

They deeply understood the meaning of this meal. If it were an official affair, they would have eaten in the cafeteria.

Under normal circumstances, everyone would have gone home. Their rank wasn't high enough to privately invite Hail, let alone for drinks or even a meal.

According to local customs, during this lively event, large banquets were held to entertain friends and family.

The more people who came, and the higher their status, the more face the hosts gained. These officials had attended such occasions before, but honestly, some of those annoying, stupid relatives were best avoided.

The fact that Hail was willing to grace them with his presence meant the host was no ordinary person. Otherwise, why would these men, who were so protective of their reputations, open their mouths like this?

At the very least, they needed to remember which household it was, so they didn't accidentally kick a piece of iron and end up dead without knowing how.

So as soon as Hail spoke, no one refused. They all wanted to see who this extraordinary person was.

"Brother, hello everyone!"

Luis came out to greet them and hugged Hail directly.

It wasn't an official handshake, and he didn't use an official title. It was especially casual. Everyone caught this detail.

Hail gave a hearty laugh and said, "We've come to mooch a meal. Do you have the drinks ready?!"

"I do. Do you want hard liquor or beer?"

The women had finished helping and gradually went home. A large table that could seat more than ten people had been specially borrowed and placed under a tree in the courtyard, giving it a very rustic, lived in feel.

"Everyone is off duty now, so let's relax. Those who can drink, have a little. Those who can't, no pressure."

Hail sat in the host's seat. Luis and the women of the Jiang family sat down in order. The others sat on the opposite side, still looking very formal and restrained.

In official circles, drinking is also a form of culture. There's nothing wrong with it when it's a group meal.

They usually had plenty of social engagements, but people at Hail's level basically never appeared at those.

And as a secretary, Hail had to remain completely sober after work, always alert to handle unexpected situations. The fact that he was willing to drink meant it was either with elders.

In truth, even elders wouldn't force him in this regard.

This proved one thing: the guy in front of them had serious connections, strong enough that Hail would actively seek closeness with him.

"Come, come, everyone make yourselves at home."

Drinks were poured all around. Another detail made everyone even more serious: Hail opened a bottle of sorghum.

The price wasn't high, just an affordable grain liquor. He enthusiastically poured some for Luis, and Luis simply nodded politely, without any flustered, flattering refusals.

"Not bad, authentic Northeast flavor."

They were eating Northeast pig killing feast dishes. It was a bit out of place here, but it was hearty and full of life.

As they ate, Hail asked with concern about what had happened that day. Luis gave a general account. Everyone took note: that Xiao guy was in trouble.

After a few glasses of wine, the distance between them quickly shrank. Seeing that Luis was also very approachable, everyone relaxed.

Immediately, a town level cadre said to the township head, "Old Xu, your work isn't thorough enough. The small river in front of their house hasn't been cleaned very well."

"My fault, my fault. Tomorrow, I'll take care of it right away."

The township head seized the opportunity to ingratiate himself. Raising his glass to the old grandmother, he said, "Grandma, I'll rectify this issue immediately. Also, the landscaping and sanitation issues in front of your door, I'll take care of those too."

"And that little bridge needs repairs. For such a short distance, putting up an iron bridge would only take two or three days..."

"I noticed earlier that the garbage station at the intersection is too close to the residential houses. Moving it a bit farther away would get rid of the smell."

In just a few words, they had already decided on a plan to completely renovate the entire surrounding environment.

Grandma Jiang was a rural woman who had never been given such importance in her entire life. Her eyes glistened with tears of emotion.

Whenever someone toasted her, she downed her drink in one gulp, exceptionally bold. Fanga was the same, which surprised Luis a bit.

Luis whispered quietly, "Drinking like that, can they handle it?"

Deewa said playfully, "My grandmother and mom have a really good tolerance for alcohol. Don't worry."

"And besides, they're happy today!!"

Deewa gathered her courage, raised her glass, and said, "Thank you to all the leaders. I toast you."

"Good, good, good tolerance!"

Even though she was a stunningly beautiful woman, it was clear she belonged to Luis. These middle aged men didn't dare to have any lecherous thoughts. Each one acted especially politely.

Even though they said to drink freely, they all maintained proper boundaries.

They hadn't even finished their food. After only about half an hour, Hail looked at his watch and said, "Alright, Luis, I can't stay late either. My work schedule for tomorrow is packed."

"Fine, so I'll have to wait until you have time off, which will be the Year of the Monkey, right?"

There was no shoulder slapping or any other actions that would require others to guess the meaning. They chatted and laughed as they saw him to the door.

"Here's a box of green tea a colleague gave me. I can't stand the stuff. It's too harsh on my stomach. You take it and drink it."

In a normal setting, this would be a sign of exceptional closeness. When a superior gives something to a subordinate, especially local specialties, even if it's ordinary, it shows a close relationship.

To put it bluntly, of everyone present, who deserved this kind of attitude from Hail?

What left everyone dumbfounded was that Luis picked up the green tea and tossed it back into the trunk of Hail's car, saying, "I don't want it. I don't like that stuff. I don't drink tea anyway. Next time, if you want to show sincerity, get me a few bottles of aged sorghum instead."

The people standing there were sweating cold bullets. If this were within the official system, even between equals, saying something like that would almost be tantamount to making an enemy.

Even if you decline, that's one thing, but to be so picky about it clearly shows you look down on the other person.

A cultured person might remain calm and not show it, but with so many people watching, even the most cultured person would need to assert their authority.

What left them utterly dumbfounded was that Luis then went even further:

"Brother Hail, come on, I'm not one of those old men. If you give me this tea, and I don't accept it, I'm disrespecting you. But if I do accept it, I'll honestly hate it, alright?"

Hail wasn't shocked either. He vaguely understood what Luis meant, that protecting this family was not a spur of the moment decision.

Hail laughed heartily and said, "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you. You're young, you're something special!!"

"But I don't have any well aged good liquor. Next time, you'll have to treat me instead!!"

"I'd like to, but you're a workaholic. You need to actually have the time."

"Then at least give me a day's notice so I can arrange my schedule."

"Then it's settled!"

Luis chuckled and said, "Next time, we won't go anywhere else. We'll stay at my place. My wife and I will cook together, and we'll have a simple home cooked meal."

"Really??"

Hail's eyes clearly lit up.

He immediately said very readily, "I'm not putting on airs. I'm genuinely busy as hell. Next time, give me a day's notice. If I don't show up, I'm a bastard."

"Fine, fine. It's settled then."

Hail was exceptionally happy as he got into his car. The others watching all had meaningful expressions on their faces.

For him to be this easygoing, this guy's background was truly beyond imagination. Hail's attitude completely overturned their understanding.