The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official
Chapter 91: Sister-in-Law is Better than Dumplings

Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Sister-in-Law is Better than Dumplings

"This must be your sister-in-law, right?"

Pretending not to recognize her, Lin Fan watched Bai Xue with a smile, while Zhou Daguai observed Lin Fan’s subtle facial expressions. Indeed, within his smile, Lin Fan showed a man’s greed for beauty; tonight was going to be steady.

"Exactly, she’s my wife, Bai Xue, the music teacher at our town’s primary school. She studied vocal music before, and later she even self-taught dance..."

Zhou Daguai, like reciting something precious, recounted Bai Xue’s resume to Lin Fan, almost wishing he could share her measurements as well. He then turned to Bai Xue and said, "Bai Xue, this is our new Deputy Mayor Lin from the city, a local chap. He’s a promising young man indeed."

"Mayor Lin, hello."

Bai Xue came over gracefully, extending her pale, soft hand to Lin Fan.

"Hello sister-in-law, sorry to bother you today."

Lin Fan smiled as he shook Bai Xue’s soft, boneless hand. Both played their parts excellently, at least Zhou Daguai didn’t notice anything off; at most, he just felt that his wife looked even more beautiful today and her smile shone with an added glow.

"That’s nothing, as Da Gui is working in the town, he really needs your care."

People have two layers of personality, one external, for strangers to see, and an internal one, visible only to those close ones. Thus, the externally cheerful Bai Xue only transformed into the clingy "Little Elf" when alone with Lin Fan, and could talk gracefully even about everyday things.

"That’s not true, I’ve just transferred back to work here. It’s Zhou who has helped me more."

Lin Fan smiled and let go of Bai Xue’s hand, noticing her cheeks blushing shyly. Today, she was as gentle as ever.

"Let’s not be so formal, come inside. Let’s eat and chat."

Zhou Daguai hurriedly invited Lin Fan, and both walked into the bungalow on the left. The layout was simple: the main hall at the entrance, with a room on each side, and the kitchen next door, where food was prepared and then brought to the dining table in the living room.

As they settled at the table, Bai Xue had already brought over the cooked food from the next room. The main dish was a big fish, with four small cold dishes on the side and specially made dumplings, each plate delicately arranged—a clear sign of efforts.

"Wow, sister-in-law is pretty good at cooking! I smelled this delicious aroma the moment I entered the yard, I thought it was a restaurant firing up their stove, but it was your cooking talent! Zhou was right, sister-in-law is truly amazing."

Lin Fan gazed at the fragrant fish, truly impressed, not expecting Bai Xue to have such a skill.

"It’s the taste that comes from cooking on a wood-fired stove."

Pleased by her beloved’s compliment, Bai Xue felt sweet inside, while Zhou Daguai took out a bottle of 56-degree Erguotou from the cabinet and placed it on the table.

"Mayor Lin, for this fish alone, shouldn’t we drink a bit more tonight? We two get along so well, we should have a good drink."

Pouring three ounces of liquor for Lin Fan and filling his own cup, Zhou Daguai lifted his drink and started persuading with flair: "Deep feelings, drink it all; shallow feelings, just a lick. This is Baijiu, not for downing in one gulp; let’s go half."

"I’ll follow your lead."

Lin Fan, smiling, had not intended to drink much the day before noon, as he had arranged a meeting with Director Xu, so he excused himself after half a cup. Zhou, who had downed a whole cup, slurred his speech—a drinking capacity like that and he still thought to outdrink Lin Fan; he was underestimating himself.

"Alright, here I go."

Zhou Daguai raised his head, downing half a cup of Baijiu, feeling the fiery sensation pleasing, saw Lin Fan also unhesitantly drank half, set down his cup, and started eating heartily, showing no signs of yesterday’s drunkenness.

"Mayor Lin, good things come in pairs, let me toast you another one."

Seeing Lin Fan without reaction, Zhou Daguai lifted his cup again, and with a tilt of his head, downed the remaining half, while Lin Fan did not lag and also finished his cup in one go, the carefree manner impressing Zhou Daguai.

"Enough... let’s just chat."

Noticing Zhou Daguai’s suspicion, Lin Fan quickly pushed his cup aside, but Zhou was not about to pass up this opportunity.

"That’s not okay... Mayor Lin... if we drink, we should drink heartily... this little won’t do... come on... wife, pour us another."

Zhou Daguai wouldn’t miss this chance, seeing Lin Fan a bit tipsy, immediately addressed Bai Xue, who naturally didn’t refuse, and poured another round of Baijiu for them, while Lin Fan’s feigned reluctance pleased Zhou Dafu who then picked up the cup and opted to drink it all in one go.

"Then today, I’m putting myself in good company... Cheers, Zhou, this is to you..."

Downing half a jin of liquor, Lin Fan was still spirited; he opened a new bottle of Erguotou, filled Zhou Daguai’s cup, and in his inattention, tossed a fish oil-like pill into his cup—a precious item from Boss Zhao, named "One-Cup-Down" at the drinking table, specially to deal with those with high alcohol tolerance.