Chapter 447: My brother-in-law definitely likes this (1 chapters in 2)
Chapter 447: My brother-in-law definitely likes this (1 chapters in 2)
In the early morning, Lin Ze rarely got up early.
Now the case is basically completed. With Lin Ze's current status, he basically does not need to organize the various materials himself. Naturally, his subordinates will do it for him. The review of several candidates for chief of staff by the front army has not yet begun, so Lin Ze can finally take a break from his busy schedule and relax for a few days.
I looked at the clock in the bedroom and it was already past nine o'clock. I lifted the mattress and got up. I coughed, and Xiyue, who had been waiting outside, came in.
It stands to reason that with the Lin Mansion now having reached such a grand scale, this kind of work should not be done by girls anymore, but Xiyue insisted, so Lin Ze let her do it.
He could understand Xiyue's thoughts. In this era, few women went out in public and they all stayed around men at home. If she was not allowed to do even such small serving chores and was just kept in a simple manner, then she would be no different from those concubines who were casually married in.
Xiyue was wearing a light blue satin double-breasted jacket today with embroidered patterns on the buttons. The jacket had a high collar, which made her oval face look even more delicate and tender. She had her hair combed into a maid's bun and used a little osmanthus oil to make her hair smooth so as not to interfere with her work.
Since the face has been opened, you can tie a bun at the back of your head, which adds a touch of purity and maturity.
She had good food and drink in the Lin residence, and was well nourished regularly, so she grew a lot taller. She had been exercising her figure since she was young, and now when she walked, her shoulders were tightened, her chin was slightly raised, her eyes were as gentle as water, and her steps were not big, but not fragmented. Each step was quick and steady, holding a tray. She did not look like a maid, but rather like someone going on stage to present an award to someone.
She walked closer, smiled sweetly, put the tray aside, and picked up the hot towel, "Master, wipe your face first."
She wiped Lin Ze's face gently and carefully, then took out a toothbrush dipped in tooth powder and handed it to Lin Ze.
After washing up, Lin Ze stood up. Ruoxue came in and handed him a small pot of tea. The temperature was just right and he drank it directly from his hand.
Outside, Tang Wan'er was in charge of setting the table, with all sorts of side dishes, steamed buns, wontons, and fried dough sticks, just like a buffet.
This morning, Ruoxue kept looking at Lin Ze eagerly, but Lin Ze pretended not to see her and only brought her over after breakfast.
"What are you doing sneaking around so early in the morning?"
If Xiyue is the type of virtuous wife and mother who is dignified and gentle, then Ruoxue is the quirky little girl, lively and active, very bold, with a pair of big eyes full of spirit.
She put her arms around Lin Ze's neck and leaned against him, pressing her body against him to hold his hands tightly to prevent him from moving. "Master, you are bullying me again. I made tea for you and served you dinner all morning. I almost fed you with my mouth. How can you be sneaky?"
Xiyue blushed and secretly spat when she heard this, while Tang Wan'er looked as if she was thinking about something.
As I said earlier, Xiyue is a good wife and mother, gentle and dignified, Ruoxue is quirky, and the long-legged and aloof Tang lady is the contrast...
Unlike Mieko who is open about it, Lady Tang usually looks quite cold and aloof, and her face is quite aggressive, with a high nose bridge and high brow bones. She looks a bit like someone from Xinjiang, and she usually purses her lips, like a cold and ruthless older sister.
Lin Ze held Ruoxue down to prevent her from moving. "I don't know you yet? You don't want to tell me, right? Then I'll go to the office and won't be back until tonight."
Ruoxue quickly confessed the truth and said in a sweet voice, "Master, today is March 3rd!"
As she spoke, she nestled in Lin Ze's arms.
Lin Ze suddenly realized that the girl wanted to go out and play.
This is the age when one is active and lively, and it is indeed a bit boring to stay at home all day.
It’s not that Lin Ze is cruel and locks them up at home. These days, the outside world is not peaceful. Even if someone follows them, they may get into trouble if they go out on the street.
March 3rd is the "Peach Festival" in Peking. As the saying goes, "On the third day of March, spring is at its best, and people burn incense in the Pantao Palace." From Chongwenmen all the way to the Pantao Palace, there are stalls and performers all along the way, selling all kinds of delicious food and fun things, as well as acrobatics and operas.
However, Lin Ze estimated that the bustle of previous years would not be repeated this year. After all, people's lives are getting worse day by day, and they can't even get enough food to eat, so who would want to watch the fun stuff!
Moreover, the Japanese were quite wary of such gatherings of people. Every time Lin Ze heard that the headquarters had any relevant plans, it meant that today's Peach Banquet should not be large in scale.
But even so, it’s nice to go out for a walk. When you’re tired, you can go to the southern suburbs to fly kites.
Lin Ze did what he said and did not leave anyone out. He called the Yamaguchi family.
"Hello, who answered the phone?"
"Brother-in-law, guess who I am?"
Well, Natsuko’s little brain isn’t very useful.
"Sister-in-law, tell your two sisters to get ready. I'll arrange for someone to pick us up later. We're going to fly kites today!"
"Hey! Siguoyi!"
After hanging up the phone, Natsuko shouted happily, "Sister! Sister! Hurry up and change your clothes, brother-in-law wants to take us to fly a kite!"
Yamaguchi Matsue came running out, "Natsuko, is this true?"
It doesn’t matter whether I fly a kite or not. I haven’t seen Lin Jun for many days.
miss him!
Yamaguchi Ayaka also hurried over, came to the living room, and then slowed down.
Well, I just like my sister-in-law’s dignified personality. She’s reluctant but also willing. It’s so wonderful!
"Of course, my brother-in-law called personally and said someone would pick up the phone shortly."
The three sisters quickly ran back to change their clothes.
Matsue Yamaguchi is naturally beautiful, with skin as white and smooth as milk, and she doesn't need to put on much makeup.
Natsuko Yamaguchi's advantage does not lie in her appearance. There was no technology in that area back then, so her advantage is unmatched by others. There's nothing you can do about it; it's innate.
Yamaguchi Ayaka was a little scheming. She changed into a black kimono with gold embroidery, put on a white belt, and drew her eyebrows so that they always looked like they were neither frowned nor half frowned.
With another pout, the image of a widow with a sad face and a forced smile was created.
According to Yamaguchi Ayaka's intuition, her brother-in-law would definitely like this!
As for why, it doesn’t matter, as long as he likes it!
Lin Ze also called Mieko who lived next door. After all, brother Miyamoto had told him to take good care of her, and he couldn't leave her alone in such a group activity of leisure and relaxation.
Mieko was so moved that she even brought something like a rope with her, but no one knew what it was for.
As the saying goes, a big mouth will cost you a lot of running around.
Lin Ze wanted to take everyone for an outing, and the entire Lin Mansion quickly took action under the command of Niu Saner.
First, all household items need to be packed up, including food, drinks, toys and daily necessities.
Another thing is that the Lin Mansion only has one small car, which is obviously not enough. But it doesn’t matter. Niu Saner made a phone call to the hall.
"Hello, is this the General Affairs Office? Director Lin needs to go to the southern suburbs to check on public security. Could you please send two Nissan cars over?"
If someone else dared to call the General Affairs Office like this, the people in the General Affairs Office would be furious.
But Niu Saner is different, he is Director Lin’s personal attendant!
What!? You ask why a director can control the General Affairs Office of the Department?
If you dare to treat Director Lin as just the director today, Director Lin will fire you tomorrow!
After receiving Niu Saner's call, the General Affairs Office didn't dare to say a word. The director personally arranged for the driver and car to drive to Lin's house.
The Director of General Affairs had made all the arrangements and happily went to Gao Shengping to report his achievements.
Now Lao Gao has started to take charge of the work. As the saying goes, where you live, your body changes, and your spirit changes. The feeling of being the second-in-command is different from being the first-in-command. The feeling of being able to call the shots and have the final say in the third outer district is back.
Sitting behind the huge mahogany desk, it really does look like that.
"Director, hey, are you busy?"
Director Gao rolled his eyes, glanced at the Director of General Affairs, and then lowered his head to look at the document again. What he meant was, if you have something to say, say it quickly, and if you have something to say, say it quickly. Since you see I'm busy, why are you asking me such a question?
The Director of General Affairs wiped his sweat and thought that Fatty Gao’s momentum was indeed increasing!
"Director, Director Lin's attendant just called and said Director Lin wants to visit the southern suburbs and asked for two cars. I arranged for the two best Nissans in the department, including the drivers, to go there. Do you think this is okay?"
After saying this, the Director of General Affairs breathed a sigh of relief and waited for Gao Shengping to praise him, thinking that he had finally gotten the upper hand over the director this time.
As the saying goes, a new emperor appoints his own ministers. The General Affairs Office is responsible for logistics. In the past, it mainly served Xu Qiao. Although it had no grudge against Gao Shengping, it did not try to curry favor with him either.
Damn it, who could have thought that Xu Qiao would fall down just like that?
Gao Shengping frowned when he heard this. "I say, if Shengmin was just a director, it would be nothing, but he is now a lieutenant in the Military Police Headquarters and the leader of a special group. There is no captain in the Counterintelligence Department, so Shengmin is the de facto top leader. You are trying to fool him with two Nissans? If you don't have a better car, can't you rent one?"
The Director of General Affairs was stunned.
No, are you really eager to lick it?
No matter how awesome he is, he is still two levels behind you!
He is the director and I am the director of general affairs. Whenever his attendant calls me, I always smile. Is that not okay?
It really makes me kneel down, doesn't it?
Row!
Then I kneel............
The director of the General Affairs Department stood at attention and lowered his head. "I'm sorry, Director! I'm incompetent! Please punish me!"
Gao Shengping nodded. He did this, firstly to warn and convey his authority, and secondly to send a signal that in the future, you have to be more careful and not confuse the big and small kings. I am the sitting director, and Brother Shengmin is the standing director. Whoever dares to offend Brother Shengmin is offending me, Gao!
"Okay, this won't happen again. Although the General Affairs Office is not a business department, logistics support is of utmost importance. How much money do you handle in a year? Be careful with people and be serious about things. Okay, go ahead."
The Director of General Affairs broke out in a cold sweat and thought to himself that he must bring some seafood to visit Lao Gao tonight.
By the way, Director Lin is going out, it would be great if I could just follow him and serve him!
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By ten o'clock in the morning, everything was ready and the three Yamaguchi sisters arrived.
Niu Saner went to the back to ask if they could set off.
Lin Ze nodded. "Let's go. Let's go to Chongwenmen first. Since there are so many of us, we don't need to get off the bus. Then we can go directly to the southern suburbs to see the scenery and fly a kite."
Niu Saner bowed his head and said respectfully, "Yes, it just so happened that Captain Xie of the Self-Defense Corps called and said that the Self-Defense Corps will be training in the southern suburbs. The area around them has been cordoned off, so there shouldn't be any noise."
How could it be such a coincidence? It was obvious that Niu Saner was worried about safety issues, so he called Xie Quan and asked him to take people to clear the area. Anyway, the people in the self-defense corps were idle anyway.
How could Xie Quan miss such an opportunity to show his loyalty? Not only did he clear the area, he also sent people to collect some rabbits and other animals from the surrounding area and released them there. What if Master Lin was in the mood and wanted to go hunting?
Lin Ze smiled and said, "You, you, you think too much. You should pay attention to the impact in the future. Don't do it again!"
After going out, the women got into the two cars at the back.
The Director of General Affairs was waiting at the door, smiling like a chrysanthemum.
"Director, I will be at your service today. If you need anything, just let me know."
This scene is so funny, it's like the office director of the head office is trying to curry favor with the president of a branch company.
Lin Ze vaguely remembered that the man's last name was Nie, so he took the initiative to shake hands with him. "Director Nie, don't bother me. You are busy with official duties, so you don't have to follow me. I appreciate your kindness. I will tell the director someday that our logistics work is well done!"
The Director of General Affairs had his face full of wrinkles from smiling. With Lin Ze's words, his trip was not in vain!
We set out in a grand procession, and when we passed Chongwenmen and looked west, we found that this year's bustle was not as lively as before. So we simply headed south to the Temple of Heaven to fly kites.
When we arrived at the place, the rest tents were set up, food and drinks were laid out, and the surrounding area was cleared.
The girls were holding all kinds of kites, chasing each other and laughing happily.
Lin Ze was pleasantly surprised to find many wild rabbits nearby. Niu Saner had already prepared a bow and arrow. Lin Ze drew the bow and shot a few rabbits to roast for lunch.
But from time to time, one or several girls would disappear into the tent and come out again after an hour or so.
At around one o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Ze ate two roasted rabbits viciously.
There’s no way, outings are also very tiring!
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After resting for two days, Kitahara Ransuke finally called.
"Lin-san, come to the headquarters. We are going to start the review."
It has to be said that the front army was serious this time. After all, a chief of staff was identified as a spy, which was a huge scandal. Under the direct arrangement of General Sugiyama Madoka, the list of candidates this time was sent directly by Major General Matsuzaki. Before the investigation began, even Matsuzaki didn't know who these three people were.
No one knows which of these three people is the preferred candidate by the higher-ups. In short, everything is a secret.
In the small conference room, Matsuzaki, Kitahara, Aburatsu Shunsuke and Hayashi Ze sat at the table.
This arrangement also shows Lin Ye’s current position in the headquarters.
Matsuzaki had a blank expression on his face and took out three small pieces of paper. "Three candidates are on the slips of paper. You draw them randomly. Whoever you draw will be responsible for investigating. Remember, this investigation is top secret. You can assign your subordinates to undertake certain tasks, but you cannot tell them the specific purpose of the investigation. In particular, you must pay attention to breaking down the tasks. One person cannot be responsible for everything. Do you understand?"
"understand!"
The three of them reached out at the same time and grabbed the note closest to them.
Lin Ze opened it and saw a name on it.
Yasuta is high in the mountain.
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