Chapter 890: Celebration Party, Resolving Heartaches

"Ha!" The mother-in-law curled her lips in disdain and sneered, "You talk as if he has such a future!"

Zhou Hui heard this and said coldly:

"Don't worry about whether our Jianjun has a future or not, but don't forget that we rented this house for you. If you have the guts, don't live here!"

"By the way, isn't my sister going to work? You guys will have to pay the rent for this house next month!"

"You, you, you, you unfilial daughter~!" Zhou Hui's mother was so angry that she was fuming.

Seeing this, Cao Jianjun advised: "Xiaohui, please say less!"

Zhou Hui said angrily, "Why don't you say it? You are in such a mess and you are still pretending. I can't stand this! We really shouldn't have come back today!"

"Yaya, come out, Jianjun, let's go."

The mother-in-law was so angry that she kept scolding: "This damn girl, you don't allow me to speak!"

Zhou Hui was not polite at all: "Say something useful later. Yaya, let's go."

After saying this, he took the child and really left.

Seeing this, Cao Jianjun felt deeply moved. His mother-in-law treated him the same way in that nightmare.

Sun Youguang treated his mother-in-law so badly for hundreds of years, even stealing her house and selling it, but she was able to swallow that anger and still treated Sun Youguang as a treasure.

It’s ridiculous to think about it. I couldn’t hold my head up in front of my mother-in-law all these years and I thought it was because I didn’t do well enough.

But now it seems that this mother-in-law simply doesn't like me. No matter how well I do or how well I perform, I can't change my mother-in-law's stereotype of me.

At this time, Cao Jianjun reflected on his actions over the years, and everything became clearer in his mind. He felt like he was crying because of his own stupidity.

Even though his mother-in-law's house had been secretly sold by Sun Youguang and the family had no place to eat or live, and refused to come to him for help, he was actually very proud of himself.

So I had a thought in my mind that after learning from Sun Youguang's lesson, my mother-in-law was not blind and would definitely look at me differently.

Who would have thought that my mother-in-law's attitude towards me never changed.

Since my mother-in-law doesn't like me, there is no need for me to work hard to impress her and change her impression of me.

My wife Zhou Hui is right, living a good life is better than anything else.

After thinking it through, Cao Jianjun suddenly felt enlightened. Instead, he didn't want to argue with his mother-in-law anymore because there was no need.

Then Cao Jianjun smiled faintly and said:

"Dad, Mom, Xiaohui is just like that. But we really can't help her with borrowing money!" As they said that, they hurriedly followed.

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Although his stay at his mother-in-law's house was a bit disappointing, Cao Jianjun was still very excited about the second-class merit he had just won.

After sending his wife and children home, he could not sit still and said to Zhou Hui:

"I don't have anything to do at home, I'll go to the station!"

Zhou Hui rolled her eyes at him and said, "Workaholic, remember to come back early!"

"Yes, sir!" Cao Jianjun responded readily and drove to the police station.

Thinking of the nightmare in which he moved his car while drunk and ended up in a drunk driving accident, Cao Jianjun decided not to drink tonight and just have a meal.

It was just after get off work, and there were not many people in the police station. Only a few policemen and auxiliary policemen were on duty in the office area.

"Busy?" Cao Jianjun walked in with a smile and said, "Let's go out for dinner?"

Several people in the office looked up at Cao Jianjun and asked, "Jianjun, why are you back again?"

Cao Jianjun said with a smile: "Let's go, let's not eat in the cafeteria, I'll treat everyone to a meal!"

Everyone laughed and joked with him, "What's the matter, did you do something good, should I treat you?"

"Jianjun, you are awesome! Second class merit!"

Then everyone gathered around, and after some praise, they started to make a noise:
"Jianjun, what do you want to eat? Let me make it clear first. We have already won the second-class merit, and ordinary meals will not be enough for us!"

"Yes, yes, we have to have a big meal, right?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Jianjun also smiled cheerfully and said, "You decide what to eat. Let's go!"

At this time, someone suddenly said, "Let's do it another day. It's not possible now. I'm on duty!"

At this moment, everyone suddenly remembered the director's instructions, and now it was time for duty, so they suddenly woke up and shirked their responsibilities:

"How about next time? Remember it first. I'm still on duty!"

Cao Jianjun was mentally prepared for the sudden change in everyone's attitude.

"Why don't we just stay close by and eat? It won't take up much time!"

But no matter what he said, no one responded, they just looked at him awkwardly.

When Cao Jianjun thought about his nightmare, everyone rejected him in the same way. Later he found out that Wang Shouyi had greeted them.

He knew that Wang Shouyi had good intentions, and although he understood it, he just felt unhappy, and his face suddenly turned ugly.

Seeing Cao Jianjun's grim expression, everyone hurried to comfort him:

"Jianjun, you don't mean that. I'm on duty and can't leave. This is a rule set by the director, you know it!"

"We'll invite you some other day, some other day when we're off, to congratulate you, okay?"

After hearing what everyone said, Cao Jianjun felt better, so he said listlessly:

"Well, it's settled. We'll have a good get-together some other time!"

Everyone responded, and Cao Jianjun finally saved his face, but he still felt a little uncomfortable.

On the one hand, the nightmare that night corresponded exactly to reality, making him more and more anxious.

On the other hand, he had worked in the police station for so many years and had finally won a second-class merit. However, Wang Shouyi didn't allow anyone to celebrate with him. How could he not feel uncomfortable?

Another point is that he had finally won a second-class merit award and wanted to show off, but no one cooperated with him and he felt very frustrated.

After being depressed for a while, Cao Jianjun thought of Lin Hao who helped him. The other party also won the second-class merit this time. I wonder if he celebrated it.

Since none of the police officers in the station could be invited, then one could invite one's own friends to go. If one could invite Lin Hao, on the one hand, one could become closer to Lin Hao and build a relationship with him, and at the same time, one could gain face in front of that group of friends.

However, having just been rejected by everyone, I couldn’t help but feel a little nervous. What if Chief Lin also rejected me?

I wanted to give up, thinking about the boasting I just made in front of my friends. None of my colleagues in the institute showed up, and without the support of the institute's leaders, where would I put my face? Wouldn't my friends think that I wasn't doing well in the institute?

In the end, Cao Jianjun came to Lin Hao's office.

As soon as he entered the room, Cao Jianjun said with a smile: "Director Lin! I'm busy."

Lin Hao knew why Cao Jianjun came, but he still asked, "No, what's the matter, Lao Cao? What's the matter?"

"Director Lin, it's like this." Cao Jianjun said quickly:
"We both won second-class merit this time. I plan to invite some friends to celebrate. Chief Lin, would you like to come with us?"

As if he was afraid that Lin Hao would refuse, he continued:
"Don't worry, Chief Lin, there are no outsiders here, we are all just a few friends. It won't take long, we can just celebrate." Lin Hao deliberately hesitated and said:

"Okay, I have to give Lao Cao a favor. Send me the address. I'll come over when I'm done here!"

Cao Jianjun was instantly delighted when he heard this, and then said excitedly:

"Okay, thank you for your honor, I'll go and reserve a place to wait for you!"

With that, Cao Jianjun left happily. Lin Hao took a sip of tea. In fact, he had no interest in celebrating with a meal.

However, Lin Hao knew that if he did not go this time, no one in the institute would celebrate with him, and Cao Jianjun would definitely be unhappy.

Even if Lin Hao gave him a nightmare reminder this time, helping him to predict the future and avoid the crisis of the car accident, he would not be able to find out what would happen to him in the future.

Because what Cao Jianjun needs is not just to eat, but the respect and recognition of others.

Although I know that Cao Jianjun likes to take credit for his work, he is the kind of person who will shine if given a little sunshine, but will tear down the roof if you are not paying attention.

But we cannot deny his merits and contributions because of these problems, or let him end up in jail.

So Lin Hao has to go on this trip. Not only him, but he will also invite Yang Shu and Li Dawei to go, to help him resolve his worries.

Here, Cao Jianjun drove out of the police station and immediately called several of his friends:

"Lao Liu, isn't your brother-in-law watching over your business? Come quickly, Lao Li and Lao Cao are waiting, you are the only one missing."

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After making several phone calls, Cao Jianjun suddenly thought of his apprentice Yang Shu, who also contributed to this achievement. In addition, since Lin Hao was invited, it would be bad if no one from the institute came, so he might as well invite Yang Shu as well.

Thinking of this, he called Yang Shu again.

Yang Shu's cell phone rang, and he answered the call and said, "Master, you are talking about dinner, right?"

"Oh yes, are you free?" Cao Jianjun was startled and thought to himself that Yang Shu wouldn't come either!
Cao Jianjun's worries were obviously unnecessary. Yang Shu said:
"Don't worry, it will definitely come!"

"By the way, can Li Dawei, Zhao Jiwei and the others come together?"

Cao Jianjun said happily after hearing this: "No problem, I wish more people would come, it will be more lively!"

"Okay, Dawei and I will be there soon. Bye!"

After hanging up the phone, Yang Shu thought of the call Lin Hao had just given him. He had not planned to go because Wang Shouyi had called him. But Lin Hao called him and told him that since he was Cao Jianjun's apprentice, he represented his attitude. Of course, there were some other factors.

Also, Lin Hao will go there himself, so naturally he won’t have so many concerns.

Of course, the most important thing is that he has a scale in his heart. Even if Lin Hao didn't go, he would still take care of Cao Jianjun.

After the experience in the police station, Yang Shu is no longer the naive Yang Shu. He will not stay away from going just because Wang Shouyi says no, but will decide based on the circumstances.

He talked to the three of them, Li Dawei, then went into the house, changed his clothes, got in Li Dawei's car and rushed over.

When Yang Shu arrived at the place, Lin Hao also arrived. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Chief Lin!"

When Lin Hao saw Yang Shu, he warned him:
"You know your master's character. It's not good to get drunk! As his apprentice, you should persuade him not to drink so much."

Yang Shu nodded repeatedly: "I understand, Chief Lin, I will persuade my master not to let him drink so much!"

Lin Hao smiled and said, "Well! Let's go in!"

As they spoke, several people walked in.

This was a large private room with a large table that could accommodate more than a dozen people. Most of them had already arrived. Seeing Lin Hao coming, Cao Jianjun's eyes lit up and he immediately came to greet him.

"Director Lin, you are here~!"

Lin Hao was very considerate and said, "Old Cao, since you have spoken, how can I not come?"

Cao Jianjun was very happy and immediately invited Lin Hao to sit in the main seat in the middle which had been prepared long ago.

Lin Hao waved his hand and said, "Old Cao, why are you being so polite to me? Today we are having a private banquet and positions are not counted. You are the host, and Yang Shu and I can just sit over here!"

Cao Jianjun said, "Captain Lin, how can that work?"

The two of them refused for a while, but finally under Lin Hao's firm attitude, Cao Jianjun happily sat in the main seat.

Seeing that everyone was present, the banquet officially began, and everyone was toasting each other, making it very lively.

In the original drama, Cao Jianjun accepted all the drinks offered and soon became a little tipsy and started to let himself go.

But now, facing the toasts from his friends, perhaps because the things in the nightmare were too real, or perhaps because the deputy director Lin Hao was invited, Cao Jianjun was very restrained in drinking.

"Tell me, what is the purpose of living a lifetime as a man?"

"For money? For power? What's the point?"

"Isn't it just to achieve success and be respected?"

"Over the years, I, Cao Jianjun, have not been welcomed by my mother-in-law at home..."

"Institute~!" At this point, Cao Jianjun wanted to talk about Wang Shouyi, but he was not drunk and his mind was still clear. He changed the subject and said:

"At the police station, I was able to achieve great things thanks to Chief Lin's care. For example, if it weren't for Chief Lin..."

After expressing his gratitude, Cao Jianjun raised his glass and said, "Director Lin, I must toast you today!"

Lin Hao did not refuse, but said with a smile:

"Lao Cao, I know you are happy today, but don't drink too much, your sister-in-law is still waiting at home!"

"Okay, Chief Lin, I know!" Cao Jianjun then continued:
"It's just that it's rare for so many friends to get together. Since we're happy, let's drink a little more."

"But don't worry, I understand that too much is as bad as too little. I seldom drink alcohol on weekdays. Although I drank alcohol today, I knew when to stop and I was determined not to get drunk!"

After another round of toasts, Cao Jianjun suddenly hugged Yang Shu and said:

"Finally, there is Yang Shu, our top student from Peking University. Today I have to apologize to you. When we were handling the case before, I stole the credit from you and put the blame on you~!"

"Master, I~!" When Yang Shu was about to say something, Cao Jianjun held Yang Shu's hand and interrupted him:

"Listen to me first. I was indeed too eager for quick success in the things that happened before. I was wrong in this matter, and I hope to get your forgiveness."

In front of everyone, Cao Jianjun spoke out what had been weighing on his mind, and immediately felt refreshed.

After another round of excitement, the celebration banquet came to an end. After Cao Jianjun settled the bill, he saw everyone out.

After Cao Jianjun's friends got on the bus, they said goodbye to each other:

“I am very happy today...!”

"Don't drive after drinking!"

"Bye now!"

"Let's get together more often!"

Cao Jianjun personally sent everyone to the car. After everyone left, only Lin Hao and Cao Jianjun were left, as well as a few newcomers, Yang Shu and Li Dawei.

(End of this chapter)