In the Mayor’s office, the air conditioner is blowing out cool air .
The County Government’s Office Director knocked on the door, and a soft voice said from inside . “Come in . ” Yao Yi straightened her back and entered the room . He placed a file on Mayor Xie’s desk and looked at Xie Huilan, who was still reading a document . “Mayor, all the information of the candidates from the Secretary Department, are here . Let me know who you would like to meet, and I will call them over . ”
Every time there is a change in the County’s leader, there will be a reshuffle of officials .
The Secretary of the Mayor played an important role, and many people were eyeing it .
Yao Yi also has his plan . Xiao Wang from the Secretary Department is close to his wife . Before Mayor Xie arrived in the County, Xiao Wang had visited Yao Yi’s house several times to send gifts . She hopes to get the position with Yao Yi’s help . As the Office Director, Yao Yi has the authority to make recommendations to the Mayor about the Secretary . Mayor Xie is new to the County and is not familiar with the officials there . So, Yao Yi purposely places Xiao Wang’s resume on the first page .
Xie Huilan put down her pen and start flipping the file .
Yao Yi said . “This is Xiao Wang . She is capable and hardworking . Although she is young, she is very mature . ”
Xie Huilan scanned through Xiao Wang’s resume and smiled at Yao Yi .
Yao Yi was flustered and knew Mayor Xie had seen through him .
Xie Huilan continued to flip through the pages and then place the file on her desk . She tapped on her desk with her finger and asked . “The County’s Public Security Office Director Hu Silian had been suspended from her duties . Is her new work arrangement decided? Hmmm… get me a copy of her resume and ask her to see me . ”
Yao Yi was stunned and immediately replied . “I will go and arrange the meeting now . ”
After leaving the office, Yao Yi wondered . Why did Mayor Xie suddenly remember this person?
Yao Yi had only wondered for a moment . He had tried his best to help Xiao Wang, and there is nothing he can do . Yao Yi is now in an awkward position . In the past, he is on the former Mayor, Xiang Daofa, side . But after Xiang Daofa was promoted, he got to serve the new Mayor as the Office Director . Mayor Xie might feel uncomfortable and might transfer him away .
Public Security Family Quarter .
Hu Silian was sitting at home, listening to music . She wanted to dance to make herself feel better but was not in the mood .
Almost ten years of hard work had gone down the drain . Hu Silian sighed .
Hu Silian’s husband, Hu Ge, is in the kitchen preparing dinner . He felt his heart aching to see his wife losing weight over this incident . He knew his wife is unhappy with this outcome and wanted to console her . But he dare not to say anything . At home, Hu Silian is his superior, and Hu Ge must listen to her . If he consoled her and said something that made her worse, he will get a scolding from her .
Ring… ring… ring… the phone at home rang .
Hu Silian sat on the sofa and pretended not to hear it .
Hu Ge looked at Hu Silian and quickly wiped his hands and ran over to answer the call . “Hello?”
“I am calling from the County Government office . Can you get Hu Silian to the phone?”
Hu Ge was surprised and asked the other party to wait a while . He quickly waved to Hu Silian and points to the phone .
Hu Silian hesitated for a few seconds and answered . “Hello?” The other party immediately asked . “Is this Director Hu? I am Yao Yi . ”
Hu Silian was surprised and replied in a softer tone . “Director Yao…”
Yao Yi said . “It’s like this . Mayor Xie wants to meet you . Come over now . ”
The Mayor wanted to meet me? Hu Silian was stunned . “Director Yao, do you know why Mayor Xie wants…”
“Hahaha… It’s good news . Just go straight to the Mayor’s office . ”
After hanging up, Hu Silian was still puzzled why the Mayor wants to see her . Her husband was beside her, looking at her . He is also curious about what was happening . “I also don’t know what is going on . The Mayor wants to meet me . ” Hu Silian would not be surprised if Xie Huilan met her before . But she had only seen Xie Huilan from a distance and had not even spoken to her before . How come Mayor Xie wants to meet her now? This made Hu Silian worried .
Hu Ge was also nervous . “Then… are you going?”
Hu Silian gave her husband a stare . “The Mayor wants to meet you, can I choose not to go? Bring me my clothes . I will change to my suit!”
Hu Ge nodded and ran into the room to bring his wife her clothes and purse .
Hu Silian looked at herself in the mirror and adjusted her clothing . She tried to make herself look as professional as possible .
County Government .
The County Government building and the County’s Party office are located in the same compound .
On the way, Hu Silian was covered in sweat . It was due to the hot weather, and she is also nervous .
Knock, knock, knock . Hu Silian stood outside the Mayor’s office and knocks on the door .
“Come in . ”
Hu Silian pushed open the door and entered . “Mayor Xie . ”
Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and looked at Hu Silian from top to toe . She nodded slightly . “Come in and have a seat . ”
Hu Silian dare not to sit down and stood there nervously .
Xie Huilan laughed . “Don’t be so nervous . Come . Sit down first . ”
Whatever is meant or predestined to happen will happen . Hu Silian had worked in the government service for many years and knew if she still behaves timidly, Mayor Xie will look down on her . So, she sat down with half her butt on the chair, and her back straightened .
Xie Huilan smiled . “I heard that you are removed from your position because of the jailbreak case . What do you think of your punishment?”
Hu Silian replied with a straight face . “Nothing . The blunder is caused by staff from the command center, and as the leader, I must take on this responsibility . ”
Xie Huilan laughed and nodded . “Good . ”
After chatting for a while, Xie Huilan suddenly asked . “Xiao Hu, did Director Yao told you why I want to meet you?”
Hu Silian blinked and replied . “No . ”
Xie Huilan nodded and said something unexpected . “I need a secretary . Are you willing to come over to help me?”
What? Me? Secretary?
Hu Silian was shocked and couldn’t believe her ears . “You… you are… me?”
Xie Huilan crossed her legs gracefully and took a sip from her teacup . She laughed . “Haha… the title is Secretary, but it is a messenger, and there will not be an official title . If you are willing, I will give you a Deputy Office Director in the County Government . How is it? Are you willing?”
Hu Silian was stunned by this surprise . “I…, I am willing!”
Xie Huilan replied . “Alright . Report for work tomorrow morning, and the room outside my office will be your office . As for your transfer orders and other paperwork, there is no hurry . I have lots of work waiting for you . You must report for work immediately . Haha…”
Hu Silian was overjoyed . This was like striking a lottery, but she could not understand why Mayor Xie picked her . She does not have any background, didn’t send any gifts, and had even made a mistake . This was too weird! No… someone must have recommended her to Mayor Xie . If not, Mayor Xie might not even know who she is .
Who is it?
Who is the one who recommended me to Mayor Xie?
Hu Silian could not think of anyone who helped her . She immediately thanked Mayor Xie . “Thank you! I will work hard and not let you down!”
Xie Huilan waved her hand and smiled . “Don’t thank me . If you want to thank someone, thank Chief Dong . ”
Hu Silian was stunned . “Chief Dong?”
Xie Huilan laughed . “This Chief Dong found out that I am looking for a secretary, and recommended you this afternoon . He had praised you to the skies and said you are capable, smart and matured . You are also familiar with Yan Tai County . Haha… Chief Dong had promised me . If I find that you are not as capable as what Xiao Dong says, I will look for him . ”
Hu Silian’s eyes turned red . She did not expect Dong Xuebing was the one who recommended her to the Mayor!
This a big favor!
Hu Silian took a deep breath after she stepped out of the County’s Party Committee building . The skies seem bluer, and trees seem greener . Everything around her had changed . This morning, Hu Silian was still sighing and worried about her future . But in the afternoon, she becomes Mayor Xie’s Secretary . Her career has been revived .
Back at the Public Security Family Quarters, Hu Silian met a few Bureau leaders who had returned from work .
In government service, some staff has reliable information sources . The moment Hu Silian stepped out of the County’s Party Committee building, news of her becoming Mayor Xie’s Secretary spreads . Zhao Jingsong saw Hu Silian and quickly greeted her with a smile . “Director Hu… Oh, I should call you Secretary Hu . Congratulations . ”
Hu Silian smiled . “The official orders are not out yet, and it is not confirmed . ”
Qin Yong was returning home and saw Hu Silian . He also greeted her politely .
Although Zhao Jingsong had been trying to flirt with her and Qin Yong had not helped her, Hu Silian still treated them with respect and returned their greetings politely . This morning, people were still avoiding her, and some even do not want to have eye contact with her . But now, everyone in the estate greeted her warmly .
Hu Silian was feeling emotional .
The tides had changed too quickly . Many people still do not understand why Mayor Xie wanted Hu Silian to be her Secretary . She even gave Hu Silian the position of the Deputy Office Director of the County’s Government building . How did she get the backing of the Mayor? Secretary are the messengers for the leaders and cannot be offended . If not, the Secretary might talk bad about you in front of the leader . Hu Silian had returned, and those who ignored her these few days, are trying to make up with her .
Hu Ge, who was upstairs, heard his wife’s voice and looked down from the windows .
Hu Ge was shocked to see people surrounding Hu Silian . What’s wrong? Why is my wife so popular suddenly?
Home .
Hu Ge was waiting patiently for Hu Silian and went to open the door before Hu Silian took out her keys . After he closed the door, he asked . “Xiao Lian, what happened? Why are they so polite to you? Didn’t you got removed from your…”
Hu Silian turned and smiled seductively before hugging her husband . “I have something to tell you . ”
Hu Ge felt weird . They were married for many years, and his wife seldom hugs him like this . “What is it?”
“I will be transferred to the County’s Government Office as the Deputy Office Director . ”
“Ah?”
“Also, I will start work tomorrow as Mayor Xie’s secretary!”
Hu Ge was surprised . “Really? Mayor Xie wants you to be her Secretary?”
“Of course . ” Hu Silian smiled and kissed her husband . “Hurry… carry me to the room . I want…”
“It’s time for dinner . ”
“Hurry up!”
An hour later, Hu Silian laid her head on Hu Ge’s chest, panting . She had never been so excited before . She had vented all her frustrations on her husband just now and had a satisfied smile now .
Hu Ge hugged his wife’s waist . “You still haven’t told me how you become the Mayor’s secretary suddenly . ”
Hu Silian replied . “It’s Chief Dong who recommended me . You should know Chief Dong’s character . He dared to say anything and had recommended me to the Mayor when he was reporting to her about his work progress . Sigh… he didn’t even care if the leader will get angry or not . Maybe the Mayor has a good impression of Chief Dong because of yesterday’s case . ”
Hu Ge was surprised . “Chief Dong?”
Hu Silian slapped her forehead suddenly . “Shit . I forgot . ”
Hu Ge asked . “What?”
Hu Silian got up to look for her clothing . “I still have not thanked Chief Dong . I owe him too much . ”
Hu Ge nodded . “That’s right . We must thank him . Errr… our house still has two cartons of Zhong Hwa cigarettes . Bring those along . What about liquor? We don’t have any good alcohol at home . You want me to go out and buy a few bottles?”
Hu Silian thought for a while . “Just bring the cigarettes will do . Chief Dong seldom drinks alcohol . Let’s go together . ”
Dong Xuebing’s apartment .
In the smoky and oily kitchen, Dong Xuebing had prepared stir-fried mutton, braised chicken wings and deep-fried prawns himself . He walked out of the kitchen in his apron, with all the dishes, and sat at the dining table . He stared at the few meat dishes, suppressed his nausea feeling, and took a bite of the chicken wing .
Dong Xuebing had prepared all meat dishes was to overcome his overcome psychological barriers .
It would be too embarrassing if others knew he is afraid of eating meat after killing some criminals .
Gross? No matter how gross it is, I must eat it! I must overcome my fears!
Dong Xuebing start to stuff his mouth with meat when the doorbell rang .
Dong Xuebing went to the door and saw Hu Silian and Hu Ge standing outside with a carton of cigarettes wrapped in newspaper . Dong Xuebing was surprised . “Sister Hu, why are you two here? Come in . ”
Hu Silian looked at the dishes on the table and asked . “You are having dinner? Am I disturbing you?”
“It’s fine . Have you two eaten? Do you want to join me?”
Hu Silian laughed . “We still have not taken our dinner and are hungry . ”
Dong Xuebing brought them to the dining table . “Don’t stand on ceremony with me . Come and try my cooking . It’s still warm . ”
Hu Ge put down the cigarettes and said . “Chief Dong, please seat . I will get the rice . ”
Dong Xuebing laughed . “It’s been a while since anyone visited me . Let’s have some drinks . I will get it . ”
After a while, Hu Ge got the rice, and alcohol is brought to the table . Dong Xuebing felt he had foresight . If he had only prepared a vegetable dish, it would not be enough for three people . Dong Xuebing felt the dishes are not enough and went to cook one more egg dish .
Hu Silian stood up and poured Dong Xuebing a glass of Baijiu . “Chief Dong, this is a toast from both of us . I…”
Hu Ge picked up his glass and stood up . “Thank you . ”
Dong Xuebing stopped them . “Wait… I had only said a few words to support you during the meeting . Why are you still talking about it?”
Hu Silian smiled . “Mayor Xie had called me over to her office today and asked me to report to her tomorrow . I know you are the one who recommended me . ”
Dong Xuebing felt good in his heart . “Hahaha… this is a good thing . Come… let’s not toast each other and drink over dinner . I did not do much and only suggested to Mayor Xie that you are suitable . It is up to her whether to hire you . Since she wants you to be her Secretary, that means you have the capability . This has gone nothing to do with me . ”
Hu Silian still insists on giving Dong Xuebing a toast . “I will bottom up . ” She finished her glass of Baijiu in one gulp .
Hu Ge gritted his teeth and finished his glass .
Dong Xuebing laughed . “Sister Hu, this is a big glass . Are you trying to kill me?”
Hu Silian suddenly remembers Chief Dong is not good at drinking . “You don’t need to finish it . ”
Hu Silian was in a good mood and did not control the amount she drank . Her alcohol tolerance was not high in the first place, and she quickly got drunk . Very soon, she started crying . “Chief Dong… In the future… you… let me know when you need me… I… if I frown… I… will change my surname!”
Hu Ge knew his wife was getting too emotional and took a paper napkin to wipe her tears .
Dong Xuebing felt warm to hear what Hu Silian said . He was also in a good mood to know he had helped her .
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