Chapter 06: The Weasel and the Fox Spirit
The voice on the other end of the phone was somewhat excited, saying: "I am waiting, please hurry."
"He Jie has arrived, please come in"
Being remembered by the leader should be a cause for joy, yet Cheng Xu found it impossible to feel happy, as a thick layer of goosebumps covered his entire body
Hmm
"Hao Chengxu, could you please deliver the document to the County Committee Office? Is that alright?"
During the graduation report, Cheng Xu had previously visited the Party and Government Building, so he was naturally familiar with the entrance and exit. He entered through the main gate of "One Center," found the fifth floor where the County Party Committee Office was located in the announcement board next to the elevator, waited for the elevator to arrive, and then slowly ascended to the fifth floor.
"The beautiful lady has given her orders; I shall do my best to comply."
These two individuals are Cheng Xu and He Jie
Such a party and government building can be considered a standard example of the distinctive architectural style of the Huaxia government
Upon hearing someone call him, Cheng Xu felt a surge of joy and said, "Elder sister, I am a staff member of the Party and Government Office of Sanxi Town, here to deliver materials to Director Zhang. The communication between the leaders has already been established."
"Just think about your chicken, let's go, I will treat you."
As Deng Chengxu walked away, He Jie crossed her arms and said with a smug smile, "Hehe, some people just deserve a beating"
In such a formal setting, Cheng Xu felt somewhat apprehensive about meeting the "District Committee Leader" and mustered the courage to knock on the door. At this point, Cheng Xu could hardly distinguish whether Zhang Chaofei was a leader of the District Committee or a leader of the District Committee Office.
Ding-dong
Upon hearing a male voice, Zhang Chaofei was visibly taken aback, his eyes darting around Cheng Xu before he said, "You are Cheng Xu, I remember you; you provided a separate office for Xiao He."
Zhang Zhaohe, feeling increasingly troubled as he flipped through the book, lit another cigarette, stood up, and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. As he looked outside, two familiar figures suddenly appeared in his line of sight. These two seemed to be quite close, chatting and laughing at the entrance of the Party and Government Building
Having finished speaking, she did not even glance at Cheng Xu and buried her head in the documents on the table
"With Cheng Xu taking charge, there is nothing that cannot be resolved. Where is my multi-flavored chicken?"
He Jie, seeing that a soft approach was ineffective, decided to take a hard stance. Therefore, she deliberately raised her head and employed a tactic that had proven successful time and again
The elder sister answered the phone and respectfully said, "Director Zhang, this is Luo Qing. I am delivering the documents from Sanxi Town. May I ask if you are available to meet?"
After finishing a cigarette, Zhang Chaofei picked up the document in front of him, ready to sign it. Suddenly, the image of Cheng Xu popped into his mind, and he felt a wave of irritation. He tossed the document onto the table and cursed, "You little brat, not knowing your place, you'll regret it."
The Party and Government Building of Nanjian County resembles an eagle, majestically situated at the center of Nanjian Road, the main thoroughfare of Nanjian County. The central giant circular disc resembles the eagle's large head, symbolizing "one center." The two wings extend outward from the disc, resembling the eagle's wings, representing "everything revolves around the center." In front of the building, there is a small square where various types of cars are parked. On either side of the square, there are two small western-style buildings: one is the petition office, used for receiving the public, and the other is the living building. The first and second floors house the county government cafeteria, symbolizing "one center." The two wings extend outward from the disc, resembling the eagle's wings, representing "everything revolves around the center." In front of the building, there is a small square where various types of cars are parked. On either side of the square, there are two small western-style buildings: one is the petition office, used for receiving the public, and the other is the living building. The first and second floors house the county government cafeteria, while the third and fourth floors are reserved for the rest suites of deputy county-level leaders of the county committee and county government. The two small western-style buildings also convey the meaning of "two basic points."
Cheng Xu speculated that if He Jie were to come and deliver the materials, Director Zhang would likely warmly invite her to sit down, serve her a cup of hot tea, and engage in some casual conversation. Perhaps he would even read Mayor Li's article in front of He Jie and offer a few compliments.
It seems that a leader is indeed a leader, knowing how to enjoy life
Cheng Xu did not expect this woman's expression to change so dramatically; one moment it was clear skies, and the next it was overcast. He quickly added, "Both weasels and fox spirits love to eat chickens."
Cheng Xu opened Zhang Chaofei's door with increasing apprehension and respectfully said: "Director Zhang, Sister He has an urgent matter and has entrusted me to deliver the manuscript."
Cheng Xu himself could not have imagined that after a night of transformation, he had surprisingly developed a considerable sense of humor
He Jie detected the softness in Cheng Xu's words and continued to press on: "How about I treat you to multi-flavored chicken"
Cheng Xu's family conditions were poor; during university, he was so broke that he couldn't even think about dating, let alone tasting any fast food. Now, with a beautiful woman inviting him, Cheng Xu feels somewhat tempted. Although he has never personally eaten at McDonald's or KFC, he understands that the enjoyment of such food largely depends on the atmosphere. With a beautiful companion, even the most mediocre food can take on a special flavor.
Upon hearing Cheng Xu call her "Elder Sister," the elderly woman felt a subtle sense of joy, and her expression towards Cheng Xu softened. She turned and walked into the office. Cheng Xu looked up and saw a sign hanging on the door frame that read "Secretary Section One." He was aware that there were two secretary sections in the County Party Committee Office: one was "Secretary Section One," primarily responsible for meetings and receptions, while the other was "Secretary Section Two," mainly tasked with drafting documents and information. Cheng Xu was responsible for information reporting in the township and had had some contact with colleagues from Secretary Section Two, but it was limited to communication over the phone. He was aware that there were two secretary sections in the County Party Committee Office: one was "Secretary Section One," primarily responsible for meetings and receptions, while the other was "Secretary Section Two," mainly tasked with drafting documents and information. Cheng Xu was responsible for information reporting in the township and had had some contact with colleagues from Secretary Section Two, but it was limited to communication over the phone.
As soon as Cheng Xu entered Zhang Chaofei's office, he felt a blast of cold air from the air conditioning, causing him to involuntarily shiver all over
The elevator doors stopped on the fifth floor. Cheng Xu stepped out of the elevator and immediately saw several figures bustling about, each with a serious expression and little sign of cheerfulness. It seemed that the work pace in the county committee office was quite fast and rather somber.
Are you going or not? Be careful, or I will hit you
Cheng Xu was visiting the county committee office for the first time and did not know where Zhang Chaofei's office was. He turned left and right in the hallway, unsure of which direction to go. At that moment, a woman in her fifties came out of an office, casting a suspicious glance at him, and asked, "Comrade, may I ask who you are looking for?"
What are you saying
He Jie was once again amused by Cheng Xu's words
Hearing about "Multi-flavor Chicken," Cheng Xu couldn't help but salivate. The food from Multi-flavor Chicken mainly imitates McDonald's and KFC, which has always been a place Cheng Xu wanted to experience. In a small county like Nanjing, how could world-renowned establishments like McDonald's and KFC be considered? To this day, not a single one has opened. Instead, Multi-flavor Chicken, upon its opening, immediately attracted the attention of diners in the county, and its business has been exceptionally thriving.
No, that's not my responsibility. Mayor Li specifically instructed that you should deliver it personally. If I go to deliver it, I would face a lot of criticism from the leadership. Besides, there are no benefits to it. Why should I go with the books?
Cheng Xu left the office, and Zhang Chaofei gritted his teeth, pulling out a cigarette and starting to smoke in the air-conditioned room: "He Jie, this mermaid is indeed hard to catch."
He Jie’s smiling face suddenly turned serious
Please wait a moment, I will consult with my supervisor first
Cheng Xu furrowed his brow, handed his carry-on luggage to He Jie, took the USB drive and the printed documents from her hand, and walked towards the Party and Government Building
Cheng Xu came out of the Party and Government Building and, from a distance, made a "V" gesture towards He Jie before walking up to her.
Cheng Xu remembered the name that the old lady had just introduced herself with, and not knowing whether she was the section chief, he directly called out her name. Luo Qing saw that this young man was quite thoughtful and smiled as he nodded his head
He Jie humbly pleaded, asking to meet Zhang Chaofei, but she would rather die than agree to it
Upon hearing the call of Zhang Chaofei, Cheng Xu was taken aback, realizing that the voice was filled with excitement and was directed towards He Jie
Cheng Xu placed the written document and the USB drive down, saying: "This was personally drafted by Mayor Li; I kindly ask Director Zhang for guidance."
The materials need to be delivered to the County Party Committee Office. Non-confidential documents can be transmitted via the Internet, while confidential ones can be sent through the Party and government network. It shouldn't be so complicated. Directly sending someone to deliver the USB drive and electronic documents is meant to show respect. Cheng Xu understands some of these nuances, but the key point is that this time, Mayor Li specifically asked He Jie to deliver the documents, which raises suspicions about his intentions.
It is done
When He Jie smiles, she truly looks beautiful. Cheng Xu couldn't help but tease, "Who says I am a weasel? I think you resemble a fox spirit more closely."
He Jie chuckled and said, "Look at your greedy expression, it's as if you were a weasel in your past life, just like in the illustrations."
After bidding farewell to Luo Qing, Cheng Xuchao walked to the left and found Room 507, where a sign reading "Deputy Director of the District Committee Office" was indeed hanging on the door frame. However, at this moment, the main door was tightly closed, and a printed paper was affixed to it, stating: "There is air conditioning inside; please knock if you have business."
In front of the Party and Government Building, two young individuals, Cheng Xu and He Jie, are engaged in casual conversation
Director Luo, thank you
Zhang Chaofei let out a muffled grunt through his nose, turned his head, and coldly glanced at Cheng Xu, saying: "Just hand over the materials and electronic documents to the Second Secretarial Department."
Cheng Xu knew it was time for him to retreat, so he quickly bid farewell to Director Zhang and stepped out, heading to find the head of the Second Secretarial Section. After finishing his business, Cheng Xu recalled that today Director Zhang seemed to be wearing a brand new casual outfit, looking much more handsome than the last time they met, undoubtedly all prepared meticulously for meeting He Jie
Luo Qing received clear instructions and stepped out again. He pointed to the corridor on the left and said to Cheng Xu: "Young man, Deputy Director Zhang is in Room 507 on the left, fifth room. This is the leadership office; do not wander around carelessly"
When making a phone call, the title "Director Zhang" is used, while at this moment, the formal title "Deputy Director Zhang" is also employed, which reflects certain nuances in the context
Zhang Chaofei could not help but feel a surge of anger, until the ember on his cigarette burned his index finger
Zhang Chaofei could not help but recall the several women he had caught in the past, who would eagerly lean towards him in his youth and success. However, He Jie was evidently different; she seemed to be covered in thorns. If he could gradually remove the thorns from her, leaving only the bare trunk, that would be when he would feel the greatest sense of conquest