Chapter 9: The Beautiful Hostess Xia Chuchu

  "Hello Director Li, I'm Ye Ming from Xinleng County Local Taxation Bureau."

  Ye Ming had seen Lei Jingya's photo on the provincial bureau's internal website and smiled as he replied to her question.

  "Ye Ming? Why does this name sound so familiar?"

  Li Jingya thought for a moment, then suddenly realized and said: "Right, aren't you often publishing information and research articles on the provincial bureau's newsletter? I remember last month in the 'Tianjiang Land Tax Newsletter', I saw an in-depth article about strengthening land tax system talent cultivation and utilization, the author seemed to be Ye Ming, is it really you?"

  Ye Ming nodded and said: "That was a topic I studied during my training at the provincial bureau, written in a bit of a hurry, sorry to make Director Li laugh!"

  Li Jingya saw that he had a handsome face, white teeth and red lips, spoke humbly and politely, and since he was also the lifesaver of her husband, she couldn't help but have a good impression of him. She said with deep feeling: "Xiao Ye, in our system, there are not many young people as excellent as you, even in the provincial bureau... Ah, what position do you hold in your county bureau now?"

  Ye Ming smiled wryly and said, "To be honest with you two leaders, I came to the provincial city this time because I made a mistake, received a major demerit, and was laid off for half a year. I'm here specifically to clear my mind."

  Li Jingya and Li Runji were shocked to hear that he had been severely punished: in their impression, Ye Ming was not only intelligent and talented, but also a young man who was very disciplined and full of positive energy, how could he make mistakes and receive such severe punishment?

  "Xiao Ye, tell me: what's going on? I don't think you're the kind of person who makes mistakes! What aspect is the problem in? Is it lifestyle or anti-corruption construction?"

  Li Runji asked with a puzzled face.

  Ye Ming was at a loss for words, according to his true intention, he would have liked to immediately tell Li Runji and Li Jingya about the despicable things Li Li had done, so that they could put some pressure on the lower levels to thoroughly investigate Li Li's problems.

  But he remembered the instructions of Director Zou at the beginning: The whole province's land tax system is now deeply carrying out the "Serve the People and Strive for Excellence" activity, and Xinleng County Bureau is going all out to strive for a "Provincial Civilized Unit". If he rashly reports Li Li's affairs to his superiors, even if he brings down Li Li, the image of Xinleng County Bureau and even K City Land Tax Bureau will be greatly damaged. Not only will all honors be lost, but it is also very likely to cause a huge stir in society, and Xinleng County Bureau may become a negative example in the province's land tax system...

  So, Director Zou warned him: even if you want to take revenge and crush Li Li, at least wait until the county bureau becomes a provincial civilized unit or after Li Li is transferred away from Xinleng County Bureau...

  Yè Míng sighed inwardly and said helplessly, "Comrade Li Secretary, Comrade Lí Director, I was given this disciplinary action because I fought with the director and the office director of our county bureau."

  Li Runji saw that he seemed to have some unspoken words in his tone and expression, so he asked: "Why do you want to beat them? Is it a work-related matter or a private affair?"

  "It's a private matter! It was because I had some conflicts with them, and in the heat of the moment, I hit them at the county bureau's party discipline and anti-corruption work conference."

  Li Runji shook his head slightly and said, "Xiaoye, I don't quite believe that things will be as simple as you say. Besides, even if it is, this punishment for you is too severe. I remember that in the civil servant disciplinary regulations, there is no provision for waiting for a post, this should be your local tax system's own policy, you can completely appeal to the relevant higher authorities or apply for administrative reconsideration!"

  Ye Ming murmured vaguely: "Secretary Li, thank you for your concern! This matter has passed, I don't want to mention it again."

  Li Runji looked at him for a few moments and said, "Xiao Ye, I think you must be hiding something from me. Let's just drop it for now. Once my injury gets better, I'll personally call your provincial bureau chief Xia and ask him to look into the matter of your disciplinary action, see if it can be revoked or reduced."

  Ye Ming didn't dare refuse again and nodded his head.

  At this time, Li Jingya's mobile phone suddenly rang. She took a look at the number on it and said to Li Runqi with great joy: "Old Li, it's your precious goddaughter calling, probably asking about you."

  As she spoke, she pressed the answer button and said warmly: "Chu Chu, where are you? Why haven't you come to see your godfather?"

  The other party didn't know what was said on the phone, so Li Runki handed the mobile phone to Lijia, smiling and saying: "Chu Chu said she is out of town for her hosted program's outdoor recording and guest data collection, and will be back in a few days to see you."

  Ye Ming heard the two words "Chu Chu" and learned that she was now filming on location and gathering guest information, immediately guessing that she should be the daughter of Provincial Bureau Director Xia Bicheng, host of the provincial TV's "Romantic Hand in Hand" matchmaking program, Xia Chuchu...

  Xia Chuchu is known as "the first beauty of Tianjiang TV Station". She not only looks very beautiful, but also has a lively and cheerful personality. Her hosting style is elegant and humorous, and she is well-liked by the vast audience. She has won the Best Host Award for two consecutive years and is a pillar of Tianjiang Provincial TV Station.

  Ye Ming also likes to watch Xia Chuchu's show when he has nothing to do at night, and since she is the daughter of the provincial bureau director, he has a deep impression of her.

  In the following days, Ye Ming stayed in a deluxe hospital room with Li Runqi to recover from his injuries. His physical condition was good and the knife wounds were relatively light, so after several days, his three wounds had basically healed.

  However, Li Runji was unwilling to let him move out of his ward - it turned out that during the recovery process, through conversations with Ye Ming, he increasingly liked this intelligent and sunny boy who was upright and straightforward, and developed a feeling similar to paternal love for him. He himself had been injured in the army and lost his fertility, and at over 50 years old, he still had no children, so his paternal feelings for Ye Ming became more and more intense.

  Moreover, due to his mobility issues, every time he went to the toilet or took a bath, Ye Ming would carry him. He thought that since Ye Ming had practiced martial arts, he could easily and effortlessly pick himself up, making everything very convenient. If they were to change caregivers and have someone else take care of him, it's unlikely anyone could lift him with such ease like Ye Ming did...

  Ye Ming saw Li Runji leave himself, and his lover, Director Li, also hoped he could stay to take care of Secretary Li. Since he didn't have anything important to do recently, he readily agreed.

  That afternoon, Ye Ming decided to go to the provincial bureau to look for Xu Fei, who had returned from a business trip, and chat with him about his own affairs. After telling Li Runji where he was going, he walked out of the hospital.

  When he arrived at the hospital entrance, just about to take a taxi, he suddenly saw a woman with sunglasses and a slender figure get out of a BMW. She was holding a gift bag in her hand, turned around and waved goodbye to the person who sent her, then walked straight towards the hospital entrance.

  As she passed by Ye Ming, she inadvertently glanced at his face and suddenly stopped in her tracks, tilting her head to the side, beginning to scrutinize him unscrupulously.

  Ye Ming was stared at by her in a somewhat inexplicable way, just as a taxi with its "vacant" indicator light on came over, so he hastily waved his hand to hail it.

  When the taxi screeched to a halt, the girl suddenly shouted in very standard and pleasant Mandarin: "Hey handsome, wait for me, I have something to tell you!"

  Ye Ming turned around and looked at her suspiciously, asking: "Beauty, are you calling me?"

  The girl smiled and nodded, saying: "That's what I'm calling you! Can you wait a minute to stop the car? Don't worry, I won't delay you for much time, just a few minutes will do."

  There was a beautiful woman approaching him, and Ye Ming generally wouldn't refuse. So he waved his hand at the taxi driver, said "Sorry", then turned around to ask: "Beauty, what's up?"

  The girl looked him up and down again, then suddenly asked: "Where are you from?"

  "New Cold County of K City."

  The girl's face lit up with joy when she heard he was from Xinleng County and continued to ask:

  "Are you married?"

  "No."

  "Do you have a girlfriend?"

  "No."

  "Great! It's really great!"

  The girl couldn't help but cry out in delight after hearing his response.

  Ye Ming looked at her inexplicably, suspecting that there was something wrong with her brain: if she were a normal person, who would ask so many questions when meeting a stranger?

  The girl saw his puzzled face, playfully stuck out her tongue, took off the sunglasses on her face, revealing a beautiful and unparalleled face, and smiled: "Do you recognize me now?"

  Ye Ming looked carefully and saw that she had eyebrows like willow leaves, a nose like a yellow lotus root, skin as smooth as condensed fat, and a complexion more beautiful than spring flowers. It was actually Xia Chuchu, the number one beauty of the provincial TV station.