Miss Li Manli

  Xue Er's pimple is not because Dad gave up his position, what is it? Does Xue Er know the inside story of my being the village branch secretary?

  The village chief thought of "hidden feelings" and couldn't help but think of the original female village head, Li Manli. Thinking of Li Manli made him gnash his teeth with hatred! After hating her, he had to admire her tactics. This woman! Every time someone mentioned her, Village Chief would silently curse in his heart.

  The village chief saw that Xue Er was still sleeping, so he continued to recall his past. After making an oral "military order" with the village chief Wang, he started a part of the village's funds and ran to the countryside. At this time, Zheng Shuang was no longer the new Zheng Shuang who had just entered the mountain village, because of Xue Er's father's support and leadership, he had already become familiar with the leaders in the countryside. Especially Town Mayor Li Manli, who looked at him particularly favorably, several times hinted that after Village Chief Wang retired, the position of branch secretary was his for the taking.

  Zheng Shuang's first visit was to her. However, she took Zheng Shuang's report and threw it into the drawer without even looking at it. Then she chatted with Zheng Shuang about family matters. Zheng Shuang was preoccupied with thoughts of road construction and responded vaguely to her words and questions, unable to keep up with the conversation. The female township head chatted with him for a while and said: "You go back and wait for notification! Road construction, especially mountain roads, requires not only funding but also mobilizing strong laborers from various villages!" Zheng Shuang saw that she finally mentioned road construction and said: "I wrote it in my report, although the investment is huge, but the mountains are rich in resources, if the road is not well-built, the resources will be left in the mountains..."

  "Alright, alright! To get rich, one must first build roads! If I don't understand this principle, what kind of village head am I? You go back and wait for further notice!" Li Manli said as she stood up, ready to see the guest off.

  Zheng Shuang saw Li Xiangzhang's stout body leave the chair, so he said: "Alright. I'll go back and wait for your good news." He took a step towards the door. Li Xiangzhang turned around: "Zheng Shuang! Did I let you leave?"

  Zheng Shuang stopped in her tracks and turned around, unsure of what to say.

  Li Xiangzhang walked over and patted Zheng Shuang's shoulder: "Look at you, so sturdy! It's not easy to get things done, is it? Running around until your legs are broken, aren't you afraid of getting tired?"

  "Li Xiangzhang, for the sake of the entire mountain village's interests, I'm not afraid!" Zheng Shuang replied without hesitation.

  "Good! I like your spirit. Here, take the red envelope back. Don't let Village Chief Wang say you didn't get things done but spent the village's money." Township Head Li put the red envelope into Zheng Shuang's pants pocket.

  Zheng Shuang felt the thick palm of the female mayor's hand touching her body.

  Township head Li smiled and said: "I'll think of a way for your matter, the mountain road is not well repaired, it's not easy for me to enter the mountain either. You come every few days to inquire about the news. Besides, you've come many times, I can also speak well to the leadership members of the township, right?"

  "Yes, yes. Thank you, Mayor Li." Zheng Shuang surprisingly nodded and bowed.

  "Don't mention thanks when things aren't done well! When the time comes and it's done well, don't thank me either. It's all for serving the masses!" Li Xiangzhang said in an official tone.

  As soon as the county head's voice fell, the village broadcaster came to find her. Zheng Shuang only then understood that the county head's words were meant for the broadcaster to hear.

  Zheng Shuang hastily said: "Director Li, you're busy. I'll leave the road repair in your hands, I'm off!"

  "Go! I've received the report on road repairs, don't worry!" said Li Xiangzhang, turning around and putting the fat one back in his chair.

  Zheng Shuang came to the countryside a few days later to find Li Xiangzhang and ask for news. Li Xiangzhang always said a sentence "haven't discussed yet" and then chatted with him about family affairs.

  Zheng Shuang asked for the fourth time, just asking about road repairs. Li Xiangzhang said directly: "You're so anxious, follow me to the county seat, how about it? I'll take you to find relevant county leaders, as long as you do what I hint or instruct, I guarantee that within ten days, we will start construction!"

  "Really? Mayor Li, you're calling me, anything is fine as long as I can fix the road!" Zheng Shuang was so excited that her heart almost jumped out.

  "Alright! Zheng Shuang, you said so yourself! The two of us will take the bus today and stay in the county town!" Li Xiangzhang said as he picked up his briefcase and headed out. Zheng Shuang hastily turned around and followed him out the door.

  Upon arriving at the county town, Director Li said: "Things aren't that simple. Let's first go to a hotel and book a room. It's hot, and we'll have to rest in the afternoon anyway. Who knows, maybe we'll have to wait until tomorrow for things to be settled, it's likely we'll have to stay overnight."

  "This, this..."

  "What's this? You don't even want me to spend money! If you're staying overnight, just open another room." Li Xiangzhang was somewhat displeased.

  "I didn't mean it that way, Village Head Li. The village still has money for opening a house and other expenses." Zheng Shuang didn't know what to say.

  "Alright, alright. Zheng Shuang, this time all the expenses for coming to the county town will be borne by our village. Your poor mountain village isn't easy either." The female township head's tone became gentle.

  "Alright, alright, I'll listen to Village Chief Li." Zheng Shuang looked at Village Chief Li's double chin and thought: "You're just the son of a deputy county head, aren't you? Otherwise, how would you have the capital to speak like this? Saying we're a poor mountain village, humph!"

  "Right, Zheng Shuang, you go buy a bottle of milk. This small amount will be paid by you, it's your private expense, can't be reimbursed by the village!" said Li Xiangzhang with a smile.

  "Great!" Zheng Shuang happily entered the store pointed out by Li Xiangzhang.

  Li Xiangzhang opened the door to a nice room and led Zheng Shuang inside. As soon as they entered, Li Xiangzhang hung a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the outside of the door and locked it with a small lock.

  Zheng Shuang didn't notice Li Xiangzhang's movements, he was staying in such a high-end hotel for the first time. He looked around and saw not only color TVs but also phones. At that time, it was rare to see private homes with color TVs in the town! Zheng Shuang thought, this hotel has one TV per room, how many sets would that be?! Alas! Our mountain village doesn't even have electricity, let alone TVs. Li Xiangzhang said we're poor and he wasn't wrong! Zheng Shuang thought of this and had a new plan in mind, to fix the road and strive to bring electricity to the mountain village as well!

  "Zheng Shuang, it's hot today, I've turned on the air conditioner. However, first take a bath and relax. You watch TV! Don't turn up the volume too high! Never mind, I'll do it myself, I'll adjust the volume for you." Li Xiangzhang smiled all over his face.

  Zheng Shuang was at a loss for words for a moment, and his hands and feet became unnatural.

  "Zheng Shuang, will you change the channel?" Li Xiangzhang said, holding the remote control and pointing it at the TV.

  "I still don't know about the remote control!" Zheng Shuang said with embarrassment.

  "Come here, I'll teach you." Li Xiangzhang's voice became gentle.

  Zheng Shuang walked over, and Li Xiangzhang held Zheng Shuang's hand, pointing to the red button on the remote control: "This is the switch, remember."

  Zheng Shuang once again felt Li Xiangzhang's thick and solid palm.

  "This key is for adjusting the volume." Li Xiangzhang said, taking Zheng Shuang's hand and pressing it on a key in front of him. Zheng Shuang's elbow unconsciously touched something soft. Zheng Shuang knew it was Li Xiangzhang's thing and was so scared that she started trembling.

  Li Xiangzhang let go of Zheng Shuang's hand as if nothing had happened, slapping the remote control into her palm: "Figure it out yourself, I'm going to take a bath!" After that, Li Xiangzhang took off his shoes and walked into the bathroom wearing slippers.