Chapter Ten: Xiaoluo Manor

  "Green cloud, Director Hu wants you to sit down, just sit down, what's with the politeness?" Liu Huan laughed.

  Liu Huan spoke very frankly, and Zhang Qingyun didn't pretend, so she sat down beside Hu Lie.

  "Sister, let's order some dishes! We're all getting a little hungry, and let's get Wuliangye for the wine!" Wan Guoshu said with a smile after they sat down.

  At this time, the door of the private room suddenly opened, and Zhang Qingyun turned his head to look, and he was stunned.

  The one who came in was a woman, about 27 or 28 years old. In the county town for so long, Zhang Qingyun had rarely seen such a woman with temperament.

  She was wearing a long black windbreaker, her hair styled at the ends, and the dry winter air had no effect on her smooth skin. Her facial features were perfectly coordinated, with red lips and white teeth, giving off an extremely elegant feeling.

  "Secretary Wan, Village Head Hu, it's been a long time! What wind has blown you two to this humble temple of mine today?" The woman said with a smile, her cherry lips opening and closing like flowers.

  Wan Guoshu and Hu Lie and Liu Huan immediately stood up, Zhang Qingyun was unclear, but also followed closely behind.

  "Xiao Feng, don't scold us anymore. Our Li Zi Ping mountain is high and the road is far, it's not easy to come here! As soon as I and Hu Xiang Chang managed to enter the city, we came to our 'Xiao Er Mountain Villa' at the first opportunity." Wan Guo Shu laughed.

  Zhang Qingyun also understood the other's identity at this time. This woman was the boss of 'Xiao Er Mountain Villa', Geng Shuang.

  It is said that her father-in-law was Sun Changqing, the chairman of the county people's congress. Her husband was a soldier who died in the flood relief efforts in 1998, so she can also be considered a martyr's relative. With a background and identity, in the official circles of Yongping County, everyone gives her some face.

  And 'Xiaoler Manor' is just a part of her business, several supermarkets in the county town, many storefronts on Pedestrian Street, it's said that she has shares, in Yongping this area, she can also be considered a standard female strong person.

  "Qingyun, Little Liu! This is Miss Geng Shuang, you must have heard of her great name!" Wan Guo Shu introduced to Zhang Qingyun and Liu Huan.

  "Hello! I've long admired your name." Zhang Qingyun smiled and nodded, extending his right hand to gently shake hands with Geng Shuang's, feeling that the other person's hand was weak and boneless, which made his heart flutter.

  Zhang Qingyun spoke up, and Liu Huan followed suit, but this brother was obviously a bit nervous, stuttering as he spoke, his face also slightly flushed.

  "This is Zhang Qingyun, an outstanding young cadre! This is Liu Huan, the secretary of our township government." Wan Guoshu smiled and introduced to Geng Shuang.

  "Two leaders are good, welcome to my humble abode! I hope you will take care of me more in the future!" Geng Shuang said politely. His eyes intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Zhang Qingyun, and Wan Guo Shu's introduction to Zhang Qingyun was somewhat ambiguous. As a seasoned businessman, Geng Shuang keenly sensed this point.

  Liu Huan is the secretary of Lizi Village, and Zhang Qingyun's title is just a young cadre for one year. What kind of young cadre? Young cadre doing what? Isn't it not someone from Lizi Village?

  The only people who can have dinner with the head and secretary of Lìzǐpíng Township, apart from local officials, are big shots from the county committee or other functional departments. However, in her impression, she had never seen this person before.

  "Please sit down, Secretary Wan and Director Hu!" Geng Shuang said with a smile. Her tone suddenly changed as she continued, "I'm actually quite unfamiliar with these two officials, especially this one." She glanced at Zhang Qingyun as she spoke, "I've never seen him before!"

  Zhang Qingyun secretly smiled in his heart, thinking "you've got to be kidding me!" However, he also had to admit that this woman was formidable, and she had already started getting the better of him so quickly.

  "Is that so? Qingyun is one of the outstanding young cadres among us, and you will have more opportunities to meet in the future." Hu Lie smiled.

  Zhang Qingyun's heart skipped a beat, Hu Lie's words seemed to have an ulterior motive, could it be that Li Yong has made his move? However, he remained calm and composed on the surface, only repeatedly expressing his gratitude.

  Gerrison was somewhat bewildered, and Hu Lie's words were ambiguous, but from the meaning of his words, this surname Zhang seemed to have some background! Could it be a newly promoted cadre? However, she had already figured out the newly promoted cadres, but she hadn't heard of this person before.

  For a moment she couldn't understand, but as a businessman, he keenly felt that Zhang Qingyun might be a little unusual. To say nothing of the others, Zhang Qingyun's attitude towards people and things, as well as his temperament, were much stronger than those of ordinary young cadres. So she smiled and said:

  "I'm deeply honored! Secretary Wan and Mayor Hu haven't been here for a long time, and these two cadres are also visiting for the first time. I'll be hosting this meal as a small gesture of respect to all the leaders."

  "What's going on here? Xiaofeng, you're making us break the rules!" Wan Guoshu hastily stood up and said.

  However, Geng Shuang apparently had a lot of experience in this regard. He was able to speak and laugh, making everyone feel good about themselves, and finally forced Wan Guoshu and Hu Lie to accept the free dinner with ease.

  "This woman is not ordinary!" Zhang Qingyun thought to herself as she coldly observed the scene. In fact, government officials going out to eat and getting discounts for free was clearly meaningless. However, what everyone cared about was saving face, and Geng Shuang obviously had a deep understanding of this point, making every guest who came to "Xiao'er Mountain Villa" feel valued and respected.

  After some small talk, the dishes were all served, and Geng Shuang also politely bid farewell. Before leaving, she took a glance at Zhang Qingyun, clearly having been left with a deep impression of him.

  "Xiao Zhang, have you heard any rumors lately?" Wan Guo Shu spoke up first after three rounds of drinks.

  "What rumors? What rumors are you talking about?" Zhang Qingyun said in confusion.

  "Haha, you're still sitting pretty, aren't you? Let me tell you, unexpectedly, you might have to make a move soon. Li Yong from the Organization Department personally recommended you!" Wan Guo Shu said with a smack of his lips, "Looks like your time in the youth training class wasn't wasted after all."

  "Li Yong has indeed made a move." Zhang Qingyun thought to himself, but he didn't feel much excitement. He knew that in the Organization Department, he would be walking on thin ice, and Li Yong was already being ostracized, let alone himself?

  Who would have thought that his actions fell into the eyes of Wan Guo Shu and Hu Lie, but it was another idea. The two looked at each other, both saw a look of surprise in each other's eyes, thinking that this kid is too calm, right? At such a young age, he already has such a city, what about his future prospects?

  "Xiao Zhang, you've really made a name for yourself this time! I heard that County Magistrate Li personally approved your appointment as his secretary. After the meeting today, County Magistrate Li even specially came to ask me about your situation! I reckon it's almost certain, so just go home and wait for the organization's notice." said Wan Guoshu.

  "Is it the Secretary's Office of the Government?" Zhang Qingyun was shocked, and his mind suddenly became active. This was beyond his expectation, wasn't it supposed to be the Organization Department? For a moment, he thought that his previous efforts had not been in vain, and this news might actually be true.

  The wily old man smiled and shook his head: "It's not run by the government, but by the deputy director of the county committee!"

  Zhang Qingyun's heart thudded, feeling a bit dizzy. How did the deputy director of the county party committee become the county magistrate's secretary? The secretary of the secretary was still okay? However, his keen sense told him that there were complex things hidden beneath the surface, and he didn't ask any more questions, as unusual events often conceal evil intentions.