A girl dressed in professional attire, donning black-framed glasses, and exuding a bookish air opened the door.
Cheng Yuan was taken aback. It seemed the rumors were incorrect, the Executive Deputy County Chief was not as beautiful as legends would have it, ranking at best above average in looks.
However, she did indeed look very young!
Her face full of collagen.
Just like a recent graduate.
Cheng Yuan's expression became solemn as he bowed deeply to the girl, greeting her with utmost respect.
"Executive, hello, I am the Deputy Town Chief of Lingshan Town, Cheng Yuan."
The girl quickly waved her hand in dismissal.
"Deputy Chief Cheng, you can't be calling me that. I'm the Executive's liaison officer, my name is Liu Xi."
Cheng Yuan let out a sigh of relief and said ingratiatingly, "So it's Director Liu? Could you please inform the Executive on my behalf? I made an appointment over the phone with you yesterday."
Liu Xi showed a look of difficulty as the Executive never arrived late before, but today, for some reason, she was late, and her phone was unreachable.
Liu Xi could only make excuses to fob Cheng Yuan off.
"Deputy Chief Cheng, I'm very sorry, but the Executive has a sudden change in her schedule and is afraid she won't be able to see you! Please give me your report materials, and I will pass them on to the Executive."
"Thank you, Director Liu."
Cheng Yuan turned and left, instinctively glancing at his watch, just to coincidentally brush past Shen Manwen, who was mustering her energy to head to work.
Shen Manwen suddenly stopped, turned her head, and looked at the receding figure of Cheng Yuan.
This figure seemed so familiar!
It somewhat resembled the beast that had slept with her N times last night!
Shen Manwen thought about catching up, but the tearing stinging pain made her abandon that idea.
Shen Manwen took a deep breath and asked Liu Xi with as calm a tone as possible, "Xiao Xi, who was that person just now?"
"Executive, that was Deputy Town Chief Cheng Yuan of Lingshan Town. He had made an appointment to report to you yesterday. Should I call him back?"
Deputy Town Chief Cheng Yuan of Lingshan Town?
Shen Manwen's teeth itched with hatred!
She really wanted to rake Cheng Yuan over the coals!
But she knew very well that she had to endure it now!
At least until after the term-change elections!
Then let him prance around for a few more days!
"No need, I have other work to do."
"Alright, Executive."
…
Cheng Yuan did not know that he had just dodged a bullet.
He didn't rush back to Lingshan Town but decided to enjoy himself properly in Ji County.
Since Secretary Ma had sent him to receive rebukes in the county seat, he must receive enough scolding to make Secretary Ma 'perfectly satisfied'.
Only after wandering around until past four in the afternoon did Cheng Yuan get a response from Liu Xi, and then he boarded the bus back to Lingshan Town from Ji County.
Cheng Yuan arrived at Ma Guorong's office right at the end of the workday.
Based on his experience, this would minimize the amount of scolding.
After all, Secretary Ma was also eager to leave work!
Cheng Yuan entered the office, walked briskly up to Ma Guorong, bowed slightly, and said with great reverence, "Secretary, I have returned."
Ma Guorong looked smiling, but he was sneering inside.
Kid, how did it feel to be scolded by the Executive all day long?
"Xiao Cheng, what did the Executive say?"
Cheng Yuan's face showed a wry smile as he started to spin his tale.
"Secretary, I waited an entire day just to see the Executive! The Executive was furious and severely criticized our relevant units in Lingshan Town!"
"After my explanations and mediations, the Executive finally calmed down her rage."
"The Executive ordered us to completely resolve the safety hazards in Weidong River within three months! If a similar incident occurs again! Everyone in Lingshan Town, from top to bottom, will not escape responsibility."