Cheng Yuan made a silencing gesture before answering the phone, pretending to be groggy.
"County Chief, calling me so early? What happened?"
"Early? It's almost eight o'clock! Are you in Ji County or at Lingshan? Come to Qin Island Development Zone Substation immediately. A problem arose with an investor I brought in."
"County Chief, I am in the provincial city right now; I won't be back until the afternoon."
"What are you doing in the provincial city?"
"It's about Old Man Niu's case, the journalist who was a great help; I need to thank her! Took her out for dinner and had a few extra drinks last night."
"It's good to thank her properly and to expand your network; come back as soon as possible."
"Okay, County Chief."
Cheng Yuan hung up the phone and looked at Li Qianmo apologetically.
"Qianmo, the County Chief needs me for something important; I'm afraid I can't stay with you..."
