Zhou Qing quickly came back to his senses, coughing once and trying to act nonchalant as he walked toward the stairwell.
Li Yunhai, the Executive Deputy County Magistrate, came down from upstairs.
Zhou Qing greeted him with a smile, "Magistrate Li."
Li Yunhai nodded and hurried down the stairs.
Inside the office, Nie Yuhuan heard voices from outside and quickly picked up a tissue, wiped herself down briefly, and adjusted her clothes. After making sure everything was in order, she sat up straight in her chair, her gaze drifting vaguely toward the door.
A moment later, there was a knock on the door. Zhou Qing entered, smiling as he greeted her, "Magistrate Nie."
Nie Yuhuan scrutinized him and smiled, "You are Magistrate Zhou's liaison, Zhou Qing, right? I often hear Magistrate Zhou mention you, saying you are a distinguished graduate from the Capital University's School of Political Science and Law, really a talented and impressive young man."
