Sending Zhang Xiangli Away

Fengshan County Government Office Building.

"Knock knock knock..."

Lin Xiao arrived at the office of Zhou Tianxiao, the director of the government office, and gently knocked on the door.

Zhou Tianxiao looked up at the door and said in a deep voice, "Come in."

"Director, you wanted to see me?" Lin Xiao asked softly as she entered the office.

"..."

There was no response; Zhou Tianxiao continued to look down at the documents in his hand.

At this moment, there was an unusual silence in the office. What was unsettling was that you could even hear each other's breathing. As time passed by, the air seemed to gradually freeze.

Lin Xiao, whose face was somewhat pale, stood quietly in place, but his heart could not find peace. As the county magistrate's secretary, his current situation was quite precarious.

Just two days ago, County Magistrate Gao Dayong's car was involved in a serious accident on the Xunjiang Bridge, and the car and Gao Dayong plunged into the Xunjiang River.

Although the water flow was not rapid at the time, the car door was stuck and could not be opened. By the time the rescuers salvaged the entire car, it was too late. Gao Dayong and the driver both died in the line of duty.

Fortunately, Lin Xiao wasn't in the car at the time; otherwise, even a wandering ghost wouldn't be standing here right now.

After about six or seven minutes, Zhou Tianxiao slowly raised his head, took a leisurely sip of tea, and said in a light tone, "Xiao Lin is here. Come and sit down, don't just stand there."

"Thank you, Director Zhou!"

Lin Xiao sat down, straightened her back, and looked Zhou Tianxiao straight in the eye.

"Xiao Lin, the accident involving County Chief Gao was unexpected and a huge loss to Fengshan County. We are all deeply saddened. However, as sad as we are, we cannot neglect our work. Given your situation, the town has decided to send you back to Nangang Township first. Your work here in the government office will be temporarily suspended. Xiao Cheng will hand over his duties to you later. If you have any thoughts, you can bring them up."

"I have no objection. I will obey the organization's decision," Lin Xiao replied calmly.

After graduating from university, he was selected by the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department to work in Nangang Township, Fengshan County. In March of this year, he was seconded to the County Government Office to serve as the secretary of County Mayor Gao Dayong.

According to regulations, provincial Party committee organization department selected graduates with a bachelor's degree who have worked in townships for three years and whose annual performance evaluation is competent or above can directly compete for the position of deputy section chief.

In other words, if everything goes smoothly, Lin Xiao will be officially designated as a deputy section chief and promoted to deputy director of the county government office in a little over a month.

This was partly due to the fact that the selected graduate's grassroots training period had expired, but also because County Head Gao Dayong was very satisfied with Lin Xiao's performance.

Unexpectedly, Gao Dayong died in a car accident, and Lin Xiao instantly lost his biggest backer. He was then easily controlled by Hong Feng, the executive deputy county head, and sent back to his hometown.

"Xiaolin, according to the rules, even your personal belongings can only be taken away after I have inspected them and found no problems. As for other things, you cannot take them."

Back in the office, Lin Xiao found Cheng Junjie already inside. He was sitting with his legs crossed, a victorious smirk on his face, showing off to Lin Xiao.

He entered the home of Executive Deputy County Head Hong Feng with a generous "pledge of allegiance" and became a "member of the Hongmen". Soon after, he became Hong Feng's secretary.

Now, if Hong Feng can take another step forward, he can naturally become the county magistrate's secretary. Once he has this position, it will be easier to build a network of connections for his future promotion.

Although Hong Feng's path to promotion was still blocked by the position of deputy secretary of the Party Committee, personnel appointments were not handled by the county government, so he had a good chance. Therefore, Cheng Junjie was full of confidence.

Lin Xiao didn't pay much attention to the guy's "gloating," simply grabbed a few of his personal belongings, and turned to walk towards the door.

"Take care, and don't bother seeing me out! Come back and visit sometime."

Just as Lin Xiao was about to step out of the office, Cheng Junjie suddenly shouted at him.

However, Lin Xiao remained completely unfazed and walked straight out the door.

Upon reaching the main entrance, Lin Xiao couldn't help but look back at the office building, her heart filled with mixed emotions, and her mood inevitably dipped slightly.

Just then, a rapid ringing of his cell phone interrupted all his thoughts. He saw that it was his girlfriend, Fan Yuyan, calling, and he quickly answered it.

"Lin Xiao, I heard you were sent back to Nangang Township, is that true?"

"How did you know...?"

"Regardless of how I found out, I'm just asking you: yesterday I told you to take some things to Magistrate Hong, did you actually go?"

"Let's meet again..."

"Meet? You still want to meet? I have to work overtime tonight, I don't have time. You can handle County Chief Hong's matter yourself."

With a "snap," the phone was angrily hung up.

At this moment, a hint of annoyance flashed in Lin Xiao's eyes. Today was Fan Yuyan's birthday, and the two had agreed to spend it together, but now Fan Yuyan had hung up the phone on the grounds of working overtime.

Recalling the initial questioning, Lin Xiao knew that after learning that she had lost her backer and had been sent back to her hometown, Fan Yuyan must have believed that her future was bleak, so she had lost interest in her.

In fact, the two had only become a couple two months ago. At that time, they both attended the city-wide youth forum. Someone told Fan Yuyan about Lin Xiao's identity, and at the reception dinner, Fan Yuyan took the initiative to add Lin Xiao's contact information. Afterwards, she took the initiative to contact him many times, and after getting drunk one time, they slept together. Since then, the two have been boyfriend and girlfriend.

During their courtship, Lin Xiao gradually got to know Fan Yuyan and felt that she was a rather realistic woman. However, at the time, it didn't seem like a big deal, since they were in the "honeymoon period" of their relationship.

However, Lin Xiao did not expect Fan Yuyan to be so pragmatic, turning her back on him when he was down on his luck.

Women, what a pragmatic species!

Just then, the phone rang again.

Lin Xiao was overjoyed, but when she took out her phone, her smile vanished instantly, because the call was from her high school classmate, Liu Yun.

"Xiaoxiao, where are you?"

"How many times have I told you, don't call me Xiaoxiao, don't call me Xiaoxiao, can't you understand human language?" After cursing, Lin Xiao hung up the phone.

Liu Yun, on the other end of the phone, was stunned. In his memory, this seemed to be the first time he had seen Lin Xiao so angry. He never expected that the refined and gentle Secretary Lin would actually "swear like that". After a moment, he called back.

As soon as the call connected, he said, "Which damn bastard dared to mess with our Brother Lin? Does he need to be taught a lesson? Brother, tell me quickly, who is this blind fool? I'll get revenge for you."

"Sorry, bro, I was a bit harsh just now." Lin Xiao had just vented all his pent-up anger, and now he was very annoyed by his impulsive words.

"It's okay, we're brothers. So where are you now?"

"I'm at the main gate of the county government."

"Okay, you wait there, I'll be right there to find you."

After saying that, Liu Yun hung up the phone. A few minutes later, a white car pulled up on the side of the road.

The car window rolled down, and Liu Yun twisted her body and leaned out, calling out, "Lin Xiao, over here, get in the car."

Lin Xiao strode over, opened the car door, and plopped down in the passenger seat, asking, "What's up?"

"Nothing much, just wanted to have a drink and chat."

Lin Xiao felt a warmth in his heart, and a faint smile appeared on his face. He knew that Liu Yun must have found out about his situation and had come to comfort him.