Returning to Nangang Township

At this moment, a hint of surprise crossed Gong Lei's face; clearly, Lin Xiao's decision had taken him somewhat by surprise.

Originally, he thought that with the connections his father-in-law had built up as a former member of the Municipal Party Committee and now the deputy director of the People's Congress, even though his father-in-law had offended many people because of his straightforward personality, he could still get Lin Xiao transferred directly to the County Party Committee Office.

However, young people always have their own ideas, and those ideas are often unexpected!

"Since you've made your choice, I'll respect your decision. You can train at the grassroots level for a while and then come back."

During my previous conversation with County Head Gao, he mentioned you. He was very satisfied with you, saying you have good ideas and insights. So, I'll need your advice in the future.

"Secretary Gong, you're too kind."

Then everyone chatted and laughed about some unrelated things, while enjoying the food and drinks.

Overall, the evening's gathering was quite successful, with almost all parties' requests being met.

After the event, Gong Lei rushed to the city overnight to discuss the next steps with his father-in-law. It seemed that after tonight, he was determined to get the position of county magistrate and was full of confidence.

He Zhiqiang went back after the designated driver Liu Yun had called arrived.

At this moment, only Lin Xiao and Liu Yun remained at the entrance of Changxing Restaurant.

"Lin Xiao, that's just how my uncle is. If he has a question, he'll get to the bottom of it. Don't take it too seriously. However, my reminder didn't have much effect; he still said it in public. You're not upset, are you?"

Lin Xiao rolled her eyes and said, "You make me sound like some kind of delicate woman. If I could get angry over something like this, how many years would I have to live? Your uncle has his own plans, and I bet he wants to climb the ladder of success, which is understandable. But then again, tonight's harvest was indeed much better than expected."

"I knew it! Once you bring up that relationship, people will come to you to be friendly. Now it's great, even if you go back to Nangang Township, you won't be bullied."

"I used to think that as long as I was law-abiding and dutiful, I could live a peaceful and stable life."

But after County Chief Huang got into trouble, I gradually realized that without the support of certain external forces, it's bound to be a bumpy road to success within the system.

"You've finally seen the light."

"However, I think it's extremely foolish of them to use such extreme methods to deal with County Chief Huang, because there's no such thing as a foolproof scheme."

"Then let them pay the price for their arrogance and stupidity."

Lin Xiao nodded, and a short while later, the designated driver that Liu Yun had called arrived. After getting into the car, they left Changxing Restaurant.

……

Early Monday morning, Lin Xiao boarded a bus bound for Nangang Township.

Nangang Township is located in the southeast of Fengshan County, about 20 kilometers from the county seat, and less than 30 kilometers from the urban area of ​​Quanzhou City.

At 8:00 AM sharp, the bus arrived at Nangang Bus Terminal. After getting off the bus, Lin Xiao took a motorcycle taxi straight to the Nangang Township Government.

About twenty minutes later, the motorcycle taxi stopped at the entrance of the Nangang Township government. Standing at the entrance, Lin Xiao couldn't help but stare at the old five-story office building in front of him, feeling a mix of emotions.

When he was seconded to the county government office, he secretly resolved to perform well and do his best to gain a foothold in the county.

The congratulations from her colleagues at the township government still seemed to echo in her ears, and everyone still had a smile on their face. As for whether they were sincere or not, Lin Xiao didn't care or could see through them at the time.

What Lin Xiao remembers even more vividly is that the then township party secretary and township head treated him to a meal.

The situation seemed rather poignant, but Lin Xiao knew exactly what she wanted.

"Hey, isn't this Secretary Lin? What brings you back again? Are you here for an inspection? But that doesn't make sense; how can a secretary conduct an inspection?"

At that moment, a sarcastic voice came from the side.

Lin Xiao frowned slightly and turned her head to look. She saw Wu Di from the township party and government office standing to the side with a forced smile, his hands on his hips, his face red with acne scars. He looked a little excited, but his eyes were filled with a hint of mockery.

"It's me, I'm back."

Lin Xiao said it casually, not really caring about this slightly spoils the mood.

"Oh, is that so? I thought you were never coming back."

Wu Di smiled and leaned closer. Only then did Lin Xiao see that his smug face was still as pockmarked as ever.

Lin Xiao's gaze lingered for only a few seconds, while Wu Di acted as if they were very familiar with each other, patted Lin Xiao's shoulder heavily, and then smiled and took a bite.

"Good to be back, good to be back. You'd better work hard from now on and stop thinking about unrealistic things. There's plenty of room for growth in Nangang, hahaha..."

Just last night, Wei Shaogong, deputy secretary of the Nangang Township Party Committee, called him out for drinks and told him that after Lin Xiao had worked in the county government office for a while, he had become arrogant and ignorant of his place. He said that when Lin Xiao returned to the township, he would teach him a lesson.

At the same time, Wei Shaogong also said that he would fully support Wu Di for the position of deputy director of the Party and Government Office, but that the township head Kong Changgeng was more interested in Lin Xiao, so Wu Di should be careful.

Therefore, starting last night, Wu Di became even more determined to deal with Lin Xiao, and before that, he also extremely disliked these self-important so-called high achievers.

"Hey Wu Di, can't you be a little gentler? Are you trying to murder your own father?" Lin Xiao said with a smile. Of course, he wouldn't be so easily manipulated.

"Go to hell..."

Wu Di was so angry that his face turned pale, and he immediately started throwing punches.

"You, Wu Di, you only know how to bully honest people in public. If you've got the guts, come at me."

At this moment, a crisp voice rang out, accompanied by a refreshing fragrance, and at the same time, a voluptuous figure suddenly appeared in front of Lin Xiao.

He Saihua, the head of the township women's federation, stood with her hands on her hips, glaring fiercely at Wu Di, and shouted again, "You, Wu, try hitting me again, and I'll tear your face to shreds!"

Wu Di was indeed intimidated by the "tigress's" imposing aura. He reluctantly withdrew his fist and sneered, "Lin Xiao, are you even a man hiding behind a woman?"

"Pah! Get the hell out of here!" He Saihua said as she thrust her chest toward Wu Di, scaring him into backing away.

"Kid, you just wait, the real show is yet to come!"

Wu Di gritted his teeth and shouted at Lin Xiao, before fleeing in panic.

Seeing that Wu Di had really walked away, He Saihua turned around and smiled at Lin Xiao, saying, "Xiao Lin, don't be afraid. Some people are just paper tigers. The more afraid you are, the easier it is for them to cause trouble. From now on, I will protect you. If he dares to bully you again, we will fight him back."

He Saihua is not old, not even thirty. Three years ago, her husband was in a car accident and became paralyzed on one side. During that time, her husband took the initiative to propose divorce several times, but He Saihua refused each time. So He Saihua has been living a widow's life without ever leaving her husband.

This is a lively yet loyal and affectionate woman!

"Thank you, Sister Hua, I'm fine."

Lin Xiao expressed his gratitude, and a smile appeared on his lips.

"It's good that you're alright, it's just such a pity." He Saihua's tone became somewhat sad. "County Chief Gao was such a good person, it's such a shame he's gone like this. And you, you're back in the countryside again. But don't be discouraged, you're a selected graduate from a prestigious university, and you're still very young. As long as you work hard, you'll have many more opportunities."

Lin Xiao nodded and said, "Okay, Sister Hua, I understand. Thank you."

"You're welcome. Oh, by the way, Xiao Lin, remember to check in with Secretary Yan and Mayor Kong later."

"Okay, Sister Hua!"