EFB Chapter 48 A Heart Was Wasted
Chapter 48 A Heart Was Wasted
Chen Shouren said on the phone that he left in the afternoon.
Aunt Lin sent a message to Chen Shouren to inform him of the death.
Dawei was busy in the county at the time, so Chen Shouren didn't tell him. It wasn't until now, when it was dark and he figured Dawei had probably finished his work, that Chen Shouren told him.
Uncle Lin has been sent back to the village, and preparations for his burial will be made in the next couple of days.
Chen Shouren has now taken Zhang Guifen back to his hometown, Dashi Village, to help with Uncle Lin's funeral arrangements.
"I'll go back to the village tonight to check on things and see them off."
Chen Shouren gently persuaded, "We're going because we don't want you to come."
Child, it's not easy for you to come back now that you're in this situation.
Our family and their family are not related.
I know you and your second brother have a good relationship, but even if you have a good relationship, everything should be done in moderation.
If you come back this time, and other people in the village leave in the future, will you also come back?
You can't skip visiting any of your extended family members, or they'll gossip about you behind your back.
When the time comes, everyone will have to kneel and kowtow. Will you kneel and kowtow?
If someone with ulterior motives takes a picture of you, they'll say you don't believe in Marxism-Leninism, but in ghosts and gods.
David nodded in agreement.
My father's words made sense; now that I've just come up here, so many people are watching me.
I'm just hoping something bad will happen to me.
My family has always taken good care of the second son's family, so I believe the second son won't blame me for not being there.
Besides, since both parents went, and there was a representative, it wasn't considered impolite.
Uncle Lin did everything he could during his lifetime, so whether he goes there after his death is no longer of much significance.
The right way is to manage your career well, make yourself strong, maintain your position and slowly climb up the ranks, so that you can protect your family and friends.
Moreover, the first few days after taking office are the busiest time.
The county government will hold executive meetings, joint meetings between the county government and the county trade union, and consultation meetings between the county government and the county political consultative conference. Meetings will also be held with the main leaders of each township (street) and the main leaders of each bureau, commission, and office…
These are all standard operating procedures for a new county head taking office.
Every aspect needs to be taken care of; you can't leave out a single one, or people might have something to say.
David hung up the phone and was just thinking this when there was a knock on the door.
"Please come in."
Xiao Lili, the former leader and director of the Bureau of Veteran Cadres, walked in with a slight smile on her face.
David spent some time with her and became quite familiar with Xiao Lili's daily attire.
Xiao Lili had clearly dressed up carefully today; she had changed her lipstick to a brighter color and was wearing a knee-length skirt with thin black stockings that added a touch of sexiness.
Xiao Lili's eyes held a hint of allure as she swayed and her brand-new high heels clicked on the wooden floor.
"County Chief Chen, you're already so enthusiastic on your first day in office! Why aren't you home yet, it's so late?"
Xiao Lili sat down in the chair in front of her, resting her chin on her hand, and sat facing Dawei across the large desk.
"I have some things to take care of, I'll be back soon."
"Could it be that you don't want to go back home because it's lonely there, and you're trying to numb yourself with work?" Xiao Lili said, then covered her mouth with her pinky finger and giggled.
David bowed his head and gave a slight smile in response, but he was already feeling a little flustered.
That damn woman, she caused this mess on her first day of work.
This is not how you seduce someone. You start flirting right here in the office. What kind of behavior is this?
"Director Xiao hasn't left work either."
"I've been waiting for you on purpose."
"What are you waiting for me to do?"
"Let me report to you, County Chief Chen." Xiao Lili's hand, which had been supporting her chin, slowly fell down and reached for Dawei's hand on the table.
David pulled his hand away.
Xiao Lili's hand missed its target, so she adjusted her position, picked up a pen from the table, and started playing with Dawei's pencil, pretending to be holding the pen to avoid embarrassment.
"The Old Cadre Bureau is under the jurisdiction of the County Organization Department."
If you need to report, you should report to your superior, Shao Zhen'an, from the county organization department.
Or report to Qi Dahai, the full-time deputy secretary.
Alternatively, one could report directly to Zhou Xiangzhang, the county party secretary.
Why would they report to me, the newly arrived county magistrate?
"Doesn't the county head of Yuanshan County oversee your business?"
Xiao Lili glanced at Dawei with a playful look in her eyes, her red lips slightly pouting: "Someone as smart as you doesn't understand the deeper meaning here."
Who to report to? Isn't that something that can be changed?
That old codger Shao Zhen'an, I don't see him even once a week. He's just wasting his days waiting to retire. Do you think he'll understand when I report to him?
Qi Dahai pretends to come to work every day, but his office door is always closed. He spends all his time looking at stocks and playing with funds on his computer, and then leaves on time. When has he ever cared about our affairs?
As for Zhou Xiangzhang, he's knowledgeable about the business, but I don't want to report to him.
I just wanted to report this to you.
Xiao Lili's words meant "to surrender".
They are preparing to defect from Zhou Xiangzhang's camp to Dawei's camp.
David, holding onto the chair with one hand and resting his chin on the other, looked at her seriously: "Don't say things that don't foster unity."
Dawei isn't a greenhorn; he can't just believe someone based on a few words.
If things go wrong, this could be a honey trap set by Zhou Xiangzhang; behind her alluring beauty lies an abyss.
Xiao Lili rolled her eyes, sighed, and got up. As she walked towards the door, she said, "Sigh, if you don't believe me, then forget it."
The five-person group from Yuanshan County consisted of four of his men.
I was thinking of helping you out and securing a position for you so you wouldn't be all alone.
Got it!
Conscience is worthless.
"Consider my trip a waste."
I never expected this woman to be so ambitious.
I didn't notice it when I was working under her.
He also wanted to replace Shao Zhen'an as the head of the county's organization department.
Not only do I want to be a member of the Standing Committee, but I also want to be a member of the five-person group.
Before Dawei could think too much, he called out as she was about to reach the door, "You're not a child anymore."
In this world, people's hearts are treacherous.
You and he used to be quite close.
How can I believe you when you suddenly tell me all this today?
You need to give me something real to show me your sincerity.
Otherwise, I wouldn't dare risk partnering with you.
Xiao Lili placed her hand on the doorknob and smiled meaningfully at Dawei with her back turned.
"I didn't expect you to think of me that way too..."
I am not his person; I was forced into it.
Li Taoying was his woman; the two were together every few days, and his wife had even caught them together.
I will let you see my heart.
However, not today, and not here.
Once you've finished these busy days and met with all the leaders from those remote mountain counties, we can talk about it when you have some free time.
When the time comes, find some time to come to my house.
Let's... have a proper talk.
Xiao Lili opened the door, swung her arms, and swayed her hips as she walked away.
Unbeknownst to her, a pair of eyes were secretly observing her every move from behind a crack in a door.
Wu Maocai, the director of the county government office behind the door, only appeared after Xiao Lili had walked away. He looked at the door of the county magistrate's office, let out a long sigh, as if he had unloaded a very heavy burden.
It is said that even heroes cannot resist the charms of a beautiful woman.
He could turn away any beautiful woman who came to him.
Being so harsh on yourself.
This person is truly extraordinary.
Wu Maocai secretly rejoiced that he had chosen the right person.
At the same time, Dawei and Qiao Yong were compared, and only after the comparison did I understand why Xu Aiguo went to such great lengths to support Dawei this time.
Chen Dawei has a powerful backer, that's one aspect.
Most importantly, Chen Dawei is a person who deserves support.
Wu Maocai looked at the newly opened pack of Zhonghua cigarettes in his hand, took a deep breath, and went to Dawei's office, knocking on his door.