Chapter 22

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"Xiao Xu, you're amazing!"

The next morning, as Xu Junran entered the office, Tu Wenyong hugged his arm and said loudly.

After returning to the county town with Yang Weitian yesterday, it was already past six in the evening. Xu Junran didn't go back to the county committee but went directly to Li Yifeng's house.

Li Dongyuan was in the city for a meeting and didn't return that night, so Xu Junran slept there. The next morning, he didn't even have time to eat breakfast before rushing to work.

"Brother Tu, don't joke with me." Xu Junran pushed Tu Wenyong away with a smile and said.

Although he had indeed made a big impression yesterday, he had also offended some people. Without mentioning others, Cheng Hongda and Qin Guotong would surely hate him to the bone. After all, one was the county police chief, and the other was the deputy county magistrate. Yet, the problem that these two leaders couldn't solve was resolved by him, a young man who had just graduated. It was unlikely they would be satisfied. Moreover, Xu Junran knew that neither Cheng Hongda nor Qin Guotong were broad-minded people.

"Brother Xu, thank you for what happened yesterday." At this moment, Yuan Xiaoyue walked over and said softly to Xu Junran.

She was referring to Xu Junran's help in dealing with the pervert in Li Family Town.

Xu Junran waved his hand. He didn't dare to be disrespectful to Yuan Xiaoyue and quickly said, "It's no problem. We're colleagues, and it was my duty."

The girl looked up and smiled at Xu Junran, "I still have to thank you for not letting that thug touch me."

Her bright eyes and white teeth made Xu Junran momentarily lose his composure.

"Cough, cough!" A dry cough brought Xu Junran back to his senses. He turned around and saw that Feng Kuang, the head of the comprehensive group, was standing at the door. He hurriedly walked over and said respectfully, "Director Feng, you're here."

Feng Kuang nodded, "Xiao Xu, you did well yesterday. You didn't disgrace our comprehensive group."

Xu Junran had managed to persuade the villagers of Da Wangzhuang and Li Family Town to disperse, which greatly surprised Feng Kuang.

Although he knew that this was partly due to Xu Junran's special status, Feng Kuang still felt the need to praise him.

Xu Junran smiled modestly. He wasn't a child and didn't take such trivial praise to heart. Instead, he explained seriously to Feng Kuang, "Director Feng, I originally planned to return to the office earlier, but County Magistrate Yang kept me in Li Family Town, so I couldn't report back to you in time. Please forgive me."

Although he didn't care if Feng Kuang was angry, as a subordinate, he had to show sufficient respect to his superior at this moment. This was a rule in the officialdom, a lesson Xu Junran had learned from his years of experience. Regardless of rank or person, reputation was very important for an official.

"Hehe, it's fine, it's fine. You worked hard yesterday, so it's only right that you rest well," Feng Kuang said satisfactorily. He had initially thought that this high-achieving graduate from Jinghua University would be a troublemaker. After all, Xu Junran had a high degree and the support of the old secretary. Moreover, he had just achieved a great feat on his first day of work, which was a time when young people often become arrogant and disrespectful to their superiors.

Unexpectedly, Xu Junran was quite respectful, which made Feng Kuang very pleased with him.

In the officialdom, one could either plant flowers or thorns, all in a moment's thought.

"Which one is Comrade Xu Junran?" Xu Junran was talking with some colleagues when a man wearing glasses walked in.

"Director Wu, why are you here?" Surprisingly, Feng Kuang greeted him with a broad smile.

"Old Feng, is Comrade Xu Junran in your office? The old secretary wants to see him," Director Wu adjusted his glasses and said to Feng Kuang.

Xu Junran was taken aback, and so was Feng Kuang. Then he seemed to realize something and nodded to Director Wu, turning to Xu Junran, "Xiao Xu, this is Director Wu from the county committee office. The old secretary wants to see you. Go quickly."

Xu Junran didn't feel much, but upon hearing Feng Kuang's reminder, he understood that this Director Wu must be Wu Liangxin, the head of the county committee office.

As for the old secretary's summons, he wasn't particularly concerned. After all, he had already handled the matter and gained the support of the elders from Li Family and Master Long. Even if the old secretary was unhappy, he would forgive him for the sake of the elders. Moreover, Xu Junran planned to give Yan Wangsong an opportunity to improve the lives of the people in Wude County and was preparing to have a good talk with Old Yan.

"Director Wu, hello." Xu Junran walked up to Wu Liangxin and greeted him respectfully.

As a member of the county committee and the head of the county committee compound, Wu Liangxin usually maintained an air of confidence. However, he was a bit uncertain about Xu Junran. A few days ago, he had gone to the provincial capital for medical treatment and had just returned to the county when he heard about this person. A high-achieving graduate from Jinghua University, personally selected by Secretary Yan, who had solved a major problem for the county on his first day of work and had returned to the county with County Magistrate Yang last night.

Which side was this young man on?

Choosing sides was a significant issue in the officialdom, much like buying stocks—either buy high or buy low. Choosing correctly could lead to great success, while choosing incorrectly could lead to ruin. Wu Liangxin was also facing this dilemma.

Yan Wangsong was too old, in his sixties, still serving as the county secretary, which was almost impossible in most places. If not for the special circumstances of Wude County, this wouldn't have happened. But how long could he remain the secretary?

Wu Liangxin wasn't unwilling to support Yan Wangsong. After all, without Yan Wangsong, he wouldn't have his current position. However, people aim high, and water flows low. Yan Wangsong's career was basically at its peak, with no further prospects for advancement. For Wu Liangxin to abandon his future and oppose the rising star Yang Weitian for the sake of the declining old secretary, he felt it wasn't worth the risk.

However, Yang Weitian's current performance wasn't enough to make Wu Liangxin fully commit to him. So, Wu Liangxin decided to wait and see.

And this young man, Xu Junran, was clearly facing the same dilemma.

"Comrade Xiao Xu, right? Nice to meet you. I've heard a lot about you, our great talent in Wude County."

Wu Liangxin smiled slightly and praised Xu Junran.

Xu Junran humbly agreed, but in his heart, he recalled the information about Wu Liangxin from his past. This guy was definitely one of the top people he needed to deal with in Wude County!

A traitor, he deserved to die!

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