Chapter 56: The Deputy Chairwoman of the Women's Federation Visits

Today's events left Wang Jian feeling somewhat troubled. Even finding a lover was subject to others' gossip, and considering the impact, Wang Jian called Li Xiangshan to delay the transfer of Jie Lianbing, putting it on hold for now. Li Xiangshan knew about the rumors in the village and thought there was nothing wrong with it. Wang Jian wasn't a married man, so why shouldn't he find an unmarried young woman? Why should others have the right to gossip? Can a male superior not marry a female subordinate?

"Vice Mayor Wang, no matter what others say, I support you. Everyone has the right to pursue happiness. If you need to transfer someone again, please let me know," Li Xiangshan said understandingly after agreeing to his request.

"Thank you, Vice Mayor Li, I will remember your words!" Wang Jian was deeply moved, not expecting to find someone who understood him.

However, the news spread wider and wider. When the county's Deputy Chairwoman of the Women's Federation, Zhao Yanyan, heard about it, she specifically came to Xianhe Township under the pretext of conducting a survey on women's federation work!

Since their first meeting at a gathering, Zhao Yanyan had been calling Wang Jian frequently, inviting him to visit the county. Wang Jian couldn't ignore her calls, but he always politely declined her invitations. Zhao Yanyan, however, was persistent and always wanted to establish a connection with Wang Jian. When Han Yuting found out, she told Wang Jian to ignore her, but how could Wang Jian do that? Each call still made Zhao Yanyan feel as if she was basking in a warm spring breeze, leading her to have illusions.

This time, when Zhao Yanyan heard that Wang Jian was dating a rural female teacher, she couldn't stand it. She decided to come and see for herself, determined to be better than the rural female teacher. She also brought a large gift for the rural primary school students, delivering some schoolbags and other learning materials to help the poor students.

When Wang Jian heard that Zhao Yanyan was coming, and that she was coming to help the students, he was very pleased. It was a good thing for higher-ups to come down and care about the lives of the grassroots, beneficial both to Wang Jian personally and to the poor students.

When Han Yuting heard that Zhao Yanyan was coming, she became suspicious. This girl had never come before, but now she was coming right after the news about Wang Jian's romantic affairs spread. What was her purpose? Was it really to conduct a survey on women's federation work and help the students?

Since Zhao Yanyan was coming, Han Yuting couldn't avoid receiving her, as she was in charge of party and women's federation work. Zhao Yanyan had called the Xianhe Township Women's Federation Chairwoman, Gao Rongmei, and also directly called Wang Jian. After Gao Rongmei received the news, she went to inform Wang Jian and Han Yuting.

Since being relieved of her position as the head of the family planning office, Gao Rongmei had become idle, rarely having the opportunity to interact face-to-face with the main township leaders. This visit by Zhao Yanyan gave her a chance to show her capabilities, hoping to be re-employed by Wang Jian and assigned to a key department.

Wang Jian also took Zhao Yanyan's visit very seriously, directly bypassing Guo Qiang and arranging for Wu Lei to handle the reception. After Zheng Shiguang's leave, Guo Qiang clearly felt the coldness from the township officials. Han Yuting disliked him, and Wang Jian detested him, always bypassing him for work. He had become the most idle person in the party and government office, feeling very frustrated and even considering resignation.

The sun was bright, and the weather was crisp and clear. In front of the Xianhe Township government building, a row of trees had their leaves scattered on the ground. Zhao Yanyan's car rolled over the fallen yellow leaves and came to a stop in front of the building. Wang Jian, Han Yuting, and Gao Rongmei stood at the bottom of the steps to welcome Zhao Yanyan.

"Hello, Vice Mayor Wang!" With a smile, carrying a purple women's handbag, Zhao Yanyan gracefully got out of the car and shook Wang Jian's hand at the bottom of the steps.

"Welcome, Chairwoman Zhao!" Wang Jian smiled, showing a row of white teeth.

Zhao Yanyan smiled ambiguously, released Wang Jian's hand, and walked to Han Yuting, opening her arms to embrace her. She held Han Yuting's hand and said, "Sister Han, I miss you so much. Since you came to Xianhe Township, I haven't seen you. Has our handsome Vice Mayor Wang charmed you?"

Han Yuting giggled and said, "Sister, I came to this godforsaken place to work, and you never came to see me. Is this visit for our Vice Mayor Wang?"

"Ha ha!" The two women laughed at each other, and Gao Rongmei, standing to the side, also laughed, though she didn't know why. She couldn't imagine that both women had some connection with Wang Jian.

After talking to Han Yuting, Zhao Yanyan only briefly shook hands with Gao Rongmei, as she had just taken office and they weren't very familiar.

While they were talking, Wu Lei and Du Xiaobei had already arranged the meeting room to receive Zhao Yanyan. After their conversation, Du Xiaobei led them to the meeting room.

"I don't want to go to the meeting room. Let's go to Vice Mayor Wang's office and take a look!" Zhao Yanyan said to Wang Jian and Han Yuting.

Han Yuting glanced at Wang Jian, who thought for a moment and said, "Alright, we can go to my office."

Wu Lei and Du Xiaobei hurriedly brought fruit platters and other items to Wang Jian's office. Wang Jian led the way, bringing Zhao Yanyan into the room.

"Vice Mayor Wang, your office smells so good! I feel like there's a woman's scent. Oh, it must be because Sister Han often comes to report to you!" After entering the room, Zhao Yanyan looked around and said exaggeratedly.

Feeling his face heat up, Wang Jian thought of the scene with Han Yuting in this room. After Han Yuting left, Liu Fang came in and sniffed, looking a bit strange. He almost worried that she had smelled something.

Thinking that Zhao Yanyan's visit today was not friendly, Wang Jian wasn't as sensitive as Han Yuting, who chuckled and said, "Sister, your nose is so sharp. Vice Mayor Wang is busy, and dozens of people come to see him every day. Both men and women come, so why do you only smell a woman's scent? Are you not interested in men?"

This was a rather sharp remark, almost accusing her of being a lesbian. Zhao Yanyan stopped laughing and then dryly laughed twice, saying, "Sister Han, you're still so sharp-tongued. Be careful, or someone will get back at you!"

"Ha ha, Sister, the person who can get back at me hasn't been born yet!" Han Yuting glanced at Wang Jian and said.

Wang Jian's eyes widened, not responding. He was puzzled, thinking that the two women were here to quarrel rather than to help the students. He turned to Zhao Yanyan and asked, "Chairwoman Zhao, how do you plan to help the poor students? Will you hand the items over to us, or will you distribute them personally?"

Seeing Wang Jian ask her, Zhao Yanyan shifted from her confrontation with Han Yuting and said, "Of course, we will distribute them personally. We also want to take some photos to show our achievements in the women's federation!"

"Alright, let's go now. There's nothing else to discuss," Wang Jian suggested, as the two women were not talking about the real issues.

"Good! Let's go!" Zhao Yanyan agreed.

The group got into the car, with Wang Jian, Zhao Yanyan, and Han Yuting in one car, and Gao Rongmei in another, carrying the items, and they left the township government compound.

"Chairwoman Zhao, let's go to the central school," Wang Jian suggested after leaving the gate.

"Why go to the central school? I think the poorest students are in the countryside. Let's go to the Xinhhe Village Primary School," Zhao Yanyan said casually.

Upon hearing this, Wang Jian and Han Yuting almost choked. Zhao Yanyan actually knew about the Xinhhe Village Primary School, and Han Yuting knew that a key figure was there—the female teacher who had a romantic affair with Wang Jian!

What was Zhao Yanyan planning to do today?

Wang Jian originally wanted to save Zhao Yanyan some trouble and avoid a long trip, but he didn't expect her to specifically mention the Xinhhe Village Primary School. What would happen if Han Yuting and Zhao Yanyan met Jie Lianbing? Why did Zhao Yanyan want to go there?

He was getting more and more confused!

"The Xinhhe Village Primary School is quite far. Let's go to the Gaolou Village Primary School instead," Wang Jian said, worried that the two beautiful women accompanying him to the Xinhhe Village Primary School might cause some trouble, fearing that Jie Lianbing might not be able to handle the shock and avoid him.

Zhao Yanyan turned her head and smiled, "Vice Mayor Wang, I'm not afraid of the long trip. What are you afraid of? I heard that your vegetable greenhouses are doing well. Let me visit and learn from you!"

Han Yuting also wanted to take the opportunity to see what the female teacher Wang Jian liked looked like. She picked up on Zhao Yanyan's words and said, "I think so too. Sister Yanyan, you've been up in the county for so long. You should come down to the countryside and connect with the farmers, see how they grow crops and vegetables, and receive some education from the poor peasants. Then you won't buy so many luxury items!"

"Ha ha, Sister Han, you talk too much. I don't buy as many luxury items as you do!" Zhao Yanyan laughed, not satisfied with Han Yuting's teasing and revealing her own shortcomings.

Han Yuting stretched out her hand and said, "Do you see anything valuable on me? I've taken everything off!"

This was true. After coming to Xianhe Township and seeing the people still struggling for basic needs, Han Yuting almost couldn't leave the village the first time she went. The villagers questioned where her money came from, making her very embarrassed. Thanks to the village secretary's help, she managed to escape. After that, she thought carefully and dared not wear so many accessories anymore, taking off her watches and necklaces.

Zhao Yanyan carefully looked and indeed found nothing valuable, raising her thumb and saying, "Sister Han, I admire you! If I were in your place, I would cry and beg to go back!"

"Alright, stop the nonsense. If you really came down, would you dare not come? Wang Jian, let's go to the Xinhhe Village Primary School," Han Yuting said, cutting off the conversation and turning to Wang Jian.

The two women seemed to be deliberately going to the Xinhhe Village Primary School. They had been arguing earlier, but now they were in complete agreement. Wang Jian sighed and said, "Chairwoman Zhao wants to take a long trip to enjoy the countryside. I have no objections. As long as you support our township's work and give us more funds from the women's federation, I'm fine with it."

"Ha ha, Vice Mayor Wang, why are you sighing? Are you not happy that Sister Han and I are accompanying you? Are you so focused on money that you're always thinking about the women's federation's funds?" Zhao Yanyan turned around and joked.

Han Yuting first looked at Wang Jian, then at Zhao Yanyan in the front passenger seat, and said with a smile, "Sister, give our Vice Mayor Wang some face. He's so poor that he can't even afford to eat!"

Oh, these two women!

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