Chapter 67: The Ceremony

After a hearty meal, Yao Junxia was a bit tipsy. A button on her blouse had fallen off without her noticing, revealing her fair skin. Han Yuting saw this and smiled at Wang Jian, not bothering to remind Yao Junxia. She thought, "What a shallow relationship between these sisters!"

Yao Junxia's driver came to take her away. Han Yuting pulled Wang Jian into the car and reached down to touch him, laughing, "Hehe, you're already reacting after I touched you!"

Wang Jian was caught off guard by Han Yuting's sudden move. He had been a bit moved by the sight of Yao Junxia's full and fair skin, and little Wang Jian had responded accordingly.

"Wang Jie, can you focus on driving? Be careful when driving at night!" Wang Jian scolded Han Yuting.

"Haha, I don't want to go home today!" Han Yuting laughed, drunk.

Wang Jian turned his head and asked, "Not going home? Where are we going?"

"To the outskirts!" Han Yuting laughed, leaving Wang Jian utterly confused.

"What are we going to the outskirts for?" Wang Jian was completely puzzled.

"You'll see when we get there!"

As she spoke, Han Yuting stepped on the gas and drove towards the countryside.

Dongting County was not large, and it only took a few minutes to reach the outskirts. Han Yuting parked the car in a field, not far from a busy national highway.

Thinking of scenes from adult films, Wang Jian suddenly understood Han Yuting's intentions!

Turning to look at Han Yuting, he saw her arms already reaching out!

"Jie, be careful, someone might see us!" Wang Jian said anxiously.

"Let them see, what's there to be afraid of!" Han Yuting replied.

Unable to resist Han Yuting's provocations, Wang Jian also started to act...

Two days later, Yao Junxia brought people from the County Education Bureau, the County Youth League Committee, and the County Women's Federation to Xianhe Township. Zhao Yanyan represented the County Women's Federation at the Xianhe Township Love Relay Fund establishment ceremony, and reporters from the county TV station also came.

Zheng Shiguang stood at the entrance of the Party and Government Office building, feeling sour as he welcomed Yao Junxia. He hadn't expected Wang Jian to create such a big stir, inviting the vice-county magistrate to establish this Love Relay Scholarship Fund, which was very popular with the people! Wang Jian's prestige would only grow!

At this time, the New River Village Primary School was bustling with activity. Old Lü was arranging for the teachers to prepare for the reception. Lü Fang brought the village committee members to help, and Lu Yongqiang had already arrived, discussing the reception arrangements with Old Lü.

The students were also put to work, preparing to line up and welcome the county leaders, making sure they were happy when they arrived and left.

Xie Lianbing was also busy. Wang Jian had come to the school the day before to understand the school's situation and discuss the establishment of the fund with Old Lü. He then chatted with her for a while, telling her that part of the fund could be used to hire educational psychology experts to provide counseling to the students. She thought it was a good idea and smiled in agreement.

Seeing Wang Jian's sincerity, Xie Lianbing's mood improved. When they sat face to face, she couldn't help but move closer to Wang Jian, holding his arm. Seeing this, Wang Jian felt very happy, looking at her affectionately and chatting with her.

Old Lü knew that Wang Jian had feelings for Xie Lianbing and was taking good care of her, always smiling when he saw her and being cautious.

At this moment, Xie Lianbing and Old Lü were rehearsing with the students. At her suggestion, all the poor students in the school were called to participate in this activity to boost their confidence in social interactions.

Zheng Shiguang accompanied Yao Junxia in a car. As the Party Secretary of Xianhe Township, he was the highest-ranking official. Although he had offered to let Wang Jian accompany Yao Junxia, the situation in the township was increasingly unfavorable for him. He had received Guo Qiang's resignation letter, not expecting Guo Qiang to resign.

Once Guo Qiang resigned, there would be no one left in the Party and Government Office loyal to him. Only Zheng Qingzhi and Fang Zhiming in the township committee were still following him, but Fang Zhiming might be playing both sides and was unreliable. If there were no more of his people in the Party and Government Office, it would be difficult to arrange things in the future. However, what worried him most was that Wang Jian would start to reorganize the township's middle-level cadres. Although Wang Jian had an advantage in the township committee, most of the middle-level cadres still had connections with him, fearing him openly but secretly still communicating with him.

On the surface, Wang Jian still respected Zheng Shiguang. Although Yao Junxia wanted to have him accompany her in the car, Wang Jian had to take care of others, so he politely declined, leaving Zheng Shiguang to accompany her alone.

Not having much interaction with Yao Junxia, Zheng Shiguang didn't know how to talk to her in the car. Yao Junxia also didn't seem to be comfortable dealing with Zheng Shiguang, asking a few simple work-related questions, and the two of them hardly spoke during the ride.

The convoy slowly entered the New River Village Primary School. Yao Junxia and Zheng Shiguang got out of the car, followed closely by Wang Jian, Han Yuting, Zhao Yanyan, Li Xiangshan, and a deputy director of the County Education Bureau. The school gate was filled with the sound of drums and gongs, and two rows of students clapped to welcome Yao Junxia and her entourage.

Xie Lianbing stood at the front with the students, and Yao Junxia walked over with a smile, shaking her hand.

"Thank you for your hard work!" Yao Junxia said with a smile.

Old Lü and Lü Fang stood to the side, looking at Yao Junxia, while Zheng Shiguang walked up to introduce her.

Han Yuting and Zhao Yanyan saw Xie Lianbing again, and Xie Lianbing also saw Zhao Yanyan, glancing at her and then resuming her happy expression. Wang Jian had told her that everything Zhao Yanyan said was false and that there was nothing to fear.

After Yao Junxia walked over, the others followed one by one. When Zhao Yanyan finally shook Xie Lianbing's hand, she smiled and said, "Teacher Xie, you seem to be in a good mood!"

Then she leaned in close to Xie Lianbing and whispered, "Let me tell you, Wang Jian is definitely mine!"

Xie Lianbing's expression changed, and she calmly replied, "Fair competition, free love, Chairman Zhao, please be respectful!"

"Hehe, did Wang Jian give you a confidence boost? Haha!" Zhao Yanyan hadn't expected Xie Lianbing to be so confident and to challenge her openly.

After saying this, Zhao Yanyan turned and walked away.

All the students stood on the playground. Yao Junxia, Zheng Shiguang, and Wang Jian stood at the front of the venue, with a banner hanging between two trees that read "Xianhe Township Love Relay Scholarship Fund Establishment Ceremony."

Zheng Shiguang presided over the ceremony, and Wang Jian gave a speech, thanking Yao Junxia for her presence and explaining the significance of establishing the Love Relay Scholarship Fund, emphasizing the importance of carrying out this work well. After Wang Jian's speech, Yao Junxia gave an important speech, highly praising the establishment of the fund in Xianhe Township.

After the speeches, a student representative spoke, expressing their determination to study hard and not辜负各级领导的关怀和厚爱 (let down the care and affection of the leaders at all levels).

After this, a donation activity was held. First, the units donated, with the County Education Bureau, the County Youth League Committee, and the County Women's Federation each donating 5000 yuan. Then, the enterprises donated. After searching, they found only the female owner of Xianhe Township's Xin Xin Food Factory, Yu Xinxin, to participate in the donation. She walked to the donation box with a smile and inserted an envelope, donating 500 yuan.

After Yu Xinxin's donation, a few representatives from Xianhe Township's cadres also donated, including Zheng Shiguang and Wang Jian. Although Wang Jian's salary was not high, he still donated 500 yuan, and Zheng Shiguang, of course, could not donate less than Wang Jian, also donating 500 yuan.

After all this, everyone dispersed, with photos taken for the TV broadcast.

Wang Jian specially invited Old Lü and Xie Lianbing to have dinner in the township. Although he didn't need to do this, he wanted to strengthen Xie Lianbing's confidence in interacting with him, making her understand that being an official wasn't everything. Wasn't Yao Junxia a vice-county magistrate? But in interactions, she was just like anyone else, without any special abilities, and at home, she might just be a small woman.

Xie Lianbing sat with Han Yuting and Zhao Yanyan. Zhao Yanyan looked at her with a hint of disdain, while Han Yuting felt that Wang Jian had genuine feelings for her. Instead of rejecting her, it would be better to accept her and lay the foundation for future relationships.

"Little Sister Lianbing, you can participate more in the Love Fund activities in the future!" Han Yuting smiled at Xie Lianbing.

Xie Lianbing didn't know about the relationship between Han Yuting and Wang Jian, but she had a good impression of Han Yuting, so she respectfully said, "Secretary Han, I'm just a teacher at a school. How can I have the qualifications to participate in the fund activities?"

Han Yuting smiled and said, "Why not? The Love Fund needs someone with a heart to manage it. I think you are the most suitable. I will suggest to Secretary Zheng and Township Chief Wang that you be assigned to the Education Committee to manage this!"

Wang Jian had only planned to transfer her to the central primary school, but he hadn't expected Han Yuting to want to transfer her directly to the Education Committee and manage the Love Fund. Xie Lianbing didn't know what to say and looked at Han Yuting, saying, "Secretary Han, I'm fine teaching at the school."

"Yes, I think Teacher Xie is quite suitable for teaching!" Zhao Yanyan quickly said, seeing that Han Yuting wanted to transfer Xie Lianbing to the township.

Han Yuting understood her meaning and turned to smile, "Sister Yan, why don't you transfer Sister Lianbing to teach in the county?"

"Haha, I don't have that kind of power!" Zhao Yanyan heard the implication in Han Yuting's words and laughed to cover it up.

Seeing the two of them laughing, Xie Lianbing didn't say anything. It was best not to speak in front of them!

The vehicles entered the township government compound. Zheng Shiguang received a phone call in the car, and his expression changed after a few words. He got out of the car, looking tense, and almost didn't hear Yao Junxia calling him.

Wang Jian and the others also got out of the car. The meal in the canteen was already arranged, and Du Xiaobei and Wu Lei led everyone to the canteen.

Accompanying Yao Junxia and the others into the canteen, Wang Jian received a call, seeing that it was from Zhao Dongbo.

"Director Zhao, hello!" Wang Jian said politely.

On the other end, a very excited voice said, "Township Chief Wang, I have some explosive news for you. Is anyone around you?"

Wang Jian quickly moved to a quiet place and said, "Director Zhao, no one is around now. Go ahead and tell me!"

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