Chapter 85: Announcing the News

"Ha ha!" After laughing and chatting for a long time, Wang Jian accompanied Chen Yu to a plot of land by the roadside. This place was a wasteland with little land value, making it suitable for building a factory.

After accompanying Chen Yu to inspect the project, Wang Jian bid him farewell and returned to the provincial capital in advance. He would send people back to invest and build the factory.

Various tasks in Xianhe Township began to get busy. Wang Jian personally took charge of road construction, while Zhu Zhaoming was responsible for adjusting the agricultural structure. Family planning work could not be relaxed, and Fang Zhiming also worked hard to improve his performance. Wang Jian, seeing his work attitude, did not have too much dissatisfaction with him.

Du Xiaobei, in charge of the Party and government office, had a lot to do. Sometimes she complained to Wang Jian, "Town Mayor Wang, you're working yourself to death. When will you raise our salaries?"

Wang Jian knew she was joking. He had no say in salary increases. If he could, he would have raised his own salary long ago. To increase income, they needed to develop the economy. As the economy grew, civil servants would have better incomes.

"Xiaobei, I'm even more tired than you! There's no choice. Xianhe Township is too backward. We can only improve our income by developing the economy!" Wang Jian smiled.

Du Xiaobei gave Wang Jian a flirtatious look and stopped talking. Seeing Du Xiaobei's hardworking attitude, Wang Jian felt a bit sorry for her. Although they couldn't develop romantic feelings, her silent support deeply moved him!

"Xiaobei, when can I treat you to a meal?" Wang Jian suddenly had this idea.

"A meal? Sure! Anytime!" Du Xiaobei immediately perked up and looked at Wang Jian.

"How about tonight?" Wang Jian thought for a moment and said.

"Okay, I'll wait for your call!" Du Xiaobei said happily, no longer feeling tired.

After a busy morning with Fang Shuzeng and Hao Li, Wang Jian finally had a chance to rest at noon. However, Liu Yan, dressed in a very revealing outfit, knocked on his office door.

Since Wang Jian took charge of the township, Liu Yan had been trying to get closer to him. But Wang Jian was always busy, and he never had time to see her. She had no choice but to come to him at noon.

"Knock, knock!" Liu Yan knocked on the door. Wang Jian, who was about to rest on the sofa, had to get up and say, "Come in!"

At first glance, he saw the fashionably dressed Liu Yan. He frowned and asked, "Oh, Director Liu, what's the matter?"

Liu Yan smiled and sat next to Wang Jian. He could smell a captivating fragrance from her, which was very arousing. He hadn't been with a woman for a long time, and Liu Yan's appearance immediately stirred his desire.

"Town Mayor Wang, are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to dinner!" Liu Yan looked at Wang Jian sincerely.

A woman's sincerity is the easiest to tempt a man's heart. Wang Jian's body trembled. "I might not be free tonight. Why are you inviting me to dinner for no reason?"

"Hehe, why can't I invite you to dinner for no reason? I'll treat you in the county town!" Liu Yan smiled, acting very gentle.

Wang Jian calmed down and said, "Not tonight, maybe another day."

"Then when? How about tomorrow?" Liu Yan asked.

After some thought, Wang Jian said, "If nothing unexpected happens, it's fine."

"Town Mayor Wang, you're really a busy person now, even without time for a dinner invitation." Liu Yan deliberately said with a hint of disappointment.

Wang Jian laughed, "There's no choice. You'd be busy too if you were in this position!"

"I don't have that kind of ability. Being the forestry station director is enough for me!" Liu Yan said tactfully.

"Ha ha, well, do your job well as the forestry station director. Report to me if anything happens." Wang Jian said reassuringly.

Liu Yan felt relieved. As a middle-level official, she needed to maintain a good relationship with the top leaders of the township. Otherwise, she would be adjusted. Besides, she and Wang Jian had a bit of a misunderstanding.

Finally, Liu Yan left. Wang Jian's mind was filled with her image, and his hormones started to rise. Han Yuting had approached him a few times, but due to lack of time, they hadn't been together. Could it happen tonight? He planned to invite Du Xiaobei, Han Yuting, and Jie Lianbing to dinner together, which meant he couldn't be alone with Han Yuting.

In the evening, after sending off Fang Shuzeng and Hao Li, Wang Jian invited Du Xiaobei, Han Yuting, and Jie Lianbing to dinner in the county town. Du Xiaobei initially thought he was inviting her alone, but when she saw that he had invited several people, she felt a bit disappointed but still tried to look happy.

Han Yuting had been very busy lately. As the deputy secretary, she was essentially acting as the town mayor. She also hoped that after Wang Jian became the secretary, she could become the town mayor. However, whether this goal could be achieved was uncertain, as Liu Qingshan in the county committee couldn't decide everything. Of course, Ren Pingyi's plan to make Ning Xingong the secretary also faced difficulties, so they had to compromise.

When Wang Jian invited her to dinner, she initially thought it was a private invitation, assuming Wang Jian wanted to be alone with her. But when she saw Du Xiaobei and Jie Lianbing, she realized he had invited several people. She wondered what Wang Jian was up to, jokingly thinking he might want to have them all. But she knew Wang Jian's character and didn't believe he would do that.

Jie Lianbing's relationship with Wang Jian was still developing. They talked on the phone often, but rarely met in person. When she heard Wang Jian was inviting her to dinner, she dressed up specially. But when she saw Han Yuting and the others, she realized it was a group dinner.

With these three, they went to a small restaurant in the county town. Han Yuting, as the deputy secretary, was very proactive. Du Xiaobei served on the side, though Wang Jian had invited her, she still played the role of the office director. Jie Lianbing sat quietly, not used to such a scene. Wang Jian asked her to sit next to him, and Han Yuting, understanding his thoughts, pushed her over. Jie Lianbing smiled and sat down, making Du Xiaobei feel very cold inside.

They started eating and drinking. Halfway through, Wang Jian smiled and said, "I want to announce something to you two. I haven't told anyone else. Jie Lianbing and I are now in a romantic relationship. I hope Han Sister and Xiaobei will take good care of her!"

This statement was both unexpected and expected. Wang Jian and Jie Lianbing's relationship was already known to everyone, but they didn't expect him to invite them to dinner to announce it. Han Yuting was stunned for a moment, then quickly recovered and smiled, "Congratulations!"

But inside, she was in pain. Although she was broad-minded, no woman likes to see her beloved man taken by another. After smiling, she excused herself to the restroom. In the restroom, Han Yuting wanted to cry but held back. She and Wang Jian were destined not to be together, so why be heartbroken? She stayed in the restroom for about five or six minutes before coming out.

Du Xiaobei was stunned for a moment before saying, "Congratulations, Teacher Jie!"

When she said this, she didn't look at Wang Jian, afraid that she would cry if she did. Jie Lianbing, hearing Wang Jian's words, felt a surge of excitement. Although she didn't fully understand the relationship between Han Yuting and Du Xiaobei and Wang Jian, she had heard some rumors. They must have had feelings for Wang Jian. Announcing this in front of them must have deep meaning.

If so, it showed Wang Jian's sincerity. It meant he was determined and genuinely cared for her. This was a happiness she had never experienced before!

Wang Jian had thought about it for a long time and felt it was time to make his relationship with Jie Lianbing public. Continuing to be entangled with Han Yuting would affect his relationship with Jie Lianbing. Du Xiaobei still had feelings for him, and this situation couldn't last. So when he felt the desire earlier, he decided to cut the ties and resolve the matter.

When Han Yuting returned, Wang Jian said, "Han Sister, Xiaobei, thank you for your support. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today. Let's continue to work together and do our best for Xianhe Township!"

Hearing Wang Jian's words, Han Yuting forced a smile, "Hehe, don't be so formal. Xiaobei and I are just doing our jobs. There's no need for thanks. Here, let's drink to your happiness!"

Though her words were insincere, Han Yuting raised her glass. Du Xiaobei, sensing Han Yuting's mood, also raised her glass.

Wang Jian knew this was a blow to her, but he couldn't delay any longer. He looked at her, then turned to Jie Lianbing. Jie Lianbing also raised her glass and said, "Thank you, Secretary Han!"

"Don't call me Secretary Han. Call me Sister Ting from now on!" Han Yuting said.

Wang Jian quickly told Jie Lianbing, "Yes, call her Sister Ting from now on!"

Jie Lianbing changed her address, "Sister Ting, thank you!"

They all drank their drinks. After finishing, Han Yuting put down her glass and said, "Drinking soft drinks isn't satisfying. Let's have some white wine!"

She then asked the restaurant to bring a bottle of white wine. Wang Jian knew Han Yuting was upset and wanted to drink white wine, so he had no choice but to follow her. Du Xiaobei, who couldn't drink white wine, also joined in.

Wang Jian and Jie Lianbing looked at each other. Wang Jian said, "Lianbing, fill Sister Han's glass!"

Jie Lianbing quickly stood up and filled the glass. They started drinking. As they drank, Han Yuting's emotions became evident, clearly trying to drown her sorrows. Wang Jian accompanied her. Du Xiaobei, who didn't have a deep relationship with Wang Jian, couldn't tolerate the alcohol and stopped after one sip.

With a bad mood, Han Yuting's alcohol tolerance was much lower than usual. After two glasses, she was drunk. Seeing this, Wang Jian quickly called the owner to settle the bill and prepare to leave.