Chapter 57: Multiple Rewards

Wang Shuwei fell silent for a moment and then said, "Oh, I see... Very well, Guangming, you are the young cadre I have the highest hopes for. Recently, there have been some rumors circulating about you in the shadows, which have had a very bad impact on you. I have already ordered a strict investigation and control of the spread of these rumors. Guangming, as the saying goes, flies don't bite无缝的蛋. You should pay more attention to the small details in your life, for a dike a thousand miles long can be breached by an ant's hole!"

Ma Guangming's heart sank. He quickly thought for a moment and calmly replied, "Thank you for your concern, Secretary. Rumors stop with the wise. I don't think it's necessary to go to great lengths over some baseless rumors. If we do, others might think we're trying to cover something up. Let them say what they want. A straight body casts no crooked shadow, so I have nothing to worry about."

Wang Shuwei cursed inwardly. Although Ma Guangming's wife, Xin Meiling, had caused a commotion at Mingcui Garden and Boai Hospital, she had never confronted the main person directly. The people Wang Shuwei had sent to take photos had not captured any valuable evidence. Without solid proof, Wang Shuwei had no intention of exposing Ma Guangming's lies.

Wang Shuwei chuckled and said, "That's good, that's good... Guangming, I haven't heard that you have any brothers. How did Du Long become your nephew?"

Ma Guangming smiled and said, "It's just a casual call. He saved my father, so it would be too formal for him to call me Mayor. So, I asked him to call me Uncle. There shouldn't be any problem with that, right?"

Wang Shuwei smiled and said, "I see. But once it gets out, it won't be that simple. We, as cadres, should pay attention to the impact."

Ma Guangming cursed inwardly: The finance minister is your man, and his nephew can do whatever he wants without any issues. But when I recognize a dry nephew for doing something good, it becomes a problem. What kind of logic is this!

Despite his frustration, Ma Guangming still respectfully said, "Thank you for the reminder, Secretary. I will be more careful."

Wang Shuwei smiled and said, "Guangming, you need to work harder. Any new news from Wuxi County?"

Ma Guangming said, "I called around 4 PM. The Party Secretary of Wuxi County, Zhao Huian, reported to me that the dispute has been resolved. They gathered the general manager of Tieling Coal Mine and the owners of several surrounding private coal mines for negotiations and have basically reached a settlement. The injured miners have been properly accommodated and compensated, and Tieling Coal Mine will resume operations at midnight today."

Wang Shuwei said, "Oh, that's good to hear. October is coming soon, and we can't afford any incidents!"

Ma Guangming said, "Yes, Secretary Wang. I plan to visit Wuxi County in a few days to conduct a survey and thoroughly understand the issues with the coal mines. I can also help them solve some problems. What do you think, Secretary?"

Wang Shuwei said, "That's a good idea. We leaders don't go down to the grassroots often enough, making it hard to understand the front-line situation. Who do you plan to bring with you?"

The two leaders discussed work over the phone, which left Du Long in a difficult position. He had called Ma Guangming twice without getting through and didn't dare to call again, thinking Ma Guangming was upset with him.

Ji Yunsan noticed Du Long's distress. Under her careful comfort, Du Long temporarily put aside his worries, of course, with the help of Ji Yunsan's small hand.

The meal was quite sumptuous. Ji Yunsan suspected they would be overcharged by the hotel. When the bill came, she was indeed surprised, but not because it was too expensive. Instead, it was so cheap that she found it hard to believe.

"Officer Du, do you think it's expensive? We give a 50% discount to police officers from the criminal investigation team. Should I check with the manager?" The server misunderstood and said hesitantly.

"No need, 50% off is fine," Du Long smiled.

As Du Long and Ji Yunsan stepped out of the restaurant, the mayor's call came. Du Long quickly answered, "Uncle Ma, you didn't answer my calls. I thought you were angry with me."

Ma Guangming was surprised and said, "Angry? Why would I be angry with you? I should be angry at the scoundrels and corrupt elements in society. You did well today. In the future, don't hesitate when you encounter such situations. As long as you stand on the side of reason and law, I will always support you. Of course, I'm not encouraging you to act recklessly. You should always be strategic. Whether or not it results in serious injury, hitting people is never good."

Du Long smiled and said, "Uncle Ma, I didn't want to. As a police officer, can I avoid fighting when catching thieves? If they hit me, can I not defend myself? I tried to stay calm and not use excessive force."

Ma Guangming nodded and said, "You did well today, so I plan to give you some rewards... The transfer notice should come down tomorrow. Take the necessary steps to hand over your duties and then report to your new unit."

Du Long was overjoyed and said, "So soon? Thank you, Uncle Ma. Which unit are you transferring me to?"

Ma Guangming smiled and said, "I won't disappoint you. I'll leave it as a surprise. You'll see the transfer notice tomorrow. I also arranged for your confirmation. Now you must be happy, right?"

"Happy, very happy! Thank you, Uncle Ma..." Du Long was elated, repeatedly expressing his gratitude. Ma Guangming simply said to work hard and then hung up.

"Yay! I'm confirmed and promoted!" After hanging up, Du Long suddenly hugged Ji Yunsan's waist, lifted her up, and spun her around twice.

Ji Yunsan let out a startled cry. Du Long suddenly let go, and she let out another cry as she fell into his arms. Du Long tightly embraced her and, without hesitation, kissed her open mouth. Ji Yunsan's cry was instantly stifled.

When Du Long's lips touched Ji Yunsan's red lips, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her mind went blank. After a couple of seconds, she reacted, pushing Du Long's chest. However, his chest was so solid, and his arms so strong, that there was no chance for the little rabbit to escape the wolf's claws.

Du Long skillfully teased Ji Yunsan's lips and tongue. After a few moments of struggle, her breathing became rapid. She felt an unprecedented thrill continuously assaulting her brain. Her rationality gradually gave way, and her mind was filled with excitement. Unconsciously, her hands wrapped around Du Long's neck, tightly hugging him. From passively accepting to actively cooperating, it took less than half a minute.

A passerby passing by to get their car startled the two with the sound of an alarm. Ji Yunsan quickly turned her face away from Du Long's grasp, pounding his chest in embarrassment and resentment, "You're so bad! How could you... sneak attack me..."

Du Long chuckled with satisfaction, "Old lady, I'm not far from getting what I want!"