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That afternoon, Tianhai Municipal Committee issued a notice.
Xu Ruoxuan was appointed as a member of the Qingshi County Committee Standing Committee.
Wang Jun, upon receiving the notice, immediately sent a message to Chen Bin.
"Xiao Bin, you’re really something. Xu Ruoxuan actually chose my side."
Upon seeing the message, Chen Bin quickly replied.
"Then don’t waste time; push to formalize her position right away."
"Alright, skip the cafeteria tonight. I’ll take you out for something good."
After sending the message, Wang Jun immediately dialed the County Committee office’s phone number.
"Notify all Standing Committee members to come to the meeting room for a meeting!"
He was the first to arrive at the meeting room.
Not long after, others showed up one after another.
When they saw Wang Jun, their expressions varied.
Clearly, everyone had their own calculations in mind.
Huang Ming, who had just been reprimanded by Wu Liang, was the last to arrive.
After taking his seat, he silently stared at Wang Jun.
Huang Ming was extremely curious about how Wang Jun managed to get Xu Ruoxuan to make a decision so quickly.
Once everyone had arrived, Wang Jun cleared his throat.
Speaking in a serious tone, he said, "I just received notice from the Municipal Organization Department appointing Xu Ruoxuan as a member of the County Committee Standing Committee. Now, I am appointing Xu Ruoxuan as the Director of Qingshi County Committee Office."
As soon as he said this, he met the fierce gaze of Huang Ming.
Their eyes locked, tension rising.
But after a few seconds, Huang Ming admitted defeat and turned his head away.
Wang Jun withdrew his gaze and gave Xu Ruoxuan a smile.
"Director Xu, why don’t you say a few words to everyone?"
Nodding slightly, Xu Ruoxuan stood up and uttered a bunch of polite remarks.
Her surface-level performance was perfectly executed.
Before long, the meeting concluded, and everyone returned to their respective departments.
As soon as Xu Ruoxuan reached her office, Chen Bin arrived.
"Sis, congratulations!"
Thinking about everything that happened in the room at noon, Xu Ruoxuan felt quite awkward.
She forced a slight smile and casually responded.
Seeing her expression, Chen Bin couldn’t help but feel puzzled.
He asked, "What’s wrong? Is your waist hurting or are you feeling unwell?"
"I’m fine; I just want some time alone."
"Alright then, I’ll head out. If you need anything, just call me."
After walking out of her office, Chen Bin felt deeply perplexed.
He couldn’t understand why she had changed so suddenly since noon.
After Chen Bin left, Xu Ruoxuan’s office phone rang nonstop.
Most of the calls were invitations to meals.
She declined all of them.
Until evening, when she unexpectedly received a call from Huang Ming.
"Director Xu, today is a great day. To celebrate your promotion, I’ve reserved dinner in Private Room Eight at Qingshi Hotel. You must come."
In truth, Xu Ruoxuan didn’t feel like dining out at all.
But the caller was her superior, and she dared not refuse.
She reluctantly replied, "Alright, thank you, County Magistrate Huang."
That night, in Qingshi Hotel’s Private Room Eight.
Huang Ming raised his glass towards Xu Ruoxuan and said.
"Xiao Xu, congratulations on joining the Standing Committee. With your capabilities, you’re bound to go far in the future."
Xu Ruoxuan smiled and lightly clinked her glass against his.
"Thank you. I’ll redouble my efforts at work, and I hope County Magistrate Huang will support me."
"Rest assured, I’ll back you in all your work from now on."
After downing his drink, Huang Ming continued.
"Actually, when I served as Deputy Magistrate, I greatly admired your abilities. I originally planned to work with you when I became Magistrate, but now... Sigh, it’s truly regrettable."
With a faint smile, Xu Ruoxuan replied.
"Magistrate, don’t worry. We’re all here to serve Qingshi County. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to work together in the future."
"Good, with your words, I’m relieved!"
Hearing Xu Ruoxuan’s response, Huang Ming’s heart finally eased somewhat.
Though she had temporarily sided with Wang Jun, Huang Ming believed he could build a good relationship with her through frequent communication.
Meanwhile, in Private Room Nine diagonally opposite, Chen Bin was drinking and chatting with Wang Jun.
Noticing Wang Jun’s growing complacency, Chen Bin couldn’t resist pouring cold water on him.
"Godfather, while we’ve managed to win Xu Ruoxuan over, this deepens the rift with Huang Ming – you must watch out for him now."
"You don’t need to worry about that. What I’m more concerned about is how to handle the upcoming tasks."
Although Wang Jun enjoyed wielding power, he yearned to make substantial achievements.
After all, his reputation as a workhorse wasn’t gained for nothing.
Nodding slightly, Chen Bin asked, "Have you come up with any plans yet?"
"Winning people’s hearts is key. The top priority is improving the economy. Secretary Li has focused on agriculture these past years, but the results have been minimal. I think we need a different approach, though I don’t have a concrete idea yet."
Seeing Wang Jun’s troubled expression, Chen Bin couldn’t help offering advice.
"Don’t worry too much; before taking any action, you mustn’t let yourself lose composure."
Patting Chen Bin’s shoulder, Wang Jun’s gaze grew increasingly solemn.
"Xiao Bin, if you have any good ideas, make sure to tell me. I promise, I’ll never treat you unfairly in the future."
Seeing Wang Jun treating him more and more politely, Chen Bin’s previous grudges against him slowly dissipated.
"Godfather, what are you saying? We’re family – don’t be so formal."
Placing his arm around Chen Bin’s shoulder, Wang Jun’s face lit up with a smile.
He suddenly realized he was growing more reliant on Chen Bin.
The two spent the evening drinking heavily, making many toasts.
By the time Wang Jun left the hotel, he could barely walk steady.
Chen Bin escorted him back to his dormitory before turning to leave.
But passing by Xu Ruoxuan’s room, he couldn’t help knocking on the door.
To his surprise, there was no response.
After glancing around to ensure no one was nearby, Chen Bin softly called out.
"Sis, it’s me. Are you inside?"
A few seconds later, the door finally opened.
Seeing Xu Ruoxuan’s tear-filled eyes, Chen Bin was stunned.
"Sis, what happened?"
Without answering, Xu Ruoxuan threw herself into his arms.
With her soft figure pressing against him and the faint fragrance mixed with alcohol, Chen Bin felt his heart race.
After entering the room, he quickly shut the door.
Xu Ruoxuan didn’t move, simply clinging tightly to him.
Feeling her soft chest against him, Chen Bin could sense his body reacting uncontrollably.
Holding her waist gently, his hands began to slide downward...