Chapter 148: Limp all over

"I had to make time to come see the Coal Bureau's gala. After all, I am in charge of Yuyang City's coal industry. I wanted to see if there were any standout programs organized for tonight." Deputy Mayor Yu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and smiled kindly.

Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Ailing and Wang Wang Wang Wang Wang Anguo sat on either side of Yu Yu Yinliang, keeping him company and waiting for the gala to begin.

The Coal Bureau staff gradually took their seats, and Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan and another young man from the office took the stage to host the program.

The first program was, as always, a standard chorus. Under the leadership of the Party, people must first praise the greatness of our Party; one must not forget the well-digger when drinking water.

After a while, another girl from the General Office came to find Zhao Desan and whispered, "Zhao Desan, your program is the one after next. Get ready."

"Oh." Zhao Desan nodded. He looked back at the hundred or so people in the auditorium and felt a bit nervous.

Li Li Li Li Li Shanshan whispered, "Zhao Desan, what's wrong? Nervous?"

Zhao Desan nodded, "A little, it's my first time, after all."

Li Li Li Li Li Shanshan leaned into his ear and whispered, "Breaking your cherry, then."

Zhao Desan glanced at her sideways and whispered, "Break yours instead, haha." The one thing Zhao Desan regretted most about this girl was that she wasn't a virgin. If she were, perhaps he would consider making her his girlfriend. Deep down, he still had a deep-seated virginity complex.

It was just a joke, but it cut into Li Li Li Li Li Shanshan's heart. Her first time had been lost to a boy in college in a haze. Thinking of it now, she felt immense regret. She turned her face away, feeling a bit dejected, and pretended to watch the performance intently.

"I'm going to the backstage first, it's almost my turn." Zhao Desan stood up, pulled back his chair, moved out lightly, and slipped backstage.

Li Li Li Li Li Shanshan sat upright, focusing on the performance on stage, looking forward to Zhao Desan's program.

Zhang Ju, while discussing work with Deputy Mayor Yu, kept her eyes on the stage, also paying attention to Zhao Desan's performance.

The series of programs at the beginning were no different from those of previous years—all singing praises. Everyone was annoyed by watching so many, but such programs were indispensable, presenting a scene of joy and harmony, closely united around the Party. The people on stage performed with vigor, while those off stage watched with indifference.

Once that program finished, Zhao Desan appeared on stage. The nervousness he felt just moments ago vanished, and as soon as he stood on stage, he became full of life.

He performed a skit on stage, playing two characters by himself.

His humorous style, rich facial expressions, and spot-on body language made the staff off stage roar with laughter, and the applause was thunderous. ===== CHAPTER 227 =====