Chapter 93

Going to work the next day, Lu Fan thought about Chen Liqiong's assignment. If he told the Secretary that it was his girlfriend's matter, he would definitely order the Education Bureau Director directly; he had that much certainty.

But he was going to be promoted to the Zhengke level at the end of the year, and Lu Fan was thinking about both promotion and transfer, striving to take a position in a township. So, he didn't want to trouble the Secretary if he didn't have to; favors have a time when they run out.

Lu Fan thought of two ways: one was to ask Deputy Secretary Bian Jide for help, and the other was to find the Education Bureau Director himself. However, whether things get done depends on whether they give him face.

From the number of times these big shots in the county report their work to the Secretary, one can see the weight of the person and their unit in the Secretary's heart.

The education system is the largest field, and the Education Bureau Director naturally reports work frequently; otherwise, it would be abnormal and he might be removed.

Waiting for a suitable opportunity, Lu Fan whispered to the Education Bureau Director who was waiting for tea, "There is a huge matter, I would like to ask Director Yuan for help?"

Director Yuan laughed, "How big can it be? My small shoulders are afraid they can't carry it!"

"It's about the big matter of marriage. My girlfriend passed the special post exam, is she about to be assigned?"

"Yes, by the start of the next semester, they must all be at their posts, all going to the townships. Director Lu has a girlfriend? You've done a great job keeping it secret!"

"Director Yuan, can you see if she can be assigned to Chengguan Middle School? It's more convenient to meet. My work is beyond my control. If we are far apart and can't meet, it might just fall apart!"

Director Yuan laughed, "I can't bear that charge. Chengguan Middle School is full. You know, there are too many leaders making calls. How about elementary school or kindergarten?"

Lu Fan laughed, "As long as she can be assigned to Chengguan, any unit is fine. Director Yuan, thank you very much, I'll have her visit you this afternoon."

Director Yuan sternly refused, "Director Lu, send the information to my phone. If your girlfriend dares to come, even if it's to annoy you, I won't care about this matter! It's all family business, why be so formal with me?"

"Director Yuan, we aren't married yet, so one thing is one thing. You've helped so much, two cartons of cigarettes isn't too much, right? I absolutely won't let you take anything else. I'm about to work in the education system, I can't not know my immediate superior, right? I'll need Director Yuan's care in the future!"

"Between us, why be so polite? Does the Secretary know about this?"

"I mentioned it once, and the Secretary told me to find Director Yuan myself."

"Rest assured, I guarantee it will be handled properly! Director Lu, I must eat the wedding candy!"

"Director Yuan, rest assured, if it works out, I will personally deliver the first portion to the Education Bureau!"

At the Ningyang Hotel next to the County Committee, Ding Tongxin "spent heavily" to invite Qingchen to start closing the net.

After dangling Le Xuezhi's appetite for a while, the fish had taken the bait. Qingchen put on beautiful makeup and then went downstairs.

When she came to Ningyang, she gave herself the "stage name" Qingchen, meaning "early morning," wanting to start over, but fate won't give you another chance. After getting this money, she can at least provide for her parents' old age.

Life is about crossing tribulations—crossing people, crossing tribulations, and crossing yourself. In the world of adults, who isn't healing wounds in the middle of the night and rushing on the road in the early morning? In this world, there is no empathy, only knowing the cold and warmth for oneself. All things are bitter, only self-crossing!

For the sake of filial piety, let's cross these lustful people! Qingchen had no psychological burden because they all threw themselves at her, and they could only reap what they sowed.

Downstairs, Le Xuezhi was waiting anxiously in his domineering car. He had spent a month, and under the promise of pestering and ten thousand a day, he could finally get his wish today and hold the beauty in his arms!

After Qingchen got in the car, looking at this woman with infinite charm, beautiful beyond compare, he was extremely satisfied and said expectantly, "Little baby, business has been too busy lately, you have to go to the factory with me."

Qingchen smiled charmingly, "I've already promised you. You decide where to go, I'm fine with anything. From now on, I am yours, but I must see the money first!"

Le Xuezhi threw over a file bag. Qingchen opened it and saw exactly one hundred thousand. She smiled, put the money away, and her parents' old age had another layer of security!

Le Xue-li had planted a spy at the hotel and was devastated to learn that Qingchen had checked out. It was the first time in his life he loved but couldn't have. It's a pity he couldn't use force! Why wouldn't she agree even when he gave her one hundred thousand?

On August 20th, Lu Fan took leave and went to Yingjiang. After picking up Han Xinpu and Han Xuyang's wife, Ma Li, he went directly to Yingjiang Prison.

After getting in the car, Han Xinpu said, "We need to buy a car, it's really inconvenient."

Lu Fan suggested, "Brother Han, I think you should get a Passat; you won't need to consider changing cars for ten years."

"Alas, my pockets are empty, let's save money for another two years." Back then, for his father's matter, he was active everywhere and basically scattered the family's money.

Lu Fan laughed, "If you want to buy it, I'll get it for you first. Working in the county, there are basically no expenses, and I have some spare money in my hands."

Ma Li, once bitten by a snake, is afraid of the well rope for ten years, and said worriedly, "Xinpu, Xiao Fan, you two brothers must help each other, but you must remember, never take money you shouldn't take, and never touch things you shouldn't touch. Old Han is a warning; he was locked up for two years, I don't know how much suffering he endured!" After speaking, she started wiping tears again.

Lu Fan persuaded, "Aunt Ma, be happy today. Uncle Han's suffering has come to an end, and he has finally seen the sun after the clouds. He can finally enjoy his old age."

In this society that lacks gratitude and puts interests first, people who know how to be grateful are particularly precious. Time reveals people's hearts. Through these years of getting along, Ma Li had already regarded Lu Fan as a nephew. Every time she went to see her husband, she also remembered Lu Fan's kindness, and never lacked etiquette during festivals.

At ten-thirty, the big gate of the prison opened. Han Xuyang came out from inside, feeling like a lifetime had passed, with mixed feelings in his heart.

Lu Fan went to greet him with a basin. In the basin were pomelo leaves, peach wood, three coins of red beans, and three coins of cinnabar prepared in advance. Then he lit it with a match. This has its own rules. The aroma of red beans and charcoal can drive away bad luck and implies a flourishing life. Cinnabar can ward off evil. Prison is an evil place; staying in prison will inevitably be stained with bad luck and bad fortune. Crossing the brazier can drive away bad luck, and naturally, you won't have bad luck or go to prison again in the future.

Ma Li said, "Old Han, jump quickly, get rid of the bad luck. Thanks to Lu Fan for preparing this, otherwise how would we know these things? You have to believe it if you should!"

After this ordeal, Han Xuyang took things much more lightly, was much more peaceful, and believed in fate. To put his family at ease, he obediently jumped over the brazier and said to Lu Fan, "Xiao Fan, thank you for your hard work, I didn't misjudge you!"

"Uncle Han, let's leave here first. We must eat something good today. I've booked a private room at the Yingjiang Hotel."

"Alas, no need to spend money, let's just go home!"

Ma Li said, "Old Han, go, Xiao Fan has already booked it, today we really should celebrate!"

Han Xinpu tearfully took the luggage from Han Xuyang's hand, draped his arm over his father's, and got in the car, thinking: Fortunately, it's not too late to be filial!

After getting in the car, Han Xuyang asked, "Xiao Fan, I heard from Xinpu last time that you were transferred to the Organization Department to be Bian Jide's secretary?"

Han Xinpu said, "Dad, that's old news. Lu Fan is now the Deputy Director of the County Party Committee Office, serving as the secretary to the County Party Committee Secretary!"

Han Xuyang said in surprise, "You can compete with Wang Hongtao! Xiao Fan, work hard, you will definitely have a future!"

Lu Fan laughed, "Uncle Han, I dare not compare with Secretary Hongtao. He is already the Zhenbei District Party Committee Secretary, and I am just a small deputy division-level!"

Han Xuyang sighed, "Wang Hongtao is not even thirty, right? Truly a formidable young man! However, officials like him are rare. No matter how high an official he is, it's not too much; he deserves it! Xiao Fan, you don't have to belittle yourself. To be a Deputy Director of the County Party Committee Office in your early twenties, as long as you don't take the wrong path, you can reach the division level by just grinding it out. But if you want to reach the department level, you need opportunities. I'll give you a suggestion: go to the township as soon as possible!"

"Uncle Han, I think so too. Let's take it one step at a time!"

"Xiao Fan, if a person has no long-term worries, there will be immediate troubles. Walking this administrative path, you must consider the long term, take one step and look at three. Where your effort is, your harvest will be!"

"Thank you for your guidance, Uncle Han. If there is anything I don't understand in the future, I will still have to ask you!"

Han Xuyang said, "As long as you don't look down on a useless person like me, you can come to my house anytime."

Arriving at the Yingjiang Hotel, when entering the private room, they coincidentally ran into Gao Yuanfei treating the Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau Director to dinner. After seeing Han Xuyang, he walked over quickly and said with a full face of smiles, "Old Han? Long time no see!"

Han Xuyang hurriedly held Gao Yuanfei's hand and said, "It's Secretary Gao, I'm ashamed, I just came out today!"

"It's good to come out. So Xiao Fan went to pick you up. Old Han, it's no big deal. If you need anything, rest for a few days and come to Ningyang to find me. I definitely won't let you be idle!"

"Thank you, Secretary Gao. I'll discuss with my brother first to see what to do."

Gao Yuanfei said, "If you need anything, come to Ningyang, don't be polite with me. Xiao Fan, treat Old Han well for me!"

"Okay, Secretary!"

Han Guishan coordinated with the Executive Vice Provincial Governor and has served as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Provincial Government and Director of the Provincial Government Office this year. His power is not small, and his upward momentum is very strong. Gao Yuanfei is borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha; otherwise, he definitely wouldn't be so enthusiastic about a down-and-out person who had just been released from prison.

While eating, Lu Fan ordered eight meat dishes. Han Xuyang had indeed suffered inside. Separated by a wall, it was like two worlds; one side was heaven, and the other imprisoned freedom.

After sending the Han Xuyang family home, Han Xinpu followed him out and said, "Xiao Fan, my parents are going to live in Yingjiang, and I have to come back often. It's really inconvenient without a car. How much money do you have?"

Lu Fan said, "Send me the card number, tell me the amount if it's not enough, and I'll transfer it to you."

"Damn, working at the grassroots level is so wealthy?"

"What are you thinking? I did some business with friends, which has nothing to do with work!"

"Okay, I understand! You lend me 200,000 first, but I can't pay this money back for the time being."

"We brothers don't need to be polite. I have no use for money right now. Talk about it when you're well-off. Don't let Uncle Han be tight on money. He was a leader before, and the gap is too big, so he will feel uncomfortable. You can speak up about money anytime!"

"Brother, thanks!" In this society, how many people are willing to lend you 200,000?

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