Chapter 1408: Rural Absurd Past Events Chapter 1408: Just Afraid She'll Drag You Down When She Makes a Mistake

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

Liu Yumeng went out alone to find a waiter and order food.

Everyone took their seats one after another.

Xiao Xueqing sat in the seat of honor, Liu Xinwu sat in the second seat of honor, and the rest sat separately.

The seat of honor was set back, facing the private room's main door; it was the highest position at the whole table.

Xiao Xueqing was the highest-ranking Leader here, so she rightfully took the seat of honor.

The second seat of honor faced the seat of honor directly — that is, the position closest to the door.

It was generally the seat for the Host.

Liu Xinwen was the matchmaker for this dinner, so he took the second seat of honor, responsible for hosting everyone.

As for the others, there weren't so many Regulations/Rules.

Because they were all Township Cadres of middling rank.

Zhou Zhiliang sat to Liu Xinwen's left, He Dazhu sat to Liu Xinwen's right.

Zhong Hongtao took the initiative to sit in a position comparatively closer to Xiao Xueqing.

Wang Xiaohua, on the other hand, was directly designated by Xiao Xueqing to sit on her right.

Wang Xiaohua felt somewhat ill at ease, but since Xiao Xueqing had put it that way, he could only sit down.

In his heart, he actually didn't quite agree with Xiao Xueqing's approach.

Especially since Xiao Xueqing deliberately made things difficult for Liu Yumeng.

She was a Deputy County Magistrate, Liu Yumeng a grassroots minor cadre; the gap wasn't just a little bit — was there a need to single out Liu Yumeng like that?

Besides, the power behind the Liu Family certainly wasn't simple either.

Xiao Xueqing doing this was making an enemy for herself!

Xiao Xueqing wasn't a local, while Liu Xinwen had established himself locally for many years, belonging to the Local Force.

Doing this, wasn't she afraid of inviting trouble for herself?

Wang Xiaohua was still feeling Worry for Xiao Xueqing in his heart.

At this moment Liu Yumeng Ran Back.

She said to He Dazhu:

"Secretary He, you move over a bit, I'm sitting next to my dad!"

He Dazhu could only smile and shift one seat to the side.

His face showed he couldn't quite hold his composure, yet he couldn't say anything.

Seeing this, Liu Xinwen Helplessly let out a breath.

It was very obvious he also disagreed with his own daughter's behavior.

But he couldn't say anything to her face.

Because Know if he made his daughter Unhappy, she might start a Noise right there!

Bottom Line, she was Spoiled from childhood!

To the point of doing things with so little sense of propriety, so ignorant of etiquette!

"Yumeng, what dishes did you order?"

Xiao Xueqing asked Liu Yumeng with a smile at this time.

Liu Yumeng's face was full of Proud:

"Won't tell you for now; anyway it's totally different from before, Absolutely will give you a huge shock!"

The moment Liu Yumeng said this, Liu Xinwen Immediately went Stunned.

In his Inner Heart he secretly sensed ill omen.

Might end up a laughingstock.

So he hurriedly gave Zhou Zhiliang a meaningful look.

Zhou Zhiliang understood instantly.

He Stood Up to leave:

"You all chat slowly, I'm going to the Toilet!"

He was going out to check what Liu Yumeng ordered; if she ordered wrong, have the Back Kitchen Switch it.

However, before he could walk out the Door!

At this moment the waiter brought the dishes in.

"Hello, serving the dishes!"

The waiter put a portable cassette stove in the middle of the table, then brought up a yin-yang hot pot soup base!

"Hot pot?"

Liu Xinwen Stunned.

He wanted to die.

Liu Yumeng, however, was still Proud of her own cleverness:

"That's right Dad, hot pot! Only eating hot pot has atmosphere; I ordered a ton of side dishes, Absolutely guaranteed to fill you up!"

Actually it was just that Liu Yumeng couldn't be bothered to study how to order; seeing a signature hot pot on the Menu, she simply ordered hot pot directly, then picked side dishes at random.

"Outrageous!" Liu Xinwen could bear it no longer, his face turning black. "An occasion like this — can we eat hot pot?"

Then he hurriedly said to the waiter:

"Hurry up and take the pot base away!"

At this moment, Xiao Xueqing couldn't help but laugh:

"Director Liu, if we're eating hot pot then we're eating hot pot. I'm not picky. The main thing is, after eating I still have to go back and handle some matters. If we order other dishes now, it'll be too late."

Liu Xinwen hurriedly apologized:

"Director Xiao, truly sorry, letting you see a joke."

Xiao Xueqing laughed, waving her hand magnanimously:

"It's fine. Young people — who doesn't make mistakes? As elders, we must show more tolerance to the younger generation!"

Xiao Xueqing's words were very magnanimous.

But anyone with eyes could see.

Just how ruthless this move of hers truly was.

First dig a pit to make the other person lose face, then magnanimously forgive them afterward, making it look like she's the good person.

Liu Xinwen gave a dry laugh, displeased in his heart at Xiao Xueqing's tactic.

Had he known, he wouldn't have invited her today.

Invite her over, only to end up embarrassing himself?

But this can't entirely be blamed on Xiao Xueqing. Liu Yumeng lacked propriety first; Xiao Xueqing merely gave her a small lesson so she'd remember in the future.

This is actually beneficial for Liu Yumeng — making a mistake at a private dinner now is better than making one at work later.

Yet Liu Yumeng still hasn't sensed anything wrong up to now.

Can only say this girl's heart is not ordinary in its largeness.

Put nicely, she has great dullness; put bluntly, she has no brains.

She actually still said proudly:

"Isn't eating hot pot great? Only hot pot has atmosphere! You've definitely never eaten like this before. You should experience new things more! Later I'll take you all to eat viral dishes!"

Zhou Zhiliang sighed:

"Niece, stop talking."

Liu Yumeng then said:

"Oh, then I'll go get some dipping sauces. Whatever dipping sauces you want, go get them yourselves!"

Finished speaking, she turned and went out.

This meal was eaten, one could say, in considerable awkwardness.

To the point that in the middle hardly anyone chatted or spoke.

Toasting was merely a routine public matter, gone through once around, then it sank into dullness.

Everyone felt extremely maladjusted.

Finally managed to finish eating.

Xiao Xueqing kept Wang Xiaohua behind for a private talk.

As for the others, each returned to their own home.

"County Magistrate Xiao, Yumeng is just a minor cadre. Whatever she did wrong, please don't hold it in your heart."

Wang Xiaohua opened his mouth and immediately spoke well of Liu Yumeng.

Xiao Xueqing listened, looked up and sized up Wang Xiaohua a few times:

"Speak your true thoughts. Why would you speak for Liu Yumeng? Don't tell me you've taken a liking to her."

Wang Xiaohua immediately didn't know whether to cry or laugh:

"County Magistrate Xiao, you misunderstand. This is actually for your own good."

"For my good?" Xiao Xueqing was stunned, puzzled: "Then tell me, how is it for my good?"

Wang Xiaohua said:

"Although Liu Yumeng is a small fry, the local power behind the Liu Family cannot be underestimated. County Magistrate Xiao, as an outsider, your foundation locally certainly isn't as solid as theirs. To punish a small fry like Liu Yumeng and thereby offend Liu Xinwen, offend the power behind the Liu Family — frankly, it shouldn't be done!"

Hearing this, Xiao Xueqing couldn't help but freeze, then laughed:

"Didn't expect you think quite far ahead."

Then she asked:

"Do you know why I deliberately struck at Liu Yumeng in front of Liu Xinwen?"

Wang Xiaohua said:

"The specific reason I'm not too clear on, but I guess County Magistrate Xiao, on the surface you're striking at Liu Yumeng, but actually you're striking at Liu Xinwen."

Xiao Xueqing said:

"Your comprehension is indeed high. I am indeed striking at Liu Xinwen. Liu Xinwen, relying on his connections and networks, has been going too far recently — especially in Liu Yumeng's work arrangements. Rules have become mere decorations before his Liu Family. If we let him continue acting recklessly like this, won't this county town fall into chaos?"

Speaking here, Xiao Xueqing sighed:

"I dare not imagine, if years later someone like Liu Yumeng becomes a leader, how many absurd things she'd do!"

Wang Xiaohua said:

"County Magistrate Xiao, you actually needn't worry. Someone like Liu Yumeng, before long, has a high chance of committing a major mistake halfway that cuts off her official career."

Xiao Xueqing instead said:

"I'm worried that when she makes a mistake she'll drag you down with her. Don't forget, you're her direct superior right now!"