Chapter 548: Is There Really That Much?

Su Xinghui's momentary stun was not a big deal, but Sun Si felt a bit awkward. His outstretched hand hung in mid-air, not knowing what to do, and he couldn't help but cough.

Su Xinghui then noticed Sun Si's predicament. He gave a self-deprecating smile, reached out his right hand, took Sun Si's hand, shook it, and said, "Hello, Director Sun!"

A flower-like smile immediately appeared on Sun Si's face. He said to Su Xinghui, "Hello, Township Head Su. Speaking of which, we aren't outsiders. I have a chronic stomach condition and often see your father for treatment. I'm an old acquaintance of your father's. When will Township Head Su come to my house as a guest?"

Su Xinghui laughed inwardly. This Sun Si was also a master at climbing the social ladder. He could even force a relationship out of something like this; he was truly an "old acquaintance" by force. He said to Sun Si, "Director Sun, that's easy to say, easy to say. Let's talk about it when there's time later."

That was what he said, but if Sun Si really invited him to be a guest later, he definitely wouldn't go. He never wanted to see Sun Xuelan's face again. Although that face could be considered bright and moving, beneath the beautiful facade was nothing but worldliness and snobbery.

He still remembered the scene when the two were alone late at night, and Sun Xuelan would hysterically scream "good-for-nothing" at him. Thinking of that scene, he felt a chill down his spine; he never wanted to experience such a scene again.

At this time, others also came up to greet Su Xinghui. Su Xinghui took the opportunity to break away from Sun Si's hand and shake hands with others. He didn't see the eager light flashing in Sun Si's eyes as he looked at him.

After finally getting rid of these enthusiastically greeting people, Su Xinghui fled home as if escaping.

On the afternoon of the 29th, the delegation led by Provincial Party Secretary Gu Shanmin arrived in Shangjun County. Yulin Municipal Party Secretary Shi Deyou led the leaders of Yulin City and Shangjun County to welcome Gu Shanmin's motorcade at the entrance of Shangjun County and escorted them to the County Committee guesthouse.

When Gu Shanmin arrived in Shangjun County, it was only a little past three in the afternoon. Among Gu Shanmin's entourage, Su Xinghui saw Lu Zhenghong, saw the Vice Governor in charge of agriculture, Hong Boyang, saw the Director of the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Hao Yuanbo, and of course, he also saw Lu Xiaoya and Yu Ruoqiu.

The two women got out of the same car. When they saw Su Xinghui, they both gave him sweet smiles.

Su Xinghui noticed that Yu Ruoqiu's hair had grown longer. She used to have very short hair, but after these few months, her hair had grown to her neck, almost becoming shoulder-length. Her hair was styled with a slight curl, and her silhouette looked much softer than before.

Although Yu Ruoqiu's hairstyle had changed, her beauty hadn't been diminished at all; on the contrary, she appeared even more playful and cute. Now, she and Lu Xiaoya looked like a pair of sister flowers.

Su Xinghui also smiled at them. Yu Ruoqiu made a gesture of making a phone call to him, and Su Xinghui nodded in understanding.

While the County Committee guesthouse was arranging rooms for the people from the Provincial Committee, Su Xinghui found a phone and called Yu Ruoqiu. Yu Ruoqiu picked up the phone and said, "Is that Xinghui? Xiao Ya and I have both arrived. How do you plan to entertain us?"

Su Xinghui said, "You can't come out right now, can you? Let's see if there's an opportunity tonight."

They really couldn't come out right now. They had come with the Provincial Party Secretary. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, if they came out to meet Su Xinghui, it would indeed be shocking, and the impact wouldn't be very good either.

Yu Ruoqiu said, "Alright. If there's an opportunity tonight, we'll page you. Xiao Ya wants to talk to you now."

Lu Xiaoya's voice came through the receiver. Lu Xiaoya said excitedly, "Xinghui, this time I've come as a reporter for the *Hudong Daily*."

Su Xinghui laughed warmly, "That's good, Xiao Ya. You will definitely become a famous reporter in the future."

Lu Xiaoya said a bit shyly, "Xinghui, can I really do it?"

Su Xinghui said, "Of course you can. Is there any doubt about that?"

Lu Xiaoya said, "Alright, the waiter is letting us into our room now, so I won't talk to you anymore. I'll page you tonight."

Su Xinghui agreed, and Lu Xiaoya hung up the phone.