Chapter 93

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaoya couldn't help but glance at Su Xinghui.

Su Xinghui said, "I wasn't planning to come back, but Xiaoya and the others encountered a little trouble. I came back to help her resolve it."

Xue Qin asked, "What trouble did Xiaoya encounter?"

Zhang Cheng said, "It’s a long story. Let’s not stand here talking. Let’s go inside and eat together, and we can talk while we eat."

The group entered the restaurant. Zhang Cheng requested a private room. After entering and ordering dishes, Lu Xiaoya recounted how they had gone to Yanzhugou Village to purchase goods and were then stopped by traffic police on the way back to Jiangcheng.

Xue Qin asked, "Has it been resolved?"

Lu Xiaoya said, "Su Xinghui rushed back and found Zhang Cheng’s father, County Magistrate Zhang, so it’s already been resolved."

Xue Qin said, "That’s good. These traffic police in Shangjun County are really too outrageous."

Luo Xiaomei echoed, "Yes, too outrageous. Whenever they run out of money, they stop cars on the road, and they specifically target out-of-town vehicles."

Xu Xiaoguang said, "Forget it, let’s not talk about this. It’s disgusting just thinking about them. The food is here, let’s eat!"

The food arrived. Zhang Cheng ordered two bottles of beer and some cans of Jianlibao for the girls. Xu Xiaoguang had to drive, so he didn't drink and also ordered a can of Jianlibao.

Xue Qin poured herself a glass of Jianlibao, raised her glass to Lu Xiaoya, and said, "Lu Xiaoya, I’ll toast you. Remember to look for me next time you come to Shangjun County!"

Lu Xiaoya nodded: "Mm, I’ll definitely look for you next time I come."

Too many things had happened today, so none of them were in the mood to drink. After finishing the two bottles of beer, they finished their meal. After eating, Xu Xiaoguang settled the bill. Su Xinghui said, "Xue Qin, we’ll take Lu Xiaoya back to the guesthouse now. You should go back first."

Xue Qin said, "Then I’ll go see her off too."

Seeing that she insisted on seeing Lu Xiaoya off, Su Xinghui could only let her get in the car. Luo Xiaomei’s home was nearby, so she went home on her own.

Xu Xiaoguang drove them to the County Party Committee guesthouse. While still some distance from the gate, he saw Dan Guozhi and Zheng Jianan coming out of the guesthouse, so he parked the car on the side of the road and waited for them to walk away before driving over.

Xue Qin asked with some confusion, "Xu Xiaoguang, why does it seem like you’re avoiding County Magistrate Dan and the others?"

Xu Xiaoguang shook his head and said, "Do you know who the traffic police officer who stopped their car today was? It was Tao Yanbin."

Xue Qin suddenly realized. Although she didn't know Tao Yanbin, she knew his father was Tao Yan, and she had certainly heard of the relationship between Tao Yan and Dan Guozhi.

Since there were such twists in this matter, it was normal for Lu Xiaoya not to want to see Dan Guozhi.

After getting out of the car, Lu Xiaoya thanked Xu Xiaoguang and said to Xue Qin, "Xue Qin, thank you for seeing me off! You should go back early."

Xue Qin smiled and said, "Don't mention it. I’m going back then. Su Xinghui, aren't you going back?"

Su Xinghui said, "County Magistrate Zhang and Secretary Ji are still upstairs, and my cousin is there too. His car was also stopped today. I’m going up to have a few words with them. You go back first."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qin knew it wouldn't be convenient for her to go up. Although she was a bit reluctant, she could only nod in agreement. Xu Xiaoguang then drove her back.

Su Xinghui, Lu Xiaoya, and Zhang Cheng went upstairs and arrived at Deputy Manager Li’s room.

Ji Tao and Zhang Kaishan were still in Deputy Manager Li’s room, talking with Yu Gaoshan and Deputy Manager Li. Seeing Su Xinghui and the others arrive, Ji Tao told them to sit.

Su Xinghui sat down and asked Yu Gaoshan, "Brother Gaoshan, you didn't suffer any losses today, did you?"

Yu Gaoshan said, "It’s alright. I took a few punches, but with my physique, it was just like a scratch. They locked me in a room and said they were going to give me a hard time tonight. Fortunately, Secretary Ji and County Magistrate Zhang rescued me; otherwise, I might have suffered some hardship tonight."

Ji Tao asked with confusion, "Little Su, what is your relationship with Boss Yu?"

Su Xinghui said, "Secretary Ji, he is my cousin. Thank you; otherwise, he would have really suffered today."

Yu Gaoshan also said to Ji Tao, "Secretary Ji, thank you!"

Ji Tao said, "It would be shameful to say thank you. It’s because our county’s work wasn't done well that Boss Yu suffered. As long as you don't blame us, that’s enough."

After a few words, Ji Tao stood up to take his leave: "Boss Yu, Deputy Manager Li, you have suffered today, so get a good rest tonight. I won't disturb you any further."

The group saw Ji Tao out the door, but Zhang Kaishan did not leave with him.

After Ji Tao left, Su Xinghui asked Zhang Kaishan about the final handling of today’s incident. Hearing that Tao Yanbin and the others were only suspended for reflection, he knew that this was the best that could be done in Shangjun County.

He said to Zhang Kaishan, "County Magistrate Zhang, do you have time tomorrow? Shall we go to the provincial capital together tomorrow? I think it’s necessary to report today’s incident to Secretary-General Lu in person. What do you think?"

Go to the provincial capital to report to Lu Zhenghong in person? Zhang Kaishan was certainly willing. Everyone wanted to show their face to the leaders from time to time. However, he wasn't that familiar with Lu Zhenghong yet, so he couldn't propose it himself. Now that Su Xinghui had proposed it, he would drop everything else.

Zhang Kaishan nodded: "Mm, I also think it’s very necessary to report this matter to Secretary-General Lu in person."

Su Xinghui said to Lu Xiaoya, "Xiaoya, then I’ll trouble you to call home and tell your parents the result so they can rest assured. By the way, ask if Secretary-General Lu has time tomorrow; we want to report our work to him in person."

Lu Xiaoya secretly rolled her eyes at Su Xinghui, meaning that he only thought of seeing her father when going to Jiangcheng, not her at all. However, she still picked up the phone and dialed home.

Song Qiaoli answered the phone. She was relieved to hear from Lu Xiaoya that the matter in Shangjun County had been resolved. Hearing her daughter say she wanted her father to answer the phone, she called Lu Zhenghong over.

Lu Zhenghong was very happy to hear from his daughter that Su Xinghui and Zhang Kaishan wanted to go to the provincial capital tomorrow to report their work to him, and he agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Lu Xiaoya said, "My dad wants you to go to his office to see him at nine o’clock tomorrow morning."