Chapter 1181: Smart Girl

"Can you determine who did it?"

Li Huai De no longer had the annoyance from just now; he knew very well that getting angry couldn't solve the problem.

Narrowing his eyes slightly, looking at Li Xuewu opposite, he had a moment of suspicion.

He couldn't help but be suspicious; just after pushing for administrative personnel reform and adjusting the division of labor for the team, this kind of thing happened.

Especially Li Xuewu, who was in a key position in this personnel adjustment, made him even more wary.

A single person could implicate all the factory leaders and could even directly influence the execution power of multiple departments.

You couldn't blame Old Li for being suspicious and distrustful, and you couldn't blame him for wanting to weaken Li Xuewu's influence.

If he didn't restrict Li Xuewu any longer, Red Star Factory would be surnamed Li!

Li Xuewu's Li, not his Li!

Adjusting Xiang Jingyu Nong's division of labor was the first step of his layout for Red Star Factory's organizational ecology, and also a key step to weaken and test Li Xuewu.

He had to determine the relationship between Li Xuewu and Xiang Jingyu Nong, and also determine whether Li Xuewu supported him.

Moving others was completely unnecessary, except for Xiang Jingyu Nong.

Taking away Xiang Jingyu Nong's tertiary industry to win over and stabilize Cheng Kai Yuan, taking away Li Xuewu's Jinmen Trade Management Center and United Savings Bank to appease Xiang Jingyu Nong.

Taking out the deputy director of the Management Committee Office and promises for the future in exchange for Li Xuewu's attitude toward the Security Group.

Li Huai De wanted to strip Li Xuewu from the Security Group, but couldn't let the Security Group suffer major damage.

To prevent Li Xuewu from becoming too powerful in the Management Committee Office, he also had to call back Shi Ruo Weng, transfer away Xiao Zi Hong, Sha Qi Zhi...

As long as you mix in the administrative office, you must know that personnel changes are definitely not just because this position needs you.

It is that the leader needs you in this position, needs the influence you produce in this position.

Therefore, Li Huai De was playing a big game of chess; he cared very much whether this game of chess could be finished, and whether someone would overturn the chessboard.

Saying that all personnel changes were to restrict and hunt Li Xuewu was not absolute; this was just a layout.

But the key figure was definitely Li Xuewu; once he made a move to resist, it would involve the Security Group...

"It's hard to say, after all, at this time."

Li Xuewu looked at Li Huai De and said very frankly, "Can't investigate, and I don't suggest investigating with great fanfare."

"Hmm—"

Li Huai De didn't care about those rumors; he only cared about whether there were conspiracies behind this matter.

"You are right, suppress it."

"I contacted the Publicity Division to increase interviews with advanced workers in personnel reform."

Li Xuewu reported, "At the same time, there will be a special program, mainly introducing and promoting Red Star Factory's education work."

Grafting, diverting attention; this kind of method was used to death in later generations.

Whenever public opinion appeared, there would always be a few stars having some trouble, attracting the public's attention and also harvesting traffic.

So some people said the entertainment industry was a fig leaf, which itself wasn't clean, just fooling around.

Li Huai De leaned back in his chair, looked out the window, and said, "I don't care, have there been fewer rumors over the years?"

"It's just that Captain Zhou and the others are still young and are at the age of talking about marriage; they shouldn't be affected by this."

Good fellow, when in the same bed he called her Miao Miao, but when dressed he called her Captain Zhou.

He of course understood Li Huai De's meaning; even if he wanted to transfer Zhou Miaomiao away, it couldn't be him who took the initiative to say it.

On one hand, he was afraid Zhou Miaomiao would be cold-hearted, and on the other hand, he was afraid others would say he was guilty.

"It's still mainly about eliminating the impact," Li Xuewu suggested, "Zhou Miaomiao and Zhou Tan just need to speak out, justified and honorable; just advance the wedding date."

"In addition, Nie Xiao Guang is also very indignant about this matter," he glanced at Li Huai De and said, "He will publish a clarification letter in the factory newspaper, and at the same time become friends with Zhou Tan; Zhou Tan will also invite Nie Xiao Guang to attend their wedding."

These things that hadn't happened, or rather, these interpersonal relationships that were bizarre, through Li Xuewu's expression, the impact of this matter would be compressed to the lowest range.

Li Huai De thought for a moment, agreed with his opinion, and called Secretary Secretary Li Haiyang to explain a few words.

It was fine for Li Xuewu to come up with ideas for this kind of thing, but of course, he couldn't let Li Xuewu handle it personally.

That wouldn't be valuing him, but insulting him.

"Jinmen's business is not important," Li Huai De finished explaining to Secretary Secretary Li Haiyang, then looked at Li Xuewu and talked about business, "You must look carefully when you go to Yingcheng; I don't trust others."

"The automotive industry is on the right track; the next step is the shipbuilding industry and aircraft."

He crossed his hands in front of his lower abdomen, looked at Li Xuewu, and said, "It is appropriate to hand over tertiary industry work to Comrade Kai Yuan; carry forward the past and open up the future on the existing basis."

He picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and sighed, "With a big family and big business, the head is big; if you don't take care of one thing, you will overturn the car."

"Not necessarily; the bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish," Li Xuewu rested his hands casually on his folded right leg and said, "I actually think it's normal for things to happen, but it's troublesome if nothing happens."

"Hehe—"

Li Huai De raised his eyebrows, chuckled, looked at him, and said, "You are good at comforting people."

"The waves in Beijing..."

The smile on his face came and went quickly; this time he said with a hint of melancholy, "It's good for you to go out and walk around."

Last Thursday and Saturday, the superiors held two important meetings in succession, one aimed at powerful departments and one aimed at regional administration.

And just this morning, the superiors issued new instructions regarding publicity work.

News came from the Garrison District that there might be tasks in the near future.

This wasn't calling him back, but giving him a reminder.

Therefore, taking the opportunity of the Jinmen Trade Management Center organizing automotive supply chain negotiations and inspecting the shipyard on behalf of Li Huai De, he decided to leave Beijing.

Although the time to hide out was very short, the focus wasn't on time, but on his attitude.

Obviously, Red Star Factory had reached this step today, and Li Huai De had harvested more resources.

When Li Xuewu received the news that the wind direction had changed, he also received relevant information.

Therefore, the tacit understanding between the two had a premise, which was the mastery of wind direction and climate.

"Go, go do your work."

The two were silent for more than three minutes; Li Huai De then sat up straight, cheered up, and nodded at Li Xuewu.

Li Xuewu didn't say anything more, greeted him, and left the office.

"What did you do, acting all mysterious?"

As soon as he left the building, Li Xue chased after him from behind, pulling him toward the podium building on the right.

This was a small path leading to the guest house; when the cadre canteen was at the guest house in the past, there were many people.

After Old Li finished working overtime at night, he often walked this way because this small path not only led to the guest house but also passed by the Literature and Art Team courtyard.

"Second Brother—"

Just as they turned the corner of the building, they saw Zhou Xiaoling standing there, a white dress swaying gently in the wind.

Only the girls of the dance team dared to dress so boldly and avant-garde, and only they dared to expose their two fair arms and calves.

A pair of high-tube white socks paired with black leather sandals made her look like a little deer running out of the forest.

Li Xue was a bit envious of her outfit, but could only be envious.

Even though her administrative suit was already more fashionable than others, she still didn't dare to be so avant-garde.

"You're looking for me?"

Li Xuewu sized up Zhou Xiaoling; his gaze didn't hide amazement and appreciation, but he still asked plainly, "Why didn't you go to my office?"

Saying this, he also glanced at Li Xue and said, "Are you two this close now?"

"This is my little sister—"

Zhou Xiaoling didn't care about Li Xue's refusal, hugged her arm, and introduced with a smile, "You wouldn't mind, right?"

"Why would I mind?"

Li Xuewu said with a smile, "Making friends is everyone's freedom and right."

He looked around; there was no one else in the morning.

"Letting Li Xue bring me here mysteriously, it wouldn't be just to seek my consent, right?"

"Of course not, we aren't that childish—"

Zhou Xiaoling leaned close to Li Xuewu and said very closely in front of Li Xue, "Second Brother, you have to help me this time."

Being a little sister with Li Xue, calling Li Xuewu Second Brother wasn't excessive, right?

Now that the little sister had something to ask Second Brother, acting close wasn't excessive either.

Feeling the faint fragrance on Zhou Xiaoling, Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and sized her up, asking, "What's wrong with you?"

With Li Xue right there, he wasn't afraid of what Zhou Xiaoling would do, nor was he afraid of others misunderstanding anything.

It was just that Zhou Xiaoling's performance now was a bit abnormal; the relationship between the two didn't seem to have reached this point.

And Li Xue's resistant expression was also very obvious; she didn't really treat her as a little sister.

As for why Li Xue helped her fight for the position of performance team leader, that was hard to say.

Don't guess a girl's heart.

"Zhou Miaomiao is in trouble; you must know," Zhou Xiaoling frowned, "I'm afraid someone wants to frame me."

"Oh?"

Li Xuewu saw her say this, frowned, and asked, "Does Zhou Miaomiao's matter have anything to do with you?"

"I'm afraid of this now!"

Zhou Xiaoling said annoyedly, "The things written on the leaflet were definitely spread by an insider."

She looked at Li Xuewu and said very seriously, "Second Brother, I guarantee this matter has nothing to do with me; I swear."

"Wait, make it clear."

Li Xuewu raised his hand to press her hand that was about to swear, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said, "What do you know?"

"Everyone in our team knows about her," Zhou Xiaoling sold Zhou Miaomiao very directly, "It's just that everyone turns a blind eye."

Prevented from swearing by Li Xuewu, she took the opportunity to grab Li Xuewu's big hand, and said in a slight voice, "I am striving for progress recently, and I'm afraid someone will drag this matter onto me..."

Looking at Li Xuewu's suspicious gaze, Zhou Xiaoling lowered her head embarrassedly, shook Li Xuewu's big hand, and said in a slight voice, "You might not know those people in our team."

"You are good friends, right?"

Li Xuewu asked amusedly, "Are you afraid the perpetrator will frame you?"

"Not afraid, it will definitely be like this!"

Zhou Xiaoling sighed and said, "For the sake of progress, what good friend can't be sold?"

"Of course, I wouldn't do such a thing," she felt her words weren't appropriate, and added, "I also disdain to do such a thing."

"Who do you think did it?"

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows, the corners of his mouth carrying a faint smile, and asked, "Who benefits from this?"

"Don't know, everyone might benefit."

Zhou Xiaoling raised her head, looked at Li Xuewu's eyes, and said very frankly, "Whether Zhou Miaomiao marries or transfers, she will give up a position."

"And me, if I top this storm, there will be no chance for progress, which is another position."

Li Xuewu had heard of the "6 people, 7 groups" in the girls' dormitory, but he didn't expect the infighting between good sisters to be so fierce.

"Second Brother, help me—"

Zhou Xiaoling shook Li Xuewu's hand and leaned close, wanting to hug him, but was stopped by Li Xue's cough.

"What else do you know?"

Li Xuewu let go of her little hand, patted her arm, pulled away, and asked, "About Zhou Miaomiao."

"It should be someone deliberately pitting her," Zhou Xiaoling said in a small voice, "Zhao Weidong came to find her a few days ago and was scolded away by her."

"And, she got on Director Li's car in front of Zhao Weidong."

She tilted her head, looked at Li Xuewu's eyes, and asked, "You know Zhao Weidong, right? It was the year before last..."

"Hmm, hmm—"

Li Xuewu didn't wait for her to finish, nodded, and said, "I know about this; you can rest assured and do your work."

"Zhou Miaomiao's side..."

Zhou Xiaoling still had reservations, but seeing Li Xuewu's serious gaze, she stopped talking.

"Thank you, Second Brother; it's so good to have you!"

She boldly hugged Li Xuewu, and stuck out her tongue at Li Xue who was glaring at her.

Before Li Xue could react, she hugged Li Xue, kissed her lightly on the face, and ran away.

"Why is she like this—"

Li Xue's face turned red from being kissed; she stomped her feet and hummed, "If I had known she was like this, I wouldn't have helped her."

"Meeting people who are not good, knowing people who are not good, stop losses in time."

Li Xuewu handed the handkerchief to his sister and said with a smile, "If you don't like her, just don't bother with her."

"Humph—"

Li Xue hummed lightly, didn't take her second brother's words, but reminded, "She did it on purpose."

Li Xuewu looked at his sister amusedly and dotingly, didn't take her words, and waited for her to continue.

"What fear of framing, she just wants to fight for more opportunities!"

Li Xue had an expression of "I know everything" and said, "She knows you have absolute influence over the Literature and Art Team, so she deliberately performed in front of you, and at the same time said what Zhou Miaomiao dared not say about Zhao Weidong."

"Now that Zhou Miaomiao is in trouble, the position of dance team leader will be changed sooner or later; she wants to drill this loophole."

"So?"

Li Xuewu asked with a smile, "Then why did you help her?"

Seeing Li Xue standing there pouting without speaking, he shook his head helplessly and taught his sister, "This is the game rule of the administrative office."

"Before you use others, you must be prepared to be used by others; don't treat everyone as a fool."

Zhou Xiaoling looked a bit silly and reckless, but if she were really silly, would she take the initiative to approach Li Xue?

Li Xuewu was absolutely her target, but what was the one point about Li Xuewu that attracted her most?

It wouldn't be the scarred face and the so-called temperament, right?

To say Li Xuewu could fascinate a thirty-year-old aunt was understandable, because aunts valued core strength more.

These eighteen or nineteen-year-old girls were the most realistic and direct; they only wanted the benefits right in front of their eyes, and for these benefits, they could do anything.

Zhou Xiaoling only sought the opportunity for progress; since finding Li Xue could also do it, why did she have to drill into Li Xuewu's bull's horn?

If she could connect to Li Xuewu's line through Li Xue, her path to progress would be wider.

Whatever happened between her and Li Xuewu, Li Xue had to help carry it; otherwise, Li Xue would suffer and be blamed later.

Therefore, Zhou Xiaoling wasn't silly, at least smarter than Zhou Miaomiao.

Zhou Miaomiao wasn't silly either, just a bit floating.

Seemingly dual-line operation, serving Li Huai De and satisfying Zhou Tan, she was carefree in the middle.

With Li Huai De's care, she and Zhou Tan naturally had no worries about progress, and Zhou Tan would be more tolerant and inclusive of her.

With Zhou Tan as a bottom line, she was even less afraid of others calculating her when she was with Li Huai De, and Li Huai De was also more at ease "using" her.

But the triangular relationship had a premise, which was that she couldn't have problems; otherwise, this kind of relationship would instantly collapse.

Today this matter happened; the core reason was still that Zhou Miaomiao didn't learn the lesson of her predecessor, Liu Lan.

Back then, Liu Lan was abandoned by Li Huai De because of her negligence, and her husband blocked her at the door and made a big scene.

Although this matter didn't have any impact, it was enough to teach Old Li a lesson.

Therefore, Old Li's attitude toward Zhou Miaomiao plummeted, and he even had the intention of transferring her away.

Older, limited ability; he now valued quality more than quantity.

Therefore, safety was important, very important.

Old Li thought so, but Li Xuewu didn't think so; after transferring Zhou Miaomiao, there would be Wang Miao Miao, Zhao Miao Miao.

He couldn't guarantee that other Miao Miaos would be as obedient as Zhou Miaomiao, listening to his words.

Therefore, he understood Li Huai De's hint, but also denied it, with sufficient reasons.

At this time, Zhou Miaomiao had to be righteous and confident; any retreat or wavering would cause others' doubts and guesses.

Just like some stars being photographed fooling around in a hotel in the middle of the night, and insisting they were studying the script; what could you do to them?

That's right, we were studying the script; dark? The script was written with a night-light pen, so what! Night-light!

"Thank you, Deputy Director Li."

Zhou Miaomiao's complexion was very bad, standing in front of Li Xuewu, feeling ashamed.

Her partner Zhou Tan was the same; it didn't matter what was said behind his back, but he couldn't stand it when it was in black and white.

It looked like the two had had a quarrel; after all, they knew the truth about this kind of thing.

"Quarreled?"

Li Xuewu asked very straightforwardly; seeing that both of their expressions were unnatural, he sighed.

"You came late, maybe you don't know, this kind of thing isn't the first time."

He beckoned, signaled for the two to sit on the sofa, and called Peng Xiaoli to make tea.

Zhou Miaomiao and Zhou Tan finished the reporting procedure downstairs and were invited upstairs by Peng Xiaoli.

They were also uneasy in their hearts; Li Xuewu, as the deputy director of the Management Committee Office and the person Li Huai De trusted most, might be the one to announce their "death sentence."

Being abandoned by the leader, wasn't that a death sentence for their career?

Zhou Tan had already secretly decided to cancel the marriage plan after this matter subsided.

Indeed, Zhou Miaomiao's beauty and figure attracted him, and it wasn't that he hadn't asked his girlfriend about those rumors.

Zhou Miaomiao's answer was very direct: were those things really important?

More important than getting her, more important than progress in his career?

This one question stumped him; he thought for two days and two nights before he understood that those things really weren't important.

Therefore, Zhou Miaomiao wearing clothes sent by others, wearing a watch sent by others, riding a motorcycle sent by... others, he didn't care at all.

He was even promoted to deputy section chief; what could he have to care about?

Therefore, Zhou Miaomiao was a good girl in front of Zhou Tan, and Zhou Tan was a good boyfriend in front of Zhou Miaomiao.

However, when Zhou Miaomiao's beauty couldn't maintain this balance, when facing the possibility of endangering his career, Zhou Tan's heart wavered.

"Drink tea, anyone who encounters this kind of thing is annoyed enough."

Li Xuewu said very casually, "I hadn't been working for long when I was being examined by the office for the position of Security Li Kezhang."

His words attracted the attention of Zhou Miaomiao and Zhou Tan; it seemed he wasn't here to blame them.

"At that time, report letters flew to the Discipline Inspection Office like snowflakes," Li Xuewu smiled frankly at the two and said, "What was written on them was even worse than this."

"This..."

Zhou Miaomiao was stunned and looked at Zhou Tan blankly; Zhou Tan also looked at her blankly.

"The result?"

Li Xuewu spread his hands and smiled confidently; the result was self-evident.

He was sitting here, already the head of the Security Division; the contents of those report letters were naturally groundless.

Facts proved that he was innocent, consistent inside and out, a gentleman.

"Zhou Tan, you are a university graduate, have more culture and cultivation, and have more ability to distinguish right from wrong."

Li Xuewu said to him, "The biggest victim of this kind of thing is Comrade Zhou Miaomiao."

"Of course, it has also reached the time to test your sincere feelings."

He said in a gentle tone, "As a couple, you have to stand up and do something, at least speak loudly, walk with your back straight, and give her the greatest trust and support."

"Leader, I..."

Zhou Tan didn't expect Li Xuewu to say these words; his heart was warm, and he had an urge to cry.

And Zhou Miaomiao was already crying; today's morning matter left her at a loss, and she could only be led by the nose.

Being said so by Li Xuewu, after surprise, she also knew Li Xuewu was helping her, and Li Huai De hadn't abandoned her either.

"Rumors, even the names are fake, and playing the framing game, it's clearly the work of a rat."

Li Xuewu waved his hand and said, "Fine, if you two quarrel because of this little thing, you'll be falling into their trap."

"In my opinion, someone is jealous of you."

He smiled, raised his hand to signal Zhou Tan, and said, "Not being envied is being mediocre; do you think I'm right?"

"Right, thank you, leader."

Zhou Tan pursed his lips gratefully, looked at Zhou Miaomiao, and said sorry softly.

Zhou Miaomiao covered her face and sobbed, as if she had really been wronged.

"I have confidence in you, and you must have confidence in the organization."

Li Xuewu nodded and comforted, "You are both backbones in your respective positions; you must have the demeanor and attitude of backbones."

"Technical work is important, but personal emotional problems are also important."

He looked at Zhou Tan and said, "Starting a family and establishing a career early is being responsible to yourself and also responsible to the organization."

"I understand, leader," Zhou Tan patted Zhou Miaomiao's back gently and said, "We will study the marriage matter when we go back; don't worry."

"Hmm, Director Li just told me he was very sorry and asked me to come and see, so don't let it affect your life."

Li Xuewu said with a smile, "He feels that because the factory is pushing for administrative personnel reform recently, someone is dissatisfied with him."

"Ah? This..."

Zhou Tan was stunned and said in surprise, "So that's how it is; but isn't personnel reform a good thing?"

"For you, for young cadres, for Red Star Factory, it's a good thing," Li Xuewu shook his head helplessly and said, "But for some people, it might not be a good thing."

"Oh, I understand—"

Zhou Tan nodded knowingly, then frowned and said, "How can these people be like this!"

"Nothing more than some small actions that can't be brought to the table," Li Xuewu waved his hand and said, "This also just proves that Director Li's promotion of you is correct."

"Don't let Director Li down, don't let the Management Committee down, and even more so, don't let all the factory workers down."

Li Xuewu looked at him and said, "Work hard, make a show for those people to see, and block their mouths."

"Sorry, Deputy Director Li."

Zhou Miaomiao had organized her emotions at this moment and said with tears hanging on her eyelashes, "Caused you trouble."

"Human nature, what trouble is it—"

Li Xuewu looked at her and said earnestly, "Caring about your growth and escorting young cadres is my job."

"Your work performance in the dance team is obvious to all; don't be too sad; if you take it seriously, it's a rumor; if you don't take it seriously, it's just a piece of waste paper, right?"

Seeing Zhou Miaomiao nod, he then smiled and said to her and Zhou Tan, "I'm going to Jinmen today, and then to Yingcheng for research, and I was just thinking of greeting the Literature and Art Team to ask for someone; just right, you come with me and relax."

"When we come back, I believe there will be a clue to this matter; you should get married when you should, and the impact will naturally be eliminated."

"Thank you, Deputy Director Li—"

Zhou Tan saw Zhou Miaomiao stand up, so he also stood up, took the initiative to hold Li Xuewu's hand, and said, "If it weren't for you..."

"Hey—"

Li Xuewu patted his arm with a smile and said, "Man, be generous, shoulders must be able to carry things."

Zhou Tan didn't know if his shoulders could carry things, but he could definitely carry a vast grassland on his head.

After leaving the office door, he and Zhou Miaomiao didn't speak.

Until they went down the stairs and left the Security Building, he looked at Zhou Miaomiao.

The doubt in his heart still lingered in his mind; how much of the things on the leaflet were true, how much were false, didn't he know?

But Zhou Miaomiao was also confused; she didn't understand how Li Xuewu helped her settle this matter, or how he stabilized Li Huai De.

The more she thought about these, the more panicked she became; Li Xuewu's gift was more costly than others' gifts, and she was afraid she couldn't pay it back—

"I'll be back on Monday," Zhou Miaomiao looked at Zhou Tan and asked very straightforwardly, "Is it okay to get the certificate on Monday afternoon?"

Looking at her slightly red eye sockets and resolute expression, Zhou Tan also knew in his heart that he was trapped.

This matter must be okay, because Li Huai De said it was okay, and Li Xuewu also said it was okay, so he must be okay.

And Zhou Miaomiao seemed to have received Li Xuewu's support.

While ensuring Li Huai De didn't blame her, she could still have unexpected gains; what could he have to say no to?

Man, you can't say the two words "no way"!

"Good, no problem, I'll wait for you at home."

Zhou Tan said very seriously, "You go on a business trip first; I'll explain the matter of advancing the wedding date to both parents."

"Beijing is left to you," Zhou Miaomiao glanced at him, her eyes drifted to upstairs again, and her tone was firm, "I'll handle other things."

"He... you... you want to..."

Zhou Tan saw her expression and was surprised and stammered; his complexion wasn't good.

"What are you thinking about—"

Zhou Miaomiao glared at him and said, "I'm doing this all for our own good; do you want to be at the grassroots level for a lifetime?"

She stared at Zhou Tan's eyes and said, "If you want to live an ordinary life, I can guarantee you now that I will definitely be a virtuous wife and mother, helping my husband and raising children; are you willing?"

Looking at Zhou Tan, whose complexion was dark and who was silent, she took the initiative to tidy up his shirt collar and said in a gentle tone, "We want to live a better life; I want to let those little bitches and snobs see how I make you a person above others, making them envious to death."

"Miao Miao—"

Listening to his partner's words, Zhou Tan only felt moved in his heart and couldn't speak because of choking.

She did so much, all for him; even the fastest progress was his.

With such a wife, what more could a husband ask for?

"Silly—"

Zhou Miaomiao patted him lightly and scolded, "Don't let your imagination run wild; Deputy Director Li is not that kind of person."

"These few days, urge the furniture, tidy up the new house as soon as possible; after getting the certificate, we will hold the wedding, lively."

"Good—"

Zhou Tan said happily, "I'll wait for you to come back."

"I know who did it—"

On the train, Zhou Miaomiao still couldn't hold back, and after a long period of silence, she took the initiative to confess to Li Xuewu, "It must be Zhao Weidong; he came to find me a few days ago."

She lowered her head, her tone very indignant, "I thought of that Nie Xiao Guang when I saw him in the building."

Li Xuewu also thought of it; he asked Nie Xiao Guang which day he went out, and also asked which day Zhao Weidong came.

If you want to say this matter is a coincidence, there aren't that many coincidences.

"Then why didn't you tell the Security Section?"

"I..."

Zhou Miaomiao was speechless, hesitated for a long time, then raised her head, looked at Li Xuewu's eyes, and said, "I'm afraid."

"Afraid he will talk nonsense... afraid he will tell our past, that would make me even more embarrassed."

She said very frankly, "You asked me to report it, and I understood your meaning; you don't want to investigate clearly, right?"

Li Xuewu didn't answer her question, but held the teacup and drank tea slowly, his gaze looking out the train window.

"Perhaps you are right," Zhou Miaomiao hesitated, then said again, "A rumor without a result is a rumor."

"Actually, you are very smart; at least I think so."

Li Xuewu turned his head, looked at Zhou Miaomiao, and said, "You understand the principle of judging the hour and sizing up the situation better than most people."

"Is this the reason you saved me?"

Zhou Miaomiao looked at Li Xuewu's eyes frankly and asked, "What do you need me to do, what price do you need me to pay?"

"Hehe—"

Li Xuewu chuckled, didn't take her words, his gaze looked out the train window again, and said, "Have you thought about developing in other departments?"

"Is this his meaning? Or..."

Zhou Miaomiao frowned slightly and said, "If I leave the dance team at this time... I'll listen to you."

Her words stopped halfway, and she said very simply, "You have no reason to hurt me, and I have nothing worth you deceiving."

"It seems my intuition was not wrong; you are indeed a smart girl."

Li Xuewu turned his head again, looked at her, and said, "Don't rush the transfer; handle your personal situation first."

"After coming back from Jinmen, go and ask for half a month's leave from personnel, and handle the wedding well."

He drank a mouthful of hot tea and said, "After the marriage leave ends, go back to work well, and put more heart into work; that way you can achieve results."

"He... he..."

Zhou Miaomiao seemed to hear a different meaning in Li Xuewu's words, and asked hesitantly, "He doesn't want me..."

Ding—

The teacup lid knocked, making a crisp sound, interrupting Zhou Miaomiao's guess.

"I am a cadre of Red Star Factory; please be sure to remember this point."

Li Xuewu looked at Zhou Miaomiao's eyes seriously and said, "No matter what I do, it is for the benefit of Red Star Factory, not for any individual."

"As for how you want to live your life, how you want to choose, it has nothing to do with me."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Zhou Miaomiao, and said, "I serve the people and am responsible to the workers; do you understand?"

"I—I understand—"

Zhou Miaomiao's brain buzzed, and she understood everything.

From beginning to end, Li Xuewu was not anyone's person, nor anyone's successor, and even less was he someone arranged by Li Huai De to save her.

His words were too straightforward, making all the doubts Zhou Miaomiao had about him before suddenly clear, suddenly enlightened.

At this moment, she, who was called smart by Li Xuewu, also couldn't help but have a momentary crash in her brain.

No wonder... no wonder when she took the initiative to confess to Li Xuewu that Li Huai De wanted to monitor him, he had that reaction.

No wonder he took action to help her, stabilized Li Huai De, comforted Zhou Tan, and even protected her reputation.

No wonder... too many, too many.

"Thank you, you are a good person."

"Hehe—"

Li Xuewu sized her up, chuckled, and affirmed, "Director Li is also a good person."

"No, no, he's far behind—"

Zhou Miaomiao pulled the corners of her mouth, smiled, and said, "Compared to you, he is as stupid as a pig, maybe even worse than a pig."

"Do you believe it?" she looked at Li Xuewu's eyes and said, "If you transfer me away, someone will immediately replace my position, my position on his bed."

Actually, no need to supplement and emphasize, Li Xuewu knew what she meant.

But with such an emphasis, her words were a bit ugly.

But she was no longer afraid of being ugly in front of Li Xuewu.

"You are a smart girl—"

Li Xuewu didn't answer her words, but said this sentence for the third time.

Three times, the same words, but the meaning was completely different.

Zhou Miaomiao felt that talking to Li Xuewu was very tiring, very brain-consuming, but very enjoyable, with many gains.

"Actually, I've figured it out—"

She looked at Li Xuewu and asked with a smile, "This matter isn't all bad; I am the biggest beneficiary, right?"

"Hehe—"

Li Xuewu looked at her properly for the first time, and after sizing her up, laughed freely and said, "Being too smart is actually not good."

"Giggle—hahaha—"

Zhou Miaomiao suddenly couldn't help laughing, laughing louder and more wantonly.

She just looked at Li Xuewu like this, for a good while, laughed happily, and then said sincerely, "Thank you—"

Li Xuewu didn't respond, but signaled with the teacup, which made Zhou Miaomiao laugh even more happily.

"I once liked you, did you know?"

She looked at Li Xuewu with full eyes of laughter and said, "A very confused liking, just that kind of muddled feeling."

"You say this, I won't feel honored—"

Li Xuewu glanced at her and said, "But I know there are many people who like me, from childhood to adulthood."

"Hahaha—"

In the private room, Zhou Miaomiao laughed wantonly, just like seeing an old friend she hadn't seen for many years.

She looked at Li Xuewu obsessively, "At that time, I just knew about you and Wang Yajuan, and I was especially envious of her."

"Do you still have that... oh, you don't have to answer my crazy..."

"No more," Li Xuewu didn't care about her offense and said very frankly, "She is a good girl; it was I who missed her."

"I believe it; just for this sentence, I believe you—"

Zhou Miaomiao nodded and said, "I liked you back then because I liked this kind of man, upright and responsible."

"It seems I am also someone you once missed? Hehe—"

Li Xuewu made a small joke, turned back to the topic, and said, "You are very suitable for sales; look at more books in this area when you have time; I have confidence in you."

"Your praise is my biggest gain today."

Zhou Miaomiao looked at Li Xuewu's eyes and asked, "Are you planning to arrange me in Jinmen?"

"Aren't you already in Jinmen—"

Li Xuewu tapped the window with his thumb; buildings outside the window flashed by from time to time with signs bearing the word "Jinmen."

"I think this is your treasure land, more suitable for you to show your ambition and make progress in your career."

"Then I'll borrow your auspicious words—"

Zhou Miaomiao put her little hand on Li Xuewu's hand and said seriously, "Whether you believe it or not, I am your person from now on, no matter what you want to do."

"Do you know what I want to do?"

Li Xuewu didn't pull back his hand, but took the initiative to hold her hand.

He didn't care about the train slowing down at the station, the noisy passengers in the carriage, or Peng Xiaoli knocking on the carriage door to remind him that the train had entered the station; he just looked at her eyes.

Zhou Miaomiao was also looking at his eyes, nodded seriously, and said, "I can know, and I can also not know."

She raised the corners of her mouth slightly, her gaze confident and naughty, and said, "When you need me to know, I will know; when you don't want me to know, I won't know."

"Oh—"

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows, the smile at the corners of his mouth grew wider, he squeezed her little hand gently, and asked, "Then tell me, what do I want to do?"

"Does this count as a test for accepting me?"

Zhou Miaomiao held Li Xuewu's big hand with both hands, smiled, and said, "You want to serve the people."

"Hahaha—" ===== CHAPTER 1182 =====