Um…
So quick to refuse?
Xie Changfeng was stunned. County Chief Qin really wasn't angry?
"I have some special matters to attend to tonight, so I definitely won't have time for dinner. Besides, we have plenty of time in the future, we can find another opportunity!"
Perhaps realizing his tone was a bit harsh, Qin Mu immediately added.
I see!
"Okay, okay, let's meet again next time."
Xie Changfeng readily agreed. The other party was a county chief, he must be very busy.
"County Chief, then I won't disturb your work any longer. As long as you are officially appointed, our Xie Group will definitely increase its investment in Huaining County and cooperate closely with you."
Xie Changfeng was a smart man. He said this simply and prepared to leave.
"No problem, just wait for news."
Qin Mu nodded, stood up, shook hands with Xie Changfeng, and said a few words.
"Alright, I'll await good news!"
Xie Changfeng responded, then turned and waved to his younger sister, signaling that they could leave. But… his sister remained seated, staring at County Magistrate Qin like a lovesick fool, completely oblivious to his wave.
Unbelievable!
Truly unbelievable!
Xie Changfeng was speechless. What was wrong with his sister?
She acted like she was worthless!
Even if she liked County Magistrate Qin, she shouldn't be so obvious, right?
Couldn't she be a little more reserved?
Her eyes were practically glued to County Magistrate Qin!
"Ahem…"
Xie Changfeng quickly coughed, trying to rouse his sister, but unfortunately, she was still completely ignored.
"Xie Yao, we should go!"
Xie Changfeng had no choice but to call out.
"Ah...you're leaving already...leaving?"
Xie Yao snapped out of her reverie, quickly standing up and saying, "Sorry, I...I was daydreaming!"
She grabbed her bag, ready to leave with Xie Changfeng, but then remembered something and turned back to County Chief Qin, asking, "County Chief, would it be convenient for us to add each other as friends? In case I need your help in the future, it'll be easier to contact you!"
"What would you need to ask me?"
Qin Mu smiled, asking jokingly. Actually, they were both adults, and Qin Mu wasn't a novice in matters of the heart; he naturally understood Xie Yao's meaning.
But Qin Mu hesitated. This girl was too young, only in her early twenties, so much younger than him—clearly from different worlds. Besides, he already had Zhao Yanan; adding her as a friend wouldn't lead to anything good.
This…
County Chief Qin's question left Xie Yao somewhat bewildered. She had just made up an excuse, intending to add her as a friend for easier communication, but the other party seemed quite serious.
"Like, about taking the civil service exam in Huaining County?"
Xie Yao's mind worked quickly, and she immediately found a suitable reason.
Oh?
Taking the civil service exam?
Now, Qin Mu couldn't refute her. Her reason was perfectly reasonable and flawless.
"Okay, if you want to know more about this, you can ask me anytime."
Qin Mu took out his phone and added Xie Yao as a friend.
"Great, thank you so much."
Her wish fulfilled, Xie Yao immediately beamed. Based on her understanding, the fact that County Chief Qin agreed to add her as a friend meant that he at least didn't dislike her, so didn't that mean she had a chance?
After adding each other as friends, Xie Yao waved goodbye to Qin Mu and left.
"You're really fearless!"
Xie Changfeng gave a thumbs up and said, "Adding the county magistrate as a friend so directly, you're quite something!"
Leaders within the system are most averse to adding friends indiscriminately, especially when the other party isn't willing. Xie Yao was clearly just making up an excuse; any other leader with a stronger temper might have been angry.
"What's wrong with that? County Magistrate Qin is a good person; he won't refuse my legitimate request."
Xie Yao smiled smugly, "Perhaps it's my beauty that satisfies County Magistrate Qin?"
Beauty?
Hearing this, Xie Changfeng was somewhat skeptical.
Beauty isn't a scarce resource within the system. Or rather, what kind of beautiful woman can't these high-ranking leaders have?
His sister was indeed beautiful, but to say that County Magistrate Qin would abandon his principles and bottom line for a beautiful woman was impossible.
Truly powerful leaders aren't sycophants!
...
After seeing Xie Changfeng and Xie Changfeng off, Qin Mu began his preparations for the evening.
He messaged Zhao Yanan beforehand, explaining that they wouldn't be having dinner together that evening.
Zhao Yanan readily agreed, without any hesitation; in fact, her tone seemed rather relieved.
"Then I won't go to the county tonight. I'll go tomorrow or the day after," Zhao Yanan said with a smile.
"What, you sound quite happy?"
Qin Mu asked, puzzled.
"No, no, I just thought you might need some rest."
Zhao Yanan laughed, saying, "Do you feel a bit weak and need to rest? Actually, I feel the same way. Last night, Weiwei and I couldn't beat you... oh no, I mean, I couldn't beat you by myself. I'm also feeling a bit tired, which is why I was thinking of telling you not to go to the county. You should rest well today."
"What did you just say? You and Weiwei beat me by yourself?"
Qin Mu listened carefully and immediately asked, puzzled.
"Ah...it wasn't me..."
"I knew I woke up this morning feeling sore all over. Turns out it's because you two beat me up last night! You two are so cheeky, beating me up while I was drunk?"
Zhao Yanan on the other end of the phone was initially very anxious, desperately trying to explain, but after hearing Qin Mu's words, she was completely dumbfounded.
This kid...is he completely inflexible?
If he says he'll beat you up, does he really mean it?
Couldn't it mean something else?
Is the Chinese language really that hard to understand?
"This...I..."
Zhao Yanan stammered, momentarily at a loss for words.
"You two wait, next time we meet I'll get my revenge. You dare hit me again? I'll never get drunk with you again."
Qin Mu said speechlessly before hanging up.
"Hahaha..."
Zhao Yanan, stunned, couldn't help but laugh.
She immediately shared the conversation with Tian Weiwei.
"Are you trying to make me laugh to death?"
"Did Qin Mu really reply like that?"
"I'm speechless. He's so old, how can he not understand the underlying meaning?"
Tian Weiwei was equally bewildered, speaking with utter exasperation.
"Actually, it's normal. What we did to him was indeed a bit outrageous; most people wouldn't do that."
Zhao Yanan smiled, unable to resist saying this, her mind still replaying Qin Mu's drunken state from last night, she still blushed slightly!
Two women bullying a drunk man!
Of course, the culprit was Tian Weiwei. This girl was worldly-wise and knew how to play any game; she'd played it all!
"Fine, I accept your explanation, but if you give me another chance, I'll do it again!"
Tian Weiwei chuckled and asked, "Think of another way! When can you get Qin Mu drunk again? I still have this new trick I haven't used on him yet!"