Chapter 71: Climbing the Social Barrier
Su Xiao looked at the junior staff member, "I was just asking that."
"Xiao Liu, what's going on?" There was another person next to Shu Zhendong who witnessed everything and was also very angry, questioning the junior officer.
The junior staff member was filled with regret and said helplessly, "Director Cao, I don't know what happened. Director Song gave me the notice. I'm just a messenger."
Upon hearing that it was Director Song, Director Cao's stern face furrowed slightly, and he seemed to be deep in thought.
"Young comrade, let's talk this out. Don't stand here and disrupt everyone's work. I'm the deputy director of the educated youth office. Let's go inside and talk. Come to my office, Old Shu too. Don't worry, I'll definitely give you an explanation for this, okay?"
Upon hearing his self-introduction, Su Xiao immediately recalled what Huang Feiyan had said and smiled, "Sure, Director Cao, I naturally trust your character. My name is Su Xiaoxiao, and I am a student in Class 2, Grade 11 at Nancheng Middle School."
"Oh, Nancheng Middle School, so you were my son Cao Bing's classmate?" Director Cao said with a smile. "Xiaoxiao, may I call you that?"
"Of course, Uncle Cao. I didn't know you were Cao Bing's father. Cao Bing is very popular at school. He has good grades and is very righteous. All the students and teachers in our class like him."
"Really? He's alright, haha. Come on, let's go to my office to talk."
Su Xiao followed Director Cao and Shu Zhendong to the office. When everyone saw that there was no more drama to watch, they dispersed, leaving only the junior staff member. He hesitated whether to inform Director Song, but after thinking about it for a long time, he decided against it, thinking it was better to avoid trouble.
In the office, Director Cao carefully examined the notice, then spoke to her earnestly, "Xiaoxiao, this notice is genuine. Regardless of how it came about, it can't be withdrawn without a legitimate reason. Moreover, time is of the essence. If you don't go by the deadline, it might leave a stain on your record, potentially impacting your future career path..."
Su Xiao knew that once the other party had made their move, it wouldn't be easy to back down. However, she said, "Uncle Cao, I'm not opposed to going to the countryside. It would be my honor to contribute to the construction of our country."
Upon hearing Su Xiao's words, Director Cao and Shu Zhendong exchanged a glance, both feeling gratified.
"I just can't swallow this! This person is too lawless, abusing his power and neglecting his duties. How can we let someone like this be in a high position and act recklessly? I won't leave happily until we find him and give him a good beating." Su Xiao said indignantly, but with a touch of childishness, which amused the two of them.
Director Cao and Shu Zhendong exchanged a glance, thought for a moment, and then smiled and said, "Don't worry, leave this to Uncle Cao. Uncle will definitely find him and give him a good beating to vent your anger."
"Haha," Shu Zhendong laughed, "Then I'll leave this matter to you. You'd better pay attention. Also, the Northwest is too far away. As the child's uncle, you can't just watch her suffer there."
“This is easy to handle. I’ll change her rural assignment so she can go with Bowen and they can look after each other, okay?” Director Cao winked at Shu Zhendong, his smile a little sly.
"You old fool, fine, let's do it this way." Shu Zhendong laughed too. With him stirring things up, he thought it was a good idea. Ultimately, it depended on the children themselves, haha...
Su Xiao was also very satisfied; that was the same idea behind her initiative to befriend Director Cao.
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