The helicopter landed smoothly over the Tianyu Base reception center. Lin Lele jumped off the helicopter and walked towards the reception hall with an unhappy expression.
She was plotting how to give Liu Menghan a "baptism of fire" to vent her dissatisfaction.
"Secretary Lin."
"Secretary Lin."
"Commander Lin."
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Along the way, the staff at the reception center greeted Lin Lele one after another, and she nodded slightly in response, but her face still showed dissatisfaction.
Upon entering the reception hall, Lin Lele glanced around and quickly spotted Liu Menghan sitting on the sofa.
She was wearing a simple white winter coat and a white knitted hat. Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, and she had a delicate face. She was looking down at the documents in her hands, focused and serious.
Lin Lele walked up to Liu Menghan and said in a cold tone, "Liu Menghan, my superior sent me to pick you up. Come with me."
Liu Menghan raised her head, met Lin Lele's gaze gently, and said apologetically, "Secretary Lin, I'm so sorry to have troubled you to make this trip in person."
"Hmph! You know how to be embarrassed now? Then hurry up and stop dawdling." Although Lin Lele said this, her tone was much gentler than before.
After all, you can't hit someone who's smiling, and she didn't think Lin Lele was the kind of person who would make trouble unreasonably.
Seeing Liu Menghan's gentle and apologetic smile, her dissatisfaction seemed to be diluted a little.
Liu Menghan quickly gathered the documents in her hands, stood up, and said politely, "Thank you very much for your understanding, Secretary Lin. Let's set off now."
Lin Lele nodded, turned around, and walked out of the reception hall first.
Liu Menghan followed closely behind, her steps light and graceful, seemingly unaffected by Lin Lele's coldness.
On the way to the helicopter, the staff members all gave Liu Menghan strange looks.
Everyone was speculating about the identity and background of this newcomer, after all, someone who could be personally picked up by Commander Lin was no ordinary person.
"What are you looking at? Don't you have anything to do?" Lin Lele suddenly stopped and turned to glare at the staff who were sneaking glances at Liu Menghan, her tone carrying a hint of displeasure and authority.
Startled by Lin Lele's shout, the staff quickly looked away and lowered their heads to continue their work.
Lin Lele nodded in satisfaction, turned around again, and continued walking forward.
"Xiao Liu, you were transferred from the branch base. Is this your first time at our headquarters?" Lin Lele asked indifferently as she walked.
Liu Menghan smiled and nodded. "Yes, Secretary Lin, this is my first time at headquarters, and it is indeed very novel. Compared with headquarters, the Haidu branch base still has a lot of room for improvement. However, each base has its own characteristics and mission, and I have learned a lot there."
Liu Menghan's answer was both humble and appropriate, which made Lin Lele take a few more glances at her.
"I heard you've become the deputy director of the Science and Technology Department at the Haidu branch base?" Lin Lele asked casually.
Liu Menghan smiled gently and replied, "Yes, Secretary Lin, thanks to everyone's trust and support, I was fortunate to serve as the Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Department at the Haidu branch base. However, that's all in the past. Now that I'm at headquarters, everything has to start anew. I will humbly learn from all my seniors and colleagues."
Lin Lele sneered upon hearing this: "You're far too confident. Colleague? Do you really think you were brought here to be a leader?"
Liu Menghan was slightly taken aback, then her smile softened even more: "Secretary Lin, you misunderstand. I never had such a thought. I just hope to continue to use my expertise here and contribute to the development of the base. I believe that as long as I work hard and keep learning, I will definitely be able to find my place here."
"Stop pretending with me." Lin Lele's tone was tinged with disdain. "We have no shortage of capable people here. You'd better put away your little schemes. Headquarters is not comparable to your previous branch base. Here, your former title of deputy director of the Science and Technology Department won't be of much use."
Just then, several base staff members happened to come from the opposite direction.
Upon seeing Lin Lele, they quickly stepped aside to make way for her.
"Hello, Secretary Lin."
"Secretary Lin."
"Secretary Lin, you've worked hard."
"Yes, you've all worked hard too." Lin Lele nodded slightly, a hint of pride appearing on her face before she returned to her indifferent demeanor.
He continued speaking to Liu Menghan, "See? At Tianyu Base, I'm the boss. Your position as the deputy director of the Science and Technology Department is nothing more than this in my eyes."
Lin Lele extended her little finger, pressed her thumb against the tip, and shook it dismissively, as if mocking Liu Menghan's past titles for being meaningless here.
Liu Menghan's smile remained unshaken. She gazed calmly at Lin Lele, her eyes showing no anger or inferiority, only a firm belief in the future and a composed acceptance of the present.
“I understand, Secretary Lin. In any new environment, I am willing to start from the bottom and prove my worth through practical actions.” Liu Menghan’s voice was gentle yet firm, and every word revealed her serious attitude towards work and her awareness of her own value.
"Sigh~!" Lin Lele shook her head, looking disappointed. "Is that all? And this is supposed to be a 'genius'? He has no discernment at all."
Upon hearing this, Liu Menghan looked somewhat confused and feigned a blank expression.
"What I mean is, I'm in charge of the Fire Seed Base. As long as you flatter me and make me happy, it's not impossible for you to rise through the ranks, understand?" Lin Lele explained earnestly. "But seeing how clueless you are, I'd better forget it. I'm not willing to promote just anyone."
Upon hearing this, Liu Menghan smiled faintly and said, "Secretary Lin is joking."
Lin Lele curled her lip and gave a cold laugh.
The two had already arrived at the helipad.
"Get on the plane." Lin Lele pointed to the helicopter in front of her, her tone carrying an unquestionable authority.
Liu Menghan nodded and obediently walked towards the helicopter.
Lin Lele then boarded the cockpit and skillfully operated the helicopter's various instruments. With the roar of the engine, the helicopter slowly took off.
With a graceful turn, it flew towards the top of Shiban Mountain.
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