After a while, Sun Shao returned to his mother in a daze. He felt exhausted and sweaty, as if he had just crawled out of purgatory.

Liu Kemei asked, "What did you just say to Chu Zhishui? What took you so long?"

"What did you say?" Sun Qiao was at a loss, "... I forgot, I don't remember."

"When she comes out later, let her introduce us. I think she is very familiar with the leaders here. Maybe she can help us." Seeing her son in a state of despair, Liu Kemei poked him hard and urged, "I'm talking to you. Did you hear me? You are so old now, can you be a little more promising!"

When did Xie Yan ever worry about Chu Zhishui's work? Only she is not lucky enough to follow her son around.

The more Liu Kemei thought about it, the more sour she felt. She was simply disappointed that her husband and her son could not make it. She always knew that Chu Zhishui was more capable than Sun Qiao, but she still could not accept this fact. Otherwise, the illusion of happiness she had woven would fall apart, just like a fake pales in comparison to the real thing.

Sun Qiao was confused at this time, and he did not take it seriously at all. He perfunctorily said, "I heard it."

Not long after, Chu Zhishui and Director Qin came out with the award materials in their hands.

Chu Zhishui saw Xin Yunmao from a distance. His figure was really eye-catching. She said in surprise: "Didn't I tell you to wait in the car? Aren't you tired standing in the lobby?"

Xin Yunmao didn't answer. His expression was calm, no different from usual. It was just that his eyes followed her, as if he was a big dog standing there waiting for someone. Of course, judging by his face, he is a majestic and noble wolfdog, but his personality is that of a stupid Husky.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Chu Zhishui suddenly felt that she had not thought it through. She hesitated and said: "Don't you know how to use the car key? Just press it and it will open."

Xin Yunmao handed the key back to her: "Let's go."

"Okay, let's go."

Chu Zhishui was afraid of being involved with Liu Kemei and others, so she didn't delay any more and walked out quickly.

Liu Kemei wanted to stop Chu Zhishui, but she slapped Sun Shao twice, but the other party didn't react as if he had lost his soul. Finally, Liu Kemei was so angry that she stopped caring about her son, and rushed to call Director Qin, wanting to take this opportunity to find out a way.

"I can't help with this matter, and there is nothing I can do." Director Qin was so surprised that he waved his hands repeatedly, "You just line up over there and follow the process. We are all in the same link, and there are people responsible for processing the forms." "

Director Qin, I saw you just talked there with Zhishui."

"Do you know Xiao Chu from the Observation Bureau?" Director Qin clapped his hands, "Then you should find her, her development in the bureau is better than ours, and maybe her performance is better than ours!"

Liu Kemei was stunned and blurted out: "How could it be? Didn't you say two or three thousand."

"Well, my base salary is also two to three thousand." Director Qin's eyes flashed with a hint of sarcasm, "Who doesn't like to show off these things?"

Director Qin has been immersed in the workplace for a long time, and he has long seen that Liu Kemei and Chu Zhishui are not familiar with each other. He estimated that they were just casually establishing a relationship, so he would not make random comments. He guessed that the other party would not dare to look for Chu Zhishui, and maybe there was a conflict between the two parties.

On the other side, Chu Zhishui and Xin Yunmao were preparing to drive back.

After getting in the car, Xin Yunmao glanced at her, and he said lightly: "Do your classmates like you?"

"Don't use such a stinging word, okay?" Chu Zhishui got goosebumps instantly. She was disgusted by this and almost made a mistake. She was surprised and said, "Which eye did you see it with?"

He saw it with both eyes. Except for her, most people have no secrets from him.

Xin Yunmao amended his words: "He is pursuing you?"

"He is pursuing my education, my job, my family background, and my respect in society, but he is not pursuing me. Thank you so much." Chu Zhishui explained seriously. She glared at him again and muttered, "Why are you talking so foolishly?"

He didn't think that meant liking or pursuing me, did he?

Xin Yunmao listened to her clear and logical words, and nodded affirmatively: "Good, it seems that you are very clear-headed."

Chu Zhishui: "?"

"Although I think you think clearly, I still have to remind you seriously, don't deal with those kind of people, and keep your eyes open when you meet people from outside in the future." Xin Yunmao looked serious, his attitude was like a parent, and he warned loudly, "From ancient times to the present, all the stories of foolish men and resentful women are the unlucky ones. As my believer, don't blame me for not telling you!"

"What kind of stimulation did you just get outside?" Chu Zhishui rolled her eyes, "My parents didn't worry about it so much."

Why should she be taught by him who knows the least about the ways of the world? Is this the sense of belief that the poor student dares to explain the questions to the top student?

Chu Zhishui complained: "Thank you for your concern, but I am allergic to men."

Xin Yunmao was finally satisfied. He showed a teachable expression and agreed: "That's about right. Men are not good people."

Chu Zhishui showed a strange look and asked suspiciously: "Why are you still agreeing? So you are not a good person either?"

She usually chatted with her female friends, and Wang Yiwen and others agreed, but it was not right for Xin Yunmao to change.

As we all know, when a man says this, it is equivalent to a scumbag's disclaimer, and basically you can call the police directly.

"I'm not a man." Xin Yunmao said seriously. He glanced at her and imitated her exact words, "Why are you talking so stupidly?"

"..."

Chu Zhishui pursed the corners of her raised lips and said with a suppressed smile, "Well, you're not a man."

"Of course not."

Facing his proud look, she felt a little funny inexplicably even though she knew he was telling the truth.

Chu Zhishui felt that she couldn't continue to dwell on the topic of men, otherwise she would really be amused by him, so she quickly interrupted: "Did Sun Sheo just talk to you?"

He didn't get in the car to wait for her, and suddenly talked a lot. There must be a reason.

Xin Yunmao did not answer.

Chu Zhishui speculated that Sun Qiao had slandered her in private, but she was not worried that Xin Yunmao had misunderstood. First, he was a simple-minded monster, and second, he had a contemptuous attitude towards Sun Qiao, otherwise he would not have criticized her for such a long time.

"Okay, it's really unlucky to meet that kind of person." Chu Zhishui said comfortingly while starting the car, "Fortunately, Director Qin came out and said that we are colleagues, otherwise I can guess how she would be framed."

If Director Qin had not been chased out for the award, she would basically jump into the Yellow River and could not clear herself, and would definitely be slandered.

Xin Yunmao was stunned, and he suddenly realized: "This is also a good idea."

"What?"

Xin Yunmao looked calm and said magnanimously: "Although I can't respond to human emotions, I don't mind helping you to keep up appearances. You can take me out to show off to mortals. It's not a big deal. I won't expose you."

"???"

"Thank you, you are so generous." Chu Zhishui retorted numbly, "Why do you always use your consideration in some unnecessary places?"

Xin Yunmao said with a smile: "After all, you are my believer. It's too pitiful that others have it but you don't. It's okay to satisfy your little vanity."

"..."

Heaven and earth, what did she do in her previous life to meet this unusual but super confident male monster.

Chu Zhishui took a deep breath, she held the steering wheel, and said lightly: "Can you please not say such things when I'm driving? It's easy for me to drive the car directly into the tree, and finally we will die together."

"Die together?" Xin Yunmao was surprised, "I suggest not, you will be injured, but I won't."

"…………"

Chu Zhishui observed the situation on the roadside, slowly parked the car aside, and confirmed that it did not hinder normal traffic.

Xin Yunmao felt the car stop and asked puzzledly: "Why did you stop suddenly?"

"Because my fist is hard."

"?"

Before Xin Yunmao could react, his arm was hit hard, and he turned his head to look at her in disbelief. He moved his lips slightly and wanted to say something, and then saw her staring at him expressionlessly, and finally her eyes flashed, but he still said nothing, just a little unconvinced.

"What are you looking at?" Chu Zhishui said impartially, "If you say something wrong, you will be beaten."

This is what he said last time.

The monster's narcissism should be beaten by the iron fist of justice.

"Hmph."

Xin Yunmao did not dare to retort, and protested with a weak voice, and then attacked again. This time, he finally shut up and stopped talking nonsense.

The car started again.

Chu Zhishui felt refreshed after beating him. She always believed that gentlemen should use words instead of hands, but in this situation, she could not be a gentleman to vent her anger.

Xin Yunmao sat in the passenger seat and glanced at her. He didn't feel pain after being hit twice. He was just shocked by her momentum and stopped talking.

What does it mean to be strong without desire? She is strong without desire.

He has never seen a human as fierce as her.

After Chu Zhishui met with Director Qin, he began to work on the judging. Not long after, he heard an interesting story.

At home, Xie Yan came home exhausted. While changing her shoes, she complained: "This No. 237 bus is so slow and not on time at all."

"We have been waiting for you for a long time." Chu Xiaohe stood up, "I'll go get some food."

"Why don't you let me pick you up?" Chu Zhishui got home earlier than her mother. She washed her hands and was putting away the dishes. "It will only take me ten minutes to go a little further. It will definitely be faster than taking the bus."

"Don't pick me up recently. The entrance of our unit is so messy and scary!"

The family of three sat down at the dining table. Xie Yan took a breath and took two more chopsticks of hot dishes. Only then did she have the energy to gossip to her family.

She sighed and said, "The girlfriend of Liu Kemei's son came to our house. She has been making trouble at the door of our unit every day recently. Many of us were scared to death. The security personnel couldn't drive her away."

"Come to our house?"

"Yes, I just realized that what you said last time was right. Sun Shao was indeed in love with a little girl from a nearby village. Then the little girl was a little unwell recently, and she was diagnosed with the disease after a check-up in the hospital." Xie Yan said embarrassedly, "But Sun Shao's family was not happy and said that the child was not Sun Shao's. Anyway, they kept dragging it on. You also know Liu Kemei's character. I guess he said a lot of unpleasant things to the little girl."

Chu Xiaohe frowned, "What a big deal, just take responsibility and it's over."

"That's right. Then the little girl got angry and called her brothers to come over. They blocked Sun Shao at the door and beat him up. One of them even called the police. When the police came, the little girl rolled on the ground, crying and cursing Sun Shao for being a murderer. She also shouted for the police to arrest her because she didn't want to live anyway. So, one body, two lives!"

Chu Zhishui could already imagine the despair of the police at the scene. She had a strange expression on her face: "What should the police comrades do?"

"What can we do? Take them to the police station and persuade them to reconcile. Tell the young couple to stop quarreling and go home to live a good life. No one can beat or scold each other. It's better to resolve a feud than to create one. Hurry up and choose a date to get married. If the news gets out, it will be bad for everyone's reputation." Xie Yan said, "Then the girl's family will make a marriage request. Sun Shao has to pay a million yuan for the betrothal gift. The wedding expenses are calculated separately, and it has to be a grand ceremony!"

Chu Xiaohe nodded: "It's okay, their family can come up with it."

Chu Zhishui: "Dad, no, if they want your idea, there won't be the previous thing. Sun Shao's family will definitely not agree..."

"Of course they disagree. They said there can be no gift for marriage, and they can't even think of asking them to pay more. They just put up banners and made trouble at the gate of our unit. I heard they went to Sun Shao and his father's place, and they probably made trouble until they really got married. You don't know how reckless those brothers are. They just gathered at the gate and refused to leave, and even said with a frivolous smile that they would invite our security department to the wedding banquet."

"Isn't anyone in charge?"

"No one can do anything about it. The police came and said, 'Comrade, this is a family affair between me and my brother-in-law. Don't get involved. Every couple quarrels. It's not a big deal.' They also said, 'Why are you detaining me? I will come back after the detention. Anyway, there are many brothers in my family. You can detain them in turns.'"

Chu Zhishui: "?"

Chu Zhishui exclaimed: "How can this be done? It's not like the driver's license is cancelled."

Chu Xiao congratulated: "This is a ruthless person. "

Xie Yan was obviously upset, she said vividly: "Not only did the police come, but also reporters from Huaijiang TV came to report. The reporter asked them, 'Aren't you afraid that your sister will suffer after marrying into the family because of such a commotion?' These people were not afraid at all, and they were not panicked in front of the camera. They just said, 'Newly married couples always have frictions. If they don't listen, they will continue to fight. After a while, they will get along well. Isn't life like this? They live in the blink of an eye and it's over.' "

"My family doesn't like to watch TV. Maybe there will be a report in the next two days. It is true that Liu Kemei's family was dishonest in the first place. Who let Sun Qiao think about sleeping with a little girl for free? But I heard from people in my unit that the little girl is not a good person either. She has always been unwilling to go to the hospital for a check-up. It is really hard to say whose the child is. Anyway, it has become like this now. "

The world is so big that nothing is impossible. No matter how cunning Liu Kemei and Sun Shao were, they never expected to hit a wall. They are so miserable that they can't even express their grievances. They will probably be bullied by the girl's family for the rest of their lives."

Others have not seen such a thing, which can be called the latest hot gossip1. This news spread widely, not only colleagues in the unit knew about it, but even Huaijiang TV station reported it, which completely ruined the reputation of Sun Shao and others, and they will not be able to hold their heads up in Huaijiang City in the future.

Chu Zhishui sighed: "It's worldly news."

Everyone got what they wanted, which can be called positive energy in society.

Inside the Huaijiang Observation Bureau, the big trees outside the window became more and more dense, and the tender leaves on the branches were blown into dark green by the warm wind. When the temperature continues to rise, the hot summer will come.

Chu Zhishui used his mobile phone to check the weather. Ginseng planting is divided into three planting periods: spring, summer, and autumn. I don’t know how busy Lao Bai is in the fields near the tea garden. The temperature varies from region to region. It is best for ginseng seeds to be sown in a suitable temperature, otherwise it will affect the germination rate.

Recently, it is a leisurely time for the Economic Development Department. The work in the tea garden is completed, new products are being developed, and occasionally they are busy with awards, and they get off work on time every day.

The plan that Chu Zhishui made for Director Qin won the Agricultural Poverty Alleviation Project Award, which will not only help the local tea farmers in Huaijiang, but also bring policy support to the subsequent products of the Economic Development Department. If an enterprise chooses Guanju brand products, it can obtain some preferential conditions to enhance the competitiveness of new products.

Director Qin was very happy about the award, after all, it was also his work achievement, and he also enthusiastically arranged for Chu Zhishui to go to Yinhai City to receive the award. He knew clearly that without Chu Zhishui's help, this matter would not be so easy to accomplish.

Chu Zhishui hesitated a little. She really had nothing to do, but it was a bit of an exaggeration to make a trip just to receive the award, so she did not reply to Director Qin immediately.

In the cafeteria, after hearing this, Jin Yu widened her eyes in shock and said in confusion: "You are going to Yinhai on a business trip? What should I do then?"

Chu Zhishui asked doubtfully: "What do you mean what should I do? I'll only be gone for a day or two."

"But there are only two of us left in the office!" Jin Yu was panicked and at a loss, "Maybe when you come back you can only see me in the food in the cafeteria!"

"Wait, aren't you an inedible fish?" Chu Zhishui was helpless, "and when Brother Niu sees it when he grills the fish, he will recognize that you asked the chef to catch it, otherwise we have to activate the cafeteria's food safety accident emergency plan."

Jin Yu felt that her life was in danger, she shook her head like a wave drum: "No, no, if you go, I will die."

Seeing Jin Yu so repulsive, Chu Zhishui thought that he might as well take her with him, but when he thought of Xin Yunmao, he felt that it was not possible. This would intensify the conflicts among the masses, and the travel expenses in the bureau were quite stressful.

Thinking this way, it would be fine, but who would have thought that Yinhai’s affairs would not end.

In the afternoon, Chu Zhishui received a call from an unfamiliar number, and the location of the number turned out to be Yinhai City.

"Hello, is this Chu Zhishui?"

"Hello, it's me." Chu Zhishui was not familiar with the male voice on the other end of the phone, "May I ask who you are?"

"I'm Qi Chang from Xintou Video. I asked a friend to get your contact information. You may not be familiar with Xintou Video. We are a new company invested by Lvying Group. I heard that you just resigned from Longzhi. I don't know what your next intention is. Would it be convenient for us to meet and chat?"

Chu Zhishui realized that the other party was probably trying to poach him, so he replied, "Sorry, I'm not in Yinhai City at the moment."

"It doesn't matter. When will you be back?" Qi Chang said politely, "Let's make an appointment then?"

"I'll get back to you as soon as I've found a time, okay?" Chu Zhishui said kindly as she searched the company's name on her computer. "I'll add you on WeChat. If there's anything I need to know in advance, you can send it to me."

Xintou Video was founded not long ago, and there's really too little information online, but Lvying Group is pretty reliable. Lvying also participated in Longzhi Video's initial investment, and now investing in Xintou Video again can only be understood as raising a pig to compete and wanting to swallow up the entire market in one go.

After a while, Chu Zhishui was quite surprised to see the information sent by Qi Chang. She originally thought Qi Chang was the company's HR, but she didn't expect him to be the big boss of Xintou Video, similar to Li Longke's position in Longzhi Video. He was able to make a phone call in person, and it seemed that he was very sincere in poaching people.

Chu Zhishui had no intention of returning to Yinhai City, but she remembered that Wang Yiwen wanted to change jobs, so this might be a good opportunity.

Of course, she had to meet Qi Chang first, so she had to go on a business trip to Yinhai City.

In the director's office, Hu Chenrui heard that Chu Zhishui applied to go on a business trip to Yinhai City. He did not have any objection and agreed without saying a word. There was even a hint of joy in his words: "Xiao Chu, why don't you stay for two more days and don't rush back and forth. There is a guesthouse at the Yinhai Bureau and they will arrange everything by then. You don't have to worry about going there!"

"Normally, after I'm done with the tea matter, I should contact Director Ye, but I haven't been able to spare the time recently. Why don't you go there on my behalf? Anyway, it's your credit that the tea can be sold." Hu Chenrui said with a smile, "I'll tell Director Ye in advance."

Chu Zhishui thought that there was such a big gap in rank between her and the director, how could she possibly represent Director Hu? Director Ye would be unhappy if he knew, but Director Hu didn't seem to care about it at all.

"Director Hu, this is not appropriate."

"It's appropriate, very appropriate." Hu Chenrui thought for a while, then he slowed down his tone and said meaningfully, "Xiao Chu, you are a man who can achieve great things. You should be patient when you meet Director Ye. If you really can't bear it, I'll give you a paper bag. Just open the paper bag when the time comes."

Hu Chenrui took out a bulging white paper bag from the drawer of his desk. The top was tightly sealed. It felt quite heavy in his hand, a bit like the food bag for toast in a bakery, but you couldn't see what was inside.

Chu Zhishui thanked him and took it. After she came out of the office, she shook it and heard a rustling sound in the paper bag, as if it was filled with granular things.

In ancient times, there was Zhuge Liang's brilliant plan, and now there is Director Hu's mysterious paper bag?

The plane ticket was booked quickly. Chu Zhishui was going on a business trip to Yinhai City, so naturally he had to tell the two demons in the department.

Jin Yu was bubbling like crazy after hearing this. She wanted to cry on the spot and was determined not to let Chu Zhishui go. Chu Zhishui could only privately suggest that Jin Yu was really scared and could hide with Niu Shi in the logistics department for two days. He would definitely come back as soon as possible after finishing his work.

Xin Yunmao had no reaction to her business trip, and no one could tell anything from his expression. He listened indifferently, just fiddling with the pile of candies with one hand, as if he didn't take it to heart.

Chu Zhishui thought he would be petty, but she didn't expect him to be so calm. She was quite surprised for a moment and couldn't tell how she felt.

Yinhai City, the airport is magnificent and spacious, with separate channels for international and domestic flights.

As one of the most economically developed cities in the country, Yinhai City is fashionable, prosperous and has a historical background. The airport is designed to look like a high-tech space station, but the shops inside the airport are decorated in an antique style, displaying local snacks, making it convenient for tourists to buy souvenirs before departure.

There are a wide variety of food shops and glamorous and expensive luxury stores, with an astonishing annual sales volume.

Chu Zhishui gradually became familiar with Yinhai City after going to college. She shuttled around the airport with ease. She planned to stay at Wang Yiwen's house if there was no arrangement in the bureau. The two hadn't seen each other for a long time. After Wang Yiwen got off work, they could go out for a drink at night.

Director Hu said he would say hello to the Yinhai Bureau, but she never had high expectations for the bureau. She told Wang Yiwen before coming that if it didn't work out, she could stay at their place.

Unexpectedly, the monster in the Observation Bureau was quite reliable this time. Chu Zhishui was still waiting for her luggage at the turntable when she suddenly received a call from an unfamiliar number.

A slightly shrill male voice said politely, "Hello, is this Section Chief Chu from Huaijiang Bureau? I'm Du Zigui from Yinhai Bureau, you can just call me Xiao Du, I'm already waiting for you at the airport pick-up point, you can see me when you get your luggage, I'm holding a sign."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, wait a moment, I'll get the luggage right away."

Sure enough, Chu Zhishui saw Du Zigui as soon as she came out, and he led her all the way to the parking lot.

Du Zigui was short, smiling, and had a very distinctive voice. As soon as he saw her, he enthusiastically started to help her, either rushing to pull the luggage or helping to open the car door. Even after getting in the car, he kept chatting with her, just like most clerks in human agencies.

"Chief Chu, the room at the guesthouse is ready. The temperature in the Silver Sea has changed rapidly recently. I guess you may not be able to adapt since you just came from Huaijiang. If you need anything, just tell the front desk. Our bureau is next to the guesthouse. If you need a car when you go out recently, just call me and I will send a car from the bureau to pick you up."

"Okay, okay, thank you for your concern."

Chu Zhishui was confused by this series of words. She looked at Du Zigui carefully, always feeling that this was different from the Huaijiang Bureau. She wondered if the monster would send a normal person to pick her up.

This familiar attitude and thoughtful hospitality were really not like what a monster should have, and it was really uncomfortable.

Chu Zhishui secretly observed Du Zigui, wanting to see if he was abnormal, just like Jin Yu blowing bubbles.

Du Zigui was driving. He noticed her gaze and asked doubtfully, "What's wrong? If you are thirsty, there is water next to you."

"Okay, thank you." Chu Zhishui hesitated, "You too..."

Du Zigui seemed not to understand what she meant. He paused for a moment, and suddenly realized, "Ah, yes, I am a monster. I forgot that you are a human and couldn't recognize us."

"Well, thank you, I don't mean anything special." Chu Zhishui got the answer, and she finally breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't know how to describe it, so she said tactfully, "...it's just that you really look like a human, more like a human than many monsters. I really can't recognize you."

It's not that her appearance after transformation is so outstanding, but that her modern social skills are excellent.

Du Zigui was overjoyed: "Thank you for the compliment, thank you for the compliment, you also look like a monster!"

"..."