"It's normal if something happens. She's an adult now." Xie Yan teased, "You really think she's a little kid."

Chu Xiaohe sighed upon hearing this, and chatted with Xie Yan about his daughter's childhood.

When Chu Zhishui came out of the bathroom, she found that her parents were staying in the living room, with the pile of New Year's goods placed beside them. She didn't know why she felt something was wrong, and hesitated, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, just chatting with your dad." Xie Yan smiled, "Have you been going out to play often recently? That's good, relax a little, don't be busy with work all the time."

Chu Zhishui touched his nose: "Not to play, to the new home."

"Oh, will you go after the Spring Festival?" Xie Yan said, "Will you go every weekend in the future?"

Chu Zhishui answered the question irrelevantly: "I have to go on a business trip after the Spring Festival."

Director Hu wanted to take them to Yinhai City, so they couldn't go to the new home every weekend.

After the Spring Festival, Huaijiang City gradually became quiet. Young people who returned from the New Year said goodbye to their families and rushed back to the big city to struggle. During the holidays, the streets were crowded with people, and the major shopping malls and cinemas were packed. After the holiday, they were much emptier.

In the Huaijiang Observation Bureau, Chu Zhishui sorted out the materials after the new year's work, explained the recent arrangements to Jin Yu and Chen Zhuhui, and then embarked on a business trip with Hu Chenrui and Xin Yunmao.

Hu Chenrui made it clear that he wanted to take Xin Yunmao with him, but Jin Yu was unwilling to go to Yinhai City, and in the end it was one person and two monsters.

The plane ticket was booked by Hong Ximing. Chu Zhishui learned at the airport that the seats had been selected. She and Xin Yunmao sat on the side of the two-person row, separated from Hu Chenrui on the other side by the aisle.

Chu Zhishui sat between the two monsters, chatting with them from time to time. He always felt that it was strange for humans to act as a bridge for monsters to communicate.

The flight attendant brought drinks and lunch boxes soon. Chu Zhishui opened the box and took a look inside. In the end, he only ate the red velvet cake and left the rest untouched.

Xin Yunmao caught a glimpse of this scene. He opened the box in front of him, took out his own cake, and put it in her paper box.

Chu Zhishui saw the bright red cake and said in a daze, "You eat it."

"I won't."

Hu Chenrui observed them with interest and smiled, "It's great. This is the first time I go to Yinhai with the staff of the bureau."

Chu Zhishui was afraid that Director Hu would think too much, so she quickly replied politely, "Director Hu goes to Yinhai City every year?"

"Yes, and it's always at this time. If the business funds are not in place, then we can't start work." Hu Chenrui smiled, "This money is allocated every year, but how to divide it has to be discussed. The development situation of each bureau is different, so more will be allocated to those who work harder."

Chu Zhishui asked, "Which bureaus are harder?"

"Except for the Yinhai Bureau, all are harder." Hu Chenrui said, "Our bureau has only become better after you came."

"..."

This means that only the Yinhai Bureau can make a profit, no wonder Director Ye was so proud at the beginning.

"Will other directors go too?" Chu Zhishui was curious, "Director Qiwu and Director Kongsang."

Hu Chenrui glanced at the quiet Xin Yunmao, who was sitting silently by the small window, looking like he didn't care much. He nodded then: "Yes, they will show up too."

At Yinhai Airport, Du Zigui drove a large car that could carry seven people today, which perfectly solved Chu Zhishui's worries about how to allocate seats. She greeted Du Zigui with a smile, then took Xin Yunmao to the last row and let Hu Chenrui sit by the door.

In the bustling city center, the ancient building of the Yinhai Bureau is particularly eye-catching, and the surrounding area is as lively as ever. Tourists chatted and laughed as they passed through the big iron gate. The huge city perfectly concealed the monster base, and no one was interested in the street buildings.

There were too many high-rise buildings in this city, and the various agencies were complicated. Even the residents around might not understand what the real work of the Silver Sea Observatory was.

After Hu Chenrui got off the car, he strolled around with a warm smile and began to plan the new store of the Observation Bureau: "I haven't discovered it before, this place is quite lively, very suitable for us to open a store."

Du Zigui suddenly heard that the director of a brother unit was going to open a store in his bureau: "?" "

Xiao Chu, didn't you say you wanted to open a creative direct-operated store to display new products and surrounding postcards." Hu Chenrui stretched out his hand and waved, "I think their main entrance is suitable, the flow of people is very good, and there are many cafes."

"Because there is a small path here that leads directly to the scenic area in the city, and the whole street is full of cafes and creative stores." Chu Zhishui introduced in a low voice. She was brought here by her college classmates to play that year, and then she passed by the Silver Sea Observation Bureau and saw the ancient building with gray eaves and white walls.

Hu Chenrui clapped his hands happily: "That's even more appropriate, I think it's okay!"

"Old Hu, you're here, what's wrong with you!?"

The familiar quacking sound rang out, and the colorful Leaf Director appeared, like a staggering bird, stumbling all the way. He saw the man and the demon beside Director Hu, and quickly lowered his voice, forced a smile to Chu Zhishui, and bowed to Xin Yunmao, with an embarrassed and helpless look on his face.

Seeing Ye Huayu dressed fancy, Hu Chenrui said politely, "Director Ye, long time no see, how have you been recently?"

"Do you think I'll be okay with you coming to the meeting like this?" Ye Huayu frowned, but because Xin Yunmao was present, she didn't dare to say it directly, "It's okay if we have a close relationship, but what if they see it?"

Chu Zhishui pretended not to hear this, but she could read Hu Chenrui's expression. His face clearly said "I'm relieved to know that you're not doing well" and "You're wrong, our relationship is not close either."

"What should we do?" Hu Chenrui pretended to be confused although he knew the truth and changed the subject, "By the way, Old Ye, I heard that the real estate industry is in a downturn now and your stores are hard to rent. Why don't you rent them to us?"

"Ah?" Ye Huayu was at a loss, "Who said it's hard to rent? Our store is very easy to rent..."

Hu Chenrui held the other's hand. He looked serious and said meaningfully, "I know you always like to keep things to yourself. We have a close relationship. Just tell the truth and we will rent it to you."

Chu Zhishui thought that the nagging Director Ye also likes to keep things to himself, so Xin Yunmao might be born dumb, and bamboo doesn't have a mouth but can't speak.

Hu Chenrui: "It's not good to leave the front door empty, otherwise we can rent that area and use it to open our own store."

Ye Huayu was so shocked that his ears turned red and his neck became thick. He made a high-pitched voice like a bird: "You know how much money the store at the front door makes, how can I open a store for you--"

"Don't get excited." Hu Chenrui took out a bag of corn kernels skillfully. He interrupted Ye Huayu's chattering and said in an orderly manner, "Want some?"

No matter how many years have passed, Hu Chenrui still uses the same old tricks to tease birds: a bag of corn kernels with salted egg yolks to conquer the world.

After Ye Huayu finished eating the bag of corn kernels, he began to lose focus. He thought it was wrong to let Xin Yunmao come during the director's meeting, and then he thought it was wrong to rent the storefront to Huaijiang Bureau. Kong Que was confused by the double attack and didn't know which to talk about first.

After a while, Ye Huayu slapped his head and decided to communicate later: "Okay, you go to the guesthouse first, I have to pick up Shasha and the others later."

Du Zigui hurriedly took his Huaijiang colleagues to the guesthouse to check in, which was still the one Chu Zhishui stayed in last time on a business trip.

Beside the sofa on the first floor of the guesthouse, Chu Zhishui glanced at Du Zigui who was doing the paperwork at the counter, then looked at Hu Chenrui and said hesitantly: "Director Hu, are you sure there is no problem? There will be other directors coming."

She had guessed that Director Ye would have a reaction. Ye Huayu's attitude towards Xin Yunmao had softened, but the other directors were not sure. Maybe he would do the same thing again. She didn't want to encounter such a thing. Even if Xin Yunmao said he didn't care, anyone would be unhappy if they encountered hostility.

"No problem, what problem can there be? There is nothing to worry about with two poor directors." Hu Chenrui said calmly, "If it weren't for the fact that Peacock had a few coins in his pocket, do you think I would care about him?"

Chu Zhishui felt that Director Hu really treated her as his own. He didn't even hide his dark heart now, which was different from his smiling appearance in front of others. She avoided Hu Chenrui and moved closer to Xin Yunmao, whispering, "You don't mind either?"

The warm breath brushed against her ears, bringing a tingling sensation, as if a feather was passing by. His eyelashes trembled, and he looked at her in surprise. It took him a long time to come back to his senses, and he said in a muffled voice: "I don't mind."

"Really?" Chu Zhishui frowned, "Have you seen monsters in other bureaus?"

Xin Yunmao pondered for a few seconds, and he seemed to understand what he said. Finally, he reacted and whispered: "...So you are talking about this."

Chu Zhishui: "?"

She suspected that his chat system was disconnected, and protested: "Are you listening to me seriously?"

Chu Zhishui saw that Xin Yunmao didn't respond, thinking that he didn't like this place, and put on an arrogant and indifferent face, but unexpectedly he was too absent-minded and didn't participate in the topic at all.

He seemed to be distracted recently, and she didn't know what he was thinking. He often stared at her closely, but didn't listen to what she said, like a poor student who was absent-minded in class.

"I heard it." He felt a little guilty, and hurriedly avoided the gaze, saying calmly, "Don't mind, they are weaker than the cat, and a few fish can't make any waves."

"The other bureaus are weaker?" Chu Zhishui was stunned, "How do you rank the four observation bureaus from high to low?"

Xin Yunmao said slowly: "Basically, it is Huaijiang, Yinhai, Qiwu, and Kongsang."

Xin Yunmao stayed in the Huaijiang area for a long time, so the Huaijiang Observation Bureau is naturally the strongest. The Yinhai Bureau is located in a big city and has a different strategic significance. Qiwu is located on the seashore. It was Wu Changgong's former unit and the birthplace of the Dragon God. The local forces are complicated. The Kongsang Bureau has always been the bottom line and often has no say in the four bureaus.

When Hu Chenrui discussed the pricing of tea with Chu Zhishui, he said that the Yinhai Bureau was not as good as the Huaijiang Bureau in terms of business, but it just had a better geographical location. Now it seems that what he said was true.

Hu Chenrui and Xin Yunmao both said that there was no problem, so Chu Zhishui had no reason to worry anymore. She originally thought that if everything went well, she might not encounter monsters from other bureaus. Who would have thought that enemies would meet at lunch.

In the cafeteria, Hu Chenrui wanted to have dinner with the directors. Chu Zhishui and Xin Yunmao did not accompany him, so they lined up for the buffet with trays.

Xin Yunmao had been to the Yinhai Bureau last time, and his reappearance did not cause any commotion. It seemed that his bottom line was gradually broken. The monsters of the Yinhai Bureau had seen the God once, and they began to not care about the second and third times, and took it for granted that the Economic Development Department came on business trips frequently.

Inside the restaurant, there was only one gaze that was unusually cold. Chu Zhishui looked up and found it was a strange face.

The other party was a man, about 20 or 30 years old. He had a stunning appearance, soft eyebrows and eyes, and a serious expression that diluted his fragility. A ribbon tied a small braid behind his head, and he was wearing an exotic-style outfit, which was exquisite but not androgynous.

The man with the small braid frowned, and he stared at them hatefully. His dark eyes were alert, like a tense and vigilant beast.

Chu Zhishui suspected that the other party was a monster from another bureau. After all, the Yinhai colleagues had already survived the first round of encirclement and suppression, and now they were unusually numb to the existence of the God.

Xin Yunmao followed her line of sight and saw the man with a small braid. His handsome face was also frosted.

"Don't look." Xin Yunmao said coldly, not knowing whether he was talking to Chu Zhishui or warning the man not far away.

Chu Zhishui reminded: "He is looking at us."

"Then you are not allowed to look at him either."

"..."

Chu Zhishui was too lazy to pay attention to him and continued to look around: "Is he from another bureau? Maybe we will meet him."

The man with a small braid looked unfriendly and maybe he should tell Director Hu.

Seeing that she was interested in other monsters, Xin Yunmao became more and more worried. He childishly came over and blocked her sight with his face, directly blocking the man with a small braid not far away.

Chu Zhishui was amazed at his rogueness. She wanted to reach out and hit him, but thought of what happened in the cafeteria and stopped: "You are so annoying."

"I am so annoying?" Xin Yunmao widened his eyes, and he was even more unhappy. "You find me annoying right away?"

Chu Zhishui held her forehead speechlessly, feeling that she couldn't get entangled with him.

Chu Zhishui wanted to say hello to Director Hu, but she didn't expect that he had the same idea as her and also greeted his own director.

After dinner, Chu Zhishui and Xin Yunmao stood outside the cafeteria in the sun to digest their food, and happened to run into the director and his group who had finished their meal.

Hu Chenrui, Ye Huayu and the strange strong man walked in the front row, followed closely by the small-braided man in the cafeteria just now. They went straight towards the man and the monster. The strange man looked tall and strong, with a huge face and a dignified air. He should be the director of another bureau.

Ye Huayu saw a man and a demon not far away, and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Shasha, let's go upstairs for a walk."

"Director Sha, do you want to sunbathe too?" Hu Chenrui saw Chu Zhishui and Xin Yunmao. How could he not understand what Sha Whale Pattern meant when he walked over? He smiled and raised his hand to greet them, "Xiao Chu, have you two eaten?"

Chu Zhishui hurriedly said, "I have."

Seeing that Director Hu didn't care, the man with the braided hair straightened his face and said righteously, "Director Hu, this does not comply with the regulations of the Observation Bureau."

"Regulations?" Hu Chenrui said leisurely, "Which regulations does it not comply with? Tell me, I want to hear it."

Sha Whale Pattern raised his hand to stop him, "Quanxian, be polite to Director Hu."

Lan Quanxian glanced at the expressionless Xin Yunmao, his expression became more solemn, and he said seriously, "This will shake the safety of the Observation Bureau."

"You guys should move forward now, that will be safer. It would be smarter to go around." Hu Chenrui said calmly, "We can't even carry you if we go forward."

Xin Yunmao, the monster at the center of the topic, paid no attention to the directors approaching. In the sunlight, he was concentrating on observing the ends of Chu Zhishui's hair, watching those strands of hair dancing in the breeze, and began his post-lunch daze time.

Chu Zhishui was not afraid when she saw them coming. She greeted them calmly and introduced herself calmly: "I am Chu Zhishui, this is Xin Yunmao, we both work in the Economic Development Section of Huaijiang Bureau. This time I am mainly accompanying Director Hu to discuss cooperation and development with Director Ye."

"That's right!" Ye Huayu echoed loudly, "It's just about making money, it's no big deal!"

"Economic Development Section?" Lan Quanxian frowned and questioned, "You work in a non-core department in the bureau, how can you realize the seriousness of the problem?"

Hu Chenrui interrupted abruptly: "Where does he work? What is his rank?"

Sha Whale Pattern: "Quanxian works in the Observation Department of Qiwu Bureau, and is currently a regular section chief."

"Oh, it's a regular section chief." Hu Chenrui said casually, "In fact, our bureau has just finished a performance review meeting. Xiao Chu's work performance in the past year is very good. He has won the trust of the employees in the bureau. After discussion and voting, he was promoted to deputy director. In the future, he will be the director of the Economic Development Department of Huaijiang Bureau."

Chu Zhishui was promoted from Section Chu to Director Chu: "?"

How could she not know that she was chosen as a deputy director by the monster in the bureau? This promotion speed is like a rocket?

Hu Chenrui glanced at Lan Quanxian and said meaningfully: "Although Xiao Chu has a good temper and doesn't care much about these things, the section chief should be polite when talking to the director."

Lan Quanxian was openly criticized by Director Hu. He shut up angrily for a while and didn't dare to speak casually.

Sand Whale Pattern was shocked: "You are selecting cadres before the business fund is even distributed?"

The annual cadre selection should not be held now. No matter how you think about it, promotion will not be held at this time.

"What's wrong?" Hu Chenrui smiled, "What are you pretending to be? Do you think I don't know that your cadres are also pre-selected? The overall voting is just a pretense. In fact, the promotion list has been decided long ago."

"..."