Zhang Lei thought of a Schuler man she had met during her previous work. After seeing Jiang Shuyin's photo, his eyes were quite complicated. Zhang Lei couldn't describe the feeling, but she knew that there must be something unknown to the outside world.
What exactly is Jiang Shuyin hiding?
Zhang Lei felt a unease, desperately wanting to find out the truth about the matter.
She was staring at Jiang Shuyin's face, analyzing the words "Shuler Tribe," which only made Jiang Shuyin frown in disgust.
It's important to know that those rescued from the Shule tribe initially experienced varying degrees of mental health issues, and their physical trauma was even more difficult to discuss. Even now, six months later, they still need to take medication daily to control their condition.
Men cannot get close to them, or they will be bombarded by superpowers.
As a woman, Zhang Lei was fortunate enough to get close to this place once and wrote a report on the Schuler people's strong desires. She received attention from her superiors and was promoted two ranks. That was the beginning of her happiness, and she still remembers it vividly.
"I've finished eating." Taking advantage of her distraction, Jiang Shuyin quickly finished her dinner, got up, and left.
Zhang Lei reached out to pull her, but Jiang Shuyin didn't give her a chance at all.
“Ms. Jiang, I would like to ask you to cooperate with my work. What are you hiding? Telling us might make the government's work go more smoothly.” Zhang Lei shouted loudly, and everyone looked in their direction.
There was nothing she could do; Jiang Shu had forced her into this situation.
The people staying at this hotel are all business travelers. People within the system value their reputation and image the most, and Zhang Lei is putting her in a very difficult position.
Jiang Shu drew a ball of fire that suddenly rose up, and her fists hardened.
A gentle, refined male voice suddenly rang out from the side: "Comrade Zhang Lei, don't bring private matters into public. If you don't respect Comrade Jiang, how can she be willing to communicate with you? We often say that when communicating, you should be careful not to offend the other person..."
As soon as Liu Dan appeared, he belittled Zhang Lei in every way, and then said with a slow smile, "It's already eight o'clock. We've been driving all day. Comrade Zhang Lei, please come and bother us another day."
By this time, Jiang Shuyin's temper had subsided, and her respect for Liu Danshu had deepened.
It turns out that there's such an art to cursing, leaving the other person speechless and feeling utterly ashamed and furious. Jiang Shuyin suddenly had an idea about Uncle Liu Dan.
After the crowd dispersed, she called out to Uncle Liu Dan: "May I speak to you privately for a moment?"
Liu Dan was slightly taken aback, then nodded and pointed to the coffee shop behind the banana leaves: "Let's go over there."
Jiang Shuyin chose a quiet spot, and Liu Dan went to the bar and ordered two glasses of freshly squeezed juice: "Coffee and tea are not suitable for drinking at night, so only juice is left. There are only two kinds tonight, so you can choose one later."
Jiang Shuyin sighed deeply: "You are so considerate. I am so grateful to you for saving me just now, otherwise I would have taken action."
Liu Dan smiled and said, "Force is the last resort of the incompetent; it can solve all problems." He gave a very objective assessment.
Jiang Shuyin hesitated for a moment, moved her lips as if to speak but then stopped. Liu Dan pretended not to notice and quietly gave her time.
"Uncle Liu..."
"Hmm? You've made up your mind?"
"Yes, I'd like to learn from you. May I be your student?"
"Huh?" Liu Dan raised his eyebrows and repeated her words: "You want to be my student?"
Jiang Shuyin touched her nose: "I've realized that my understanding of society is too one-sided. There are still many things I can't see or touch. I'd like to ask you to teach me."
At this moment, Liu Dan was like a wolf who had shed his gentle sheep's skin, scrutinizing her with a direct look: "To be honest, I admire your abilities, but if you are too proud, things will not be very pleasant between us."
Jiang Shuyin didn't answer immediately, but instead asked seriously, "Would you hit me?"
Liu Dan chuckled: "I can't beat you, and I won't make a move. I'm just afraid that if you stand too high up, you'll think I'm meddling and worrying unnecessarily."
Jiang Shuyin was relieved: "Then you can be my teacher. I just want to ask Zhang Lei why she's targeting me?"
Liu Dan chuckled softly. Hearing her number being called at the food pick-up area, she went over and grabbed a juice: "Pick one."
Jiang Shu chose the mango flavor. When ordering milk tea, if you don't know what to drink, anything with mango is a safe bet.
Liu Dan took the passion fruit drink, took a small sip, and found it so sour it made her teeth numb.
After a pause, he said, "Since you are my student, I will start with Zhang Lei. Her parents were grassroots civil servants. Her father is now the county magistrate in their hometown, and her mother works in the finance department. They have always been strict with Zhang Lei since she was a child. However, Zhang Lei herself is not very talented. She studied hard and barely got into a second-tier university. Then she started taking the civil service exam and entered the propaganda department through her parents' connections."
Jiang Shuyin listened attentively, nodding occasionally.
“Zhang Lei is 32 years old this year. She has worked for ten years and only got promoted one level. Her parents are county officials and can't help their daughter who lives in the city. But a few months ago she was promoted two levels because of the written report from the Shule tribe that made her known.”
Liu Dan sighed, "Once someone takes a shortcut and gets a taste of success, they don't want to work hard anymore. She saw your name because of her job, probably hoping to find something out of you. Just wait and see, she'll come looking for you again in a while."
Jiang Shuyin understood; Zhang Lei wanted to find out exactly what had happened to her in Schuler.
Liu Dan could tell from his apprentice's expression that something was really wrong, but since Jiang Shuyin didn't say anything, he didn't ask either.
"Teacher, she's been bothering me, what should I do?"
Liu Dan glanced at her: "The stupid way is to ignore her. The smart way is to do something more complicated. Here's an assignment for you: find something on Zhang Lei and make her shut up."
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