Luo Kangcheng's arrival caused quite a stir. He was the first official from Deyang City to reach the deputy director-general level. He was still young, only in his forties, and had a lot of room for advancement.
With the support of Secretary Zuo and the Dai family, Luo Kangcheng's future is limitless.
When the town mayor arrived after hearing the news, his face was beaming with joy. "Director Luo, I am Wang Jianjun, the mayor of Miaoxia Town."
Wang Jianjun's rank was not high, and with his abilities, he would never have the chance to come into contact with someone like Luo Kangcheng in his lifetime.
He was flattered and overwhelmed. As soon as he heard the village chief say that Luo Kangcheng had come to Shanguan Village, he rushed over in a hurry. He didn't even have time to put on his socks. He was still a little out of it from the alcohol he had drunk at his father-in-law's house yesterday.
Luo Kangcheng was afraid of this kind of thing.
He used to be the director of the Public Security Bureau in Deyang City, and he hated these kinds of social engagements the most. Later, when he was transferred to Beijing to be the director of a district branch bureau, his former leaders in Deyang started calling him, and their words were full of flattery.
Unlike local officials, many local officials have never had the opportunity to interact with officials in Beijing, even after a lifetime of service. Luo Kangcheng was the highest-ranking official they had ever met. Seeing his former boss, who used to be so arrogant, suddenly change his attitude completely, Luo Kangcheng also felt it was pointless.
"Mayor Wang, I've just come to visit my relatives for the New Year."
"Relatives? Director Luo has relatives in Shanguan Village? I've never heard of that before. If I had known that Director Luo had relatives, I would have definitely gone out of my way to help him."
Mayor Wang glanced at the Shu family's house, and Shu Aiguo came out to greet them. Mayor Wang was exceptionally enthusiastic.
Luo Kangcheng smiled and said, "I'm close to the Shu family, we're practically family. I'll have to trouble Mayor Wang to take care of us in the future."
"Not at all, it's just a small matter, nothing to worry about. Besides, they're Director Luo's relatives, so they're my relatives too. I'd definitely care for them even more than my own family!"
As soon as Mayor Wang finished speaking, the county party secretary's car pulled up in front of his house. Luo Kangcheng had lived in Deyang for so many years, so he naturally recognized the secretary.
"Director Luo!" Secretary Li stepped forward to greet him, pushing aside Mayor Wang and tightly grasping Luo Kangcheng's hand.
Luo Kangcheng was a legendary figure within the entire system.
He was originally the city's bureau chief and vice mayor, but unfortunately he became a vegetable due to an official incident, and his promising future was ruined.
Everyone felt sorry for him, thinking he wouldn't wake up. But not only did he wake up, he returned to his position as bureau chief, and in a short time, he was transferred to the Beijing branch.
This person is very capable and highly valued. With his abilities, he will probably be promoted again in a few years. When he becomes the vice mayor of Beijing, he will be someone that Secretary Li can only look up to.
"Director Luo, I haven't had a chance to see you since you became a vegetable. I wonder how you are doing now."
Luo Kangcheng smiled and said, "I'm fine, Secretary Li. This trip was purely a private one. It's the Lunar New Year, and my parents wanted to visit relatives. But a misunderstanding arose, which alarmed Secretary Li and Mayor Wang. I didn't mean to trouble everyone, and I feel really bad."
"Oh, Director Luo, you're being too modest. We're old acquaintances. Since you've come to our county, it's only right that I treat you. Our county doesn't have many specialties, but there's one township that's famous for its pickled fish and donkey meat. Director Luo, please don't mind, let me treat you well and let you try some local specialties."
Luo Kangcheng waved his hands repeatedly, "Secretary Li, please forgive me! It's the New Year, and my stomach is so full I can't eat any more of those good things! Besides, I'm visiting relatives for the New Year right now, and it's really not appropriate to leave after only half of that. You shouldn't bother with all that; it's the New Year, you should hurry home and spend time with your family. I remember Secretary Li has twin daughters; if you don't go home for the New Year, be careful they don't blame you."
Secretary Li was flattered and never expected that Luo Kangcheng would remember that he had two daughters.
"Director Luo, you have a really good memory, but I am sincerely inviting you to try some local specialties today."
"Secretary Li, no need to be so polite. I'm having dinner at a relative's house today, and after that I have to catch the train to Beijing. Things are busy at the bureau, even during the Spring Festival, I have to go back to take charge of the work."
"Director Luo is capable, so it's understandable..." Secretary Li wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to Luo Kangcheng, but Luo Kangcheng didn't buy it, so he could only give the driver a wink.
The driver brought down some local specialties.
"Director Luo, it's rare for you to come, so please don't refuse again. It's nothing expensive, just local specialties like sweet potatoes, vermicelli, and tofu skin."
Seeing that the items were worthless, Luo Kangcheng nodded and accepted them.
Luo Kangcheng made quite a scene, and the villagers all came out to watch.
Shu Hui really stole the show today. First, a woman pointed her finger at her and called her a mistress, and then a man appeared and admitted that he was interested in her.
I thought this was exciting enough, but who knew this man was of extraordinary status, attracting even the town mayor and the county magistrate. Judging from Secretary Li's eager look, this man's status must be much higher than Secretary Li's.
"His position is even higher than that of a county party secretary, and he's from Beijing. How did Shu Hui manage to hook up with such a powerful man?"
"Exactly, this man is handsome and has feelings for Shu Hui. If I were Shu Hui, I would have given in to him long ago. Why would I have waited until now?"
"Didn't you hear from his ex-wife that he hasn't even finalized the divorce yet?!"
"Didn't you hear him say that his ex-wife had a de facto marriage with another man while he was in a vegetative state? What could he do if his ex-wife kept dragging her feet on the divorce?"
The villagers' chatter made Shu Hui even more uncomfortable.
She walked into the kitchen with a heavy heart and absentmindedly washed the dishes.
A figure walked in, blocking the light from the doorway. Shu Hui turned around and saw Luo Kangcheng standing under the eaves, smiling at her.
Shu Hui was a little uncomfortable seeing him smile like that for the first time. "Comrade Luo, the food will be ready soon. Why don't you go out and have some tea and melon seeds with my brother..."
Luo Kangcheng knew she was uncomfortable. He had always been very adept at navigating officialdom, but this was the first time he felt a little lost.
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