Chapter 838: Chapter 838
Ma Xiaoyan looked at Xu Qianli full of expectation, "Agree, agree, you smelly man, just agree already."
If you don’t agree, I’ll cry for you to see!
Xu Qianli laughed heartily and scratched Ma Xiaoyan’s beautiful cheek, "Alright, don’t make that face like you’re going to get mad if I don’t agree. I agree, okay? You’ve scared me, I’ll agree. From today on, you’ll be my secretary. As for the procedures, I’ll have someone handle it and transfer you to the County Government’s secretarial department."
Xu Qianli agreed immediately; after all, coming to Cailin County, he was unfamiliar with life and people, and there wasn’t anyone he could trust in the officialdom.
Although Ma Xiaoyan is also unfamiliar, and she’s known for schmoozing, recognizing his uniqueness and clinging to him, even using seduction—too commercial—but she is also useful.
Since choosing a secretary, rather than randomly picking one, it’s better to accept her; at least she’s easy on the eyes.
Ma Xiaoyan cheered, directly throwing herself into Xu Qianli’s arms, "Thank you, County Magistrate Xu, no, thank you, Leader, thank you very much. Don’t worry, since you’ve chosen me as your girlfriend, I definitely won’t let you down and will certainly do my job well in the future, I promise not to disappoint you."
Xu Qianli felt something was off, "What girlfriend, I only made you my secretary, don’t make it sound like we are together or something. Also, don’t get so close to me for no reason, what if someone sees us?"
Ma Xiaoyan said matter-of-factly, "I don’t care; after all, I don’t have a boyfriend, I’m not afraid of being seen."
What, you don’t care, not afraid of being seen?
Xu Qianli shook his head, this secretary isn’t quite up to par, he’s starting to regret choosing this girl.
Slightly pushing Ma Xiaoyan away, Xu Qianli said, "Listen to me, some things aren’t about whether you care or don’t care. For instance, the relationship between a leader and a secretary. Even if there’s really something between two people, it can’t be obvious to others. Even if the whole world knows, it can’t be revealed. Take us for example, even if there’s nothing between us, just being seen like this, people will assume there is."
Out of the blue, Zhang Hong’s voice came from the doorway, "Xu Qianli is right. If you’re going to be his secretary, you better be more restrained."
Hearing the commotion, Ma Xiaoyan was startled and quickly left Xu Qianli’s embrace. She turned her head to see Zhang Hong had indeed returned, "Minister Zhang, why have you returned? When did you come?"
Zhang Hong crossed her arms, glaring at Ma Xiaoyan with an unfriendly expression, "I’ve been here for a while, since you were just saying you thought I and Xu Qianli had something going on."
This... this was awkward, Ma Xiaoyan didn’t expect Zhang Hong heard everything she had said earlier.
Honestly, how does Zhang Hong walk without making a sound, sneaks into the conference room without her noticing, and hears everything? What should she do now?
"Minister Zhang, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have peeked at that thing between you and County Magistrate Xu. It was unintentional, I promise I won’t spill a word. No, I promise I’ve forgotten, I’ve forgotten everything."
Ma Xiaoyan hurried to apologize, hoping Zhang Hong would let it slide.
Otherwise, with Zhang Hong’s power, dealing with her would be ridiculously easy.
Even if Xu Qianli wanted to defend her, he wouldn’t be able to, and Xu Qianli might not even want to defend her anyway.
Seeing Ma Xiaoyan’s pitiful look, Zhang Hong chuckled, the seriousness vanished, "Okay, don’t be scared, I’m just trying to frighten you, don’t take it to heart. We’re all sisters, call me ’sis’ in the future. Come, let me see, tsk tsk tsk, really beautiful."
Zhang Hong stepped forward, pulling Ma Xiaoyan to examine her, not only with her eyes but her hands, too. "What a feel, truly an untouched young lady. It’s rare that such a beautiful girl hasn’t been handled by a man yet, Xu Qianli is quite lucky, making it easier for him. But you peeked to see how capable he is, how robust his assets. Falling into his hands, you’ll have quite the task. But after enduring hardship, comes happiness, right? Get accustomed to it a few more times."
Ma Xiaoyan blushed from being touched, and now hearing what Zhang Hong said, her cheeks were even hotter, she meekly replied, "I’m just going to be his secretary, I don’t have such thoughts."
"You just stretched your leg to seduce him, and now you say you have no thoughts? You, don’t be so contradictory. With such little intentions, I can’t see through them?"
Zhang Hong teased, pinching Ma Xiaoyan’s cheek, then pulling down a bit of her collar, nodding continuously, indeed quite ample, lucky Xu Qianli.
Looking sideways at Xu Qianli, Zhang Hong said, "Listen up; Xiao Yan is still an untouched girl, a very good one, you must treat her well. Especially in that aspect, don’t be so wild! If you bully her like you did me, wouldn’t you ruin her?"
Xu Qianli dry-coughed twice, looking innocent, "I don’t have those thoughts towards her."
"No thoughts?" Zhang Hong reached out and touched Xu Qianli, "Getting worked up like this, still no thoughts? You men, really contradict yourselves! Alright, stop arguing, men’s thoughts I understand. Xiao Yan is now with you, you must treat her well, be gentle with her, don’t mess around like you did with me."
Xu Qianli remained silent, chuckling dryly as a response.
His gaze fell on Ma Xiaoyan, quickly moving to her ears, exactly like Xu Shuman’s. He wondered if she could satisfy him like Xu Shuman did.
Noticing Xu Qianli’s gaze, Ma Xiaoyan quickly avoided it, not daring to look him in the eye.
Soon, someone else arrived, inviting Xu Qianli and a few others over; the banquet was ready.
Before long, several people arrived at the guesthouse, where they began indulging in food and drink.
Between bites, Xu Qianli busied himself familiarizing himself with Cailin County’s officials.
After all, staying in Cailin County for some time, understanding the county’s political scene is quite necessary.
After three rounds of drinks, Xu Qianli suddenly noticed a familiar figure.
Beside Zhang Dongyang appeared a top-notch beauty, his wife, Gu Ziyin.
Gu Ziyin was renowned as a great beauty in Cailin County, not only good-looking but highly charismatic, drawing the envy of countless men.
However, she being Zhang Dongyang’s beloved wife, who dared to think about her, only furtive admiration at most.
Today, Gu Ziyin wore a silver long dress, her body elegant, her appearance radiant, emitting a rich femininity, stunningly picturesque; watching her, men couldn’t help but envy Zhang Dongyang for having such a beautiful wife.
Accompanying Zhang Dongyang, Gu Ziyin darted her gaze, quickly spotting Xu Qianli.
As their eyes met, Gu Ziyin’s heart fluttered.
Ah, what a fated enemy.