"Vice Town Mayor Xiao, the driver issue isn't a big problem. No matter how capable he is, he's just a driver. The issue is Qin Yan. This fourth phase of the industrial park construction is a perfect opportunity to get rid of her. Are we just going to stand by and watch her achieve a perfect May Day tribute?" Old Li asked, unwilling to accept the situation.
"Stop talking. Wang Delai has already set the tone. For now, we can only cooperate!" Xiao Ming replied with a frown.
"But..."
Old Li wanted to try persuading him further, but was stopped by Xiao Ming's killer look.
Once Xiao Ming backed down, the farce with the compensation households was quickly resolved.
Qin Yan was very pleased with Chen Feng's swift handling of matters. Fast, decisive, and no unnecessary delays, it mirrored her own work style.
"Chen Feng, you're amazing. In less than two days, you've effortlessly resolved such a tricky issue with the compensation households." Qin Yan said to Chen Feng with a gratified smile in her office.
"Vice Town Mayor Qin, this is all what I should be doing." Chen Feng replied humbly.
"Humility, a willingness to learn... You've mastered all the strengths that most young people lack. Your future is limitless. Oh, by the way, we have a beautiful intern here recently. How about I play matchmaker for you? I heard this beautiful intern has a very high academic background. If you get together with her, it would truly be a power couple..." Qin Yan said excitedly.
"Vice Town Mayor Qin, thank you for your kindness. I'm just a driver, and she's a highly educated student, and so beautiful. We're not a good match..." Chen Feng spoke the truth.
In reality, as soon as this intern named Cheng Lu arrived at the office, all the single guys knew about her. However, after a brief moment of excitement, all the single guys calmed down. Cheng Lu was a top student from Capital University, and she had received various scholarships for four years without spending a penny from her family. Moreover, she was as beautiful as a painting, so the single guys dared not even fantasize about her. Women like her were only qualified to be pursued by rich second-generation heirs or powerful second-generation heirs.
"Chen Feng, you worry too much. Cheng Lu is excellent, but you are also excellent." Qin Yan said with a smile, trying to comfort Chen Feng. Based on her years of experience, she could tell at a glance that Cheng Lu was not ordinary. Firstly, her first impression was that this woman excelled in both appearance and intellect. Secondly, her family background was definitely unusual. When newcomers joined a unit, their family backgrounds would usually be uncovered within a day. Cheng Lu was different. She had been at the unit for almost a week, and her family background remained a mystery. All signs indicated that Cheng Lu was an extraordinary woman. If Chen Feng could truly get together with Cheng Lu, she, as Chen Feng's superior, would definitely benefit from it.
"Vice Town Mayor Qin, thank you for always praising me. However, girls' ideas nowadays are different from the past. No matter how excellent I am, in their eyes, I'm just a driver. Besides, I'm not really looking for a girlfriend right now. I just want to learn from you, Vice Town Mayor Qin, while I'm young." Chen Feng replied with sincere words.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yan stopped trying to persuade him. Matters of the heart could not be forced. Although she might not be able to establish a connection with Cheng Lu due to her extraordinary background, Chen Feng's positive attitude towards learning was a great thing. Talent was important, but the ability and willingness to learn were even more important than talent.
"Alright, since you don't have this idea for now, I won't force you. You can rest for a few days as there are no external assignments."
"Understood, Vice Town Mayor Qin." Chen Feng felt a surge of happiness inside. He could use these days of rest to thoroughly read through some of the materials and books Qin Yan had looked at. He had to work hard to improve his own qualities, otherwise, even if opportunities to move up arose in the future, he wouldn't be able to seize them. Opportunities always opened up for those who were prepared!
"Driver Chen, you're so studious? Still reading books during your break? How about we play a few rounds of mahjong?" In the lounge, a few drivers asked Chen Feng with smiles. At the town government, only those with official positions had individual offices. Others, especially drivers, did not have private offices; they had a common lounge where they would stay and have fun when not driving.
"You guys play." Chen Feng gave an awkward smile. Honestly, he didn't want to read in front of others while they were playing; it seemed pretentious. But there was no other way. Who told drivers not to have individual offices? The drivers didn't force Chen Feng. Chen Feng was Qin Yan's driver, and besides the mayor's driver, he was considered the most capable among them. Everyone was getting along harmoniously in the same lounge, so there was no need to force Chen Feng to play mahjong and make the atmosphere awkward, which would make it difficult for everyone to get along.
At first, Chen Feng could focus on his reading. But as time went on, the others started playing mahjong with increasing excitement, slapping the table and shouting, turning the place into a marketplace. He was human, not a god; in such a chaotic environment, he couldn't concentrate on his reading. With no other option, Chen Feng made an excuse and went out with his books. He walked around the unit's compound and found an ideal place to read. The rooftop of Building No. 1 was very quiet, with no one around. The unit's compound had many buildings, most of their rooftops were locked, but Building No. 1 was unlocked, making it convenient for the families in the compound to dry their clothes. Drying clothes was usually done in the morning, so the rooftop of Building No. 1 was quiet throughout the day. Chen Feng found a shady corner and continued reading with his full attention.
After some time, Chen Feng suddenly felt something was wrong. It seemed a woman was beside him, with a fresh and pleasant scent. Chen Feng subconsciously looked up. "Damn, there was indeed a woman standing next to him."
"I didn't expect a driver like you to be reading 'Introduction to Macroeconomics.' This book is quite profound," Cheng Lu said with disbelief.
"Miss Cheng, you flatter me. I'm just bored these days with no external assignments, so I picked up a book to read casually." Chen Feng quickly replied humbly.
"Good, 'casually read.' 'Introduction to Macroeconomics' is an internal unit book; you can't buy it at bookstores."
"..." Chen Feng's face turned red. This woman Cheng Lu was really something; he just said something humble casually, and she started digging into it.
"I didn't want to disturb your reading, but the clothes hanger is a bit high, and I can't hang this jacket up. I was hoping you could help me..." Seeing Chen Feng's blushing face, Cheng Lu smiled charmingly. Chen Feng didn't hesitate and immediately got up to help Cheng Lu hang her jacket.
While hanging Cheng Lu's jacket, Chen Feng inadvertently noticed a small detail. Cheng Lu's jacket looked like a generic brand, but it was actually an international brand, quite expensive. Without discounts, it would cost around five thousand yuan. Being able to afford a jacket that costs five thousand yuan, to be honest, meant she wasn't an ordinary person. No wonder Qin Yan, who usually didn't put others in her eyes, was so polite to Cheng Lu. It was likely that Qin Yan, a seasoned veteran, had also realized Cheng Lu's unusual status.
"Thank you, Chen Feng."
"It's just a small favor, no need to be polite."
"Um, could I have a look at your 'Township Economic Survey' for a while? It just so happens that I'm off today and have time." Cheng Lu pointed at the 'Township Economic Survey' beside Chen Feng. There was a peculiar glint in her eyes, a hint of a woman being slightly moved by a man...