vncnus Chapter 186 The Long Night, Sleepless
Chapter 186 The Long Night, Sleepless
Zhao Kui hurriedly shook his head: "No, no, I have enough money, enough."
I just don't understand some things.
As far as the eye can see, all that can be seen is subordinates giving gifts and presents to their superiors.
You...
This is the first time I've ever seen a county magistrate give a gift to the head of the Public Security Bureau.
I had never even heard of it before.
It just feels like... you have it so tough. You have to beg your subordinates for favors.
I feel sorry for you.
After listening, Dawei paused slightly and said earnestly, "From tonight onwards, when Director Zheng comes to this office to see me, you don't need to knock or report; just let him in."
He suffered some injustice while on business this time, so it's only right that I offer him some compensation.
Besides our superior-subordinate relationship, we are also friends.
Zhao Kui understood immediately: "I understand, I will take care of it, don't worry."
David opened the door, went downstairs, got into his car, and didn't rush off.
Instead, he prepared to formally contact Li Taoying and sent her the message.
"Director Li, what are you busy with? Would you like to have some tea together?"
After sending the message, David waited patiently in his car.
Seeing that the leader had left the office, Zhao Kui rode his motorcycle to Wu Maocai's home.
Wu Maocai warmly received him; Qin Hongmei and others were also in the living room.
"Kui, what do you want from me?" Wu Maocai asked directly.
Zhao Kui glanced at his sister-in-law, too embarrassed to speak.
"Let's go to the balcony for a smoke." Wu Maocai knew that Zhao Kui was not available.
Qin Hongmei was a shrewd woman and had already figured out that Zhao Kui wanted something from her.
It's probably a loan.
So she deliberately didn't leave.
If she were a high-ranking leader, she would have gone inside by now.
Once on the balcony, Zhao Kui actually asked to borrow money.
"How much do you need to borrow?" Wu Maocai was also somewhat embarrassed.
He's henpecked, where would he get much extra money?
"Two thousand, I'll pay you back after I get reimbursed, okay, senior?"
"Two thousand?" Wu Maocai scratched his cheek. "No, what do you need so much money for? Didn't you just get paid? Where did you spend it?"
"I..." Zhao Kui hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.
"You can't go to Xiaotang Town. They just arrested several hundred people there recently, and they're still being held in the provincial capital. Don't do anything reckless," Wu Maocai warned.
He assumed that Zhao Kui was having affairs with other women.
Although Xiaotang Town is cheap, it's no longer a safe place.
"I didn't go there. It's just that I had to pay for things for my boss, and then he paid me back, and I had the money."
"Did County Chief Chen ask you to procure it?"
"Um."
"Alright, if County Chief Chen tells you to do it, he'll definitely pay you back. He won't renege on his promise. Wait for me a moment."
Wu Maocai went inside and spoke quietly to Qin Hongmei.
Zhao Kui sat on a small stool on the balcony, turned his head and saw his senior brother Wu Maocai inside the house, talking quietly to his sister-in-law. He felt very uncomfortable.
But he dared not approach anyone else besides Wu Maocai.
In this department, it's all about positioning. If you borrow money from someone you don't know well, it means you're on the same side as them, and you have to be careful about the implications. So, you can only borrow from your senior colleague.
Wu Maocai also came from the grassroots level, so he understood the difficulties faced by people like Zhao Kui. When their superiors asked them to do something, their subordinates couldn't refuse, let alone say they didn't have the money.
Things are complicated here.
Zhao Kui held a cigarette between his fingers, looking down as he pondered whether or not to tell his senior brother about the other matters.
In fact, the money that Dawei asked him to pay in advance this time has no impact on Zhao Kui's life at all.
The problem is that Zhao Kui had already advanced four or five thousand yuan to other leaders, and quite some time has passed, but he still hasn't gotten it back.
That's Zhang Xuewen, the deputy county head in charge of health and medical care.
When Director Wu was too busy, Zhao Kui replaced Wu Maocai and went with Deputy County Head Zhang to handle some matters a few times. As a result, Zhang Xuewen asked him to pay some money in advance, saying that he would give it to Zhao Kui later.
But after all these days, Zhang Xuewen didn't mention it at all. When he saw Zhao Kui at the county government, he just nodded, as if there was no such thing as him paying the money.
Zhao Kui, however, dared not ask anyone for it.
Zhang Xuewen and Director Liao of the Education Bureau have a good relationship. At a recent county government executive meeting, Zhang Xuewen and Liao Yongming embarrassed County Chief Chen.
If Zhao Kui were to ask for it first, the other party might get angry. They're the kind of person who dares to confront even County Chief Chen, so dealing with Zhao Kui would be a piece of cake.
Zhao Kui was also worried that if he told his senior brother Wu Maocai, Wu Maocai would be dragged into it as well, so he hesitated and dared not speak.
He had just become a liaison officer when County Chief Chen promoted him, and Zhao Kui didn't want to cause trouble at this critical juncture.
That's just how honest people are.
Qin Hongmei, being sensible, went and took two thousand yuan in cash.
Zhao Kui took the money and left...
David was still sitting in the car.
I've been waiting for almost an hour.
Li Taoying's newsletter has finally arrived.
"County Chief Chen, you seem to be in a very good mood tonight."
What brings you to me for tea?
It's the weekend, and you don't even spend time with your family.
Looking at his phone, David could imagine that Li Taoying on the other end of the line must be feeling extremely smug.
You think you're already attracted to her beauty?
Did you think you had it under control?
"The night is long, and I can't sleep."
I have many worries on my mind and want to find someone insightful and profound to confide in.
After much thought, I realized that only Director Li could be at this level.
"I wonder if Director Li would be so kind as to have a heart-to-heart talk with me?"
David's writing carries a clear provocative tone.
Li Taoying called directly: "Feed~"
That single "hello" was brimming with skill.
The voice was long, penetrating, and carried a hint of ambiguity and a touch of playfulness.
This all comes down to skill.
"Director Li, good evening. Have you eaten yet?"
"I ate it a long time ago. Hey, was it you who messaged me just now?"
"Hmm, who else could it be?"
"Pfft—" Li Taoying covered her mouth and laughed: "It really is you? I thought it was some new girlfriend who took your phone and was testing her rival."
"No, I posted it."
Li Taoying grinned mischievously: "This isn't like you at all. Why are you being so glib these days? Let me be frank."
"Maybe it's because something happy happened, and he's in a good mood?"
"..."
Li Taoying's heart tightened. Anything that could make this guy happy must be something that made Zhou Xiangzhang and her unhappy.
This guy seems to have something strange going on.
"County Chief Chen, if you have anything happy to share, please tell me."
"You really need to hear this, it concerns you, but I can't say it over the phone."
"What's so secretive? Can't we even talk about it on the phone?"
"Yes, it's very private. Is this a convenient time for you? I'd like to come to your house and have a good chat with you."
Li Taoying glanced at the clock on the wall; it was not yet ten o'clock at night, not too late.
Moreover, there are surveillance cameras at the entrance of the villa, so I believe that County Chief Chen Dawei will not act recklessly.
Besides, it doesn't matter if we act recklessly, Dawei is handsome, so it's not a loss.
If he really dares to act recklessly, it will make everyone's work easier in the future, and everyone will be happy.
"Sure, welcome. A friend just gave me a jar of Longjing tea a few days ago. Let's try it together."
"Okay, but I have one request."
"Um?"