Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Zhong Yuemin frowned slightly, and his eyes became deep, as if his thoughts had drifted far away. The whole scene fell into silence. No one spoke for a while, and the air seemed to be frozen. There was a faint sense of awkwardness that made people feel a little uncomfortable.

At this moment, Director Zhao of the Beijing Office, who had been silently observing Zhong Yuemin's reaction, suddenly raised the corners of his mouth and revealed a barely perceptible smile.

He opened his lips slightly and said in a gentle and magnetic voice, "Teacher Zhong, I have to say that these two children in your family are so lovable! Not only are they pretty and cute, but their well-behaved and sensible appearance makes people want to get close to them. The most important thing is that you have educated them so well. They are polite to others, and they are thorough and careful in their work. The impression they leave on people is simply too deep!"

Hearing Director Zhao's praise, Zhong Yuemin finally came back to his senses. He smiled and waved his hands, and responded modestly, "Oh, Director Zhao, you are too kind! Please don't praise them so much, otherwise these two little guys will be so proud that their tails will be lifted up to the sky."

However, despite his humble words, one could clearly see a flash of pride in Zhong Yuemin's eyes.

Seeing Zhong Yuemin being so polite, Director Zhao quickly put away his smile and said seriously, "Teacher Zhong, I am not kidding you. Every word I say is the truth from my heart! As far as the many families I have come into contact with are concerned, I have never seen any children who are as well-educated and polite as your two children. Nowadays, many children are wild and naughty, not as obedient and sensible as your children. So, you really deserve credit for raising these children to be like this!"

Secretary Liu, who was standing by, smiled and enthusiastically joined in the praise. He said to Teacher Zhong sincerely, "Teacher Zhong, you and Comrade Zhou Xiaobai are really amazing! Look, two Yanda college students emerged at once. I'm afraid this is extremely rare in the whole country!"

Hearing this praise, Zhong Yuemin quickly waved his hands, a modest smile appeared on his face, and he replied softly, "Oh, Secretary Liu, you are really flattering me! It's not that great at all. We are just lucky, lucky."

While chatting and laughing, Director Zhao had already calmly guided the topic, making the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.

Zhong Yuemin even changed two cups of tea. The few of them were still chatting casually, but it was obvious that the distance between them had been shortened a lot.

This is the brilliance of Director Zhao. He can always detect changes in subtle details, resolve awkwardness in an appropriate way, and lead the conversation to a climax.

The three of them sat quietly in the spacious and bright living room. Time passed by, but Zhou Xiaobai still didn't come back.

Zhong Yuemin raised his wrist to look at his watch from time to time, thinking secretly in his heart.

Finally, Zhong Yuemin slowly stood up and said with a hint of apology on his face, "Secretary Liu, Director Zhao, we have been waiting for a long time, but there is still no sign of Xiaobai. In my opinion, she will be busy until very late today! Otherwise, let's not wait for her. I will treat you two to a simple meal in the restaurant. How about it?"

Upon hearing this, Secretary Liu exchanged glances with Director Zhao beside him. Director Zhao nodded slightly and said, "Teacher Zhong, you are too polite! However, there is no rush for the meal. To be honest, we came to visit you today. In addition to wanting to meet Comrade Zhou Xiaobai, we also have an important matter that we would like to trouble you to do us a favor."

"You want my help?" Zhong Yuemin frowned slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. "I'm just an ordinary teacher. I really don't know how I can help you?" He said, shaking his head gently.

Director Zhao smiled. "Teacher Zhong, you are too modest. The thing is, we happened to hear that you and Section Chief Lin were classmates, so we came here to inquire about some information from you."

"Chief Lin?" Zhong Yuemin felt a little confused by this sudden topic. His mind went blank for a moment and he was completely confused.

Secretary Liu, who was standing nearby, saw this and quickly reminded her, "It's Lin Shufang, Section Chief Lin."

"Lin Shufang?" Zhong Yuemin was stunned at first, then he nodded as if he remembered something. "Oh, it's her! That's right, we used to be classmates."

After hearing this, Secretary Liu and Director Zhao looked at each other, and the smiles on their faces instantly became brighter and brighter, as if they were blooming flowers. "Haha, that's great! It seems that we didn't find the wrong person after all."

Zhong Yuemin looked at Secretary Liu and Director Zhao in confusion, with an inexplicable premonition in his heart. Secretary Liu looked solemn, as if what he was about to say was of great importance.

"Teacher Zhong, this is what happened," Secretary Liu finally spoke, his tone revealing a hint of urgency. "Our county has a very important application document, which was sent from the province to the ministry half a year ago. However, up until now, the ministry has not given any response. We have been waiting and waiting, and as the New Year is approaching, there is still no news about this document. This makes us very anxious."

Zhong Yuemin frowned slightly, as if he understood something, but remained silent.

Secretary Liu continued, "Later, Director Zhou found out that this document had actually been in Director Lin's hands. So we would like to ask you to come forward and help us communicate with Director Lin to see if we can get Director Lin to deal with this document as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Zhong Yuemin finally understood their intention. He pointed at himself and asked in disbelief, "Me?"

"Yes, Mr. Zhong," Secretary Liu said sincerely, "I know this may be difficult for you, but I really came here with the trust of 80 villagers in the county. If we fail this time, I will really let down the villagers in the county! Tell me, how can we go back with dignity?"

Zhong Yuemin waved his hands hastily and explained, "Secretary Liu, you misunderstood. Lin Shufang and I are just ordinary classmates, and we are not close friends. Moreover, this matter involves the internal operation of government departments, and I am afraid I can't do anything about it."

Secretary Liu waved his hand and interrupted eagerly, "Teacher Zhong, please don't rush to refuse! After our investigation and understanding, we found that Section Chief Lin is a person who values ​​feelings and cherishes old times! Especially for classmates, she cherishes them even more. And you happen to be her old classmate! So, this relationship is simply a golden brick that can knock on the door! As long as you are willing to personally go and communicate with Section Chief Lin, I firmly believe that with the deep friendship between you two, Section Chief Lin will definitely give you this face."

At this time, Director Zhao also quickly echoed. "That's right, Mr. Zhong! Please be kind and help our fellow countrymen and brothers and sisters in Jinqiu County! In fact, we know very well in our hearts that it is indeed a bit rash and abrupt to suddenly make such a request to you. But there is really no better way to think of it at the moment! This document is of great significance and vital importance to our county. If it cannot be approved in time, then many projects that are being promoted in our county will be forced to stagnate and cannot be carried out smoothly."

Seeing that Zhong Yuemin remained silent, Director Zhao couldn't help but feel anxious. He took a deep breath and then added, "Teacher Zhong, please think more about the elders and folks in our county! After thinking about it, we feel that you are the only one who can take on this important task and complete this arduous task! Besides, many of these projects were originally proposed and actively promoted by Comrade Zhou Xiaobai. If they are aborted halfway because of this little setback, wouldn't it be a pity?"

After hearing what Secretary Liu said, Zhong Yuemin was so angry that he almost passed out. He stared with wide eyes and asked angrily, "What's the reason? Why put such a big hat on my head? If I don't help, will I become the eternal sinner of the people of Jinqiu County?"

Secretary Liu's heart tightened when he saw Zhong Yuemin's face turn so ugly, but he quickly put on a smile and apologized. "Teacher Zhong, please don't be angry. You also know that people from our small place, if they don't have some connections with the higher-ups, they can't even touch the door of the ministry!

Those leaders won't see anyone they don't know, we're really at our wits' end! That's why we have to come to you for help. This matter is actually not a problem for you at all. You just need to ask Director Lin to send out the suppressed document. It's just a piece of cake!"

Zhong Yuemin was furious after hearing this, and cursed inwardly: "You guys went to the department to ask for money, it's none of my business! And you had to drag me into this, really, really..."

But due to his face and the occasion, Zhong Yuemin forced himself to hold back and did not lose his temper on the spot.

In fact, this matter is not difficult in essence, and it is a piece of cake for Lin Shufang.

Zhong Yuemin only needs to say hello to Lin Shufang. After all, given the relationship between them, Lin Shufang will definitely do him a favor.

Of course, if he really couldn't find Lin Shufang to help, it would not be difficult for him to solve this problem with his own abilities and resources.

However, at this moment, Zhong Yuemin deliberately pretended to be embarrassed and frowned and said, "Secretary Liu, Director Zhao, you should all know that Lin Shufang and I are just ordinary classmates, and so many years have passed, and we have never had any contact with each other. Maybe at this moment, she has already forgotten me and can't recognize who I am at all!"

After experiencing the ups and downs of his previous life, Zhong Yuemin is no longer the simple-minded and rash fool he used to be.

No matter who makes the request or what the request is, Zhong Yuemin will no longer agree to it without thinking as he did before.

Instead, they first exaggerate the difficulty of the matter as much as possible, and then decide whether to lend a helping hand depending on the circumstances.

Because Zhong Yuemin knew very well that if he foolishly agreed to it, even if it was successfully done in the end, the other party might not be grateful to him.

But if he ultimately fails to accomplish the task, not only will the other party not appreciate it, they may even feel resentful and blame him for not doing his job well.

As Lao Tzu once said: "If you make promises lightly, you will have little credibility."

If a person promises others something too easily, he must not have enough credibility. People without credibility will find it difficult to gain the trust of others, and will not have friends or success in their careers.

Secretary Liu saw Zhong Yuemin's concerns and said anxiously, "Teacher Zhong, we are well aware of the difficulty of this matter, but please give it a try for the sake of the people of Jinqiu County and Comrade Zhou Xiaobai. Your help is of great significance to us and is related to the development of the entire Jinqiu County."

Zhong Yuemin shook his head and smiled bitterly, sighing, "Secretary Liu, this burden is indeed not light, and I feel the pressure. I will naturally try my best, but some things cannot be solved by enthusiasm alone. I also have to carefully consider the risks involved."

Upon seeing this, Director Zhao immediately expressed his position: "Teacher Zhong, please rest assured that we will fully cooperate with your actions. As long as there is a need, we will do our best to provide support."

"Teacher Zhong, just go ahead and give it a try. When we encounter difficulties, we can face them together and solve them together. Even if the final result is not satisfactory, at least we have tried our best and we will not have any regrets."

Zhong Yuemin sighed, somewhat helplessly. "I'm just afraid that I'll fail everyone's trust."

Secretary Liu was delighted to see that Zhong Yuemin's attitude seemed to be slightly softened, and quickly seized the opportunity to continue to persuade him. "Teacher Zhong, we all know your difficulties very well! But this matter is really crucial and of great significance to our Jinqiu County! Speaking of which, this is also a major event that Comrade Zhou Xiaobai always keeps in mind and never forgets. So I implore you to help me no matter what. If you have any needs or difficulties, just ask."

Zhong Yuemin couldn't help but sigh again, looking somewhat helpless and entangled. "Well, well, now that we've come to this point, I'll give it a try. But let me be frank, if I still can't accomplish this, don't blame me, after all, my ability is really limited."

When Secretary Liu heard this, he burst into laughter. "Oh, Teacher Zhong, what are you talking about? We can't thank you enough, so how can we blame you? As long as you can do your best, no matter what the result is, we will remember your friendship."