Chapter 228 – Mayor Xie’s new Secretary (1/2)

Afternoon.

It’s summer, and the air is dry and hot.

In the Mayor’s office, the air conditioner is blowing out cool air.

The County Government’s Office Director knocked on the door, and a soft voice said from inside. “Come in.” Yao Yi straightened her back and entered the room. He placed a file on Mayor Xie’s desk and looked at Xie Huilan, who was still reading a document. “Mayor, all the information of the candidates from the Secretary Department, are here. Let me know who you would like to meet, and I will call them over.”

Every time there is a change in the County’s leader, there will be a reshuffle of officials.

The Secretary of the Mayor played an important role, and many people were eyeing it.

Yao Yi also has his plan. Xiao Wang from the Secretary Department is close to his wife. Before Mayor Xie arrived in the County, Xiao Wang had visited Yao Yi’s house several times to send gifts. She hopes to get the position with Yao Yi’s help. As the Office Director, Yao Yi has the authority to make recommendations to the Mayor about the Secretary. Mayor Xie is new to the County and is not familiar with the officials there. So, Yao Yi purposely places Xiao Wang’s resume on the first page.

Xie Huilan put down her pen and start flipping the file.

Yao Yi said. “This is Xiao Wang. She is capable and hardworking. Although she is young, she is very mature.”

Xie Huilan scanned through Xiao Wang’s resume and smiled at Yao Yi.

Yao Yi was flustered and knew Mayor Xie had seen through him.

Xie Huilan continued to flip through the pages and then place the file on her desk. She tapped on her desk with her finger and asked. “The County’s Public Security Office Director Hu Silian had been suspended from her duties. Is her new work arrangement decided? Hmmm… get me a copy of her resume and ask her to see me.”

Yao Yi was stunned and immediately replied. “I will go and arrange the meeting now.”

After leaving the office, Yao Yi wondered. Why did Mayor Xie suddenly remember this person?

Yao Yi had only wondered for a moment. He had tried his best to help Xiao Wang, and there is nothing he can do. Yao Yi is now in an awkward position. In the past, he is on the former Mayor, Xiang Daofa, side. But after Xiang Daofa was promoted, he got to serve the new Mayor as the Office Director. Mayor Xie might feel uncomfortable and might transfer him away.

Public Security Family Quarter.

Hu Silian was sitting at home, listening to music. She wanted to dance to make herself feel better but was not in the mood.

Almost ten years of hard work had gone down the drain. Hu Silian sighed.

Hu Silian’s husband, Hu Ge, is in the kitchen preparing dinner. He felt his heart aching to see his wife losing weight over this incident. He knew his wife is unhappy with this outcome and wanted to console her. But he dare not to say anything. At home, Hu Silian is his superior, and Hu Ge must listen to her. If he consoled her and said something that made her worse, he will get a scolding from her.

Ring… ring… ring… the phone at home rang.

Hu Silian sat on the sofa and pretended not to hear it.

Hu Ge looked at Hu Silian and quickly wiped his hands and ran over to answer the call. “Hello?”

“I am calling from the County Government office. Can you get Hu Silian to the phone?”

Hu Ge was surprised and asked the other party to wait a while. He quickly waved to Hu Silian and points to the phone.

Hu Silian hesitated for a few seconds and answered. “Hello?” The other party immediately asked. “Is this Director Hu? I am Yao Yi.”

Hu Silian was surprised and replied in a softer tone. “Director Yao…”

Yao Yi said. “It’s like this. Mayor Xie wants to meet you. Come over now.”

The Mayor wanted to meet me? Hu Silian was stunned. “Director Yao, do you know why Mayor Xie wants…”

“Hahaha… It’s good news. Just go straight to the Mayor’s office.”

After hanging up, Hu Silian was still puzzled why the Mayor wants to see her. Her husband was beside her, looking at her. He is also curious about what was happening. “I also don’t know what is going on. The Mayor wants to meet me.” Hu Silian would not be surprised if Xie Huilan met her before. But she had only seen Xie Huilan from a distance and had not even spoken to her before. How come Mayor Xie wants to meet her now? This made Hu Silian worried.

Hu Ge was also nervous. “Then… are you going?”

Hu Silian gave her husband a stare. “The Mayor wants to meet you, can I choose not to go? Bring me my clothes. I will change to my suit!”

Hu Ge nodded and ran into the room to bring his wife her clothes and purse.

Hu Silian looked at herself in the mirror and adjusted her clothing. She tried to make herself look as professional as possible.

County Government.

The County Government building and the County’s Party office are located in the same compound.

On the way, Hu Silian was covered in sweat. It was due to the hot weather, and she is also nervous.

Knock, knock, knock. Hu Silian stood outside the Mayor’s office and knocks on the door.

“Come in.”

Hu Silian pushed open the door and entered. “Mayor Xie.”

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and looked at Hu Silian from top to toe. She nodded slightly. “Come in and have a seat.”

Hu Silian dare not to sit down and stood there nervously.

Xie Huilan laughed. “Don’t be so nervous. Come. Sit down first.”

Whatever is meant or predestined to happen will happen. Hu Silian had worked in the government service for many years and knew if she still behaves timidly, Mayor Xie will look down on her. So, she sat down with half her butt on the chair, and her back straightened.

Xie Huilan smiled. “I heard that you are removed from your position because of the jailbreak case. What do you think of your punishment?”

Hu Silian replied with a straight face. “Nothing. The blunder is caused by staff from the command center, and as the leader, I must take on this responsibility.”

Xie Huilan laughed and nodded. “Good.”

After chatting for a while, Xie Huilan suddenly asked. “Xiao Hu, did Director Yao told you why I want to meet you?”

Hu Silian blinked and replied. “No.”

Xie Huilan nodded and said something unexpected. “I need a secretary. Are you willing to come over to help me?”

What? Me? Secretary?

Hu Silian was shocked and couldn’t believe her ears. “You… you are… me?”

Xie Huilan crossed her legs gracefully and took a sip from her teacup. She laughed. “Haha… the title is Secretary, but it is a messenger, and there will not be an official title. If you are willing, I will give you a Deputy Office Director in the County Government. How is it? Are you willing?”

Hu Silian was stunned by this surprise. “I…, I am willing!”

Xie Huilan replied. “Alright. Report for work tomorrow morning, and the room outside my office will be your office. As for your transfer orders and other paperwork, there is no hurry. I have lots of work waiting for you. You must report for work immediately. Haha…”

Hu Silian was overjoyed. This was like striking a lottery, but she could not understand why Mayor Xie picked her. She does not have any background, didn’t send any gifts, and had even made a mistake. This was too weird! No… someone must have recommended her to Mayor Xie. If not, Mayor Xie might not even know who she is.

Who is it?

Who is the one who recommended me to Mayor Xie?

Hu Silian could not think of anyone who helped her. She immediately thanked Mayor Xie. “Thank you! I will work hard and not let you down!”

Xie Huilan waved her hand and smiled. “Don’t thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank Chief Dong.”