Volume 2: Feng Xi Arrives Chapter 13 You're Really the Principal

  Mei Xiaofang sat awkwardly to one side, she originally didn't want to come, but Zhu Daying dragged her along and coaxed her with a few words about the tricks of getting along well with their leader, after softening her up, Mei Xiaofang had no choice but to give in.

  Three big men drinking, Zhu Da Ying is no different from the men, this is not, casually started talking about some women who use tricks to avoid getting married, some words are really unbearable, Mei Xiao Fang's face turned bright red, wanting to find a seam in the ground to drill into.

  "Mr. Mei, I heard you're still substituting for classes?" Lu Zhong suddenly asked.

  Mei Xiaofang was taken aback and nodded slightly.

  Zhu Da Ying, who was originally telling a half-yellow joke, stopped abruptly, and Zhang Ming Sheng and He Xiao Zhang, who were laughing, also sat up straight.

  Zhang Mingsheng's heart skipped a beat, Lu Chu had worked at the grassroots level before, but it was clear that he was not in the style of a grassroots cadre, and did not like to use off-color jokes to liven up the atmosphere at the wine table.

  Principal He chuckled and said: "Xiao Mei, quickly pour Lu Chu a cup of wine. Lu Chu, you're familiar with the municipal leaders, your little matter is just one sentence."

  Principal He's "Municipal Bureau" naturally refers to the Municipal Education Bureau. Principal He's words are not empty, and Lu Zhong has been visiting the Municipal Education Bureau so frequently that he is almost breaking down their door threshold. He has become familiar with the leaders of the Education Bureau.

  Principal He called Zhu Da Ying to call Mei Xiao Fang over, which was to cater to Lu Zhong's preferences, because in the sedan chair, Lu Zhong asked a few questions about Mei Xiao Fang's situation, Principal He pondered and thought that Lu Zhong had taken a liking to Mei Xiao Fang, so he called her over to keep him company for a drink, thinking it wouldn't be a bad thing.

  Heard Principal He call himself to toast with Lu Zhong, Mei Xiaofang was stunned for a moment and said: "I, I don't know how to drink."

  Principal He slightly frowned: "You silly girl, why are you so unreasonable? No one is born knowing how to drink."

  Zhu Daying poured a full cup of white wine and handed it to Mei Xiaofang, smiling and saying: "That's right, Principal He is right, no one is born to drink wine, this wine, just close your eyes and down it goes, my first time drinking wine was also like that."

  "I, I really can't!" Mei Xiaofang's eyes were welling up with tears, the clear liquid in her cup seemed to be spinning, and the strong smell of alcohol was making her feel nauseous. Mei Xiaofang could even imagine that if she just touched her lips to it, she would probably throw up.

  Looking at Mei Xiaofang's eyes brimming with tears, Principal He's heart was moved by her lovely appearance. This little flower is really pure and innocent.

  Principal He drank a lot, got drunk and laughed: "Xiao Mei, I'll help you." He reached out to take the wine in front of Mei Xiaofang, gulped down more than half of it, leaving only a small amount at the bottom, put it back and said with a smile: "Isn't this done? This is called Fu Gen'r, come on, toast to Lu Chu!"

  Zhang Mingsheng just smiled and thought to himself, "This old thing, making people swallow your saliva, and still can't say anything nice."

  Mei Xiaofang's face turned red, and she shook her head vigorously.

  Looking at her charming appearance, Principal He's heart was slightly moved, and he smiled: "Hurry up, listen to me, don't keep Lu Chu waiting." These words carried a hint of drunkenness, with an inexplicable ambiguity.

  Mei Xiaofang, such a simple-minded person, also felt that it was inappropriate. She suddenly stood up and said: "I... I'm leaving."

  Principal He was taken aback, furrowed his brow: "You say this girl, how come she's so stubborn? You, your lectures are not good, and you're not a good person either. I think, you'd better quit, pack up and go home!"

  Zhang Mingsheng saw that things were getting worse and could only step in to mediate, clearing his throat and saying: "Xiao Mei, sit down, if you can't drink then eat some dishes. Later, I'll get a bottle of drinks for you to toast Lü Chu." He also smiled at Lü Zhong and said: "Lü Chu, don't take offense, country people have limited knowledge."

  Principal He was a bit drunk, especially after just pointing at the scenery with Lu Chu in the city, his head was very excited. He was the principal of Qingwa Sub-district, not under Zhang Mingsheng's management. With the help of wine, he hummed and said: "What drink? Mei Xiaofang, either you accompany Lu Chu for a cup now, or you get out tomorrow!"

  Zhang Mingsheng's face sank slightly, but Principal He had already brought Lu Zhong out, so he couldn't say anything else.

  Mei Xiaofang's eyes welled up with tears, torn between her dignity and the mouths to feed - her younger brother and sister, as well as her paralyzed mother who relied on her salary. She was unable to make a decision, indecisive.

  Lu Zhong smiled and patted Principal He's shoulder, saying: "Old He, is the quality of your teachers' team just like drinking wine?"

  Principal He, feeling quite close to Lu Zhong after their conversation, chuckled and said with a smile: "This, this is one aspect."

  Lu Zhong nodded slightly and said, "I understand. Old He, I'll give you two choices too. First, you can submit your resignation letter yourself tomorrow; second, after I return to the city, I'll get the higher-ups to issue a document telling you to get out!"

  Principal He smiled and said, "Lu Chu is trying to lift me up..." But in the end, he added emphasis with a surprised tone, and immediately looked at Lu Zhen with a shocked expression.

  Zhu Da Ying and Mei Xiao Fang were also shocked, staring at Lu Zhong.

  It turned out to be Zhang Mingsheng. Although he had heard rumors about Lu Zhong before, he didn't expect that this guy was really ruthless and would turn his face without any emotion. Just a moment ago, they were still calling each other brothers, but now they didn't even leave a bit of face for each other and tore their relationship apart.

  Lu Zhong snorted: "I was trying to promote you, but I really can't figure out whether you're the principal or a pervert. Can someone like you be a role model? What kind of thing are you?! Pointing at the door: "Get out of here immediately!"

  Principal He's face turned as red as a pig's liver, and he sobered up by more than half. He stuttered: "Lu Chu..., how can you speak like this..."

  Lu Zhong furrowed his brow and said: "Are you leaving or not? You want me to take action?"

  Zhang Mingsheng was startled and quickly got up, pulling Principal He out of the room. It seemed like they were discussing something outside.

  Zhu Daying and Mei Xiaofang were both stunned by the sudden change in front of them, and it wasn't until several minutes later when Zhang Mingsheng turned around that they still hadn't come back to their senses.

  "Lu Chu, Old He is drunk, don't take it to heart." Zhang Mingsheng accompanied with a smile and quickly made excuses. He had been waiting to see Old He make a fool of himself, but when Old He really did make a fool of himself, Zhang Mingsheng was also taken aback. This Lu Chu was indeed as rumored, a living ancestor, someone you couldn't afford to offend.

  Lu Zhong nodded and said: "Secretary Zhang, I wasn't joking just now. Can you help me pass on a message? If he doesn't resign voluntarily, it will be troublesome."

  Zhang Mingshen's back felt slightly cool, he understood Lu Zhong's meaning, if Old He didn't resign, Lu Zhong wouldn't let it go easily, and would definitely stir up trouble for him in the city. As a district headmaster, if someone was targeted by the municipal bureau, they would be like an ant, and once the investigation started, who knows what would come out, wouldn't that be troublesome?

  Zhang Mingsheng gave Zhu Daying a signal, "Daying, you and Xiaomei go outside to get some stir-fried dishes, fill your stomachs, then send Xiaomei home, I'll drink with Lu Chu for a bit."

  Zhu Da Ying didn't dare say anything now, she just realized that the Lu Chu from the city was indeed from the city and was too formidable. Old He was scolded like a grandson and didn't dare retort. Perhaps in their eyes, the lower-level cadres were almost like grandsons anyway? They did the most tiring work, suffered the most scolding, and received the least money.

  Mei Xiaofang stared blankly at Lu Zhong for a while before being pulled out by Zhu Daying.

  After they left, Lu Zhong smiled slightly and said, "Let's drink our own."

  Zhang Mingsheng nodded slightly, feeling a bit more at ease, and even somewhat flattered.

  ……

  An Yi Ming and others seemed to need to stay for a few more days. The next day, after Lu Zhong made a phone call to Huang Lao, he rushed back to Wushan. Then, he went to the suburbs with another rural research team for a few more days.

  At around two o'clock in the afternoon, Lu Zhong returned to Gu Wei and was immediately called into Huang Lao's office.

  Cheng Mingyuan, deputy director, was also chatting in Huang's office.

  "Xiao Lu, you're back just in time." Old Huang smiled and beckoned to Lu Zhong, saying: "There's something that needs your attention, it's about regulating the cultural market, specifically you should discuss it with Comrade Mingyuan."

  Lu Zhong didn't understand, so he just nodded.

  Huang Lao smiled and said: "Little Lu, Mingyuan comrade has high hopes for you, don't disappoint his expectations."

  Director Cheng smiled and said: "Huang Lao endured the pain of cutting love, willing to lend his beloved to me, that's the noble and heroic spirit."

  "It's all internal affairs, no need to distinguish between yours and mine."

  Director Cheng smiled and said yes.

  Huang Lao said to Lu Zhong: "You go, Ming Yuan will tell you about the specific work."

  Lu Zhong could only nod in agreement.

  Out of Huang Lao's office, Director Cheng immediately explained to Lu Zhong that the Municipal CPPCC's attention to the cultural market had been highly valued by the Municipal Party Committee, and the Municipal Party Committee had issued a document ordering relevant departments to standardize the order of the cultural market.

  The newly established Cultural Market Management Division of the Municipal Bureau of Culture is taking the lead, with law enforcement personnel from public security, industry and commerce departments working together to crack down on pornography and illegal publications, and standardize the cultural market.

  The municipal party committee also hopes that the municipal CPPCC can dispatch personnel to supervise and guide this grand event, provide valuable opinions, guidance, and fill in the gaps.

  Several directors of the Municipal Committee met and consulted with Old Huang, deciding that Lu Zhong would lead a team of young people from the committee office to participate in this action.

  It was Director Cheng Mingyuan who nominated Lu Zhong.

  Director Cheng instructed Lu Zhong a few more words and finally smiled and said: "Little Lu, work hard, I'm watching you."

  ……

  At night, unexpectedly two uninvited guests came to our residential area.

  Huang Zixuan, with Xiao Li in his arms, who was holding a bouquet of flowers, arrived at the entrance of the building when Lu Zhong drove up. They were already waiting for him by the gate, and a sleek Toyota Crown was parked beside them, attracting countless envious glances from the neighborhood.

  When Huang Zixuan saw Lu Zhong get off the car, he walked over with a smile and warmly tried to put his arm around Lu Zhong's shoulder. "Zhongzi, you're getting more handsome!"

  Lu Zhong brushed his hand aside and said, "Something's up? Let's go upstairs and talk."

  Huang Zixuan gave a thumbs up, "National cadre, awesome! Brother Zhēnzi, you know that if nothing's wrong, I really don't want to get close to you, aren't you afraid of being bitten by me?!"

  Chattering incessantly, she followed Lu Zhong upstairs.

  Lu Zhong actually knew that although Huang Zixuan always put on a pretentious act in front of him, he was actually doing very well in business. From Wushan to the provincial capital, he had a foothold in many industries. In Wushan, he was an undisputed little overlord in the business world. Although his assets were definitely not comparable to those of Lu Zhong's elder sister, in this economically developed special zone that was Wushan, he could be considered one of the local rich men who were worth counting.

  In front of outsiders, he is Huang Zong, a high-ranking official who holds people's lives in his hands.

  It's because I've seen him being unlucky in front of Huang Lao, so I pretended to be close to him with a flattering face, wanting to get rid of me, but unexpectedly, I was caught by myself instead.

  If it were the other way around and he was now the one being taken down by me, then in front of me, who knows how ruthless and merciless he would be.