Chapter 225

Chapter 225

Director Wang mentioned this with some frustration. If it weren't for the urgency of the situation, she had planned to distribute these notebooks to the office staff later. After all, who doesn’t have children who need notebooks?

What a pity.

When they arrived at the office, the two male colleagues were already fully equipped and ready.

Director Wang had gathered eight young men in total.

"We must clean up every part of Wutong Street. We don’t need to worry about the doorsteps of individual households; people will take care of their own. But we must clear the snow from the roads, and also clean the doorsteps of the elderly who live alone.

We can’t let the elderly have difficulty moving around or risk falling, which would be terrible."

After giving her instructions, Director Wang quickly sent everyone off to start working.

"You female colleagues, follow me. We’ll divide into two groups and find out which households have elderly living alone. Later this afternoon, we’ll bring them some supplies.

And while we’re there, we’ll also clear the snow from their courtyards."

The tasks assigned by Director Wang were numerous, making Xiao Tang feel overwhelmed.

"Director, can I work with you when we start the tasks?" Xiao Tang asked hopefully.

"Xiao Bai will come with me, and you two will go the other way." Director Wang glanced at Xiao Tang, aware of her intentions, but knowing they were futile.

She had already proposed promoting Xiao Bai to deputy director.

It should be finalized soon.

If someone is to be promoted, it will definitely be Xiao Bai.

She works efficiently.

"Xiao Bai, let’s go."

Director Wang led Bai Xiuxiu ahead, leaving Xiao Tang so frustrated that she almost threw her enamel mug.

Xiao Song could tell that Xiao Tang was seething inside.

She tried to calm her down: "Director values Xiao Bai a lot, Xiao Tang. You shouldn’t cause trouble. Lately, I’ve noticed that Xiao Bai is a good person. Can’t we all just get along?"

"I can’t be happy about it. How long has she even been here? Everything seems to favor her. Will she get the deputy director position too?" Xiao Tang glared at her, feeling that it wasn’t her fault that Bai Xiuxiu didn’t get along with anyone.

Thinking about Zhou Jiaojiao from the neighboring Huaihua Street whom she met last night made her even more convinced.

Xiao Zhou was warm and friendly, offering pastries and calling her sister.

Her attitude towards Xiao Tang was excellent.

Such a nice person like Xiao Zhou doesn’t get along with Bai Xiuxiu either. It must be Bai Xiuxiu’s fault.

She even sent her mother-in-law to jail and made her father-in-law pay compensation to her and her husband.

She lives well herself but doesn’t care about others.

How can Director think she’s good?

Xiao Tang pondered over what Zhou Jiaojiao had said, forming some plans.

If what Xiao Zhou said is true, then...

"Xiao Tang, let’s get to work first. Don’t delay our tasks. I know you don’t like Xiao Bai, but we work together well. Don’t suddenly stir up trouble. Our office has great benefits."

Xiao Song had worked with Xiao Tang for quite some time and understood her temper.

"Alright, I got it." Xiao Tang was impatient with her advice.

On the other side, Bai Xiuxiu followed Director Wang to handle the tasks. They had developed a good rapport, and Bai Xiuxiu anticipated many things without needing instructions.

Director Wang could understand Bai Xiuxiu’s thoughts right away.

By the end of the morning, Director Wang was even more satisfied with Bai Xiuxiu.

This is exactly the kind of support she needed!

With Xiao Bai around, how could she not manage Wutong Street well?

The morning work was heavy, but the afternoon tasks were lighter.

At this moment, various streets in the county were busy, worried about bringing shame to the county.

Meanwhile, on the train heading to the provincial city,

Qi Yingying was so troubled that she couldn’t even eat the apple offered to her.

"Sister Qi, you’re still gloomy even though you’re out of the compound. We’re here on official business with a mission. You can’t keep frowning like this. Has it been that long since you missed home?"

Sitting across from her was a woman only slightly younger than Qi Yingying.

She had short hair, looking neat and tidy.

She always spoke with a smile, radiating warmth and making it hard to dislike her.

On the other side, Qi Yingying felt even more like sighing.

This was truly an impulsive decision. Her workplace had mentioned organizing visits to various counties for surprise inspections, to see how the local government offices were performing. They wanted to check if anyone was bullying others or neglecting the needs of the common people. If they found any issues, they were to document them.

If they found anything good, they were to document that as well.

She rarely left the provincial capital, considering she had Old He and three children to take care of at home.

But because of those three children, who told her to find their lost eldest brother herself, saying that mother and son share a bond, she believed them. Then, in a moment of madness, she signed up for this trip.

Once on the train, she started feeling regretful.

Would Old He... take advantage of her absence to handle He Tian's affairs?

And Xiao Wei, would she resolve things with the little tyrant from the compound while she was away?

And He Ming and He Cheng, what mischief might these two get into?

Qi Yingying wished she could fly back home; it was just too unsettling.

"Look at you? Your frown is even deeper now. I say, Sister Qi, your family lacks nothing, and all three of your children are grown up. There's no rush with work either. So why do you worry so much every day?

Just looking at you makes me feel tired."

The woman looked at Qi Yingying, thinking she was overthinking things.

Qi Yingying felt bitter inside: "Xiao Tan, every family has its own troubles. I'm not afraid to admit it, but since I've come out, I've been worried sick about what might happen at home. None of them give me peace of mind."

"I don't know much about your family situation, Sister Qi, but I remember you usually aren't keen on these trips to the countryside. Why this time?

It's winter now, and the New Year is coming soon. How could you possibly want to come out?"

Xiao Tan found it unbelievable.

Qi Yingying sighed: "I'm here to find someone. Never mind, let's not talk about this. Shouldn't we be arriving soon? We've been on this train for so long. When we get there, are we going straight to the guesthouse or meeting with the local officials?"

Although Qi Yingying knew the general process, she still needed to follow the lead of others.

Xiao Tan was in charge of this trip, so she could only ask Xiao Tan. She also hoped, perhaps, that this trip might bring her luck and reunite her with her missing son.

If that happened, she wouldn't need to go anywhere else.