Chapter 231

Chapter 231

When Zhou Jiaojiao heard they were leaving, she became extremely resistant.

She awkwardly searched for excuses to stay and hurriedly said to Director Du, "Director Du, shouldn't we also talk with the leaders?"

Director Du looked at her in shock, wondering what she was thinking.

How dare she?

Just after offending them, she actually wanted to push forward—what was going on in her head?

"There's no need to accompany us. We'll be conducting our investigation soon. Please continue with your work; you don't need to worry about us." Director Tan smiled warmly and refused Zhou Jiaojiao's suggestion in a very friendly tone.

Zhou Jiaojiao felt extremely anxious.

"Big Sister, look..."

"I'm also getting ready to work," Bai Xiuxiu knew what Zhou Jiaojiao was thinking. The more Zhou Jiaojiao feared, the more stable their plan would become.

Last night, Qinghe had already discussed it with her. Now that they had met the He family, they didn't plan to go back with them.

And Zhou Jiaojiao would certainly, out of unease, start making outrageous demands from He Youde. If he got too desperate, he might act recklessly, not thinking about resolving things calmly.

At that point, Zhou Jiaojiao wouldn't be able to extricate herself either.

Neither He Youde nor Zhou Jiaojiao could be let off.

As for the He family, they only wanted the benefits from the He family; they wouldn't touch the mess they left behind.

"Director Wang, shall we go?" Bai Xiuxiu looked at Director Wang, hoping she would cooperate.

Director Wang was somewhat surprised that she wasn't trying to build a rapport with Director Tan. After all, it would be good for Director Tan to remember her.

However, she had worked with Xiao Bai many times before and knew there must be some compelling reason.

Without overthinking it, Director Wang immediately agreed, "Sure. Director Tan, we'll be on our way."

And she started to leave.

Qi Yingying felt anxious and wanted to chase after Bai Xiuxiu to ask where her husband was and if she could see him.

Or if she could visit their home.

But asking now would make Xiao Tan suspicious.

That wouldn't be good.

Her relationship with Old He was known to be good. As for the matter with her son, she didn't want everyone at work to know until she confirmed whether he was indeed her son.

Especially since she needed to find her son herself. These tasks should be handled by Old He; if she did it, people would start guessing.

There were many people who looked alike. She couldn't overreact just because someone mentioned it.

What if Bai Xiuxiu was just trying to establish a connection?

Since Xiao Tan knew Director Wang, she would follow Xiao Tan's movements.

With this thought, Qi Yingying calmed down.

She smiled and started chatting with Xiao Tan, "Xiao Tan, I never knew you knew someone working at the street office here."

"I thought she had quit, considering how meticulous Wang Jie is about everything. She even told me last time that she wanted to change positions. Didn't expect her to still be at the street office. Sister Qi, why don't you go to Wutong Street?"

"Or maybe the undercover team could check it out?"

Xiao Tan thought it would be better to avoid risks.

"We're just two people, and you haven't said anything inappropriate to her. Besides, we're just here to see how these street offices operate. Xiao Tan, don't be so nervous.

Why don't we both go to Wutong Street this afternoon?

Actually, I quite like that girl named Bai Xiuxiu. She's so young yet so ambitious.

And Director Wang seems to value her highly. Unless they're relatives, she must be very talented.

She's also pretty. I really want to talk to her again.

Maybe I can ask her how she stays so motivated and learn something for my daughter."

Qi Yingying tried hard to come up with a plausible excuse.

Xiao Tan looked puzzled, wondering if it was true. Didn't she dislike the girl just a moment ago?

Xiao Tan didn't understand, but since Sister Qi had said it, she couldn't refuse.

"Alright, Sister Qi, we'll go there this afternoon."

Xiao Tan didn't ask further, as they were supposed to move around anyway, and she readily agreed.

Qi Yingying was very satisfied.

On the other side, when Bai Xiuxiu returned to the street office with Director Wang, everyone had been at work for quite some time.

Xiao Tang had been grumbling in her heart for quite some time and even told Xiao Song that Bai Xiuxiu hadn't come over.

Then she saw Director Wang and Bai Xiuxiu arriving together.

Jealousy surged in her heart.

Director Wang must have taken Bai Xiuxiu somewhere again.

Why?

She was the one who came first!

"Everyone, today's work is no different from usual. Although there are inspections, we've been doing well, so we have nothing to fear. Even if someone holds a grudge because we didn't favor them in handling matters on our street,

we have records of everything. No one can wrong us."

Director Wang spoke to the few people in the room, trying to reassure them and prevent any unease.

Xiao Tang didn't care about this; she just stared at Bai Xiuxiu: "Director, why is Xiao Bai with you today? Isn't she late?"

"Xiao Bai? I took her to a meeting. I needed someone to take notes today, and everyone could bring someone along. So I brought Xiao Bai. She's been helping me recently and knows my habits well."

Director Wang's attitude was casual.

"Xiao Bai, go back to your work."

Hearing this, Bai Xiuxiu ignored the others' gazes and returned to her seat.

Beside her, Xiao Tang's glare could scare a few children.

Bai Xiuxiu didn't have time to bother with Xiao Tang. She wanted to learn more about Wutong Street instead.

Although Director Wang wanted to promote her and send her to the provincial city, she would eventually go there with Qinghe, using the He family as a stepping stone.

But as they say,

you need to be strong yourself.

She needed to do more work and gain more experience.

This little episode quickly passed as everyone got busy.

By the time it was almost dark, the street office had already closed.

Qi Yingying and Director Tan arrived then.

When they came, most people had already left.

As soon as they arrived, Qi Yingying saw the man standing by the entrance, riding a bicycle.

He looked somewhat like her.

And he came at this time.

Moreover, his eyes were very similar to Old He's.

Could it be such a coincidence?

Qi Yingying's heart raced with nervousness and excitement.

At this moment, Director Wang came out and greeted Wang Qinghe with a smile: "It's Xiao Wang, here to pick up Xiao Bai again?"

Wang Qinghe nodded.

Director Tan also greeted Director Wang: "Sister Wang, you're off work now?"

While they were talking, Qi Yingying walked over to Wang Qinghe, slightly nervous: "Young comrade, are you Bai Xiuxiu's partner?"