Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Although Li Dong didn't know which side Liu Min was on, he could sense that Liu Min was moving closer to him and was intentionally providing him with some information.

As to whether Liu Min wanted to bring these things up herself, or whether someone wanted to use Liu Min to remind or warn others, Li Dong didn't care.

Li Dong was well aware that some people did not want him to disrupt the balance between the mine and the police station.

But Li Dong was even more aware that he had his own mission and purpose in coming down here this time.

Not taking sides with certain people? Not touching those who have vested interests?

How can that work!

His purpose in coming down here this time is to affect the interests of these relevant personnel!

Li Dong couldn't control what the police station was like before.

Now that he's here, we can't just stick to the old ways and let things stagnate!

Li Dong didn't stop walking. His gaze calmly swept over the noisy cafeteria entrance ahead, and a very faint smile appeared on his lips. "It's just a casual chat, Sister Liu, don't be nervous."

"By the way, Sister Liu, could you tell me about these subsidies? How much do you receive each year?"

Liu Min was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Li Dong to ask so directly.

She hesitated for a few seconds before lowering her voice and saying, "I don't know the exact figures; Director Wang is in charge of finances."

"But I heard that after deducting everyone's 'welfare' from the annual allocation, the funds are distributed every year."

"The rest were all reported as 'office expenses,' and the invoices were all provided by the mine."

Li Dong raised an eyebrow. "An invoice from the mine?"

This is clearly a tacit agreement between the police station and certain individuals at the mine, using public funds for private transactions.

No wonder the police station couldn't stand up straight in the mine; its roots were rotten long ago!

As the two entered the cafeteria, they were greeted by a cacophony of voices.

Most of the workers were wearing work clothes covered in coal dust, holding their trays and queuing up in long lines in front of the food pick-up area.

Although the mine's canteen is located on the first floor of the staff dormitory building and has a spacious area, it always has a lingering greasy smell.

Liu Min led Wang Dong to a corner, a private dining area with a police station.

Aside from the police officers, ordinary workers wouldn't go there.

Although there is a queue for meals, the food allowance is significantly better than that of ordinary coal miners.

It falls into the category of small restaurants, and you can even cook a small meal there.

Today was Li Dong's first day at work, so he definitely wouldn't get any special treatment; he just found a seat and sat down.

It was just lunchtime, and the long table was already mostly filled.

Amidst the cacophony of voices, the clatter of bowls and chopsticks clattered together.

The moment the two lined up for food, the once noisy cafeteria suddenly fell silent.

Countless gazes swept over like searchlights, finally landing on the two of them.

There was curiosity, scrutiny, and even more so, an ambiguous and disdainful gaze.

Li Dong could feel those gazes sweeping over Liu Min before quickly settling on him.

Immediately, everyone's lips curled into knowing, wicked smiles, and then they began to whisper among themselves.

"Who's that young policeman next to Liu Min? He's quite handsome."

"You're not from the local police station, are you? I've never seen you before."

"No, I heard he's a new police officer stationed at the police station. I think his surname is Li, and he's quite well-known in the Tianzhou police force."

"Tsk tsk tsk, she hooked up with him as soon as she arrived. Liu Min's skills are truly impressive."

"That guy surnamed Chen from before, he hasn't been gone long, and they've already replaced him?"

"Who can argue with that? She's got some looks, and she's having an affair with the mine's leaders. She's also made a mess of the police station."

"I heard that the reason she was transferred to the police station was because she had an affair with some leader at the mine, and his family found out and scratched her face all over."

"I can't believe it, they're so desperate, they've set their sights on the newcomers again..."

"Shh, keep your voice down. Liu Min has the backing of mine leaders."

"If they hear this, they'll make things difficult for you again!"

The discussions were neither too loud nor too soft, and there was no deliberate attempt to avoid them, just enough to reach Li Dong's ears.

Li Dong frowned almost imperceptibly and glanced at Liu Min beside him.

Seeing that she had no expression on her face, seemingly agreeing, even Li Dong didn't know whether these rumors were true or false.

However, judging from Liu Min's expression, she was clearly already used to such discussions.

After getting the food, Liu Min took a deep breath and, trying to remain calm, said to Li Dong, "Don't listen to their gossip. That's how it is at the mine; once a woman is pretty, there's a lot of idle talk."

Li Dong didn't say anything, he just nodded and followed Liu Min to sit in the corner.

Liu Min's mood seemed unaffected during the meal.

While eating, he chatted and laughed with Li Dong.

The other officers in the police station didn't come over to join in, seemingly intentionally creating an atmosphere for the two to have a private chat.

Just then, the once noisy cafeteria fell silent again.

All the workers present subconsciously looked towards the entrance of the canteen.

Two girls walked in together; the one on the left was Lin Mei, and the one on the right was Su Xiaotang.

Lin Mei wasn't particularly pretty, and she was slightly overweight.

Even without her comparison, Su Xiaotang is still a beauty.

Compared to Lin Mei, Su Xiaotang appears even more youthful and beautiful, breathtakingly gorgeous.

Not to mention in mining areas, where there are far more men than women, and far more wolves than meat.

A beauty like Su Xiaotang is a rare find, capable of instantly defeating any opponent.

Moreover, there are many young people pursuing Su Xiaotang within the mining area.

Unfortunately, Su Xiaotang seems to have a strong aversion to working in the coal mines, and there has never been any news of any scandals involving her in the mining area.

Her only two boyfriends seem to be from other industries.

In short, compared to Liu Min, the two are worlds apart.

Even Li Dong subconsciously took another look.

Liu Min wasn't angry. She introduced him from the side, "Officer Li, do you know who that is?"

"Su Xiaotang, from the finance department of Guodong Mining, is a well-known beauty in our mine."

"Most importantly, she is still single."

"Her father also worked in the mine. He died in a mining accident, and she took his place to work in the mine. It was a secure job."

"Many young men in the mine were pursuing her; the line could stretch from the finance department to the factory gate."

"What a pity, this Miss Su is too picky and doesn't like any of them."

"If Officer Li were to handle this, with your excellence and charm, I believe you would definitely be able to win over this thorny rose."

"It's a pity that Officer Li seems to already have a family?"

"However, I feel that Su Xiaotang seems to be quite interested in you. She glanced in our direction several times just now."

"Officer Li, would you like me to introduce you?"

"Even if you can't have a romantic relationship, it can still help you build connections in the mine."

Li Dong quickly lowered his head and ate his food. "Sister Liu, you must not be joking."

"I'm just a rough guy, I don't have any personal charisma."

"Didn't you see? All my colleagues at the police station are avoiding me."

"It's only because you don't mind, otherwise I would have to sit on the sidelines all day."