Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Zhao Chenyu's gaze lingered on Song Ci for a few seconds before falling on their tightly linked arms.

A flicker of understanding crossed his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by regret.

It wasn't any other emotion, but simply envy and self-deprecation.

The fact that Song Ci's wife, with such a refined demeanor, would personally drive to the mine to pick up her husband after get off work shows just how important Li Dong is to her.

In contrast, his pursuit of Ma Xiaotang still seems a long way off.

Thinking of this, Zhao Chenyu was momentarily lost in thought until Ma Xiaotang coughed lightly beside him, which brought him back to his senses. He quickly composed himself and said, "So it's my sister-in-law."

"Hello, sister-in-law, I'm Zhao Chenyu, a brother that Brother Dong just met today."

"I feel like I met Brother Dong too late. We share the same interests and are kindred spirits. I drank a few too many drinks tonight, so please forgive me, sister-in-law."

"I've always heard Dong-ge talk about his wife, but I never imagined she was so beautiful. Dong-ge really wasn't lying to me."

Song Ci blinked her beautiful eyes and asked with a hint of amusement, "Oh, what did your brother Dong say about me?"

Zhao Chenyu chuckled, "What else can I say? Of course, I'll say your sister-in-law is beautiful..."

Song Ci looked at Li Dong, her eyes sharpening. "Is that really what you said?"

Li Dong quickly put on a pleading expression, "Really!"

While joking, Li Dong also introduced Song Ci, "I won't introduce Mine Manager Pang, you already know him."

"This is Mr. Zhao, the son of Zhao Hongbo, chairman of Guodong Mining."

"This is Ma Xiaotang. She works at the mine office now and is from our street. Our two families are old acquaintances."

Song Ci was unaware of Ma Xiaotang's existence, and Li Dong did not offer any further explanation.

However, with Song Ci's intelligence, she still sensed something unusual in Li Dong's few words.

The simpler Li Dong's description, the more it suggests that their relationship is unusual.

The phrase "old acquaintance" probably doesn't encompass everything.

Another thing is that Ma Xiaotang is very beautiful. She would be fine anywhere else, but in a place like Guodong Mine, she would definitely be the most beautiful girl in the factory.

Despite Ma Xiaotang's deliberate attempt to conceal it, Song Ci could clearly sense a subtle hostility in the other woman's gaze.

The hostility was most obvious, especially when I had just gotten off the bus.

It's only now that we're closer that they've gradually become more restrained.

Previously, Song Ci hadn't thought much of it, simply regarding it as a comparison between women.

But as Li Dong looked over, the grievance and resentment in Ma Xiaotang's eyes could not escape her notice.

Song Ci nodded slightly and gave Ma Xiaotang a gentle smile. "Miss Ma, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"It's rare to find someone who is both a long-time neighbor and an old acquaintance."

"Now that Li Dong is working at the mine, I'll have to trouble you to take good care of him."

"If you have the chance to go back to the old house in the future, I'll treat you to a meal."

Despite Ma Xiaotang's deliberate attempt to appear composed, she was still completely disarmed by Song Ci's single glance. Her fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, and she forced a smile. "Okay!"

“Dong Ge and I have known each other since we were little, we are childhood friends, and I often hear Dong Ge mention you.”

"Next time you come to the old street, it's my turn to treat you to a meal."

Ma Xiaotang's words were merely a facade, implying that she was close to Li Dong and had known about Song Ci's existence for a long time.

However, this feigned composure seemed somewhat laughable in front of Song Ci.

Zhao Chenyu stood to the side, looking at Ma Xiaotang's slightly awkward appearance and then at Song Ci's calm and composed aura, and felt increasingly uncomfortable.

Although he knew perfectly well that Ma Xiaotang didn't like him and that her heart wasn't with him.

Seeing that she was at a disadvantage in front of Song Ci, Zhao Chenyu couldn't help but try to smooth things over, "Sister-in-law, Xiao Tang is shy and not very good at talking, please don't mind her."

Song Ci glanced at Zhao Chenyu with a half-smile, then looked at Li Dong, vaguely guessing what was going on.

As for Lin Mei, she had already hidden to the side.

As Ma Xiaotang's best friend, she was the loudest in her urging, trying to get Ma Xiaotang to take Li Dong away. She even cheered her on and tried her best to urge her on.

But now that they've seen Song Ci in person, how could they dare say anything more?

Not only was she not afraid at all, but she was even secretly worried for Ma Xiaotang, and prayed that her best friend would not do anything reckless.

Given the powerful aura Song Ci is currently displaying, if Ma Xiaotang dares to reveal even the slightest ambition...

Lin Mei had no doubt that Song Ci would utterly annihilate Ma Xiaotang on the spot, leaving him completely defeated.

As for Liu Min, she stood not far away, not thinking of comparing herself to Liu Min at all, but instead feeling ashamed and inferior.

Compared to Song Ci's radiant brilliance, Liu Min even felt that she was not qualified to step forward.

She had even considered using her beauty to help herself get out of her predicament.

Looking back now, such ideas seem rather ridiculous.

With such an outstanding wife by his side, how could Li Dong possibly be interested in this withered woman?

Ignoring the complex thoughts of the women, Li Dong finally introduced, "This is my superior, the director of the police station..."

Before Li Dong could finish speaking, Song Ci took the initiative to speak, "Director Wang, hello."

As she spoke, Song Ci released Li Dong's arm and reached out her hand.

Song Ci only responded politely to the others before.

After all, the other party had no work dealings with Li Dong; they were just friends.

But the person in front of him was different; he was Li Dong's direct superior.

In other words, Li Dong's future prospects at the police station will depend on the other party's support and cultivation.

Wang Qinghai responded politely, "Miss Song, have you met me before?"

Song Ci explained, "When I came to the mine for an interview last time, I first contacted the police station."

“You weren’t there at the time; another team leader from the police station received me.”

Wang Qinghai suddenly realized, "Oh, I remember now, you are Director Song from the Tianzhou office of the police network?"

Song Ci nodded. "That's right, it's me."

While sighing, Wang Qinghai couldn't help but think to himself, "Comparison is the thief of joy, and comparison is the thief of joy!"

Although everyone is a director, they are actually worlds apart.

He served in the police force for many years, only reaching the position of director near retirement, and even then, he would have to retire in less than two years.

But what about Song Dynasty poetry?

He looked to be in his early twenties at most, a recent graduate, yet he had become the resident director of the police network at such a young age, on the same level as me.

Holding Song Ci's hand, Wang Qinghai unconsciously tightened his grip, his tone full of genuine praise, "The younger generation surpasses the older!"

"Director Song has achieved so much at such a young age; his future is limitless."

"No wonder Team Leader Li has such a high level of ideological awareness; it turns out that Director Song is constantly giving him instructions at home."

"Team Leader Li is so lucky to have a wife like you!"