Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Seeing Li Dong's nonchalant demeanor, Liu Min was also curious, "Team Leader Li, aren't you worried?"

Li Dong chuckled. "What's there to worry about?"

Liu Min subtly reminded him, "Team Leader Li, I know you're capable, but this matter might not necessarily be a good thing..."

Liu Min didn't finish her sentence; she was worried that Li Dong was too young and lacked experience in the ways of the world.

They also feared that Li Dongchun, riding high on his success, might not see the danger lurking within.

Li Dong maintained his nonchalant tone, "Don't worry, Sister Min, I understand this. They're trying to win me over not because I, Li Dong, am so capable."

"It's because the existence of the police station is an indispensable stepping stone for them on their path to power."

“What Mine Manager Pang wants is absolute control over the mine. He may not have to hold the knife himself, but he absolutely cannot let it fall into Zhao Hongbo’s hands.”

"As for Chairman Zhao, what he wants is for the mine to retain its power and not be sidelined, so naturally he needs me to show my loyalty."

"As you said, this may not necessarily be a good thing."

"But what is a blessing in disguise cannot be avoided."

"Now that I work in the mine, I can't be arrogant and offend both sides..."

Liu Min then realized that she had been worrying too much.

Li Dong's thinking was more insightful than hers, and he didn't need her to remind him at all.

Liu Min gave a wry smile. "It seems you had already made arrangements. I was just meddling in other people's business."

Li Dong hurriedly waved his hand, "Sister Min, I'm not a god, how could I have made arrangements in advance?"

"By the way, Min-jie, if it were you, what would you choose?"

This choice will determine Li Dong's future situation at the mine.

Liu Min never expected that Li Dong would ask her such an important question!

Therefore, Liu Min immediately expressed surprise, "Are you asking me?"

Li Dong nodded, speaking sincerely, "Yes, you've worked in the mine for many years, so you know the situation there better than I do."

"I've only been at the police station for two days. As a newcomer, my perspective on issues is certainly not as comprehensive as Sister Min's."

"Sister Min, could you help me analyze this?"

Liu Min stood there stunned, not because she was unwilling to help Li Dong analyze the situation.

But can Li Dong trust her about something so important?

At least on the surface, she was a person from the mine, a pawn that Hu Shengli had placed next to Li Dong, monitoring Li Dong's every move at all times.

Even after what happened last night, the relationship between the two sides has already taken a step closer.

But she hasn't completely sided with Li Dong yet. Li Dong is asking her for advice on such an important issue. Isn't he afraid that she might be setting a trap for him?

Liu Min's lips moved, but after a long while she finally managed to speak, "Team Leader Li, aren't you afraid that I might be deliberately misleading you?"

"After all... I am Director Hu's spy planted next to you, you should know that."

"And to be honest, before I came here, Hu Shengli had already instructed me to make sure you went to Mine Manager Pang's place first!"

Upon hearing this, Li Dong showed no surprise whatsoever; instead, he laughed heartily, "Sister Mei, of course I know."

“But I know even better that you are not one of them.”

"At the very least, just tell me Hu Shengli's arrangements. Doesn't that explain everything?"

"I understand the saying, 'When you're in the world, you're not in control of your own destiny.'"

"You work for Hu Shengli, perhaps to make a living, or perhaps you have your own difficulties."

"But that doesn't mean you don't have your own judgment or any bottom line."

"Trust is mutual. If I don't trust you, how can you possibly trust me?"

Liu Min felt a jolt, as if something had touched a sensitive spot deep within her heart.

Over the years, she has lived a life of extreme caution and trepidation in the mine, constantly struggling to survive amidst scandals, and has long been physically and mentally exhausted.

Did she not want to find a way out? Did she not want to escape the fate of being a pawn?

She just didn't dare to gamble before, and she even lost once, so now she's even less likely to trust others easily.

Faced with Li Dong's firm gaze, Liu Min remained silent for a long time before finally slowly raising her head. "Team Leader Li, since you trust me, I'll dare to say a few words of truth."

"Pang Shibiao and Zhao Hongbo seem to be evenly matched, but in reality, they each have their own strengths and weaknesses, and they are wary of each other."

“Pang Shibiao is the mine manager. The Pang family has been operating in the mine for many years and holds actual management power. They have a group of old subordinates who have followed them for many years and have deep roots.”

“Pang Shibiao has a lot of influence, especially in the human resources and finance departments.”

"Impossible to insert a needle into, impenetrable to water!"

"Zhao Hongbo is now the chairman of the coal group, who was parachuted in and holds the power of life and death."

"They have powerful backing, extensive resources, and a complex network of connections."

"He's trying to win you over, partly because he wants to use you as a weapon to break down Pang Shibiao's defenses and seize power."

"Secondly, we also want to use the power of the police station to stir up trouble in the mine and reshuffle the power structure!"

"As for now, there's no right or wrong in who you go to first, but there's definitely a risk involved."

Li Dong listened very attentively and did not interrupt.

As the smile in his eyes slowly faded, a thoughtful look appeared on his face.

Liu Min's analysis largely matched his own judgment, but the details Liu Min provided gave him more confidence in his strategy.

Liu Min continued, "As for how to choose, I can't give you an answer."

“Of course, your choice of Pang Shibiao is definitely better for my situation, since I have fulfilled Hu Shengli’s instructions.”

Li Dong nodded. "Okay, I understand, Sister Min, thank you!"

Liu Min was taken aback by his words, "What do you know?"

Li Dong said, "Just like Sister Min said, we must neither offend Mine Manager Pang nor Chairman Zhao."

"After all, what they want is my attitude, not my blind obedience."

Liu Min was even more confused, "Then who should I promise?"

Li Dong gave a sly smile, "I agree to everything!"

Liu Min was dumbfounded, "Why did they agree to all of them?"

Li Dong picked up his coat directly from the back of the chair. "Call the mine office for me and tell them I'm not at the police station. I have an emergency to deal with and I'll be back in about an hour."

"If Director Pang still has time to summon me, I will go directly there."

"As for Chairman Zhao, you should go back to him as well."

"I just received a notice from the mine that Mine Manager Pang wants to talk to me about an emergency situation involving security risks."

"It concerns the safety of production at the mine, so I dare not delay."

"I will go see Chairman Zhao as soon as the work at the mine is settled."

After saying this, Li Dong had already finished dressing. "Sister Min, thank you for your hard work!"

After saying that, Li Dong left the police station without looking back, and called Zhao Peng.

Liu Min stood there, only then realizing that she had been overthinking things.

Li Dong may look young, but he has already seen through the whole game in the mine!