The leader is my girlfriend

Liu Miaomiao, who had been observing the situation from the sidelines, breathed a sigh of relief and quickly stepped forward to smooth things over. She apologized to the village chief, "I'm so sorry, Uncle Village Chief. We do have a limited amount of camera film for this interview, and we need to save material for other interviews, so..."

"Oh, it's okay. I understand. There's really nothing to take pictures of in our small village. There are just these shabby houses and dirt roads. I guess no one would like to see them if you take pictures of them. Let's not waste them." The village chief responded with a smile on his face. Fortunately, he didn't take any pictures. If he had, he would have to reconsider whether to let them go.

Listening to the village chief's words, Liu Miaomiao expressed her apology again.

At this time, Zhang Ping came in with a woman. The village chief looked over and immediately introduced them.

"This is Teacher Haiyan, you can interview her."

"Okay." Liu Miaomiao responded. She originally planned to walk up to Teacher Zhang Haiyan and shake hands as a courtesy. However, when her hand was just half raised, she quickly gave up the idea and retracted her hand, with a hint of "unnoticeable" disgust on her face.

Afterward, both parties found their seats. Wang Guifeng, sitting nearby, also "cooperatively" moved her chair back slightly, trying to maintain a certain distance from Zhang Haiyan. Li Bo, however, frowned slightly at the reaction of his two colleagues, feeling slightly dissatisfied.

After everything was ready, the interview officially began.

After everything was ready, the interview officially began. Liu Miaomiao cleared her throat and asked with a smile,

first question:

"Teacher Haiyan, may I ask why you wanted to go to the countryside to provide support?"

The man named Zhang Haiyan slightly turned his head to glance at the village chief, and after seeing him nod, he answered.

"I'll come if I get the chance." Her tone was relaxed and natural, as if it was just a very ordinary thing.

Second question:

"So, have you ever regretted coming here for even a moment?"

Zhang Haiyan was stunned for a moment when she heard this question, but she quickly regained her smile and shook her head firmly. "No, there's nothing to regret. I'm not ungrateful."

The third question:

“If there is a chance for you to return to the city to work and live in the future, would you be willing?”

This time, Zhang Haiyan didn't even think about it and blurted out, "No, I don't want to. Once you get married, this is your home. You have to think more about your man and children."

"Okay, sorry to bother you, but the interview with you is over."

Zhang Haiyan, who was being interviewed, was visibly surprised. "That's all you're asking?"

From last night to this morning, she memorized a lot of questions and answers!

Liu Miaomiao nodded affirmatively. "Yes, these few questions are enough for now. Thank you again for your cooperation!"

The whole interview lasted only a few sentences. Liu Miaomiao put down her pen, and Wang Guifeng, who was responsible for drawing the illustrations next to her, also stopped painting. Both of them looked a little bored, and even showed a little impatience.

The village chief was very happy to see the two people who were dissatisfied with the interview, "Three journalists..."

Liu Miaomiao looked embarrassed, and slowly stood up. He first bowed deeply to the village chief, and then said in a slightly apologetic tone,

"Uncle Village Chief, I'm so sorry. Although this story about our village is good, it does seem a bit ordinary and lacks any surprising elements. The operation of the newspaper really depends on the content, so we can't use this story."

Before the village chief could reply, Li Bo, who was standing by, heard Liu Miaomiao's words and quickly said, "Miaomiao, let's not be in a hurry. Why don't we go back and try again..."

But before he could finish his words, Wang Guifeng next to him interrupted him rudely.

"Li Bo, if you want to be scolded by the editor-in-chief, that's your business, but don't drag us into it."

"No, you guys..." Li Bo wanted to explain, but Wang Guifeng didn't give him a chance and directly refused again.

"Then you can interview me, I'll record it, and Miaomiao will take photos. After you go back, you can apply to the editor-in-chief to use the footage. We won't stop you."

"We only have 10 minutes left until our agreed departure time. Don't miss your train and hurry up to interview. I've already made an appointment with my uncle to accompany me to the Overseas Chinese Store after we return to Beijing. He'll be worried if he can't wait for me. You know the consequences."

Liu Miaomiao raised her wrist to look at her watch and gave Li Bo a time point with a hint of warning and impatience in her words.

"You guys..." Li Bo didn't understand, he really didn't understand why his usually harmonious partner became like this, and even used the powerful elders in his family to bully others.

Faced with this situation, the village chief quickly waved his hands and tried to smooth things over with a smile to ease the atmosphere.

"It's okay, it's okay. I completely understand your difficulties. We're all here for work, so there's no need to be embarrassed. Besides, time is so tight, I can't let such a small matter delay you from catching the train. I'd be guilty of that. Come on, I'll take you out of the village."

Having said that, the village chief stood up and prepared to lead the three people to the village entrance.

"Then we won't bother you any more. We'll leave first."

Liu Miaomiao turned to look at Zhang Haiyan, "Teacher Haiyan, I'm truly sorry. We must be responsible for the content of this issue of the newspaper. This is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it."

As he spoke, Liu Miaomiao took out 5 yuan from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Haiyan. When Zhang Haiyan was about to take it, Liu Miaomiao suddenly retracted his hand and quickly put the money on the stool.

Then she continued, "I know you're going to refuse, but this is a small token of my appreciation. I'm putting it here, so you can think of it as me buying books for the children."

As soon as Liu Miaomiao finished speaking, Wang Guifeng beside her quickly took out 5 yuan from her pocket and put it on the stool.

"And I, too, would like to express my gratitude. Please accept it as well."

Li Bo, who had been watching them coldly, felt a surge of anger when he saw their actions. Don't think he didn't see that Liu Miaomiao and Wang Guifeng were doing this because they thought the female teacher was dirty. He directly took out 10 yuan and handed it to Zhang Haiyan.

For the first time, he felt that his colleague, with whom he had known for several years, was so unfamiliar and superficial. At this moment, Li Bo felt a chill in his heart.

Just like that, the interview ended, and the village chief and his eldest son Zhang Ping "personally escorted" Liu Miaomiao, Wang Guifeng and Li Bo out of the village.

There was no one guarding the village entrance at this time...

The ox cart waiting in the distance could be vaguely seen. Before leaving, Liu Miaomiao and others waved goodbye.