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A dozen minutes later.

"Xiao Bai, could you take Xiao Shen with you?"

Sha Ruijin's voice came from the reception room.

Secretary Bai pushed open the door and entered, preparing to take Shen Wang away.

Shen Wang turned to Sha Ruijin and waved: "Uncle Sha, please stay. I'll come see you again when I have time."

Sha Ruijin smiled and said, "Xiao Bai, add Xiao Shen's contact information. Next time, don't come here; just go home."

"Okay, okay!"

Shen Wang quickly agreed, added Secretary Bai's contact information, and then took his leave accompanied by Secretary Bai.

No one knows what Shen Wang and Sha Ruijin said in those short ten minutes.

However, judging from Sha Ruijin's arrangement that Shen Wang should "go directly to his home" next time, the outcome of this meeting was far better than expected.

After Shen Wang left, the small conference room returned to silence.

Alone, Sha Ruijin's gaze fell once again on the open apprenticeship letter on the coffee table, his face still bearing the same expressionless demeanor.

However, upon closer inspection, one can notice a very slight upward curve at the corners of his mouth.

"Heh, interesting young man."

In fact, Shen Wang didn't say much complicated stuff in it.

Following his prepared story, he claimed that he had accidentally discovered the letter tucked inside an old book while cleaning out old things in his old house.

At first, he had no idea who "Sha Zhenjiang" mentioned in the letter was. It wasn't until recently, when an old colleague happened to talk about the revolutionary family history of the province, that he discovered that this Sha Zhenjiang was actually the uncle of Secretary Sha Ruijin.

After much deliberation, he decided to visit them and try to build a relationship.

Shen Wang put it bluntly: he was trying to build connections.

That's nine parts false and one part true; the connection is real, but everything else is fake.

Sha Ruijin neither said he believed it nor he didn't, his attitude remaining ambiguous.

However, he asked Shen Wang to keep the apprenticeship certificate, saying he was going to have it authenticated.

Sha Ruijin was also very straightforward. When he was in his position, he didn't need to beat around the bush when dealing with young people like Shen Wang.

He really needs to have someone authenticate this apprenticeship letter.

However, this is not for verifying authenticity!

Instead, it's about "authenticating" it!

Does authenticity really matter?

The most important thing is... it has the brigade commander's signature on it!

Therefore, this apprenticeship letter... must be genuine!

It can only be true!

The political legacy and influence that Sha Zhenjiang could provide for Sha Ruijin to reach his current position are now negligible.

In fact, if he hadn't reached this position, his name, Sha Zhenjiang, might never have appeared on the internet!

Ultimately, Sha Zhenjiang was just one of countless ordinary old revolutionaries in that era of war.

Moreover, he died young, leaving behind few outstanding achievements and extensive connections.

but--

The brigade commander is different!

Who is that person?

If Sha Zhenjiang could be connected with the brigade commander, then Sha Ruijin…

. . .

After leaving the reception room, Shen Wang prepared to leave.

Secretary Bai didn't say a word or ask any questions from beginning to end.

The two walked on, their understanding unspoken.

Sudden--

"Junior Shen Wang?"

A very pleasant voice rang out behind Shen Wang.

"Ranran...Senior?"

Shen Wang turned around and found that it was actually Qin Ran, the campus belle of the university.

Qin Ran rolled her eyes at Shen Wang: "You can either call me Senior Qin Ran or just Ranran. Please don't link those two words together, thank you!"

With the internet so readily available, Qin Ran isn't completely ignorant.

Shen Wang smiled and said, "Okay, Ranran... senior."

Qin Ran rolled her eyes at Shen Wang again, then ignored him and turned to greet Secretary Bai.

"Director Bai!"

Secretary Bai nodded.

Qin Ran, the most beautiful girl in the provincial party committee compound, of course he knew her.

Secretary Bai glanced at Qin Ran, then at Shen Wang.

"Mr. Shen, I'll leave you here."

"Xiao Qin, could you please see Mr. Shen off for me?"

Logically speaking, Secretary Bai should have seen Shen Wang out of the courtyard.

They even have to watch the other person leave.

This is a matter of courtesy!

But at this moment, Secretary Bai knew in her heart that Shen Wang definitely did not want her to be there.

After saying that, Secretary Bai nodded to Shen Wang, then turned and left decisively without any hesitation.

This time, both Shen Wang and Qin Ran were somewhat stunned.

Shen Wang instantly understood Secretary Bai's intention—

This was a deliberate attempt to create a space for himself and Qin Ran to be alone, and it was also an unspoken gesture of "goodwill" and "completion".

Such keen observation and smooth handling of situations—truly befitting a chief secretary!

Qin Ran was even more shocked!

She knew all too well Secretary Bai's status and importance!

As Secretary Sha's personal secretary, Secretary Bai is definitely one of the most influential figures in the officialdom of Handong. Even ordinary bureau-level officials have to treat him with great respect.

Personally seeing guests off is already an extremely high courtesy!

Why would they take the initiative to leave because of my presence?

Just who exactly is this Shen Wang?

Watching Secretary Bai's departing figure, Qin Ran suppressed the turmoil in her heart and her beautiful eyes returned to Shen Wang.

"Impressive, junior! You're quite the hidden talent! To have Director Bai personally escort you, and so... 'thoughtful' at that?"

"Tell me the truth, are you some kind of hidden super-rich second-generation heir? Here for a secret visit to experience life?"

Qin Ran's eyes burned with a strong desire for gossip.

She's already twenty-seven or twenty-eight, and she's still just a lowly clerk.

If she weren't reasonably good-looking, Secretary Bai probably wouldn't even know her last name.

Shen Wang couldn't help but laugh when he saw Qin Ran's curious expression.

This senior was a prominent figure in the university, with excellent grades, strong abilities, and high looks, making her the dream goddess of countless boys.

I never expected that after a few years, he would be doing so well within the system.

"What kind of second-generation rich kid am I?"

Shen Wang shrugged and made up a reason on the spot.

"But you, senior, you've actually managed to become an official in the provincial party committee! That's impressive!"

"Don't give me that! They're just on loan!"

Qin Ran rolled her eyes at him, but a smile played on her lips.

This is the Provincial Party Committee; it's not a place where just anyone can come in.

Even if it's just a temporary transfer, it's already taken a tremendous amount of effort!

The two chatted casually along the way, reminiscing about some fun times in college and exchanging a few playful banter, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

We arrived at the gate of the compound very quickly.

"I'm off, Senior Ranran. Contact me later!"

"Okay, be careful on the road." Qin Ran nodded.

Shen Wang waved and turned to merge into the crowd of people and cars outside the door.

Qin Ran stood at the door, but did not leave immediately.

She watched Shen Wang's receding figure, her eyes filled with a complex and unfathomable expression.

Curiosity, exploration, a faint interest, and... a certain intuition.

This junior, who wasn't particularly outstanding in school, was able to walk into the provincial party committee compound, prompting Secretary Bai to personally pick him up and drop him off, and yet he remained so calm and composed...

Her sixth sense told her something was wrong!

Perhaps the opportunity for me to stay in the provincial party committee will fall on this junior!

. . .

Back in his rented room, Shen Wang rubbed his face.

Today's meeting with Sha Ruijin went even more smoothly than I had imagined.

In fact, Shen Wang had already guessed the outcome the moment the brigade commander's name appeared.

Old Sha... probably needs that apprenticeship certificate even more than he does!

That's why he dared to go directly to the provincial party committee!

Then, Shen Wang opened the system panel, looked at the more than 3 military merit points on it, and murmured:

"It's time to get some good stuff for the Eighth Route Army..."