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At this moment, Qin Ran felt that her worldview had been severely impacted.

Secretary Bai's politeness last time could perhaps be explained as some kind of coincidence or a special relationship between Shen Wang and the person.

But now…

Who exactly is this junior student?

At this moment, Shen Wang had already come out of Courtyard No. 1, and was still personally escorted by Secretary Bai.

As for Sha Ruijin, he naturally wouldn't personally escort Shen Wang out.

In the entire Handong region, probably only Chen Yanshi has this qualification!

Upon seeing Qin Ran, Shen Wang waved.

Secretary Bai followed Shen Wang's gaze and was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected that Shen Wang would call her over.

He then gave Shen Wang a meaningful look.

"Director Bai, junior."

Qin Ran had already walked up to her and greeted her, trying her best to keep her expression natural.

"Thank you for making this trip, Director Qin."

Secretary Bai said politely.

Director Qin… Director Qin?

Qin Ran was instantly stunned.

When did she become the director?

This title was only used when she was on business trips to subordinate units, as a sign of respect for the provincial party committee.

Qin Ran never expected that one day Secretary Bai would address her in that way!

You should know that last time, Secretary Bai only called her Xiao Qin, but now, she is Director Qin!

Could it be because... Shen Wang called her over?

Qin Ran's mind was in a mess.

At this moment, Secretary Bai handed Shen Wang an inconspicuous brown paper bag.

"Mr. Shen, this is a gift from Secretary Sha."

The bag contained a half-full bottle of Moutai with a metal cap that had just been drunk.

Sha Ruijin naturally wouldn't drink someone else's leftovers.

Instead of leaving this bottle of rare treasures unused, we might as well do Shen Wang a favor and give it to him.

It was both a casual gift from an elder and a continuation of the intimate atmosphere of tonight's family dinner.

"Thank you, Secretary Bai, and please thank Uncle Sha for me as well." Shen Wang accepted the gift, understanding the unspoken message.

"I'll definitely deliver it! Please be careful on your journey."

Secretary Bai completed her final mission, nodded slightly, and watched them leave.

Qin Ran walked dizzily to the white G-Class and opened the car door.

Shen Wang naturally got into the passenger seat.

It wasn't until the car slowly drove out of the heavily guarded provincial party committee compound that Qin Ran's brain seemed to start working again.

She gripped the steering wheel, her eyes fixed on the road ahead, but out of the corner of her eye, she couldn't help but glance at the composed Shen Wang beside her.

In the passenger seat, Shen Wang looked at the school beauty senior, who was usually untouchable but could only be admired from afar, now displaying an unexpectedly adorable expression, and found it amusing.

"Senior, will you still talk to me for the rest of your life?"

"you……"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ran's cheeks flushed even redder.

How is she supposed to answer that question?

Reasoning?

Something doesn't seem right.

Are you saying you're ignoring me?

It seems... that's not appropriate either.

"Stop talking nonsense! Tell me, where are you going?"

Qin Ran rolled her eyes at Shen Wang, a glance that was both charming and alluring.

"Of course, I'm going home."

Shen Wang brought up the navigation.

Qin Ran drove smoothly following the navigation.

After a moment of silence, Qin Ran finally couldn't suppress her almost explosive curiosity and tentatively asked:

"Junior... who exactly are you? Why would Secretary Sha... invite you to his home for dinner? And..."

She glanced at the brown paper bag.

Shen Wang smiled, feeling there was nothing to hide about it, since the apprenticeship certificate had already been donated, and the relationship was practically public.

"Actually, it's nothing much. It's just that my great-grandfather was the mentor of Secretary Sha's uncle who sacrificed his life. The two families have some connection from the older generation."

"I was cleaning out my old house a while ago and I found some old things, so I thought I'd come and get to know them."

"Great-grandfather... Secretary Sha's uncle... Master?"

Qin Ran was stunned.

Then, as if she suddenly remembered something, her small mouth opened in surprise into an adorable "O" shape.

"That...that legend is true? So...that's why you showed up at the provincial party committee compound that day?"

"What legend?"

Now it was Shen Wang's turn to be curious.

As Qin Ran drove, she recounted the scattered rumors she had heard at the provincial party committee office over the past few days:

"Well... someone said that a while ago a young man came to the provincial party committee with some old items from the revolutionary era, maybe a letter or something, and said he was a relative of Secretary Sha..."

"It's said that it even has... the old brigade commander's autograph!"

"At the time, everyone thought the rumor was too far-fetched, and nobody took it seriously..."

As she spoke, her voice grew softer and softer, and her gaze toward Shen Wang was filled with disbelief.

She was just a temporary cadre, belonging to the "ox and horse" class who buried themselves in their work. She always just listened to those rumors about higher-ups, whether true or false.

I dare not delve into it further, nor do I dare to discuss it casually.

But it was only at this moment that Qin Ran realized that the rumor, which sounded like a fairy tale, was actually true!

And the main character... is actually the junior next to me!

Even Secretary Sha invited the other party to his home for dinner!

In an instant, Qin Ran thought of many things.

She's not stupid; on the contrary, she's extremely perceptive, having managed to gain a foothold in the provincial party committee compound.

She immediately realized that Sha Ruijin's solemn reception of Shen Wang, even with a family banquet, was probably not just due to a long-forgotten family bond.

More importantly, there's another name on that apprenticeship letter—Brigade Commander!

Shen Wang, unwittingly, became a very important link between Sha Ruijin and the brigade commander!

The weight and significance of this are completely different.

She couldn't help but turn her head again and take a deep look at Shen Wang.

I must say, this junior is quite handsome!

Why wasn't it discovered at school back then?

Was it because too many people pursued me back then?

Qin Ran had a thoughtful expression on her face, and no one knew what she was thinking.

The two didn't say anything more along the way.

Soon, the car arrived at the apartment building where Shen Wang rented a place.

After coming to a stop, neither of them moved.

The car fell silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat subtle.

In truth, both of them knew that in the middle of the night, Shen Wang had called her to come and pick him up from that place, and now they were downstairs at his apartment building...

We're all adults here; the meaning is self-evident.

Shen Wang was actually a little conflicted at this moment.

Looking at Qin Ran, who appeared even more beautiful in the dim light beside him, it would be a lie to say he didn't have some thoughts.

But he also knew that the other person worked in the provincial party committee, would never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of their life, and had a bright future.

It's impossible to change anything just because he seems to have "some connections" now.

If you act rashly, you might end up making things worse.

Or... maybe we should just forget about it?

Shen Wang was hesitating, preparing to thank Qin Ran and get out of the car, when Qin Ran suddenly spoke up.

"Um... what was in the bag Secretary Bai gave you just now?"

Shen Wang was taken aback, then replied, "Oh, it's the half-bottle of Moutai that I had with Secretary Sha earlier. He asked me to bring it back."

"Moutai..."

Qin Ran repeated softly, her fingers unconsciously stroking the steering wheel, as if making a very important decision.

She bit her full lower lip, a small gesture tinged with nervousness that made her all the more endearing.

Then, she raised her eyes, which seemed to be veiled with tears, and asked softly:

"Is it good?"