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A transfer order bearing the bright red seal of the Organization Department of the Jiangnan Provincial Party Committee flew into the offices of the Ningzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government without warning.

This is not just a brief personnel appointment; it's more like a bombshell detonating on a calm lake. The document is short, but its weight is immense: Following a decision by the Provincial Party Committee, Comrade Xi Wanqing is appointed as the Vice Mayor of Ningzhou Municipal People's Government (on temporary assignment).

A 26-year-old deputy mayor!

These few words alone are enough to shatter a crowd of reading glasses, not to mention that this new mayor is a stunningly beautiful, icy woman parachuted in from a top-tier wealthy family in Beijing. The WeChat groups of the entire Ningzhou officialdom instantly erupted in excitement, with everyone frantically trying to find out who this powerful lady really was.

Meanwhile, on the top floor of the High-tech Zone Management Committee, in the director's office, a scene of tranquility unfolded.

Liu Ming was leaning back in his boss's chair, reviewing the park's third-quarter financial statements, when his encrypted phone on the table suddenly vibrated, displaying a familiar nickname on the screen—"Iceberg".

A smile unconsciously crept onto his lips as he pressed the answer button and casually switched to speakerphone.

"What's up? Our great hero of Qingyun County has time to call me now? Did you suffer some grievances over there and want to vent to me?"

Xi Wanqing's cool yet slightly languid voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Director Liu is getting more and more arrogant these days, and even the city can hardly contain you anymore. How could I dare to complain to you? I'm afraid you'll be so engrossed in the glitz and glamour of Ningzhou that you'll forget who you are."

"My last name doesn't matter, what matters is that I know you definitely miss me."

Liu Ming chuckled and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling scene of the entire park.

"Tell me, is there some good news you want to tell me?"

"You're smart." Xi Wanqing paused for a moment, seemingly suppressing a smile. "Come pick me up at the North Square of Ningzhou High-Speed ​​Railway Station in half an hour. If you're even a minute late, you'll be responsible for the consequences."

Liu Ming was stunned for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up.

"You've been transferred?"

"Beep beep beep..." The phone was hung up abruptly, leaving only a busy tone.

This woman is still so domineering. Liu Ming shook his head helplessly, but he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes. He grabbed his car keys from the table, not even taking his coat, and strode out of the office.

The North Square of Ningzhou High-speed Railway Station was teeming with people, and the heat wave mixed with various noises hit us.

Liu Ming leaned against the door of an extremely low-key black Volkswagen, a half-smoked cigarette dangling from his mouth, his deep gaze fixed on the VIP exit through the surging crowd.

Before long, a tall and beautiful figure appeared at the end of the line of sight.

Today, Xi Wanqing wore a minimalist yet sophisticated off-white trench coat, her long hair casually draped over her shoulders. She pushed a small silver suitcase, and a pair of large sunglasses perched on her nose not only concealed her stunningly beautiful face but also amplified her aloof and unapproachable aura. She walked casually through the crowd, yet seemed to possess an invisible barrier that made any unwanted advances feel inferior and retreat in fear.

Liu Ming went up to her and took the suitcase from her hands very naturally.

"Beautiful mayor, your incognito visit is quite a grand affair. On your way here, you nearly broke the necks of at least a dozen men."

Xi Wanqing took off her sunglasses, and her beautiful eyes, which seemed to see right through people, glared at him fiercely, but the undisguised joy in the corners of her eyes and brows completely betrayed her feelings at that moment.

Stop being so cheeky.

She opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat, her movements so practiced it was as if the car belonged to her.

"Why did you pick me up in this beat-up car? Didn't Miss Nangong lend you her flashy Porsche to show off?"

The sour smell could practically waft for miles.

Liu Ming stuffed the suitcase into the trunk, got into the driver's seat, started the car, and laughed as he turned the steering wheel.

"That car is too flashy and doesn't fit my image as an upright and honest official. Besides, this car is the safest way to welcome our newly appointed vice mayor of Ningzhou. If he were to drive a luxury car, we'd be drowning in complaints from the disciplinary committee tomorrow."

The car smoothly entered the main road of the city, and the tall buildings outside the window kept receding into the distance.

"Seriously, why did the capital suddenly agree to your transfer to Ningzhou?" Liu Ming's joking expression vanished as he looked straight ahead. He knew very well the stubborn nature of the Xi family's old fogies; they would never easily let this important pawn in the marriage alliance slip out of their control.

Xi Wanqing leaned back in her chair and let out a long sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders.

"With Li Yuankui's downfall, Qingyun County underwent a major reshuffle. I was, after all, the nominal deputy county head; that achievement was enough for me to report back to my family. Besides..."

She turned her head to look at Liu Ming's sharply defined profile, her eyes becoming incredibly gentle yet firm.

"I've said I'd prove it to them with my own efforts. The waters of Ningzhou may be deep, but if I'm wading through them with you, I'm not afraid at all; in fact, I'm quite looking forward to it."

This is a disguised confession, but also the most ironclad oath between comrades.

Liu Ming gripped the steering wheel slightly, a surge of pride welling up within him. They had already conquered that beginner village in Qingyun County together, and now this perilous Ningzhou City had finally welcomed this formidable duo.

He turned his head to meet Xi Wanqing's burning gaze, a wild smile curving his lips.

"Then get ready for a big push, Mayor Xi. Ningzhou is going to be much more exciting than Qingyun County."