Invincible Young Master in the City
Chapter 587 - 587 583 The Beautiful Minister

587: Chapter 583: The Beautiful Minister 587: Chapter 583: The Beautiful Minister The day after the serial murder case went to trial, on Tuesday, the commendations from the county committee and the county government for the police bureau’s timely resolution of the case came through.

To demonstrate their importance, the county sent Xue Lingyu, the county standing committee member and head of the propaganda department, to personally commend the police bureau.

Upon learning that Xue Lingyu herself was coming over, Tang Xianlong urgently called an ad hoc commendation meeting to recognize the resolution of the serial murder case.

Xue Lingyu, as a deputy department level standing committee member and head of the propaganda department, held a higher administrative rank than Tang Xianlong and was indeed part of the national cadre of officials.

Tang Xianlong wouldn’t dare neglect her.

However, even with an emergency summoning, it would take about an hour for everyone to arrive.

During this one-hour gap, Tang Xianlong had to personally accompany Xue Lingyu on a tour to inspect the police bureau’s recent spiritual civilization construction and political propaganda work.

He was also accompanied by Feng Xixing, the executive deputy director of the police bureau, and another ordinary deputy director, Chen Hansheng.

Feng Xixing was the second-in-command of the county police bureau, actually holding the real position of political commissar, at department head level.

He was Ye Fan’s direct superior, in his forties, of average build, wearing a pair of high prescription glasses.

However, Feng Xixing’s presence in the bureau wasn’t strong, mainly because Tang Xianlong, as both director and a seasoned officer, commanded considerable respect and almost completely overshadowed him.

About half an hour later, after the inspection tour was finished, Tang Xianlong invited Xue Lingyu to rest in the reception room.

In the reception room, with fine tea served, Xue Lingyu sipped a small mouthful, set down her cup, and asked Tang Xianlong, “Director Tang, why haven’t I seen our distinguished case-solving hero?”

Xue Lingyu, in her early thirties, was at an age where a woman is most alluring, radiant with unmatched beauty.

Her face was bright and contained authority, her eyes sparkled with intelligence, and her hair was elegantly coiffed.

She emanated an air of regal majesty and wore a professional business suit fit for winter, which accentuated her tall and graceful figure without compromising her mature and capable demeanor.

“Heh, look at my shameless self, your visit is mainly to see our case-solving hero,” Tang Xianlong immediately laughed, “I’ll call them right now.”

With that, Tang Xianlong stood up, walked to the window, and made phone calls to Ye Fan and Fan Feipeng, instructing them to come over immediately.

Ye Fan, upon receiving the call, wasn’t excited; in fact, he felt annoyed.

For someone like him with no desire to climb the ranks, entertaining senior leaders always seemed tedious.

Of course, since Tang Xianlong had personally made the call, he couldn’t refuse to go.

He left his office and made his way to the reception room.

On the way there, he happened to bump into Fan Feipeng.

Fan Feipeng was all smiles, his eyes shining with excitement.

Seeing Ye Fan, he even took the initiative to greet him, “Hehe, Commissioner Ye.”

“Captain Fan,” Ye Fan nodded in response.

Then, the two of them headed to the reception room together.

Knocking and entering the reception room, Tang Xianlong greeted them with a smile and beckoned to Ye Fan and Fan Feipeng, “Ye, Fan, come here, come and meet Minister Xue.”

Ye Fan and Fan Feipeng greeted Director Tang and then followed Tang Xianlong towards Xue Lingyu.

As Ye Fan and Fan Feipeng approached, Xue Lingyu had already risen from her seat with a smile on her face.

As she stood, her elegant and statuesque figure became even more apparent.

Ye Fan couldn’t help but glance at Xue Lingyu, sensing that this propaganda minister was quite captivating.

However, he had to refrain from looking too much, as Xue Lingyu was also examining him with interest.

“Minister Xue, this is our great contributor to case solving, Ye Fan, the deputy political commissar and the head of the Public Security Section,” Tang Xianlong introduced Ye Fan to Xue Lingyu.

Xue Lingyu nodded lightly with a smile, her beautiful eyes on Ye Fan, and extended her snowy white jade hand for a handshake.

Ye Fan gently grasped Xue Lingyu’s four slim jade-like fingers, then immediately let go, but he could still feel the warmth and smoothness of her hand, soft as if boneless.

Standing so close, he could also catch a faint whiff of a woman’s tantalizing fragrance.

“Minister Xue, hello, I’m very pleased to meet you,” Ye Fan said, smiling.

Xue Lingyu returned the greeting with a reserved smile, “Hello, Comrade Xiao Ye.”

“I didn’t expect you to be so young, truly impressive,” she continued.

Tang Xianlong took the opportunity to interject, “Don’t be fooled by Xiao Ye’s youth.

He has only recently taken up his post, but his capabilities are formidable.

He’s the leading contributor in our recent serial murder case.”

Xue Lingyu’s eyes brightened as she smiled, “One really must not underestimate.

Comrade Xiao Ye seems to be a shrewd and capable police officer.

Last week, I heard he personally led a team to dismantle a pickpocket gang that had taken root in our county.”

“Ah, you’ve heard about this too?” Tang Xianlong feigned surprise, “It’s quite an amazing story.

Xiao Ye reported for duty only the afternoon of the week before last, not yet officially in his new role, and yet over the weekend, he caught three pickpockets in the act on the streets.

After assuming his official duties, Xiao Ye astutely felt that the pickpockets’ methods were too skilled for just any ordinary thieves, so he interrogated them thoroughly and indeed discovered an entire pickpocket gang behind them…”

To cover up the scandal of Chen Kunfei acting as a protective umbrella for the pickpocket gang, Tang Xianlong promised to recommend Ye Fan for the position of director after his departure.

Thus, he seized the moment to promote Ye Fan.

Ye Fan humbly said, “It was just a coincidence that I discovered them.

The main credit goes to the director who commanded from his seat.

It was only through his meticulous planning that we had the chance to eradicate the pickpocket gang in one fell swoop and restore a safe and clear social environment for the people.”

“Director Tang’s commanding role is indeed commendable, but your merit, Xiao Ye, is also significant,” Xue Lingyu said.

“Xiao Ye, you are indeed admirable.

I am happy and proud to have talents like you join our county’s police force.”

“Thank you for the compliment, leader,” Ye Fan replied.

Xue Lingyu nodded with a smile and then turned her gaze toward Fan Feipeng, who had been left hanging for a good while.

Ye Fan immediately stepped aside to make room, and called out to Feng Xixing who was beside him, “Director Feng.”

Director Feng grunted in acknowledgment.

With Tang Xianlong present, he always seemed overshadowed.

Fortunately, Tang Xianlong wouldn’t be in charge for many more years.

Thus, he, too, chose to bide his time.

As for Fan Feipeng, seeing Ye Fan receive Xue Lingyu’s amiable consolation and high praise filled him with anticipation; after all, she was the famously beautiful minister of the entire county’s government institutions.

Thinking about the upcoming handshake with Xue Lingyu, he couldn’t help feeling nervous, and his palms began to sweat.

Although he was married, with a son already in the first grade of primary school, who wouldn’t fantasize a little about a beautiful official like Xue Lingyu?

Standing face to face with Xue Lingyu, Fan Feipeng didn’t dare look directly at her.

Once Tang Xianlong had finished the introduction, Xue Lingyu didn’t show much warmth, but still maintained a slight smile as she said, “Comrade Fan Feipeng, hello.”

She extended her jade hand for a handshake with Fan Feipeng.

Out of respect, Fan Feipeng extended both hands to grasp Xue Lingyu’s hand.

However, just as his hand touched Xue Lingyu’s, she imperceptibly frowned and immediately withdrew her hand.

“Minister Xue, hello, hello…” Fan Feipeng hadn’t finished speaking when he felt her hand slip away, instantly turning awkward.

Xue Lingyu casually said, “You’ve performed well on the serial murder case, keep up the good work.”

“Thank you for the praise, Minister Xue, this is part of my job…” Fan Feipeng tried to continue, but Xue Lingyu had already turned and walked away to sit down.

Fan Feipeng stood red-faced in embarrassment at the spot until Tang Xianlong nudged him, and only then did he come to his senses and awkwardly moved aside.