Invincible Young Master in the City
Chapter 589 - 589 585 Call Sister Xue

589: Chapter 585 Call Sister Xue 589: Chapter 585 Call Sister Xue Since Tang Xianlong had given the go-ahead, Ye Fan didn’t hesitate, walking over and sitting down to the left of Xue Lingyu.

After Ye Fan sat down, Tang Xianlong took his place on the right side of Xue Lingyu, and everyone else followed suit, taking their seats in turn.

Since it was noon and they were in the cafeteria, there was no alcohol.

Xue Lingyu and Tang Xianlong started off with tea in place of wine and then they all began to eat.

A few bites into the meal, the atmosphere at the table started to warm up.

Though there was no alcohol, everyone seated at the table, save perhaps Ye Fan, was well-versed in the ways of dining events, and before long, all sorts of humorous anecdotes that made people want to spit out their food had been shared, including a few racy jokes that were a bit more covert.

Ye Fan paid attention to the expressions on Xue Lingyu and Xu Xiangli’s faces, noticing that they weren’t particularly embarrassed, just slightly more reserved with their smiles.

Of course, people like Tang Xianlong dared not really delve into the racy jokes, considering that Xue Lingyu was a female leader.

After about half an hour of animated conversation, perhaps everyone was a bit tired from talking and laughing, and the voices at the table gradually died down; the loud table talk ceased.

At this point, Xue Lingyu began to chat privately with Ye Fan.

“Ye Fan, are you not quite accustomed to this?” leaning slightly towards Ye Fan, with a coy tilt of her head, Xue Lingyu asked him in a soft, light-hearted manner.

The fact was, although Ye Fan was sitting next to Xue Lingyu, he hadn’t been engaging much in conversation with her, nor had he spoken much at the table.

It wasn’t that Ye Fan was dull, but rather that he hadn’t thought about climbing the ranks and didn’t feel like wasting the effort on small talk.

This wasn’t a casual meal among friends; one could easily offend someone if not careful.

However, since Xue Lingyu was taking the initiative to have a private conversation with him and she was clearly showing good will towards him, he perked up a bit and smiled, saying, “Hehe, not really.

It’s just that I have a big appetite, and I was worried that everyone else would be full while I was only halfway there, so I focused on eating.”

At those words, Xue Lingyu instinctively surveyed Ye Fan with her beautiful eyes and then chuckled, “You are quite tall and big, how many bowls can you eat?”

“Well, it depends on the size of the bowl.

With bowls like this one, I can eat five or six bowls no problem,” Ye Fan replied.

Xue Lingyu’s conversation with Ye Fan wasn’t about anything serious; it was just casual chat, her way of reaching out to him.

Xue Lingyu did indeed see Ye Fan in a different light, not because he was handsome or charming, but because he had an unlimited future in his career.

Since they were sitting together, she didn’t mind establishing a good rapport; after all, it cost her nothing.

However, seeing Ye Fan at the dinner not seeking favors, not flattering, and not ingratiating himself with others, she found him refreshingly pure, unblemished by the politics of office culture and treated him with even more kindness and warmth, her pretty face always wearing a smile when she spoke.

Ye Fan chatting softly and closely with Xue Lingyu, in the eyes of others at the table, filled everyone with envy, except Tang Xianlong, who was about to retire and had no desire to climb the career ladder.

In fact, Ye Fan was quite happy to be chatting with Xue Lingyu.

Not to mention that Xue Lingyu was strikingly attractive, but also being close to her, Ye Fan could clearly smell her mature feminine fragrance, and she was obviously adept at conversation, giving a comforting, springtime breeze-like feeling.

The meal went on for more than an hour, and everyone, except for Fan Feipeng, left cheerfully.

Fan Feipeng felt frustrated inside, believing that Xue Lingyu was playing favorites.

He was also a hero in solving the case, yet Xue Lingyu had only paid attention to Ye Fan and hadn’t given him a second glance.

When Xue Lingyu left, she didn’t ask Tang Xianlong and the others to accompany her, only Ye Fan to walk her to the parking lot.

Reaching the parking lot and stopping in front of a black Audi, Xue Lingyu turned around to face Ye Fan, her beautiful eyes smiling at him.

Ye Fan looked back at her with an unburdened heart and said, “Director Xue…”

“Still calling me Director Xue?” Xue Lingyu’s eyes playfully reproached, “Call me sister.”

“Hehe, Xue Sister,” Ye Fan immediately corrected himself.

Xue Lingyu nodded with a smile, saying, “The biggest gain from visiting the police station today, apart from work matters, was getting to know you.”

“I also feel honored to know you, Sister Xue,” Ye Fan said with a smile.

Xue Lingyu took out a business card from her briefcase and handed it to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan received it with both hands, politely glanced at the card, which bore only a name and a mobile number, with no title.

“This is my personal mobile number.

Contact me often; let’s grow closer,” Xue Lingyu said openly.

“You’re new here.

If you have any inconveniences, you can also call me.”

Ye Fan felt Xue Lingyu’s kindness and sincerely thanked her, “Thank you for your concern, Sister Xue.”

“Mm-hmm,” Xue Lingyu nodded with a smile, then asked, “And your business card?”

“Ah, I was too excited,” Ye Fan chided himself, as he took out his business card to give to Xue Lingyu.

Unlike in Hua Hai, Ye Fan was indeed working in Mingde County, so he had to prepare business cards and carry some with him for convenience.

Xue Lingyu took the business card, glanced at it briefly, then put it in her purse.

“Alright, I’m heading back now.

Bye.” She smiled at Ye Fan and waved her delicate hand.

Ye Fan responded with a smile, “Goodbye, Sister Xue.”

Xue Lingyu got into her car, positioned it correctly, and then poked her pretty head out to call to Ye Fan, “Remember to keep in touch.”

“Okay,” Ye Fan replied.

Then Xue Lingyu drove away.

Ye Fan watched Xue Lingyu drive off, holding her business card in his hand, a smile on his face, and thought to himself, “Actually, the political scene isn’t as dark and complicated as others portray it to be; on the whole, it’s still quite positive.”

In the afternoon, the police department’s committee met to discuss and vote on the selection of the new deputy head of the public security division.

Ye Fan, being one of the committee members, took part in the meeting as well.

Though it was almost certain that Miao Jian would be selected, the process still had to be followed, and besides Miao Jian, two other experienced police officers were also brought up for discussion and voting.

Smoothly, Miao Jian was unanimously passed, just waiting for the official document to be issued the next morning.

Miao Jian obviously knew that he was promoted thanks to Ye Fan.

After the meeting, as Ye Fan was returning to his office, he saw Miao Jian waiting at the door.

“Commissar,” Miao Jian greeted Ye Fan as soon as he saw him, trying hard to put on a smile, though it looked quite unnatural.

Ye Fan nodded and smiled in response, “Mhm.”

He opened the door and went in, with Miao Jian following and closing the door behind them.

Ye Fan sat down on the wooden sofa and invited Miao Jian, “Please, sit down and talk.”

“Thank you, Commissar,” Miao Jian said a bit nervously.

“Are you thirsty, Commissar?

I can pour you a glass of water.”

“No need,” Ye Fan shook his head with a smile.

“I drank a lot of water during the meeting.

Sit down.”

Finally, Miao Jian sat down, appearing a bit constrained compared to his usual self.

Ye Fan knew Miao Jian’s purpose and stated directly, “Your nomination has been approved.

Wait for the official announcement tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Commissar!

Thank you, Commissar!” Miao Jian immediately exclaimed excitedly.

Although he knew there was a good chance of being approved, he couldn’t help but be overwhelmed when receiving confirmation.

Ye Fan said with a gentle smile, “You don’t need to thank me.

Your qualifications and abilities are well recognized by everyone, and the vote reflects the common expectation.

From now on, work diligently and earnestly, and serve the people wholeheartedly.”

“I will definitely work hard and diligently, and I won’t let down your expectations, Commissar,” Miao Jian pledged his loyalty earnestly.