Invincible Young Master in the City
Chapter 590 - 590 586 Xu Xiangli Helps Take Off Shoes

590: Chapter 586 Xu Xiangli Helps Take Off Shoes 590: Chapter 586 Xu Xiangli Helps Take Off Shoes Wednesday morning, the official notice regarding Miao Jian’s appointment was issued.

Ye Fan also began the work reassignment of the three deputy team leaders.

The duties previously managed by Chen Kunfei were divided by Ye Fan into large, medium, and small portions, one given to Miao Jian, one to Xu Xiangli, and one to Wang Xianzhong.

After the work adjustment, Xu Xiangli became the first deputy team leader of the public security department, followed by Wang Xianzhong, and finally Miao Jian.

Xu Xiangli had always been in charge of household registration and was considered a civilian staff member within the police station, with limited opportunities for promotion.

Now she finally had the chance to manage public security work, which laid the foundation for future promotions.

As for Miao Jian, even though he took over Chen Kunfei’s position, he understood that he had just been promoted and could not immediately become the first deputy team leader.

Moreover, with Ye Fan’s prior hints, he was quite accepting of the work adjustment.

After adjusting the duties of the three deputy team leaders, Ye Fan had completely taken control of the public security department.

The next step was to follow established protocols and ensure the security of the entire county was smoothly maintained.

Any necessary reforms would have to wait at least three months until he was well-accustomed to the public security work and could make changes according to the actual situation.

In fact, he hoped to govern by doing less himself, letting professionals handle their areas of expertise, while he oversaw the overall picture without giving unnecessary directives.

After work in the afternoon, with Miao Jian’s appointment and the smooth adjustment of the public security department’s work, not to mention the need to bond, a celebratory dinner was inevitable.

The public security department had a substantial activity fund—naturally, the fund would pay for the meal.

Except for those on duty, all personnel from the public security department went out to dine together.

At a mid-range restaurant, an entire floor was reserved, and four or five tables were set up, buzzing with energy.

Miao Jian, Xu Xiangli, and Wang Xianzhong all drank until their faces glowed red.

Ye Fan sat calmly in the main seat, sporting a faint smile and accepting toasts from the public security department’s staff in turn.

Of course, with the number of staffers, both official and non-official, it was impossible for everyone to offer individual toasts.

Thus, aside from Xu Xiangli, Wang Xianzhong, and Miao Jian, who offered their toasts individually, other members wisely grouped by their job positions when toasting to Ye Fan.

After the dinner, Ye Fan was truly recognized by the entire public security department, winning hearts and establishing prestige.

Prestige is a mysterious thing, invisible and intangible yet palpable and very important.

Without prestige, there would be a lack of respect and concealed noncompliance; with prestige, one could direct subordinates as easily as moving one’s own arm.

The dinner party continued until eight in the evening before finally concluding.

The folks from the public security department were not yet ready to end their night and continued on to KTV.

However, that was a matter of personal choice.

The activity fund did not cover it, and Ye Fan had already taken a taxi home.

Once home, Ye Fan drank the sobering soup Wei Ziling had prepared earlier, took a bath, then comfortably enjoyed Wei Ziling’s increasingly skilled massages while watching the news.

The next morning, Xu Xiangli came to see Ye Fan.

After reporting her work, Xu Xiangli said with a smile, “Commissar, the furniture and appliances for your unit have all been purchased and moved in.

Would you like to take some time to see if they are to your liking?”

“They’ve already been installed?

That was fast.

You’ve worked hard,” Ye Fan said, slightly surprised.

Xu Xiangli giggled, “Hehe, it wasn’t hard at all, and it even greatly satisfied my shopping spree.”

“Okay, I’ll take a look at noon,” Ye Fan nodded.

At twelve noon, after lunch, Ye Fan and Xu Xiangli went up the stairs of the collective dormitory building A, up to the fourth floor, and entered room 401.

Looking around, Ye Fan saw that the room was neatly filled with furniture—coffee table, sofa, chairs, tables, TV, refrigerator, washing machine, and more.

Xu Xiangli had not only bought the items but had also arranged them.

Clearly, it wasn’t a one-person job.

Entering the bedroom, he saw that not only was the bed set up, but also the box spring, mattresses, blankets, pillows, and the mosquito net were all in place.

Xu Xiangli followed and introduced, “Compared to other furniture and appliances, the bed and bedding are a bit more expensive.

The bed costs one thousand five hundred, the mattress two thousand, and the blankets, pillows, and mosquito net together seven or eight hundred.

I believe that the bed is for resting and sleeping, and a good bed is more conducive to sleep.

Sufficient sleep is essential for energy to work.”

“Mm, you’ve thought this through,” Ye Fan acknowledged.

Xu Xiangli added, “The blankets, mats, and pillows have all been washed.

You can use them directly.

Political Commissar, you could go up and try it out to see if it suits you.

If it’s not suitable, we can still exchange it.”

Ye Fan walked over to the double bed and sat down, pressing his hand against the mattress.

Xu Xiangli approached Ye Fan and asked with a smile, “Political Commissar, you’d better actually lie down to feel it.

The mattress is very important.

A bad one can lead to soreness all over your body and even illness if you sleep on it for too long.

We can’t be careless about this.”

“I’d rather not,” Ye Fan declined.

It was hardly appropriate to lie down on a bed to sleep in front of a woman, especially one who was his subordinate.

But Xu Xiangli had already knelt down and was helping him take off his shoes.

A soft, warm hand gripped his ankle, and Ye Fan hastily said, “I can take them off myself.”

“Hehe, Political Commissar, don’t wiggle around, you might kick me,” Xu Xiangli smiled as she lifted her pretty face.

“I’m not used to this,” Ye Fan said awkwardly.

“It’s okay.

It’ll be quick,” Xu Xiangli assured with a smile, and then she bent her head down to continue helping Ye Fan with his shoes.

Ye Fan felt it inappropriate to look down at Xu Xiangli taking off his shoes, so he turned his head away.

He just felt her remove each of his shoes and then proceed to take off his socks.

One hand gently supported his foot while the other slowly rolled down the sock.

Where her hand passed, there was a soft, smooth sensation that provoked an unusual feeling.

Amid the comfort, Ye Fan was relieved that he didn’t have smelly feet and that his socks, which he had put on fresh that morning, didn’t have any odor—otherwise, it would have been really embarrassing.

Once the socks were off, Xu Xiangli stood up with a smiling, radiant face and announced, “All done.”

Ye Fan gave a wry smile and said, “Let’s not do this in the future.

Just do your job well and make me proud—that’s far better than any of this.”

“Got it,” Xu Xiangli said, her pretty face blushing slightly.

Then, Ye Fan went ahead and casually tried lying on the bed.

The firmness and elasticity were just right—it felt quite good and seemed to be a quality mattress.

After getting out of bed and putting on his shoes, Xu Xiangli didn’t dare help Ye Fan with his socks and shoes again.

Having looked around the dormitory, Ye Fan was overall satisfied and smiled at Xu Xiangli, “You’ve put in a lot of effort.

How much did it all cost?”

“Twenty-seven thousand six hundred and fifty yuan,” Xu Xiangli replied.

As she spoke, she took out more than two thousand yuan from her purse and offered it to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan wasn’t worried about Xu Xiangli embezzling the money; he was more concerned that she might have spent out of her own pocket.

However, looking at the large pieces of furniture and appliances, all of which were of ordinary brands, it seemed unlikely that she’d paid any extra.

“These pieces of furniture and appliances are all new and may have a smell,” Xu Xiangli advised.

“I suggest you keep the windows open for a few days to air it out before moving in, as it’s not good for your health otherwise.”

“Mm,” Ye Fan responded, glancing at the windows which had already been opened, so there was no need for him to do anything.

Since there was nothing else to do, Ye Fan started to leave the room.

Xu Xiangli followed him out, locked the door, and returned the keys to Ye Fan.

Having come up together with Xu Xiangli, someone was sure to have seen them, so he couldn’t stay long in the room to avoid any gossip.