Invincible Young Master in the City
Chapter 637 - 637 633 Zhao Lina's Indifference

637: Chapter 633: Zhao Lina’s Indifference 637: Chapter 633: Zhao Lina’s Indifference Tang Xianlong cleared his throat and introduced to the crowd, “Comrades, I would like to formally introduce to you: This is Comrade Zhao Lina, the new police chief of our Mingde County Police Department.

Let’s give her a round of applause to welcome her.”

As Tang Xianlong’s voice fell, a warm round of applause erupted in the meeting room.

Beautiful women always received preferential treatment, and a beautiful woman with power and status made every man’s hormones surge.

Amid the applause, Zhao Lina stood up, gave a slight bow to everyone present in acknowledgment, and then sat back down, her pretty face stern and icy.

Her slender eyebrows were striking, and at this moment, with her brows slightly furrowed, she looked fierce and authoritative, ensuring no one dared to think of her as just a delicate woman.

Tang Xianlong continued with the introduction, “Comrade Zhao Lina is someone our Long’an City went to great lengths to recruit.

Chief Zhao was originally the captain of the criminal police in Hua Hai City…”

Upon hearing this, people like Zhang Jiangzhen widened their eyes at Zhao Lina, unconsciously showing varying degrees of admiration.

Although Mingde County was close to Hua Hai City, it was just a small and inconspicuous town in the southeastern corner of Anhui Province.

Small places always looked up to big places with envy and admiration.

Zhao Lina’s background instantly convinced people like Zhang Jiangzhen, eliminating any feelings of jealousy.

“…Chief Zhao made numerous accomplishments in Hua Hai City, no less than ten significant merits.

She once single-handedly caught a drug trafficking gang bare-handed.

Not only were there five people in that drug trafficking gang, but they were also each armed…”

Tang Xianlong bolstered Zhao Lina’s image with his introduction—not out of kindness, but because this was a task specifically assigned by the organizational department.

After hearing Tang Xianlong’s introduction of Zhao Lina, everyone looked impressed, and no longer saw Zhao Lina merely as a pretty face.

Having finished introducing Zhao Lina, Tang Xianlong then said, “Now, I would like to invite our Chief Zhao to say a few words.”

Applause broke out again, warm and enthusiastic.

Zhao Lina swept her gaze over the entire room and spoke, “I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with all of you here, and I sincerely hope that we can work together to do our jobs well, to ensure the peace and harmony of our Mingde County, and to satisfy the people.”

“Today, since this is a meet-and-greet, besides you getting to know me, I also need to get to know you.” Zhao Lina didn’t mince words and pointed to someone sitting opposite Ye Fan, continuing, “Let’s start with you—introduce yourself, including your relevant position, and then we’ll go clockwise.”

The conference table was elongated, and Zhao Lina and Tang Xianlong were sitting at opposite ends, with others seated along the sides.

As the second-in-command, Ye Fan was seated at the main seat’s right-hand side, which was also on Zhao Lina’s right.

Zhao Lina requested that introductions begin with the person on the left-hand side and then proceed clockwise, which meant that Ye Fan would be the last one to introduce himself.

As Zhao Lina’s voice fell, everyone’s gaze turned toward Ye Fan, their faces showing expressions as if they were expecting some drama to unfold.

Although Zhao Lina didn’t know the people here, there was a small placard in front of each person’s table, indicating their name and position.

Thus, Zhao Lina knew who the second-in-command executive deputy chief was, but she deliberately made Ye Fan the last person to introduce himself.

While people like Zhang Jiangzhen acknowledged Ye Fan’s abilities, they were unanimously of the opinion that Ye Fan was too inexperienced.

Not only was he young, but he had also been promoted after barely more than a month at the police department, which they didn’t quite respect.

They were quite happy to see Ye Fan put in his place.

Especially in an organization, the first and the second in command were almost never easy to deal with.

However, Ye Fan was indifferent, his face calm; he was not particularly interested in the hierarchy of officialdom.

Of course, internally he was far from calm.

Thinking about working closely with Zhao Lina for at least a year, he really didn’t know how he would get along with her.

Zhao Lina felt the same; she kept her eyes on the person who was introducing themselves, but her mind kept drifting to Ye Fan.

One after another, people like Zhang Jiangzhen introduced themselves to Zhao Lina, and finally, it was Ye Fan’s turn.

“Chief Zhao, hello.

My name is Ye Fan, the commissioner of the police department, executive deputy chief…” Ye Fan introduced himself formally.

At this moment, Zhao Lina interrupted Ye Fan with a wave of her hand, saying, “Hmm, I understand.”

Ye Fan forced a bitter smile; it seemed that Zhao Lina truly despised him.

The others, upon seeing Zhao Lina rudely interrupt Ye Fan’s self-introduction, all revealed meaningful smiles.

In particular, Fan Feipeng couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Zhao Lina then said, “I haven’t finished the job handover with Director Tang yet, so I’m temporarily unable to get to know everyone’s work on a one-to-one basis.

Please submit a report on the current situation of your respective departments to me within three days.”

“No problem,” she asked?

“No problem,” everyone replied.

“Then, the meeting is adjourned!” Zhao Lina declared.

Zhao Lina and Tang Xianlong walked together towards the director’s office, and Tang Xianlong chuckled, “Director Zhao is quite decisive and efficient.

The people of Mingde County are lucky to have you in the future.”

“Thank you for your well wishes, Director Tang.

Let’s focus on the job handover first,” Zhao Lina responded flatly.

Tang Xianlong, with a face as thick as a city wall, chuckled and said no more.

As they walked out of the office, Xu Xiangli followed closely behind Ye Fan.

When they were farther away, Xu Xiangli said in a worried whisper, “Director Ye, it seems the new Director Zhao has it in for you.”

By now, she had successfully risen to the position of deputy political commissar and head of the public security brigade, also becoming one of the main leaders in the police station.

“Mhm, it’s fine,” Ye Fan replied calmly.

“Just do our own jobs well.”

“Mhm,” Xu Xiangli responded.

At five o’clock in the afternoon, when it was time to leave work, Ye Fan didn’t leave immediately but sat for a while in his office before taking out his cell phone to call Zhao Lina.

It had been inconvenient to greet her in front of others during the meeting, and considering that Zhao Lina was in the middle of a handover with Tang Xianlong after the meeting had been adjourned, he didn’t want to call and disturb her immediately.

That’s why he had waited until now to call.

After dialing, the phone rang a few times before connecting.

Ye Fan could not help feeling a surge of happiness, but then Zhao Lina’s icy voice came through the phone, “Director Ye, is there some work-related matter?”

“Hehe, Lina…” Ye Fan replied with a bitter attempt at humor.

“Director Ye, please have some self-respect,” Zhao Lina said coldly.

“I am your superior.

Do not try to claim an undue relationship with me, and refrain from using frivolous terms of address.”

Ye Fan sighed and said, “Lina, I know you hate me.

If you don’t want to see me, I will hand in my resignation tomorrow and leave Mingde County.”

“Whatever suits you!” Zhao Lina said coldly.

“Your presence or absence in Mingde County is none of my concern.”

Ye Fan felt upset and asked with concern, “Have you been well recently?”

“Director Ye, let me emphasize once again, we only have a professional relationship and no personal tie.

Please conduct yourself appropriately in the future, or I will consider it sexual harassment and will report you to the authorities,” Zhao Lina said sternly.

Ye Fan could only say, “Alright.

I hope you will always be well.

Goodbye.”

Having said that, he hung up the phone.

(Today is New Year’s Eve; wishing everyone a happy New Year, family happiness, and all the best!)