<h4>Chapter 593: Chapter 592, Xu Wendong’s Beautiful Secretary</h4>


    The couple waspletely stunned.


    They hadn’t expected that Xu Wendong was actually the new deputy director of the city nning bureau.


    After all, he was really too young.


    Recalling the advice given to Xu Wendong earlier, Liu Shimei felt somewhat embarrassed. At such a young age, he had be a deputy director. Did he really need her advice?


    Not only Liu Shimei and her husband, but the people at the city nning bureau were also all shocked, their eyes filled with disbelief.


    It seemed they hadn’t expected the iing deputy director to be so young.


    After the shock passed,


    Everyone looked at Xu Wendong with cautious eyes.


    It was obvious.


    He must have had some powerful backing and background to be a deputy director at such a young age. Surely, he was here to build his credentials.


    This kind of person was not one they could afford to offend.


    Zhang Wei introduced with a smile, "Director Xu, let me introduce you. This is Comrade Deng Changhai from the city nning bureau. I hope that under the efforts of both of you, our city nning bureau’s work will be better and better!"


    Xu Wendong and Deng Changhai shook hands and greeted each other.


    Deng Changhai enthusiastically said, "Director Xu, so young and indeed promising. I hope that in our future work, we can support each other and make Haicheng’s tomorrow more beautiful."


    Xu Wendong politely replied, "Director Deng, you tter me. As the younger generation, I will certainly seek your guidance and learn from you. Please advise me more!"


    After some small talk, Zhang Wei called Xu Wendong aside and whispered, "Director Xu, although the city nning bureau has only been established for a little over three years, the power of this unit is considerable. Elder Fang’s intention is for Deng Changhai to step down and for you to take charge."


    Clearly, Zhang Wei was a person of Elder Fang. Otherwise, he wouldn’t speak so bluntly.


    Xu Wendong chuckled bitterly, "Director Zhang, I’ve just taken office, and you’re giving me such a daunting task?"


    "If you think Deng Changhai has issues, can’t you just let the disciplinarymittee intervene directly, making me somewhat redundant?"


    Zhang Wei said, "If Deng Changhai truly had issues, the disciplinarymittee would have dealt with him long ago. But the problem is, he’s really too clean, clean as a nk sheet of paper."


    Xu Wendong suddenly understood.


    He had spent some time in Lianyun County officialdom. Although he always wanted to maintain his integrity and be unstained, in such an environment, no one could truly stay clean.


    Take him as an example. He hadn’t resorted to corruption or bribery, but he had used connections to help Wang Luyao and Zhang Manni with job and housing issues.


    Yet Deng Changhai had served as the director of the city nning bureau for three years and remained as clean as a nk sheet of paper. This was quite peculiar.


    "You shouldn’t feel too much pressure psychologically. I believe with your abilities, you can certainlyplete this task." Zhang Wei smiled and patted Xu Wendong’s shoulder. "I’ll head back to work for now. If anythinges up, call me directly."


    Xu Wendong said, "Alright, take care, Director Zhang."


    After parting with Zhang Wei, Xu Wendong followed Deng Changhai to the office.


    The deputy director’s office was quite impressive, spacious and bright, with many books in the bookcase.


    Deng Changhai casually asked, "Xiao Xu, what’s your rtionship with Liu Shimei?"


    Xu Wendong replied, "My cousin went to high school with her."


    Deng Changhai understood and then said, "How about this, I’ll have Liu Shimei be your secretary? Since you both know each other, it can help you blend into the work quickly."


    "Following Director Deng’s arrangement," Xu Wendong readily agreed to Deng Changhai’s proposal. After all, what man wouldn’t want to have a beautiful woman by his side?


    Deng Changhai smiled and said, "Alright, I’ll have Xiao Liue over and discuss the direction of the city nning bureau’s work with you. There’s a meeting at noon that you’ll need to attend."


    After a few more words, Deng Changhai left Xu Wendong’s office.


    Xu Wendong leisurely sat at his desk, lifted his legs onto it, and smokedfortably.


    Knock knock knock!


    A gentle knocking on the door was heard.


    "Come in!" Xu Wendong lowered his legs.


    The next second.


    Liu Shimei walked in nervously, standing stiffly in front of the desk, "Director Xu!"


    She truly hadn’t expected Xu Wendong to be the new deputy director.


    Even though they had already be sworn siblings,


    She couldn’t adapt to the change in Xu Wendong’s status in such a short time.


    "Sister, between us, don’t be so distant. Just call me your little brother," Xu Wendong smiled and shook his head, then said, "Have a seat first and tell me about the nature of our unit’s work."


    "Alright." Liu Shimei sat gracefully on the sofa, her posture straight, with her roundness prominently standing out, causing Xu Wendong’s heart to race, and he longed to feel that sticity up close...


    Liu Shimei saw the intense gaze of Xu Wendong, and her heart involuntarily raced. Although that gaze made her ufortable, like ants crawling all over, she didn’t reject Xu Wendong staring at her like that.


    She took a deep breath to calm herself a bit, then softly spoke, "The city nning bureau’s functional scope includesnd development, urban nning, urban construction, municipal engineering, garden greening, environmental protection, and urban infrastructure construction."


    "The work of the city nning bureau involves urban infrastructure construction, traffic nning, greening nning, urban appearance and environmental management,nd management, and urbanndscaping."


    "Does the city nning bureau have such broad authority?" Xu Wendong was shocked. He thought it was just a leisurely position, but he hadn’t realized there were so many subordinate units, all of which were lucrative.


    Whether it wasnd development, urban nning, urban construction, municipal engineering, garden greening, environmental protection, or urban infrastructure construction, these could indeed bring immense benefits!


    Liu Shimei acknowledged, "Indeed, the city nning bureau has significant authority."


    Xu Wendong asked again, "Who used to sit in the chair I’m currently in?"


    Liu Shimei replied, "Director Shen Wenhui."


    Xu Wendong inquired, "How was his work capability?"


    Liu Shimei responded, "Director Shen’s capabilities were widely recognized. During his tenure, he proposed several ns for Haicheng’s development that earned him widespread public support."


    "However..."


    "Last December, he suddenly suffered a stroke and became a vegetable. He hasn’t woken up since."


    Xu Wendong nodded slightly. Just as he was about to speak, he noticed the ash from his cigarette about to fall, so he looked to the side, wanting to grab the ashtray.


    Liu Shimei, quick-eyed and quick-handed, got up, took the ashtray, and ced it before Xu Wendong, catching the falling ash just in time.


    Seeing this scene, a charming smile appeared on Xu Wendong’s face.


    He liked women with a sense of finesse who could cooperate.


    Someone like Liu Shimei.


    "Why are you smiling?" Liu Shimei blushed slightly, like a ripe peach, her exquisite face making one’s heart flutter and imagination run wild.


    Xu Wendong sighed, "I never thought my sworn sister would be my secretary!"


    Liu Shimei’s heart pounded.


    Whether it was being called a sworn sister or being appointed as a secretary, it suggested an ambiguous rtionship and stirred one’s imagination.


    Even she couldn’t help but visualize some intimate scenes...