"What’s wrong with the town?"
Lin Fan still maintained a smile, thinking to himself that Zhang Tianle’s disdain for the poor and fondness for the rich was all too unmasked.
"Nothing, just hurry up and take me to the office, I don’t have time to chat with you here."
Zhang Tianle, with a cold face, was unwilling to say another word to Lin Fan, her quick change of expression truly astonishing.
Lin Fan, not wanting to argue any further, stepped toward the general office. When Director Lu saw him, he immediately stood up and eagerly approached. But before he could speak, Zhang Tianle suddenly stepped forward and took hold of Director Lu’s hand.
"Director Lu, hello, my name is Zhang Tianle, I am here as a representative of the participating organizations. County Magistrate Luan has asked me to coordinate with you."
"Hello, what do you need me to do?"
Director Lu was startled for a moment and his brain quickly churned. Since she mentioned County Magistrate Luan’s name and was brought by Lin Fan himself, he had to take this seriously.
"There isn’t much else; I just spoke with County Magistrate Luan. I’m new to Red Flag County and unfamiliar with this place. County Magistrate Luan was very empathetic, so he asked me to come to you to understand the specific situation. I hope you can guide me wherever I don’t understand."
Zhang Tianle was exceptionally adept at using the big names to her advantage, quickly making Director Lu very respectful.
"No problem at all, just tell me whatever you need done here, I assure you I’ll solve it immediately!"
Watching Director Lu being taken for a ride, Lin Fan couldn’t help but admire this woman’s audacity, though her tactics were quite transparent to him. So, he lightly coughed and said, "Director Lu, County Magistrate Luan has asked me to pick up some relevant processes to review."
"Of course, no problem, everything’s right here."
Director Lu quickly handed over a prepared file bag from his desk. After taking the bag, Lin Fan nodded and continued, "Director Lu, I will be leaving now then. If there’s any issue, we can discuss it over the phone. Oh, and just now, this lady rushed right into County Magistrate Luan’s office, I think our County Government’s office conditions have some problems, I mean how can a stranger just barge in like that? So, County Magistrate Luan asked me to bring her to you to see what the problem is."
After saying this, Lin Fan turned and walked out, his words making Director Lu’s face instantly change: "This lady, barging into the County Magistrate’s office isn’t exactly proper behavior. Which company are you from?"
"I...I didn’t barge in...I just wanted to understand the meeting process...and then accidentally walked into the County Magistrate’s office..."
Caught red-handed, Zhang Tianle awkwardly took a step back and glared fiercely at Lin Fan.
"Accidentally? I’m afraid it’s not quite as simple as that."
Director Lu’s face darkened, he had nearly been played for a fool, which made him infuriated.
"Sorry, Director Lu, I won’t delay your work then...you carry on... I’m leaving!"
Knowing staying would only bring more trouble, Zhang Tianle turned and started heading out of the office. Director Lu wanted to stop her, but Lin Fan, smiling, stopped him: "Director Lu, let it be. Recently, with the efforts to attract investors, there will be many flies and mosquitos buzzing in; this won’t be an exception. Since County Magistrate Luan has already spoken with you, just contact me directly if anything else comes up."
"No problem, thank you Mayor Lin, your involvement has really helped me."
Director Lu repeatedly thanked him, then escorted Lin Fan out of the office, his respectful demeanor making it clear to everyone in the office how influential this deputy mayor from Lotus Town was in the County.
Holding the files, Lin Fan walked downstairs, but unexpectedly, Zhang Tianle, in high heels, blocked his path. Seeing Lin Fan come out, she immediately charged up: "You bumpkin, was it necessary for you to put your nose in my business? You dare spoil my opportunities, do you know who I am?"
"Miss, you better calm down. I was only stating the facts. Your opportunistic behavior is quite impolite and not in line with the spirit of this investment conference. So I advise you to drop your seductive tricks and concentrate on thoroughly understanding your project to better participate in it."
Lin Fan said coldly, looking at Zhang Tianle who was clutching her chest, her face defiant.
"You rube from the town, is it your business to interfere here in the County? I’m warning you, I’ll remember this. You better pray you never fall into my hands, or I’ll make you wish you were dead!"
Zhang Tianle, teeth clenched, glared venomously at Lin Fan, then turned and walked away. Lin Fan, unbothered, continued walking towards the parking lot.
"You countryside bumpkin, why are you following me!"
Zhang Tianle, who had stopped at a Toyota sedan, turned and looked disdainfully at Lin Fan: "Don’t think I’ll forgive you if you apologize. Remember, you’ve stirred up big trouble this time!"
"I’ll remember, and I welcome your revenge anytime."
Holding the file bag, Lin Fan snorted coldly, pulled out his car keys from his pocket.
With the lights flashing, the Land Rover parked next to the Toyota immediately flickered as Lin Fan opened the door, got in, and under Zhang Tianle’s stunned gaze, drove away in the million-dollar luxury car.