Insufficient balance

  Knock, knock, knock. The door of the Village Reform Office was knocked on. "Excuse me, which one is Chen Gong?" A beautiful woman with one hand leaning against the door and the other holding a bag of files, with a white shoulder bag slung over her shoulder.

  "Director Chen has gone to the restroom and will be back soon. What can I help you with?" asked the staff member of the Village Reform Office.

  "I'm a reporter for Fuhai Daily, and the village school reform story that was published in Fuhai Daily the other day was done by me. Originally, I would go directly to the Fuhai Education Bureau to collect materials, but now it's been changed to Qinghe Town, and I have to run around every day, which is exhausting. Can't they just choose a place closer to the city?" The beautiful woman was complaining to herself, not knowing who she was talking to.

  But who listened is not important, what's important is that Chen Gong heard it when he came back from the restroom. Chen Gong, who was concentrating on his work, couldn't help but get angry after hearing this. "Comrade, please mind your words! Why can't Qinghe be listed as a pilot town? Don't look down on poor places, you might have been born in one of those poor places yourself! Besides, it's not up to you to decide which towns are listed as pilot towns!"

  "Hey, who's got such a big temper." The beauty turned around and looked at Chen Gong with an angry face.

  "It's you." they said in unison.

  It turned out that the beautiful female journalist was Wei Shuqin, the owner of the stolen bag when Chen Gong went to the internet cafe to check his exam results. Wei Shuqin also noticed it was Chen Gong and stuck her tongue out at him. She had originally wanted to say something about being listed as a trial township, but seeing that it was someone who helped her, she swallowed back what she wanted to say.

  "It's you, beauty. If next time you still complain about the distance from the unit to the trial town, you can just not follow this matter." Chen Gong said lightly.

  "I didn't expect it to be you, I thought it was another Chen Gong. After all, last time we met, you told me that you were a quasi-civil servant of the State Land Bureau, what brought you to Qinghe Town?" Wei Shuqin asked Chen Gong.

  "Service at the grassroots level has arrived, are you here to find materials for the village school reform pilot?" Wei Shuqin was very beautiful, Chen Gong seemed to have forgotten his previous unreasonable behavior and started to care.

  "Yes, but it seems like it's almost noon. In that case, I'll give you the opportunity to treat me to lunch, and while we eat, you can introduce me to the specific situation of Qinghe." Wei Shuqin swung her handbag, with an air of "you go ahead and lead the way".

  The two of them were laughing and chatting, a perfect match between talent and beauty. The passersby on the street, especially the men, couldn't help but feel envious.

  Entering a medium-sized restaurant, "Beautiful girl, you order the dishes. This place is an old restaurant, the taste is authentic, and it's very delicious for spicy and salty things. What do you want to eat? I'll go to the bathroom." After finishing speaking, Chen Gong went to a small alley next to the kitchen.

  Wei Shuqin was savoring the menu with relish, having taken a bus from downtown early in the morning. She hadn't even had time for breakfast and was now starving. "Boss, I'll have the boiled beef, tomato scrambled eggs, and this one, that one."

  "Hey, beautiful girl, can you finish all these dishes by yourself? Why don't you join us and we'll order another table?" One of the three young men who had just entered the restaurant walked over after hearing Wei Shuqin's orders.

  "I don't even know you, why do I have to sit with you? You look like you didn't sleep well yesterday and still haven't woken up yet." Wei Shuqin glanced at the man, who had a small flat head, was of medium build, and wore sloppy clothes that made him look like trash.

  "Hey, you're still quite capable, I like that. In Qinghe Town, there aren't many people I can't mess with on this one mu and three fen of land. Come have a few drinks with us brothers, and if you ever need help in Qinghe, just give me a call and I'll take care of it for you. Otherwise, don't blame me if you run into trouble." Xiao Ping's tone was arrogant, directly threatening.

  "This young lady is not interested, you can roll as far as you want!" Wei Shuqin had never met anyone who dared to show off in front of her. At home and at the newspaper office, everyone spoiled her and gave in to her, including the editor-in-chief of Fuhai Daily.

  "You're given face but you don't want it." Xiaoping said as he grabbed Wei Shuqin's wrist and pulled her up.

  "Hooligan, let me go! I'll call the police and catch you right away!" Wei Shuqin didn't expect that little rascal to resort to violence.

  Then, Chen Gong came out of the bathroom and bumped into a plump middle-aged woman. "Sister Song!" Chen Gong turned around and shouted.

  "Are you Chen Gong? What a coincidence! Weren't you at the National Land Bureau? How did you end up in Qinghe Town?"

  "Hey, I was assigned by the bureau to serve at the grassroots level. Song Jie, what are you doing here?" Chen Gong is also very concerned about Song Huiyun, she is Chen Gong's benefactor.

  "I actually knew you were in Qinghe, I've seen the documents from the Municipal Education Bureau, and after asking around, I figured it was you. Today, I'm here to inspect the implementation of the personnel reform in your institution. The town arranged for me to have lunch here, and a few leaders are probably waiting for me in the private room." Song Huiyun spoke to Chen Gong, her eyes revealing a hint of ambiguity.

  Chen Gong's self-control ability was limited, "Well, Song sister, you go ahead and busy yourself, I'm going to have dinner with friends."

  Having finished speaking, Chen Gong arrived at the hall and walked towards Wei Shuqin. "Oh no," Chen Gong saw that Wei Shuqin's hand was being held by a strange man.

  "Let him go!" Chen Gong rushed over in one breath, that's a beauty, how can you let others tease, one kick landed on Xiao Ping's back, directly making him fall on a table behind, Wei Shuqin was calling the police on the side.

  The boss of the restaurant and several waiters immediately came over, pulled apart both sides, and persuaded them to stop.

  Two friends of Xiaoping also came forward and entangled with Chen Gong for a while, both sides had injuries on their bodies, of course, Chen Gong was the worst, one eye frame was swollen, as the alarm sounded from far to near, several people stopped moving.

  The police arrived, and Xiaoping looked like he wasn't afraid at all. Maybe what he said earlier was true, and there were only a few people in Qinghe Town who dared to provoke him.

  "Hey, it's Li Ge! What are you doing here? Who called the police?" A policeman saw Xiaoping and greeted him.

  "It was me who made the call, you said that this Li Ge teased people first and even hit someone, I demand that you catch him immediately and bring him back to the police station for interrogation. Just by looking at him, it's clear that he has done more than one or two bad things." Wei Shuqin said to the police.

  "Brother Li, they actually want to catch you, I think it's really ridiculous." The police were obviously in cahoots with that little punk called Brother Li.

  Chen Gong was slightly injured and was rubbing his foot, "Police comrades, please be serious. If someone is covering up for him, I will report it to your police station leader." Chen Gong wanted to put pressure on the police.

  "Brother Li, leave this to us. At worst, we'll just lock them up and let them learn a lesson." The lead police officer surprisingly let them go.

  Wei Shuqin listened and couldn't help but burst out, "You dare, I'm a reporter for Fuhai Daily, be careful or I'll report this incident."

  The police in the town are like local emperors, and as a branch of the Public Security Bureau, they are also served by the locals. "Spread the word, we are the government, we are heaven, do you think it can be reported? If it can be reported, I think I would have been laid off to shine shoes long ago."

  "You are simply lawless, I am the deputy director of the Municipal Social Affairs Office, and I will definitely report this to your superior." Chen Gong walked up to the leading police officer and said loudly.

  "They all report to me, I'm the deputy director of the police station, my name is Li Youzhi, and my father is the first vice mayor of the town, Li Aimin." With that, Li Youzhi raised his noble head.

  Chen Gong thought for a moment, the reason was that the town leader's son was not suitable to offend Li Ai Min, Li Ai Min already had an opinion about Chen Gong. If he were to deal with Chen Gong like a mad dog, it would be possible that Chen Gong's official career would end prematurely. But the words couldn't be softened. "Town Head Li is our respected good town head, he is a clean official, he never acts selfishly. You are his son and also a public servant, you should maintain your image outside even more, rather than tarnishing it."

  "I think you're overstepping your bounds. You have one minute to gather your things, settle the bill and leave. Otherwise, both of you will be taken back to the station." Li Youzhi was furious.

  "Chen Gong, let's not leave. Let's go back with them to the dorm and see what they dare to do." Wei Shuqin pulled on Chen Gong's arm.

  "Alright, if you want to arrest us, then come and arrest us now! We will resolutely fight against the evil forces until the end."

  "Are you Li Youzhi? Are you the deputy director of the police station? Why didn't I see your name in the leadership division?" Song Huiyun walked into the crowd at this time.

  "Sister Song, you've been here all along." Upon hearing Song Huiyun's words, Chen Gong knew that Song Huiyun had been watching from nearby.

  Song Huiyun had not yet responded to Chen Gong, when Li Youzhi started shouting again, "Who are you? What business do you have with me and this little white face? I think you're looking for a man, running out here making a scene."

  One person quickly squeezed out of the crowd and rushed towards Room 101. "Something's wrong, leaders!"

  "What's wrong? You're in such a hurry, what's going on?" Guo Kesong asked calmly.

  Li Aimin also took over the conversation, "Today is a good day, we have invited Director Song, and the institutional reform will definitely go smoothly."

  "Bureau Chief Song was scolded by someone outside, and also Chen Gong, Director Chen, and a woman." The informant was the driver of Guo Kesheng, who had seen Song Huiyun two weeks ago when he ran to the district's personnel department.

  "Damn it, who's so bold, I'll ruin him."

  "Director Li, you should be mentally prepared, it seems like your son Li Youzhi is going to take action."

  "This fool, I'm going out right away." After finishing speaking, Guo Kesheng rushed towards the hall at full speed. Guo Kesheng and others also slowly walked out.

  "As a national administrative personnel, you are so arrogant and use your identity to bully the masses. You're just waiting to be fired."

  "Get out of here, you stinky old woman. Don't think I'm afraid to hit a woman." Li Youzhi said as he raised his right hand to slap Song Huiyun's face.

  With a loud crack, Li Youzhi's left cheek immediately had four marks on it. "You just know how to cause trouble for me outside, today I will beat you up." Li Aimin chased after Li Youzhi and hit him, two nearby tables were also knocked over.

  Song Huiyun seemed to not want to care, "Li Zhenchang, don't rush, take your time to find, after we finish, we'll have a good talk about the personnel quality, personnel assessment, and cadre appointment issues involved in this institutional reform. I think, this time, Qinghe Town's problem is very serious."

  Li Aimin pressed Li Youzhi down, "Song Ju, I..."

  Kuo Kesheng and others stood nearby, "Town Head Li, this time you must give an account to the Party Committee and the government."

  Song Ju, Chen Gong recalled that Song Jie said she was from the district personnel bureau, could it be that she was a deputy director or director.