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Chapter 105 Lin Chen Promoted to Deputy Director

Chapter 104 Lin Chen Promoted to Deputy Director

This girl actually traveled hundreds of kilometers, enduring a bumpy journey all the way here.

This is such a heartwarming surprise, delivered right to our doorstep from afar!

Lin Chen quickly calculated that Tang Yuwei's ovulation period was probably approaching again, which explained her eagerness. He slowly descended the stairs, strolled over to her, and asked in a tone that was half indulgent and half reproachful, "Why did you come over without saying a word?"

"Hehe, class monitor, are you surprised?" Tang Yuwei tilted her head up, smiling like a little kitten begging for candy. Fine beads of sweat clung to the tip of her nose, and her youthful face exuded a lively and innocent charm that made one want to lean in and give her a kiss.

She proudly swung her arm: "I told my mom I went out with my classmates, and we sat on a bus all morning; my butt was practically bounced to pieces!"

Lin Chen reached out and wiped the sweat from her forehead, his reproachful tone barely concealing his tenderness: "You silly girl, I already told you I'm on duty today, I can't leave during the day at all, even if you come, I can't go shopping with you."

"It doesn't matter, I'm just here to keep you company on duty. I'll just quietly watch you." Tang Yuwei grabbed his arm and rushed towards the office. As they passed the leader's office, her eyes darted around, and she asked in a low voice, "Is Song Jiehui not here?"

"They've already slipped away. The leaders are all on duty remotely by phone. Only us lowly underlings have to stay here and be ripped off," Lin Chen complained, leading Tang Yuwei into his office.

Tang Yuwei plopped down in Lin Chen's office chair, flipping through the things on the desk. Suddenly, she picked up a work photo from ten years ago, and a sweet smile curved her lips: "Wow, you used to be so handsome! You looked like a college student back then."

Lin Chen leaned against the table, his gaze fixed on her lively profile, feeling that this girl was as radiant as a ray of light. He teased her deliberately, "Then tell me, which am I more handsome, the current me or the old me?"

"Squad leader, you're getting more and more shameless!" Tang Yuwei glared at him, but her eyes were full of laughter. "Back in Balu, you were never narcissistic."

"I'm shameless?" Lin Chen feigned surprise, reaching out to scratch her lower back. "Then tell me, who traveled hundreds of kilometers just to say they missed me?"

Tang Yuwei, hands on her hips, defiantly scratched Lin Chen, saying, "But you clearly missed me too!"

"I didn't go looking for you. You seem to miss me more." Lin Chen grabbed her wrist and reached out to tickle her waist, which she was most sensitive to.

"No! You have to think more than I do!"

Tang Yuwei curled up in a ball, tickled so badly she almost cried from laughing, and repeatedly begged for mercy: "I was wrong, I was wrong, it was me who missed you more, okay!"

"Hey! You bastard, how dare you tickle my chest! I'll beat you to death!" Tang Yuwei suddenly jumped up, clenching her little pink fists and chasing Lin Chen all over the office.

"Help! Spare me, heroine!"

"Stop right there!"

Laughter erupted in the office, and for a moment, it felt like returning to the carefree days at Baru Institute. Looking at the laughing figures before him, Lin Chen suddenly felt that compared to the cutthroat competition and fierce battles for the deputy director position, this lively atmosphere was truly what made life worthwhile.

He's over thirty years old, what can't he see through? In this life, to have a true friend like him, what more could one ask for?

After they'd had their fun, the two sat side by side on the sofa. Tang Yuwei gently rested her head on Lin Chen's shoulder, her voice as soft as cotton candy: "Lin Chen, I really miss you. Every time I talk to you on the phone, time seems to fly by."

Lin Chen raised his hand and gently stroked her soft hair, the faint scent of gardenias lingering in his nostrils: "If you miss me in the future, just say so, and I'll come find you. You don't need to go through all this trouble."

Tang Yuwei pursed her lips, secretly glancing at him. The moment their eyes met, their breaths mingled, filling the air with a sweet, ambiguous warmth. Lin Chen could clearly hear her increasingly rapid heartbeat, like a drumbeat pounding against his own heart.

His gaze slowly moved down to her full lips, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

Tang Yuwei seemed to understand the emotions in his eyes. She quickly glanced at the doorway and then slowly closed her eyes.

As they drew closer, Lin Chen could even see the fine downy hairs on her cheeks, which were incredibly cute. At the same time, a sweet, youthful fragrance filled his nostrils, making his heart flutter.

He leaned down and gently placed a kiss on her delicate face.

Tang Yuwei didn't move, but her cheeks turned red at a visible speed, all the way to her ears.

Their hearts were pounding wildly, as if they were about to burst out of their chests.

Suddenly, there was a knocking sound on the door.

Someone's back!

Tang Yuwei trembled with fright, jerking off Lin Chen's shoulder and frantically adjusting her skirt. Her cheeks were flushed red, and she kept her head down, not daring to look at anyone.

Lin Chen tensed up instantly, his eyes fixed on the doorway, wanting to see who had spoiled the fun.

The door opened, and Song Jiehui walked in carrying a briefcase. Seeing the two people in the office, he visibly paused, then forced an exaggerated expression of surprise: "Lin Chen? Yuwei? What are you doing here?"

Tang Yuwei reacted quickly, instantly switching to a well-behaved and sweet demeanor, and greeted him with a smile, "Uncle Song! I came back this time specifically to see you!"

Song Jiehui glanced at Lin Chen sideways, his eyes revealing a hint of understanding, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips: "Oh?"

"Really? It doesn't seem like you've come to see me, girl."

Tang Yuwei's eyes darted around, and she said mysteriously, "Uncle Song, I have some good news for you!"

Song Jiehui immediately perked up and hurriedly asked, "What good news?"

"The provincial company's board of directors has approved the plan to appoint Lin Chunhua as the deputy director of the Suicheng company. He will report for duty after May Day!" Tang Yuwei smiled and said, "This way, you won't have to be under so much pressure in the future."

Upon hearing this, Song Jiehui's face immediately darkened, turning completely green.

Who is Lin Chunhua? He is the director of the infrastructure department of the municipal company, and he was recommended to the provincial company by Zeng Huihuang!

These days, Song Jiehui has been running himself ragged trying to get the position of deputy director, pulling every string he could in the province and doing his best to recommend his own people, but it all came to nothing.

Great, really great! One Tan Huasheng is gone, and another Lin Chunhua has come. Song Jiehui's dream of ruling Sui County with one hand is shattered again!

"Thank you, Yuwei, for making the special trip to tell me this good news." Song Jiehui said with a forced smile, his tone full of resentment. "Alright, you young people can chat all you want. Lin Chen, you spend some time with Yuwei."

Lin Chen feigned reluctance, adopting a businesslike demeanor: "Director Song, I'm on duty today, so I really can't accompany her."

"What shift? You don't need to be on duty anymore." Song Jiehui waved his hand and ordered the man to be released.

When Tang Yuwei came to Suicheng back then, he received a phone call from that man, which he will remember for the rest of his life: "I've approved your leave. Take Yuwei out to play right away, and don't come back."

Lin Chen was secretly shocked. He hadn't expected Tang Yuwei to have such influence. Just who was she?

"Thank you, Uncle Song, class monitor, let's go." Tang Yuwei eagerly grabbed Lin Chen's hand and walked out with light steps, leaving Song Jiehui alone in the office, his face ashen and sulking.

During the three-day May Day holiday, Lin Chen and Tang Yuwei stayed in the villa and didn't go anywhere. They didn't even dare to open the curtains, since the two of them were always disheveled and their underwear was scattered everywhere.

For three whole days, the warm yellow light spilled over the messy sofa, and scattered clothes mixed with a hint of lust. The sofa, the kitchen, the living room, the balcony—everywhere was covered in it.

On the day Yuwei left, she cried her heart out. Lin Chen couldn't bear it and wanted to make sure she had no regrets.

On the first day back to work after the May Day holiday, Lin Chen had just stepped into the office when Song Jiehui called him over. Song Jiehui, with a knowing smile, leaned in and gossiped, "Lin Chen, are you and Tang Yuwei dating?"

Lin Chen's mind raced, but he remained outwardly calm, vaguely replying, "I guess so."

Song Jiehui immediately beamed, patted him on the shoulder, and said with unprecedented warmth, "Lin Chen, the position of deputy director of our company's project department has been vacant for so long, it can't be left unfilled any longer. There are so many new and technological upgrade projects this year, and Lao Zhang is getting old, I'm really worried about him. I was thinking of giving you some more responsibility. Have you made any preparations?"

Old Zhang is the director of the project department. He's not actually that old, and he can probably work for a long time. Moreover, he's extremely domineering and his word is law.

Lin Chen cursed him inwardly for being shameless, but couldn't manage a smile.

He had originally set his sights on the position of deputy director of the marketing department, but given the current situation, there was no room for negotiation. He suppressed his own ambitions and calmly replied, "Director Song, I will obey the company's arrangements."

"Okay, okay, then go back and prepare well." Song Jiehui said "okay" twice and patted his shoulder even more enthusiastically.

Lin Chen knew exactly what was going on.

None of this was a coincidence.

In Song Jiehui's mind, Lin Chunhua was the second Tan Huasheng. He already had few confidants in Suicheng, so he needed Lin Chen as a pawn.

More importantly, Lin Chen still has a relationship with Tang Yuwei.

Soon, the next day, the company posted a notice at the entrance: Due to the company's development needs, after comprehensive evaluation and review, it has been decided to hire Comrade Lin Chen as the deputy director of the project department. The public notice period is one week.

The company was suddenly bombarded with attacks again.

After all, Lin Chen had only been a specialist for a short year.

When Zhang Junmin, who was swatting flies at the water plant, saw this document, he clenched his fist so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

When Chen Ya saw the appointment, the tip of her chest trembled slightly, and her heart felt as if it were being gripped by an invisible hand, causing her to gasp for breath in pain.

He actually became the deputy director.