Chapter 1362: Chapter 740: Her Surname is ‘Shi’? (7k)_2 Chapter 1362: Chapter 740: Her Surname is ‘Shi’? (7k)_2 She also happened to have the same surname.
Could it be…
“Alright, Uncle Chen, I will then wait for you at home in Yu Wood City at year’s end.”
At that moment, Xiao Hei’s voice came through the phone, sounding somewhat disappointed after being rejected twice by Chen Mobai, and she seemed quite dejected.
“Cough, cough, cough, what I mean is, it’s too late today, it’s not appropriate for a young lady to come over to my place this late, how about tomorrow morning?”
After considering the possibility, Chen Mobai suppressed the slight tremble in his voice, quickly changed the topic, and made amends for his previous refusals.
“Really!! Then Uncle Chen, send me your location, what time tomorrow morning, I will definitely be on time!”
On the other end of the phone, Xiao Hei’s mood instantly recovered, her voice full of vitality.
“Seven o’clock… no, whenever you find convenient. You must be tired from catching the flight tonight; rest well tonight, sleep until you naturally wake up, and when you want to come over, just give me a call.”
Chen Mobai’s attitude had completely changed, but Xiao Hei didn’t notice it; she declared herself still young and promised to be there at 7 AM sharp.
“Alright, rest well, have you booked your hotel for tonight? Do you need me to make arrangements?”
Unconsciously, Chen Mobai’s tone became very caring.
“Thank you, Uncle Chen, it’s already booked, you should rest early too.”
After saying goodbye, Xiao Hei on the other end hung up the phone.
Chen Mobai immediately sent the location of his house.
The girl quickly replied with a cute emoji saying “Received!”
Chen Mobai chatted with her for a couple more lines until she arrived at the hotel, then ended the conversation with some reluctance.
He looked up at the clock hanging on the wall!
It was twenty-three minutes past ten in the evening.
Should be in time!
Chen Mobai pulled up the phone number of Wen Ping, the City Lord of Yu Wood City, and called him.
Yu Wood City.
After the department dinner followed by some extra rounds of drinks with his small group, Wen Ping had just picked up his glass, preparing to toast with a capable subordinate, when he saw his mobile phone vibrating on the table.
He glanced at it and his eyes widened instantly; he almost spilled his wine.
As soon as he saw the caller ID, he picked it up speedily, asked everyone to be silent, then cast a soundproofing restriction and carefully answered the call.
After saying a couple words, he kept nodding continuously.
“Yes, yes, yes!”
“Okay, no problem!”
“Don’t worry, I’ve got this!”
At the table, the heads of other departments of Yu Wood City were somewhat astonished as they exchanged glances, unsure who the important figure was on the phone, though it had made Wen Ping lower his posture so significantly.
“Sorry everyone, something urgent came up. Let’s end after this drink today; I’ll host another meal for you all another day.”
Once the call ended, Wen Ping straightened his expression and addressed everyone below.
Although others were puzzled, some quick-witted ones had already guessed who the caller was, promptly finished their remaining drink, and got up to leave.
“Director Zhu, stay for a moment.”
The director of the Forestry Bureau, Zhu Shiyong, was just about to grab his bag and leave when he heard Wen Ping call out.
His face showed surprise, as he was quite on the fringe of this small group.
But since he was the only one with the surname Zhu there, he stopped getting up, set his bag back down, and sat down again.
Soon, only the two of them were left in the private room.
“Chen, the council member, just called. He wants to see the latest files of the clerk Xiao Hei, who was transferred to your Forestry Bureau.”
Wen Ping spoke gravely to Zhu Shiyong, the director of the Forestry Bureau. Hearing this, Zhu Shiyong initially thought it was an issue not reported higher up, which might have upset Chen Mobai, causing him to slap his thigh in frustration.
“I knew it; the Imperial City headquarters wouldn’t transfer someone over for no reason. Could it be they want to investigate our accounts?”
Wen Ping remained silent after hearing this.
Because Chen Mobai had controlled Yu Wood City for so long, this was the first time he had called him after ten o’clock at night, and it was to look into Xiao Hei, an ordinary clerk sent over after operations by the Imperial City headquarters.
Such an obvious signal also caused tremendous anxiety in his heart as the City Lord.
As one of the Blessed Earth Cities with the richest southern wood resources at Immortal Gate, the yearly revenue of the Forestry Bureau was the largest portion of the official finances.
Though restricted by various laws at Immortal Gate, it was quite easy for them to make some benefits discreetly.
Although these benefits were taken within the rules, if someone were really to delve into it, they wouldn’t have a good outcome.
“I’m not sure, you better prepare quickly. Councilman Chen said he’s rushing over from Red Sandstone City, should arrive in about two hours.”
Chen Mobai’s tone on the phone was quite urgent, so Wen Ping didn’t dare to ask more, just firmly remembered the instructions commanded.
Hearing this, Zhu Shiyong’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“This late? The councilman is coming personally?”
Wen Ping looked out the window into the completely dark sky, got up impatiently, and urged Zhu Shiyong to quickly prepare Xiao Hei’s files.
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