Sun Zhewen looked at her, a complex mix of emotions swirling within him. He gently flicked her nose, trying to lighten the mood with a bit of humor. "Wasn't this your idea in the first place? Now what, should I go divorce her?"
Chen Qingyan sighed, her eyes filled with helplessness and pain. "Ugh, divorce isn't realistic. But you two live together, don't let her touch you, and definitely don't you touch her, understand?"
Sun Zhewen nodded, a sense of helplessness and bitterness welling up inside him. "We were fake to begin with. I definitely won't."
"Zhewen, swear to me, I'm afraid you'll be tempted because my cousin is pretty. And you're living together, what if something happens? Wouldn't I be at a loss?" Chen Qingyan's voice trembled slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of unease.
Sun Zhewen chuckled, trying to ease her tension with a lighthearted tone, "Sister Qingyan, we won't. Besides, there's already a bun in the oven, how could I?"
Chen Qingyan frowned slightly, seemingly unsatisfied with his answer. "Zhewen, I'll be transferred soon, come with me."
Sun Zhewen's heart clenched. He knew what that meant, but he also knew things weren't that straightforward. "But it wouldn't be easy for me to leave."
Chen Qingyan looked at him resolutely, as if she had already made up her mind. "I'll handle it. I need you by my side. Zhewen, I find that I want to see you every single second now, have you poisoned me or something?"
Sun Zhewen's heart raced. He felt Chen Qingyan's deep affection, but he also knew the complexity and hardship behind it. "Qingyan jie..."
"Call me Qingyan. Calling me Qingyan jie makes me sound so old. Zhewen, you don't mind that I'm older than you, do you?" Chen Qingyan blinked playfully, trying to disguise her inner anxiety.
Sun Zhewen smiled, his eyes filled with tenderness. "You're not old at all, Qingyan. You look even younger than me."
A hint of emotion flickered in Chen Qingyan's eyes, but there was also worry. "Zhewen, I'm really afraid you'll leave me, but I can't be with you right now. I'm so scared."
Sun Zhewen held her hand, saying firmly, "Qingyan, I won't leave you. Not in this lifetime."
Chen Qingyan's eyes glistened with tears. She nodded gently. "Zhewen, I believe you. Even if you leave me in the future, I won't regret loving you."
Sun Zhewen was deeply moved. A warm current surged through him. Just as their lips were about to meet, a knock sounded at the door. They quickly separated. Chen Qingyan swiftly returned to her seat, regaining her air of authority. "Come in."
The person who entered was Fang Ping. She said apologetically, "Leader, the County Organization Department just asked me to notify you to go over."
Chen Qingyan nodded. "Okay, I'll go right away." She turned to Sun Zhewen. "Xiao Sun, since you're going out, why don't you give me a ride?"
Sun Zhewen smiled wryly, secretly sighing that a woman in love was truly fearless, even openly arranging for him to drive her. But he could only say, "Alright, Chairwoman."
As soon as the car left the Women's Federation, Chen Qingyan eagerly grabbed Sun Zhewen's hand, her eyes sparkling like stars. "Zhewen, I think you're getting more and more handsome."
Sun Zhewen smiled slightly, a hint of fondness in his eyes. "You're just a member of the looks club."
Chen Qingyan pouted in displeasure, like a child. "Why didn't we meet earlier? It's such a pity."
Sun Zhewen shook his head helplessly, gently patting her hand. "Qingyan, don't think too much, we're still at work."
Chen Qingyan immediately widened her eyes in displeasure, as if she had been greatly wronged. "Hmph, Zhewen, I'm your leader, and you're lecturing me."
Sun Zhewen immediately assumed a posture of admitting his mistake, smiling and saying, "Yes, yes, Leader, it's my fault. Please punish me."
Chen Qingyan couldn't help but laugh at his antics, her laughter like tinkling bells. "So fake, Zhewen. Want to go out this weekend?"
Sun Zhewen put on a slightly troubled expression and said softly, "But, my cousin and I are getting married next week. I might not be free this weekend."
Chen Qingyan had just returned in the afternoon. Sunlight filtered through the leaves of the trees in the County Party Committee compound, dappling her shoulders. As soon as she walked out of the compound, she couldn't wait to take out her phone and dial Sun Zhewen's number.
"Zhewen, it's confirmed, I'm being transferred. The notice will be issued next week." Her voice was tinged with barely suppressed excitement.
On the other end of the line, Sun Zhewen's voice sounded a little surprised: "Congratulations! Where are you going?"
Chen Qingyan smiled slightly, as if she could already see the bright future ahead: "Party Secretary of Chengguan Town."
Hearing this, Sun Zhewen couldn't help but gasp: "That's a great position!"
Chengguan Town, the most dazzling place among the twenty towns in Jiangcheng County, accounted for almost one-third of Jiangcheng County's finances and taxes. In the past few years, Chengguan Town had undergone large-scale development and construction. Although several town mayors and Party secretaries had lost their official hats because of it, it had also become a coveted place for everyone. After all, it was really easy to make political achievements there.
"But this position isn't so easy to get," Chen Qingyan said with a hint of humor. "The competition for the position of Town Party Secretary this time is quite fierce. At least half of the town mayors and party secretaries want to come here, and a few idle bureau directors are also involved."
Chen Qingyan smiled and continued, "Yes, but when they heard I was also competing, most of them backed down. Seriously, who dares to compete for a position with the County Party Secretary's wife?"
Sun Zhewen laughed heartily, "It seems you're a shoo-in this time. But, you also need to be careful. While Chengguan Town is a good place, it's also a tempting one. Many officials have stumbled here."
"Don't worry, I'll be careful," Chen Qingyan's voice was firm. "I know this road is difficult, but I'm prepared."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Qingyan stood at the entrance of the County Party Committee compound and took a deep breath. She knew that although the road ahead was full of thorns, she had made up her mind to write her own glorious chapter on this land.
The next day, the news spread like wildfire in the County Party Committee compound. Everyone was discussing and speculating whether Chen Qingyan could successfully take office this time.
"Have you heard? Chen Qingyan is going to be transferred to Chengguan Town to be the Party Secretary," a young cadre whispered to his colleague.
"Yes, I heard the competition is fierce, but she's the County Party Secretary's wife, so it shouldn't be a problem this time," the colleague nodded, a hint of envy in his eyes.
"However, whether she can establish herself in Chengguan Town depends on her own abilities," another seasoned cadre interjected. "That place isn't easy to navigate."