Chen Fang gave him a blank look and asked, "Do you really think I'm not picky about food?"

"Have you ever been picky about food?"

Yu Zhengchuan asked in surprise.

Chen Fang was so angry that he picked up the empty air conditioner remote control from the table and was about to throw it.

Yu Zhengchuan quickly begged for mercy, saying, "Okay, okay, let's talk about serious matters."

Chen Fang then calmed down.

Putting down the remote control, he said, "The City Government Office serves all the mayors, deputy mayors, and subordinate units of the city government. The position of the Secretary General of the City Government, frankly speaking, is basically the mayor's chief secretary. Zhao Yiping had always looked askance at me, so my future on this new assignment is uncertain."

"Once I arrive in Wulan City, Zhao Yiping will definitely find ways to make things difficult for me. Since Yang Tong and Li Huanqing don't get along, I can use their discord to quickly secure my footing in the City Government Office. The transfer of Ding Guiqi might actually be a good thing for me; after all, if everyone wants this position, they will have to yield to me."

Yu Zhengchuan asked, "Are you really planning to play both sides?"

Chen Fang chuckled and replied, "When necessary, I wouldn't hesitate to play not just two, but even five boats if I have to."

Yu Zhengchuan listened.

He gave Chen Fang a thumbs up.

And said, "Impressive, truly impressive, moving through a sea of flowers without taking a single one."

The two of them were joking with each other.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

Yu Zhengchuan opened the door, and his smile disappeared instantly, turning serious.

He respectfully called out, "Secretary Liu."

Hearing the words "Secretary Liu."

Chen Fang immediately turned serious as well.

"Is Secretary Chen here?"

Liu Mingkai asked.

Yu Zhengchuan promptly opened the door wider, saying, "He is, he is, please come in, Secretary Liu."

"Secretary Liu, what brings you here?"

Chen Fang also warmly greeted him.

Liu Mingkai looked around, sat down opposite Chen Fang, paused for a moment, and asked, "Secretary Chen, when are you leaving?"

"Secretary Liu, please just call me Chen Fang. I'm still not used to being called Secretary,"

Chen Fang said.

Liu Mingkai laughed heartily and replied, "Either is fine, either is fine. I heard you are officially taking up the post next Monday."

This was purely making conversation, since Liu Mingkai had brought the appointment letter from the province himself, and nobody knew that better than him.

"Secretary Liu, is there something you need?"

Chen Fang noticed something was up and asked.

Liu Mingkai smiled and said, "It's nothing major, really. I have a cousin, 25 years old, named Miao Zishan, quite a beauty. And Comrade Chen Fang, you're single too, right? I was thinking of playing matchmaker between you two."

As soon as these words were spoken,

Yu Zhengchuan, standing by the door, burst out laughing.

"What are you laughing at?"

Chen Fang asked unhappily.

Yu Zhengchuan waved his hand, and said, "Nothing, just happy for you. I'll be leaving first."

After saying that, he left swiftly.

Chen Fang felt a headache coming on.

He said, "Secretary Liu, I appreciate your kindness, but…"

"Comrade Chen Fang, you're 30 years old, and it's about time to get married. You know, in our line of work, married individuals tend to have brighter prospects, don't they?"

This was indeed true.

In the promotion of officials.

Marriage isn't officially taken into consideration.

But as an unwritten rule, it's a very important factor. Unmarried men are often seen as drifters, giving an impression of instability, whereas married men are perceived as dependable and stable.

Therefore, in one's career trajectory, marriage is quite crucial. Some leading positions simply wouldn't consider unmarried individuals.

Chen Fang really didn't want to go on a blind date.

But seeing Liu Mingkai's earnest look, he didn't know how to refuse properly.

Having just been promoted to Secretary General, he no longer paid attention to him, which made him feel uncomfortable and, inexplicably, cast Chen Fang in the role of someone arrogant.

After much thought.

He could only nod and said, "Alright, since it's Secretary Liu's kindness, I'll give it a try."

Liu Mingkai was overjoyed upon hearing this.

He said, "Then I'll decide for you. Tonight at 6 PM, at the Enjoy Steak Restaurant, I'll have my cousin there on time, and you better not be late either."

It was as if he feared Chen Fang might back out.

Liu Mingkai quickly stood up and left.

Why would he suddenly think of matchmaking for Chen Fang?

It wasn't strange at all.

After the news of Chen Fang's transfer to the municipal government as Secretary General had spread, the elder sisters in the government office had all become busy, each competing to matchmake for Chen Fang.

After all, if their acquaintances could marry Chen Fang, it would be a great opportunity for them to climb the social ladder.

At 30 years old, Chen Fang could indeed be called a highly eligible bachelor.

This wasn't the first, nor would it be the last.

Earlier today, Dou Qingquan had also come by.

He said he had a colleague's daughter to introduce to him, scheduled for 8:30 PM.

Liu Mingkai's involvement wasn't strange.

After all, they had already put their past grievances aside.

Why Dou Qingquan would also want to join in on this was curious.

It was the classic case of "if you can't beat them, join them."

Since he couldn't rival Chen Fang, it would be better to mend their relationship sooner; once the marriage went through, their future encounters would no longer have that intense hostility.

It wouldn't be fair to treat them differently, would it?

So for Chen Fang, tonight was bound to be anything but quiet.

Around 5:45 PM in the evening.

Chen Fang arrived at the Enjoy Steak Restaurant on time.

He sat down at the designated seat.

He expected that person named Miao Zishan would also arrive on time, but he ended up waiting nearly an hour, until about 6:40 PM.

A stylish woman finally sat down across from Chen Fang.

One thing Liu Mingkai hadn't exaggerated was true.

Miao Zishan indeed had good looks.

Especially those phoenix eyes, which were quite captivating.

The figure, well, was just average. Not much bust, not much behind, quite thin overall, like a stick—using Chen Fang's words, it would hurt to bump into her.

"Are you Chen Fang?"

As soon as she sat down.

Miao Zishan gave him a once-over.

From her gaze, she seemed quite pleased with Chen Fang.

After such a wait.

Chen Fang had already lost his patience.

He nodded and said, "I am Chen Fang."

Miao Zishan smiled slightly and said, "You do look quite handsome, my type indeed."

After speaking, her eyes scanned around and she added, "However, this place for eating... never mind, it doesn't matter. Let's get straight to the point, shall we? Let's skip the meal."

It was apparent that she was somewhat disdainful of the dining environment.

Chen Fang, not wanting to waste time either, nodded and said, "That would be perfect."

Miao Zishan pondered for a moment and asked directly, "Do you have a car?"

Chen Fang shook his head and said, "No."

"Do you have a house then?"

"Not at the moment."

Those two answers made Miao Zishan frown.

Then she asked, "What about savings?"

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