Chapter 837 - 592: Integrity Is Precious, Honor Is Priceless, But for Huang Jun’s Cuisine, Both Can Be Properly Forsaken

Chapter 837: Chapter 592: Integrity Is Precious, Honor Is Priceless, But for Huang Jun’s Cuisine, Both Can Be Properly Forsaken

"Old Xin, you’d better be the one to knock..."

"Old Wan, you’re the vice director, the number two in the bureau. By rights, it’s more appropriate for you to knock... After all, a vice director and the director are a better match, right..."

Xin Jinghui and Wan Zhenhong stood at the door of the director’s office, trading lines and "modestly" yielding to each other.

Wan Zhenhong: "..."

What the hell do you mean a vice director and a director are a better match...

Who the hell are you trying to ship together here?

He silently rolled his eyes hard at Xin Jinghui, then suggested, "How about this, let’s stick to the old rules—one round decides the winner. But whoever loses goes to knock on the door, how’s that?"

Xin Jinghui agreed readily, "Sure, no problem!"

The two exchanged a knowing smile, then started their little game—rock-paper-scissors.

"Rock, paper, scissors!"

With a crisp call, their hands shot out at the same time.

"Ha, I win!"

Xin Jinghui saw that his "paper" had successfully wrapped Wan Zhenhong’s "rock," and grinned smugly.

Wan Zhenhong refused to admit defeat, "No no no, redo, redo—two out of three is fair..."

Xin Jinghui shook his head with a smile, "Old Wan, how can you cheat like that? We clearly agreed on one round to decide it."

Right at that moment...

The door of the director’s office gently opened. Wei Guodong slowly stuck his head out, a hint of curiosity and probing on his face as he looked at them. "What are you two doing? Why are you standing at the door instead of coming in? I could vaguely hear your bickering from inside."

Xin Jinghui: "..."

Wan Zhenhong: "..."

What’s it like to be caught red-handed by your leader while arguing at the door of his office?

In short, pretty damn awkward!

Wan Zhenhong quickly adjusted his expression, putting on an embarrassed yet polite smile as he explained, "Director Wei, you might have misunderstood, we weren’t actually arguing. Director Xin has some work-related matters he wants to discuss with you, but he’s a bit nervous and couldn’t quite work up the courage to knock. I was just trying to help him relax a little and we chatted a bit."

Xin Jinghui’s face was all smiles, but in his heart he was cursing Wan Zhenhong: Good for you, Old Wan, just dumping the blame on me so cleanly, and handing this "hot potato" to me all nicely packaged. You old fox, you really have no sense of honor, do you?!

Right now, he was itching to draw a little circle in his heart and curse Wan Zhenhong into it.

Of course.

He’s also someone who can’t swallow even the tiniest loss—if he suffers one, he’ll pay it back on the spot...

So...

With a warm smile, he said, "Director Wei, I was indeed a little nervous, afraid of disturbing you. Just so happened that Vice Director Wan was here too, so we casually chatted a bit. I didn’t expect Vice Director Wan to be quite supportive of my idea, and he even plans to report it to you in detail together with me!"

Upon hearing this, the corner of Wan Zhenhong’s mouth twitched involuntarily.

This was really a classic case of trying to pull a fast one and getting played instead...

Really a textbook "lifting a rock only to drop it on your own foot" moment...

Old Xin, Old Xin, you’re really something!

Wan Zhenhong shot Xin Jinghui a reproachful look.

Xin Jinghui deliberately avoided his gaze, looking off to the side, putting on an innocent "nothing to see here" face.

Anyway, as long as he didn’t look, those accusatory eyes couldn’t catch up to him...

Wei Guodong keenly picked up on the subtle changes in their expressions, and combined with the start-of-term inspection list he’d just received, he more or less guessed why they were here.

But he didn’t rush to call them out. Instead, he decided to keep an open mind and hear what they had to say first. After all, sometimes unexpected ideas can bring unexpected gains.

He smiled and invited, "Since you have matters you want to discuss in depth, come in and sit. We’ll sit down and talk slowly..."

"Ah, okay, Director Wei!"

Xin Jinghui and Wan Zhenhong nodded in agreement, walking into the office one after the other and taking seats on the sofa.

"Would you two like something to drink? I’ve got some fine Longjing tea here," Wei Guodong asked warmly.

"No no, Director Wei, don’t trouble yourself, we’re not thirsty," Xin Jinghui and Wan Zhenhong hurriedly waved their hands and declined.

"Alright then, let’s get straight to the point," Wei Guodong said, seeing this and not insisting. He went over to the sofa on the side and sat down, his gaze gently sweeping over the two of them. "So, tell me, what exactly did you come to see me about?"

Seeing this, Wan Zhenhong lightly nudged Xin Jinghui’s elbow and gave him a look, signaling for him to speak.

Xin Jinghui deliberately ignored him, sitting perfectly still, his eyes flickering evasively.

Seeing no one speak up, Wei Guodong took the initiative again and called on him directly, "Director Xin, didn’t you say you had something to discuss with me? Go ahead now!"

At that, Wan Zhenhong felt utterly calm inside, even a little amused.

Heh~

Old Xin, you can’t dodge it this time...

Xin Jinghui sighed quietly in his heart and slowly began, "Director Wei, actually our purpose in coming today is to discuss the start-of-term inspection list with you. We think that, in order to ensure the inspection is comprehensive and objective, it might be necessary to make some adjustments to the current list."

Just as expected!

As he had anticipated, Wei Guodong smiled slightly and said, "Oh? Director Xin, you mean you want to include Dorami Kindergarten in the inspection scope as well, right?"

"Director Wei, you really are wise!"

Xin Jinghui hurriedly chimed in, a fawning smile appearing on his face.

Wan Zhenhong also clapped at just the right moment and echoed, "Director Wei, you truly see even the tiniest details!"

But Wei Guodong shook his head in mock severity and joked, "You two, stop putting these tall hats on me! Don’t think I don’t know what little schemes you’ve got. Aren’t you eyeing Dorami Kindergarten’s food again and trying to use the inspection as an excuse to go freeload a meal?"