The Young Urban Doctor - Chapter 2317 2317: Showdown

A brief encounter solidified Luo Ziling’s initial impression.

This woman is very straightforward and has a keen mind, carrying out tasks with resolute efficiency.

Moreover, she is extremely direct in her actions and seizes every opportunity she can utilize.

No wonder she was promoted so quickly.

Of course, Luo Ziling believes that for Xu Chen to occupy such a position at a young age, she might have paid heavy costs that are unimaginable to ordinary people. But he can’t promise her anything without knowing her background.

Besides asking Wuyue to investigate Xu Chen, he also wants to personally test this woman’s character.

Seeing Luo Ziling ask so directly while appraising her, Xu Chen couldn’t help but feel startled inside.

However, she quickly calmed down, smilingly replied, “Mr. Luo, how do you wish for me to repay you?”

Luo Ziling squinted at Xu Chen, then smiled meaningfully, “Thank you, Mayor Xu, for the hospitality, but I’m afraid I can’t stay here long. I own a ten-year-old orchard in Yuezhou and intend to bring some fruit back to the Capital, and then head to Qiantang to join Lord Ding for dinner.”

Luo Ziling’s answer surprised Xu Chen further.

She realized more profoundly that the young man before her cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

He is too remarkable.

A person like her, with considerable experience upon meeting him, actually felt at a loss.

The questions Luo Ziling asked earlier were indeed difficult to answer.

Looking at Luo Ziling’s expression, it seemed as if he was coveting her beauty.

But she knew Luo Ziling was doing it deliberately.

How could such a young and handsome man be interested in a woman like her who is past her prime?

The topic that was still heated from last night, she also saw it.

She could plainly see that it was just a strategy by Luo Ziling and his people to stir up discussion, otherwise, they wouldn’t remain silent now.

A man surrounded by beautiful women, if interested in a woman like Xu Chen past her prime, it can only be said his taste is too unique.

Of course, if Luo Ziling truly has such a preference, she might oblige.

After all, Luo Ziling is too attractive; anyone would like him at first sight.

What woman wouldn’t want a relationship with a man like that?

But she was aware that Luo Ziling was using such questions to challenge her, wanting to see how she would respond.

Suddenly, she couldn’t think of a solution, so she could only toss the question back to Luo Ziling.

Yet, she also knew her response was inadequate, a poor display.

In desperation, she couldn’t think of a proper answer.

And Luo Ziling soon showed disappointment in her, which made Xu Chen feel like a failure.

However, Luo Ziling’s follow-up words reignited hope in her heart.

“By coincidence, I need to attend a conference in the province this afternoon. How about Mr. Luo travels there in my car?”

“But I still want to visit the orchard!” Luo Ziling squinted at this woman whose adaptability was indeed unusual, “I’m afraid of delaying Mayor Xu’s official business!”

“No problem!” Xu Chen shook her head, “I have no arrangement this afternoon, just need to report to the province by five o’clock. I’ve heard of Mr. Luo’s generous endeavor assisting that disabled father and son. Positive deeds like these should be publicized well. How about this; I’ll arrange for our publicity department personnel to accompany, we can visit their orchard together, and also promote Mr. Luo’s positive actions. Mr. Luo knows, in today’s society, we can’t let people’s hearts grow numb with indifference. We must let them know there are kind people around actively helping others.”

“Since this is official business, I will comply with Mayor Xu’s arrangement!” Luo Ziling did not refuse.

Xu Chen breathed a sigh of relief and quickly made arrangements.

During Xu Chen’s arrangement, Luo Ziling instructed Wuyue to gather all of Xu Chen’s information.

Unexpectedly to him, as soon as he asked, Wuyue handed over a detailed file.

Wuyue was surprisingly in sync with him, which amazed Luo Ziling.

He didn’t have time to review all the data, so asked Wuyue, “You’ve gone through it, right? Briefly share the woman’s situation.”

Wuyue briefly said that Xu Chen was decent in character and quite competent, a person who pleases both sides.

After hearing Wuyue’s words, Luo Ziling got a rough idea of the situation.

He sent Ling Ruonan a message saying he met a woman in Yuezhou who might be suitable as Ling Ruonan’s deputy, but still needs more understanding of her situation.

He had Wuyue forward Xu Chen’s information to Ling Ruonan for her review.

Returning to Yanjing in the evening, he could discuss this matter with Ling Ruonan.

Soon, Xu Chen made arrangements.

Luo Ziling complied and traveled in the same car with her.

On the way to the orchard, Xu Chen once again talked with Luo Ziling about the subsequent production of the city promotional video and discussed with him aspects of Yuezhou’s culture and civilization construction. Xu Chen seemed to be showcasing, voicing her many ideas and plans.

The secretary sitting in the front passenger seat recorded the conversation details.

Earlier, when Wu Jiandong and Xu Chen met Luo Ziling together, media reporters conducted interviews.

The same group followed Xu Chen for the interviews this time.

The reporter was a pretty girl; unsure if arranged intentionally or if the original reporters were all charmingly pretty.

However, earlier, when this young reporter interviewed Luo Ziling, it seemed slightly awkward, a bit nervous.

Upon reaching the orchard and interviewing the disabled father and son, she appeared more relaxed.

The disabled father and son were tangled when Luo Ziling visited them during fruit production season, bringing many gifts. Along with him were local officials and media reporters, making them tense.

Luo Ziling also accepted reporters’ interviews while picking and eating bayberries.

As Luo Ziling was being interviewed, Xu Chen’s secretary quietly reported something.

Upon hearing the secretary say that Luo Ziling’s Weibo had responded to last night’s incident with explanations and many photos, Xu Chen smiled: “I guessed this would happen!”

Taking advantage of Luo Ziling’s interview, she took the secretary’s phone, carefully reviewed the content, and instructed: “Today, Mr. Luo’s visit to Yuezhou should strive to be broadcast in tonight’s news. Also, try to contact the provincial station for broadcasting. Forget it, I will handle provincial contact!”

The secretary didn’t grasp Xu Chen’s intent but followed her command and made phone calls.

Xu Chen personally called Ding Zhongming, spoke about her and Luo Ziling’s trip to Qiantang, and hoped he could assist with Luo Ziling’s activity coverage, hoping it would be aired in the provincial news section and shared her thought: “Mr. Luo is misunderstood; we want to help clear the accusations, hope Minister Ding can lend a hand.”

“I understand!” Ding Zhongming contemplated briefly before agreeing.