I'm in the county town, and you say I'm a big shot?

Chapter 219 The Rich Second Generation Devoutly Attending Mass

After hearing Song Dahai's words, Liu Dong said, "Aren't you also a section chief now? And you were promoted earlier than me."

“How can my rank be compared to yours? Besides, yours was officially appointed and documented by the Organization Department! Mine doesn’t count,” Song Dahai said.

"it's the same."

Although Liu Dong was modest, everyone knew in their hearts that Song Dahai was telling the truth.

"Hey, Liu Dong, are you planning to go down to a township or stay in the county next?" Song Dahai asked again.

"Well... I haven't thought that far ahead yet. What do you think, Da Hai?" Liu Dong asked.

“Staying in the county is relatively easy. Someone like you could probably become a deputy director of a bureau without much trouble, but it will be more difficult to advance further. You lack experience working in townships, which is a crucial missing piece in your resume.” Song Dahai pondered for a moment and then said:
"Look at Yezi's second uncle. He's always worked in a small town, seemingly unremarkable. But once he moved to the city, he became the director of the finance bureau, immediately surpassing many of his peers, right, Yezi?"

Song Dahai looked at Fang Qingye as he spoke.

"Don't ask me, I've never worked in officialdom," Fang Qingye said with a smile. "But I think Dahai is right. If you can go down to the countryside, go down sooner rather than later. It's easier to make achievements in a township with better conditions. I wonder if Huanhuan is willing to give it up?"

In the end, Fang Qingye started joking.

“Boys should go out and explore, what’s there to be reluctant about?” Bi Huanhuan was very generous: “My dad also said that if there is an opportunity in the future, he will let Liu Dong go down.”

“Look, even my future father-in-law is helping me plan things out. How wonderful!” Fang Qingye said.

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this.

At this moment, Song Dahai sighed, "Among us, Ye Zi was the fastest progressing. He was just around the corner and would soon become the bank manager. But he resigned and became a local tycoon. As for me, I'm just drifting along. So, my career path still depends on Liu Dong."

"What's that saying? 'If you become rich and powerful, don't forget Liu Dong.' When you become the county magistrate, don't forget your two brothers."

"Look at what you're saying! One of you is an entrepreneur, and the other is a rich kid; both of you are rolling in money, yet you're laughing at me?" Liu Dong immediately retorted.
"Ye Zi, I heard Bai Ou is preparing to take the exam for the city court? That'll be a judge in the future! A city leader! And Chen Meimei, Da Hai, have you forgotten about them? They could be bank managers in the future too!"

"Of course I won't forget." Song Dahai nodded. "That's it for me. I'll do my best to support Meimei in doing well at work and becoming a leader in the bank in the future!"

Chen Meimei rolled her eyes at him, but didn't say anything.

After dinner, the original plan was to go to Royal No. 7 for karaoke, but the three girls discussed going to Rucheng Christian Church instead. It was Christmas Eve, and they heard that the church was having an event, so Fang Qingye and the others agreed.

Rucheng Christian Church was located in the county town, and the group took two taxis to get there. It was Christmas Eve, and the usually quiet church was bustling with activity. There was a Christmas tree in the middle of the courtyard, and the sound of a choir singing could be heard from inside the church. Fang Qingye listened carefully and realized it was "Jingle Bells".

“We’ll go in and take a look, we’ll celebrate Mass in a bit,” Dujuan said.

Fang Qingye glanced at her, surprised that the girl was so interested in this.

"Du Juan, are you a Christian?" he couldn't help but ask quietly.

"I don't believe it, it's fun."

Fang Qingye's lips twitched, but she didn't say anything.

After the choir finished singing, Mass was held. Fang Qingye and her group entered the church and found it packed with people, with even people standing in the aisles.

A man dressed as a priest wearing a cross addressed the people in the church: "Brothers and sisters, tonight love has changed history. Lord, let us believe in the power of Your love."

The people in the church listened quietly, some even making the sign of the cross on their chests from time to time. Fang Qingye noticed that Du Juan was also pretending to make the sign of the cross, and he was speechless.

If you don't believe, why pretend? There are hundreds of people in the church, most of them just looking for fun, and very few are truly devout believers—I heard the church is giving out apples tonight.

"Huh, why is he here?" Song Dahai said softly, a hint of surprise on his face.

Fang Qingye followed his gaze and saw a man in the middle, around thirty years old, wearing a very elegant woolen overcoat, gold-rimmed glasses, and his hair was neatly combed. He was listening attentively to the priest's explanation.

Fang Qingye recognized him too.

Li Le, son of Li Renyi, the owner of Shengtai Industrial, is a well-known second-generation rich kid in the county and currently serves as the deputy general manager of Shengtai Industrial.

Li Le was very refined. At this moment, he was making the sign of the cross on his chest from time to time, looking very devout, unlike Du Juan who was just doing it for fun.

Do you really believe this?

Li Le also noticed Fang Qingye and the others rushing in. After the Mass was over, he came over to greet them: "Da Hai, President Fang, are you here for Mass too?"

"We don't believe in this stuff, we just came to see what the fuss was about," Song Dahai said honestly.

Li Le smiled slightly and said nothing, then looked at Liu Dong and asked, "And who is this?"

"Liu Dong from the Publicity Department," Song Dahai introduced.

“The propaganda department? I’m quite familiar with your Minister Liao,” Li Le said immediately.

Minister Liao's real name is Liao Wei. He is the executive deputy minister of the propaganda department. The top minister, Minister Wang, is a member of the county standing committee and is usually busy with important county affairs. Liao Wei is basically in charge of the department's daily work.

Upon hearing Li Le say this, Liu Dong immediately complimented him, saying, "Minister Liao is a good leader."

Li Le smiled and nodded to the three girls as a greeting, then looked at Fang Qingye: "President Fang, it's rare to see you at our karaoke bar?"

Li Le was telling the truth.

Perhaps he was tired of frequenting various karaoke bars and nightclubs in Shanghai in his previous life, so he rarely goes to those places in this life, except for a few unavoidable invitations—like today when Liu Dong invited him to have fun.

Fang Qingye was just about to answer that she wasn't very interested in that thing when she heard Song Dahai say, "Li Le, Liu Dongsheng is being promoted to section chief today. A few of us are planning to go to your Royal No. 7 to congratulate him."

"Congratulations, congratulations, Section Chief Liu." Li Le shook hands with Liu Dong again, and then said, "You guys go have fun. I'll call Manager Zhang later and tonight's meal is on the house! Consider it my way of congratulating Section Chief Liu on his promotion!"

"No need, no need," Liu Dong quickly replied.

"Section Chief Liu, don't be so polite with me," Li Le said. "We didn't know each other before, but we've met today. You guys go ahead first, I need to finish the Mass before I come back."

Li Le glanced at the priest on the platform.

"Alright, we won't bother you then." After saying that, Song Dahai gave the others a wink, signaling them to leave.

As we left the church, Song Dahai said, "Li Le is a rather low-key person. He used to hang out with us, but he hasn't done so much in the last two years. He's focused on helping his father manage his business, and he's quite successful."

That's true to some extent. Just look at how she treated people; it really made people feel like they were basking in a spring breeze.

But Du Juan suddenly blurted out, "I don't like this person."

(End of this chapter)