Chapter 72 Planting Willows with a Purpose

  Han Qin helped Mayor Yan select a Qianlong pink porcelain pen holder as a gift for Yan Min's uncle. Although the market price of this pen holder is not high, genuine products are rare, and this pen holder is well-preserved and has excellent quality, making it a rare find. For people of their social status, it should be an excellent choice as a gift! Although they already knew that Yan Min's uncle was Zhao Zhishang, the governor of Donghai Province, Mayor Yan didn't mention it, and Han Qin also tactfully didn't ask.

  Look at Han Qin, Mayor Yan smiled and said: "I've already given Director Wei Jianmin of the Old Cadre Bureau a heads up. This Wei Jianmin is a close friend of mine, he's already agreed. The Old Cadre Bureau will send a report to the General Office, borrowing you to serve as the director of the office at the Old Cadre University. As for the specifics, they have their ways!"

  Thank you Mayor Yan, Han Qin glanced at his watch and it was time for lunch, so he stood up to bid farewell.

  Mayor Yan burst out laughing: "Yan Min has already cooked dinner, let's eat here today and have a good drink together."

  Having no choice, Han Qin agreed. Mayor Yan pulled Han Qin to sit down in the dining hall just as Yan Min brought out the dishes, four dishes and one soup, with a mix of meat and vegetables, bright colors, and an enticing aroma. Han Qin had heard Mayor Yan praise Yan Min's cooking skills many times before, it seemed that was not an exaggeration!

  Seeing that the little girl was in a good mood, Mayor Yan smiled and said: "Yan Min, bring out that bottle of 10-year-old Maotai, I'll share it with Little Han, today we'll have two cups!" Yan Min responded with a sound, turned around and took the wine from the wine cabinet.

  Han Qin took the wine bottle, looked at it with interest, and told the story of the fake Maotai in the restaurant as a joke! Mayor Yan laughed: "This bottle of wine was sent by Yan Min's uncle. Let's taste it later, if it's fake, I'll send him that three-colored horse. This is called coming but not going, impolite!"

  Seeing her father getting more and more excited, Yan Min reminded him: "Dad, you should take care of your own body, don't get too carried away when you're happy."

  Han Qin smiled and said: "Yan Min, don't worry, I'm here, I won't let the old leader drink too much. Such good wine, I'll just drink a little more!"

  When Han Qin said that, Yan Min pursed her lips and finally saw a hint of a smile on her face! After arranging the bowls and chopsticks, Yan Min turned around and walked out to prepare her own meal in the kitchen.

  Mayor Yan smiled and said, "Yan Min, Xiao Han is not an outsider either. You don't have to leave. Stay and chat with us." Yan Min glanced at Han Qin, didn't say a word, and simply sat down gracefully.

  Han Qin opened the wine bottle, poured a full glass for Mayor Yan, and then poured another one, handing it to Yan Min. Yan Min hastily waved her hand, saying: "I've never drunk white wine before." While saying this with her mouth, in her heart she felt warmth, this big boy is quite considerate!

  Mayor Yan waved his chopsticks and smiled: "Little Han, come on, let's taste the craftsmanship of Yan Min. How many points can this chef score?"

  Han Qin took a bite of the dish and indeed it was not bad, with color, fragrance and flavor all present. He thought back to the chicken soup that Mayor Yan had brought to the hospital last time, saying that Yan Min had specially stewed it for him, now seeing someone else's he should at least say a few polite words!

  Han Qin smiled and said: "Yan Min's craftsmanship is indeed not bad, it can't be learned just by looking at the menu! Yan Min, that chicken soup you stewed last time was really fragrant, thank you!"

  Hearing Han Qin say this, Yan Min's eyebrows furrowed slightly, looking puzzled. This was the first time he had eaten at home, when did he ever drink her stewed chicken soup?

  Mayor Yan took a glance and saw that things were about to be exposed, so he hastily picked up his wine glass and interrupted, "Little Han, congratulations on becoming a celebrity in our Dongfang City, and soon you'll be taking on the role of director. Let's have a drink... Yan Min, you have some too!"

  Han Qin hastily raised his wine glass and smiled: "Yan Lao, I can make this progress, thanks to your concern, I won't say much gratitude, I will work hard and not let you down!"

  Seeing Dad being so nervous and covering up, Yan Min knew that Dad must have done something! After thinking carefully, it was true that they had cooked a pot of black chicken soup some time ago. Dad drank the whole pot in one go, which seemed strange at the time - how did the old man's appetite suddenly get so good?! At that time, Han Qin should still be in the hospital, and Dad must have brought the chicken soup to the hospital, who knows what he said again!

  Thinking of this, Yan Min felt a little hot on her face. During this time, Dad would always mention Han Qin intentionally or unintentionally, and it was clear that Dad liked him very much! Yan Min naturally understood that Dad was trying to bring them together, hoping their relationship could take another step forward!

  To be honest, Yan Min really has a good impression of Han Qin! Although Yan Min is naturally cold and proud, she is also a girl with flesh and blood, and even more delicate in her heart than those outgoing girls! A 27- or 28-year-old girl, under such circumstances, would certainly carefully consider her major events! Over the years, there really hasn't been a boy who can enter her heart, but towards Han Qin, she has an inexplicable sense of closeness!

  Yan Min is also very clear that such a sunny and handsome guy is also the target of pursuit for young girls, his side will not lack beautiful girls, maybe he doesn't even have the patience to melt this cold shell! If Yan Min were to turn around and pursue him openly, then she wouldn't be a cold beauty anymore! Everything depends on fate!

  Jian Min just lowered his head and ate, Han Qin smiled and said: "Jian Min, I heard from Mayor Jian that you are preparing to go to the bank for development?"

  Yan Min raised her head and gave her dad a white eye, with this spy around, she couldn't keep any secrets from Han Qin, if he really had the heart to pursue her, this fortress would be breached sooner or later!

  Seeing his daughter glance at him, Mayor Yan hastily laughed and said: "I think it's still more stable on the municipal party committee office side... Just right, Little Han, you advise Adviser Yan, let's see which direction this female Ph.D. should develop..."

  Yan Min looked at Han Qin, seeing that he was quietly watching her, waiting for her to speak, and explained: "I feel that the government agency is too tiring with all the intrigue, I want to change my environment. Bank business should be simpler, more suitable for me, and since my major is finance, I thought of giving it a try."

  Han Qin was taken aback, it turned out that Yan Min was still a master of finance! With Yan Min's personality, cold as ice, if not for Mayor Yan covering her, she would indeed find it difficult to advance in the official circle! This calm and wise personality may be more suitable for departments like banking! Looking at Yan Min again, she indeed had the temperament of a banker!

  Han Qin's heart skipped a beat as he recalled the financial derivatives and futures, so he tried to discuss it with Yan Min. Unexpectedly, this ice beauty had done quite in-depth research on this field!

  Yan Min couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder. This history major was surprisingly well-versed in finance and had his own unique insights!

  Han Qin laughed and said: "Yan Min, you're a finance major, when are you going to let me in on the action and buy some futures?"

  When Han Qin suggested practicing futures trading with Yan Min, this ice beauty surprisingly agreed with a smile! Of course, Yan Min thought the guy was just joking!

  After dinner, Yan Min cleared the tableware, and Han Qin didn't sit there as a noble guest, but followed Yan Min into the kitchen. Seeing that Han Qin wanted to help her wash the bowls and chopsticks, Yan Min hurriedly declined, seeing that Qin was sincere, Yan Min also didn't insist. The same kitchen, different mood, Yan Min felt an exceptionally warm feeling in her heart!

  Yan Min and Han Qin were in the kitchen, chatting while cleaning up dishes, their coordination was very tacit. Mayor Yan smiled with relief, this is exactly what they needed, an opportunity to communicate emotionally!

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