On the way back, Qi Yun received a call from Boss Jia. The other party said that not long after he left, someone did indeed come to the factory to inquire, but they didn't directly sign a contract and said they needed to consider it. Then there was no activity.

Qi Yun secretly sneered in his heart. The slicked-back guy is actually quite shrewd and a bit tricky.

But it doesn't matter to him whether the other party gets involved or not. Once the communication with Mendeleyev is done, he can still buy that batch of goods and make money.

...

At night, Zhao Qing saw Qi Yun looking for formal wear in the wardrobe and curiously leaned over to ask, "Should I help you find it? What occasion are you dressing for?"

Qi Yun smiled at her: "I'm attending a city council meeting tomorrow."

"Huh?" Zhao Qing was slightly startled upon hearing this, her eyes wide with surprise, "Attending a city council meeting? Have you joined the city council? How come you never mentioned it to me?"

Saying that, she looked Qi Yun up and down, as if meeting him for the first time.

Qi Yun lifted his hand to touch her fair cheek and replied, "Things have been too busy lately, and I haven't had a chance to tell you. Also, my status will formally take effect once the procedures are completed tomorrow."

"Oh." Zhao Qing's beautiful eyes sparkled as she glanced at the few outdated suits in the closet, softly saying, "The mall should still be open now. Let me take you to buy a new suit."

Qi Yun shook his head: "No need to go through that trouble. These suits fit well and are still decent. There's no need to buy new ones since tomorrow's meeting is mainly procedural."

Zhao Qing pouted slightly: "But for such an important occasion, I just want you to be dressed a bit better. You work so hard all the time, you should pamper yourself a little."

Her words amused Qi Yun: "What is there for a guy like me to dress up for? Besides, at such occasions, no one really cares about what you wear."

"Alright then." Zhao Qing gently poked Qi Yun's chest and then turned to pick out a suit and coat for him from the wardrobe.

...

The next morning, in a conference room at the city office.

After sitting down, Qi Yun sneaked a glance around and suddenly noticed a familiar figure sitting not far away, currently looking at him with surprise.

It was none other than Boss Bi, whom he had just talked to over the phone yesterday.

Qi Yun was also taken aback, but soon realized that given the other's capabilities, having a city council position seemed quite reasonable.

At that moment, the door of the conference room opened, and a few more people walked in, heading straight for the podium at the front.

The conference room instantly quieted down.

Qi Yun's gaze landed on the nameplates on the podium as he secretly memorized their faces and identities.

...

An hour later, as the meeting progressed, the election process concluded, and Qi Yun was officially confirmed as a member of the 15th Committee of Bird City.

A burst of applause rang out around him, with many people looking over with curiosity or scrutiny. Qi Yun slightly bowed, nodded in greeting to those around, and maintained a polite smile on his face.

The meeting continued, and next was the speaking session for the new committee members.

Qi Yun stood up, cleared his throat, and started his speech.

"It is an honor to become a member of the 15th Committee of Bird City. To me, this is not just an honor but also a responsibility..."

The speech was very positive; this was what he had spent two hours memorizing the night before...

After the meeting ended, people didn't disperse immediately. Many came over to greet Qi Yun.

The deputy secretary-general also came over at this time with a smile, saying, "Welcome aboard."

"Thank you for the care, Secretary-General. I look forward to your guidance in the future." Qi Yun replied.

The deputy secretary-general nodded: "Come on, let me introduce a few people to you."

Qi Yun was delighted at heart and quickly followed the other's footsteps.

The two of them walked to a corner of the meeting room, where a few people with exceptional demeanor were engaged in a conversation. An elder in the middle, surrounded by the others, seemed quite prestigious.

"Chairman Jiang, long time no see. How's your health?" The deputy secretary-general spoke first.

The elder, referred to as Chairman Jiang, turned around, showing a gentle smile, and responded, "Ha ha, still the same, still quite robust."

The deputy secretary-general turned to Qi Yun, smiling and introduced: "This is Chairman Jiang of the Bird City Chamber of Commerce, who has made great contributions to the development of Bird City. Qi Yun, you ought to learn a lot from Elder Jiang in the future."

Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately understood his intention. They all looked with some surprise at this new, seemingly unremarkable committee member, guessing that this person certainly had an unusual connection.

Qi Yun took a couple of steps forward, reached out his hand proactively, with a sincere smile on his face: "Chairman Jiang, I've long admired your name. It's my honor to meet you today. I look forward to your guidance in the future."

Chairman Jiang smiled, shook Qi Yun's hand, looked him up and down, and nodded saying: "Young man, not bad. You can come to the Chamber of Commerce to have tea with me when you have time."

Though his words were not spelled out, the attitude was quite clear.

Qi Yun was delighted at heart and quickly said: "Chairman Jiang, then I will shamelessly come to bother you. I happen to have many questions I want to ask a senior like you."

Chairman Jiang smiled and waved his hand, saying: "No need to call it advice, just exchange thoughts with each other."

"..."

After a round of polite exchanges, the deputy secretary-general had other matters to attend to and left first.

Qi Yun did not disturb the others any further. He politely bid farewell to Chairman Jiang and the others before finding Boss Bi not far away.

The two left the meeting room and came to the flower bed outside.

President Bi handed over a cigarette, jokingly saying, "Wow, you've quietly become a political committee member without even letting me know in advance. You've kept it well hidden."

He had always regarded Qi Yun as a friend whose temperament matched his own and was quite capable. Only today did he realize that Qi Yun's influence was far from ordinary.

Back when he entered politics, he relied on years of networking and influence accumulated in the business world. Yet, Qi Yun was able to suddenly get elected without much fanfare, with even a deputy secretary-general present to back him, showing his remarkable capabilities.

Qi Yun took the cigarette and smiled, "I didn't expect to meet you here today either."

President Bi laughed heartily and patted his shoulder, "How about we gather tonight? I'll arrange it so we can celebrate properly."

Qi Yun waved his hand with a smile, apologizing, "I appreciate the thought, but tonight might not work. I need to go to Japan early tomorrow morning, and tonight I want to spend time with my family."

Hearing this, President Bi didn't insist, "Then let's celebrate when you return."

"Going to look at that property in Japan from last time?"

Qi Yun nodded, "Something like that."

"Okay, our company also has partners in Japan. If you run into any trouble, feel free to call me." President Bi advised.

Qi Yun smiled, "Don't worry, if I really encounter any trouble, I won't hesitate to reach out to you."

...

After leaving the municipal building, Qi Yun was about to head home when he suddenly received a call from Qiu Jiahao, who said he had returned from Myanmar and wanted to meet him.

Since Qi Yun had nothing urgent, he agreed to meet at a café near his neighborhood.

Half an hour later, a thin, scarred figure pushed open the café door.

"What happened to you?" Qi Yun asked in surprise, looking at Qiu Jiahao across the table.

The person sitting across from him felt completely different from before, having lost the rebellious and arrogant aura he once had.

Instead, he exuded a cautious demeanor that comes after experiencing hardships.

Qiu Jiahao shook his head with a bitter smile, without much explanation. He sincerely said, "The main reason I asked to see you was to thank you in person. Without your help this time, I might really not have made it back."

"Here's three hundred thousand yuan, a token of my gratitude. I hope you accept it." With that, he placed a brown paper bag on the table and pushed it towards Qi Yun.

Qi Yun glanced at the bulging paper bag, slightly stunned.

It seemed the young man had indeed changed. In the past, such words would never have come from him.

Getting tricked into going to Myanmar must have been quite a harrowing experience.

Qi Yun waved his hand, refusing, "No need to thank me. Take your money back. I didn't help you for free anyway; I've already gotten my due share."

"It's good you're back alive. Take care of yourself in the future."

Hearing this, Qiu Jiahao shook his head slightly, "Regardless of your motives, the fact remains you saved me, so please accept the money. I don't want to owe you a debt of gratitude."

Qi Yun looked into his eyes while stirring his coffee.

After a long while, he finally spoke, "If you want to repay the favor, keep your money. But you can help me with something."

"What is it? Just tell me, as long as it's within my capability." Qiu Jiahao nodded in agreement.

Qi Yun glanced around before whispering instructions to him...

...

In the afternoon, Qi Yun arrived early at the kindergarten to pick up his daughter from school.

As Nuannuan came out hand in hand with Zhao Qing, she immediately spotted her father waiting outside and ran towards him, jumping into his arms.

The little girl hugged his neck tightly and asked in a clear voice, "Daddy, why did you come to pick me up from school today?"

Qi Yun lifted his daughter up with a smile and kissed her cheek, "Because Daddy wants to take you out for a treat."

The little girl's eyes lit up instantly, and she clapped her hands excitedly, "Wow, really? Daddy, I want ice cream!"

At this moment, Zhao Qing also came over and playfully tapped Nuannuan's nose, "Nuannuan can't have ice cream today, you're a bit under the weather. If you eat ice cream, you won't get better. Let Daddy take you for pizza instead."

Nuannuan tilted her head, thought for a moment, and then nodded obediently, "Okay, I'll listen to Sister Qing."

"That's my good girl." Qi Yun kissed his daughter's cheek again and then held Zhao Qing's hand as they walked towards the parking lot.

...

That evening, after the little girl was asleep, Qi Yun hugged Zhao Qing and said, "I have to go to Japan tomorrow. This trip might take a little longer, maybe about ten days."

Zhao Qing, though feeling reluctant, seemed to have gradually gotten used to his frequent business travels. She pouted playfully, "Why so long?"

Qi Yun stroked her hair, comforting her, "There's an issue with a business partner overseas. I need to go and take a look."

"Don't worry. I'll be careful and let you know I'm safe every day."

Zhao Qing leaned against him, nodding gently, "Alright, come back soon. I'll take good care of Nuannuan."

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