Before coming to the education bureau.

Stuart Donovan and Yannick Summers had already discussed it.

As soon as they were in place, they'd give Dirk Carter a tough time, as a gesture to support Yannick Summers.

Then, during their time at the education bureau, they'd nitpick and find problems to embarrass Dirk Carter, letting everyone at the bureau understand Yannick Summers' background. This way, Yannick Summers could quickly establish himself in the bureau.

But who could have thought, Dirk Carter would turn the tables, brought in a wheelchair for Stuart Donovan, and even had a DV camera following him around, rendering Stuart Donovan unable to vent his frustration.

Even if he wanted to be critical, the presence of the camera made him wary.

After announcing Yannick Summers' appointment, Stuart Donovan left in defeat.

Returning from the conference room.

Dirk Carter spotted Yves Quill pacing at the office door from afar.

Upon seeing Dirk Carter, he quickly approached and said, "Boss, someone is looking for you."

"Looking for me? Who?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Yves Quill pointed to the office and said, "It's a woman. She said she's from the West End Police Station."

West End Police Station?

Dirk Carter paused, could it be her?

Pushing the door open.

He saw a woman dressed very androgynous, sitting on the sofa, lost in thought.

Upon hearing the door open.

The woman quickly stood up.

"Officer Henderson, how come you're here?"

Dirk Carter asked.

The woman in front of him was none other than Eliza Henderson, wearing a loose denim jacket on top, a fitted tank top underneath, loose jeans, and sneakers. She looked clean and neat as always.

Eliza Henderson, somewhat embarrassed, said, "Director Carter, am I interrupting you?"

"No, no, no, come, have a seat!"

Dirk Carter invited her to sit down.

He also asked Yves Quill to bring over a glass of water.

Eliza Henderson looked very nervous, as if her hands didn't know where to go, rubbing them on her thighs erratically.

Seeing this.

Dirk Carter pushed the cup of water towards her.

He said, "Officer Henderson, please speak plainly if there's anything up. As long as I, Dirk Carter, can help, I definitely will."

As if mustering courage.

Eliza Henderson raised her head and said, "Director Carter... um... I... I want to invite you tonight... if you're free, to have dinner at my place."

"Dinner at your place?"

Dirk Carter paused.

Eliza Henderson waved her hands repeatedly and said, "Don't... don't misunderstand, I won't do anything to you, it's just a simple... a simple dinner invitation. Last time you invited me to dinner but it didn't happen, so I want to return the favor."

"Oh, it was about that, it's fine, I can invite Officer Henderson again. How about the same tavern as last time?"

Upon hearing this.

Eliza Henderson became anxious.

She waved her hands repeatedly and said, "No... not the tavern, I can't relax there... oh, it's not that, I don't like the food there, let's have dinner at my place. I'll cook."

"You can cook?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Eliza Henderson shook her head, then quickly nodded, saying, "I can, I can cook."

Eliza Henderson had always been straightforward, but now she appeared very uneasy. Dirk Carter smiled and said, "Alright, what time? I'll be there on time."

Hearing this, Eliza Henderson finally revealed a smile and said, "Six o'clock... oh, no, six-thirty, is six-thirty okay?"

"Alright, I'll be there on time."

Dirk Carter nodded and said.

Eliza Henderson sprang up and said, "Then it's settled, no backing out, I'll go prepare now."

"No need to prepare, anything will do."

Dirk Carter said politely.

For some reason, Eliza Henderson's face turned red, and she almost fled out of Dirk Carter's office.

These inexplicable actions also left Dirk Carter puzzled.

During that time catching thieves, he had seen her in action, and nothing embarrassing had happened between them last time. Why such drastic change this meeting?

As soon as Eliza Henderson went out.

She hurriedly took out her phone.

After dialing a number, she said, "Stop rushing me, I've already invited Dirk Carter to my home for dinner tonight."

From the phone, came the sound of laughter.

It was Maeve Winters' voice: "A bet is a bet, you lost, so he must kiss you for five minutes. As per the agreement, you can't initiate it or tell him about our bet. Just let things happen naturally so that he kisses you on his own accord."

"This is too difficult, isn't it?"

Eliza Henderson said somewhat hesitantly.

Maeve Winters chuckled and said, "No excuses, you made the bet with me, you lost and must accept it."

"Alright, alright, I'll give it a shot."

Eliza Henderson reluctantly hung up the phone.

She took a deep breath, stared at the sky for a moment, then extended her hands to roughly mess up her hair, turning it into a bird's nest, before stomping her foot and leaving.

Clearly, she was feeling very stressed at the moment.

According to instructions from the Organization Department.

Another deputy director transferred from the city was supposed to arrive around two in the afternoon.

But after waiting and waiting, it wasn't until around three-thirty that the person hadn't shown up.

At four o'clock.

The office received a call from the Organization Department, saying the deputy director had a sudden appendicitis near the highway entrance to Kenton County and was sent to the county hospital for surgery.

Everyone ended up waiting in vain.

Around four-thirty.

Dirk Carter received a call from the county government office.

Requesting him to attend a meeting at the county government.

This meeting was about the commencement ceremony for the Kenton County Vocational and Technical College project.

As early as more than a year ago, the State Education Department approved the feasibility report for Kenton County Vocational and Technical College.

The plan is to establish the largest vocational technical college in Ardmore City in Kenton County.

The entire project covers 1100 acres, with an estimated total investment of 3.3 billion, aiming to enroll fourteen thousand students.

This project is the largest educational investment of its kind in Kenton County and Ardmore City in recent years.

Within the entire Serenity State, it's also quite a large-scale project.

At the meeting.

Aside from Dirk Carter, the education bureau had leaders from the Land Department, Housing Department, Development and Reform Commission, Finance Department, Audit Department, and other major departments also in attendance.

In terms of leadership.

Besides the main leaders of The County Committee and county government.

Ardmore City Executive Deputy Mayor Chadric Gates, and Deputy Mayor in charge of education, Charlotte Ramey, attended the meeting.

After introducing the background and progress of the Vocational Technical College establishment, Chadric Gates cleared his throat and said, "Everyone knows, our Kenton County Deputy County Mayor in charge of education, Yorke Payne experienced an issue recently, and now the Vocational Technical College project is about to start, this position as head of the preparatory group cannot remain vacant. After discussion with Warren, Simon Lewis, and other members, we propose to nominate Education Bureau Director Dirk Carter to take on the role of Deputy County Mayor in charge of education. The appointment notice will be issued after the City Municipal Party Committee meeting, and until then, Dirk Carter will temporarily take on the role as head of the preparatory group."

As soon as these words were spoken.

Whispers arose in the audience.

Even Dirk Carter couldn't help but blink.

To think he's been appointed Director of the Education Bureau for just over a month.

This sudden promotion to Deputy County Mayor in charge of education, how could it not be surprising?

Everyone's gaze almost fell on him, and their eyes revealed disdain and contempt.

"Quiet!"

Simon Lewis tapped the table, shouting at everyone.

The murmuring voices quickly quieted down.

Chadric Gates cleared his throat and said, "Of course, this is only a nomination, not the final result. If you have any constructive opinions, you can report them to the higher-ups. Let's continue with the meeting..."

This announcement.

Was just a minor interlude.

But Dirk Carter's mind was in turmoil.

After the meeting ended.

When Dirk Carter returned to the Education Bureau's office, Gwendolyn Lewis, having heard the news, knocked on the door cheerfully saying, "Director Carter, congratulations, you've been promoted to Deputy County Mayor so quickly, worthy of celebration."

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