Once, I wanted to be a good person

But maybe because his performance was too exaggerated, Bai Zhi clearly saw through his insincerity, so she lightly punched Fang Ze.

After venting a bit of her small annoyance, she then said with a distressed expression, "Bing assigned me to the Internal Affairs Office. I'm in charge of equipment management."

Sighing softly, she continued, "I originally thought that coming to the Provincial Government, I could stay with you every day. Who would've known we'd still be working separately."

"And it's managing such tedious affairs too."

"Ah~~ life..."

Seeing Bai Zhi being so adorable, to be honest, Fang Ze somewhat wanted to laugh for a moment.

Who would have thought that Bai Zhi, who is usually so dignified and graceful outside, would have such a girlish demeanor in private.

However... thinking about how Bai Zhi's personality really doesn't suit such tedious work, and the strange relationship between her and the female director Lan Bing, Fang Ze stopped himself from joking around.

He pondered for a moment, then said to Bai Zhi, "Leave this to me. I'll talk to the director and see if I can get you transferred to the Judicial Department."

Hearing Fang Ze's words, Bai Zhi gave him a peculiar look and said, "What use is finding Bing? You think she didn't listen to me but will listen to you?"

Seeing Bai Zhi's overconfident yet silly look, Fang Ze found it even cuter. He playfully pinched her nose, saying, "Just because you can't do it, doesn't mean I can't."

"Besides, there's no harm in trying."

Seeing Fang Ze so persistent, Bai Zhi didn't oppose anymore. She continued to lean on Fang Ze's shoulder, enjoying this sweet moment.

After hugging for another ten minutes or so, Bai Zhi seemed to suddenly remember something and hurriedly withdrew from Fang Ze's embrace, saying, "Oh right, Fang Ze. I've just remembered why I came to find you today."

When it came to business, she noticeably got more serious, her facial expression also becoming stern. She said, "My father asked me to tell you not to leave the Provincial Government anytime soon, because there will be danger."

Fang Ze: .....

Indeed, some reminders come late but are still on time.

It seems Bai Zhi's father indeed planned, as I expected, to ease relations under the guise of saving my life.

Ah, my dear father-in-law, really has a big heart, sigh....

Seeing Fang Ze remain silent after hearing this news, Bai Zhi thought he didn't listen, so she quickly shook Fang Ze's shoulder and said with concern, "Fang Ze, did you hear what I said? My father said you're in danger."

Fang Ze snapped back, looked at Bai Zhi, then coughed awkwardly, opened the Space Folding Bag, took out a thick pile of letters and invitations, and handed them to Bai Zhi.

Hei Yu had organized this for him last night, and he planned to write replies in the morning.

Bai Zhi curiously picked up these letters, opened them to take a look, and found out... they were all saying the same things as her father.

Bai Zhi: .....

Fang Ze chuckled, then took the initiative to change the subject, "Aside from reminding me to stay safe, did Uncle have any other messages for me?"

Bai Zhi was still immersed in the previous shock, reflexively shook her head, "No, that's all."

Fang Ze roughly understood.

It seems my dear future father-in-law and I have the same idea, planning only to keep the discussions between the two of us, not letting Bai Zhi know, so as not to affect her. This coincides with Fang Ze's intention.

However... understanding this doesn't mean Fang Ze could condone his father-in-law's act of causing trouble before saving him.

So, he cleared his throat and then took the opportunity to make a hint, "Zhi, maybe you should go back and ask him if there's nothing else he wants to say, shouldn't there at least be some kind of gift? I'm facing such a big crisis. As my father-in-law, shouldn't he offer some support?"

Hearing Fang Ze use the term "father-in-law," Bai Zhi's face turned beet red. Even though she felt a bit shy, she didn't deny it. Instead, she nodded and said quietly, "Alright. I'll go ask."

Fang Ze found her so adorable that he froze for a moment and then impulsively lowered his head to gently kiss Bai Zhi's cheek.

Suddenly being attacked by Fang Ze, Bai Zhi's face turned even redder. But right at that moment, her gaze caught the flowers on the table, and she pouted, saying, "Director, isn't it inappropriate for you to kiss me like this? What if our colleagues see it, how am I supposed to maintain my image in the office~"

Saying this, she also reached out and fiddled with the flowers on Fang Ze's desk, "I see you receive flowers every day, and there are many young girls in the department who like you. They'll gossip about me."

Fang Ze: .....

Goodness, when Fang Ze entered earlier, he already saw Bai Zhi fiddling with the flowers Li Xiang sends him every day. He was a bit worried back then.

Later, seeing Bai Zhi not mentioning it, he thought she didn't know or didn't care, but it turned out she was waiting for the right moment.....

Indeed, no matter how magnanimous a woman is, jealousy inevitably exists.

...

The morning passed blissfully in a playful and banter-filled atmosphere paid with salary.

However, this beautiful atmosphere was shattered by noon.

"Hello, Family Head Fang Ze, here is the Council's decision on the Si Family's request for a sub-territory."

"Yesterday, the Council approved the Si Family's sub-territory application through a non-attendant vote procedure."

"According to protocol, you need to carry relevant documents and official personnel to the sub-territory within 7 days to take over various affairs and assist with the resettlement of residents."

"If not arrived within the deadline, the Federation reserves the right to permanently revoke the Si Family's choice of sub-territory rights."