In a daze, Qiao Liang heard the sound of brakes, and then someone got out of the car and the sound of footsteps came.
Then Qiao Liang heard He Qingqing's excited and choked voice: "Secretary Ding... County Magistrate Zhou... County Magistrate Qiao and I's car broke down here, and we encountered a pack of wolves... County Magistrate Qiao was bitten by a wolf while trying to save me. Injured... County Magistrate Qiao also killed a wolf..."
"Ah, how is County Magistrate Qiao's condition? Come here quickly..." Qiao Liang then heard Ding Xiaoyun's urgent and concerned voice coming closer and closer.
Qiao Liang opened his eyes and saw the concerned expressions of Ding Xiaoyun, Zhou Zhilong and He Qingqing, as well as other staff beside them.
Qiao Liang grinned: "You are finally here. Are you messengers sent by God?"
Seeing Qiao Liang's expression and hearing what Qiao Liang said, everyone was dumbfounded.
Then Qiao Liang wanted to get up, but after a little effort, he didn't get up and sighed: "Oh, all my strength has been given to the alpha wolf..."
Zhou Zhilong bent down to pick up Qiao Liang and supported him: "County Magistrate Qiao, can you leave?"
"Yes!" Qiao Liang tried to take two steps, but there was a sharp pain in his injured calf. He couldn't help but sucked in a breath and grinned in pain.
"Forget it, let me carry you." Zhou Zhilong then carried Qiao Liang on his back and walked to a van. Ding Xiaoyun directed the staff to use another vehicle to drag the car driven by Qiao Liang back.
After getting into the van, Zhou Zhilong put Qiao Liang in the back seat and let Qiao Liang lie there. Then Ding Xiaoyun and He Qingqing also got into the van. Zhou Zhilong said to the driver: "Go back -"
The driver started the car, with the van in front and another car towing the car driven by Qiao Liang behind, and headed straight for the county seat.
Qiao Liang was lying in the back seat of the car, while Ding Xiaoyun and He Qingqing sat next to him and looked at him with concern. At this time, He Qingqing's eyes were full of gratitude and emotion, as well as the luck and fear of escaping from death.
"County Magistrate Qiao, your injury..." Ding Xiaoyun looked at Qiao Liang tentatively.
"It's okay, it's just that the wolf bit the calf muscle and it bled a little, but no bones were hurt." Qiao Liang smiled.
Ding Xiaoyun breathed out softly: "It's too dangerous... You are so far away, why do you have to rush back to the county tonight?"
"Because when it was getting dark, I received a notice from the county office that the county magistrate's office meeting would be held tomorrow," Qiao Liang said.
"Since you can't come back in time, you can ask for leave for the meeting." Ding Xiaoyun said.
Qiao Liang shook his head gently: "You can't ask for leave. This leave is not appropriate."
Ding Xiaoyun seemed to realize something, pursed his lips and said nothing.
Then Qiao Liang said: "Secretary Ding, how did you know that we were in danger in no man's land?"
"We don't know." Ding Xiaoyun said.
"I don't know how you..." Qiao Liang felt strange.
Zhou Zhilong, who was sitting in the front row, turned back and said: "County Magistrate Qiao, here's what happened. After work in the evening, I wanted to have a drink with you, so I went to your dormitory. General Tie was holding the door, and then I remembered that you should go down and return. When you didn't come back, I called your cell phone and it didn't work. Then I called Director He's cell phone and it still didn't work. I thought you must be in an area with no signal now and haven't rushed back to your accommodation yet.
At about 10 o'clock in the evening, I called you and Director He's mobile phones again, but there was still no connection. I was surprised at this time. The place where you went to transfer did not have a normal signal, but the place where you stayed should have a mobile phone signal, so it would not be possible for both of you. Turn off the phone. So I called the township below. When I called the township where you went in the afternoon, the township head told me that you would not be staying in the township that night and had to rush back to the county seat...
I know that you have to pass through no man's land when you return to the county town from that village. There is no signal there, so I waited for another half day. At 11:30, I guessed that it was time for you to leave the no man's land. There should be signal, so I hit you again. My cell phone was still blocked. At this time, I felt very nervous. I guessed that something happened to you, so I reported it to Secretary Ding. Secretary Ding paid great attention to it and asked me to arrange vehicles and personnel. Then everyone set off, followed the route you came from, and found you in no man's land. Sure enough, you were in big trouble."
After listening to Zhou Zhilong's words, Qiao Liang breathed out: "County Magistrate Zhou, it's a good thing you came to me for a drink today, otherwise Director He and I..."
Zhou Zhilong grinned: "County Magistrate Qiao, fortunately you are brave and resourceful tonight, otherwise we would still be late..."
"Yes, if County Magistrate Qiao hadn't risked his life to protect me and kill the wolf, then when you guys came, maybe..." He Qingqing said with lingering fear.
Ding Xiaoyun was also very scared: "County Chief Qiao, I didn't expect you to be able to fight a pack of wolves for so long. I didn't expect you to be able to kill a wolf, and it was the first wolf..."
Zhou Zhilong gave Qiao Liang a thumbs up: "Well done, County Magistrate Qiao, you are a man, I admire you, brother!"
Qiao Liang laughed: "I have no choice. I am forced into a desperate situation. It can be regarded as driven by the survival instinct."
"You are so talented, I'm afraid it would be in vain for someone else." Zhou Zhilong continued to praise, "In ancient times, Wu Song fought tigers in Jingyanggang. From now on, County Magistrate Qiao will hunt wolves in the Gobi Desert in the northwest. County Magistrate Qiao will be civil and military." It’s the best of both worlds…”
Ding Xiaoyun nodded: "County Magistrate Qiao is indeed both civil and military."
"County Magistrate Qiao is not only talented in civil and military affairs, but also chivalrous and courageous. If it weren't for Magistrate Qiao who risked his life to save me, I might have been..." He Qingqing said gratefully.
Ding Xiaoyun looked at He Qingqing, and then at Qiao Liang, with admiration in his eyes.
Qiao Liang was a little embarrassed by everyone's praise and smiled: "Okay, please stop praising me, otherwise I will be proud."
Everyone laughed, and Ding Xiaoyun said: "County Magistrate Qiao, you should be proud of yourself, and we are all proud of you."
"Yes." Zhou Zhilong nodded, then bared his teeth, "Actually, not only us, County Magistrate Shang should also be proud of County Magistrate Qiao."
When Zhou Zhilong mentioned Shang Ke, Ding Xiaoyun's eyes moved but he said nothing.
Qiao Liang said: "Does County Magistrate Shang know what happened tonight?"
Ding Xiaoyun looked at Zhou Zhilong, who shook his head: "When I told Secretary Ding, County Magistrate Shang had already taken a rest. Magistrate Shang didn't like to be disturbed when he was sleeping, so I didn't..."
Although Zhou Zhilong said this, everyone seemed to understand what he was thinking.
Qiao Liang blinked and thought for a moment, then felt tired, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.
After returning to the county town, Qiao Liang was sent directly to the county hospital. The doctor examined Qiao Liang's wound and provided relevant treatment. He asked Qiao Liang to stay in the hospital for two days until the wound healed before he was discharged.
Ding Xiaoyun and Zhou Zhilong went back to rest. He Qingqing wanted to stay in the hospital with Qiao Liang, but Qiao Liang refused, saying that he didn't need anyone to accompany him for such a minor injury. He Qingqing saw that Qiao Liang was resolute, so he went back.
After going to work at dawn, He Qingqing went to the office first.
Qiao Liang's story about fighting a pack of wolves in an uninhabited land last night and killing the leader was spread by other rescue workers last night. Many people in the county compound knew about it early this morning. Everyone couldn't help but feel shocked. They all couldn't help but admire Qiao Liang. Damn it, this leader who came to take the post was so skilled. Based on his skills, it seemed that he had been merciful when he beat Shang Ke.
Shang Ke also knew about this, and he was also shocked. Damn, I didn't expect Qiao Liang to be so powerful. No wonder he knocked him down with one punch that night.
Although he was shocked, Shang Ke didn't want to admire Qiao Liang. He was Qiao Liang's superior, why should he admire him?
This person has something on his mind. He is going to hold a county magistrate's office meeting today and has asked the director of the government office to arrange for someone to notify Qiao Liang to come back for the meeting. This is also a purpose.
After thinking for a moment, he could still have someone notify He Qingqing to come to his office.
At this time, He Qingqing just learned something from his colleagues, that is, today's county magistrate's office meeting was notified after get off work yesterday, and then the notice was given to the county magistrates.
After learning about this, He Qingqing was moved and asked her colleagues about the specific time when they were notified. After thinking about it, it was after she and Qiao Liang left the mining area yesterday afternoon.
This made He Qingqing a little sensitive. The county magistrate's office meeting obviously had to be decided by Shang Ke. Why did he suddenly decide to hold the county magistrate's office meeting today to issue this notice at that time?
While he was thinking about this, someone informed He Qingqing to go to Shang Ke's office.
At this time, Shang Ke let himself go. He Qingqing couldn't help but feel a little nervous, and went to Shang Ke's office with an uneasy mood.
Seeing He Qingqing come in, Shang Ke calmly asked her to sit down, and then looked at her: "Director He, please tell me in detail what happened in the no-man's land with County Magistrate Qiao last night."
So He Qingqing explained it in detail.
After hearing what He Qingqing said, Shang Ke was shocked again. Damn, Qiao Liang is not only brave, but also resourceful.
While being shocked again, Shang Ke felt great regret in his heart. Damn, if Qiao Liang had been eaten by wolves last night, he would have been completely free of future troubles.
Then Shang Ke nodded, expressing comfort and relief for He Qingqing and Qiao Liang's life-and-death shock last night, and then said that after the county magistrate's office meeting, he would go to the hospital to visit Qiao Liang.
At this time, He Qingqing thought that Shang Ke was looking for him just to hear what happened last night, just to express comfort and relief, and then expressed his gratitude.
Then Shang Ke said: "Director He, you went with Deputy County Magistrate Qiao yesterday. Where did you go?"
He Qingqing went on to talk about the places he went to, but did not mention the iron ore.
After hearing what He Qingqing said, Shang Ke said: "Is that all?"
He Qingqing hesitated: "We also went to the iron mine."
"Then why didn't you say anything just now?" Shang Ke said dissatisfied.
He Qingqing was a little nervous: "Because I didn't go in, I was blocked outside, so..."
Shang Ke said calmly: "It was Deputy County Magistrate Qiao who suggested that you go to the iron mine?"
He Qingqing's heart tightened. She seemed to realize that Shang Ke might have other intentions for asking this question. She thought quickly and shook her head: "No."
"Huh? That's..." Shang Ke frowned and looked at He Qingqing.
He Qingqing was heartbroken: "County Magistrate Qiao didn't know there was an iron mine there at first. I told him when I introduced him to the local situation. Then I suggested to him that since he came down here and wanted to familiarize himself with the comprehensive situation, You might as well go to the iron mine and have a look."
The reason why He Qingqing said this at this time was related to her sudden consciousness just now. Although she could not guess the purpose of Shang Ke asking this matter, she subconsciously felt that if Qiao Liang took the initiative to go, it seemed that she would do something to Qiao Liang. It was not good, so I simply took the matter upon myself.
What He Qingqing did was related to her immense gratitude to Qiao Liang, and to the announcement time of the county magistrate's office meeting that she had just learned about.
