Before Tang Maolin could recover from his overwhelming shock, No. 1 High School Principal Liu Zengyin had already approached Tang Song with a nervous expression.
He proactively extended his hand. "Hello, Classmate Tang Song, Classmate Liu Qingning. Sorry to have kept you waiting."
Tang Song politely shook his hand. "Hello, Principal Liu."
"Principal Liu." Liu Qingning smiled sweetly as well.
Liu Zengyin turned sideways, his tone so warm it was nearly excited, as he introduced them. "Let me introduce you. This is Jing County Party Secretary Zhang Chengming.
Secretary Zhang, this is Tang Song, a distinguished alumnus from our No. 1 High School. This is Liu Qingning, the top scorer in Jing County's College Entrance Examination that year." Upon hearing Liu Zengyin's introduction, Tang Jianying and Xu Feng's expressions froze instantly, their faces filled with confusion and helplessness.
What was going on? Why had even county officials come in person?
Li Qiaoling, on the other side, had long since been dumbfounded.
Though she did not work Within the System, she naturally paid attention to such matters because of Tang Maolin.
She was also somewhat familiar with the county's main leaders. Now, staring blankly at this unbelievable scene before her, she felt as if her mind had stopped working.
"Hello, Secretary Zhang." Tang Song smiled and proactively extended his hand.
Zhang Chengming immediately stepped forward, clasped Tang Song's hand firmly with both hands, and gave it an affectionate shake.
His voice was loud and infectious. "Hello, Chairman Tang. I've long heard of Confluent Capital! I never expected
that the young talent at the helm of this Capital Giant would be someone who came from our Jing County. Truly, heroes emerge in youth. Jing County has fine mountains and fine waters—it really does nurture talent!"
Zhang Chengming wore the distinctive smile of