At the elevator entrance on the first floor of the Provincial Public Security Department.
Zhang Li, chief of the Personnel Division under the Political Department, watched the elevator's floor indicator change to "1." With a ding, the doors opened. Just as she was about to step inside, her sharp ears picked up the doorman Old Liu's unusually warm and respectful greeting. "Director Zhou, you're back!"
Almost by reflex, she abruptly pulled back her left leg, deftly held down the elevator button, and turned sideways to look toward the entrance.
Sure enough, Deputy Department Director Zhou, wearing a white police commissioner's shirt, was walking toward the elevator beside a tall woman in a white dress.
"Director Zhou." Zhang Li hurriedly nodded in greeting.
Zhou Yi smiled and nodded in acknowledgment, while Lawyer Jian, realizing Zhang Li was holding the elevator especially for them, politely thanked her.
"You're welcome." When her gaze fell on the woman's face, Chief Zhang was momentarily dazed. This girl was just too beautiful!
Creamy skin and a face like white jade were practically standard features for a beauty.
But her striking features and poised, elegant bearing gave her a charm all her own.
Her phoenix eyes were particularly bright and lively, revealing an extraordinary confidence and ease with every glance.
With looks and poise like that, even Zhang Li in her prime would have had to concede defeat!
So, this was Director Zhou's... girlfriend?
The much-talked-about daughter of Secretary Jian?
"This is Zhang Li, chief of the Personnel Division. And this is my girlfriend, Jian Shuyue." Zhou Yi noticed Zhang Li's unusual look and took the initiative to introduce them.
"Director Zhou, your girlfriend is absolutely beautiful!" Zhang Li praised her sincerely.
No wonder everyone throughout the department was talking about "Deputy Department Director Zhou being a