Chapter 1919: Chapter 641: Major Earthquake (Part 4)

"No." Tang Song chuckled, shaking his head, "It’s giving back to my hometown."

...

a.m.

County government compound.

Secretary Zhang Chengming had just concluded a meeting on winter fire prevention work and was lifting his teacup to moisten his throat.

The phone on the table rang urgently.

Zhang Chengping instinctively frowned, reached out to answer: "Hello, this is Zhang Chengping."

A secretary’s urgent and solemn voice came from the other end: "Secretary, it’s Quan City government’s office calling, please answer immediately."

Before he could react, the line was switched.

A steady middle-aged male voice directly entered his ears: "Secretary Zhang, this is Li Jiping."

Zhang Chengming was startled, his body instantly straightened, and he spoke with some tension and respect: "Mayor Li, hello."

As the call continued, his expression gradually shifted from bewilderment to shock, then to a grave demeanor.

"...Yes! Yes! Don’t worry, we will do our utmost and ensure the task is completed!"

The phone call ended.

The entire office suddenly became quiet, leaving only the slight ripple in the teacup.

Zhang Chengping sat in a daze for a good ten seconds before slowly exhaling a breath.

His face was full of solemnity and excitement.

He immediately pressed the internal phone on the table and ordered in a deep voice: "Notify Director Wang of the county office, Minister Liu of the publicity department, Director Chen of the education bureau to come to my office immediately! They must arrive within ten minutes!"

...

Jing County First High School.

In the conference room of the administrative building, the atmosphere was lively.

Principal Liu Zengyin, his face glowing, was surrounded by several key leaders of the school.

Everyone was chattering away, discussing the final details of tomorrow’s school celebration ceremony.

"...The opening program ’Dragon Soars and Tiger Leaps’ must be impressive, showcasing the best spirit of our First High School students, aiming to impress the city leaders!"

"I’ve also made final touches on the speeches of President Li and Zhao Rui, ensuring both height and grounding!"

Vice Principal Zhang Qingguo laughed and joined in: "This time’s guest lineup is the most prestigious in the history of our school’s establishment. Not only Zhao Rui and Li Yunfan, such outstanding alumni, but also city leaders will personally attend. Our First High School’s fiftieth anniversary celebration, this grandeur, is unparalleled in the entire Quan City!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.

At that moment.

"Buzz buzz buzz—" Principal Liu Zengyin’s phone on the table suddenly vibrated.

The noise in the conference room gradually quieted down, and everyone instinctively looked at him.

Liu Zengyin glanced down, his expression immediately solemn, and his voice respectful: "Hello, Director Chen!"

After a brief exchange, his pupils suddenly shrank, and he stood up from the chair with a jolt.

"What?! This..."

The red glow on his face was instantly replaced by shock.

He listened and responded repeatedly: "Yes, I understand, understand! Please rest assured, Director, we will do our utmost to ensure the city leaders are pleased!"

Ending the call, Liu Zengyin’s forehead was already covered in a fine layer of sweat.

"Principal, what’s the matter?" Zhang Qingguo cautiously asked.

Liu Zengyin swallowed, his voice hoarse as he said: "It’s Director Chen from the education bureau... Just now, an official notification came from the county office. The city leader attending our school celebration tomorrow is Mayor Li Jiping."

"What?!"

"Mayor Li?!"

The conference room was filled with astonished school leaders who stood up, dumbfounded.

How could a county-level school’s celebration attract the personal attendance of the mayor?

This... this seemed somewhat implausible.

Zhang Qingguo’s heart first experienced a shock, then an overwhelming exhilaration.

This was the school celebration preparation he was personally responsible for!

To have a chance to showcase oneself in front of city leaders during this event...

This was a colossal, life-changing opportunity!

But Liu Zengyin couldn’t dwell on this, and he immediately rummaged through the recently reviewed "Special Invited Guest List for the School Celebration" on the conference table.

His eyes scanned the list urgently, but his face grew increasingly grim.

"Why... why is it not here?"

He mumbled to himself, sweat densely gathering on his forehead.

Upon hearing Director Chen mention that name during the call, he had an ominous premonition.

Logically, an alumnus significant enough to warrant a visit from the mayor must be exceptional and renowned.

But he had no impression of this name at all.

"Principal, what are you looking for?"

Liu Zengyin raised his head, his expression as grave as could be, "Director Chen just informed that Mayor Li’s main goal for this visit is to meet one of our outstanding alumni at First High School. But the problem is, this person is not on our list!"

Zhang Qingguo was taken aback, "Not on the list? How is that possible? Our guest list was personally reviewed and overseen by me, it’s impossible to be wrong. What’s the name?"

Liu Zengyin urgently said: "A student from the 16th graduating class, Tang Song, Tang Song from the Tang Song Yuan Ming Qing era! Qingguo, do you remember this student?"

"Tang Song?" Zhang Qingguo’s face first showed confusion, then he suddenly trembled.

"Mayor Li wants to meet Tang Song?!" he exclaimed, "Isn’t this a mistake?!"

"Qingguo, do you know this student? Check if the information is correct!"

Liu Zengyin said, placing his phone in front of him.

On the screen was the simple personal information about Tang Song, just urgently forwarded by the county’s education bureau.

Zhang Qingguo glanced down, recognized the ID photo above.

He felt a darkness before his eyes, his body uncontrollably staggered a step back, his heel heavily hitting the chair behind him.

The color drained from his face instantly.