Lu Xiaodan isn't very strong in terms of work capability, but her emotional intelligence is undoubtedly high.

Lin Hao's compliments made her blush instantly, leaving her unsure how to respond, so she could only smile awkwardly.

"County Magistrate Lin, Xiaodan is still too young. If there's anything she's lacking, please do teach her," Lu Yahu said with a smile.

"Director Lu, you're being too formal," Lin Hao replied with a smile.

Soon, the delicious dishes were served, and Lu Yahu and his wife raised their glasses.

"County Magistrate Lin, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to dine with us. My wife and I toast to you first, appreciating your care for Xiaodan and your support for our glass factory."

"Director Lu, your factory is a major taxpayer in Wucheng County. Serving you well is our duty. As for taking care of Lu Xiaodan, it's nothing much at all. Come, let's drink."

After clinking glasses, the three of them drank it all in one go.

Lu Yahu put down his glass and picked up the communal chopsticks to serve Lin Hao some food, which made Lin Hao feel a bit embarrassed.

"Director Lu, you're too kind. I can help myself."

Realizing it might be inappropriate for him to serve Lin Hao, Lu Yahu gave his daughter a look and said, "Xiaodan, help County Magistrate Lin with some food, I'm having a hard time reaching."

"Okay," Lu Xiaodan quickly agreed.

She picked up the communal chopsticks to serve Lin Hao, making him even more uncomfortable. He repeatedly declined, but her hospitality was hard to refuse.

"County Magistrate Lin, I toast to you, thanking you for helping my father and me..."

"Xiaodan, I can see your hard work. Keep it up, and opportunities will come your way," Lin Hao said with a smile, clinking glasses with her.

After the two finished their drinks and put down their glasses, the four of them started to chat.

"County Magistrate Lin, actually, besides catching up today, I have some good news for you," Lu Yahu said with a smile.

"What good news?" Lin Hao's interest was immediately piqued.

"Our factory recently developed a new high-strength, heat-resistant glass. Its performance is better than any product currently on the market, and this product..." Lu Yahu began happily introducing it.

"Such a good product definitely needs to be promoted vigorously. At the upcoming high-quality economic and trade fair, our county committee and government will help promote it, hoping you can secure big orders..." Lin Hao said with a smile.

"Thank you so much, County Magistrate Lin. I don't even know how to express my gratitude. Come, let me toast to you again!" Lu Yahu said joyfully, raising his glass once more.

After putting down his glass, Lin Hao asked, "Director Lu, do you have any detailed parameters of this new product, or any product descriptions or similar documents?"

"Of course." Lu Yahu immediately took out a stack of documents and said, "These are the new product's evaluation report, certification report..."

Lin Hao took them and looked through them carefully. Although he couldn't grasp all the intricacies, he felt the new product was quite promising.

"Director Lu, this is indeed a good product. How would you like me to help you with introductions?"

"County Magistrate Lin, you have high prestige in our county, and your words carry weight. If you can mention us or introduce us to business partners on suitable occasions, that would be a huge help to us," Lu Yahu replied with a smile.

Lin Hao pondered for three seconds, then smiled and said, "I'm confident in your product. However, as a government department, we can mostly just recommend it to some manufacturers or highlight your technical advantages. You'll still need to strive for the rest yourselves!"

"With your words, I feel assured! We will definitely rely on our strength and won't let you down," Lu Yahu said, genuinely grateful.

"You're too kind, Director Lu. If your glass factory can grow bigger and stronger, it's also good for our county's economic development. However, I must remind you that product quality must be impeccable; there must not be any flaws," Lin Hao advised with a smile.

"County Magistrate Lin, we will definitely prioritize quality first. Please be assured of that. Come, let's have another drink," Lu Yahu promised, raising his glass again.

Lin Hao finally understood why Director Lu insisted on having his daughter pour him drinks.

It turned out their factory had developed a new product and wanted his help with recommendations.

However, considering Lu Xiaodan, Lin Hao naturally found it hard to refuse. And from an economic development perspective, he hoped the glass factory could get better and better.

In fact, Lu Yahu's purpose in finding Lin Hao was regarding the upcoming high-quality economic and trade fair, hoping Lin Hao could lend a hand.

Now that everyone laid everything out, the atmosphere became more harmonious. With glasses being exchanged frequently, Lin Hao and Director Lu found themselves a bit tipsy.

Although Lu Yahu was in sales, he was no match for Lin Hao's drinking capacity.

"Xiaodan, you take County Magistrate Lin home. I'll head back with your dad first," instructed mother Yang Yixia.

"Okay," Lu Xiaodan replied.

Her left leg was injured, but it didn't affect her driving, especially since Lin Hao was a bit tipsy now.

"No need, I can drive myself home," Lin Hao interrupted.

"How can that be? Xiaodan, County Magistrate Lin is your responsibility now."

Yang Yixia helped her husband into their car, started it up, and drove away.

"County Magistrate Lin, be careful, I'll help you into the car," Lu Xiaodan said, coming over to help Lin Hao in.

"Xiaolu, I can really go back on my own," Lin Hao said with a smile.

"I don't have a car now, so I can only drive yours. Come on, get in the car," Lu Xiaodan insisted.

Having no choice, Lin Hao followed the beauty's arrangement and sat in the passenger seat.

After Lu Xiaodan started the car, she quickly drove out of the underground parking lot, leaving the scene.

"County Magistrate Lin, thank you so much for today," Lu Xiaodan said loudly as she drove.

"Thank me for what? Those are all things I'm supposed to do," Lin Hao replied with a smile.

"My dad's quite stubborn and not very flexible. I know if it weren't for my sake, you wouldn't bother with him," said Lu Xiaodan.

"Why would you say that? Your dad and mom have great temperaments, and they love you a lot. I don't have such good fortune..." Lin Hao thought of his parents who passed away early and felt a tad somber.

"What, reminded of your own parents?" Lu Xiaodan unwittingly touched a sore spot.

"Yes, my parents are long gone and I can no longer enjoy parental love," Lin Hao sighed deeply.

"County Magistrate Lin, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought that up," Lu Xiaodan quickly apologized.

"It's okay, it was so long ago, and I've somewhat forgotten," Lin Hao said, then leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes.

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