Nan Sheng had been absent from the government office for two days, sparking widespread speculation. Some whispered, "Could Director Nan have been taken away for investigation?" Even Secretary Cai couldn’t resist stopping by the Revolutionary Committee office to ask, "What’s going on with your director? Why hasn’t she come to work today?"

Liu Song and the other two appeared listless, but their lips remained sealed. Though they knew Nan Sheng had gone to the city, they couldn’t reveal anything before the outcome was finalized. They could only tell Secretary Cai, "We’re not sure either!"

Secretary Cai shot Liu Song a skeptical glance, thinking, You little snake—as if you don’t know! Weren’t you the one who exposed my secrets last time?

"If your director shows up, come to my office and let me know," he said.

As for demanding Nan Sheng report to him personally, Secretary Cai wouldn’t dare suggest it. Even though the Revolutionary Committee had lost its influence, he was still wary of her.

After work, Liu Song and the other two exchanged glances before rushing to the shuttle bus stop to wait. Before long, Nan Sheng finally returned.

They greeted her with more enthusiasm than if they’d seen their own mothers, immediately taking the bags she’d brought back from the city, careful not to let her lift a finger.

Nan Sheng found them quite useful, and seeing their anxious expressions, she put their worries to rest.

"Relax. The new jobs are settled. From now on, we’ll all be part of the Discipline Inspection Commission. Go home and get some proper rest—starting tomorrow, tougher tasks await!"

At these words, Liu Song, Deng Jun, and Chen Tian’s eyes widened in excitement. They had suspected their director might be transferred to the Commission, but hearing it confirmed was electrifying.

And she hadn’t abandoned them—she was taking them with her!

Chen Tian blurted out, "Really, Director? I won’t be fired after all?"

Nan Sheng arched a brow, teasing him, "If you’d rather not work with me, you’re welcome to go home and farm."

"No, no, Director! I’ll follow you for life—from now on, you’re my ancestor!"

Deng Jun, equally overjoyed, babbled nonsense—as long as he could keep working in the government, he’d gladly be Nan Sheng’s servant, even her grandson!

Liu Song was the first to regain his composure and asked the most crucial question: "Then what’s your new position?"

"Deputy Director of the Qingjiang County Discipline Inspection Commission!"

Liu Song: Director, you’re unstoppable!!!

In the end, the three sycophants escorted Nan Sheng all the way to her doorstep. Needless to say, dinner was also taken care of—she didn’t have to lift a finger.

On her way upstairs, Nan Sheng ran into Zhu Jinghui’s wife. After Chen Tian and the others left, the woman couldn’t help but ask, "Sister-in-law, what’s going on? Why the grand escort today?"

"Just some work matters to discuss, and I had too much to carry back from the city."

As she climbed the stairs, Zhu Jinghui’s wife shook her head, thinking how extravagant her sister-in-law was—buying so much on a single trip to the city.

Rumors among the military families said the Revolutionary Committee was on its last legs. She worried whether Nan Sheng could keep her job but didn’t dare ask, knowing she couldn’t help anyway.

"Mom! You’re back!"

Sizhe and Siqi had been waiting obediently at home. Every time Nan Sheng was away, they felt uneasy. The night before, dinner had been silent and joyless, leaving Lin Han deeply troubled.

He tentatively asked, "Sizhe, Siqi! Do you miss me this much when I'm not home?"

Sizhe glanced at Lin Han, thinking to himself, Dad, you might be a bit too confident. Noticing Lin Han's slight disappointment, Siqi gave a perfunctory reply.

"We miss you too, we do!"

But her eyes didn’t even linger on him.

When children are young, they naturally bond more closely with their mother. And since Nan Sheng gave the two kids an overwhelming sense of security, they relied on her even more.

"Mom’s back! I bought you clothes, shoes, and lots of snacks. Let me take a quick shower first, then tidy up—dinner will be ready soon!"

Not long ago, Zhong Yanyan had just sent the family new clothes, but within days, the kids' outfits were already full of holes and tears. Sometimes when they went out, Nan Sheng felt embarrassed—she and Lin Han were dressed neatly, while the kids wore patched-up clothes.

So, ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌‌‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌‌‌‍during her trip to the department store, she bought each of them a new set.

"Thanks, Mom!"

Sizhe couldn’t stop running his hands over the new clothes and shoes.

"Mom, you’re the best! I promise I won’t ruin these clothes this time!" Siqi declared.

Nan Sheng thought to herself, Yeah, right. She had no idea what these kids got up to when they played outside, but they sure knew how to wreck their clothes.

Dinner was halfway through when Lin Han returned. Sizhe immediately brought out the food they’d saved for him, but Lin Han only had eyes for his wife.

"How was your sleep at the guesthouse? Did you get your new job sorted?"

"Nowhere near as comfortable as home—I barely slept. But the job’s confirmed. I’ve been transferred to the Discipline Inspection Committee as deputy director."

Towns didn’t have deputy directors, so… the county committee?

Nan Sheng lifted her chin proudly. Exactly!

And considering her position, Director Lin even told her she didn’t need to work in the county—they could just repurpose the current Revolutionary Committee office into the Discipline Inspection office.

The kids were thrilled for their mother, chattering nonstop. But after dinner, Lin Han shooed them away, insisting Nan Sheng go to their room and catch up on sleep.

Meanwhile, he headed to the bathroom to wash the clothes Nan Sheng had taken off, then cleaned himself up as well.

When he returned to the room, he found Nan Sheng sprawled out like a starfish on the bed, utterly exhausted. Amused, he sat beside her and started massaging her shoulders. To him, this was just another little marital pleasure.

"Ahh, that feels amazing!" Nan Sheng sighed. The pressure was just right, easing the fatigue from her trip.

"Now that you’re transferred to the Discipline Inspection Committee, you’ll be busy again, huh?"

"Absolutely!" Nan Sheng lifted her head. "Guess what my first order of business will be?"

Lin Han wasn’t stupid. Given all the recent upheaval in the Revolutionary Committee, he had a pretty good idea.

"Dispersing the remaining members of the county’s Revolutionary Committee?"

Nan Sheng shot him a look of approval. "Not just that. We’re also rooting out the ones who slipped through the net. This time, the Revolutionary Committee is going down for good!"