[Urban] A Romantic Transformation (Complete) - 7

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Chapter 43 Even Heroes Can't Resist the Charm of a Beauty After

shaking hands, Ma Hailong wanted to get rid of Fatty Huang, but Fatty Huang extended his hand to Tang Ziliang and said with a smile, "Young brother, are you related to Director Ma? It's a pleasure to meet you."

Ma Hailong was almost furious and was about to yell at Fatty Huang when he saw Tang Ziliang smile and stand up to shake his hand: "Yes, Old Ma and I are like brothers. My name is Tang Ziliang."

"Haha, what a nice name, Tang Ziliang, Tang Ziliang... Deputy County Chief Tang?" Fatty Huang's fat face suddenly scrunched up, and he stared at Tang Ziliang with shortness of breath, his thick legs trembling slightly.

Tang Ziliang smiled and said, "Old Huang, I've heard you're the richest man in Dongyang. Come, sit down with me!" As he spoke, he pointed to the seat next to him. As soon as he said this, Fatty Huang knew he hadn't mistaken him for someone else, and his heart pounded.

However, being a businessman, he remained composed despite being somewhat nervous upon meeting the deputy county head.

He smiled obsequiously and said, "Great! Please sit down, please sit down. It's my great honor to have you eat here." Tang Ziliang smiled slightly, while Ma Hailong burst into laughter, pointing at Huang Pangzi's nose and saying, "Old Huang, what kind of taste do you have?"

The two waitresses also served him attentively; it was the first time they had ever seen their usually arrogant boss so fawning over them.

At this moment, Fatty Huang turned to look at them, but dared not yell. Instead, he said gently, "Go tell the kitchen to prepare a few signature dishes. Make them carefully and attentively, with your utmost care!"

Tang Ziliang laughed, "Old Huang, don't be so polite. If you do this, I won't dare come next time."

Fatty Huang laughed repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, you're absolutely right."

Just then, a soft knock sounded at the door of the private room. A waitress opened the door, and a pretty woman in her mid-twenties walked in carrying a tray

of wine. Underneath her blue head waitress uniform, she wore flesh-colored nylon stockings and black high heels, making her appear quite shapely and attractive. Just as she placed the wine on the table, someone suddenly flung open the door of the private room, and a man rushed in, slapping the head waitress hard across the face. The crisp "smack" left everyone stunned.

Ma Hailong jumped to his feet, reaching for his gun behind his back. But after recognizing who had rushed in, he breathed a sigh of relief, released his grip on the gun, and glared angrily, shouting, "Li Qiang! What are you doing!" The one

who rushed in was Ma Hailong's subordinate, Li Qiang. He was dressed in a police uniform, with a shotgun concealed at his waist.

Li Qiang was cursing, "You filthy bitch, daring to cheat on my brother with another man!"

Hearing someone call his name, Li Qiang turned around, his expression freezing. Looking at the furious Ma Hailong and the composed Tang Ziliang, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

It turned out that the female supervisor was Ning Xinru, Li Qiang's sister-in-law. She used to be a teacher at Dongyang High School, but was dismissed from the teaching profession after a scandal involving a school leader. She then applied for a job as a supervisor at this hotel.

Li Qiang's older brother, Li Gang, was a laid-off worker who could only find work as a cleaner at the hotel where his wife worked. After being laid off from his state-owned enterprise job, his once docile wife became less obedient.

A few days ago, Li Gang even witnessed the hotel owner, Fatty Huang, having an affair with his wife, Ning Xinru, in the general manager's office, playing horseback riding and archery.

Enraged, Li Gang stormed into the office and beat Fatty Huang up. Now he's lost his job, and his wife is threatening divorce.

Unable to contain his anger, Li Gang told Li Qiang about the adulterous couple's scandalous affair.

Li Qiang went to confront Fatty Huang, never expecting to run into Tang Ziliang and Ma Hailong there as well.

Fatty Huang was on the verge of a breakdown, terrified that Li Qiang would reveal his affair to the two local officials.

Tang Ziliang shook his head, moved closer to Ma Hailong, and whispered, "Forget it, let's go somewhere else." No

sooner had Li Qiang left than the female supervisor covered her face and followed him out. Tang Ziliang patted Huang Pangzi on the shoulder without saying a word. Huang Pangzi, too embarrassed to stay, quickly offered a few apologetic words and left.

Ma Hailong watched his retreating figure and cursed, "Damn it, that guy's no good either. I'll find a way to mess with him another day!"

That evening, Liangzi returned to Li Xiuzhi's boudoir, only to find that the house had just been renovated and still smelled of paint. However, the renovation was quite beautiful, with white marble floor tiles that reflected one's image and pale yellow walls.

Li Xiuzhi smiled and said, "I renovated the house. Doesn't it look a bit more manly now?"

As she spoke, Li Xiuzhi giggled, her red lips brushing against Tang Ziliang's ear, and she said sweetly, "If you miss me, just call me, and I'll cook you something delicious."

Li Xiuzhi's fragrant breath tickled Tang Ziliang's ear and made his heart itch even more. He hugged her soft, slender waist tightly and laughed, "That won't do. I don't want to eat vegetables; I just want to eat you." Li Xiuzhi nodded with a charming smile, causing Tang Ziliang's heart to heat up again.

A few days later, Secretary Qian was surprised to find that Tang Ziliang truly kept his word. Tang Ziliang tirelessly reported to him on every important work-related issue. Moreover, Tang Ziliang was very tactful in his work; he made his own decisions on minor matters, only reporting to Secretary Qian for final approval on major issues involving various interests.

Initially, Secretary Qian thought he was just putting on an act, but after a month or so, Tang Ziliang's consistent approach pleased Secretary Qian.

Tang Ziliang was a cadre in the county government and didn't need to report to him on every major issue, but his actions were tantamount to aligning himself with Secretary Qian.

Furthermore, Tang Ziliang's work style was decisive and efficient, seemingly unafraid of offending Sun Bao, the county magistrate of Dongyang County. Tasks that troubled Secretary Qian were handled by Tang Ziliang with exceptional decisiveness and efficiency.

Tang Ziliang also had his own ideas and strategies; his current strategy was to first cultivate a good relationship with Secretary Qian, ensuring he didn't perceive him as an enemy.

Secondly, adopting the high-minded attitude of fairness and impartiality often seen in young cadres is the best way to quickly establish influence. Although it might make those offended standing committee members dislike him, it will also make them take his existence seriously and not completely disregard him just because he is young.

Besides, Tang Ziliang wouldn't completely offend anyone.

That morning, Tang Ziliang went to the Education Bureau to guide its work. Around ten o'clock, accompanied by Director Xiong, Deputy Director Li Xiuzhi, and other cadres from the Education Bureau, Tang Ziliang went to the grassroots level to inspect the work at Dongyang No. 3 Middle School.

At Dongyang No. 3 Middle School, there were already more than a dozen people sitting in the principal's office, and Principal Ma Zhengkui and several others were busy greeting them.

"Come, come, Lao Lu, Lao Li, you guys come and meet our direct superior, Tang Ziliang, County Head Tang! County Head Tang is in charge of science, education, culture, and health. He's here today specifically to inspect our No. 3 Middle School."

Lao Lu, Lao Li, and the others were initially surprised, then disbelief crossed their faces. Tang Ziliang? County Head Tang? "

Isn't this Lao He's godson? Didn't he just graduate from university? How come he's only in his early twenties and already a deputy county head?!

" "What, you don't believe me? Liangzi is the pride of our Hejiawan! How many of our Hejiawan's sons are as successful as Liangzi?" Principal Ma glared. "What are you all standing there for? Go and make the arrangements."

After inspecting the No. 3 Middle School's teaching work, it was lunchtime. Principal Ma had already arranged a fine banquet at the best restaurant near the school.

It was clear that Ma Zhengkui still held some authority over his subordinates. "Come on, County Tang, you know Lao Lu and Lao Li, they're all from Hejia Dawan. This is Ms. Xu Yanyun, the Chinese teacher for Class 3, Grade 11. She was transferred to our No. 3 Middle School from Hongqi Township Middle School at the end of last year. Why don't you mentor her? Hehe." Ma Zhengkui introduced them casually.

Tang Ziliang's heart skipped a beat. Xu Yanyun? Why did that name sound so familiar? Tang Ziliang's gaze involuntarily lingered on her.

Upon closer inspection, Tang Ziliang froze. This woman named Xu Yanyun looked remarkably like his girlfriend Xu Xiaoqian from his previous life.

The current Tang Ziliang was actually Tang Ziming. Tang Ziming was ten years younger than his brother, the real Tang Ziliang, and six years older than Xu Xiaoqian, making Tang Ziliang sixteen years older than Xu Xiaoqian.

Liangzi was not yet twenty-one years old, so Xu Xiaoqian was not yet five years old. This Xu Yanyun, who looked remarkably like the adult Xu Xiaoqian, appeared to be two or three years older than Liangzi and could not possibly be Xu Xiaoqian.

Xu Yanyun's long hair cascaded down her back, casually held back with a hair clip; her satin-like hair was as black as ink. She had a round face with a deep dimple on her left cheek, while the dimple on her right cheek was barely visible. Most striking were her beautiful eyes, bright and sparkling.

She wore a vibrant red knee-length skirt that cinched her slender waist, perfectly outlining the curves of her full breasts. Beneath the red skirt, her snow-white, shapely legs were completely encased in flesh-colored nylon stockings, paired with white high heels with extremely high arches, making Xu Yanyun exude a captivating charm. She

was simply too similar to Xiaoqian's adult appearance. Upon closer inspection, Tang Ziliang noticed a beauty mark on Xu Yanyun's chin, which Xu Xiaoqian did not have. However, it was precisely this beauty mark that added a touch of softness and charm to Xu Yanyun's beautiful and dignified temperament.

"County Magistrate Tang, I'd like to toast you." Xu Yanyun greeted Tang Ziliang with a smile, but Tang Ziliang's eyes were fixed on her. The woman's sexy figure made Tang Ziliang exclaim in his heart: She's truly a top-notch beauty.

Breasts, wasp waist, plump hips.

Her breasts were firm and upright, standing proudly; her waist was like a water snake, slender but not thin; her hips were full and round, firm but not sagging. In terms of figure, she was even more hot and hot than Tang Ziliang's girlfriend from his previous life, Xu Xiaoqian.

However, this Xu Yanyun also had the surname Xu, and she looked so much like Xiaoqian. Could it be that she was Xiaoqian's relative?

"County Magistrate Tang, County Magistrate Tang?"

Everyone noticed Tang Ziliang's momentary daze. Li Xiuzhi, who was also seated, even stretched her leg under the table and stomped heavily on Liangzi's foot with her high heel.

Fortunately, Tang Ziliang was now a seasoned veteran of the world of women, and his self-control was quite impressive. He quickly regained his composure, but he noticed a fleeting, smug smile in Xu Yanyun's eyes. [The following text appears to be unrelated and possibly from a different source:] Family and couple dating communities have tons of decent, promiscuous women waiting to be taken advantage of! QQ, MSN, etc., are mainly for young girls and conservative women with no other intentions—basically no chance there. But online communities are full of unmarried women and middle-aged women dissatisfied with reality and fantasizing about romance. No login required, no identity needed, easy to enter and exit—a more ideal place.

Don't be fooled by the cheerful conversation at the banquet; Ma Zhengkui is a shrewd old fox. He also noticed Tang Ziliang's brief loss of composure towards Xu Yanyun. He thought to himself: This Tang Ziliang, even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman.

Xu Yanyun, a young divorced woman raising a young daughter alone, was known as the "flower of the Third Middle School." Old Ma had been eyeing her for a long time but never had the chance to make a move.

Unexpectedly, County Magistrate Tang had also taken a liking to this beautiful flower. It seemed he would have to work on Xu Yanyun's career from now on.

Chapter 44 The 23-Year-Old Pretty Mother-in-Law

"Old Ma, we have nothing to say. With Vice County Head Tang taking office, we will definitely support him even more. But you also know that my school's conditions are limited. If we want to improve the college entrance examination pass rate, we need to rely on the investment of education funds. Our No. 3 Middle School's education allocation is less than half of No. 1 Middle School's. We are really poor."

Despite the casual drinking and chatting earlier, Ma Zhengkui was very serious when it came to business. "Vice County Head Tang, I want to make a statement here. If the education allocation is in place, everything is fine. I can increase the college entrance examination pass rate by 10%. If the education allocation continues to be delayed like this, I can't guarantee the pass rate."

"Since Principal Ma has brought it up to this point, then I will also make a statement. I will definitely give No. 3 Middle School a satisfactory explanation within three months regarding the overdue education funding. How about that?" Tang Ziliang noticed Director Xiong of the Dongyang Education Bureau and frowned slightly, but since he had already spoken, he didn't care about anything else. He could always give Old Xiong a warning later.

“Good, Deputy County Head Tang has guts! If this funding issue can be resolved, our No. 3 Middle School's college entrance rate can increase by 10% next year! If I fail to meet the target, I will resign voluntarily and step down!” Ma Zhengkui readily agreed.

The atmosphere then became much more relaxed, with toasts and drinks exchanged. Ma Zhengkui had a high alcohol tolerance, and with the funding issue settled, he had no worries and frequently toasted Liangzi.

Liangzi accepted all toasts, but he couldn't withstand the barrage of drinks from the No. 3 Middle School leaders and soon became unable to keep up. Tang Ziliang, however, remained very rational, repeatedly using the excuse of needing to give a report to avoid drinking with them. It wasn't until Ma Zhengkui and Lao Xiong got into the mood that Tang Ziliang reluctantly drank a few cups with his subordinates.

"Come on, Deputy County Chief Tang, Principal Ma just said you're the pride of Hejiawan. I, Xu Yanyun, dare not represent others, only myself. I'll toast you. If you think highly of me, then bottoms up! I'll drink first as a sign of respect."

Xu Yanyun stood up gracefully, raised her glass, and a fragrant breeze wafted from her body. However, this fragrance wasn't as strong as those cheap perfumes; instead, it had a refreshing and pleasant scent. Coupled with her firm, high breasts swaying in front of Tang Ziliang, even though they were tightly bound by her bra, Tang Ziliang could still visually estimate Xu Yanyun's size and shape.

Tang Ziliang even suspected that this woman was deliberately wearing a bra a size too small, so that at the moment of clinking glasses, he inadvertently touched that protruding point, which was indeed firm and perky.

Xu Yanyun pretended not to notice, only giving Tang Ziliang a flirtatious glance. That one flirtatious glance was exactly like Xu Xiaoqian's when she was an adult. Tang Ziliang almost mistook this Xu Yanyun for his girlfriend Xu Xiaoqian from his past life.

Tang Ziliang had to admire Xu Yanyun's eloquence; after several exchanges, Liangzi's words were completely controlled by this woman, who kept pouring him drink after drink, making it difficult for Tang Ziliang to refuse.

After a few drinks, Tang Ziliang realized that if this continued, he might get drunk, and it wouldn't look good for a deputy county head to return to the county government office drunk.

Tang Ziliang simply pretended to be drunk and staggered, trying to avoid this predicament, but Ma Zhengkui's toast was something Tang Ziliang couldn't refuse.

Fortunately, the others were also a bit drunk and their eyes were glazed over, so no one tried to drink with Tang Ziliang.

When Ma Zhengkui finally collapsed from exhaustion, Tang Ziliang also felt himself becoming unsteady. In his hazy state, he only heard Ma Zhengkui say, "This time, we finally got the funding issue resolved. Thank you so much, County Chief Tang! Old Li, Little Xu, arrange for the title holder to rest in my lounge. Looks like he's not going anywhere, hehe, great!"

Tang Ziliang's complexion was completely different from Ma Zhengkui's; Ma Zhengkui's face was flushed, while Tang Ziliang's was greenish. Staggering, Tang Ziliang only felt a fragrant scent lingering in his nose and mouth, as if he were being helped onto the bed by a woman.

His shoes were also taken off. Tang Ziliang tried to open his eyes, but his head was heavy, and he could only let himself be.

He didn't know how long he had slept, but in his dazed state, he felt someone help him up and feed him warm water, which he involuntarily drank.

Ginger soup? Tang Ziliang lay back on the bed, chewing on the well-cooked ginger slices. Although his eyes were still closed, he knew that someone was still in the room.

He cautiously opened his eyes and peeked out, only to see a beautiful, round, pert buttocks right in front of his face, just a foot away!

The woman in the red dress was struggling to turn Principal Ma's obese body over, but even so, it didn't interrupt Principal Ma's thunderous snoring.

What a pert, round, and plump buttocks! Tang Ziliang felt all the blood rushing to his restless penis. If he just lifted himself up with both hands, he could peel off the woman's tight red dress and peek at her beautiful body.

But Liangzi dared not move. Even if Principal Ma wasn't in the room, this behavior was enough to escalate into violent rape.

Tang Ziliang was now truly driven by lust. Perhaps it was a preconceived notion that made him see this woman as a substitute for his ex-girlfriend, Xu Xiaoqian. But upon calming down, Liangzi realized how absurd it was! Xiaoqian was probably not even five years old yet.

Deep down, Tang Ziliang felt ashamed of his impulsive thoughts.

"Vice County Head Tang, would you like some ginger soup?" The beautiful woman in the red dress smiled charmingly, a seductive allure in Tang Ziliang's eyes. Who exactly are you?

"Uh, where's Li Xiuzhi?"

"Principal Ma has already had someone drive Vice Director Li and the others back to the Education Bureau. You were too drunk to move earlier, so drink some ginger soup and then lie down and rest." Xu Yanyun smiled faintly. This young vice county head's momentary infatuation with her at the banquet hadn't escaped her notice. She was quite proud of her charm.

Everyone said that Deputy Director Li Xiuzhi, who came with him, was the most beautiful woman in the county government, but at the dinner table today, she was completely outshone by him.

"No need, I'll just go home." Tang Ziliang sat up, feeling a little dizzy, but he was immediately touched on the shoulder by a woman's delicate hands.

"Deputy County Chief Tang, it seems you're still a bit tipsy. Why don't I bring you some freshly cooked porridge to your room? Wait

a moment." With a turn, Xu Yanyun's graceful waist and hips disappeared from Tang Ziliang's sight. Looking at the porridge, flatbread, and pickled vegetables Xu Yanyun brought, Tang Ziliang's appetite was whetted, and he devoured it all in no time.

Seeing the beautiful woman in the red dress beside him, her hands supporting her chin, watching him wolf down his food, Tang Ziliang realized he had lost his composure.

Seeing Tang Ziliang's somewhat embarrassed expression, Xu Yanyun chuckled, a tenderness she had never felt before welling up inside her. This man spoke with neither servility nor arrogance, but with decisiveness, displaying the imposing presence of a county magistrate. Yet, just moments before, he had seemed like an eighteen or nineteen-year-old boy, still retaining a touch of childishness.

"Uh, your name is Xu Yanyun. You used to be a private teacher in Hongqi Township?"

"Yes, I graduated from high school at seventeen and became a village teacher at eighteen. Last summer, I transferred to Dongyang No. 3 Middle School." Xu Yanyun felt relieved and smiled sweetly.

"Who else is in your family?" Liangzi asked somewhat nervously.

"I only have one younger sister, who is studying nursing at the county hospital and just started her internship at the First Hospital. I also have a daughter who is only four and a half years old."

She has a daughter who is only four and a half years old? Could she be...? Liangzi's head was buzzing. No wonder she looked familiar when they first met. "Xu Yanyun, Xu Xiaoqian," Tang Ziliang muttered a few times, then hurriedly asked, "Is your daughter named Xu Xiaoqian?"

The female masseuse nodded, somewhat puzzled

, and asked, "How did you know, County Chief Tang?" Tang Ziliang smiled, a bitter smile on his face. "I...of course I know. She...she's my girlfriend! Only, she was my girlfriend in my past life, we almost got married. But we're not meant to be in this life. She's four and a half years old this year, she must be very pretty and cute, right?

But why have I never heard Xiaoqian mention her mother? What exactly happened to Xu Yanyun?"

Tang Ziliang had always thought his girlfriend from his past life, Xu Xiaoqian, was an orphan. He never imagined that Xu Yanyun was her mother, the woman who almost became his mother-in-law?

Two or three years older than him, only twenty-three this year, what kind of fate awaits this young and beautiful mother-in-law?

Actually, Tang Ziliang didn't know that in his previous life, Xu Yanyun would be raped by the newly appointed Principal Zhang of No. 3 Middle School five years later. Then, three years later, in 2001, Principal Zhang secretly took photos of the two of them, which were accidentally leaked online… Xu Yanyun was forced into a mental hospital due to immense social pressure.

However, the current Tang Ziliang, actually Tang Ziming, has encountered the twenty-three-year-old Xu Yanyun again, and Xu Yanyun's fate has quietly changed.

Tang Ziliang is now somewhat bewildered. Life is truly unpredictable; a past life's destiny, a present life's karmic entanglement; a past life with his daughter, a present life with his mother… ugh, how can things be so inextricably intertwined? My thoughts are a bit wicked.

Thinking about it again, Xiaoqian hadn't mentioned her father, and he didn't know what Xiaoqian's father had done to leave Xiaoqian's memory and life so early.

"And what does your man do?" Tang Ziliang asked again.

"My family and his family had an exchange marriage. I married him, and his sister married my brother. But after I gave birth to a daughter, his family abused me and Xiaoqian. I resolutely divorced him and came to the county town alone with my daughter." Xu Yanyun didn't know why she was saying these things in front of this young-looking deputy county head, but once the words left her mouth, she seemed unable to stop. "Don't be fooled by my seemingly glamorous life. I've been raising my daughter alone for several years now."

Tang Ziliang sighed. "That's because your man is blind to your worth. For you, it might be a blessing in disguise. Spending your life with a narrow-minded, short-sighted man like that would be a tragedy. It's better to break it off sooner!"

Xu Yanyun glanced at Tang Ziliang with some gratitude. She was surprised that such words came from such a young and handsome deputy county head.

She also realized that the alcohol was only now taking effect, making her somewhat out of control, but Tang Ziliang's comforting words gave her a real urge to throw herself into the deputy county head's arms and cry her heart out.

Tang Ziliang also sensed the subtle tension between them, an intimacy tinged with ambiguity that made him feel uneasy. After all, this young woman had almost become his mother-in-law in his past life.

Unable to contain his longing to see Xiaoqian, Tang Ziliang urgently said, "Sister Yanyun, don't be sad. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can come to me... Where is your daughter? Where is she? I want to see her." Tang Ziliang had completely immersed himself in his current role, and calling her "Sister Yanyun" felt natural. However, no matter what, he still held a special place in his heart for Xu Xiaoqian, the woman who had once completely occupied his heart.

Xu Yanyun, thinking that County Chief Tang wanted to help her and her daughter, was overjoyed and said, "Xiaoqian is in my dormitory."

Tang Ziliang stood up and said eagerly, "Come on, take me to see her quickly."

Chapter 45: The Wife-Raising Plan .

Under Xu Yanyun's guidance, Tang Ziliang rode his motorcycle, carrying Xu Yanyun, to the teachers' dormitory building of the Third Middle School. Not far away, Liangzi parked the car at the entrance of a building. Xu Yanyun got out of the car and led Tang Ziliang into the building.

A dozen or so simple and dilapidated coal stoves were crammed into the building, and the fumes were very pungent. The people here didn't care much about hygiene. Leftover food was simply dumped into the garbage dump downstairs, making the place stink.

Xu Yanyun unlocked a single dormitory room with her key. Seeing the dirty room, Tang Ziliang felt a pang of sadness and asked, "Sister Yanyun, isn't Qian'er in kindergarten?"

Xu Yanyun replied, "No." Besides the cost of daycare, Xu Yanyun didn't have time to pick up Qian'er; she taught first-year high school Chinese and didn't get out of school until very late.

Perhaps hearing Xu Yanyun's voice, a small figure jumped out as soon as the door opened. The little girl immediately rushed into Xu Yanyun's arms. She was a pretty little girl with many small braids in her hair, wearing a pretty white sweater, knitted red shorts, and red leather shoes, like a beautiful porcelain doll, clean and extremely endearing.

Upon seeing this exquisitely beautiful little girl, Tang Ziliang's mind went blank; for a moment, he felt as if his soul had left his body.

"Hello, Uncle Liangzi," Qian'er greeted Tang Ziliang obediently with a bow at Xu Yanyun's instruction.

Tang Ziliang was also brought back to his senses by the word "Uncle," and smiled, "Qian'er is so sensible." As he said this, his nose tingled and his heart ached, and he gently turned his head away.

*Qian, you should actually call me Brother Daming.* *Sigh, I never thought that in this life, I would become your uncle.

* "How old is Qian'er?" Tang Ziliang looked at the exquisitely beautiful little girl in front of him and asked with a smile, but his heart ached. *You, in your past life, carried my child and almost became my wife…* *But in this life, you will never remember me again. But don't worry, in your new life, I won't just be a fleeting passerby.

* Qian'er's dark eyes sparkled as she curiously looked at Tang Ziliang, and she said in a clear voice, "Almost five years old." She tugged at Xu Yanyun's sleeve and pleaded, "Mommy, I want to go to kindergarten. I don't want to stay at home alone, I'm scared."

Xu Yanyun hugged her daughter tightly with affection, but didn't know how to respond.

Tang Ziliang felt like crying. A four- or five-year-old child, at the age when she should be playing, yet Qian'er was locked in a small room by her mother every day, forced to make her own instant noodles when hungry.

After a while, Tang Ziliang composed himself and thought about how to take care of Qian'er. Should he let her and her mother continue living there? A widow and her child, alone, might be bullied. Besides, could Xu Yanyun, in her current state, raise Qian'er well?

Qian'er never mentioned her mother again; perhaps Xu Yanyun went astray later. Although Qian'er and Liangzi were now strangers, and there was no possibility of them ever being together, it was still reasonable for Liangzi to take care of her and raise her to be successful.

Raise my wife to be successful? A wife-raising plan? Tang Ziliang gave another bitter smile; it was indeed a good idea.

But how could he help the mother and daughter? Buying them a house in Dongyang was just a drop in the ocean for Liangzi, but while he dared to offer it, Xu Yanyun wouldn't dare accept it. She might think Liangzi wanted to keep her as a mistress.

These days, the profession of mistress was just emerging, not as prevalent as it would be a decade or two later. Even if it were, it was a very small number of women doing it secretly.

At his wit's end, Tang Ziliang reached into his pocket, pulled out his wallet, and stuffed all the large bills into Xu Yanyun's hand. "Sister Yanyun, I really like Qian'er. Take this money and buy her something nice to eat. In a few days, I'll arrange for Qian'er to attend the best kindergarten. Don't worry about the fees, I'll cover them… If you're busy with work, I can help you pick up and drop off Qian'er. Is that alright?" Liangzi spoke to Xu Yanyun in the same tone a son-in-law would to his mother-in-law. Xu Yanyun was somewhat flattered.

"How could I accept this, County Chief Tang? You're such a busy man." Xu Yanyun couldn't understand why Liangzi was being so nice to Qian'er. Was he up to something? Was he just being nice to Qian'er on the surface, but actually trying to get this young mother into bed?

Tang Ziliang thought to himself that this girl wasn't stupid; she was quite wary.

However, he was genuinely good to Qian'er, so in front of Xu Yanyun, he called Principal Guo of the Genius Kindergarten.

"Principal Guo, it's like this, my goddaughter wants to attend your kindergarten. Do you have time tomorrow? I'll bring them over." Tang Ziliang felt a little guilty saying this. He had taken Xu Yanyun's daughter as his goddaughter without asking Xu Yanyun, the mother, for permission...

But for some reason, Tang Ziliang didn't feel guilty about making such a rash request. He just wanted to help Xu Yanyun and her daughter, Xu Xiaoqian, and didn't have any other thoughts for the time being.

Xu Yanyun suddenly realized that County Chief Tang had such intentions. Seeing her and her daughter's pitiful state, he felt compassion. Arranging a kindergarten and sponsoring tuition fees was probably to buy a good reputation; aren't all leaders concerned with this these days? A while ago, there was this Hope Project, and we often saw leaders donating to it on TV.

Xu Yanyun, quick-witted, started thinking that if the TV crew interviewed her, she would definitely sing County Chief Tang's praises and cooperate fully with him.

Unexpectedly, Tang Ziliang actually pulled an expensive pen from his pocket and put it in Qian'er's hand. Children's impressions of people are simple, probably based on appearance. Qian'er quite liked this handsome Uncle Liangzi. When Liangzi asked her if she wanted to be his goddaughter, Qian'er, who had never had a father, was overjoyed and called Tang Ziliang "godfather" several times.

“Sister Yanyun, I really like Qian’er. Please let her be my goddaughter. After all, my title as deputy county head still has some use.” Liangzi hugged Qian’er and kissed her little face a few times. “Qian’er, tomorrow your godfather will take you to kindergarten, okay?” Even

a young child has a sixth sense; she knows who is genuinely kind and who is just pretending. Qian’er liked Uncle Liangzi terribly the moment she saw him, and kissed him back, saying sweetly, “Okay, thank you, godfather! I love going to kindergarten! I have a dad now!”

Hearing Tang Ziliang’s words, Xu Yanyun knew she finally had a powerful backer. Liangzi and Qian’er seemed to get along really well, and Xu Yanyun was quite pleased.

This was a blessing she couldn’t have obtained even by burning incense; perhaps Qian’er would please Mayor Tang, and she and her younger sister would benefit from the little girl’s good fortune.

Then Liangzi helped Xu Yanyun clean the house and personally made pancakes and noodles for Qian'er. Tang Ziliang saw Qian'er burying her head and eating the noodles with gusto, as if they were some kind of delicacy. He couldn't help but sigh, thinking that Qian'er must have had a hard time these past few years.

Actually, Liangzi was a time traveler and was just making a fuss over nothing. Back then, even a bowl of two ounces of hot dry noodles costing four cents was considered a delicacy by children in small towns, let alone the popular Master Kong instant noodles, especially since they had eggs and ham in them.

"This child! She has no manners at all!" Seeing Tang Ziliang staring blankly at Qian'er, Xu Yanyun thought Qian'er's eating manners were unseemly and that Tang Ziliang was making a fool of himself. She tapped Qian'er's bowl with her chopsticks, but Qian'er ignored Xu Yanyun and continued to slurp down the noodles.

Tang Ziliang smiled and quickly brought out a plate of thinly sliced sausages, placing it in front of Qian'er. He said with a smile, "Eat more."

Xu Yanyun felt that County Chief Tang really doted on her daughter, Qian'er. The sausages weighed over half a pound, worth at least three to five yuan. Although Liangzi had paid for all the food, Xu Yanyun still felt a little heartache.

Qian'er, who was tilting her head and pouting, was sulking at her mother. Seeing Liangzi bring over a large plate of sausages, she immediately beamed with joy, her face breaking into a lovely smile. She looked up at Liangzi and said crisply, "Thank you, godfather."

Through these small details, Xu Yanyun realized that Liangzi's love for Qian'er was genuine. The young mother in the red dress smiled, thinking: County Chief Tang really likes Qian'er, so I'm relieved. Maybe I was just overthinking it.

Back in Tang Ziliang's new clothes after being expelled, he felt even more relaxed. Thinking about how he had reunited with Qian'er today, he was both happy and a little melancholy. He was about to go see his good buddies when he unexpectedly ran into Wei Da as soon as he stepped out the door.

"Hey, Dazi, you look really handsome today!" Wei Da, dressed in a brand-new jacket, jeans, and leather shoes, his lean face particularly well-defined. "What, planning to go to the dance hall to pick up some young ladies?"

"Hey, Liangzi, you seem to be in a good mood today?" Wei Da could tell from Tang Ziliang's expression that he was feeling quite horny.

"Yeah, enough chit-chat, let's go to the dance hall. I really want to find a pretty girl to dance with today," Tang Ziliang said with a grin.

The dance hall was still bustling with noise. As soon as Tang Ziliang stepped inside, he realized that his current identity was no longer suitable for such a place. Although most ordinary people didn't recognize him, many local bullies from Dongyang knew who Liangzi was, and whispers among themselves were constant.

"Looks like I probably can't come here anymore," Tang Ziliang said regretfully as he walked towards a corner, but the gazes of those local bullies still drifted over to him intentionally or unintentionally.

"Who says otherwise? You, Deputy County Chief Tang, are young and promising; your reputation is well-known even in this small place like Dongyang," Wei Da said smugly. "Even we buddies benefit from your success."

"Sigh, so how am I supposed to pick up girls here in the future?" Tang Ziliang asked casually.

"Pick up girls? Liangzi, you plan to pick up girls here? If you want to pick up any girl, just let the news out, and I dare say your godfather's doorstep will be kicked down. I'm just afraid your godparents won't be happy. Hehehe, did you sleep with Su Qin?" Wei Da chuckled.

"Don't describe me as a lecherous pervert. I haven't even touched Su Qin's hand yet," Tang Ziliang said with a laugh, making up a story.

"So, how's your relationship with Su Qin going? How far has it progressed?" Wei Da was very concerned about this matter. "Why didn't I see you and Su Qin out together during the Spring Festival?"

"Don't mention it, I don't know either. What's our relationship like now?" Tang Ziliang evaded the question. His relationship with Su Qin was lukewarm at the moment. If they calmed down, it might have unexpected results.

"Su Qin is here. She's all alone." Wei Da had sharp eyes. He waved to Su Qin as he spoke.

Su Qin also noticed the two of them and walked over.

"Liangzi, come on, let's dance." Su Qin, who smelled a little of alcohol, grabbed Liangzi's hand without saying a word. Led by Su Qin, Liangzi started dancing along with her steps.

Chapter 046 First Kiss

The two of them hadn't danced together so intimately in a long time. Since that time at the library, they hadn't been in contact much. Tang Ziliang didn't deliberately look for Su Qin. Although Su Qin was a very beautiful woman, she was, after all, a woman that his dead brother had been with in his previous life. Tang Ziliang had slept with quite a few women already, so there was no need for him to rush to inherit his deceased brother's fortune.

Su Qin, on the other hand, seemed to be intentionally maintaining her composure.

However, seeing that Su Qin was even more alluring and her behavior somewhat unrestrained after becoming slightly drunk, Tang Ziliang began to act boldly, reaching out to rub her plump, round buttocks.

Little did he know that Su Qin, already slightly intoxicated, was startled by Tang Ziliang's lewd behavior. This made Su Qin feel a sense of tension and unease.

Tang Ziliang could also smell the faint scent of alcohol on Su Qin's breath in his nostrils; this woman's unrestrained behavior after a little intoxication was truly alluring.

So Tang Ziliang's right hand, which was on Su Qin's back, also began to rub her back forcefully. He touched her, from top to bottom, then from bottom to top, especially lingering on the bra straps of Su Qin's dress. He would occasionally twist the straps through her skirt and then let them fall, making a crisp sound, like he was teasing a respectable woman. This made Su Qin both ashamed and angry.

His feet slid into the center of the dance floor, which had become a paradise for lovers. More than ten couples in love were embracing and swaying gently. Tang Ziliang could even see some men's hands slipping inside the women's clothes, gently rubbing and kneading... but all these intimate actions were very subtle.

Su Qin couldn't accept this ambiguous atmosphere and wanted to leave the dance floor, but Tang Ziliang's strong hands held her waist and hips.

The ambiguous atmosphere around them, like an aphrodisiac, quietly seeped into Su Qin's mind. Tang Ziliang's hateful right hand continued to grope her, making Su Qin's skin involuntarily burn.

Their bodies drew closer, and in the dim, ambiguous light, no one paid attention to these subtle, intimate gestures. Everyone's attention was focused on their lovers. The music was long and slow, possessing a magical power to arouse lovers.

Unconsciously, Su Qin rested her head on Tang Ziliang's shoulder. Perhaps the soft, soothing music relaxed her, making her mind sluggish. Her hands, without her noticing, were hooked around Tang Ziliang's neck, while his hands were already on her waist and buttocks.

A slow, swaying dance was undoubtedly a favorite among lovers. Couples embracing could use the soothing music to increase physical intimacy through swaying movements, and whispered sweet nothings further fueled their desires.

Su Qin had buried her face in Liangzi's chest, and Tang Ziliang could clearly feel the soft mounds of her breasts touching his slightly warm chest, sending waves of pleasure through him. If they weren't in a public place, Tang Ziliang would have loved to pin Su Qin against the wall and take her right there and then.

As the music ended, the men and women dispersed from the dance floor. Su Qin couldn't help but touch her burning cheeks. What had gotten into her? How could she have used such a shameful position to hook her arms around Liangzi's neck? She wondered if he would think she was a promiscuous woman.

"Su Qin, shall we go for a walk?" Although he was asking Su Qin, Tang Ziliang didn't give her a chance to refuse, pulling her straight outside.

Su Qin struggled slightly, but ultimately yielded to Tang Ziliang.

As soon as they stepped out of the dance hall, the cool night breeze cleared Tang Ziliang's head, and the lust that had been building up inside seemed to vanish instantly.

Noticing that Su Qin didn't resist, Tang Ziliang remained silent, putting his arm around Su Qin's supple waist and leading her down a secluded path. Startled, Su Qin struggled slightly but couldn't break free.

Looking around nervously, she saw no one and the dark, silent environment made her a little scared. She could only let Tang Ziliang hold her slender waist and walk forward.

The refreshing breeze made her feel good, but it also made Tang Ziliang's previously suppressed lust rise again. Su Qin's tacit approval emboldened Tang Ziliang.

"Why haven't you contacted me for so long?"

"You know the answer yourself." Su Qin pursed her lips.

"Oh, I really don't understand." Tang Ziliang's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that she's been waiting for me to seduce her?

"Hmph, you're the deputy county head now, and He Yue is by your side. Why would I go to you?" A flash of jealousy crossed Su Qin's beautiful eyes.

Su Qin would be jealous of He Yue? Tang Ziliang was very perceptive and caught Su Qin's mindset. Sure enough, women are all jealous.

"He Yue is my sister. Why are you jealous of her? We don't have that kind of relationship." Tang Ziliang laughed. Not now, but we definitely will soon.

"Hmph, you're just saying that!"

"Why do you say that? Isn't she your good friend too?" Tang Ziliang seemed quite nonchalant. "Just because I'm the deputy county head doesn't mean I can't have a girlfriend."

Su Qin turned her head to the side, the fine down on her neck fluttering in the wind. Dim lights were lit in the distance from the wall.

Tang Ziliang gently pulled Su Qin's stiff body back into his arms. With one hand, he lifted Su Qin's rounded chin and gazed into her clear eyes. "You're quite jealous, aren't you?"

Unable to withstand Tang Ziliang's earnest gaze, Su Qin closed her eyes, a clear indication that Liangzi was inviting her to kiss.

Prying open Su Qin's teeth, Tang Ziliang elegantly savored her tongue. The early spring chill made Su Qin instinctively shrink into Tang Ziliang's broad embrace. Tang Ziliang wore only a thin shirt underneath, his jacket zipped open.

This most beautiful girl in Dongyang High School's history nestled in Liangzi's arms, her complex emotions making her seemingly unable to control her body, unsure how to respond to Liangzi's kiss.

The girl's rapid breathing and flushed face gradually aroused Tang Ziliang's desire, his hands instinctively reaching behind him.

Su Qin sensed Tang Ziliang's intentions and shifted uncomfortably, but how could she escape Tang Ziliang's experienced hands? The back clasp of her bra had already been unhooked, the tightly taut bra suddenly slipping off.

What followed was a natural progression. No matter how Su Qin struggled and dodged, Tang Ziliang's hands remained firmly gripping Su Qin's ample breasts.

Tang Ziliang liked beautiful women, especially beautiful breasts. He never hid this preference; in his view, a man who didn't like a woman's body was definitely abnormal.

Su Qin's breasts were beautifully shaped and full. Although their size wasn't as large as mature women like Li Xiuzhi and Zhang Lan, and certainly couldn't compare to Xu Chunyan's ample bosom, they were round, perky, and delicate, with faint red nipples. The smooth, firm skin was like white porcelain, and once he touched them, the playboy couldn't bear to let go.

Two soft "plop" sounds startled the two from their passionate kiss. Tang Ziliang pulled Su Qin down to his knees and carefully observed the surroundings for any movement.

This path was rarely used. Beyond the wall lay the cement factory area, and the warehouse, filled with many old, discarded machines, was not far away. Tang Ziliang was suspicious. Could it be a thief? Perhaps targeting those old, abandoned machines?

"You stay here and don't move. I'll go check it out," Tang Ziliang said, his words daring and skilled, before crouching low and heading forward.

"Liangzi, don't go! I'm scared!" Su Qin's voice was trembling with fear. In the darkness, Tang Ziliang was going to get beaten up by thugs, and what if she was discovered?

Tang Ziliang realized his actions were inappropriate. If he left Su Qin alone and something happened, he feared he would feel guilty for the rest of his life.

Liangzi sighed regretfully. The situation was clear: someone was eyeing the cement in the cement factory warehouse. It seemed the factory's security was lax, or perhaps someone inside was colluding with thieves, stealing from the factory.

As Su Qin walked back, she straightened her clothes. This time, even her first kiss had been stolen by Tang Ziliang, leaving her feeling less ashamed and more sweet. However, even she wasn't sure if her relationship with Tang Ziliang could develop further.

Ordinary friends? Obviously not. Boyfriend and girlfriend? It didn't seem to have progressed to that point yet; it was that ambiguous relationship between ordinary friends and lovers.

Su Qin was worried. Liangzi was young and already successful in his official career; she couldn't hold onto this man's heart tightly, and she was afraid that Tang Ziliang would abandon her after taking her virginity so easily.

The ball had long since ended, but Wei Da was still loitering at the ballroom entrance, waiting for Tang Ziliang. Seeing the two approach, Wei Da's face showed an abnormal smile, making Su Qin both ashamed and angry. She greeted him and hurriedly left.

"Did you succeed, Liangzi?" After Su Qin left, Wei Da's expression became even more lewd.

"Go ahead and guess," Tang Ziliang said with a laugh.

"Hehe, alright, Liangzi, judging from your smug look, I knew you'd won over Qin Meiren. I was worried you'd foolishly give Su Qin away to someone else, but now I'm finally relieved." A hint of regret, imperceptible to others, flashed in Wei Da's eyes.

Clearly, he also had feelings for Su Qin.

"By the way, Dazi, when I came over just now, I saw a thief sneak into the cement factory," Tang Ziliang casually reminded Wei Da.

"Damn it, who's so blind as to infiltrate my territory! I'm going to check it out right now!" Wei Da seemed like a different person when the cement factory was mentioned. "

The thief is probably long gone by now. Let's check the losses tomorrow morning and then report it to the police," Tang Ziliang shook his head and pulled Wei Da back.

"Damn it, just thinking about that thief makes me angry. We work ourselves to the bone every day, and we only earn a pittance? Why should we let that little thief get away with it?" Wei Da cursed.

“Da Zi, there’s no need to get angry over such a small matter. The cement plant is on the right track now, and there are many other opportunities to make money outside. Why be stuck in this small cement plant?” Tang Ziliang said thoughtfully. “I suggest you go out and travel, go to the coast, and broaden your horizons.”

“You mean you want me to invest in other projects?” Wei Da hesitated again. After all, he was considered a successful businessman in Dongyang, and there was no need for him to work as hard as before.

"Hmph, you've earned over 60,000 yuan in the past six months, which is equivalent to more than ten years' wages as a worker in the cement factory. Don't you want to earn even more money?" Tang Ziliang encouraged. "With the deepening of reforms, various regions are adjusting their industrial structures. What can't you do to make money? Are you just willing to stay in the cement factory and be a nouveau riche?"

"Hmm, that's true. I need to think about it and make a plan. I trust your ideas." Wei Da was somewhat tempted. "But Liangzi, investing in big cities is fine too, but how should we do it? How big should the scale be? You have to give me some advice... In short, I'm the muscle, and you're the brain."

Tang Ziliang nodded approvingly. He had always regarded Wei Da as his agent in the business world, and Liangzi's ability to revitalize the cement factory and thrive in the stock market made Wei Da completely trust him.

Chapter 47 Trying to Snag a Good Man

"Knock, knock, knock," came a knock on the office door. Liangzi called out, "Come in!" Director Jiao from the County Finance Bureau walked in. Tang Ziliang smiled and invited him to sit on the sofa. Looking at Director Jiao's round, bulging belly, Tang Ziliang couldn't help but laugh. He thought to himself, "This old Jiao truly lives up to his reputation as Dongyang's God of Wealth. With such a big belly, he must be making a lot of money. I wonder how much he's skimmed off the top.

" Director Jiao spoke quickly and directly: "Vice County Head Tang, I'd like to report to you on the issue of the Third Middle School's educational funding allocation." Although Tang Ziliang personally approved the Third Middle School's educational funding, the annual allocation was limited, and each school was fiercely competing for it. Director Jiao naturally wanted to pass on this potentially offensive matter to the ever-showy Vice County Head Tang.

Tang Ziliang smiled and pointed to the hot tea his secretary, Xiao Feng, had just brought, saying, "Sit down and have some tea first, then we can talk slowly."

It was rare for Deputy County Head Tang to invite him for tea, and Director Jiao wasn't sure what he was up to. He picked up his teacup, took a casual sip, then was slightly surprised, and sipped it carefully a few more times.

"The tea is very high-grade. Deputy County Head Tang, where did you buy it? To be honest, although I don't like tea, my father does, and over time I've learned a bit about it."

The tea was Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao, currently from 1992, costing several hundred yuan per tael. In a decade or so, one tael would cost tens of thousands. This shows its rarity.

Recently, He Qiang had sent Tang Ziliang several hundred thousand yuan; they had recently made over 500,000 yuan in the stock market.

Tang Ziliang wasn't afraid of being called corrupt; he would still enjoy life. He couldn't deliberately suffer just to appear honest, could he?

Tang Ziliang smiled and said, "I asked a friend to buy this in Fuzhou. It's not easy to buy here. I'll give you a pack later so the old man can try it."

Director Jiao was a cautious man, so he couldn't help but ask, "Deputy County Chief Tang, how much does this tea cost per 50 grams?"

Tang Ziliang didn't hide anything: "The market price is about three or four hundred yuan."

Director Jiao was stunned, looking at Tang Ziliang with suspicion. Seeing Tang Ziliang's composed expression, he guessed that Tang Ziliang's family was probably wealthy; otherwise, he wouldn't have spoken so frankly. His mind raced. There was a lot of talk about Tang Ziliang's background; some said he had powerful connections, others said he was just lucky, having written excellent articles and caught the eye of a bigwig, thus rising through the ranks. Regardless, this Deputy Township Head Tang was undeniably shrewd.

Director Jiao, a cadre in his forties, also wanted advancement. If Tang Ziliang truly had connections, Director Jiao would definitely not miss the opportunity to curry favor with Deputy County Head Tang. However, he wasn't sure about Tang Ziliang's connections. If Tang Ziliang didn't have connections, then associating with a junior official like himself would be of no benefit.

Seeing that Tang Ziliang was drinking tea costing several hundred yuan per ounce, Director Jiao's mind started racing. This meant that Deputy County Head Tang didn't live off a fixed salary; regardless of whether he had connections, he was definitely well-off.

Thinking this, Director Jiao lowered his stance and put on a smile: "It's too expensive, I can't afford it. I won't accept the tea; please just sign it, Deputy County Head Tang."

When they came out of the meeting, it was already past six in the afternoon. There were only a few people left in the office, except for a few figures moving around in the duty room, and only a few cars remained in the yard.

Tang Ziliang skillfully steered the wheel. Just as he was about to exit the office, he saw a bright red figure waving at him. "Liangzi, don't you remember me?"

It was Huang Lin, his late brother's high school classmate, who had once written him love letters.

Huang Lin happily jumped into the car, rubbing her hands together. The March weather was still a bit chilly, especially when the weather wasn't great.

Huang Lin's cheeks were flushed red in the cold wind, making her look incredibly cute. Combined with her bright, sparkling eyes, she almost resembled a doll in a shop window.

"Huang Lin, which government office are you working at now?" Tang Ziliang teased Huang Lin as he drove.

"Yeah, I heard you graduated from Huazhong Agricultural University and are now a deputy township head? Probably the best-performing member of our Dongyang High School 1987 graduating class. I've caught you today, I'm going to give you a good talking-to! Let's go to the Spicy Sichuan Restaurant." Huang Lin tilted her head and smiled mischievously.

"Spicy Sichuan Restaurant? Where is it?" Having been away for over half a year, Tang Ziliang hadn't been working in the Dongyang County government for long and didn't know some places. "We're from the countryside, we can't find such upscale places." Seeing that Huang Lin didn't know he was now a deputy county head, Tang Ziliang didn't boast.

"It's newly opened, I heard it's very popular. Maybe we shouldn't go, I heard it's quite expensive." Hearing Tang Ziliang say this, Huang Lin felt a little embarrassed.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Tang Ziliang learned that Huang Lin was currently a contract worker at the Finance Bureau—in other words, a temporary worker without a permanent position. Her monthly income was only slightly higher than that of an ordinary worker.

"Tch, I was just kidding

. Come on, let's go, I'll treat you to dinner." Tang Ziliang ignored Huang Lin. "You lead the way!" As he drove the county government vehicle into the parking lot, Tang Ziliang realized that this Sichuan restaurant was quite something; it was rare to see a restaurant with such good business.

The parking lot was full of cars, including what were then considered high-end Santanas and Audi 100s, many of which would later become antiques and were rarely seen.

There were also one or two Nissan Toyota sedans with Guangdong or Shanghai license plates, clearly smuggled cars from coastal areas.

Seeing Tang Ziliang's gaze lingering on the two smuggled cars, Huang Lin assumed he envied them and laughed, "Liangzi, don't be envious. It's already quite good for a deputy township head like you to have a car."

Tang Ziliang laughed heartily and said nothing more. As soon as they entered the hall, a hostess greeted them. Seeing that only Tang Ziliang and Huang Lin were dining, she led them to a couple's table.

Huang Lin took off her coat, revealing a light yellow thin wool sweater underneath. Her loose, curly hair cascaded casually over her shoulders. The tight-fitting sweater accentuated her full breasts, creating a devilishly defined bust line. Tang Ziliang's throat tightened slightly

at the sight. "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen anything like this before? Aren't you afraid Su Qin will be jealous?" Huang Lin felt a little uncomfortable as Tang Ziliang's gaze lingered on her ample bosom, and she shifted her hips slightly.

“Su Qin?” Tang Ziliang’s lips curled into a faint smile. “There’s really nothing between us. Who told you we were dating?”

“Dating? What does that mean?” Huang Lin didn’t understand. Her chopsticks almost fell into the hot pot broth as she stared blankly at Tang Ziliang. These days, most Chinese people didn’t even know what “dating” meant. Liangzi had let it slip again.

“Well, it’s a Hong Kong dialect term. It means being in a relationship… I don’t want to talk about this anymore, Huang Lin. Please don’t drag me into this with Su Qin, okay? Let’s eat.” Tang Ziliang waved his hand, stopping Huang Lin from continuing. “We’re having dinner today. Tell me how you’ve been these past few years? Is your work at the Finance Bureau going well?”

Huang Lin was taken aback for a moment before nodding. “It’s alright, I guess. It’s just so-so.” After saying that, Huang Lin fell silent.

The fragrant hot pot ingredients simmered in the broth, including beef tripe, duck pieces, tofu skin, duck tongue, and ham, which were the main meat dishes. Add a few servings of cabbage, bean sprouts, and glass noodles, and it would be enough for two people.

Tang Ziliang didn't particularly like the intensely spicy Sichuan cuisine, but at this time of year, girls loved hot pot. The two had barely started eating when two people emerged from the private room and immediately spotted them. "Deputy County Head Tang!"

Director Jiao from the Finance Bureau exclaimed, glancing at Huang Lin beside Tang Ziliang with surprise. "Oh, Huang Lin, you know Deputy County Head Tang?"

"Hehe, Lao Jiao, we went to the same middle school. She was in the same grade as me, but not in the same class. We got along well," Tang Ziliang grinned. "Huang Lin works under you too? I'll have to rely on you to look after her in the future."

"Haha, Huang Lin is a good woman," Director Jiao chuckled softly. Huang Lin then realized that Tang Ziliang was now a deputy county head. She opened her mouth in surprise, wanting to say something, but couldn't utter a word.

At this moment, Director Jiao and his friend approached, and Huang Lin temporarily shut up.

Tang Ziliang and Huang Lin quickly invited them to sit down and eat together. Seeing the woman beside Lao Jiao, who had the air of an official's wife, Liangzi smiled and asked, "Lao Jiao, is this your wife?"

After greeting Lao Jiao's wife, Tang Ziliang shook hands with Director Jiao. "Lao Jiao and your wife are having dinner together? That's perfect, this meal is on me."

"Yes, Deputy County Chief Tang, you didn't say so earlier. My wife and I have already finished eating." Director Jiao clinked glasses with Tang Ziliang, then glanced at Huang Lin, a knowing smile flashing in his eyes. "Huang Lin is the most beautiful girl in our Finance Bureau! County Chief Tang, you have a good eye, and you acted quickly too."

"Old Jiao, what are you talking about? Huang Lin is really my schoolmate. Her boyfriend is in the Criminal Investigation Team. Don't talk nonsense, or I might be in trouble." Tang Ziliang made up

a story on his mind. Huang Lin didn't say anything. "Hehe, then I won't bother you two anymore. You eat." Director Jiao casually snapped his fingers at the bar. "This table is on my tab. Don't charge them. County Chief Tang, Huang Lin, please order whatever you like."

"Old Jiao, how can I accept this?" Tang Ziliang quickly declined. The restaurant owner also knew Tang Ziliang's identity, so how could he really accept money from Deputy County Chief Tang?

"Deputy County Chief Tang, are you looking down on me, or on your sister-in-law? Your sister-in-law has nothing but this restaurant." It turned out that this restaurant was secretly opened by Director Jiao's wife in partnership with someone else.

Seeing that Lao Jiao and his wife were somewhat unhappy, Tang Ziliang could only smile and say, "Then thank you very much, Brother Jiao and Sister-in-law. Let's go somewhere else another day, it'll be my treat."

"Okay, it's settled then." Old Jiao was very happy; Tang Ziliang's address of "Brother Jiao" made him feel great. He patted Huang Lin on the shoulder, "Little Huang, the bureau leaders will consider your staffing quota." After saying that, Old Jiao and his wife waved goodbye and left.

On the stage of the Night Owl Bar, colorful lights spun, and amidst deafening music, a man in a floral shirt shouted with all his might, "You're like that fire! The blazing flames illuminated me~~"

This was Fei Xiang's "A Fire in Winter," which was during the golden age of Chinese rock, and Fei Xiang became famous throughout the country because of this song.

Huang Lin sat in a far corner on a yellow soft sofa, holding an orange-yellow drink, smiling as she watched the singer on stage shouting until his face was red and his neck was thick. Underneath her red trench coat, her delicate high-heeled black boots tapped rhythmically on the deep red floor to the music.

On the other side of the round tea table, Tang Ziliang popped open a can of cola and listlessly poured the reddish-black liquid into a wine glass.

Looking at the languid Liangzi, Huang Lin's head was spinning. It had been a week, and Huang Lin was still immersed in the joy of her new job.

That position was coveted by countless people in the Finance Bureau; many had offered gifts to Director Jiao, but he wouldn't necessarily accept them. Huang Lin hadn't planned to compete for that position, because as a high school graduate and a temporary worker, she felt she had no right to compete.

Unexpectedly, her high school classmate, Tang Ziliang, had become the deputy county head! Huang Lin knew that Liangzi was destined for greatness, but his becoming deputy county head at such a young age was truly astonishing.

Moreover, Liangzi had actually treated her to a meal, which Director Jiao happened to see. Liangzi casually remarked, and that was it—from a temporary worker to a full-fledged civil servant.

Happiness had come too quickly. Huang Lin looked at Liangzi and realized that she wasn't as pretty as Su Qin and didn't have enough assets to hook up with Tang Ziliang.

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