[Rural Areas] The Countryside is So Beautiful (Complete) - 34

Chapter 181
Zhao Zhipeng's head was exceptionally large, his face covered in lumps of fat, which shone oily even in this weather, clearly indicating he was a pampered man.

However, after learning about the power distribution of the Zhang and Zhao families in Luzhen, I dared not underestimate this seemingly dull-witted fellow. Although he must have powerful backers to become mayor, the Zhao family held considerable influence in the county, and his ability to seize the opportunity to become mayor was itself a skill. It's important to know that Zhao Zhipeng wasn't Old Master Zhao's biological son, but merely a member of a collateral branch of the Zhao family.

This sparked my renewed interest in the elusive Old Master Zhao, though I hadn't had a chance to visit him in the six months since his appointment.

"Mayor Zhao, what brings you here?" Seeing him standing at the door to greet me, I felt flattered. Everyone has this feeling; when your superior is waiting for you at the door, you naturally feel valued, which can easily foster loyalty. I remember Aunt Xing telling me back in the county town that the former county head had a unique meeting technique. He always carried a notebook, meticulously writing down any suggestions or opinions the other person might have. Whether he actually listened or fulfilled his promises is anyone's guess, but it gave the impression that the county head highly valued me, making me feel like I'd go through fire and water for him.

I hadn't expected Zhao Zhipeng to be so adept at officialdom. Seeing him pat me on the shoulder so generously, I was momentarily flustered and followed him into his office.

"Little Wang, you've been in our town for about six months now, haven't you?" Zhao Zhipeng casually pulled out a pack of Yunyan cigarettes, intending to offer it to me.

I quickly stood up to decline, saying, "Mayor Zhao, thank you, but I don't smoke. It'll be six months since I arrived in Luzhen in less than a month." I sat down again after seeing him nod.

"Don't be so polite. We work in the same government office, why are you being so formal with me? Sit down, relax, haha," he said, getting up to pour two cups of hot tea. He placed one in front of me, which I accepted respectfully, looking into Zhao Zhipeng's eyes.

There's a saying that goes, to see if someone is sincere, look into their eyes. Even if someone's face is well-disguised, their eyes will always inadvertently reveal some of their true thoughts.

But Zhao Zhipeng's gaze towards me was always kind and friendly, giving me a comfortable feeling. "Your hometown is Ruzhou City, right? What do your parents do for a living?"

"Yes, my parents both work in a state-owned factory," I quickly replied, putting down my teacup.

"Oh, where do you live? I spent some time in Ruzhou during my time on the Cultural Revolution, so I might know a thing or two about it."

"Oh, really?" My eyes lit up, and I replied, "I live on Mian'er Road, not far from Zhang Gong Temple."

"Zhang Gong Temple?!" Zhao Zhipeng clapped his hands and laughed, "Looks like we're really destined to meet! Haha, I visited Zhang Gong Temple back then. I remember there were two big cypress trees there, both six or seven hundred years old. It took several of us classmates and me to hug them, haha."

Zhang Gongze was a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) during the Baoyou era of the Tang Dynasty. He rose to the position of Prime Minister and was enfeoffed as Duke of Wen. His ancestral home was Ruzhou. When Chang'an was in danger, he rallied a righteous army in his hometown to resolutely resist the invasion of the barbarians. He was unfortunately captured and, while imprisoned, remained steadfast and died unyielding. Our Ruzhou built Zhang Gong Temple to commemorate this national hero, and its incense has burned continuously throughout the generations.

"I didn't expect Mayor Zhao to be so familiar with Ruzhou. Haha, I used to go to Zhang Gong Ancestral Hall a lot when I was a kid.

Back then, Uncle Liu, who guarded the ancestral hall, would often chase us away with his big guns..." We became closer after talking about things we shared. At the end, Zhao Zhipeng said with some regret, "It's a pity I left Ruzhou more than ten years ago. I'll never have the chance to go again. It's really a regret now."

"Mayor Zhao, if you have the chance in the future, haha, whenever you want to go, I'll definitely be your guide and take you around Ruzhou."

"That's a promise, haha!" He laughed so hard his eyes disappeared, and his fat face rippled. "By the way, Xiao Wang, you don't have a girlfriend yet, do you? Want to find one in Luzhen?" he asked again.

I didn't know when I'd become so popular, so I quickly declined, saying, "Mayor Zhao, thank you so much, but I already have a girlfriend."

"Oh, you do? Who is she? I was thinking of introducing you to my niece. She's a recent college graduate, very beautiful, the most beautiful girl in our Luzhen. She just came home a few days ago, and my older brother asked me to help her find a boyfriend." Zhao Zhipeng rambled on and on, pulling a photo from a drawer. The woman in the photo was very cute, about 1.6 meters tall, exactly my type—petite and delicate. She had long, smooth black hair with bangs like a little girl's, bright, deep eyes that sparkled, and two dimples on her cheeks that seemed to smile. Her shallow lips were alluring, and when she smiled, she revealed neat, white teeth. She wore a small sleeveless top and very short denim shorts, which outlined her slender and graceful figure. Her fair and rounded thighs were completely exposed, and her arms, which were almost as white as milk, reflected a dazzling light under the sunlight. Her curves were in all the right places; in short, she was a girl who could kill.

"Wow, so beautiful?" I glanced at her a few times, then reluctantly handed the photo back to him, saying regretfully, "Mayor Zhao, I'm so sorry, I have a girlfriend, Li Mei's younger sister, Li Jing." "Really? How come

you're dating her sister? She doesn't have an urban household registration. Are you planning to work in Luzhen for the rest of your life?" Zhao Zhipeng looked at me with disbelief and a strange expression.

I was used to this kind of look by now, so I nodded and said, "I haven't thought that far ahead. The difference between urban and rural household registration is changing. Besides, I really like Li Jing."

"Do your parents approve?" he asked casually.

"Oh, you haven't told my mom yet? I'm planning to take her home for the New Year so my parents can meet her."

"Is that so... so my niece still has a chance, haha." He laughed heartily again.

"Mayor Zhao..." I blushed and looked at him shyly.

"I know, I know, never mind, haha, but young people should have more choices, think things through. Some things in life can't be solved simply with passion." He patted my shoulder and said earnestly.

"I know," I nodded.

"By the way, you and Village Chief Jiang have been busy with the road repairs these past few days. I understand the general situation. Have there been any updates these past few days?" He finally got to the point about work.

"It's like this, Mayor Zhao. The county bank is very supportive of our town's work. They've decided to lend money for our town's infrastructure construction, but they'll need to send someone down to inspect it in a few days."

"Oh, you should pay close attention to this. They're our town's cash cows; we can't neglect them."

More than an hour had passed since we finished talking. As I left the office, Zhao Zhipeng got up to see me out. Just from this act of seeing things through, I felt that Zhao Zhipeng was much better at interpersonal relationships than Zhang Ke.

Turning the corner at the stairwell, I finally breathed a sigh of relief. This Zhao Zhipeng is truly remarkable. He exudes a unique charisma that makes you feel naturally close to him. During our hour-long conversation, he never let the conversation fall silent, always making timely jokes to keep the atmosphere relaxed throughout.

As I climbed the stairs, I pondered his actions, wondering what his eagerness to win me over meant. Was he trying to introduce me to a girlfriend? Ha! Of course, I didn't believe he was unaware that Li Jing was my girlfriend. In such a small town as Luzhen, any news spread like wildfire within three minutes, yet he acted as if he hadn't heard a thing. Something was

definitely amiss. I wondered what had made Zhao Zhipeng think so highly of me, even inviting me to his house for dinner.

"Why did it take so long? You can't work like this," my sister-in-law said, putting down the documents she was holding.

"Oh, I was stopped downstairs by Mayor Zhao. He

wanted to talk to me about something." "Mayor Zhao, what did he want?" Liu Qingqing asked bluntly.

"Oh, he wanted to introduce me to a girlfriend, but I refused, haha," I joked. "

Get lost! Do you think you're so attractive that the mayor would personally introduce you to a girlfriend?" She clearly didn't believe me.

"I don't know either. You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask…" I smiled and sat down.

Nothing much happened this morning. I was working on a few reports, and to avoid making mistakes, I calculated the data three times before finally letting out a sigh of relief. I stretched lazily and kicked the table hard. While I was away, the office had standardized desks and chairs, and mine was replaced with a closed, double-heavy one with several filing cabinets on the legs. This made it much more convenient to store things, and the table wasn't as cluttered. The only downside was that I couldn't stretch my legs, especially since I'm tall and big; stretching my legs would hit the wooden board in front of me, which was very awkward.

"What's wrong with you? You startled people! Look, you wrote that word wrong again!" My sister-in-law patted her chest and scolded angrily.

"That's right, this isn't your main room door or stove door. You need to be careful with public property; you'll have to pay for any damage," Liu Qingqing chimed in.

"I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong," I quickly begged for forgiveness seeing the two of them forming an alliance.

"Who cares about you? You guys keep busy. I need to go to the family planning office to double-check the health check forms for women of childbearing age from the past few months," my sister-in-law said, picking up the large book of documents and standing up from her seat.

"Okay," Liu Qingqing replied.

...

"Wang Hao," I had just written two lines when Liu Qingqing called out again, "Look, is there something wrong with my phone line? I couldn't make a call for ages."

"Oh, let me see," I said, walking over. Liu Qingqing was wearing a thick cotton skirt typical of spring and autumn, with flesh-colored stockings and boots.

The phone line socket was on the floor, so I had to crouch under the table to check. Perhaps because we had already had sex, she didn't seem to mind, just tilting her legs slightly to let me slip in.

Because of the angle at which she was squatting, Liu Qingqing's beautiful legs were very close. Her knees, pressed together, were slightly parted, and the white, tight-fitting cotton skirt left alluring marks on her long, shapely legs, which were clad in flesh-colored sheer stockings. Her thighs were incredibly smooth, without an ounce of excess fat, and looked so soft… My hands stopped abruptly; my gaze was fixed on her. The opening of the white skirt faced me directly; the short skirt barely covered her snow-white thighs and buttocks. Her ample hips stretched the skirt tightly, and her two jade-like legs, clad in flesh-colored stockings, were slightly parted. I saw her two plump thighs tightly encased in flesh-colored stockings, the elastic band digging into her flesh. She occasionally wiggled her hips slightly, her smooth, shapely thighs revealing delicate, silky skin. A pink pair of panties peeked out from beneath her fair, rounded thighs. I took a deep breath under the table; a faint, slightly sour scent mixed with a delicate fragrance filled my nostrils—truly invigorating. I knew it was the smell of leather and Liu Qingqing's natural scent.

Watching Liu Qingqing's stockinged thighs move crisscrossing beneath her skirt, I immediately felt my brain rush with blood, my blood flow roughly doubling. Just then, her rounded knees swayed naturally, opening even wider. I was utterly speechless at the sight before me. My lips went dry, and my head spun. My eyes were fixed on the base of her thighs, arousing endless fantasies. I could no longer suppress my impulse and decisively reached out a hand between her legs. Between Liu Qingqing's slender legs, my hands gently caressed her tender flesh through her smooth, thin stockings.

"Oh... Wang Hao, what are you doing..." Liu Qingqing seemed to be electrocuted, her shapely legs and the tips of her thighs tightly trapping my head between them.

Smelling the delicate fragrance emanating from her legs, I finally couldn't resist sticking out my tongue and gently licking the inside of her thigh. Liu Qingqing, usually ticklish, was soaked through her stockings by my licking, feeling as if she were floating on a cloud, her body light and airy, soft moans escaping her lips: "Mmm...ah...Wang Hao, don't be silly...come out quickly!" The intense, tingling stimulation coursed through every inch of her fair skin, penetrating her heart, flowing down her lower body, and reaching deep within.

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Her two thighs, smooth and long beneath the flesh-colored stockings, were brimming with boundless sensuality. I couldn't help but stroke them up and down through the stockings, feeling my burning hands caressing her full, jade-like legs, wantonly moving towards the sensitive inside. Liu Qingqing felt waves of heat coursing through her body, each gentle touch sending shivers down her spine. A tingling, almost unbearable pleasure emanated from the base of her thighs, causing her beautiful, slender legs to instinctively lift slightly, writhing restlessly with an unbearable thirst.

I inhaled the unique, elegant fragrance emanating from Liu Qingqing's thighs, feeling the shapely body, the warm, smooth skin, and the silky flesh-colored stockings beneath my fingers—all of this ignited a man's burning lust. Ignoring her resistance, my hands roamed freely along her alluring curves, my large hands tracing the delicate, smooth skin of her thighs, as soft and supple as silk. Through her thin panties, I invaded that hidden place, wantonly caressing and kneading…

Liu Qingqing was both ashamed and afraid, terrified someone would come upstairs. Knowing that people had been coming frequently lately, she quickly whispered, "Wang Hao, don't be silly… someone's coming soon, come out quickly…" Her delicate hands kept pushing my head, trying to pull me out from under the table.

I kept licking the smooth stockings with my tongue. Beneath the thin stockings, her slender, long legs were tender and soft, her pure, flawless skin warm, smooth, and radiant. I couldn't help but be captivated and grabbed her two delicate knees, forcibly spreading her legs apart. Liu Qingqing's body was immediately forced into a wide W shape, and her thick cotton skirt was pulled up to her waist, revealing an even more beautiful and alluring view beneath. My hands pressed against the base of her thighs, gently caressing them, wantonly enjoying that tempting softness. Liu Qingqing twisted her waist in resistance, her hands constantly reaching for her waist. I grabbed her delicate hands and used them to unbutton her clasp. I removed the last bit of covering from her thighs, revealing her beautiful, long, snow-white, smooth legs—truly beautiful and alluring in every way.

"No!" Liu Qingqing hurriedly broke free from my hand, letting her skirt fall down and trying to close her soft, jade-like legs to cover her exposed skin. Unable to escape my invasion of her inner thighs, her knees soon began to tremble, and she could barely keep them closed. I seized the opportunity to attack her exposed private parts with my fingers, forcing her to completely submit. Instinctively, she tried to close her legs to prevent the shameful fingers from ravaging her, but her beautiful, slender legs were already grasped and spread wide apart. Her exceptionally sensitive skin trembled under my licking and teasing, feeling an indescribable tingling sensation spread throughout her body. Under the intense stimulation, she gasped and moaned, her mind blank, while a familiar yet stimulating tingling and emptiness spread from the depths of her heart, flowing through her entire body and penetrating her mind…

"Clang…" A loud noise came from outside the house. Before we could react, footsteps had already entered.

"Sister-in-law... Sister-in-law..." Liu Qingqing was startled, her face turning pale instantly. She was about to stand up when she suddenly remembered that I was still under the table, so she quickly sat back down.

I had just heard my sister-in-law's footsteps. I hadn't expected her to return. I thought to myself, "My sense of awareness is so poor these days. When I'm caught up in lust, I don't pay attention to my surroundings.

" "I forgot about the household registration booklet, that's why I rushed back. I almost messed up something important. What's wrong? You look so pale. Is it your period...?" Li Mei, probably because of her panic, hadn't noticed much else. Otherwise, with her experience, she would have been able to guess.

"Oh, I'm fine, it's just that... period..." Liu Qingqing was extremely nervous, sitting there motionless, her body completely pressed against the table, obscuring her view.

"Then you should go home early... put some hot water on it. I saw Zhao Datou had already gone home when I went downstairs," my sister-in-law said without turning her head, groping on the filing cabinet by the wall.

"Oh, I know, I'll go home when I'm done..." As soon as she finished saying "I know," I, hiding under the table, stuck out my tongue and licked down her inner thigh, then slowly licked upwards. As my tongue traced across her taut thigh, her legs, encased in her skirt, trembled uncontrollably, and she let out a soft moan.

"What's wrong... is it serious?" Li Mei, standing beside the filing cabinet, heard her moan and turned to look at Liu Qingqing. Her fair cheeks were flushed a vibrant crimson with excitement, she was breathing heavily, her fair neck was turning a pale pink, and her eyes were glistening with tears.

"It's nothing," Liu Qingqing stammered, on the verge of collapse. She felt waves of tingling, itchy pleasure in her lower body, like electric shocks, and her body felt like it was about to give way completely. A sliver of clarity made her legs clamp tightly together, trying to lessen the impact of that hateful tongue's caresses. Her head drooped lower, her hands trembling slightly as they traced patterns on the documents.

Li Mei stood there, with several upright folders blocking her view. Thinking she was writing something, she turned her questioning gaze and casually asked, "Where did Wang Hao go... how come he's disappeared again in the blink of an eye... really..."

"He just went out..." Liu Qingqing quickly replied, her fair and delicate calves trembling slightly under my gentle caress. I could clearly feel the dampness emanating from her inner thighs as I stroked them (excerpt)...

"Oh... he certainly knows how to slack off," Li Mei picked up the household registration booklet again, said, "I'm leaving," and hurriedly walked out.

Hearing her sister-in-law leave, Liu Qingqing hurriedly closed her legs, curled up, and sat down sideways. Her delicate hands gripped the hem of her skirt tightly, her breath growing increasingly rapid from her mouth and nose. Her fair face turned crimson, and her high, full breasts, hidden beneath her clothes, began to heave violently. Her clear eyes welled up with tears, as if they were about to spill. She took a few steps back, pointed at my head, and said, "You filthy scoundrel, are you trying to kill me...you..."

I stood up without a word, reaching out to grab her soft, white hand. Liu Qingqing struggled but couldn't break free; instead, I pulled her into my arms. "What...what are you doing...you filthy scoundrel?" she asked softly, struggling between her efforts.

I brazenly slipped a tiger's paw inside her clothes, grasping and kneading her full, smooth breasts. I felt the soft, tender flesh being squeezed and deformed, like a lump of dough embedded in my hand—an indescribable pleasure.

Seeing she couldn't escape my grasp, Liu Qingqing had no choice but to submit… She would occasionally let out a moan, then forcefully suppress it. Whether it was shyness or overwhelming desire, her pretty face was as red as the sunset, her teeth lightly biting her lower lip. Her natural sensuality was full of a woman's unique allure.

As I was about to place her on the table, Liu Qingqing said shyly and helplessly in a low voice, "The door…the door is…closed…"

Seeing her flushed face, her expression a mixture of shame and fear, I knew that this beautiful, gentle, and submissive woman had finally given in. I quickly walked to the door, closed the doors and windows, and returned to the table. I saw Liu Qingqing still lying on her back, her pretty face flushed red with embarrassment, her star-like eyes tightly closed in shyness, like a concubine in ancient times awaiting the emperor's favor.

My hand skillfully lifted the hem of her blouse and slipped inside, touching a full, rounded area. My fingers expertly slid to her sensitive spots, my magic hand vigorously teasing Liu Qingqing's desire.

Her beautiful, pure face flushed crimson, filled with shyness, completely limp on the table. Her heart was filled with shyness and helplessness, only able to let me caress her snow-white, smooth body. She moaned weakly, her body beginning to writhe, her hands unsure of where to go, sometimes raising, sometimes lowering, gripping the edge of the table tightly when lowered. Her legs stretched out beneath me, sometimes kicking the filing cabinet, a picture of great distress.

I lifted her shirt slightly, and Liu Qingqing obediently stretched out her arms for me to take it off. Looking at her full, firm breasts, I sincerely praised, "Qingqing...you're getting more and more beautiful here?"

She gave a soft "hmm" with a mixture of shyness and delight, her slender hands scratching my head, guiding my tongue to her fullness. When my hand reached for the buttons on her skirt, she quickly raised her hips to make it easier for me. In no time, I had stripped her naked.

Seeing my burning eyes fixed on her two snow-white, full thighs, which were unabashedly exposed to my gaze, she said, "Wang Hao...don't look...it's so embarrassing..." trying to close her legs in embarrassment, but how could I let her have her way? I hadn't seen enough yet. Her tiny panties, barely big enough to cover her thighs, only fueled my desire even more than if she were completely naked. Her

already blushing face turned an even deeper shade of red under my gaze, a deep, vibrant red. Beneath her long eyelashes, her bright eyes shimmered with a captivating allure, a hint of unspoken desire lurking beneath the surface.

"So beautiful..." I suppressed my excitement, gently tugging at her panties. Liu Qingqing obediently bent her knees, allowing me to quickly pull her panties away from her thighs.

My tongue immediately and eagerly explored her silky, snow-white skin. I was completely intoxicated by the incredibly delicate, smooth texture, immersed in the subtle, exquisite fragrance emanating from her thighs.

"Ah... um..." Liu Qingqing trembled all over from the caresses. After my repeated teasing, I ignited her primal, lustful desire. She completely lost the ability to think, her last vestige of consciousness quickly drowned by the sea of desire my tongue stirred. Her moans grew louder: "Ah... Wang Hao... stop teasing me... I can't take it..."

Watching Liu Qingqing writhe in my arms, I indulged in playing with her body for a while, finally unable to restrain myself. I quickly unzipped my pants, then picked Liu Qingqing up, gently lifting her slender waist... She trembled and let out a soft moan, her strong thighs clamping tightly together, her hands hurriedly pushing against my chest: "Wang Hao, slower... it hurts..." Her pretty face was contorted with pain, her pearly teeth biting her lower lip tightly.

I knew she had little sexual experience, since I had taken Liu Qingqing's virginity, so I didn't rush to continue. Instead, I buried my face in her soft lips, kissing her soft lips while constantly kneading her swollen breasts. After this constant teasing, her body began to writhe again. Finally, she couldn't resist the itch from the bottom of her heart and gasped, "Hao... you can stop now..." (excerpt)

Liu Qingqing was now completely immersed in a feeling of infinite softness, yet also an intense desire. Her delicate body trembled and twisted incessantly, and she could only make moaning and panting sounds like "woo... woo..." Her petite body swayed back and forth as I thrust into her, causing her two small breasts to sway back and forth, like peaches on a branch, dancing joyfully in the air.

"Isn't the road construction now decided by Mayor Zhao? Why are you still asking Wang Hao..." At this moment, Liao Guozhong's voice came from the corridor. Luckily, I had learned from my sister-in-law's experience earlier, so I was more careful. Otherwise, things would have been terrible. I hurriedly covered Liu Qingqing's mouth.

"Just come when I tell you to. Why are you talking so much nonsense... If you don't want to come, go back first..." Another female voice was Xie Yuling's. My God, I could tell from their voices that they were almost at the turn of the stairs. The door was only slightly ajar, not locked. With just a slight push, everything inside would be revealed.

In a flash, I quickly whispered in Liu Qingqing's ear, "Someone's here..." and then quickly lifted her off the table.

"Someone?!" Liu Qingqing was still a little confused.

I looked at her naked body and knew that there was no way she could put on her clothes in such a short time. Even if she did, her messy hair and the lust on her face were impossible to hide. I quickly looked around. The filing cabinet was too small to hide anyone.

"Okay, okay, I'll go, alright? Honestly, how many times have you nagged me?" Liao Guozhong's voice sounded a bit aggrieved, but it was clear he listened to Xie Yuling.

"Are you the boss or am I the boss?" Xie Yuling's voice was already close to the door.

At this moment, the highly sensitive Liu Qingqing also heard the sound from outside the door and looked at me in a panic. She was wearing high-heeled leather shoes, and the sound of the heels hitting the cement floor was very crisp.

"You are...you are..." Liao Guozhong hurriedly said, then suddenly looked at the closed door and said, "No one's here..." Then he knocked on the door, making a banging sound.

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"Come in?!" I called out in a lazy tone. With

a "creak," the door was pushed open by Liao Guozhong.

"Oh, it's you two..." I yawned deeply, stretched, and sat down without moving. "You two are all family, so please be at ease. I was just dozing off and you woke me up." I moved the chair forward a few steps and continued doing chest expansion exercises.

"Hehe, Assistant Wang, you're in such high spirits, managing to sleep at this hour." Xie Yuling smiled and pulled up a chair, sitting down next to Liao Guozhong.

"I couldn't help it, I read for too long last night," I said, rubbing my cheek. "I'm twenty years old, but I have the body of a sixty-year-old. Staying up all night always makes me sleepy the next day."

"I do have some coffee. I'll bring it to Assistant Wang next time you come. It's great for relieving fatigue, but I don't know if you like it," Xie Yuling chimed in. "

Hehe, never mind, I can't stand Western stuff," I replied with a laugh.

After not seeing her for a while, Xie Yuling seemed even more radiant and fuller-figured, her face brimming with a captivating sexiness that no young girl could match. She wore a light pink suit with a moderately sized opening, revealing a white blouse with a floral collar underneath, the opening revealing a glimpse of her pink breasts. A delicate silver chain hung perfectly around her neck, adding a touch of allure. The skirt was a rare find here, a narrow skirt that clung tightly to her rounded hips, and her long legs were encased in black skinny jeans, topped with white high heels.

The entire outfit accentuated her figure, making her incredibly alluring… I finally understood why I had always been so infatuated with Xie Yuling. She was completely different from any woman I had ever met before—intellectual, refined, confident, and cheerful—qualities that my sister-in-law and her ilk lacked.

Different environments nurture different people, and Xie Yuling, at such a young age, had traveled far and wide doing business. She naturally had a knack for interpersonal relationships, knew how to dress herself, and knew how to enjoy life. This kind of woman is like a rare, exquisite piece of blue and white porcelain from a kiln—one in a million, hence her preciousness. Of course, she was also very expensive; ordinary people could only admire her from afar, never possess her. I really couldn't understand what Liao Guozhong had done to deserve Xie Yuling's favor. However, judging from their behavior, Liao Guozhong seemed more like a lackey.

"Hehe, Assistant Wang is just being genuine. I don't really like drinking; I just do it for show. By the way, where are Sister Li Mei and Liu Qingqing?" Xie Yuling changed the subject, asking her sister-in-law.

"Oh, they all went out. Why don't you come back this afternoon?" I replied casually.

"It's alright, I came to see you. I wonder if Assistant Wang is free right now?" Xie Yuling looked at me with a smile.

Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my thigh. Liu Qingqing had pinched me with her delicate hand under the table, clearly trying to make me refuse her. Before Liao Guozhong and the others came in, I had a sudden inspiration. I pushed Liu Qingqing into the space under her table and quickly put her clothes in the filing cabinet. Although the space under the table wasn't large, it was just enough for Liu Qingqing to kneel there. Because the table was too low, her head could only peek out halfway. At least Liao Guozhong and Xie Yuling were sitting opposite her, so they couldn't see the endless view beneath my table.

"Yes, just tell me what you need. I'll definitely help if I can." I rested my right hand on the table, while my left hand reached under it, grabbing Liu Qingqing's delicate hand and guiding it towards my lower body. Liu Qingqing struggled to let go, but I held on tightly. Because the space under the table was too small, even the slightest movement would cause a creaking sound against the wooden board, so she had no choice but to comply. With a serious expression, I asked, "Well, just now, Mayor Zhao specifically instructed me that you haven't forgotten your hometown after becoming wealthy, and that you've taken the lead in returning to help us achieve common prosperity. This spirit deserves praise, and he told me I must fulfill your request."

Liu Qingqing, who was listening to our conversation, shuddered when I touched her delicate hand. She turned to look at me, but found I couldn't see her. Her hand instinctively tried to stop me, but I stopped her, and she had no choice but to comply.

She never imagined I would be so bold, daring to remain lustful even in this situation. What was worse, she couldn't resist my request. The environment held an indescribable allure, arousing an irresistible urge to explore its depths. Perhaps sensing my persistence, Liu Qingqing trembled even more violently under the table, her legs pressed tightly together in embarrassment as she knelt on the ground, and her other hand unexpectedly reached out.

"Hehe, Assistant Wang, you're too kind. Actually, I should thank you. If it weren't for you personally running around the county, we don't know when the road repair project in Luzhen would have been completed. Guozhong and I have been saying we'd treat you to a nice meal sometime, but Assistant Wang is a very busy man. I don't know when we'll have the chance." Xie Yuling noticed my gaze lingering on her long, tight-fitting trousers. She smiled serenely, her eyebrows slightly raised, subtly shifting her legs a little, her bright red lips adding to her allure.

"Not at all," I quickly replied modestly, secretly admiring Xie Yuling's captivating charm in every movement. Her large eyes, framed by long eyelashes, always seemed veiled in a misty, alluring haze. I couldn't help but look down. Liu Qingqing, with a shy expression, looked up, her body still stiff, but her delicate hands were obediently playing with my fingers. Seeing my gaze shift from the table to her starry eyes, she shyly reached up to tidy her messy hair. Her sparkling eyes were reflected in mine, her face full of shy charm, and a satisfied smile appeared

on her lips. I couldn't help but put my finger to her lips and stroke her red lips. Liu Qingqing blushed and looked at my finger at first, then understood my meaning. She had no choice but to open her sexy lips and gently take it in, looking up at me with a complex expression of pain and pleasure, as if waiting for my next instruction.

Seeing her blushing, girlish charm, so different from her usual bold and outspoken self, I was utterly captivating. I couldn't resist slipping my fingers into her mouth. With each thrust, Liu Qingqing would slightly raise her chin, her nose already covered in beads of sweat, her flushed cheeks as beautiful as a flower. Her face flushed red and then paled, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid, a feeling of desire about to burst forth overwhelming her.

"Assistant Wang?!" Xie Yuling's voice just then snapped me out of my reverie. I realized I had been somewhat out of line. Afraid they would suspect something under the table, I pretended to pull open a drawer, took out a notebook, and spread it on the table.

"Just tell me what you need, I'll write it all down, hehe," I said, looking at the two of them, but I took a deep breath. Liu Qingqing was indeed a bewitching enchantress. Under her delicate hands, I felt an intense, pleasurable sensation, my whole body trembling, as if every cell in my body was melting. This level of ecstasy was something I had never experienced before. With each of her movements, my body involuntarily trembled several times, blood rushed to my brain, and all my muscles contracted rhythmically.

"Assistant Wang, are you feeling unwell?" Xie Yuling noticed my unusual expression and quickly asked.

"Oh, I'm sorry, it's probably because I didn't sleep well last night. Please continue, I'm listening carefully." I had just finished speaking when I suddenly heard a soft chuckle under the table, which was then suppressed. It was clearly Liu Qingqing laughing, but it seemed they hadn't heard it. I then realized what this woman was up to. No wonder she was being so bold; it turned out she was getting revenge for embarrassing my sister-in-law when she was there.

"Actually, it's nothing. It's just that we didn't have time to finish talking about what happened last time because you left in such a hurry. Guozhong... can you please stop playing games?" Xie Yuling said, glancing at Liao Guozhong, clearly wanting him to finish the conversation. However, Liao Guozhong hadn't said a word since he came in, just kept playing his mobile phone. Xie Yuling's eyebrows immediately furrowed.

"I know, it's like this..." Seeing that his wife was about to explode, Liao Guozhong quickly cleared his throat and said, "We've only done a preliminary investigation of the investment environment for this crafts factory project. We think the resources in the mountains around Luzhen are quite good, but we don't know the specific reserves of Mahuang stone and other craft stones, or whether there are any other rare stone types. A few days ago, we checked the local chronicle of Luzhen. It only has a mineral survey from the early 1980s. The report is very rough and lacks a lot of information. We speculate that there may be jade veins in Luzhen, so I'd like to have someone investigate again. What do you think, Assistant Wang?"

"That's great! Of course, it's wonderful!" I replied excitedly. "Luzhen is full of treasures, but we people from Luzhen have never paid attention to them. It's such a pity! If you hadn't reminded me, I really wouldn't have thought of these things. Just find some experts; I fully support that. I'll arrange the personnel for you. What other requests do you have? Just tell me!" Before

I could finish speaking, Liu Qingqing under the table became even more unrestrained. Her delicate hands seemed to be plucking the strings of a zither, creating a cacophony of sounds. I felt myself falling into an infinitely soft, yet unsettling sensation. The incredibly pleasurable feeling emanating from my lower body made me feel suspended in mid-air. A tingling itch, like a thousand ants gnawing at my heart, gripped me tightly. Of course, I dared not lose my composure in this situation and quickly covered her hands. But Liu Qingqing persisted, continuing to caress me, making my heart itch even more.

“Nothing else,” Xie Yuling continued, “Assistant Wang has worked in Luzhen for so long, he should know Luzhen quite well. I’ve heard a rumor that ‘Zhao and Zhang are half the sky of Luzhen, everyone who comes in has to pay their respects,’ I wonder if we’ll be able to build a factory there…” She hesitated, as if she wanted to say something more.

“Nonsense, absolutely nonsense.” I slammed my hand on the table. “Don’t worry, I’ll report this to Mayor Zhao right away. Tell me who spread the rumor, and I’ll arrest them immediately.” My words were righteous and indignant.

“No need for that, I just had this concern.” Xie Yuling hadn’t expected me to get so angry and quickly tried to calm me down.

"Don't worry, whoever hinders the development of Luzhen for a while, we'll hinder them for a lifetime." I declared passionately, secretly chuckling to myself. They really thought I was a clueless idiot. Knowing Zhao Zhipeng was the town mayor, they still brought this up. Zhao Zhipeng wouldn't be so short-sighted as to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs; he'd be too busy welcoming Xie Yuling's investment to allow his people to cause trouble. This Xie Yuling was clearly trying to use me to relay a message to Zhao Zhipeng.

When Liu Qingqing first heard me slam my hand on the table, she was clearly startled, but quickly recovered and pinched me hard with her delicate hand. I took a deep breath. This woman was defiant, taking advantage of my kindness. She was a wild horse, impossible to tame. I'd see how I dealt with her.

I moved forward a few more feet, spreading my legs wider, and at the same time, the hand that had been pinching her chin slid to the back of her head, pressing her head down onto my knees.

The strong, masculine scent filled her nostrils. Liu Qingqing knew exactly what I wanted her to do. She quickly turned her head, her teeth clenched as she tried to suppress her urges, her face flushed. Her long, flowing hair fell down, obscuring half her face, but not the pleading look on her face.

Ignoring her pleas, I thrust forward. She knew she couldn't resist me; the invasion into her mouth was incredibly uncomfortable. She quickly leaned back, trying to spit out the disgusting thing (excerpt)...

Entering a tight, warm place, the strange stimulation almost made me groan. How could I let her have her way? I stroked her hair, smiling as I looked at Xie Yuling and the others, pretending to listen attentively. Of course, my right hand supported my chin to hide my excitement. I bit my lower lip tightly, trying to calm my burning body and suppress the surging desire within me.

I was even a little impressed with myself. Only those who can endure what the world cannot endure can be considered true men. After taking a deep breath, my dazed gaze was well concealed, and a confident smile returned to my face, no longer swayed by the reaction below.

Liu Qingqing's slender hands fell limply to her sides, unconsciously and futilely pushing against my hands. The initial resistance and humiliation gradually weakened, and she began to involuntarily move her head, kneeling under the table to serve me.

Chapter 184
"Tsk tsk, you're really something... Are you really the pure and innocent Liu Qingqing from before?" Liao Guozhong and his wife walked out the door. I looked at Liu Qingqing kneeling beneath me, her face displaying a seductive expression, and a thought struck me. I took a small mirror from her drawer and placed it in front of Liu Qingqing, letting her see her reflection.

In the mirror, Liu Qingqing's long hair was disheveled and draped over her shoulders, some strands clinging to her pink cheeks with fragrant sweat. Her beautiful face, flushed with a rosy blush, exuded a lascivious aura. Her face, brimming with spring passion, wore a seductive smile that could drive one mad. Her almond-shaped eyes, watery and seemingly about to overflow, were brimming with moisture.

"You bastard... don't say anymore... wasn't it you just now... you bullied me..." Liu Qingqing's previously languid spirit seemed to be awakened, instantly becoming more alert. But then a blush crept up her delicate face. She immediately remembered her extremely wanton behavior just now, and was so ashamed that she could hardly speak.

"No way, could it be because of me... I thought you seemed to enjoy it just now... look..." Just as I was about to touch her lower body, Liu Qingqing had already stood up on her own, naked, and lay in my arms, sealing my lips with her full breasts.

I naturally wouldn't be polite about something so good being offered to me. A pair of firm, white breasts suddenly appeared before my eyes. I grasped her soft buttocks with my hands, pulled her upwards, and straightened my body. Liu Qingqing, as if she knew the way well, used her jade legs to clamp around my waist.

I picked her up and laid her flat on the table again. I bent one leg and pulled her still-clad, flesh-colored stockings over her. At this moment, Liu Qingqing's small, delicate feet were still wearing high-top boots. Her legs were spread wide apart, and her once innocent face now displayed a wanton expression, truly intoxicating to the senses. My other hand pressed against her full breasts, the protruding red nipples sliding in and out of my hand, a ticklish sensation. I grasped those tempting nipples with my fingers and lowered my head, using the tip of my tongue to lick and suck them incessantly.

After another series of soft moans and pleas for mercy, Liu Qingqing finally managed to speak: "You bastard, it's all your fault…you teased me like that just now…and now you're doing this…if you're so capable, don't touch me…" Although she said this, her hands, like a drowning person grasping a lifebuoy, kept scratching at my pants, finally finding their target, gripping it tightly and stroking it up and down repeatedly (excerpt).

Seeing that I didn't move, she blushed and twisted her body, pleading, "Bastard...don't torture me like this...it's so itchy...hurry up...people will be coming soon..." After my earlier caresses, Liu Qingqing's face was flushed, and her large, lustful eyes were watery and almost dripping with tears. Her seductive appearance aroused my desire even more.

"Hmph...you're already done...I haven't even started yet..." I rolled over and pressed myself against Liu Qingqing's voluptuous body, first kissing her passionately until she couldn't breathe, while my large hands kept kneading her full body. Liu Qingqing's body twisted and turned with my movements. Just as her expression gradually relaxed, I suddenly went crazy...

"Ah... Wang Hao... be gentle... ah..." The sudden thrust seemed to overwhelm Liu Qingqing. She let out a pleading moan from her cherry-like mouth, which was biting a lock of hair. But her body betrayed her heart. Her hands gripped my hair tightly, and her waist moved violently, welcoming my thrusts again and again. "Mmm...ah...ah..." Liu Qingqing clenched her teeth, trying not to let out any embarrassing moans, but my frenzy made her completely lose her composure. "Wang Hao...slow down...ah..." She quickly lost control, letting out a pleading sound from her cherry-like mouth, which was biting a lock of hair. Looking at Liu Qingqing beneath me, her eyes were languid, her face flushed, her breath coming in short gasps, her hair disheveled, her wantonness fully exposed, her movements wild and unrestrained, I became even more frenzied. Before long, I felt Liu Qingqing's body suddenly tense up, and at the same time, her hands and feet gripped my body tightly, completely stiffening beneath me. Finally, she let out a long, soft moan, then collapsed softly onto the table, panting with her mouth open. I stood up from Liu Qingqing, spread her full thighs, grabbed her boots with both hands, widening the distance between her thighs to the maximum, and then pushed forward. Her long, fleshy thighs were stretched to their maximum limit, the frenzy from before exposed to the air, and I stared at them wantonly. "Don't...don't do this...it's so embarrassing..." Liu Qingqing's face flushed red to her neck, and she weakly turned her head away to avoid seeing her lewd appearance. Suddenly, she felt a warm breath coming from her crotch, and needless to say, my face was once again close to the base of her thigh. Being stared at so close, her cheeks burned with shame, and her breathing became rapid again. I chuckled inwardly, but my tongue moved faster and faster at the base of her thigh, teasing her desire. Her body, which had just experienced an orgasm, was extremely sensitive. Before long, Liu Qingqing's eyes were red again, and the intense pleasure from her sensitive body overwhelmed her with a soft "hmm." A sense of emptiness spread through her soft, hot body with the orgasm, triggering an increasingly intense desire. With increasingly rapid and shallow breathing, she finally groaned uncontrollably. Her long, glossy eyelashes revealed a gradually hazy and alluring gaze.

"Oh... Wang Hao... you're so good..." With my renewed frenzy, Liu Qingqing's entire body was now completely supported by me. Her breasts swayed violently, creating alluring waves in the air. Her long, flowing hair danced in the air with our movements, adding to her seductive allure.

I carried her back and forth in the room. Liu Qingqing wasn't too heavy, probably around 100 pounds. Gradually, a fine layer of sweat appeared on her chest, trickling down her ample bosom with each sway. "Ah... Wang Hao... ah... why aren't you done yet... I... I can't take it anymore..." A woman's stamina is limited after all. Soon, her skin was red and hot, as if she were about to burn. She gasped for breath, her small body trembling repeatedly. Finally, she let out a scream and fell silent, her body limply leaning against me like a hibernating animal, motionless, only occasionally letting out a few hot breaths.

"How come you're getting stronger and stronger... are you even human...?" Seeing that I was still not completely exhausted, Liu Qingqing weakly scratched at my body, looking at me in disbelief.

"Hehe, a man should be strong." I smiled as I helped her put on the clothes in the drawer, feeling a sense of pride. I believed that no man wouldn't feel proud when praised by a woman in bed. This was probably a man's nature; I had clearly felt a huge change in my body since I took that Tai Sui in X City.

"Get lost..." She pinched my shoulder with her soft hand and said in distress, "I won't dare to mess with you anymore, you hateful person... I missed you so much when you weren't back... and now that you're back, you're going to break my bones... I'm never going to spend time with you again."

"Hehe," I hugged her again, "How about you and Aunt Meiqin come together... that way you won't be afraid..."

"What you... you want me and... her... you're pushing your luck!" Liu Qingqing's face was flushed with anger. She naturally knew about my relationship with Aunt Meiqin and had tacitly approved of it, but she probably wouldn't agree to the two of us together.

"Don't be angry, I was just saying it casually..." Seeing her angry expression, I quickly explained.

"Don't even think about such a thing... You... shameless... Don't touch me..." Under my kisses and caresses, Liu Qingqing wasn't really angry, just a little embarrassed. After my repeated persuasion, she finally obediently let me hold her.

"Wang Hao, is that Hongwu Tongbao coin you have very valuable?" Liu Qingqing squirmed a few times in my lap before finally asking.

"You mean this... I don't know why?" My heart skipped a beat, but I didn't show it on my face. I never expected Liu Qingqing to ask such a question. How did she know?

"Oh, Xie Yuling and I were chatting the other day. She didn't know who told her, but she just casually asked me if I had this copper coin." Judging from her expression, Liu Qingqing probably didn't know the secret behind it and was just asking casually.

"So what did you say?" I realized Xie Yuling was paying far more attention to me than I'd imagined. I just hadn't expected her to find out I had the Hongwu Tongbao coin. I regretted my earlier recklessness. If I hadn't shown it off in Luzhen, I probably wouldn't have attracted attention. Now, if Xie Yuling asked again, I'd only have an excuse. I felt the cold copper coin against my chest, and a thought popped into my head: Did my master know where this coin came from? He probably didn't either. If he did, he would have told me long ago. I'd already experienced the coin's magic, but I didn't know what else lay within it. If I could get it out of Xie Yuling and the others, that would be good. But judging from Xie Yuling's lack of direct questioning, she was clearly afraid of alerting me, perhaps even thinking I might know the coin's secret. Should I play along?

“What else can I say… Of course I’ll say I don’t know. If I say it’s hanging around your neck, she’ll definitely suspect our relationship.” Liu Qingqing straightened herself up and sat up from my lap.

“Smart,” I exclaimed sincerely. “I’ve seen smart women before, but I’ve never seen one as smart as you.”

"My teeth are so sore!" Liu Qingqing scoffed at my words. Just then, the phone in the room rang. She quickly answered it, "Hello..." After hearing the voice on the other end, she handed the phone to me, saying, "It's for you, Jiang Bo from the police station."

"Oh, Chief Jiang." I took the phone with a puzzled look and said, "This is Wang Hao. What can I do for you?"

"Oh, yes, Mayor Zhao is out. What do you need him for?" Only then did I remember that I was still the mayor's assistant. What could the mayor possibly need me to relay?

All that could be heard on the other end of the phone was Jiang Bo's slightly hoarse voice: "I'm in a meeting in the county right now. Here's the thing, according to reliable information, a group of fugitives from Wuchuan have escaped to our area and are very likely to come to Luzhen. According to the county public security bureau, this group of fugitives is extremely vicious and has already caused one death and four injuries during their escape. The county leaders have told us to prepare measures. You know our police station is short-staffed and we're afraid we won't be able to handle it, so we'd like to ask the town to send some people over."

"Oh, is that so?" The thought of how a fugitive would end up in this godforsaken place, Luzhen, flashed through my mind, but I didn't delve into it. I cleared my throat and said to Jiang Bo, "Okay, I'll tell Mayor Zhao when he gets to work this afternoon. Yes, I know the situation is urgent."

I hadn't expected today to be so eventful. Shortly after arriving at work and reporting Jiang Bo's call to Zhao Zhipeng, I hadn't even caught my breath in my office when another call came in. It was Professor Liu, whom Jiang Ailian and I had met in the county town. He exchanged pleasantries for a while before finally mentioning his idea of bringing his students to Luzhen for an investigation.

I smiled wryly, holding the receiver. It seemed the situation was getting increasingly complicated; everyone wanted to get involved in Luzhen. I was very puzzled. My mentor told me the thing I was looking for was extremely secretive, and almost no one knew about it. But why were so many people suddenly appearing?

I really wanted to call my mentor and have a proper talk, but unfortunately, he'd been traveling all over the world, and I hadn't seen him for over six months.

"What's wrong? What are you daydreaming about?" My sister-in-law asked when she saw me sitting motionless on the table, covering the microphone.

"Nothing, I don't know what's so great about Luzhen. I met an archaeology professor in the county town the other day, and he's going to Luzhen to investigate. He said he has some official documents from the city and wants me to cooperate."

"What can he do? He's just eyeing those ancient tombs in Luzhen. The rumors are getting more and more outrageous these days. A few days ago, I heard Hutou say that there's an emperor's tomb in the mountains, and that it's full of treasures. He even said something like, 'If you want to get rich, dig up ancient tombs and become a millionaire overnight.' He's just thinking about crooked ways." Liu Qingqing said dismissively.

"What did you say?" I hurriedly grabbed Liu Qingqing's hand, and her face immediately turned red. She struggled to pull her hand away, and then I remembered that my sister-in-law was still next to me. I had no choice but to pretend to be anxious and ask, "Repeat what Hutou said to me again!"

Chapter 185
"A few days ago, Hutou said that an emperor's tomb was being built in a mountain in our Luzhen, and that he was planning to find someone to go and take a look in a few days. What's wrong?" Liu Qingqing was startled when she saw my serious expression and looked at me with confusion. My sister-in-law looked at me with the same expression.

"Do you remember the incident with Mao Tou a few months ago?" I took a breath, not revealing my anxious feelings. "Things in the surrounding mountains aren't that simple. If I'm not mistaken, he must be talking about General's Saddle... You all know that place is strange."

The legends of General's Saddle have always been mysterious and ghostly. The mountain valley there is very eerie. It is said that several high hillsides are all graves. Some say that a rebellious princess was buried there after her defeat. Because she was afraid of being desecrated, she didn't even have a tombstone. Others say it was the tomb of a Han Dynasty emperor, which was eventually overturned, so there wasn't even a tombstone left... It is said that at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, someone said that this was the location of the dragon vein of the previous dynasty. The emperor of the Ming Dynasty sent a general to dig up the graves. Unexpectedly, just as the large group of people were about to start digging, suddenly there was thunder and lightning, and a torrential rain. General's Saddle experienced a once-in-a-century mudslide, killing or burying those people... Since then, no one has dared to touch a single stone in General's Saddle.

Liu Qingqing and the others knew the gist of these things, and since they had all witnessed Mao Tou's collision with the criminals, they understood the situation deeply. I didn't think Hu Tou acted impulsively; it seemed someone was instigating him. Ignorance breeds fearlessness. They probably had no idea how dangerous the General's Saddle was; digging up the grave would likely result in a near-death experience. The masterminds behind it all clearly wanted to stir up trouble in Lu Town so they could take advantage of the chaos.

I hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Have any strangers come to Lu Town lately?"

"What strangers could there be? It's such a small place; you can spot an unfamiliar person at a glance," Liu Qingqing said dismissively.

"Wang Hao, what do you know?" My sister-in-law noticed my unusual behavior and asked with some concern.

"Oh, it's like this: Chief Jiang called this morning saying a group of vagrants might be in Lu Town, and he told us to be on high alert," I casually agreed.

And so, the three of us calmed down and started talking about work. Unexpectedly, just before I was about to leave work, I received a call from Zhao Zhipeng, inviting me to his house for dinner.

Before I could even react, he had already hung up, giving me no chance to refuse. I hung up with a wry smile and told my sister-in-law and sister-in-law what had happened. They both looked at each other, puzzled as to why Zhao Zhipeng was inviting me to dinner. Finally, Liu Qingqing said casually, "The mayor is inviting you to dinner, you're quite important, there's no need to be polite, just go."

My sister-in-law, seeing me looking at her, nodded and said, "Go ahead, it's just a meal, nothing serious, just come back early."

"Okay, tell Li Jing I'll be back after dinner." I didn't refuse again, but I was still very confused, wondering what Zhao Zhipeng was up to. Logically, he had no reason to be so nice to me, especially since he had just said he would invite me to dinner that morning, and now he was eagerly inviting me to his house in the afternoon. However, I could only remain calm and hope to see Old Master Zhao at the dinner table.

Actually, Zhao Zhipeng's family didn't live in the town itself, but it wasn't too far either, as Zhao Family Village was less than a mile from the town. Perhaps because the Zhao family had connections in the county, the town had even built a road specifically connecting to Zhao Family Village. Seeing the towering chastity archway in the distance, my mood became even more somber, and I quickened my pace.

Entering Zhao Family Village, I felt as if in a dream. Although I hadn't yet entered Zhao Zhipeng's house, I already deeply understood how true the rumors about the Zhang and Zhao families circulating in Luzhen were.

The first impression of the Zhao family's ancestral home was its antiquity; it looked very ancient from the outside, completely lacking any modern feel. Secondly, it was huge. Looking at the Zhao family's mansion, which covered more than ten acres, I momentarily thought I had entered the home of some wealthy man from ancient times.

It had been autumn for quite some time now, and although Luzhen was located south of the Tropic of Cancer, there was still a chill in the air. I wrapped my thick coat tighter, looked at the darkening sky, and walked towards the Zhao family's gate. From afar, I saw Zhao Zhipeng standing at the entrance, smiling to greet me.

I quickened my pace and reached him. Zhao Zhipeng, as always, warmly patted my shoulder and introduced the layout of the Zhao family's residence. It turned out that although the farmers I had seen outside the village also shared the surname Zhao, their connection to the Zhao family was quite distant. The thirty-odd households living in this courtyard were the true Zhao family.

The courtyard looked like it was regularly cleaned and tidy, and a huge ancient pine tree, at least a hundred years old, seemed to reach the sky.

We had only walked through two courtyards when we encountered two women approaching us. The older one, probably around thirty-seven or thirty-eight, was dressed casually, making her appear exceptionally charming and sexy. A full, mature allure emanated from every part of her body; her beautiful, jet-black hair cascaded like two small waterfalls over her chiseled shoulders, framing her delicate, fair neck. Her large, alluring eyes were captivating, and when she smiled, one couldn't help but want to kiss her. Her round, proud breasts stood proudly on her chest, and she exuded a mature woman's charm and a subtle fragrance. Every movement she made radiated an elegant and dignified air.

The woman holding her hand was the beautiful woman Zhao Zhipeng had introduced me to that morning. She was also dressed casually, looking bright and lovely. Without the beautiful woman beside her, she would definitely be a girl who could make any man's heart flutter. But when I saw the beautiful woman beside her, my gaze was already captivated by her. But I only glanced at her furtively. Judging from her appearance, this woman seemed to be an elder, and I didn't dare to be presumptuous.

"Minglan, what are you two rushing off to?" Zhao Zhipeng stopped and asked with a smile.

"Oh, I'm going to my third aunt's for dinner. We're making dumplings tonight. And who is this?" Minglan seemed a bit curious seeing Zhao Zhipeng leading me in so warmly, and she looked me up and down before asking.

"Oh, this is my assistant, Wang Hao. He's the first college graduate to come to our Luzhen for poverty alleviation! What a talent! Minglan, you often say that no one in Luzhen can talk to you. Spend more time chatting with Wang Hao and see what kind of level this college graduate is at." Zhao Zhipeng praised me.

"Mayor Zhao is praising me so much I don't know what to say. These days, college graduates are like cabbages at the market, buy a pound, get a pound free

, and they call them 'talents'?" "Look at her, so humble. This girl never knows what humility is." Zhao Zhipeng chimed in, scolding the woman again, before pointing to the smiling woman beside him. "She's my sister. If we're talking about seniority, you can call her Third Aunt. This girl is the one I told you about this morning; she's very stubborn."

"Second Uncle!" Seeing Zhao Zhipeng belittling her again, the girl immediately feigned a fierce look and said, "If you say that again, I'll tell Great-Grandpa!"

"Okay, okay, I won't say it. By the way, Minglan, call your dad later, let's have a meal at my house. You come too."

"No way, I want to eat with Third Aunt." The girl swallowed, pulling the beautiful young woman away quickly.

Watching this charming woman walk away, I couldn't help but turn back a few more times.

"How is it? Pretty, isn't it?" Zhao Zhipeng smiled at me.

"Oh, yes." I knew he thought I was looking at that girl, so I didn't refute him and just nodded.

From the moment I stepped into this courtyard, I felt someone watching me. After consuming the Tai Sui, my intuition became extremely sharp. Plus, I had prepared before coming to the Zhao family, so even though I sensed someone behind a side door, I didn't deliberately look there. I simply looked around the courtyard, making admiring noises. Although the three-story building in this courtyard was an antique-style structure, it clearly looked more grand than the other houses.

"Hehe, this is our Zhao family's library, containing some ancient books passed down from our ancestors," Zhao Zhipeng casually introduced. My eyes narrowed. A library—that meant there might be some secrets about Luzhen inside.

"The Zhao family truly lives up to its reputation as a prominent family. Hehe, it's clear that this is a family that has accumulated wealth and influence over hundreds of years. I'm afraid their collection of books is no less than that of Tianyi Pavilion."

Tianyi Pavilion was founded by Fan Qin, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War during the Ming Dynasty. To protect the collection of books, Fan Qin established strict family rules, and generations of his descendants strictly adhered to the teaching that "books should not be divided among generations, and books should not leave the pavilion." Now, it is very famous in the Qin Kingdom.

"Hehe, how can we compare to Tianyi Pavilion? I heard they have tens of thousands of ancient books inside, too many. Our library is just a collection of books gathered by our ancestors in their spare time. It's just for show; nobody really goes to look at them. They're all old books, it's a headache just looking at them," Zhao Zhipeng explained with a smile. "But now the old man is very strict, he won't let outsiders see them at all. A few days ago, Xie Yuling came to visit asking for books, but the old man refused to let her in. I talked until my lips were sore, but he just wouldn't listen, saying that building a factory in Luzhen was none of his business."

Hearing that Xie Yuling had come to ask for books, I was taken aback again. I didn't know if Zhao Zhipeng told me this intentionally or unintentionally, but I also realized that Xie Yuling was too resourceful. There were many things that I had been exploring in Luzhen for so long and still didn't know, but she knew exactly where to start.

"I guess the old man was afraid she would damage the books. It must have taken a lot of effort to collect these books, right?" I added.

“I don’t know about that,” Zhao Zhipeng shook his head.

It wasn’t until we entered a neat row of residential buildings on the left that I felt the gazes secretly observing me disappear.

I had assumed Zhao Zhipeng’s wife would be a beautiful woman, but the reality was quite different. Perhaps due to years of working in the kitchen, she looked several years older than Zhao Zhipeng, with considerably gray hair.

Not long after we sat down, Zhao Zhipeng’s cousin, the actual eldest son of the Zhao family, Zhao Zhixue, arrived late. He looked about the same age as Zhao Zhipeng, perhaps even a few years younger. From his gait, I could tell he was a trained martial artist. He glanced at me briefly, then quickly looked away, smiling as he introduced himself.

I had expected them to reveal the purpose of my invitation during the meal, but for a long time they only chatted casually about some interesting anecdotes from Luzhen, and even asked me to talk about some things related to road construction. This left me completely bewildered, but it was fine this way; I didn’t have to be on edge the entire time.

"By the way, you just said you happened to save the son of Zheng Changyin, the director of the Urban Construction Bureau, which is why the road construction went so smoothly. You even became sworn brothers with him?" Zhao Zhixue poured me a glass of wine and asked casually.

I quickly stood up and took the wine with both hands. Only after he put the wine pot down did I dare to sit down and nod, saying, "Yes, if it weren't for that, I wouldn't have made any progress by now." Thinking back, my behavior of going directly to the county town to find the leaders was almost like that of a fool.

"Oh, by the way, did you see their old man, Mr. Zheng?" he asked again.

“No,” I said, only then realizing the situation, and noticing a hint of disappointment in Zhao Zhixue’s eyes, I quickly added, “But Aunt Xing helped a lot with our road repair loan. Oh, and Director Zheng said he’d be coming to Luzhen soon. He likes collecting antiques, and he really liked the jade piece I gave him last time.”

“Really?” I had expected Zhao Zhixue’s expression to change upon hearing this, but he didn’t react at all. It seemed either he was very reserved, or he already knew.

“Hehe, Wang Hao, you might not know, but my older brother is also an antique collector, and he and Director Zheng are like-minded partners.” Zhao Zhipeng explained.

“Really?” I looked at him in astonishment.

“I wouldn’t call him a collector, just a hobby.” Zhao Zhixue seemed unaware of what his younger brother was up to, and simply replied casually.

"Brother, don't you have a few ancient coins that you don't usually show to others? Why don't you take them out and let us see them now?"

"Let's talk about it another time. Appreciation depends on the environment."

Zhao Zhixue's blunt refusal left Zhao Zhipeng somewhat embarrassed. He could only manage an awkward smile and say, "My older brother always treats his collection like a treasure."

We chatted about trivial matters for a while, then I made an excuse that it was getting late and got up to leave. Zhao Zhipeng tried to persuade me to stay, and finally saw me to the front door. I was eager to go home, and thinking of what Li Jing had told me that morning—that I could get what I wanted tonight—my heart burned with excitement.

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