[Urban] My Brother-in-Law's Glory: A Perilous Journey in Officialdom (Complete) - 25-27

In the first chapter of Volume 8

, carrying two beautiful women I admired, I naturally didn't drive fast. By the time we arrived in Shangning, it was nearly evening. Since Xie Anni didn't want to stay at Zhao He's house, after much consideration, I decided to let her stay in a rented room in the county power bureau compound. It was simple, but relatively private. Unexpectedly, neither of the sisters complained. Xie Anqi naturally accompanied Xie Anni, and after carefully looking around, Xie Anqi praised, "Anni, I think this place is quite nice. You should stay here. It's a unit-owned house, with a guardhouse and a doorman. It's also close to the county discipline inspection commission, so it should be safer than staying in a hotel."

Xie Anni was undecided, glancing at me with her charming eyes and nodding slightly. Her older sister, Xie Anqi, being more attentive, went straight into the master bedroom, picked up a pillow from the bed, and smelled it. A strange expression appeared on her face. I suddenly tensed up. Last time, Qin Lulu and Su Zhishang were the last to clean the house. It was clean, but the scent of women inevitably remained.

"Won't any women come here?" Xie Anni noticed her sister's expression and rushed over, snatching the pillow from Xie Anqi's hand and sniffing it twice. Her beautiful face immediately darkened, probably from the perfume.

Knowing I couldn't deny it, I brazenly patted my chest and confidently declared, "Even if a woman comes, I'll chase her away." I neither denied having women nor failed to respect Xie Anni, implying that other women were inferior to her.

"You..." Xie Anni was still unhappy.

Xie Anqi, unable to bear it any longer, quietly tugged at Xie Anni's clothes.

I fawned over her, "Everything's here. The refrigerator has lots of food, and the water heater is new. I'll turn on the hot water for you so you can take a hot shower first. Later, I'll take you to eat. You'll be staying here tonight, so please make do."

My words were pleading, and I smiled, making the two sisters feel embarrassed.

I quickly turned and went to the bathroom, adjusting the water heater while secretly eavesdropping.

"You're so naive. A man like him wouldn't have women? If he didn't have women, he'd be a pervert. You want to be with a pervert?" Xie Anqi scolded softly in the bedroom.

Xie Anni didn't say a word, but moved lightly, seemingly leaving the bedroom and going to the living room.

I secretly praised Xie Anqi's mature mindset. A dragon among men like me not only has women, but many. The water temperature was just right. I came out of the bathroom and, sure enough, saw the two sisters sitting on the living room sofa. I smiled and said softly, "The hot water is ready. You two go ahead and shower. Remember to turn off the gas when you're done. I'm going out for a while. Call me when you're done. If you feel bored, go online."

I pointed to the two laptops under the coffee table. I never thought that the two laptops I bought to check Hu Dacheng's crimes would come in handy now.

The two sisters were a little reluctant for me to leave, but it wouldn't be convenient for them to shower and change while I was in the house. Besides, Xie Anqi was practically a local and not as timid as Xie Anni, so she agreed. As I left, I casually took all the data hard drives next to my laptop; these were the weapons I could use to control Hu Dacheng.

"Secretary Hu, how about we meet?"

Driving out of the power bureau compound, I dialed the number of Hu Dacheng, the county's Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary.

Upon hearing it was me, he couldn't hide his excitement, saying, "Director Li, I've finally waited for your call! Where are you? I'll come find you."

After giving him my exact location, I hung up and paced around the power bureau compound with my hands behind my back, plotting how to use Hu Dacheng. Looking at the external hard drive in my hand, a cunning smile appeared on my face.

Less than fifteen minutes later, a black Santana official car slowly pulled up and stopped on the quiet side of the road. I gestured for Hu Dacheng to get out and got into my BMW 750. After a few casual pleasantries, I cut to the chase, bluntly threatening Hu Dacheng: "The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection is here, and relevant departments from the city have also been stationed in Yuanjing. Secretary Hu, you must have heard the news."

Hu Dacheng's face turned grave: "Yes, the county party committee has issued a notice that all county-level leaders above the section chief level must stay in the county and are not allowed to go anywhere else. Anyone who violates this rule will be dismissed on the spot. Director Li, I only have a few years left before retirement. I... I admit that I have made many mistakes and deeply regret them. I hope the organization will give me a chance to correct them..."

I rolled my eyes and said calmly: "Secretary Hu, the mistakes you made are not very serious. They are still within the scope of the organization's efforts to save and help you. The city party committee leaders and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection leaders have studied

the matter. You have a strong party spirit, excellent work ability, and have made many contributions to the country and Yuanjing County. These contributions are worthy of recognition." I adopted an official tone, with intonation and cadence, and surprisingly, I sounded quite convincing.

Upon hearing this, Hu Dacheng's face flushed with excitement: "Director Li, please be lenient. If it's a matter that can be investigated or not, I beg you to let me off the hook."

I thought to myself, Hu Dacheng's nervousness must mean more than just a corrupt lifestyle. I'll try to bluff him. I coughed twice and said seriously, "Briefly tell me your problems."

Hu Dacheng sighed deeply and said dejectedly, "As soon as Huang Shouren went in, I knew things would be exposed. During the construction of the expressway from Shangning to Yuanjing, I helped him secure 30 kilometers of work. He then sold the quota to someone else. I don't know how much he made, but he gave me 20 million yuan, all in cash. I didn't spend a penny; it's all in my courtyard at home."

So that's how it is. I sneered inwardly. Although I was dissatisfied with Hu Dacheng's actions, corruption was rampant in the Chinese officialdom these days, so I didn't find it unusual. My mind raced, and in the end, I continued to follow He Fu's instructions to control Hu Dacheng and use him to attack my rivals in the Yuanjing officialdom.

"If you haven't spent it, hand it over. This money is meaningless to you now. I'll arrange a formality for you, saying that you're temporarily holding the bribe. Go home and have your wife check your testimony; she can be your witness. Although you're husband and wife, your wife's testimony still carries weight. Then write a report accusing Huang Shouren and submit it to the county and central discipline inspection commissions first. Remember, clean up your mess as cleanly as possible, pin everything on Huang Shouren. Don't have any reservations; I already have the information about your affair with Huang Shouren."

My suggestion enlightened Hu Dacheng, his eyes shining, his thick eyebrows trembling. "I really don't know how to thank Director Li. I can only say I will repay you with my life." I

said calmly, "Don't mention it. From now on, we'll support each other and work together to benefit the people of Yuanjing County. Everyone makes mistakes; who can be without fault? Who can be a gentleman forever? As long as you don't lose all conscience, you won't go to hell. Secretary Hu, what do you say?"

Hu Dacheng said awkwardly, "Director Li, I understand what you mean."

“Alright.” I said seriously, “Then I have a favor to ask.”

“Director Li, please speak freely.” Hu Dacheng leaned towards me, slightly apprehensive.

I chuckled inwardly, feigning mystery: “From now on, the security in Yuanjing County must be significantly improved. We need to show the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Municipal Party Committee that our Yuanjing County is not in a state of chaos.”

My eyes darted around, and I pointed to the street near the power bureau compound: “Also, send people to patrol this road in full uniform 24 hours a day.”

“Okay, I’ll arrange for the county police station to handle this immediately.”

Hu Dacheng readily agreed. He was the head of the county political and legal committee, and Peng Gang of the police station and Political Commissar Lei Xinzhou were both under his leadership. My request was a piece of cake for Hu Dacheng, and it was also within his duties, so he was naturally happy to help. I subtly added an extra layer of protection for Xie Anni’s safety. If anything unexpected happened, at least the police would be nearby, and bad guys wouldn’t dare to act recklessly. However, in broad daylight, I didn’t believe that Chen Ziyu would come to Yuanjing County to rape a woman.

I chatted with Hu Dacheng for a long time, exchanging our experiences in Yuanjing's officialdom. There were both mutual probing and frank exchanges. Based on my intuition, Hu Dacheng was not a treacherous and cunning person. In addition, he had served in the army and had been in service, so I had a good impression of him. I hinted that he should sever ties with County Magistrate Wei and County Party Secretary Jia Liu. Hu Dacheng was greatly shocked and nodded repeatedly, becoming even more fearful of me.

As I was leaving, I deliberately handed Hu Dacheng his hard drive full of lewd content. Hu Dacheng's face lit up with joy, but I chuckled mischievously, "As for whether this hard drive has been copied, I have no idea."

Hu Dacheng was taken aback, then sighed, "Director Li, you're a master. I, Hu, admire you. People sent down from the central government are indeed different from us country bumpkins."

I wanted to laugh, but I held it in.

As soon as Hu Dacheng left, I drove into the power bureau compound, parked the car, and quietly went upstairs. I pressed my ear against the door to eavesdrop on the two sisters' conversation. The first few sentences made my blood boil.

"Luckily I bought underwear, it's like I have a premonition that I'm going to elope with him..." Xie Anni said.

Xie Anqi giggled, "If you really wanted to elope, he might not even want to go with you."

"What? I'm not good enough for him?" Xie Anni exclaimed.

Xie Anqi said unhurriedly, "Don't underestimate this Li Zhonghan. On the surface, he's your brother-in-law's subordinate, but in reality, he's been sent by the central government to train in the local area. He definitely has connections and background in the central government. For example, he's so young and already the director of the county discipline inspection commission's investigation department. His future prospects will definitely surpass your brother-in-law's."

"Then what should we do? Should I beg him?"

Xie Anqi asked defiantly. I smiled wryly. Aren't all women like this?

Kay Tse encouraged her, "You don't need to beg him. Our Annie is a beautiful woman, after all. But you need to change your willfulness. You need to learn to accommodate men and find a way to win his heart."

Annie Xie coldly replied, "Men are more likely to accommodate me than me. I don't know how to accommodate men. I'm just like this, take it or leave it."

Kay Tse giggled, "You're so pretty, he'll definitely like you. Don't forget, he's your savior."

Silence fell over the room. Just as I was about to knock, Annie asked with a grin, "Sis, how far do men pee? I looked it up online, and it seems like no man's pee shoots that far."

"I don't know either. I haven't observed other men peeing." Kay Tse finished speaking and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Kay Tse..." Annie Xie screamed.

Kay Tse laughed for a while, then said in a trembling voice, "I just asked Zhao He, and he said he usually pees only one or two meters."

"Haha, isn't that strange?" Annie Xie laughed too.

Xie Anqi said, "That's strange. Why are you asking me about this? I just said I wanted to test his sexual function."

Xie Anni asked, "How is Zhao He's sexual function? You've been married for so long and still don't have children."

Xie Anqi sighed and said, "I don't want children for now. Your brother-in-law's sexual function is pretty good. He does it four or five times a week. I heard from Mom that Dad only does it with Mom once a month now. Dad's age isn't much different from Zhao He's."

Xie Anni exclaimed in a low voice, "If that's the case, is Li Zhonghan's sexual ability super strong?"

Xie Anqi chuckled, "I can't draw a conclusion. You'll only know the specifics after you sleep with him."

A burst of playful laughter followed. Xie Anni snorted and said, "I won't sleep with him easily."

Before she finished speaking, Xie Anqi advised her gently, "You don't have to sleep with him easily, but you must give him some treats, like holding hands, hugging, or kissing. If he doesn't get any treats, and some woman tries to seduce him, he'll quickly move on and become cold towards you."

"Are men really that disgusting?" Xie Anni sneered.

"That's just how men are," Xie Anqi said sarcastically.

"Sis, you seem so knowledgeable. Do you still keep in touch with those suitors from before?"

Xie Anni asked ambiguously. Xie Anqi unexpectedly flew into a rage: "What kind of person do you take me for? Once you're married, you can't just be casual. Didn't I tell you last time that I've cut off all ties with those men from before? If I really want to find a man, it'll only be after I divorce Zhao He." "

Then get a divorce," Xie Anni urged.

Xie Anqi sighed softly, "It's impossible."

Her sigh contained a deep sense of bitterness and helplessness. I suddenly recalled the scene of Zhao He humiliating Weng Jina at the Xie family home, and I couldn't help but feel worried for Xie Anqi. I didn't want to see her being abused by Zhao He. If she was going to be abused by a man, I'd rather be the one to abuse her. A sense of justice welled up within me, but right now, I shouldn't turn against Zhao He

. Even if I were to, I had to discuss it with my aunt first. While I was struggling with this dilemma, I thought of my aunt again. "Sister, there are plenty of good men out there..." Xie Anqi seemed to be trying to persuade Xie Anqi to leave Zhao He.

Xie Anqi snapped, "Stop talking! Call Li Zhonghan right now, I'm starving!"

Hearing this from outside the door, I quickly took a few steps back, deliberately making noise, and then knocked. The door opened, and two stunningly beautiful women stood in the living room, seemingly surprised by my timely return. I smiled and said, "Hungry? Come on, let's go have a big meal."

The streetlights were just coming on.

We arrived at our familiar food stall. The two beauties attracted the attention of the diners. The owner recognized me and greeted me with a smile, moving a wooden table for us that looked the cleanest and least greasy. Tea and tableware were promptly brought out, and I plopped down. Xie Anqi followed suit gracefully, but Xie Anni frowned, wiping the plastic chair twice with a tissue before reluctantly sitting down. She pouted and muttered, "We're here for a big meal? I've never eaten in a place like this before." Her beautiful eyes drifted to Xie Anqi, and she asked sweetly, "What about you?" "

Xie Anqi smiled and said, "This is my first time too."

I grabbed the brass teapot on the table and poured half a cup of tea for the two beautiful women. I teased them, "Happiness exists in the ordinary world. I remember a great thinker once said that one should have both fine food and a humble life, so as not to have lived in

vain." The two beauties stared at the tea in the plastic cup with strange expressions. Xie Anqi didn't mind at all and quickly followed suit. She picked up the plastic cup and took a sip of tea, which was quite elegant and calm. She raised her head and her beautiful eyes suddenly lit up. She exclaimed, "Isn't that Captain Zhao?"

I followed her gaze and saw Zhao Shuigen sitting with a beautiful and graceful woman in front of a nearby food stall. I felt a pang of sadness. This woman was none other than Lin Danmu. The two were not intimate, but they were whispering to each other. I nodded and said blankly, "It's him." Xie Anni was quite surprised: "

The woman next to him is so beautiful. Are people from your Discipline Inspection Commission all very popular?" As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized her slip of the tongue. Even under the night lights, two blushes could still be seen on her delicate face.

I took a sip of tea to moisten my throat: "Zhao Shuigen is popular, not me. The woman next to him is definitely his girlfriend. But the two women next to me, one is someone else's wife, and the other hasn't agreed to be my girlfriend."

Xie Anqi laughed: "How do you know that one doesn't want to be your girlfriend?"

Xie Anni lowered her head shyly. Just then, a plate of steamed fish was served. She decisively picked up her chopsticks and called out sweetly: "Eat, eat! It looks pretty good, but I don't know if the food here is clean. If I get diarrhea, I'll hold you accountable, Li Zhonghan."

Her watery eyes drifted over, seemingly reproachful, and my heart fluttered. My chopsticks shot out like lightning, accurately blocking hers: "Then you'd better not eat."

Xie Anni stared in disbelief, her big eyes fixed on Xie Anqi. She said coquettishly, "Sister..." Xie

Anqi chuckled, "You've only known each other for two days, and you're already flirting. I think this is going to work."

Xie Anni snorted, "I don't like him at all. He has no gentlemanly manners whatsoever. He should have said that if I had diarrhea, he would definitely go with me."

I asked blankly, "Then won't our bathroom need two chamber pots?"

Xie Anni nodded vigorously: "Still side by side."

I clapped and said: "Not bad, not bad, we can hold hands, whisper sweet nothings, and have diarrhea at the same time."

Chapter Two

"Haha..."

Laughter suddenly burst out, attracting the attention of the surrounding diners.

Xie Anqi whispered: "Zhao Shuigen, come here."

I deliberately didn't look, exchanging glances with Xie Anni. In the blink of an eye, Zhao Shuigen came to our table, looking delighted: "Director Li, sister-in-law, Anni, what a coincidence, shall we share a table? I'll pay the bill."

I glanced at Lin Danmu behind Zhao Shuigen and pretended to be surprised: "Great, I just didn't bring my wallet, please sit down."

"Haha." Another burst of laughter.

Zhao Shuigen gestured for Lin Danmu to sit down. She politely nodded to each of us and sat down gracefully, her white floral dress making her look as dignified as a lady of high society. Zhao Shuigen even introduced her to us with a smile: "This is my girlfriend, Lin Danmu."

Lin Danmu, with a delicate smile, nodded to us again. Zhao Shuigen then introduced the Xie sisters to Lin Danmu in turn. When it was my turn, Zhao Shuigen smiled awkwardly and said, "There's no need to introduce Director Li."

I smiled without saying anything, while Lin Danmu glanced at me and Xie Anni and said softly, "It should be Director Li..." "He should introduce me to his girlfriend."

My heart pounded; this scene made my blood pressure soar. I vaguely sensed that Lin Danmu wanted to confirm that Xie Anni was my girlfriend. Without hesitation, I laughed heartily, grabbed Xie Anni's small hand, and loudly proclaimed, "Let me formally introduce my girlfriend, Xie Anni."

Xie Anni's beautiful eyes lit up. She didn't object or pull her hand away. Lin Danmu's expression changed slightly, and he whispered, "Director Li's girlfriend is so beautiful." Xie Anni

finally understood the situation and replied sweetly, "Thank you. You're very beautiful too, and you have such a tall figure. I'm so envious!"

"Thank you."

Lin Danmu smiled brightly. She hadn't smiled much earlier, and my heart had been pounding. Now I breathed a sigh of relief and decided to let the three women talk alone. I winked at Zhao Shuigen: "Shuigen, let's go to the restroom."

Zhao Shuigen naturally understood what I meant and quickly stood up to leave with me. In the simple restroom, as I pulled out my limp penis to urinate, I questioned Zhao Shuigen about why he had brought Lin Danmu along. He looked distressed and said awkwardly, "I knew you were unhappy, but Lin Danmu wanted to come and share the table, and I couldn't stop her."

"She agreed to be your girlfriend?" I was slightly surprised.

Zhao Shuigen shook his head: "I didn't agree. She just temporarily made me her boyfriend so she could use me to spite you."

"Why spite me? Are you out of your mind? I have absolutely nothing to do with her. Go after her!"

I was both amused and exasperated, once again encouraging Zhao Shuigen to pursue Lin Danmu. Deep down, a trace of resentment lingered. For the first time, I felt that between friends and women, friends were more important. In this treacherous officialdom, for the first time, I felt that between friends and women, friends were far more important. Right now, what I desperately needed was a friend, a helper. Without a helper, I would achieve nothing. Zhao Shuigen was undoubtedly the friend I needed most right now.

"Director Li, is Annie really your girlfriend?"

Zhao Shuigen shook his crotch, zipped up his pants, and went to wash his hands. I walked over, rubbed my hands under the tap, and said with a hint of smugness, "Of course it's true!"

Zhao Shuigen was full of admiration: "Impressive. I've met Annie many times. She's incredibly arrogant and has never said a word to me, just nodded and smiled. You actually managed to get her. That's no ordinary feat. No wonder you're not interested in Lin Danmu."

My mind raced. I couldn't let Zhao Shuigen think that I had given up Lin Danmu for Xie Annie. Otherwise, Lin Danmu's value in Zhao Shuigen's eyes would be greatly diminished, and more importantly, his gratitude towards me would also be greatly reduced. I put on a stern face and feigned anger, saying, "Don't be so sour. Do you think I can't see what you're thinking? Even if Annie isn't my girlfriend, I won't have anything to do with Lin Danmu. First, she's Hu Dacheng's goddaughter. She's here to plead for Hu Dacheng, not because she genuinely likes me. Second, she's not my type. Third, and most importantly, it's because you, Zhao Shuigen, like her."

"I'm sorry, Director Li..." Zhao Shuigen said with a mournful face, but the hint of excitement in his eyes didn't escape my notice.

I said impatiently, "Stop nagging and treat him well."

"Okay." Zhao Shuigen nodded vigorously.

Back at the dining table, all the dishes were served, a full table, and three angelic beauties were chatting and laughing. I walked over and asked with a smile, "What are you all talking about? You seem so happy."

Xie Anqi said, "Danmu works at the immigration office. She said that many people are traveling abroad recently, and we're discussing where to travel in a while. We'd like her to help us get passports."

I thought to myself, since she's now calling him Danmu, the three of them must be getting along well. I glanced at Xie Anni, who was eating, and said lightly, "Traveling? Don't even think about it right now. If it's just the two of you, no one will feel at ease."

Lin Danmu smiled gently, "Director Li really cares about Anni."

My heart tightened. I didn't look at Lin Danmu, but at Zhao Shuigen, "If you were going on a trip, Shuigen would worry too."

"Is that so?" Lin Danmu also looked at Zhao Shuigen.

Zhao Shuigen hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, I'm worried too."

Lin Danmu smiled broadly, her face beaming like a flower. She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and softly hinted, "Director Li, please take good care of the matter my godfather asked you to handle."

I felt a pang of unease. Lin Danmu hadn't forgotten to repay Hu Dacheng's kindness, showing how stubborn and resilient she was. I sighed inwardly and smiled, "I just spoke with your godfather on the phone. I'll try my best to help him with his matter, so don't worry." Lin Danmu paused

, her delicate body trembling slightly, her eyes sparkling. Suddenly, she stood up, personally asked the shopkeeper for a bottle of beer, and poured two glasses with a trembling hand. She gave me one and held the other in her own hand, saying in a trembling voice, "Thank you, Director Li." "Let me toast you."

I was extremely embarrassed, and the Xie sisters also gave me strange looks. I was secretly anxious, and with a quick thought, I hurriedly poured Zhao Shuigen a full glass and handed it to him, saying, "I'd also like to toast you both, wishing you good things to come soon."

Zhao Shuigen held the glass and grinned foolishly, unsure of what to say. I decided to be a good person and changed the subject, saying with a smile, "Miss Lin, Shuigen has put in a lot of effort for what your godfather wants to do, so you should toast him."

Lin Danmu was suddenly delighted, chuckled softly, and immediately moved the glass to Zhao Shuigen, sweetly saying, "Captain Zhao, let me toast you."

I laughed heartily and took the opportunity to exchange two toasts with the Xie sisters, except I drank beer while they drank tea. Over there, although Lin Danmu still addressed Zhao Shuigen as "Captain Zhao," in an instant, Lin Danmu's attitude towards Zhao Shuigen had changed. Zhao Shuigen saw this and felt happy, while I saw it and felt bitter. Fortunately, Xie Anni's charming innocence attracted me, which lessened my bitterness considerably.

After a hearty meal, police sirens wailed through the night. I secretly praised Hu Dacheng's decisiveness; being able to utilize him gave me confidence in controlling Yuanjing County. On my long official career, I had taken a solid and proud small step.

Everyone seemed happy, and when you're happy, there's no reason not to drink. Lin Danmu asked the owner to bring a second bottle of beer. Unexpectedly, this second bottle became the beginning of a drinking spree. Back and forth, glasses clinked, and Xie Anni, a frequent bar patron, wasn't afraid to drink with us. Xie Anqi didn't drink much; she frequently stood up to answer the phone. Xie Anni asked who it was. Kay Tse said it was her mother, but Annie Tse didn't take it seriously. It's normal for a mother to worry when her daughter is away. More than an hour passed, and Zhao Shuigen and I were both fine, but the three beauties were already quite drunk.

"No more drinking," Zhao Shuigen said, paying the bill. He then helped Lin Danmu to his car, her graceful body almost leaning against him. Meanwhile, Xie Anni, supported by Xie Anqi, staggered back to my BMW. Sitting in the driver's seat, I worried about the Xie sisters while watching the departing Honda, sighing inwardly. Perhaps tonight, Zhao Shuigen would become Lin Danmu's man.

Back at the power bureau compound, Xie Anni was even more intoxicated. I took Xie Anqi's place, carrying her in a princess carry upstairs. Xie Anqi followed closely behind, giggling and saying this was the standard way to carry a bride. Half-asleep, Xie Anni was incredibly shy, her arms wrapped tightly around my neck. Her sweet breath, tinged with the faint scent of alcohol, brushed against my cheek, and I almost kissed her delicate lips.

Once inside, I carried Xie Anni directly into the bedroom, almost like a wedding night. As I took off her shoes, I was aroused by her slender, jade-like feet, and I really wanted to bite her snow-white ankles. Unfortunately, Xie Anqi was nearby, so I didn't dare to be too presumptuous. After covering her with a thin blanket, Xie Anni actually fell asleep. Xie Anqi poked my shoulder with her finger, signaling me to leave the living room.

I gave an awkward smile, assuming Xie Anqi was going to rest too. But as she followed me out of the living room, casually closing the bedroom door

behind her, her previous cheerful expression vanished instantly, replaced by a cloud of anxiety and unease. I was shocked and about to ask what was wrong when Xie Anqi blurted out, "Director Li, this is troublesome." I urgently asked what was wrong, gesturing for Xie Anqi to sit down. She shook her head, twisting her fingers, pacing anxiously. "Old Zhao insists on seeing me and Annie. He just called me, and my parents have come all the way from Shangning. They're at my house now. What we do is up to you. I'm leaving my sister in your care."

"You trust me so quickly?"

I tried to calm Xie Anqi down with a lighthearted tone, but to my surprise, she became even more agitated, her captivating eyes filled with contradictions and turmoil. "It's come to this point, if I don't trust you, I don't know who else to trust."

I stared intently at her and said coldly, "Secretary Zhao isn't trustworthy either?"

Xie Anqi was taken aback and didn't answer me, but immediately changed the subject: "I just want to know if you, Li Zhonghan, are worthy of our trust."

"Of course I am worthy of your trust."

I smiled and stepped forward, gently taking Xie Anqi's hand and pulling her to sit down on the sofa.

Xie Anqi stared into my eyes for a while, then said in a serious tone, "Then you should tell Old Zhao that Annie is your girlfriend, Li Zhonghan's girlfriend, a girlfriend with a real relationship, and that you're dating."

I was puzzled and asked, "That's strange. Why say these things in front of Secretary Zhao? He's just your Li family's son-in-law. Secretary Zhao can't interfere in my personal relationships."

Xie Anqi shook her head and sighed, "You don't know, in our family, it's not my parents who call the shots, it's Old Zhao. My father is very afraid of him."

"You're afraid of him too, aren't you?"

My sharp gaze seemed to see through Xie Anqi's heart. In my opinion, the Xie family's affairs were gradually surfacing, and I could no longer remain uninvolved. At least, I had already fallen in love with Xie Annie.

Xie Anqi avoided my gaze, appearing even more agitated. "Let's not talk about this now. This is the first time in all these years that I've disobeyed Lao Zhao's wishes. He's furious and is looking for us everywhere. He knows we're with you. Come to my house now and tell him you're going to marry Annie."

"Tell me your address," I said with a wry smile, gently comforting her. "Don't worry, I'll be right there. I really don't understand why Secretary Zhao didn't call me since he knows I'm with you."

"He's afraid of you,"

Xie Anqi said expressionlessly, then lowered her head to type her address into her phone and sent it to me via text message.

"Afraid of me?"

I laughed. The hesitant Xie Anqi was gradually revealing her innermost secret. I pretended to be nonchalant, took out my phone to check, and silently wrote down a line: Unit 2, Building 7, Civil Servants' Residential Complex, Room 203.

“I don’t know how to explain it to you, but it’s impossible to leave you in this predicament without telling you anything, and I’d be sorry.” Xie Anqi’s sorrowful eyes made my heart tremble. She sighed softly and said slowly, “Right now, I just want to tell you that Old Zhao… Zhao He wants Annie to marry him.”

“Does Annie understand Zhao He’s intentions?”

My anger was burning. Although I already knew this news, I was still shocked. Xie Anqi shook her head blankly. I secretly breathed a sigh of relief. I didn’t want anything else to interfere with my relationship with Xie Anqi. How helpless this beautiful woman was. I immediately understood her intentions. I gently patted her soft, white hand and said softly, “Stay with Annie. From now on, only answer my calls.”

“Okay.” A glimmer of hope appeared in Xie Anqi’s sorrowful eyes, as if she had seen that her efforts had not been in vain.

Leaving the power bureau compound, I saw police patrolling everywhere. To others, this was a guarantee of safety, but to me, it was a harbinger of impending storm. I knew that going to see Zhao He at this time was inappropriate, but I had no choice. Either I would disappoint Xie Anqi and lose Xie Anni, or I would risk everything to snatch Xie Anni from Zhao He. However, my intervention would inevitably thwart all of Zhao He's ambitions against the Xie family. If I became part of the Xie family, how could I tolerate Zhao He bullying my mother-in-law, Weng Jina? How could I stand by and watch Zhao He seize the Xie family's assets?

As the saying goes, taking away someone's wealth is like killing their parents. I believed Zhao He wouldn't be polite to me; our meeting might be a fiery spectacle. Regardless of the outcome, I had to persevere.

I took out my phone and dialed He Fu's number. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection was in Yuanjing; if necessary, I hoped He Fu would intervene to suppress Zhao He.

"Hey, how's your mom's cooking?" I asked with a smile.

He Fu said, "I haven't gone back yet. I've been busy all day and was just about to rest. Oh, the fact that you're asking means you haven't gone back to the villa either. What are

you doing?" I was overjoyed and shouted into the phone, "I've also come to Jing County. I'm on my way to the county civil servants' residential area to talk to Secretary Zhao about something. Where are you? I'll come find you later."

"Ah!"

He Fu exclaimed from the phone, "What a coincidence! I also live in the civil servants' residential area. It was arranged by the municipal party committee."

I laughed heartily, and He Fu was also delighted. She offered to wait for me at the entrance of the civil servants' residential area. I sped up, and guided by the satellite navigation, I drove like a whirlwind. Soon, I arrived at the quiet county civil servants' residential area. In the night, the dashing He Fu was already waiting at the entrance. She had her hair in a ponytail, wore a white shirt with a t-shirt over it, and stood straight. No matter the occasion, He Fu always exuded a capable and efficient aura.

He Fu quickly got into my car and gestured, "I'm in Building 2, and Secretary Zhao is in Building 7."

I sighed, "Where's Building 2? I can't possibly knock on every single door in Building 2."

He Fu giggled, "Why are you knocking?"

I said softly, "If you live alone, I'll talk to Secretary Zhao later, then I'll talk to you. I'll talk to Secretary Zhao about official business, and I'll talk to you about personal matters."

He Fu knew what 'personal matters' meant. She thought for a moment and said shyly, "Room 101, Unit 1, Building 2." After saying that, she opened the car door and got out. I winked and smiled, "You go to sleep first, I'll talk to you after I'm done."

"Okay." He Fu was too embarrassed to even look at me. She turned around and ran away like a happy little rabbit.

I drove to Building 7 and parked the car. I went to Room 203, Unit 2 and pressed the doorbell. It was Secretary Zhao who opened the door. His face was ashen, his expression strange, and he reeked of alcohol. I smiled and said, "Excuse me, Secretary Zhao."

My gaze drifted into the room and I immediately saw Weng Jina and Xie Dongguo sitting on the sofa. They also looked at me, and Weng Jina's face lit up with surprise and she stood up abruptly.

"Director Li, you've come at an inopportune time. I have guests at home and it's inconvenient to entertain them."

Zhao He's coldness surprised me, and even more surprising was that he was actually giving me the boot.

I pretended not to hear and maintained my smile: "I'm here to visit Secretary Zhao and also to meet my future in-laws."

"What do you mean?" Zhao He's face changed drastically, his eyes were quite frightening.

I silently took a deep breath, gathering my "Nine Dragons Armor" in case of any unforeseen circumstances, and stepped into the room. Zhao He tried to stop me, but Weng Jina had already gracefully walked over, smiling and greeting me. Seeing this, Zhao He couldn't stop me anymore and let me enter the living room. Before I could even admire the luxurious decorations around me, I respectfully greeted Xie Dongguo and Weng Jina: "Uncle Xie, Aunt Xie, good evening."

"I think I just heard you say you were coming to meet your parents..." Xie Dongguo asked in confusion. It was his first time meeting me, and he was extremely curious.

I said respectfully, "I've come to see Uncle Xie and Aunt Xie, because Annie has agreed to marry me."

"Ah!" Xie Dongguo exclaimed in surprise, then asked, "Where is Annie now?"

"Annie and her sister are staying in an office of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection."

I said this intentionally for Zhao He to hear, to make him consider my strength.

Xie Dongguo asked with some doubt, "Annie really agreed to marry you?"

I nodded, "Yes, Auntie knows about it too."

"How come I haven't heard about it?" Xie Dongguo looked at Weng Jina, slightly dissatisfied. His face, neither square nor round, was quite resolute, but there were dark circles under his eyes, making him seem less energetic.

Weng Jina stammered, "I...I didn't tell you because things weren't even close to happening yet."

Xie Dongguo looked me up and down a few times, then unexpectedly showed a pleased expression. He gestured for me to sit down, and I gladly took a seat. Xie Dongguo asked kindly, "After all this talk, who are you...?"

I quickly introduced myself, "My name is Li Zhonghan. I'm a public servant sent by the Central Committee to study at the County Discipline Inspection Commission. I'm currently a section chief under Secretary Zhao. I've known your daughter, Xie Anni, for a long time, but we didn't have much contact before. We met by chance recently, and Xie Anni and I started dating. Our relationship has progressed very quickly

. I just heard that your parents came to Yuanjing County, and she asked me to come and visit you. She's just asking for your permission to let us date." Xie Dongguo didn't answer immediately. He looked at Weng Jina thoughtfully, and his smile deepened. I felt relieved. As long as Xie Dongguo agreed, Weng Jina wouldn't object. If Xie Anni's parents agreed, Zhao He wouldn't be a problem.

"I object!" Zhao He shouted, slumping down on the other sofa. He pulled a cigarette from a pack on the coffee table, lit it, crossed his legs, and swept his sharp gaze around before finally settling on me.

I feigned surprise: "Secretary Zhao, I don't understand why you object?"

Zhao He said coldly, "It's hard to explain in a short time, but one thing is certain: Annie has a boyfriend, and they are engaged."

"Annie has never said she has a boyfriend or an engagement," I retorted calmly.

Zhao He, panting, shot a cold glint in his sinister eyes: "Annie is hiding something from you. She's playful and mischievous

. Your relationship won't work out. Listen to me, don't bother Xie Annie anymore." "Secretary Zhao, men should marry when they're of age, and women should marry when they're of age. Annie and I are mutually in love, and our relationship is progressing rapidly. I don't understand why you're interfering. Even if you want to object, that's your uncle and aunt's right, not yours. Besides, Annie was a virgin before she became my girlfriend; I was her first man."

My tone was calm, but firm and resolute. My last statement directly hit Zhao He's weak spot.

He sprang from the sofa as if electrocuted, his voice sharp: "What…"

Xie Dongguo excitedly said, "Since Director Li has already consummated his marriage with my Annie, then…"

Zhao He pointed at Xie Dongguo and roared, "Shut up!"

I stood up abruptly, righteously declaring, "Secretary Zhao, how can you be so rude to your uncle?"

Zhao He was enraged, his square face turning bright red: "This is my family matter, none of your business. Please leave immediately."

I said coldly, "Annie is my fiancée, and I am a member of the Xie family. Your uncle's affairs are my affairs. Annie just said she wants to see your uncle and aunt."

I wanted to strike while the iron was hot; I couldn't let Xie Dongguo and Weng Jina stay at Zhao He's house, otherwise they would inevitably change their minds under Zhao He's intimidation.

"Tell Annie to come see me herself!" Zhao He slowly walked towards me, his body poised to strike, clearly furious. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Weng Jina was very anxious and wanted to stop her, but Xie Dongguo pulled her back.

Zhao He said menacingly, "I'm warning you, Li Zhonghan, don't interfere in my family's affairs. If you persist, I'll ask the Standing Committee to remove you from your post tomorrow. You need to understand, I gave you your current position, and I can remove you just as easily."

I knew that at this crucial moment, Xie Dongguo's reason for blocking Weng Jina was to test whether I had the confidence and ability. If I were just an ordinary person, they would definitely back down and dare not offend Zhao He, let alone marry Xie Anni to me. I secretly gathered my inner strength and said coldly, "Zhao He, just based on your use of public office for personal revenge, you are already unsuitable for the position of Secretary of the County Discipline Inspection Commission."

"Heh." Zhao He laughed angrily, "Who do you think you are? Even the county party secretary wouldn't dare speak to me like that."

I shouted, "That's them! I'm Li Zhonghan!"

Turning to Xie Dongguo and Weng Jina, I smiled and said, "Uncle and Aunt, Annie wants to see you."

Xie Dongguo nodded, pulling Weng Jina to her feet. Zhao He, in a panic, also reached out to pull Weng Jina up. Xie Dongguo's face changed drastically, and he angrily said, "Zhao He, you're being too presumptuous! Do we need your permission to see our daughter? Jina, let's go with Director Li."

Weng Jina looked at me timidly. I nodded and gave her... With an encouraging look from her, Weng Jina immediately dodged Zhao He and, along with Xie Dongguo, went around to the back of the sofa, quickly heading towards the door. Seeing the situation had escalated, Zhao He instantly turned his furious gaze on me, roaring, "Li Zhonghan, don't force me to use force!"

I coldly replied, "You're no match for me."

Zhao He was desperately suppressing his anger, his face turning a deep purplish-red, veins bulging on his neck, his hands clenched into fists. I could clearly feel the murderous aura emanating from him; the situation was on the verge of exploding. Just then, Weng Jina and Xie Dongguo quickly opened the door and ran out. Zhao He was startled, his clenched fists slowly loosening. I remained silent, calmly walking away. Zhao He didn't dare stop me; he knew he was in the wrong, and besides, they were in the neighborhood. A commotion would be detrimental to him. Zhao He wasn't an ordinary person; to reach his position, he possessed a level of self-control beyond the average person. However, things might change in the future; he now hated me to the core.

Having disappointed He Fu, I hoped she was asleep. I led Xie Dongguo and his wife out of the civil servants' compound. They remained silent the entire way, their expressions tense, their minds preoccupied with their two daughters. Only when they returned to their rented room in the power bureau compound and saw Xie Anqi fast asleep on the sofa did Xie Dongguo and Weng Jina breathe a sigh of relief. Xie Anqi woke with a start, rubbing her eyes, and seemed somewhat disbelieving to see her parents beside her.

"Where's Annie?" Weng Jina asked anxiously.

Xie Anqi pointed to the master bedroom. Xie Dongguo quietly pushed open the door, glanced around, and then casually closed it again, asking in a low voice, "Did you drink again?" His tone was reproachful. Actually, Xie Annie often went to bars, and drinking was commonplace for her.

"She drank some beer with dinner tonight," I said, a little embarrassed, taking responsibility. However, anyone could tell from a glance and a sniff that Xie Annie had drunk more than just 'a little' beer.

The living room wasn't large, nothing like the super luxurious living room of the Xie family mansion.

Everyone sat down close together on the sofa.

"Is Director Li single?" Xie Dongguo kept scrutinizing me.

I glanced at Weng Jina and said awkwardly, "No, I'm already married."

Before I could finish speaking, Xie Anqi exclaimed in surprise, and Xie Dongguo's face darkened: "Then why did you just say you were going to marry Annie..."

I took a deep breath and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I lied. The reason I said I was going to marry Annie in front of Zhao He was just an excuse. I did it partly because I like Annie, and the other part was because I didn't want to see you continue to be bullied by Zhao He."

An unexpected silence fell over the room. No one spoke, not even breathing. I felt uneasy and at a loss, thinking I had said something wrong.

After a moment of silence, Xie Dongguo closed his eyes, his brows furrowed, and his lips trembled. "Yes, we've been oppressed for sixteen years. We've always hoped this oppression would end, but we've waited day after day, year after year, for a full sixteen years. For the sake of Qizheng Group, we've paid a heavy price."

With a long sigh, Xie Dongguo suddenly opened his eyes and said, word by word, "Now, we see a glimmer of hope, and that is Director Li."

I said in a deep voice, "Uncle Xie, you flatter me. I will do my best. Even if Xie Anni doesn't marry me, I will not tolerate Zhao He's lawlessness. He has tarnished his sacred profession, and he will be severely punished."

Xie Dongguo's eyes lit up, and he said happily, "As long as Director Li can uphold justice and restore fairness, Anni can marry you without needing a title. Rather than letting Zhao He humiliate Anni, it's better to let Anni be your woman. At least you respect us, and at least Anni likes you." Halfway through his sentence, he looked at Xie Anqi and let out another helpless sigh, "Alas... we've already wronged Anqi; we can't wrong Anni too."

"So, Anqi didn't want to marry Zhao He, but was forced into it?" I probed.

Xie Dongguo said, "That's right. Anqi married Zhao He against her will for the sake of this family. That beast is greedy, shameless, and arrogant. He wasn't satisfied with Anqi; he even went after your aunt, and now he's eyeing Annie."

"Dongguo!" Weng Jina's face changed color. She tried to stop Xie Dongguo from continuing, but it was too late.

"Zhao He bullied your aunt?"

I was genuinely angry. I had developed feelings for Weng Jina to some extent; I liked this mature and beautiful woman. Knowing he had spoken out of turn, Xie Dongguo didn't say anything more. Years of resentment seemed to burst forth from his chest all at once. Weng Jina lowered her head, her face pale, her fingers fidgeting nervously.

Suddenly, I heard Xie Anqi's calm, clear voice: "Director Li, I can tell you frankly, Zhao He has been insulting my mother for over ten years."

"Over ten years! You know it's been over ten years! Why did you let him bully you for so long? Why didn't you call the police? Why didn't you seek help?" I almost roared. If Xie Anqi hadn't been asleep, I would have screamed.

"We did report it, but the result was that I almost died in a mental hospital." Xie Dongguo trembled, his eyes filled with fear: "To leave the mental hospital, I was forced to transfer half of Qizheng Group's shares to Zhao He. So, he's now the major shareholder of Qizheng Group. If it weren't for the law prohibiting public officials from engaging in business, Zhao He would have been the company's decision-maker long ago. However, he only has a few years left before retiring, at which point it will be perfectly legitimate."

"How did you come to know Zhao He?" I was full of questions, eager to understand what had happened.

Xie Dongguo sighed, “We’re from the same hometown and have known each other for a long time. I’m four years older than him. He’s fifty-two this year, and I’m fifty-six. When I was doing business, he was still studying law. I once helped him out, and he was very grateful. He often came to my house to help out, especially after Anqi and Annie were born. He did a lot of chores for our family. Later, when he got married, we even gave him a 100,000 yuan red envelope. At that time, we had a very good relationship.”

“Until I founded Qizheng Group, we had less contact. Firstly, he was transferred to work in another city, and secondly, our company's business was slowly expanding, so I was almost never home. Once, Xiao Anni called me and said that Uncle Zhao was so annoying, staying at our house all night and smoking everywhere. When I heard this, I immediately felt something was wrong. Although I was very angry, I didn't say anything and secretly waited for an opportunity to catch him in the act. Finally, one time, as soon as I entered the house, I found Zhao He harassing Gina. I was furious, chased Zhao He away, and even slapped Gina. Afterwards, I learned that Gina was seduced by Zhao He because I was often away from home and she couldn't stand the loneliness. Gina quickly regretted it and wanted to break off her relationship with Zhao He, but Zhao He disagreed and kept harassing Gina. Gina was afraid I would find out, so she didn't dare to say anything.”

Hearing this, I subconsciously glared at Weng Gina. She guiltily avoided my gaze. There are many cases like this where a resentful woman is seduced by her husband's friend. It takes two to tango. Zhao He is certainly hateful, but Weng Gina bears even more responsibility.

Xie Dongguo took a breath and continued, "After the affair was exposed, Zhao He disappeared for nearly two years. I no longer hated Gina; after all, it was my negligence on her part. Gina also promised not to have any further contact with Zhao He, and our relationship was restored. Anqi and Annie both started junior high school. Seeing my two daughters growing more and more beautiful, I was full of ambition and devoted myself wholeheartedly to the company. I wanted to create a happy future for my two daughters."

He paused, then Xie Dongguo said sadly, "Unexpectedly, misfortune struck. During a nationwide anti-tax evasion investigation, I was found to have engaged in tax evasion and was immediately arrested. Not only was I fined, but I also had to serve five years in prison. Gina was very anxious and begged everyone she could, but to no avail. I was desperate at the time. The company was in its development stage, and if I went to prison for five years, the company would definitely collapse. Just then, Zhao He came to my door, saying he could help me get out of prison, and unconditionally."

"I was skeptical, but since it was unconditional, I agreed to help him." Xie Dongguo smiled bitterly. "Unexpectedly, Zhao He got me out of prison in just three days, and even the charge of tax evasion was dropped. I was shocked. After I got out, I invited him to dinner. During the meal, I asked him what was going on, and it turned out that he had become a deputy director of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Shangning City. It is said that he has a lot of power. Zhao He even said that there is nothing in Shangning that he cannot do."

"Sure enough, Zhao He could easily resolve any troubles or disputes the company encountered. Not only that, Zhao He also used his connections to get Qizheng Group many preferential national policies, quotas, and loans. To be fair, Zhao He deserves a lot of credit for Qizheng Group's development to its current size. But not long after, I discovered that Gina was having an affair with Zhao He again. I had no choice but to talk to Zhao He and ask him to stop touching Gina. But Zhao He refused outright. I was furious and went to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to report him. But I never expected that I would be the one to suffer. One day after get off work, I was inexplicably tied up by several burly men and put in an ambulance. I was sent directly to a mental hospital. I suffered terribly there, and it was worse than death. I almost died."

“Of course Gina didn’t want to see me die, so she begged Zhao He. Zhao He then took the opportunity to blackmail me, demanding half of the company’s shares. At that time, we were really terrified. I couldn’t bear the torment in the mental hospital, so I quickly agreed to Zhao He’s conditions. From then on, Zhao He became the master of my house. He could come and go as he pleased. I even became Zhao He’s employee. Although he couldn’t directly manage the company, he could dismiss me at any time and kick me out of the company.”

Xie Dongguo became more and more indignant as he spoke: “What’s even more hateful is that Zhao He also took a fancy to An Qi. Three years ago, Zhao He got divorced, and An Qi married him. I tried to stop An Qi from marrying Zhao He, but An Qi said…” "That's it. As long as she becomes Zhao He's legitimate wife, the Qizheng Group will still belong to the Xie family in the future. Therefore, Anqi has taken contraceptive measures and will never bear Zhao He a child."

I was shocked: "So, Anqi is just wasting time with Zhao He, seeing who dies first?"

Xie Dongguo smiled bitterly: "That's right, Anqi has a clear advantage."

I was dumbfounded: "This is unbelievable!"

Xie Dongguo gritted his teeth: "There's no other way. The common people can't fight against the officials. We definitely can't beat Zhao He, so we have to resort to this tactic. The most urgent thing now is to protect Annie and prevent her from marrying Zhao He. Otherwise, my Xie family will only be able to bear children for Zhao He."

"Does Annie know about these things?"

I scratched my head, the situation was utterly absurd and yet desperate.

Xie Dongguo shook his head and lowered his voice, "Annie doesn't know, this secret has been kept from her for as long as possible. Before, we even secretly allowed Annie to go to bars, hoping she could find a boyfriend soon. But things didn't go as planned. The ones Annie liked, we didn't like, and the ones we liked, Annie didn't like. We finally found two or three that everyone liked, but then Zhao He interfered and drove them away. We were so anxious."

I nodded slightly, thinking, no wonder Anqi was in such a hurry to introduce me to Annie, so that's the reason. Looking at the silent Xie Anqi, I asked curiously, "Anqi, don't you hate Zhao He?"

Xie Anqi blinked her beautiful eyes and said slowly, "Like my mother, when I'm powerless to resist, I can only silently endure it. After enduring it for a long time, I got used to it. Zhao He is good to me, he accommodates me in everything. He makes the decisions on big things, and he goes along with me on small things. The humiliation in the family is a family scandal to me, and I don't want to publicize it. It's just that I heard Zhao He is going to marry Annie, and Annie doesn't like Zhao He very much, so my parents and I decided to find a man with a good background who is suitable for Annie."

"So you chose me?" I rubbed my nose hard.

Xie Anqi smiled gently and said, "At first, I chose Chen Zihe from your Discipline Inspection Commission. He's good-looking, and his height and temperament are a good match for Annie. His family background and financial situation are also very good. Unfortunately, after observing him for a while, I found out that Chen Zihe is a spoiled brat with a bad reputation in Yuanjing, so I quickly gave up on him. That day, I saw you in Zhao He's office and felt that you and Annie were a better match."

Her beautiful eyes swept over, and Xie Anqi spoke with the intonation of a storyteller: "I originally planned to observe you for ten days or half a month before making a decision, but I unexpectedly met you after I finished working out in Shangning that day. You helped me get rid of some thugs who were bothering me, and I thought you were quite righteous. Afterwards, you took me back to Yuanjing, and I found that you are quite considerate and caring. Annie's personality needs a man like you the most, so I started thinking about finding you." "I'll discuss it with my parents and introduce you to Annie. Perhaps it's fate that Annie rushed to Yuanjing because of a casual text message I sent her, and just happened to meet you at the Maple Forest Hotel. It seems like destiny had ordained you to meet, so I'll go with the flow and have you take Annie home."

At this point, Xie Anqi's face lit up with excitement: "Dad, Mom, there's something you don't know yet—Li Zhonghan saved Annie."

Xie Dongguo and Weng Jina exchanged bewildered glances. Xie Anqi giggled and vividly recounted how I rescued Xie Annie from the Nightclub that night. She wasn't directly involved; she relied entirely on Annie's account and my own. But Xie Anqi's articulation was excellent; she spoke fluently and vividly, occasionally embellishing the story, portraying me as a chivalrous and righteous young man.

I chuckled dryly, secretly pleased.

After Xie Anqi finished speaking, she gave me two adoring glances, and my heart fluttered.

Xie Dongguo, exasperated, launched into a tirade: "Why did you only tell us about something this big now? I was wondering why Annie wasn't staying at a hotel, but at an office of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Turns out there were so many twists and turns."

Xie Anqi sighed softly: "Zhao He told me to keep it from you."

Weng Jina was unexpectedly excited: "Zhao He doesn't want us to be grateful to Director Li, and he doesn't want Annie to get close to Director Li. In short, he's worried about Director Li."

Raising an eyebrow, Weng Jina's tone was firmer than ever before: "Zhonghan, I've decided to let Annie marry you, unless you don't like my Annie."

Instantly, all three of them turned their gazes towards me. I rubbed my hands together, embarrassed, and said: "Annie is naturally beautiful, how could I not like her? It's just that I'm already married, and I'm afraid it would be unfair to Annie."

"It won't be unfair. You saved her." Weng Jina's tone remained firm. She looked at Xie Dongguo, seemingly seeking his opinion. Xie Dongguo smiled without speaking, only nodding slightly. Xie Anqi also nodded.

I felt a surge of joy, but then my face fell. "Your uncle and aunt can decide on Annie's matter. My concern right now is for Anqi. What will happen to her? What will happen to you? What will happen to Qizheng Group?"

Xie Anqi looked puzzled. Weng Jina, who was beside me, briefly recounted what had happened at Zhao He's house. Xie Anqi's face paled, and she exclaimed, "It's over, it's over! It's hard to clean up this mess."

Seeing his daughter's panic, Xie Dongguo suddenly became anxious. "Director Li, I don't want to lose Qizheng Group. I've poured my heart and soul into this company. If you can get my half of the shares back from Zhao He..." "I'll give the remaining shares to Annie. Zhao He is in good health; if he doesn't die in thirty or fifty years, we'll die before him, dying with regrets. Anyway, I have no children. If you marry Annie, you'll be the owner of the Qizheng Group."

I said with a bitter smile, "If we take back half the shares, Zhao He will definitely take his anger out on Anqi. Wouldn't that be like sending Anqi into a fire pit?"

Xie Dongguo was overjoyed upon hearing this, "Good! You can think of Anqi, which proves you have a kind heart. Don't worry, if we can really take back the shares, Anqi will divorce Zhao He immediately."

I looked at Xie Anqi, but she looked helpless. Living like a chess piece, how desolate that is.

Weng Jina asked worriedly, "What if he pulls another stunt and sends you to a mental hospital again?"

Xie Dongguo was taken aback, then deflated like a punctured balloon. All eyes turned to me again. I wasn't stupid. Xie Dongguo and Weng Jina's coordinated attack was somewhat of a provocation; they were pinning their hopes on me, and I couldn't let them down. The benefits were incredibly tempting: two exceptional sisters, a vast business empire, a wealth empire. I coughed and whispered, "Then let's send him to a mental hospital first." "The hospital."

Xie Dongguo grabbed my hand excitedly, his eyes wide open: "If it works, I'm willing to pay any price."

I held Xie Anqi's small hand with my other hand and said seriously: "I want to confirm again, Anqi, are you willing to send Zhao He to a mental hospital?"

Xie Anqi sighed softly and said woodenly: "Humans are not plants or trees, how can they be without feelings? I've been with him for several years, and I have some feelings for him. Although I'm reluctant, Zhao He's life cannot be compared to my parents' and my sister's life. Li Zhonghan, go ahead and do it." 02-20
Chapter 3

Weng Jina's hand also reached out, and the four of us intertwined our hands, witnessing our unity and our vows. Everyone was very excited and chatted for a long time, mostly about the Xie sisters' lives. I roughly understood their family situation. They were very sensible and didn't inquire about my family affairs, only knowing that I was married and a young cadre sent by the central government to work in the local area.

"It's late, let's rest. I'm a little sleepy. Dongguo has to go to the company tomorrow, and if he doesn't rest well, he'll be listless all day."

Weng Jina yawned, her posture charming and languid, making my heart flutter. I quickly agreed, "Okay, then Uncle and Aunt can stay in one room, Anqi and Annie can sleep together, and I can sleep on the sofa."

"I'm sorry to trouble Zhonghan." Weng Jina felt bad.

I repeatedly said it was nothing, and Xie Anqi giggled, praising, "Mom, you call me Zhonghan, it sounds quite natural."

I was startled, thinking that Xie Anqi had discovered my affair with Weng Jina. After a moment's thought, I understood what Xie Anqi meant. She also wanted to call me that like Weng Jina, but was too embarrassed to say it directly, so she tested me indirectly. I went along with it and said, "From now on, everyone can call me Zhonghan. Calling me Director Li is too formal."

"Hehe..."

Xie Anqi chuckled, said goodnight to me, and went into the master bedroom. Weng Jina took a bottle of purified water from the refrigerator and also pulled Xie Dongguo and his wife into another bedroom. The living room was quiet.

How could I sleep? I wanted to sneak out to see He Fu, but I was worried it would be too late, and the Xie family would think I was acting suspiciously. I felt unsafe. Extremely bored, I simply sat cross-legged on the sofa and silently recited the Thirty-Six Character Mantra. Instantly, my senses became clear, but there was no sound from either bedroom, so I couldn't hear anything. I quickly focused on my internal energy cultivation and soon entered a state of complete absorption. When I opened my eyes, I was dumbfounded. It turned out that Weng Jina was opening the refrigerator. What surprised me was not that she was opening the refrigerator, but that she was only wearing a bra and panties, her sexy figure fully displayed, and the two layers of fat on her lower abdomen were also very attractive.

"Ah." Weng Jina gasped softly when she realized I had opened my eyes. Although we had made love many times before, things had changed. Weng Jina actually covered her private parts with her arms, embarrassed, and said, "I'm a little thirsty, I want some water. Dongguo just took his medicine and drank the whole bottle."

"Sure, don't be shy."

I smiled, admiring Weng Jina's beauty. Having just finished my training, my crotch was erect, and I felt energetic. Weng Jina's fair skin aroused me; the sexiness of her bra was no less than that of First lingerie. For some reason, the scene of Weng Jina being raped by Zhao He kept flashing in my mind, refusing to leave.

"You were practicing?"

Weng Jina freed her arm from covering her ample breasts, took a bottle of water from the refrigerator, and her alluring eyes kept drifting towards my crotch. I had changed into shorts and a tank top, making my bulge easily visible. My lust quickly ignited at Weng Jina's presence.

"Finished training." I smiled ambiguously, my eyes full of anticipation.

Weng Jina blushed and said shyly, "I'm going back to my bedroom."

"Wait."

I called out to Weng Jina. She paused, standing still, her hand covering her genitals awkwardly, wanting to let go but not letting go, looking like she was masturbating. I was burning with desire and pointed to Weng Jina's hair, whispering, "There's something in your hair."

"What is it?"

Weng Jina finally let go of her hand covering her genitals and touched her hair. After touching it a few times, she couldn't feel anything. Her beautiful eyes swept over me, a little puzzled. I beckoned to her to come closer. She blinked and suddenly understood my thoughts. Her charming eyes drifted towards the two bedroom doors. After a slight hesitation, she put the bottled water in her hand on the coffee table and slowly walked towards me. There were no extra slippers in the room, so Weng Jina could only wear her high heels. I sat on the sofa and looked up at her. She looked very tall, and her mature womanly charm was so strong that it could melt steel. I sighed inwardly: No wonder Zhao He was so infatuated with her.

"I don't know what it is, maybe the bed was a bit dirty and got some dust on your head. Let me brush it off for you."

I gestured for Weng Jina to lower her head. She looked alluring, glanced at the two bedroom doors, and slowly bent down, her hair cascading down like a waterfall, revealing her full, white breasts. I got hard, really hard. Looking at her alluring face and luscious lips, how could I control myself? I stretched out my arms and pulled Weng Jina into my embrace. With two soft clicks, her high heels fell off, and her entire voluptuous body straddled mine, her breasts pressing against my lips.

"Is there dust on your head and dust on your chest too?" Weng Jina asked with a chuckle.

"There's a very big speck of dust," I said with a mischievous grin.

Weng Jina lifted her full breasts and softly asked, "Where?"

I opened my mouth lustfully and took the thin lace bra into my mouth. Through the lace, the hard nipples seemed quite chewy. I gently closed my teeth and took a bite: "This is it..."

A moan escaped my lips, and her warm, delicate body immediately enveloped me. My huge member was pulled out by her jade-like hands, and the warm, moist depths enveloped the glans. I couldn't see this scene because her body was pressed tightly against mine; I could only feel it. Her fleshy buttocks slowly lowered, and my huge member entered her tight, fleshy opening inch by inch. The writhing flesh squeezed the shaft hard. I breathed deeply, enjoying the indescribable pleasure. With a soft moan, my huge member was completely swallowed.

"Oh, so thick," Weng Jina trembled.

I pinched and kneaded her buttocks vigorously: "So horny."

Weng Jina came over with a flirtatious look: "It's all your fault."

"Me?"

Weng Jina nodded slightly, her gaze affectionate: "I heard from Angie that you saved Annie, and I got wet, I really want to do it with you..."

I blinked sharply: "So you deliberately came out to find water?"

Weng Jina giggled, her fleshy buttocks swaying, and she coaxed: "Do you want to?"

My bones went weak, and my hands brazenly caressed her smooth white flesh: "I want to do it with you next to your husband."

Weng Jina moaned: "Oh, I want to too."

"Did he take sleeping pills?" I asked excitedly.

Weng Jina instantly understood my intention, her eyes flashing with a bewitching light, and she nodded: "I ate it."

"Hold me tight."

I grinned mischievously, bringing my arms together to hug her delicate body tightly. I slowly stood up, and Weng Jina, understanding the situation, wrapped her arms around my neck like a snake. As soon as I stood up, her legs wrapped tightly around my waist. My huge member penetrated deep, reaching the very core of her flower. I took a step forward, and my huge member thrust in and out, rubbing incessantly inside her vagina.

Weng Jina whispered in my ear, "Oh, don't go too fast, I want to climax on the bed."

Pushing open the bedroom door, I casually turned on the light. Xie Dongguo on the bed was snoring softly. I was both excited and nervous. Unlike last time, this time not only were the Xie sisters next door, but the bed Xie Dongguo was sleeping on was much smaller than his own, barely big enough for three people to sleep side-by-side. I slowly walked over, gently placed Weng Jina on the bed, and whispered, "Are you sure your husband won't wake up?"

Weng Jina wiggled her hips, swallowing back the huge object that almost slipped out of her vagina. "I can't be sure. He was very excited just now, so he took an extra sleeping pill. He's probably sleeping even more soundly now."

I chuckled lewdly and kissed her lips. "So, he doesn't know how I do it to you?"

Weng Jina giggled. "But it can't be too crazy."

I clumsily climbed onto the bed, carefully pushing Weng Jina's body towards the pillow. She moved her fleshy hips from side to side, and soon her head was on the pillow. I parted her breasts... I frantically rubbed and kneaded her breasts, and as my massive member throbbed, I took her tongue into my mouth, my breath coming in short gasps. I murmured, "You're the one who drives me crazy, Gina, I love you."

Gina glanced at the sleeping Xie Dongguo and moaned, "Oh, I love you too, Annie loves you too. Your thing is so thick, Annie's going to have a hard time in the future."

I passionately kissed her large, white breasts, my lower abdomen tightening, and thrust in rapidly: "Annie can't take it anymore, you can help Annie a bit."

Gina looked nervously at Xie Dongguo, her delicate body following my movements. The bed creaked slightly as it twitched and swayed. Xie Dongguo, who was fast asleep, suddenly started talking in his sleep. Weng Jina quickly hugged me, signaling me not to move. My heart was pounding, and I dared not move. Only when Xie Dongguo started snoring again did Weng Jina and I breathe a sigh of relief. She looked at me with her big, watery eyes and whispered, "If you want me to share the burden, I will. I'm willing to do whatever you want, but..." Weng Jina trailed off, her watery eyes pleading.

A thought struck me, and I whispered, "Do you want me to let Zhao He go?"

Weng Jina chuckled softly, looked up and kissed me, praising, "So clever."

I was puzzled. "Just now you kept saying you supported me sending Zhao He to a mental hospital."

Weng Jina said, "I said that for Dong Guo's benefit, to make him feel better."

She sighed softly, her jade-like hand gently stroking my face, her nails leaving soft, tender marks. "You already know about our family affairs, and I'll tell you everything. Zhao He and I have been together for almost twenty years. He's not a bad person. As for being philandering and greedy, what man in the world isn't lustful and greedy? No matter how many women Zhao He has, they can't compare to how many Dong Guo has. What successful man doesn't have multiple wives and concubines? Take you, Li Zhonghan, for example; you probably have so many women you can't even count them all."

I said awkwardly, "My women and I truly love each other."

Weng Jina chuckled, "To be honest, the feelings between Zhao He and me aren't fake. He really likes me, and I like him too. Especially when Anqi and Annie were little, Zhao He practically became their father. Dongguo is busy with his career, sometimes I don't see him for half a year. You could say Dongguo is neither a good husband nor a good father; he's just a successful entrepreneur. In my eyes, Zhao He is even more important than Dongguo."

I was deeply moved by her words. After thinking about it carefully, I realized that what Weng Jina said made sense. What would a woman be like if she didn't see her husband for half a year, especially if it was the norm? It's not hard to imagine that as long as this woman has emotions and desires, she would almost certainly cheat. I put my index finger into Weng Jina's small mouth and said softly, "I understand."

Weng Jina's eyes lit up, and she gently sucked on my finger with her small mouth, "In this life, there are only three men I truly love: Dongguo, Zhao He, and you."

"What should I do now?"

I moved gently, faster and faster, the small bed beneath me creaking. Perhaps it was the direct thrusting, but Weng Jina's body trembled as if electrocuted. She unhooked her bra and then pulled off my vest, engaging in a fierce battle with me. The sounds of our smacking were dense, and the small bed creaked along with it. My pores stood on end; I was so worried that Xie Dongguo beside me would wake up. After thrusting more than thirty times, Weng Jina and I stopped simultaneously because we could no longer hear Xie Dongguo's snoring. God, this was so stimulating!

Weng Jina wrapped her arms around my neck, her eyes filled with seductive allure: "If we can get back that half of the company's shares, as long as Annie doesn't marry Zhao He, Dongguo's anger will subside, and he won't want to kill Zhao He."

"What about Anqi?" I asked.

Weng Jina said, "As long as her dad isn't angry anymore, Anqi is very easy to talk to."

I asked suspiciously, "Giving up shares and abandoning Annie, will Zhao He be willing?"

"Sigh." Weng Jina sighed softly, revealing her bottom line: "You decide for yourself, as long as no one dies."

"I understand."

The thrusting resumed, this time more intense, and Weng Jina groaned loudly, "Oh..."

"Is mine thicker, or is Zhao He's thicker?" I kissed her passionately.

Weng Jina eagerly responded, "You're one of a kind. If the women over there at Meisha knew you had this to offer, they'd be in a frenzy. They'd be chasing after you like crazy. Chengcheng even called me today, saying she missed you."

"So popular?"

I said smugly. Her snow-white breasts quickly deformed in my hands, and my large penis violently pounded into her wanton cunt, making a loud slapping sound that echoed throughout the entire bedroom. Weng Jina's jade-like legs accidentally brushed against Xie Dongguo's body, and her snoring stopped immediately. But the crucial moment had arrived. Weng Jina was convulsing, her cunt was contracting, and her gushing love juice soaked her thick pubic hair. I couldn't stop thrusting; I couldn't even slow down.

Weng Jina opened her small mouth, twisted her body, and tilted her chin back: "Oh, it's so deep, so comfortable, I can't take it anymore..."

For the first time, I felt like a thief, not stealing things, but stealing a woman. Her husband was sound asleep right next to me, and I was making love with his woman, shamelessly imitating her. What if her husband woke up? Oh, no "what ifs," only "thank goodness." The moment of utter devastation had passed. Fortunately, Xie Dongguo wasn't awakened, and his snoring resumed. I slipped out of the bedroom like a thief.

I took two bottles of purified water from the refrigerator, drank them in one gulp, and sweat soaked through the vest I put on again. I turned off the light, lay down on the sofa, and savored that intoxicating scene. The only flaw was that I hadn't ejaculated. But that didn't matter. As long as my penis was being rubbed, I could still get intense pleasure, just like a woman masturbating. Even without an orgasm, one can still enjoy sexual pleasure.

Suddenly, I heard soft footsteps. My nerves tensed, and with a snap, the living room light blew on. I sat up as if electrocuted, thinking it was Weng Jina, but it was Xie Anqi. Dressed in a white shirt and white sweatpants, she stood like a white sculpture in the light, her lips pursed. Her captivating eyes were fixed on me angrily—or rather, on the ground beside my feet. I looked down and my scalp tingled. I cursed under my breath, staring at the empty plastic bottle on the coffee table.

I said awkwardly, "Anqi, are you thirsty too?"

Xie Anqi slowly walked up to me, her angry gaze filled with intense contempt. "So, you and Zhao He are no different. Birds of a feather flock together."

She gracefully squatted down, picked up two delicate high heels from beside my feet, and sat on the sofa. She slipped the heels onto her feet, checking them from left to right. The heels were just the right length; mother and daughter had the same foot size.

"No, I don't understand what you're saying?" I stammered, my eyes fixed on the jade-like feet in the high heels, Pin Ying's toes quickly igniting my desire.

Xie Anqi smiled coldly, saying slowly, "These shoes were bought with my mother when we went to Hong Kong. They're Lanc?me's spring/summer collection; she has one pair, I have one, different colors, but the same style."

"Very beautiful high heels."

I tried to flash a smile that could charm any young girl, but it had little effect on a mature woman.

Xie Anqi remained icy, her beautiful eyes glancing sideways as she coldly asked, "You're very beautiful too, aren't you?"

"Beautiful." I nodded vigorously, a bitter expression on my face. I couldn't say she wasn't beautiful; I could only say she was beautiful.

Kay Tse remained expressionless, admiring herself a few times before slipping her delicate feet out of her high heels and putting on slippers. These were family slippers; my aunt had only bought one pair, my size. They were at least five sizes too small, like a child wearing adult shoes—cute, but unattractive. Kay Tse bent slightly, picked up one of the high heels, and smelled it, sighing softly, "Looks like I underestimated you. You not only know about high heels, but also about women."

"Anqi..." I was dejected, knowing I'd been exposed.

Sure enough, Kay Tse said coldly, "Don't try to deny it. It's like the earth is shaking! We're right next door. If Annie wasn't drunk, she would have been woken up too. I just want to know if my father is asleep or awake."

"I don't know if he's asleep or awake," I said, hanging my head like a child caught doing something wrong. Actually, I was looking at Kay Tse's feet, my hands hunched over my crotch, trying to conceal my swollen, bulging member.

"Does he snore?" Kay Tse asked.

"How many times did the snoring stop?"

"Several times."

"Sigh." Kay Tse sighed deeply, "I knew Dad was either not sleeping or already awake. When you and Mom were having your fun, Dad was probably watching you."

"How did you know he was awake?" I was shocked, goosebumps rising all over my body.

Kay Tse said, "My dad's insomnia has gotten worse over the past two years. After taking an imported sleeping pill, his sleep improved somewhat. He can sleep very soundly, oblivious to thunder and rain, but if he gets too excited, the sleeping pill doesn't work."

"Ah." I was dumbfounded.

"Don't worry, since my dad didn't stop you, it means he endured it. His greatest strength is his ability to endure." Kay Tse actually comforted me in a tone that mocked Xie Dongguo.

I felt no gratitude towards Kay Tse. Logically, Kay Tse would definitely make some demands next. My biggest fear was that she would want me to leave Annie Xie. I was startled and tentatively whispered, "Anqi, Annie can't know about this."

Kay Tse glanced at me, remained silent for a moment, and said coldly, "Okay, but you have to promise me one thing."

My fear turned to elation, and I hurriedly said, "Tell me, tell me."

Xie Anqi let out a long, soft sigh, and said emotionally, "Actually, I became Lao Zhao's woman when I was sixteen. When I was little, he treated me like a father, doting on me, loving me, and caring for me. Even now that I'm grown up, he still dotes on me, loves me, and cares for me. If I didn't want to, Lao Zhao couldn't force me to marry him, just like Annie. She didn't like Lao Zhao, and Lao Zhao couldn't do anything about it. It's just that Lao Zhao was blinded by greed and insisted on forcing Annie to accept him, which made everyone hate him." She

paused, her beautiful eyes looking at me, a hint of tears glistening in them: "But..." "

I understand," I whispered, "You want me to let Zhao He go?"

Xie Anqi nodded gently and said softly, "I want to talk to him myself when it's light. You'll come with me."

I nodded vigorously, "I'll go with you."

Xie Anqi smiled, her beauty beyond words. Her bright eyes swept across my face a few times before she praised, "Annie said you're very bold, but I think you're very brave."

I was overjoyed and kept giggling, "Bold and brave are almost the same, almost the same."

Xie Anqi's face turned sly, "But I think you're not bold enough."

"For example?"

I looked at Xie Anqi in surprise, thinking: I'm almost incredibly bold, isn't that bold enough?

Kay Tse giggled, her face flushed, and said, "You know."

I wasn't stupid; Kay Tse's hint made perfect sense to me. My heart felt as sweet as if I'd eaten honey. I shifted my position, almost pressing my body against Kay Tse's, my mouth trembling with excitement: "I already touched your butt that day and kissed your wound, I can't just flirt with you in broad daylight..."

Before I could finish, Kay Tse's expression changed drastically, and she immediately interrupted: "What did you say? Shut up! I meant you should be bolder with Annie, just in case things get complicated."

Her delicate body trembled, her beautiful face already pale with anger: "Really..." "You scoundrel! You lied to me, saying you were bitten by a snake, then assaulted me. Not only that, you even tried to harass me! You're so disgusting! If you hadn't saved me before, I would never have introduced Annie to you!"

It was as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over my head and onto my shoes. I was instantly stunned. I hadn't expected to be so presumptuous. I felt embarrassed and disappointed; my heroic image had been tarnished. I didn't want to be a hero anymore, so I simply confessed: "I'm sorry, I didn't save you. I know those thugs. I deliberately arranged for them to harass you, and then I stepped in to rescue you, staging a 'hero saves the damsel in distress' drama. The real purpose, of course, was you."

"Ah!"

Xie Anqi's eyes widened, her breathing suddenly quickened, and she swayed precariously, her delicate body about to collapse. I was startled and caught her in my arms with lightning speed. She let out a soft moan, raised her small hand, pressed her temple, and said painfully, "It's not true, it can't be such a coincidence. You said those things on purpose to upset me, didn't you?"

I hadn't expected Xie Anqi to react so strongly, and I secretly regretted my actions. I asked softly, "Do you want me to save you?"

Xie Anqi frowned slightly, and said reproachfully... "Of course," I said, "women always hope to be protected by men."

Chapter Four:

I couldn't bear it, so I nodded vigorously, "Alright then, I was just trying to annoy you."

Xie Anqi pushed me away angrily, "How can you be so forceful? Yes or no, it's either yes or no. No, you have to swear, swear you saved me."

Helplessly, I half-raised my left hand, my expression solemn, "I... I swear, I really didn't save you. I know those thugs. Oh, no, no, they weren't thugs, they were pretending to be thugs."

"Li Zhonghan..."

Xie Anqi gritted her teeth in anger, and suddenly pounced on me, her pink fists raining down on me. I grinned crookedly, stretched out my arms, and hugged Xie Anqi. We rolled around on the sofa together. She hit me and bit me like crazy, her sharp nails scratching my skin. I retaliated, kneading her breasts and pinching her buttocks with my big hands. Several times I even kissed her fragrant lips. Of course, I didn't dare to kiss her deeply, in case I bit off her tongue.

Finally, Kay Tse, who was panting heavily, stopped her frenzy and was held in my arms like a little bird. When I looked closely at her shirt, I noticed two protruding points on her chest. Recalling when I was groping her earlier, I realized that I hadn't felt any bra or anything like that. I could conclude that Kay Tse was not wearing anything under her shirt. This doesn't mean that Kay Tse was promiscuous; most women sleep without underwear.

I hesitated, wondering whether to be "brave" or not. Touching her randomly when I was trembling was one thing, but touching her

now was a different matter. Reason and impulse were battling, and the scales were gradually tipping towards reason. But suddenly, I remembered something Kay Tse said: "Like my mother, once I am powerless to resist, I silently endure it..." At this moment, Kay Tse was at her weakest. This was a golden opportunity, and my mind raced. My inner impulse inexplicably grew stronger again. I gritted my teeth, hugged her body tightly with one hand, and quickly lifted Kay Tse's shirt with the other. Wow, what a big white breast, dazzlingly white, full and high. Without the slightest hesitation, my hand grabbed it.

Xie Anqi let out a soft moan but was powerless to resist, letting me fondle her two enormous breasts. The feel was incomparable, smooth and tender, the nipples pink like newly opened petals, firm and bouncy. In terms of size, color, and feel, they were comparable to Xiao Jun's large breasts. I finally understood that Xiao Jun's bust size was 91 centimeters.

"No!"

Xie Anqi cried out, trembling. Her snow-white breasts were gently kneaded by me. She resisted a few times but gave up. Just as she said, unable to resist, she silently endured. I was overjoyed and became even more unrestrained, constantly pinching and kneading her pink and tender nipples. After rubbing them a dozen times, the pink nipples hardened. Xie Anqi looked up at me, her eyes innocent yet hazy, her delicate lips trembling, whether she wanted to speak or moan, I didn't know.

I lowered my head and kissed her lips: "Anqi, you are so beautiful."

"Don't touch me anymore..." Xie Anqi pleaded pitifully.

I instantly lost control, frantically plunging my tongue into Kay Tse's small mouth. Regardless of her wishes, I only knew how to suck. Finally, I pried open her teeth and frantically held her tongue in my mouth, my hands kneading and sucking harder. Kay Tse let out a painful groan, her mouth opening even wider, making it easier for me to tease her oral cavity. I rubbed her teeth, sucking on her little tongue like eating noodles.

Kay Tse's head tilted back higher and higher, until finally, I kissed her almost vertically at a ninety-degree angle. In my frenzied mind, I vaguely recalled the classic kissing movie poster of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara, as if I were Rhett Butler and Kay Tse was Scarlett O'Hara. Her delicate breath wafted from her nose, and her half-closed eyes shone with an unusual light—either ecstasy or despair. Ecstasy was certainly wonderful, but even despair held a glimmer of hope. A despairing woman is prone to yielding to a man.

My hand slid down her fair abdomen and touched her dense pubic hair. Kay Tse's breathing quickened, but she still didn't resist. Perhaps the word "resistance" had become blurred in her mind. She was responding to me, her little tongue entwining with mine. The interaction was intertwined, and heat was spreading. My fingers dug into her warm, moist place, declaring a certain possession.

Kay Tse was in pain, her delicate brows furrowed as she twisted her body. Her soft little hands gripped my arm, and she uttered two indistinct words again: "No."

At this moment, a woman saying no doesn't necessarily mean no, but a man definitely wants it. I was incredibly hard, my movements gentle yet forceful. The sweatpants were easily pulled down, revealing her bare buttocks. A piece of light-colored lace clung to her smooth hips. As I continued to pull down the sweatpants, her firm, fair thighs appeared in my peripheral vision. My impulse was overwhelming, my passion burning like fire. My massive member broke free of its restraints and stood erect. Kay Tse was so sensitive; she sensed the danger. She, who had always been as docile as a lamb, became anxious, panting heavily, her little hands desperately pulling at the sweatpants.

I didn't want to make a big fuss, but I didn't want to give up the easy prey. On a whim, I turned my fingers back to her vagina and thrust my middle finger into her. Kay Tse felt like she had been electrocuted and let out a muffled groan. She was powerless again. I continued to thrust a dozen times, making Kay Tse feel dizzy. With my free hands, I quickly took off her sweatpants and stripped off her lace bra as well.

Her bare lower body was covered in neat patches of pubic hair, her long, slender legs trembling. I pressed down on her, kissing her passionately, then used my knee to pry open her beautiful legs. My large, egg-shaped glans, with astonishing force, pressed against her wetness. Xie Anqi suddenly opened her eyes, pitifully saying, "No..."

Before she could finish speaking, her delicate body writhed as if electrocuted, her captivating eyes filled with terror, her head shaking frantically. I dared not release her small mouth, kissing her desperately, afraid she would cry out. With a thrust of my lower abdomen, my large glans penetrated her tight, fleshy opening, and she groaned again. Two tears rolled down Xie Anqi's cheeks. Tears streamed down her face, then a third, a fourth…

My heart remained as firm as a rock, unmoved by the tears. My massive member continued to penetrate deeper, encountering resistance. I pulled out slightly, then thrust in again. After several thrusts, I finally reached the deepest part of her flesh. Annoyed by the resistance, I continued forward, inserting my 25-centimeter-long member completely. Xie Anqi's moans grew louder, saliva spilling from her lips. I didn't care about pity; I adjusted my position and began thrusting, pumping more than a dozen times before stopping. Deep inside her, my member bounced incessantly.

I released her wet, slippery mouth, gently kneading her large breasts with a wicked grin.

Xie Anqi lay silently, like a puppet, her eyes brimming with tears. I savored this stunning beauty while trying to coax her. Perhaps she truly hated me; Xie Anqi refused to speak to me. Desperate, I resorted to shameless tactics: "Anqi, I'm going to cum. Can I cum inside?"

Xie Anqi angrily retorted, "Don't cum inside!"

"Okay."

Thank goodness, Xie Anqi finally spoke to me. I suppressed a laugh, gently kissed her exquisite breasts, and softly said, "I promise I won't cum inside, but you have to talk to me. I like you, I really like you. You can definitely feel it."

Xie Anqi coldly replied, "I don't need your liking. You're worse than Zhao He. I regret it, I regret introducing you to Anqi, I regret bringing you into my house."

I hooked her captivating chin, grinning wickedly, "You mean you brought a wolf into the house?"

"Worse than a wolf." Xie Anqi shook off my hand.

I chuckled and said, "Don't jump to conclusions. You'll discover my many good qualities slowly. I was wrong about what happened today, but I never intended to use such despicable means to possess you. You were wrong first." "

What did I do wrong?"

Xie Anqi frowned deeply. She had unknowingly fallen into my trap. As long as she spoke, I would win. My huge member was inserted into her tight flesh, making my pores stand on end with pleasure.

I rolled my eyes and said seriously, "I just tripped and fell, and you're all laughing at me. I'm angry."

Upon hearing this, Xie Anqi's tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed, a fleeting, almost imperceptible smile flashing across her beautiful face. She bit her red lips tightly, trying her best to suppress it, but I saw it clearly. I remained calm and continued with a bitter, complaining expression, "You can laugh all you want, I don't really blame you. Anyone would laugh when they see someone fall so miserably, I understand. But I begged you to stop laughing the whole way here, and you kept laughing. I lost all face. You know, Xie Anqi, you laughed the most, you laughed for a whole hour!"

Xie Anqi desperately tried to hold it in, her charming eyes blinking rapidly, "Did I laugh for that long?"

I said seriously, "Of course." "

Xie Anqi almost bit her red lips raw: 'Are you even a man? So petty and narrow-minded! Even if we laugh at you, you should be magnanimous and not hold it against us. How can you harbor resentment and retaliate against me like this? So many men beg us to laugh, and we might not even laugh. You should feel honored to be able to laugh at you!'

This was a classic example of a woman's sophistry, and of course, I wouldn't argue with her this time. I nodded vigorously: 'Yes, yes, yes, that's why I regret it now. I asked you if I could ejaculate inside, and you said no, so I didn't. See, I'm quite sincere.'

Xie Anqi couldn't help but burst out laughing, her small fist pounding at me: 'Please don't ejaculate inside!'

I was overjoyed. The beauty smiled; anything was negotiable. "

I asked in a low voice, "During the fertile period?"

Xie Anqi scolded, "No matter what period it is, you can't ejaculate inside."

I asked again, "Then where should I ejaculate?"

Xie Anqi said angrily, "I don't care where you ejaculate, you'd better not ejaculate, pull it out right now."

I nodded vigorously, "Okay, okay, I'll pull it out, I'll pull it out right now."

When Xie Anqi heard this, her expression was a little strange. I straightened my upper body, tightened my lower abdomen, and slowly pulled out my big meat stick. When it was almost pulled to the entrance, I thrust it back in forcefully. Xie Anqi let out a muffled groan, "Ouch."

I suppressed my laughter and said very seriously, "What's wrong? The suction inside you is very strong. Wait a minute, I'll pull it out again." As I said this, I pretended to pull it out again, and when it was just pulled to the entrance, my big meat stick was thrust back in heavily again.

"Ouch." Xie Anqi trembled all over, and her face changed.

"Looks like this is a bit troublesome." I muttered to myself.

Xie Anqi gritted her teeth in anger: "Li Zhonghan, I hate you so much..."

"But I love you so much."

I chuckled and lifted Xie Anqi's two beautiful legs, sincerely praising, "You're so beautiful, your figure is perfect, but that's not the point. The point is that you have a pair of super beautiful little feet. To be honest, the reason I raped you is because of your two feet."

"What are you doing? Put my feet down!"

Xie Anqi was both ashamed and anxious, raising her jade legs high, naturally exposing her private parts. My huge penis was inserted into them, making her look even more lewd. I took the opportunity to thrust, my thick penis going in and out of her tender flesh. Xie Anqi moaned, no longer caring about her beautiful legs, and closed her eyes slightly as she groaned.

I grasped her two tiny feet and exclaimed excitedly, "My God, what beautiful jade feet!"

I stuck out my tongue and licked one of her feet. Her feet were snow-white and full, with no visible veins. Her soles were pink and smooth. I lowered one of her beautiful legs and focused on playing with one foot, spreading her five jade-like toes apart and taking them into my mouth one by one, gently sucking on them. At most, I would take all five toes in one gulp, my tongue passing between them.

Xie Anqi cried out, "Ahhh, don't lick! Put it down! You're disgusting! Oh..."

I not only licked and played with her feet, but I also kept thrusting into her vagina. The fluid gushed out, making my thrusting smoother. I liked this beautiful young woman with jade feet even more. To get Xie Anqi, I had to defeat Zhao He. My mind raced. I temporarily released her feet and slowly jumped onto Xie Anqi, even stopping my thrusting for a moment. Xie Anqi opened her beautiful eyes, her face as red as the sunset.

I said softly, "Anqi, Zhao He definitely hasn't kissed your feet. He hasn't even noticed your most beautiful spot, which proves he doesn't appreciate you. His love for you isn't real; he only wants your family's money. He seduced your mother for money. His concern and affection for you are all just a facade, something he does for your mother's benefit. As for his love for you, it's because you're beautiful; any man would be attracted to you. You can try telling him that if Zhao He is willing to return half of the company's shares to your father, you can marry Annie to him. I'm sure he won't. He'd rather not have Annie than lose that half of the shares."

Xie Anqi asked blankly, "What if he gives up that half of the shares?"

I smiled bitterly, "Then I'll withdraw from your family dispute and leave Yuanjing to return to Beijing."

Xie Anqi rolled her eyes at me, "That's not necessary. If Old Zhao is willing to return half of the shares to my father, I'll persuade him not to. Anyway, my father is going to divide the property between me and Annie. My half will be Old Zhao's half, and the rest will all go to Annie. As long as Annie is willing to marry you, I'll still support it."

"Thank you," I smiled.

Knowing that Kay Tse didn't hate me, I kissed her calm red lips and sucked on her delicate tongue. She didn't respond to me, but she didn't resist either. I liked Kay Tse's composure. She quickly forgot about my humiliation. I think I fell in love with her. In order to get her, I had to ruin her relationship with Zhao He.

“What if he refuses to hand over his half of the shares, and even continues to bully your father, monopolize your mother, and force your sister?” I asked directly.

Kay Tse sighed, “If that’s the case, then you can ejaculate inside.” She giggled, then shyly raised her arm to cover her beautiful face.

My blood surged, I straightened up, and once again lifted her beautiful legs—first the left, this time the right. I started kissing her from her calves all the way up to her ankles, licking her rosy soles. Kay Tse moaned, her slender waist slowly swaying like a willow in the wind. Her soft pubic hair was even wetter, making her pink vulva appear so alluring and lewd. My massive member began to slide in and out of her slippery vulva. I spread her five exquisitely sculpted toes, sucking on each one, praising each time, “What beautiful jade feet.”

“Oh,” Kay Tse moaned louder, instinctively covering her mouth with the back of her hand.

I teased her, asking lewdly, "Does it feel good?"

Kay Tse retorted, "You're a pervert."

I grinned mischievously, "You like it."

With a deep thrust, Kay Tse tilted her sexy chin slightly, "Ah, so thick."

"I've been waiting for you to say that for so long, and you're only realizing it now?" I said excitedly.

"You're so annoying."

Xie Anqi blushed deeply, glared at me, and tried to pull her legs back. I grabbed the soles of her feet and said affectionately, "You said you hated me just now, but now you say you hate me. Your hatred has decreased significantly. I believe it won't be long before you fall in love with me." "

Crunch." Xie Anqi frowned and giggled, involuntarily exclaiming, "It itches..."

I asked in a vulgar way, "Is it itchy on your feet, or itchy inside?"

Xie Anqi bit her red lips and whispered two words, "Both itchy."

Oh, I was impulsive. I quickly lowered her beautiful legs and kissed her passionately, roughly tearing off Xie Anqi's shirt. It was the last piece of clothing she wore, and a snow-white, devilish body was fully revealed before my eyes. I frantically ravaged her two large, firm breasts, thrusting wildly beneath her. Her trembling moans lingered in my ears. I slipped my arms under her back, gave her a bear hug, and lifted her onto my lap. Xie Anqi gathered her flowing hair, her two charming eyes filled with tears.

"Help me take off my vest," I pleaded softly.

Xie Anqi hesitated, probably thinking that there was no reason for her to help the man who raped her undress, but she quickly complied, clumsily removing my vest. My thick chest hair caught her eye, but she was more focused on the huge thing inside her. She held onto my shoulders and looked down. I chuckled inwardly, lifted her shapely buttocks, and let Xie Anqi see it clearly.

Her face flushed, and she squatted down, her vulva slowly swallowing the huge thing. She twisted her waist a couple of times, then became too embarrassed to move. I grabbed her large breasts that were hanging in front of me, playing with them while thrusting my huge thing. After a dozen or so thrusts, Xie Anqi began to respond. Her colorful vulva actively swallowed and released the huge thing, gradually increasing the speed, especially when her fingers were intertwined with mine and her body was thrusting. Her expression and posture were completely uninhibited.

Her breasts heaved, her hair swayed, and her moans were so alluring: "Mmm..."

I thought Xie Anqi had a natural talent, an innate resistance to my massive member, but after only a few dozen thrusts, its power had already taken its toll on her. In a moment of carelessness, it touched a sensitive spot deep within her, and Xie Anqi let out a soft moan, collapsing into my arms. I seized the opportunity to kiss her passionately, teasing her: "You're doomed, you've been raped by a man other than your husband."

"You..." Xie Anqi was filled with shame and anger.

I remained unmoved, chuckling wickedly: "Being raped is bad enough, but to feel good about it is shameful. Don't you feel ashamed?"

"I...I want to bite you." Xie Anqi blushed deeply, making a move to bite.

I shook my head and sighed, "You bite a man who makes you feel good, don't you think that's repaying kindness with enmity?"

Hearing this, Xie Anqi stopped biting, her beautiful eyes looking pitiful, "Li Zhonghan, do you want me to beg you?"

I nodded, "Go ahead and beg."

Xie Anqi immediately whispered, "Please."

I grinned mischievously, grabbed her shapely buttocks, and thrust hard, each time penetrating her core. Xie Anqi hugged my neck, moaning, "Oh, I'm begging you not to hurt me, not begging you to be harder..."

I could only use force, laughing as I thrust. Xie Anqi wouldn't let me laugh; instead, she kissed my lips. I used both hands ... Kneading her pert buttocks, my massive member thrust repeatedly into her tight, fleshy opening. Strange noises filled the silent room. Xie Anqi didn't care about being heard; she bravely completed her final thrust, a dozen rapid, forceful strokes, a muffled groan, and collapsed into my arms, her convulsing buttocks shaking. I ruthlessly delivered the final blow, embracing her convulsing hips and thrusting violently upwards. Xie Anqi desperately bit my shoulder, her opening gushing out a hot, warm stream. A jolt of electricity shot through me, and I shuddered violently. In the midst of the intense thrusting, I lost my composure, my pent-up passion erupting and shooting into Xie Anqi's core.

Everything before my eyes seemed to spin. I met with He Fu early this morning

.

She had stood me up last night, and although she appeared calm, she was actually very angry. I used my silver tongue to explain why I had gone to Zhao He's house last night, fiercely accusing him of how he had seized the Xie family's assets, how he had bullied everyone in the Xie family, and how the Xie family had endured such humiliation. Of course, I didn't mention my affairs with the Xie sisters or my ambiguous relationship with Weng Jina.

He Fu was furious upon hearing this, forgave me for standing her up last night, and said she would immediately gather evidence against Zhao He. If the allegations were true, she would definitely take action against him.

"If even the disciplinary inspection leaders are like this, how can there be justice in the areas under their jurisdiction?" He Fu said bitterly.

I nodded in agreement and reported back to her about the meeting with Hu Dacheng. He Fu's eyes lit up with joy: "No wonder there were police sirens everywhere last night. I thought it was some local power deliberately showing us a stunt. So that's it. Zhonghan, well done."

I was quite pleased with myself. My eyes darted around, and I turned my gaze back to Zhao He: "Now that we've confronted Zhao He, there's no point in keeping the Xie family in Yuanjing. I'll send them back to Shangning later. Qiao Yu has already instructed us not to touch Chen Ziyu, so we need to adjust our target and start with Zhao He.

" "Okay." He Fu nodded and gave me a secret message: "

The county party committee standing committee meeting will be held this morning for two consecutive days. I will attend as an observer and let me tell you some news. Zhang Xuebing, the executive deputy county head and member of the county standing committee, and Shi Zhenghong, the deputy director of the county people's congress, were secretly placed under investigation early this morning. This time, the measures taken against the county's high-ranking officials were not carried out through the county discipline inspection commission, but were directly implemented by our Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. The announcement will be made publicly as soon as the county standing committee meeting ends. You should spread this news within the county discipline inspection commission to deter Chen Zihe. Once Chen Zihe knows, he will definitely restrain himself. On the other hand, it is also a stern warning to Zhao He." "

Arrested in the early hours of the morning?" My mind raced, and I suddenly realized, feeling both immense admiration and deep emotion. If I wasn't mistaken, He Fu had waited a long time last night for me to come to her, and she assumed Zhao He was making things difficult for me. In her haste, she resorted to a swift and decisive tactic of "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao," a common tactic in officialdom: you cause me trouble, I'll cause you trouble too. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but grasp He Fu's hand and said emotionally, "Xiao Fu, I missed you."

He Fu, with a righteous expression, looked around, forcefully shook off my hand, and scolded, "Get to the point! Why are you getting handsy all of a sudden? I don't like this fuss."

"Alright, you absolutely have to go back to the manor tonight. I'll ask Auntie to cook something delicious." I was incredibly embarrassed, thankfully no one on the street noticed our actions.

He Fu realized she had gone too far and said apologetically, "I know, I'll try my best to go back. Don't just think about Auntie, you should also take care of my mother."

"Take care of both." "My answer was unambiguous. Bai Yanting is stunningly beautiful. Even if He Fu didn't remind me, I would often ask about her when we parted."

He Fu gave a refreshing smile, and despite her capable demeanor, she said shyly, "Next time you do it with me, remember to use a condom. I'm very busy with work and don't want to get pregnant."

"Yes, sir!" I stood up straight. I

grabbed a quick bite on the street and went to work. The atmosphere in Yuanjing's officialdom was tense right now, so I kept a low profile. I parked my BMW 750i in the corner, and as I got out, a black Jetta pulled up beside me. I immediately recognized the person in the car as Ren Hua'an, the deputy secretary of the county discipline inspection commission. I felt a sense of awe for this shrewd and capable middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and narrow eyes, so I stood by the car, waiting for him to get out.

"Good morning, Secretary Ren," I greeted him with a smile.

Ren Hua'an's attitude towards me changed. He warmly shook my hand, exchanged a few pleasantries, and asked if I was satisfied with my work and life at Yuanjing. I naturally said I was very satisfied. Ren Hua'an then changed the subject, seemingly casually: "Director Li, how's the debt collection going?"

I was prepared, hesitated for a moment, and said lightly, "If others asked, I would give a perfunctory answer, but if Secretary Ren asks, I will tell the truth: the money has been recovered."

"Oh." Ren Hua'an was taken aback, sensing something from my words. His bright, narrow eyes gleamed: "If Director Li isn't particularly busy, how about we talk in my office?"

I said humbly, "I was just about to ask Secretary Ren for advice."

The ordinary green tea steamed, the white porcelain cup even looked a bit old-fashioned, and even the desk looked worn. Ren Hua'an told me that this desk had been with him for decades. No matter how his work location changed, no matter his promotion or demotion, he had always kept this desk by his side.

“Several times, this desk has been taken to the flea market, and I’ve even bought it back. It’s chipped and worn in many places, so I bought paint myself to fix it. My skills are naturally not as good as a professional carpenter’s, so it’s just so-so.”

Ren Hua’an smiled, gently stroking the desk as tenderly as caressing a lover’s body.

I remained outwardly calm, but inwardly I felt a deep respect for Ren Hua’an. Having been in this business for so many years, I’ve gained some understanding of hypocrisy. The simple, nostalgic sentiments of Ren Hua’an couldn’t be faked. Looking around at the unassuming surroundings, anyone unaware of the situation would surely think the owner of this office was at most a deputy section chief.

“Secretary Ren is extraordinary,” I sincerely remarked.

Ren Hua’an shook his head, self-deprecatingly saying, “I should say I’m out of place. Director Li is truly extraordinary—his attitude towards work is extraordinary, his methods are extraordinary. He recovered that money so quickly, and there’s also been a major breakthrough at the department store. In just a few days, the investigation department has achieved remarkable results. It’s truly commendable.”

"It's my duty," I said modestly, cautiously probing, "Actually, the five major cases are essentially one. Once the Finance Bureau case is resolved, the other four will be easily solved. I wonder if my judgment is correct?"

Ren Hua'an's eyes lit up as he looked at me in surprise. He took a sip of tea and then returned to his calm state: "I'm sometimes confused. Director Li understands the intricacies of this matter well, so I won't say more. I just wonder how Director Li plans to handle the recovered money."

I knew that Ren Hua'an had implicitly agreed with my judgment. The officialdom in Yuanjing was deeply entrenched, and each case was interconnected. Taking action against one was equivalent to taking action against five. The reason why it had been so difficult to solve was because officials protected each other. All parties were on the chain of interests, and if one broke, the whole chain would break. It was a case of shared prosperity and shared ruin. Ren Hua'an understood the nature of officialdom and naturally understood the intricacies of this matter.

I pondered for a moment, then probed again, "Please decide, Secretary Ren. If you wish me to hand it over immediately, I will."

Ren Hua'an's hair was thick with worry. He also pondered for a long time, then said gravely, "No, quite the opposite. I would prefer you to hold onto this money for now."

"Why?" I asked feignedly, a sense of relief washing over me. If Zhao Shuigen was a friend I desperately needed in Yuanjing, then Ren Hua'an was a comrade I desperately needed—a man of great importance.

“We both know the truth, there’s no need to spell it out.” Ren Hua’an smiled knowingly, a hint of worry in his eyes. “It’s just that Director Li, the risks you’re taking are too great; you could easily become a target of public criticism. I invited you here to ask if there’s anything I can help you with. Please don’t hesitate to ask.”

I felt a surge of warmth in my heart. “Thank you, Secretary Ren, I will ask for your help, but I don’t need it right now. I can tell you some things you don’t know.”

I paused deliberately, and seeing that Ren Hua’an was listening intently, I leaned closer to him and said mysteriously, “Shi Zhenghong, the deputy director of the county people’s congress, and Zhang Xuebing, the deputy county head, have been secretly placed under investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. [The rest of the text is incomplete and likely refers to further details about the investigation.] "The department is conducting a surprise investigation on them." "Ah, I saw Zhang Xuebing last night."

Ren Hua'an was taken aback, his eyes gleaming, and he asked, "Is this news accurate?"

I said calmly, "Secretary Ren, you should have confidence in me."

Ren Hua'an couldn't hide his surprise and said "Very good" several times. I raised my teacup, took a small sip, and said meaningfully, "I'll take my leave now. Thank you for the tea, Secretary Ren, it tastes very good."

When I left Ren Hua'an's office, I had a slip of paper in my hand with a secret phone number on it. He told me that this was a private number, kept on 24 hours a day, and that I could call anytime in case of emergency.

"Director Li." The voice was pleasant, and footsteps sounded behind me.

I quickly put the slip of paper in my pocket and turned around. It was Han Yuzhi, the number one beauty of the county discipline inspection commission. She was beautiful, dignified, gentle, and intelligent. Everyone called her Little Han. I knew that many people liked her, but no one dared to approach her because Han Yuzhi was Zhao He's office secretary.

"Good morning, Xiao Han, you look beautiful today."

I was warm and gentlemanly. If it were yesterday, I wouldn't have dared to approach this uniformed beauty. It was an open secret in the county discipline inspection commission that Han Yuzhi was Zhao He's plaything. But today was different. I no longer gave Zhao He any attitude, nor did I fear his power. I not only wanted to get close to Xiao Han, but also to use her to spread information for me.

"It's been several days since I've seen Director Li."

Han Yuzhi's eyes lit up, and a blush quickly spread across her pale face. Beautiful women especially care about being praised by men, but in the county discipline inspection commission, Han Yuzhi rarely heard such compliments. Zhao Shuigen once told me that at least twelve men had been transferred by Zhao He without any mercy for daring to approach Han Yuzhi. In the past two years, very few people in the county discipline inspection commission dared to approach Han Yuzhi.

"It's rare that Xiao Han cares about me." I spoke casually, walking side by side with Han Yuzhi, greeting the people who came to work from time to time. Everyone looked at me and Han Yuzhi with surprise.

"Concerned?" Han Yuzhi immediately stopped, her expression unnatural.

I feigned disappointment and smiled, "Isn't it concern? I thought you'd been missing me for days, otherwise, why were you so excited to see me?"

I chuckled inwardly; such a bold move was obviously intentional, something Han Yuzhi had never done before.

Han Yuzhi blushed and hurriedly explained, "I wasn't excited at all, I was just greeting Director Li..."

"Hehe, then I misunderstood." I smiled broadly and apologized casually. Han Yuzhi then appeared and walked alongside me, subconsciously pulling away from me, her eyes occasionally glancing at me: "Director Li seems a bit different these past few days."

"How so?"

I flashed my signature smile, having observed my own smile and summed it up as a little mischievous, a little affectionate, and a touch of sunshine. Xiao Jun loves my smile the most, and Yang Ying and Min Xiaolan like it too. My signature smile is very useful for dealing with young girls, but I don't know if it will work on the mature Han Yuzhi. Everyone has a rebellious streak, and the more Zhao He's possession I am, the more I want to conquer him.

"You've become happier." Han Yuzhi thought for a long time before coming up with the word 'happier.' I guess Fang was thinking things like 'you've become frivolous' or 'you've become bold,' but she was too shy to say it out loud.

I didn't expose her. It seemed I was about to part ways with Han Yuzhi. She went to her secretary's office, and I returned to mine. My face darkened, and I slowly stopped and sighed deeply. "Little Han, you don't know this. I appear happy on the surface, but I'm suffering inside. In our line of work, there's no such thing as happiness. Every day is filled with grueling and exhausting work. Our regular duties are fine, but we inexplicably end up doing extra work. Last night, I accompanied high-ranking officials from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection to Dali to arrest a few people, and tonight I don't know who else we'll be arresting." "

Sigh," I sighed again.

Han Yuzhi suddenly looked surprised and stopped, asking softly, "Really? Who did they arrest?" "This…" I hesitated, keeping her in suspense. "Tell me," Han Yuzhi said earnestly. Secretaries are always eager to know. I hesitated for a moment, then my eyes darted around, and I softly warned, "Xiao Han, I only told you because I like you, so don't spread it around." "I promise I'll keep it a secret." Han Yuzhi blinked, and the blush that had just faded from her beautiful face returned. I chuckled inwardly and gestured for Han Yuzhi to lean closer. She leaned forward, and a delicate fragrance filled my senses. I took the opportunity to observe her, but unfortunately, her uniform wasn't very form-fitting, so I couldn't see anything 'special'. Underneath the uniform were long trousers, not stockings or a short skirt, and her black leather shoes were even more ordinary. "Shi Zhenghong, the deputy director of the county people's congress, and Zhang Xuebing, the deputy county head," I said mysteriously. "Sister Zhenghong has been arrested?" Han Yuzhi's face paled, her big eyes widening. "Keep your voice down," I said, pretending to be anxious. Han Yuzhi nodded blankly. I pressed my advantage, lowering my voice, "I'm going back to my office to get some case investigation notes. I'll head straight to where Shi Zhenghong is being held for an interrogation. I can't talk to you anymore." With that, I turned and hurried away . "Take care, Director Li," Han Yuzhi said, still somewhat dazed. It seemed the two people arrested by He Fu would definitely cause a stir in Yuanjing County. After taking a few steps, I suddenly felt a surge of satisfaction. I turned back and asked seriously, "Little Han, you smell nice. What's your perfume?" "I'm not wearing perfume," Han Yuzhi replied, startled. I looked annoyed: "No way, although the scent is a bit faint, I can still smell it. It smells so good! Can you tell me what brand of perfume it is? I've told you everything, so don't be so stingy." Han Yuzhi said anxiously, "I really didn't put it on. Maybe, maybe..." I stared at Han Yuzhi, waiting for her explanation. She stammered for a long time but couldn't come up with anything. I smiled mischievously, boldly moved closer to Han Yuzhi's neck, took a few deep breaths, and praised, "It might be Han's body scent. My nose is very sensitive." Han Yuzhi was very embarrassed and quickly moved away: "Director Li, you should go about your business." I exclaimed, "Oh dear, I almost made a mistake. It's all your fault, Han. You should take more showers in the future. Don't try to seduce people with that fragrant scent all the time..." "What are you talking about?" Han Yuzhi stomped her feet loudly. I quickly turned around and ran away, my face beaming with joy. Back in my office, I informed my secretary, Sun Lan, of the news that the deputy director of the county people's congress and the deputy county head had been placed under investigation. Actually, as the head of the inspection department, I didn't need a secretary at all. Sun Lan was probably Zhao He's spy planted next to me. I pretended not to know, and after giving the information, I left. I ran into Zhao Shuigen again in front of the discipline inspection commission building. I deliberately put on a serious face, only nodding to him as a greeting, but without stopping, I hurried to my BMW 750i. Once inside, I sped away, confident that the charade was over and that news of Shi Zhenghong and Zhang Xuebing's investigation would soon spread far and wide. Back at the rented room in the power bureau compound, Xie Dongming and Weng Jina were already dressed and sitting on the sofa watching TV. As soon as the bathroom door opened, the stunningly beautiful Xie Anni came out. She was wearing jeans, high heels, and a tight-fitting T-shirt, a pleasing sight to behold. Upon seeing me, she couldn't contain her joy, constantly complaining that I had made her drink the night before. I couldn't bother with placating Xie Anni, but instead nervously observed Xie Dongming and Weng Jina. Fortunately, neither of them looked out of place. If there was anything unusual, it was that Weng Jina looked radiant, with watery eyes. “Let’s go downstairs. Anqi has already called; she’ll be here soon. Let’s go home together.” Xie Dongguo stood up, quite excited. Weng Jina also stood up gracefully, giving him a flirtatious wink, and said sweetly, “Zhonghan, the house is all tidied up.” I was incredibly embarrassed: “How could I let Auntie…” Xie Dongguo pointed to Xie Anni and laughed, “Annie tidied it up.” Xie Anni giggled. I rubbed my hands together, gave Xie Anni a deep look, and was still embarrassed: “I’m also sorry to trouble Anni.” Xie Anni came over, stretching out her fair and delicate hands, and said coquettishly, “My hands have gotten so rough.” “Haha…” Everyone burst into laughter. Xie Anni was blushing, her beautiful face as red as a ripe apple. I was overjoyed and went downstairs with Xie Dongguo, Weng Jina, and Xie Anni. We stood in the power bureau compound waiting for Xie Anqi, my heart pounding with anticipation. I was eagerly waiting for Xie Anqi to appear, wondering how her talk with Zhao He had gone. Would she come back to Shangning with us, or would she stay in Yuanjing County? Given her feelings for Zhao He, I figured she would stay; after all, they were legally married. Thinking of the two passionate scenes from last night, I felt my blood boil. A yellow taxi slowly pulled up at the compound gate. Xie Anqi waved to me. I rushed over excitedly, and my eyes widened. The back seat of the taxi was piled high with three large travel bags. What was going on? Was she moving? In a flash, I realized Xie Anqi was definitely moving. I was overjoyed. What did this mean? It meant that Anqi and Zhao He had broken up. Although Xie Dongguo and his wife didn't understand what had happened, they didn't dare to ask too much with Xie Anni nearby. However, with their experience, they had vaguely sensed something, and their faces showed joy. Xie Anni was even more happy, dancing around. She had been encouraging Anqi to leave Zhao He, and now it was as if she had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel. She kept praising Anqi for escaping her "sea of suffering" and embarking on the "road to happiness," which made Anqi so angry that she almost hit her. Fortunately, Weng Jina reprimanded them, and the two sisters quieted down. I drove over, and together with the taxi driver, we loaded Anqi's three large travel bags into my BMW. I thought that was all the luggage, but when the taxi driver opened the trunk, I saw, oh my god, there were two more large suitcases in the trunk, not travel bags, but suitcases. I was stunned, Xie Dongguo and Weng Jina were stunned, and even Xie Anni was stunned. Anqi, however, giggled. Under a bright, cloudless sky, the five of us set off on our journey home. My BMW 750i has always been a source of pride for me. Even with five people, plus several travel bags and suitcases, the car still moved with ease. Even Xie Dongguo, who has seen a lot in the world, praised it, saying he absolutely had to buy one. Xie Anni disagreed, saying that one car like this was enough for the family. Weng Jina and Xie Dongguo burst into laughter at this. Xie Anni then realized she had said the wrong thing again, blushing shyly. She secretly glanced at me from the passenger seat, but I pretended not to notice, my attention completely focused on Xie Anqi in the back seat. She was sitting with her parents, occasionally whispering to her mother, Weng Jina, her expression shifting constantly. I had no idea what they were talking about, and it was driving me crazy. Soon after, my phone rang. It was Zhao Shuigen calling, anxiously asking if the news about the deputy director of the county people's congress and the deputy county head being placed under investigation was true. I said it was true, thinking to myself, "This news spreads so fast!" Zhao Shuigen immediately said that Zhao He wanted to see me. I coldly asked what it was about. Zhao Shuigen didn't answer immediately, his words were somewhat broken. I guessed that Zhao He was right next to Zhao Shuigen at that moment . My eyes darted around, and I simply turned the phone on speakerphone so that everyone in the car could hear clearly. "Director Li, Secretary Zhao wants to talk to you," Zhao Shuigen said urgently. Before he finished speaking, Zhao He's voice came through, his tone unusually polite: "Director Li, where are you? Can we meet?"

I said coldly, "I'm not in a position to meet with anyone right now."

I glanced subconsciously at the rearview mirror and saw that everyone in the back seat was very serious, especially Xie Anqi. Upon hearing Zhao He's voice, she jumped onto the back of my seat as if she had been electrocuted, and I couldn't help but feel extremely jealous.

"Zhonghan, I drank too

much last night. Please don't mind. I'll apologize to you sometime." Zhao He apologized to me unexpectedly. I was secretly surprised and didn't know why Zhao He had become so humble. Without thinking too much, I carefully replied, "Secretary Zhao, you're too kind. You're the secretary, and I'm your subordinate. How can a superior apologize to a subordinate?"

"The point is that I was wrong." Zhao He's tone was very sincere, which puzzled Xie Anqi in the passenger seat.

I regretted turning my phone on speakerphone. With Xie Anqi beside me, I couldn't go into too much detail. I had to consider Xie Anqi's feelings while also maintaining my authority in front of Fu Dongguo and his wife. My mind raced, and I coldly asked, "I don't know what Secretary Zhao did wrong. Secretary Zhao drank too much last night; he shouldn't remember anything."

There was a pause on the phone, then Zhao He's voice came through again: "Zhonghan, I won't interfere with your relationship with Anqi anymore..."

Upon hearing this, Xie Anqi's eyebrows furrowed, and she became somewhat impulsive. Weng Jina grabbed her arm. I smiled at Xie Anqi and calmly said, "My relationship with Anqi is your business, Zhao He." "We can't interfere."

Xie Anni nodded vigorously, her oval face pale with anger. Zhao He repeatedly said, "Yes, yes."

I was very satisfied. Although I couldn't be sure why Zhao He had suddenly changed his arrogant attitude, I vaguely felt that it was related to the arrest of the deputy director of the county people's congress and the deputy county head, Zhang Xuebing. Moreover, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection bypassed the county discipline inspection commission and made the arrests directly. Just as He Fu had predicted, her actions had shaken the officialdom of Yuanjing. Even Zhao He, who was in charge of discipline inspection, had become obsequious after his initial arrogance. One can imagine how others reacted. I was grateful to He Fu once again. This benefactor in my life had once again demonstrated her irreplaceable status and value through her actions.

"Secretary Zhao, if there's nothing else, I'll hang up," I said coldly.

Zhao He asked anxiously, "Zhonghan, I couldn't reach Zhang Xuebing just now. Has something happened to him?"

I said calmly, "Since the news has spread, I might as well tell Secretary Zhao that not only Zhang Xuebing is in trouble, but Shi Zhenghong is also confessing her mistakes. This is just the beginning, and there will definitely be more people severely punished in the future." The implied threat in my words was enough to make Zhao He's heart pound. His rank was lower than Zhang Xuebing and Shi Zhenghong.

"Zhonghan, we need to meet. You decide the time and place, whichever is convenient for you."

Zhao He had realized the seriousness of the matter and was even losing his composure. This confirmed two things: first, Hu Dacheng had a more acute sense of officialdom than most people; second, Ren Hua'an showed excitement rather than fear when faced with the news of Zhang Xuebing and Shi Zhenghong's arrests. This was enough to show that Ren Hua'an 'has nothing to hide'.

"I'm afraid to see Secretary Zhao. I'm afraid I'll be dismissed from my post if I'm not careful. " "I mocked Zhao He.

He became even more agitated and hurriedly explained, 'Zhonghan, I really drank too much last night, I can't remember many things, please forgive me.'

In his haste, Zhao He actually picked up on my words, managing to improvise.

'That's all for now, I'll consult Secretary Zhao later.' After saying this coldly, I hung up the phone, eased off the accelerator, downshifted twice, and the car slowed down slightly. Not far away was the section of the highway where I had been intercepted before, so I was naturally on guard.

Xie Anni, unable to contain herself, quickly broke the silence. Her lips were tightly pressed together, and her charming eyes seemed to be spitting fire: 'This is ridiculous! What is this Zhao guy? What right does he have to interfere in my life? From now on, I, Xie Anni

, will never let this Zhao guy get away with this!' She kept mentioning Zhao, her words particularly harsh, completely disregarding her sister Xie Anqi's feelings. Fortunately, Xie Anqi remained calm and composed, asking slowly, 'Zhonghan, what happened? Zhang Xuebing was arrested?'"

I nodded. "Yes, you know him?" Xie

Anqi said, "He often comes to my house to drink with Lao Zhao."

Hearing this, I felt a pang of jealousy. While Xie Anqi calling him "Zhao" was certainly grating, it was still more pleasant than Xie Anqi calling him "Lao Zhao Shu." My eyes darted around, and I made up a lie, taking the opportunity to scare Xie Anqi, "It's because Zhang Xuebing and Zhao He have such close ties that I had the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection arrest him, instead of directly arresting your Lao Zhao."

"Zhonghan," Xie Anqi said coquettishly, kicking my chair abruptly.

However, my words moved Weng Jina and Xie Dongguo, who exchanged a quiet glance.

Xie Anqi in the passenger seat beamed, "Good job, good job! Arresting that Zhao guy directly would be best!"

"Annie, shut up." "Weng Jina couldn't hold back any longer and scolded her.

Xie Anni stuck out her tongue and glanced at Xie Anqi embarrassedly. Xie Anqi didn't mind, her eyebrows furrowed, her beautiful face frosty, her big eyes staring blankly out the car window. Seeing her so dejected, I felt a pang of pity.

After a long silence, Xie Dongguo whispered a few words to Weng Jina, then suddenly raised his voice: "Zhonghan, when we get to Shangning, we won't go back to Kelly Plaza. For Anni's safety, we've decided to move to 'Jadeite One.' Do you know where it is?"

"I'm sorry, I don't know." I had only heard of Jadeite One, but I didn't know exactly where it was.

Xie Anni said sweetly: "You're so ignorant! 'Jadeite One' costs 300,000 yuan per square meter. It's the most expensive house in Shangning! It's okay if you don't know. When we get to Shangning, I'll give you directions." I

smiled and nodded, secretly surprised. I seemed to have heard that "Jadeite One" was 200,000 yuan per square meter before, but now it had risen to 300,000 yuan per square meter. It was clear that the Xie family was indeed very wealthy. Compared to them, my net worth was probably nothing. Subconsciously, I started to think about the half of the shares in Qizheng Group that Zhao He held.

"Zhonghan," Weng Jina said softly, "Annie's safety is entrusted to you. During this time, if you don't have anything to do, come often. We consider you family."

I nodded repeatedly, "Thank you for thinking so highly of me, Auntie."

Weng Jina smiled charmingly, "Why are you being so polite?" "

Not only was her smile alluring, but even the way she spoke was seductive. My heart pounded. I observed Xie Dongguo's expression and, seeing nothing amiss, couldn't help but wonder if Xie Dongguo had been awake during his lovemaking with Weng Jina last night. Xie Anqi had judged that he was awake, but I didn't believe it. I couldn't believe a man could tolerate another man raping his wife, especially right next to Xie Dongguo.

'Ah, this blue Porsche is so beautiful.'" "Xie Anqi cheered softly.

I glanced out the car window. The BMW, speeding along, had quickly passed a Porsche stopped on the other side of the highway. The color was familiar, a sapphire blue. In my memory, the Porsche I gave to Wang Yi was this same sapphire blue. Wang Yi was about to give birth; she couldn't possibly be here.

Hmm? My heart skipped a beat. I quickly turned on the hazard lights, pulled the BMW over to the side of the road, and turned around to look through the window at the Porsche on the other side of the highway. What I saw made me gasp for breath. Near the blue Porsche, there were two other people. Judging from their figures, they were both women.

The sunlight was blinding, and both women were wearing... " Wearing sunglasses and dressed in dark casual clothes, one with her hair tied up and the other with long, flowing, wavy hair, they both left the Porsche and began searching for something in the wasteland outside the highway. They would sometimes bend down, sometimes squat down. Suddenly, the woman with the long, flowing hair stood up as if electrocuted and looked in my direction. My head was buzzing, my body was burning, and I had to take deep breaths to calm my racing heart. Although we were nearly a hundred meters apart, I recognized the woman as my aunt. She seemed to be calling to another woman beside her, who immediately looked in my direction. I looked closely and immediately recognized her as Bai Yanting.

"It's nothing serious, there are cars like that everywhere, what's so interesting?" Xie Anni said impatiently.

She thought I was looking at the Porsche, which was a real eye-opener. I unbuckled my seatbelt, told the four people in the car to wait a moment, and quickly got out. Once the traffic on both sides of the highway had cleared, I took off running. This time I didn't dare to be careless; another fall would be more than just a face-plant. As I crossed the barrier, I used my inner strength to easily cross the other side of the highway, then sprinted towards my aunt, as fast as lightning.

"Two moms, what a coincidence!" I said with a grin as I approached my aunt and Bai Yanting.

Bai Yanting said smugly, "Yuemei, you lost."

Huh? I looked at my aunt and Bai Yanting, bewildered. Wow, I'd seen stylish women before, but never anything like this. These two charming women were not only capable but also incredibly stylish and alluring, resembling female spies or assassins from movies. The only difference was that Bai Yanting's sunglasses were brownish, while my aunt's were completely black. Sunglasses paired with red lips... My God, I actually got a shameless erection.

My aunt parted her lips slightly, her tone unfriendly, her sunglasses glancing occasionally at the BMW a hundred meters away. "Wenyan said you'd come, but I said you wouldn't. We made a bet, and I lost."

"What was the bet?" I panicked and quickly tried to distract my aunt. My

aunt said, "Whoever loses has to go into the kitchen tonight."

Hearing that my aunt was going into the kitchen, I felt the excitement of a child waiting for the Spring Festival. I swallowed hard, drooling a few times, and said with a smile, "Then Mom must have lost on purpose. I haven't had any cooked food in ages."

"Is my cooking not good?" Bai Yanting's expression changed slightly.

I quickly explained that her cooking was also delicious, but my aunt hadn't cooked in a long time and I was worried her skills had become rusty. Bai Yanting's expression softened considerably after hearing this.

My aunt was still glancing at my BMW, as if she could see something. I couldn't help but ask her what she was looking at. She coldly replied, "I didn't mean to lose. I know there are women in your car, so I guessed you'd drive away to avoid being discovered."

I felt ashamed. Two of the three women in the car were already involved with me, and the other one was close to it. I felt incredibly guilty. I had wanted to just drive off. A mother is a mother; she understands my thoughts perfectly. But even my aunt miscalculated. She underestimated my love for her. I smiled tenderly and confessed softly, "I am indeed afraid of being discovered by Mom, and there are indeed women in the car, but I want to see the two women I love most."

The two women looked at each other, wearing sunglasses, so I couldn't see their expressions.

Bai Yanting scoffed, "Don't drag me into this. I know perfectly well who you love most."

"Go to hell, Wenyan, why are you being jealous in broad daylight?" Auntie chuckled after her playful rebuke. Her sunglasses obscured her eyes, but her smile was still captivating. Unfortunately, Bai Yanting didn't smile at all.

"You say you can't be jealous in broad daylight?" Bai Yanting said coldly.

My scalp tingled. I stared at Auntie and Bai Yanting's feet, deliberately changing the subject: "What kind of shoes are these? They're so ugly."

Both of these stunning beauties' shoes were odd—neither hiking boots nor running shoes.

"We're looking for clues, not here for a fashion show," Auntie spat at me, her sunglasses clearly wide open.

I chuckled mischievously, successfully changing the subject. "Did you find anything?" I asked again.

Bai Yanting pointed across the highway: "We found three shell casings over there, they're yours."

I gave her two thumbs up: "Impressive, truly worthy of the 'Hound,' you even managed to find that."

Bai Yanting gave me a flirtatious wink and said with a smile: "I'm your mother's instructor, I heard you mocked the sycamore tree for three seasons?

This time it's Auntie's turn to have a dark face." I secretly groaned, having finished flattering one and now having to please another, if this continued, it would never end. I quickly smiled and said goodbye: "Two mothers, I'll be going now, there's a family in the car, men and women."

I hinted to Auntie not to get the wrong idea.

But Auntie wasn't buying it at all, and asked with a straight face: "Is the woman pretty?"

"Giggle..." Bai Yanting laughed so hard she bent over: "Yuehui, I admit I'm jealous, but my sourness isn't as strong as yours." "

I slipped away, faster than a rabbit, leaping over the highway divider in a few bounds, quickly running back to my BMW 750i. Starting the engine, I said excitedly, 'Anqi, I looked into the performance of this Porsche, and I don't think it's quite right for you. In a couple of days, I'll get you a Maserati.'

I glanced at the rearview mirror, then quickly drove off, as if afraid my aunt would come and cause a scene.

Good heavens, I love my aunt so much, yet I'm so afraid of her.

'Really?' Xie Anqi's eyes widened, overjoyed.

I laughed, 'Would I say something like that in front of your parents? Tell me what color you want.' Xie Anqi tilted her head, thought for a moment, and said, 'I want that pale yellow.' 'No problem, I'll tell the manufacturer when I buy the car, I guarantee you'll be satisfied.'

" I readily agreed and started chatting with Kay Tse about luxury cars. She knew very little about them, so she didn't hesitate to ask questions, which I answered readily. Weng Jina and Xie Dongguo were a little puzzled to see me chatting so happily with Kay Tse, and Xie Anni, sitting next to me, was even more puzzled. She stammered, "Hey, what about mine?"

" I want to protect you, you can ride in my car," I said with a smile. Upon hearing this, Xie Anni angrily looked out the car window, and everyone burst into laughter. Weng Jina, being soft-hearted, sided with Xie Anni again, "Anni, if Zhonghan won't buy you one, Mom will." Xie Anni became even angrier: "Mom, is it the same if you buy it for me and he buys it for me?" Everyone laughed again, and Weng Jina nodded vigorously: "That's true." I immediately picked up my phone and called Zhou Zhinong, asking him to order two more Maseratis, one pale yellow and one red. Putting down the phone, I looked at Xie Anni in the passenger seat and softly asked, "Do you like the red one?" Xie Anni giggled, her little pink fists raining down on me. Weng Jina scolded her, saying I was driving and shouldn't be fooling around. Xie Anni ignored her and continued to torment me with her fists. I laughed and drove calmly, letting Xie Anni do whatever she wanted. Xie Dongguo and Weng Jina exchanged strange glances again. We soon returned to Shangning. I'd been driving this highway for the past few days, and I would have been tired of it by now. Fortunately, with the beautiful car and the lingering fragrance of her shoes, I didn't feel bored at all; in fact, the time flew by while driving. Following Xie Anni's directions, my BMW arrived at the "Emerald One" luxury residential building. It was near the sea, with a great location and beautiful scenery. The three magnificent 38-story buildings were impressive and beautiful, surrounded by spacious green spaces. The well-arranged plane trees created an elegant and noble atmosphere. The building was divided into Building 1, Building 2, and Building 3, with one of them being... Building No. 1 was the most expensive, priced at 300,000 yuan per square meter. I thought such expensive properties wouldn't attract many buyers. To my surprise, Xie Dongguo told me that these three luxury residential buildings were already sold out, with an occupancy rate of 90%. I was astonished and secretly admired the wealthy and powerful families that were everywhere in Shangning. When I asked Xie Dongguo how he knew so much, he laughed and said that these three luxury residential buildings were developed by a real estate company under the Qizheng Group. I was surprised again. Well, I admit defeat in the battle of wealth, but when it comes to political maneuvering, I far surpass the Xie family. Therefore, I treated them with respect, and they treated me with equal respect. As the saying goes, the poor don't fight with the rich, and the rich don't fight with officials. Xie Dongguo has learned this lesson well over the years. Despite being the richest man in a major city, he couldn't escape the control of a county-level discipline inspection secretary. It's both lamentable and pathetic.

A super mansion naturally comes with super service. Kay Tse's several large travel bags and suitcases were all carried upstairs by the property security guards. When we arrived at the top floor, I learned that the 38-story mansion only had 38 households, with two households per floor and each household having two floors. Stepping into the house felt like entering a dream world. Everywhere I looked was fashionable furniture and trendy decorations, which looked rather hard and lacked the warmth of home. Tse Tung-kwok told me that only the seven bedrooms felt like home because the area was close to the sea and very humid. In such a spacious house, they used several buckets of water every day for dehumidification, which was not good for things like wooden floors. Many warm-toned decorative materials could not be used. I secretly sighed, thinking that Biyun Villa was much better.

However, living here offers a view of the sea, and after a while, it can broaden one's mind and fill one with a sense of grandeur. It has its pros and cons; it's hard to say whether it's good or bad. After the two sisters left to tidy their clothes, I casually asked, "Does Zhao He know you've moved here?"

Xie Dongguo smiled wryly, "He doesn't know we've moved here. I bought this house in Annie's name. With Zhao He's abilities, it wouldn't be difficult for him to find out I live here. It's just that the security here is much tighter; without our guidance, outsiders simply can't get in.

" Weng Jina handed me a bottle of juice, which I took and drank in one gulp: "Don't be afraid of him. If he dares to bully you again, I'll knock his nose off."

Xie Dongguo was taken aback, thinking I was joking. I said seriously, "That's my sister's catchphrase; I consider it my motto."

Xie Dongguo couldn't help but laugh heartily, "Your sister must be incredibly chivalrous."

I secretly winked at Weng Jina and said proudly, "Our whole family is like that."

Weng Jina then suggested, "Zhonghan, sometime we'd like to meet your family."

I sighed softly, my smile vanishing quickly. Facing the expectant gazes of Weng Jina and Xie Dongguo, I felt a little embarrassed. "I already said last night that I'm a married man. You should think it over carefully first, and then please ask Annie to think it over as well. Once everyone has thought it over, I'll tell my family. I hope you understand." I

paused, then said sincerely, "No matter what our family relationship is in the future, I will consider you my family."

"We understand." Weng Jina glanced at Xie Dongguo and said softly, "We'll talk to Annie in the next couple of days. As for Dongguo and me, we don't care whether you're married or not; it's up to Annie. We respect her wishes."

"Okay, then I'll go take care of my business. I'll come back to admire the stunning sea view when I have time." I respectfully bid farewell to Xie Dongguo and his wife. Actually, I was both looking forward to and worried about Xie Annie. Such a beautiful woman, and a wealthy heiress, there was no reason not to like her. It was just a matter of whether I could get past my aunt's approval.

Xie Dongguo suddenly asked, "Do you want Anqi to take you, or do you want Annie to take you?"

I was taken aback, stunned, my face flushed, and I didn't know how to answer for a moment. After stammering for a while, I could only say, "I...I don't know." Things

took a dramatic turn. Xie Dongguo and Weng Jina had both noticed my unexpected gift of a car to Xie Anqi and my intimate behavior with her. Now, if I said I didn't know, it would be tantamount to implying that neither of the sisters wanted to give up. Xie Dongguo, being the man he was, certainly understood my thoughts. He exchanged a glance with Weng Jina and sighed softly, "I understand."

Weng Jina immediately called out, "Anqi, Annie, Zhonghan is leaving. You should see him off."

I was overjoyed. Weng Jina's hint was already very direct. Before I could react, Weng Jina smiled and handed me a uniquely shaped key. "This is my house key."

"This..." I was utterly flattered and dared not reach out to take it.

Xie Dongguo smiled and said, "If Zhonghan is willing to accept it, then accept it. He's put it that way. " "

It would seem hypocritical of me not to take it," I quickly said, "Thank you, Uncle and Aunt."

A flurry of footsteps sounded, and the Xie sisters rushed out. Xie Anqi exclaimed in a panic, "Zhonghan, Zhao He has come to Shangning! He's at Kelly Plaza right now!"

Weng Jina sighed deeply, "I knew it! He definitely came after us."

"Anqi, didn't you discuss it with Zhao He?" I asked, puzzled.

Xie Anqi replied, "He wasn't home when I got home. After I packed my things, I called a taxi to take me to the power bureau compound. I left him a note saying I was going home to stay for a while."

I see. I said resolutely, "Then go see him. I'll go with you." Just

then, my phone rang. It was an unfamiliar and conspicuous number, ending with a string of 8s. I was suspicious. Was Zhao He calling from a new number? I apologized to Mr. and Mrs. Xie Dongguo and answered the phone. A familiar voice came through: "Excuse me, are you Director Li Zhonghan?"

The tone was polite. I calmly replied, "Yes, it is. And you are…"

The other party introduced himself: "My name is Chen Ziyu, the older brother of your colleague Chen Zihe."

My heart skipped a beat, and I became suddenly wary: "Oh, it's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Chen. May I ask what I can do for you?"

My mind raced. Why was Chen Ziyu suddenly contacting me?

"I should say, please take care of me," Chen Ziyu said politely.

I said indifferently, "I don't quite understand what you mean."

"Would you like to meet sometime?" Chen Ziyu smiled, trying to put me at ease. He was Chen Zihe's older brother and should know that my relationship with Chen Zihe was strained; my wariness was understandable.

I returned a polite laugh: "I'm sorry, I'm in Shangning, not Yuanjing County."

Chen Ziyu exclaimed with delight, "That's even better! I'm in Shangning. Tell me your location, and I'll come visit you."

I figured Chen Ziyu's urgency meant he had something important to discuss. If I refused to meet him, he might think I was afraid of him. I sneered inwardly, my arrogance shining through: "I'm going to the Burton Hotel to meet someone later. Mr. Chen, why don't we meet there in the lobby? Call me when you arrive."

Chen Ziyu immediately replied, "Okay, I'm familiar with the Burton Hotel. See you there. I have your number, and you have mine. We'll meet there." "

After hanging up the phone, I pondered. I already knew roughly who Chen Ziyu was. I had several reasons for arranging to meet him at the Burton Hotel. First, the Burton Hotel was near the Nightfall Bar, so Chen Ziyu would definitely know it. Second, the Burton Hotel was my territory; the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's office was located there. Furthermore, the hotel lobby had a surveillance system, and the waiters and hotel manager were familiar with me. It wasn't that I was afraid of Chen Ziyu, but rather that I wanted to be prepared.

"Chen Ziyu just called, asking to meet me." I told the Xie family about Chen Ziyu's request.

Upon hearing this, they all looked anxious. "How did he find you?"

Xie Anni came to me, grabbing my arm to stop me from leaving.

I analyzed, "Chen Zihe must have given my phone number to Chen Ziyu. They're brothers. I just don't know if Chen Ziyu is looking for me because of Xie Anni. Logically, Chen Ziyu couldn't possibly know I was the mastermind behind rescuing Anni from the Nightfall Bar that night." Hearing this, the Xie family was filled with anxiety again. Xie Anqi said worriedly, "

That Chen Ziyu knew Annie's identity, yet he still dared to make a move on her. This shows that Chen Ziyu isn't afraid of Lao Zhao. No wonder Chen Zihe is so frivolous with me. Whenever he knows Lao Zhao isn't in Yuanjing, he calls me, asking me out to dinner and karaoke. I never go, but Chen Zihe hasn't given up. He occasionally makes some mushy calls. I saw that he was in close contact with Lao Zhao, so I didn't mention it to him. Now it seems that even if Chen Ziyu doesn't make a move on Annie, Chen Zihe will still have designs on me."

Weng Jina glanced at Xie Dongguo and sighed softly, "If a beautiful woman doesn't become a source of trouble, she must find a capable man. Otherwise, she'll only be coveted by bad men. I've never had a moment's peace since I gave birth to you two. The more beautiful you are, the more I worry."

These words were a veiled jab at Xie Dongguo, who lowered his gaze guiltily. I suppressed my anger and softly comforted him, "Don't worry, no one can hurt Annie and Anqi. You two rest first, I'll see Chen Ziyu before I go see Zhao He."

Weng Jina said gently, "Dongguo and I will go see Zhao He first. We'll talk to him. Anqi is hesitant to speak, so I'll do it. If we can't reach an agreement, we'll talk more."

"No." I frowned and shook my head violently. "Zhao He will be furious knowing Anqi left home. He might blame you. Let me go with you."

"Don't worry, he's still my son-in-law, he won't do anything to us," Weng Jina insisted.

I remembered her talking about her affair with Zhao He last night, and felt quite annoyed. I didn't want to stop her. "Then Anqi shouldn't go," I said firmly, looking up at Xie Anqi.

She nodded slightly and hummed in agreement. Her two captivating eyes were already reddened, making her truly pitiful. I felt a pang of pity for her. After giving Weng Ji a few more instructions, I left the Xie family. The salty smell of the sea filled me with a heavy heart and anger.

"Jadeite One" wasn't far from Qin Meisha's Seaside Villa, so I drove my BMW to visit her. Unexpectedly, as I approached the villa, I saw Qin Meisha driving a brand-new coffee-colored convertible Maserati on the seaside road, with Zhu Xiaoyue and He Tingting in the car. She seemed to be teaching the two young beauties how to drive. I quietly followed and honked my horn. The two beauties noticed me and gasped. I laughed, stopped the car, and embraced Zhu Xiaoyue and He Tingting on either side. Qin Meisha, seeing me, was naturally beaming.

"Practicing driving here?" I chuckled.

Qin Meisha smoothed her hair, which had been ruffled by the sea breeze, and said shyly, "This is the end of the road, and there aren't many cars or people coming and going. It's only in the height of summer that more people come to play in the sea. I'm taking advantage of this time to teach them, as much as I can."

"Be careful," I gently reminded them, and couldn't help but kiss Qin Meisha's red lips. The two beauties also stopped and acted coquettishly, so I naturally kissed them both as well.

“Let’s go home, I made some soup…” Qin Meisha’s eyes were watery, and she wasn’t wearing much. Her full breasts were faintly visible through her floral blouse, and I could see her white bra at a glance.

I swallowed hard, but still refused: “Another day, I have urgent business to attend to.”

“Hmm.” A hint of disappointment flashed across Qin Meisha’s charming eyes as she said softly, “Go ahead and do your work, come back when you have time.”

I sighed inwardly, my heart filled with tenderness. I wouldn’t be so sentimental if I hadn’t seen Qin Meisha and the others, but seeing them, especially Qin Meisha’s resentful eyes, I couldn’t control my emotions. I glanced around and saw that there were few people around. Seeing that Qin Meisha was wearing casual sports pants with an elastic waistband, my lust was aroused. I gently pulled Qin Meisha to my BMW, made her hold onto the car window with both hands, and stick her buttocks out.

Qin Meisha immediately understood my meaning, giggling and saying repeatedly, "Won't someone find out...?"

I didn't care about that. With a wicked grin, I pulled down Qin Meisha's casual pants, along with her lace panties, revealing her plump, white buttocks. I pulled out my swollen penis and tried to insert it into her wet opening. Unexpectedly, it was so wet that no foreplay was needed. I thrust my penis in, and Qin Meisha let out a long moan, her buttocks arching even higher.

The two beauties were dumbfounded, and could only turn their backs in haste. I laughed loudly and said, "Tingting, Xiaoyue, keep an eye out for us. If anyone or any cars are coming, just let them know."

He Tingting couldn't help but stamp her foot: "Are we keeping watch for you?"

"You'll get a turn later."

I laughed as I vigorously slapped her buttocks, making a loud slapping sound. At this time, the sea breeze was quite strong, whistling through, so the slapping sound wasn't very loud. The people playing on the beach didn't notice the erotic scene unfolding here at all.

"I don't want to!"

Xiaoyue, wearing a short skirt, was easy for me to tease. However, the young girl's sexual desire was not as strong as Qin Meisha's. In addition, they had just gotten their new car, and their minds were more focused on the Maserati. They were talking about the car with He Tingting, completely ignoring me having sex with Qin Meisha.

After dozens of powerful thrusts, Qin Meisha stopped moaning. Her warm vagina contracted and relaxed. I slowed down the pace, and Qin Meisha started moaning again. The sticky fluid flowed down her plump thighs. She trembled and moaned, "Oh, so comfortable, Zhonghan. Why is it always so comfortable when I make love with you?"

I smiled wickedly, "Who else is uncomfortable?"

Qin Meisha was not afraid that I would be jealous. She twisted her big buttocks and said angrily, "I'm not comfortable with anyone else, but it's most comfortable with you.

" "I'm angry." "

Clutching her fragrant temples, I gently sucked on Qin Meisha's ear, blowing air into her ear canal. I lifted her shirt with both hands, slipped inside her smooth back, unhooked her bra, and pulled off a large white lace bra. I tossed it to the two young beauties; unexpectedly, the large bra hit He Tingting's head, eliciting a burst of scolding. The two beauties then held Qin Meisha's bra to their chests, gesturing and giggling. Qin Meisha spat at me, calling me naughty. I steadied her buttocks and began another round of intense, rapid thrusting.

Qin Meisha moaned, 'You're really rough; you'll tear it apart if you thrust so hard. Be good, don't be angry. Come back more often, I'll introduce you to more beauties.'

My heart fluttered, and I slowed my pace, only grinding my buttocks against hers: 'Why bother knowing so many? I only need Qin Meisha.'"

Qin Meisha chuckled, "I'm happy you say that, even though I know it's a lie. Rong Chengcheng called me yesterday, specifically asking about you." "

Why did she ask me?" I couldn't help but laugh, as if I'd tasted something special. This Chengcheng still had feelings for me. Her surname is Rong, I secretly remembered.

Qin Meisha scolded, "Don't play dumb. I know everything about you, Gina, and Chengcheng. Of the eight ladies that day, besides Gina and Chengcheng, you had a chance with the other six."

I was both surprised and delighted. The eight beautiful women who came to the Haitian Villa to play cards were indeed all stunning. My heart stirred, and I asked softly, "Would Mrs. Liu be suitable?"

Qin Meisha chuckled, faint crow's feet appearing at the corners of her eyes, her charming allure intoxicating. "Mrs. Liu will be coming to my house for soup later. I'm just wondering why you don't like Mrs. Liu. She's probably the most beautiful of the eight women. Of course, Gina and Chengcheng, who are with you, are also good." "

I was overjoyed and gently squeezed her large breasts. 'Hearing what Sister Meisha said, I must go home more often.'

My thrusts quickened again, and Qin Meisha leaned her head against me, saying softly, 'Zhonghan, I'm sorry, I apologize to you on Lulu's behalf, but the responsibility isn't entirely hers. Lulu told me everything; it was your aunt who forced her.'

Chapter Six

I sighed deeply. 'Don't say anymore, I know, I don't blame Lulu.'

Qin Meisha suddenly said mysteriously, 'I know a Russian beauty, super pretty, with a great figure, and not very old, only thirty-six. Her husband is an engineer who has worked in Shangning for many years. This Russian beauty doesn't have many friends, and her life is very monotonous. She told us that she's lonely and longs for men.'

A Russian beauty? I felt a sudden surge of desire. Russian beauties are world-famous, but I couldn't possibly act like a lecher. My eyes darted around, and instead I blamed Qin Meisha, 'Sister Meisha, you're like a pimp.'"

Qin Meisha stretched out her arm and stroked my face, her plump buttocks thumping against me: "You deserve a slap! Hmph, pimps do it for money, but I'm not in it for the money. I just want your heart to be here with me. As long as you're happy, I'm willing to do anything for you." I

almost ejaculated. I couldn't resist this kind of gentleness. I took a deep breath and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my god, Sister Meisha, haven't you had an orgasm yet today?"

Qin Meisha chuckled, "I already got it. I just didn't show it on purpose. I just wanted the big thing to stay inside a little longer."

I lowered my voice, "Take care of Tingting and Xiaoyue too."

Qin Meisha nodded slightly and said softly, "Then try a few more times."

I didn't just try a few times; the BMW shook. You can imagine how strong I was. Qin Meisha's strength was comparable to my aunt and Guo Yongxian. I thrust for a full three minutes before my moans changed and became hysterical. I shouted, "How many times?" "

This is the third time, ahhh, so amazing, so comfortable..."

A strong shiver ran through me, and Qin Meisha's love juice erupted like lava, soaking her casual sports pants, and even my crotch wasn't spared.

The two beauties conveniently stopped their conversation, blushing as they looked over, one sweet, the other charming. I pulled out my dripping, enormous member, and the two beauties covered their faces, giggling incessantly. Qin Meisha pulled up her pants, leaned on the bike, and walked step by step back to the Maserati. Just as I was thinking of killing two birds with one stone, a car honked its horn and slowly drove up—a new Ferrari, dark green.

I quickly stuffed my enormous member back into my pants, and heard a sweet voice: "Meisha, why did you stop here?"

I looked up and saw a beautiful and charming lady emerge from the Ferrari. It was none other than Rong Chengcheng. There was another person in the passenger seat—it was Mrs. Liu. He

Tingting and Xiaoyue cheered and waved to the two beautiful women in the Ferrari. Mrs. Liu got out first, ran to the Maserati, looked it over from left to right, and kept praising it. Rong Chengcheng parked her car and also ran over to look at the Maserati, asking sweetly, "Where's the other one?"

"It's in the garage at home, it's white." "

Xiaoyue screamed, and seeing her excitement, I got excited too. Qin Meisha sat limply in the car, too weak to get out. Her eyes drifted to me as she whispered something to Mrs. Liu and Rong Chengcheng. The two beautiful women both looked at me. I thought to myself, if I lingered any longer, it would delay our business. I coughed twice and quickly approached Qin Meisha to say goodbye.

The two women's faces changed drastically, and they launched into a tirade, saying that I was being disrespectful by leaving as soon as they arrived. Qin Meisha was in a difficult position and could only remain silent. I smiled wryly and hurriedly explained, but after explaining for a long time, the two women were still not satisfied. Qin Meisha had to smooth things over again, asking me to promise to come to the Haitian Villa on the weekend to play cards with everyone. I nodded vigorously in agreement, and only then did the two women wave goodbye to me with charming smiles.

Before getting into the car, I secretly slipped He Tingting and Xiaoyue each a check for one million yuan, as compensation for my..." Their indifference made the two girls giggle like swallows, vowing to dress up beautifully for my arrival on the weekend.

Alas, they say "the land of gentle pleasures is the grave of heroes," but which hero isn't a frequent visitor to such a place?

Arriving at the Burton Hotel, I glanced around the lobby but didn't see Chen Ziyu. After a moment's thought, I called He Fu. Hearing that Chen Ziyu wanted to meet me, she was shocked, instructing me to be extra careful and sternly warning me that Chen Ziyu was exceptionally dangerous. She said she'd explain the details when I got home that evening. Hearing this, I

felt a chill run down my spine. He Fu was a seasoned veteran; what storms hadn't she weathered? What villains hadn't she encountered? If she said someone was dangerous, then it was absolutely true. Suddenly, a strange feeling stirred within me. Subconsciously, I silently recited the thirty-six-character mantra, activating the "Nine Dragons Armor," filling my body with energy, sharpening my vision and hearing. Pretending to be nonchalant, I carefully observed the hotel's surroundings several times, but... Sensing something amiss, I left the hotel, intending to retrieve my handgun from my car. Reaching my BMW, I took out my keys, and just as I was about to insert them into the door, my eyelids twitched. I noticed something strange – odd water stains.

There was water in the parking lot outside the Burton Hotel; the hotel washes the parking lot every morning. Five-star hotel parking lots are almost spotless, and after washing, water often remains. It was past noon, and most of the water had dried, except for some uneven areas. There was a puddle under my BMW, but I noticed a water streak nearly 100 centimeters long in it – definitely not water splashed from a tire. I breathed softly, pretending nothing was wrong, and returned to the hotel.

This time, I went directly to the hotel manager, hoping to see the parking lot's surveillance footage. I knew the manager; his surname was Huang, and he readily agreed. I agreed. Seeing his agile and forceful gait, I seriously suspected he was also from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Arriving at the security department on the second floor, Manager Huang had a staff member replay the video footage of my arrival at the Burton Hotel. I held my breath, hoping I was overreacting.

Manager Huang even started chatting with me casually. Suddenly, a staff member cried out in surprise. Manager Huang and I bent down to look at the screen and were horrified to see a short, thin man wearing a work cap nimbly crawl under my BMW as I parked and entered the hotel. He stayed for just over a minute before emerging and leaving. I was shocked. Manager Huang's face turned serious. He quickly pulled out a walkie-talkie and declared a state of emergency at the hotel.

I pressed his hand, pleading with him not to alert the suspect. He hesitated, looked at me, and nodded. This time, instead of using a walkie-talkie, he took out his cell phone and whispered, "Let me check with my superiors. Please wait a moment." "

That's ruthless. Could it be a bomb?" I looked blankly out the window. Apart from a chill running down my spine, I was no longer afraid. At least I knew the enemy's attitude. My enemy was Chen Ziyu, Chen Zihe, and even their entire family.

"Mr. Li, please take this call." Manager Huang respectfully handed me the phone.

I guessed it was He Fu, and when I took it, I was right.

Her voice was calm. "Zhonghan, I dare to go back now. What are your plans?"

I calmly replied, "Wait another hour. If Chen Ziyu doesn't come, you can decide what to do."

He Fu hesitated for a moment, then said decisively, "Okay, keep in touch."

I handed the phone back to Manager Huang and smiled. "Thank you, Manager Huang." Manager Huang

smiled and said, "You're welcome. The hotel is safe, Mr. Li, please rest assured. How about we have lunch at the restaurant first?

" "Sure," I smiled and agreed.

Guided by Manager Huang, I arrived at the hotel's Chinese restaurant. There weren't many diners, so I chose a small table in the corner. A waiter, alerted by Manager Huang, rushed over to greet me warmly. I had no appetite; I just wanted to fill my stomach. I casually ordered three dishes and a soup, along with three bowls of rice, and wolfed it down, thoroughly enjoying myself. But Chen Ziyu still hadn't called, and my mood soured. Even though a beautiful,

solitary woman sat down at a table two tables away to order, I couldn't muster any enthusiasm. After quickly finishing my meal and paying the bill, I also paid for the solitary woman at the next table. Wiping my mouth, I casually walked over to her. Seeing her lonely, forlorn appearance, I felt a pang of pity and, without even asking her permission, plopped down in the high-backed chair next to her.

The lonely beauty was surprised. Her eyebrows were like crescent moons, her skin as white as snow, and her eyes dark. Her straight nose suggested a strong woman. With her neat short hair and dignified uniform, she looked not only like a white-collar worker, but also like a white-collar leader. Some women are born with this kind of look, like Luo Tong.

Thinking of Luo Tong, my heart ached.

The lonely beauty put down her chopsticks, glared at me unfriendly, and said coldly, "I don't like being watched while I eat. Please leave."

I shrugged, disagreeing: "That's not right. Haven't you ever eaten with your parents? Haven't you ever eaten with your friends or colleagues?"

The lonely beauty retorted angrily, "I don't know you, so I'm sure you're not my friend."

"I paid for your meal," I smiled.

"One meal and you're my friend? That's too promiscuous," the lonely beauty sneered.

I immediately retorted, "Friends don't discriminate based on status. Making friends and promiscuity are two different things."

The lonely beauty was taken aback, seemingly enraged by the veiled insult in my words. "I don't want you to pay for me, I'll give you your money back, please leave," she snapped.

"I can tell fortunes, do you believe it?" I flashed a smile that could charm any girl.

The lonely beauty angrily grabbed a glass: "If you've ever used this method to woo women before, then congratulations. But if you want to use this shameless method to woo me, then you'd better get lost. I'll count to ten, and if you're still not gone, I'll have someone kick you out.

" "One, two, three..."

Just as the lonely beauty was about to explode with rage, I said with a grin, "Your surname is Peng, your name is Peng Yuwen, and you graduated from the University of California."

Saying this, I stood up, shrugged, "That's all for now, bye."

The lonely beauty's face changed drastically. Reacting quickly, she abruptly put down her glass, glaring with her dark eyes and shouting, "Wait, wait! How do you know my name? Knowing my name isn't strange, you might have checked the hotel registration, but how do you know I graduated from the University of California?" "

She spoke quickly and urgently, yet with remarkable intonation and clear pronunciation.

I grinned mischievously, 'I already told you, I can tell fortunes.'

Actually, she was the beauty Zhou Zhinong had his eye on, named Peng Yuwen. A graduate of the University of California, she returned to China and failed in business. Now she was willing to pay 300,000 yuan for a night of prostitution, but I wasn't very interested in her. I heard she even had trouble finding accommodation, so I asked Zhou Zhinong to arrange for her to stay at the Burton Hotel for a month. I didn't expect to run into her in the restaurant.

'Then please sit down and tell my fortune again. Let's see how accurate you are.'

Peng Yuwen reacted quickly. With her education, she certainly didn't believe in fortune telling or face reading. She wanted to know my background, so she begged me to stay.

The situation had reversed. I sat down casually, 'Okay, I'm in a bad mood today, so I'll find someone to upset me. If I'm accurate, give me a compliment; if I'm not, don't throw a cup at me.'" Upon hearing this

, Peng Yuwen pushed her glass away. I chuckled inwardly and stared at her, slowly saying, "You should be someone who can stand on your own two feet. Unfortunately, you've had bad luck. Your dream of becoming a powerful woman has been dealt a heavy blow. Your business is bleak, and you're destitute."

Peng Yuwen blushed and retorted, "That's utter nonsense! What kind of place is this? Would someone so destitute eat here?"

"Heh, I only said destitute, not that you're a beggar. The few vegetarian dishes you ordered only cost a few hundred yuan." My sarcasm was still sharp.

"Who exactly are you?" Peng Yuwen snapped angrily.

I thought to myself, how could she do business with such impatience? No matter how much capital she had, she'd lose it all. My charming smile returned, and I said excitedly, "You should be able to tell that the man in front of you is a very handsome fortune teller."

Peng Yuwen didn't smile. Come to think of it, no one who's down on their luck and has nowhere to live would easily smile. "Then please calculate again, what method can I use to get out of this predicament?"

Peng Yuwen's tone softened considerably, but her beautiful face was still tense.

"There is a method." I beckoned to Peng Yuwen, gesturing for her to lean closer. Peng Yuwen hesitated for a moment, then leaned in. I whispered a few words mysteriously.

"What?" Peng Yuwen was taken aback, her sexy mouth slightly open, and she said coldly, "I may be destitute, but I'm not crazy."

I sneered back, "Opportunity favors the brave."

Peng Yuwen was thinking, her eyes fixed on the ground, unlike me. After thinking for a while, Peng Yuwen gritted her teeth and asked, "What's in it for me?"

"Three hundred thousand," I smiled.

"Let me see the check."

Peng Yuwen looked suspicious. I shook my head and sighed, took out my checkbook from my pocket, called the waiter for a pen, and with a few swift strokes, tore off a check for three hundred thousand and handed it to her: "You're too insecure. I'll not only show you the check, I'll hold it for you."

Peng Yuwen grabbed the check, examined it carefully, put it back in her pocket, stood up briskly, grabbed her handbag, and quickly left. I sized up her tall figure; the lines of her hips were quite beautiful.

I ordered a glass of water from the waiter and waited quietly. Bored, I took out my phone, intending to greet each of the beautiful women at the resort. Unexpectedly, I received astonishing news: I was a father! Wang Yi had given birth to a daughter. I was so excited my hands trembled. I quickly called "Grandma," who giggled and said she had just heard the news and was on her way back to Biyun Resort with Bai Yanting. Her voice was filled with excitement, and for a moment, I felt like a real man again.

Suddenly, a sharp, piercing siren blared. A waiter shouted, "Fire! Everyone, get out of here!"

The restaurant erupted in chaos, people scattering in panic. I fled too, but I wasn't alarmed. It was all part of my plan. I quickly left the restaurant and followed the frantic crowd towards the hotel entrance, my eyes fixed on the people, searching for a man. I didn't know if this desperate measure would lure Chen Ziyu out, but I had a feeling he was in the hotel.

"Everyone calm down, everyone calm down, it's alright, it's alright, it's just a malfunction in the alarm system, a false fire report, don't panic..."

Manager Huang was trying to calm the panicked guests, some of whom had even fled in their underwear, completely naked.

A slender figure came into my view. I breathed heavily, my blood surging, like a hunting dog waiting for its prey. Yes, this slender figure was Chen Ziyu. He had his hands in his pockets and was walking slowly towards the hotel entrance. He probably hadn't seen me before, as he didn't recognize me, but I recognized him. To be honest, Chen Ziyu was more handsome than me, and about the same height. If I were considered handsome, Chen Ziyu would be considered dashing, but unfortunately, his eyes were too sinister, his eyelids too puffy, and he lacked energy.

I followed him and blocked Chen Ziyu's path at the hotel entrance. He froze, his swollen eyes shooting me a sinister glare, like a wolf staring at me. The air seemed to freeze for a moment; Chen Ziyu and I stood there in the empty space, with no one else around, just the two of us.

"Director Li?"

"Chen Ziyu?"

We both nodded to each other.

The panicked guests gradually dispersed, and the magnificent hotel lobby returned to silence. A pretty hotel waitress brought two cups of coffee and placed them in front of Chen Ziyu and me, saying gently, "I'm sorry, the hotel's fire alarm system malfunctioned, causing you inconvenience. The coffee is complimentary; please understand."

I was in a good mood and gave the waitress a charming smile. She blushed slightly and gracefully left with the tray. I was even more pleased; finally, my charming smile could make a beautiful woman blush. I picked up the coffee, took a small sip—it tasted pretty good—and leaned back comfortably on the soft lobby sofa.

Chen Ziyu, sitting directly opposite me, seemed uninterested in the coffee, only in me, his sinister gaze fixed on me.

"Trying to kill me?" I asked with a smile.

Chen Ziyu crossed his legs and said in a sinister tone, "That's a tracking device, not a bomb."

I put down my coffee cup, looked at the glass exterior wall of the hotel lobby, and said calmly, "Then please have your men remove the tracking device."

Chen Ziyu glanced at me, slowly took out his phone, and made a call. A moment later, a thin man appeared in the parking lot outside the hotel. He quickly found my BMW, crouched down, and crawled inside completely. His movements were incredibly swift; in less than a minute, he had climbed out from under the car, waved something in his hand in our direction, and then drove away.

I smiled and nodded, praising, "Not bad. You removed one and then placed another—removed the tracking device, and then planted an explosive."

Chen Ziyu's facial muscles twitched slightly, and he said coldly, "It's not the right time yet."

His tone shifted abruptly, and he immediately retorted, "You were the one who set the hotel fire alarm earlier, weren't you?"

I didn't deny it: "Since you asked me out, we should at least meet. Since you wouldn't come, I had no choice but to resort to this."

Chen Ziyu seemed a little disheartened: "I was originally going to meet you, but someone outside called to tell me that you'd found the tracking device, so I figured it didn't matter whether we met or not."

I secretly felt smug, thinking: I'm a super agent, how could her son be any less? I picked up my coffee cup again and took a large, satisfying gulp: "Just say it, what do you want?"

"I just want to know your background," Chen Ziyu said bluntly.

"Is my background important to you?" I asked cunningly.

Chen Ziyu was taken aback, pondered for a moment, and said calmly, "Chen Zihe is my brother, and I care about him. Right now, people in Yuanjing County are in a state of panic. Chen Zihe and I both want to know your intentions."

"So you're investigating my background, and once you've found out, you'll consider whether to retaliate or back down?" My sharp gaze swept across Chen Ziyu's thin face like lightning.

"Director Li is truly no ordinary person." Chen Ziyu remained noncommittal, and it was hard to tell if the praise was genuine.

I snorted lightly, "You flatter me. You, Chen Ziyu, are even more impressive."

The atmosphere became a little tense, but Chen Ziyu's expression remained unchanged, calm and detached. Judging from his composure alone, it was hard to tell that he was a drug addict. "Alright, I don't like beating around the bush. I just want to know if your anti-corruption campaign in Yuanjing County has implicated Chen Zihe?"

Chen Zihe finally got straight to the point, revealing his true purpose.

"What if there is, or what if there isn't?"

I remained ambiguous, my admiration for He Fu rivaling that of my aunt. Her single move, a mere warning, had thrown Yuanjing County into chaos. The officialdom there was more than just fear; everyone was living in constant fear.

Chen Ziyu sat up straight and said seriously, "If Chen Zihe isn't involved, I'll offer two million to compensate the hotel for its losses, and another two million to Director Li to calm his nerves."

He paused, his sinister gaze sweeping over me, and said ominously, "If Chen Zihe is involved, you, Director Li, name your price."

I secretly admired Chen Ziyu's boldness and handling of the situation. Such talent, it's a real pity he doesn't follow the right path. I, Li Zhonghan, must never emulate him. After a moment's thought, I said, word by word, "Xie Anni is my woman."

Chen Ziyu remained silent, his eyes growing even more sinister. He raised his sparse, pale eyebrows and said in a chilling tone, "So, that night at the Night Bar, it was your men who took Xie Anni away?"

"Yes," I readily admitted, my gaze sharp as lightning.

Chen Ziyu's eyes widened suddenly, and he exclaimed, "I remember! That night, you were in the bar, right next to me. I've seen you before!" "

Mr. Chen has a very good memory," I praised.

Chen Ziyu was clearly relieved, nodding repeatedly. "I was wondering where Xie Dongguo got such courage. It turns out it was Director Li who orchestrated this hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress scheme. My apologies."

I didn't get carried away, calmly replying, "I'm waiting for your answer."

Chen Ziyu suddenly burst into laughter. "Director Li, don't worry. Although Xie Anni is as beautiful as an angel, how can she compare to my brother? Not to mention one Xie Anni, even a hundred Xie Annis, I'd be willing to let go. A gentleman doesn't take what belongs to others. I promise Director Li, I will never touch a hair on Xie Anni's head again."

I was equally straightforward. "I promise Mr. Chen, Chen Zihe will not be implicated in any way. However, I must remind Mr. Chen that your brother's behavior needs to be tempered. Just because he's alright this time doesn't mean he'll be alright forever. I'm not lecturing, just stating the facts."

Chen Ziyu smiled broadly, then said sinisterly, "I'll listen to your advice. Don't worry, my brother won't stay in Yuanjing County for long. He won't hinder your construction of the new Yuanjing. We'll keep to ourselves."

“That’s for the best.” Setting down my coffee cup, I couldn’t help but give Chen Ziyu a thumbs up.

Chen Ziyu said excitedly, “Chatting with Director Li was unexpectedly pleasant. It seems my brother still needs more experience. He’s still young and doesn’t know how to interact with Director Li. I’ll give him a lecture later.”

I flattered him, “Your brother, like Mr. Chen, is handsome and dashing. A little arrogance now and then isn’t a big deal. I believe that with the Chen family’s strong support, you two brothers will definitely achieve great things.”

“Hehe, then I’ll accept Mr. Chen’s kind words.” After laughing, Chen Ziyu waved to the front desk, “Miss…” The

hotel receptionist rushed over and asked what was wrong. Chen Ziyu took out a stack of checks, selected two, handed one to the receptionist, and also gave her a business card: “I’m so sorry, I made the fire alarm. I’m willing to pay two million. If that’s not enough, please call me and I’ll pay in full.” The receptionist

was speechless.

I looked around, wanting to give Peng Yuwen the two million yuan Chen Ziyu had handed over as a consolation payment, but unfortunately, she was nowhere to be seen.

※※※

In high spirits, I shared the good news with two people. One was He Fu. I briefly explained my meeting with Chen Ziyu and his intentions. He Fu breathed a sigh of relief and asked if I was sure there weren't any bombs or tracking devices under the car. I laughed and said, "Don't worry, as soon as Chen Ziyu left, Manager Huang had someone check under my car."

He Fu immediately relaxed and said with a grin, "I'm going straight back to the villa to see what your daughter looks like."

I laughed heartily, hung up the phone, and then congratulated Xie Anni. Of course, I couldn't tell her I had a daughter. "Anni, Chen Ziyu won't bother you anymore."

"Really?" Xie Anni was overjoyed.

"Absolutely, he promised me." I laughed.

"Where are you now?" Xie Anni asked anxiously, as if she couldn't wait to throw herself into my arms.

I suppressed my excitement and said, "On my way to your house, not Jade One, but Kelly Plaza, I need to meet Zhao He."

"Then be careful," Xie Anni said softly.

My heart was filled with sweetness and tenderness: "I know."

I wondered if I should take advantage of my daughter's birth and my aunt becoming a grandmother to tell her about Xie Anni, but then I thought better of it. What if my aunt was unhappy? Wouldn't that be bad luck?

When I arrived at Kelly Plaza, I headed straight for the Xie family with pride and joy. Chen Ziyu, to protect Chen Zihe, unexpectedly reached a compromise with me and gave up pursuing Xie Anni. Now, I was no longer facing enemies on two sides; my only enemy was Zhao He. My confidence was even stronger. I not only wanted Zhao He to give up Xie Anni and stop him from taking Weng Jina, but I also wanted him to return half of the shares in Qizheng Group. Ideally, I should also get his wife, Xie Anqi. Good heavens, am I going too far?

The luxurious Xie family mansion was completely silent. My heart skipped a beat. I pressed my ear against the door and listened carefully, but I couldn't hear anything. Suddenly, I remembered that I had a duplicate of the Xie family key in my pocket. My mind raced. I took out the key, carefully inserted it into the keyhole, and turned it gently and slowly. The door opened, and I heard a roar, and I could vaguely hear panting.

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