[Urban] The Mad Rogue's Womanizing Adventures (Complete) - 16-18

137. I Won't Treat You Badly.

"Don't worry, we'll be there soon!"

Fan Qi said with a smile.

The van drove for a while and stopped in front of a club far from the Bureau of Commerce.

"We're here, you can get out now."

Fan Qi said, getting out of the car first, followed by Yun Yao and two others. When they got out, they noticed a small car following behind the van, but no one got out.

Yun Yao looked up; the words "Blue Moon" were written on the entrance of the club. She had lived in Qingshui County for so long but had never been here before, and she didn't usually pay much attention to this club. It seemed like it wasn't open to the public.

"Eat here?"

Yun Yao turned to Fan Qi and asked.

"Yes, let's go."

Fan Qi didn't say much.

Yun Yao glanced at the small car following the van. No one had gotten out yet, and the windows were one-way, so they couldn't see anyone inside. But Yun Yao had a premonition that if the three of them ran away now, several people would jump out and restrain them.

She glanced at the other two, then walked in the direction Fan Qi pointed.

The club looked unremarkable from the outside, and there weren't many people, but the interior was exquisitely and luxuriously decorated. The waiter was very enthusiastic and familiar with Fan Qi, leading them directly to a VIP room on the second floor.

Fan Qi went in first, followed by Yun Yao and the other two.

Yun Yao hadn't even had a chance to properly observe the furnishings of the room when she suddenly heard the door slam shut behind her!

She turned around in surprise and saw several burly men grabbing two male colleagues by the neck from behind, covering their mouths and noses with white gauze! The two men struggled a couple of times before collapsing unconscious to the ground!

"What are you doing?"

Yun Yao cried out sharply. These men were clearly waiting in the room. Before she could finish speaking, someone grabbed her arm from behind, rendering her immobile.

"Don't be nervous, Secretary Yun. These two young men have just fainted. I won't hurt them!"

Fan Qi smiled as he walked up to Yun Yao.

At this moment, Yun Yao's arms were behind her back, and the buttons of her already tight shirt were suddenly undone, immediately revealing her two firm, full breasts tightly encased in a black lace bra!

Fan Qi stared at them for a long time, barely managing to suppress the urge to pinch them!

"You! What you're doing is illegal!"

Yun Yao, no longer concerned with being embarrassed by the exposure, saw the two burly men dragging the two unconscious male colleagues aside and tying them up. They were then thoroughly examining the briefcase containing the documents, seemingly unsure where to begin, clearly eyeing the documents inside.

"How is it illegal? We were drugged and robbed as soon as we entered this room by people hiding here. All our valuables were stolen, and the thieves thought this briefcase contained money, so they took it too!"

Fan Qi said nonchalantly.

"Do you think the police will believe you?"

Yun Yao asked him incredulously.

"That depends on how well you cooperate, Secretary Yun!"

Fan Qi glanced at Yun Yao, then couldn't help but stare at her large breasts.

"What do you mean?"

Yun Yao asked, puzzled.

"I won't beat around the bush. There's 200,000 yuan in this card. As long as you help me cover this up, and when the police come, we'll agree on the same story, and this matter will be over, the 200,000 yuan is yours!"

Fan Qi said, waving a bank card in front of her.

Hearing his words, Yun Yao suddenly realized that she should have been drugged along with him. That way, none of the three of them would know anything, and when they woke up, whatever Fan Qi said would be true. Given Fan Qi's connections and background, even if the police found his story suspicious, they wouldn't investigate further.

But Fan Qi didn't do that because he knew that lost evidence could be collected again. As long as the patrol team was there, his crisis wouldn't be over. But if Yun Yao sided with him, things would be much easier, which was why he was willing to use a large sum of money to win her over.

Yun Yao gradually understood his intentions, and she tried to calm herself down.

It would take Liu Nan some time to find this place, and this was a good opportunity to buy time.

She pretended to hesitate and think, suddenly falling silent.

Fan Qi's eyes lit up immediately when he saw an opening.

"Secretary Yun, I can tell you're a smart woman. We're out here to make money, right? Tell me, as a lowly civil servant, working yourself to the bone every day, how much salary could you possibly accumulate in your lifetime?"

"Won't this money be discovered?"

Yun Yao thought for a moment, then frowned and asked, as if she had made up her mind.

"Of course not! How could I make such a mistake? It's all cash deposited; there's no way they'll find out!"

Fan Qi quickly replied when he saw Yun Yao relent.

"Then how can I help you?"

Yun Yao looked up at him and asked.

Fan Qi breathed a sigh of relief, his gaze towards Yun Yao softening considerably. He waved to the burly man holding Yun Yao, who released her and stepped aside.

"Come, Secretary Yun, let's sit down and talk. I knew you were a sensible person!"

Fan Qi pulled Yun Yao to sit on the sofa.

"I've offended quite a few people in the Economic and Trade Bureau over the years, and I know these people have been trying to frame me these past few days. As long as you help me get through this, and if the county does anything like this again, just let me know in advance. Not only this time, but I will never treat you unfairly in the future!"

138. Eagerness.

Yun Yao, who had been working for several years, was encountering this kind of bribery for the first time.

Looking at Fan Qi's practiced manner, she seemed to understand why the county had been unable to investigate or prosecute him for so many years. Money makes the world go round. If she were truly a newcomer who had only been working for a month and had no complicated relationship with Wu Jun and Yu Mingjia, she couldn't guarantee she would remain so clear-headed in the face of the temptation of 200,000 yuan.

Fan Qi was certain that Yun Yao was a newcomer, which is why he so easily believed that she was genuinely tempted.

Seeing Yun Yao hesitate without speaking, he smiled and placed the bank card on the coffee table, pushing it towards her. "Secretary Yun, don't be shy. Everyone looks out for themselves. If you have the chance to improve your life, why cling to those worthless principles and rules?"

Yun Yao glanced at the bank card, smiled slightly at Fan Qi, and genuinely didn't refuse.

"That's more like it! Come on, let's have a drink to celebrate our successful cooperation!"

Fan Qi casually picked up a bottle of red wine that had been placed on the coffee table, poured some into Yun Yao's glass, and then poured some into his own.

Yun Yao hesitated for a moment, and to avoid arousing Fan Qi's suspicion, she also picked up her glass, displaying a complex expression. Fan Qi saw this and became even more convinced that she was truly willing to cooperate with him.

Fan Qi smiled with satisfaction, raised his glass in a gesture of acknowledgment, and took a sip first.

Yun Yao followed suit. She calculated the time; about half an hour had passed since she called Liu Nan earlier, and she wondered when Liu Nan would find her.

If Liu Nan didn't arrive soon, she didn't know how to continue the charade. Besides, Fan Qi's lecherous eyes had been fixed on her chest for a long time, and she could guess what he was planning next.

Sure enough, as soon as Yun Yao took a sip of her drink, Fan Qi's large, fat hand grabbed one of her small hands. She tried to pull away in a panic but couldn't.

"Director Fan, you..." "Secretary Yun, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. This face, this figure, I fell in love with you the first day you arrived!"

Fan Qi moved closer to Yun Yao, speaking as he casually wrapped his other hand around her slender waist, pulling her into his arms.

"Director Fan, don't do this!"

Yun Yao turned her head sharply to the side, avoiding Fan Qi's approaching mouth.

Seeing Yun Yao's lack of cooperation, and having already endured several days of tension, Fan Qi's eyes flashed with annoyance.

"Secretary Yun, since we're going to cooperate, you should at least show some sincerity, right?"

"No, Director Fan, there are so many people here, I'm just embarrassed!"

Yun Yao's heart sank when she saw his annoyance, and she immediately said to him shyly.

Seeing her like this, Fan Qi's expression softened. "What's there to be embarrassed about? We're all family. You'll get used to it eventually. If I don't satisfy you, you can pick a few from among them. They're all studs, guaranteed to make you feel like you're in heaven!"

As he spoke, his large hand had already slipped inside Yun Yao's shirt, which was unbuttoned, and was kneading the large breasts he had been dreaming of.

"Secretary Yun, your breasts are so soft and tender, I've been craving them so much!"

he said, tearing his shirt open with his other hand. As the buttons flew off Yun Yao's shirt, Fan Qi exclaimed excitedly, loosening her bra and revealing her two full, white breasts.

He eagerly grabbed them in his hands, one in each hand, and Yun Yao's breasts immediately struggled in his grasp like doves suddenly caught trying to fly away.

"These breasts, they're like those of a virgin! So damn alluring!"

Fan Qi lowered his head and began to kiss them. Yun Yao let out a muffled groan and turned her face away. She just hoped Liu Nan would find her soon, otherwise, Fan Qi would devour her completely today.

After a while, Yun Yao suddenly felt a surge of heat throughout her body. At this moment, Fan Qi's large mouth, which was now relishing the sensation of nibbling

at her breasts, didn't seem so unpleasant anymore. In fact, she gradually began to crave his harder touch, even hoping he would take things further! She couldn't help but start panting, a blush creeping onto her fair face.

Fan Qi sensed her change, looked up at her, and grinned, his eyes gleaming with lust.

"How's it going, Secretary Yun? Isn't this drug potent enough? This is a rare find that I had a hard time finding. Not only does it aphrodisiac, it also keeps a woman alert, multiplying the pleasure. I've never dared to use this on anyone else!"

"You—" Upon hearing that he had drugged her, Yun Yao felt a wave of unease and anxiety wash over her. No wonder she was reacting this way.

Seeing that the time was right, Fan Qi immediately pressed Yun Yao's petite body under his obese frame. One large hand reached into her skirt, skillfully removing her stockings and accurately finding her already soaking wet vulva!

"I didn't realize you were so slutty, you're already this wet! Don't worry, I'll make you feel like you're in heaven today!"

Fan Qi chuckled, then pulled Yun Yao up and made her lie face down on the sofa back. He pulled out his member, and without a word, grabbed her buttocks and thrust into her from behind!

"Oh! Damn, I almost didn't get it in! This pussy is so fucking amazing!"

Fan Qi yelled, feeling all the blood rushing to his brain. The feeling was so pleasurable, it was as if every pore on his body was opening up!

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Fan Qi, as if he had found a treasure, paused for a moment, then moved slowly a few times before pressing his large belly against Yun Yao's smooth, white back. He leaned over and grabbed Yun Yao's two large breasts with both hands, while thrusting faster and faster into her!

Yun Yao lay on the sofa, the effects of the drug becoming increasingly apparent. She felt a hard, rolling object moving back and forth inside her secret passage, and the waves of pleasure were becoming increasingly unbearable!

"Secretary Yun, why are you holding back? If it feels good, just shout it out! In a little while, your brother will have something even better for you!"

Fan Qi said with a chuckle as he thrust, his hands gripping her breasts even tighter, his fingers digging deep inside!

"Ah!"

Although Yun Yao felt pain, it subsided quickly, and she felt a unique stimulation from his gripping of her breasts. Under the influence of the drug, she felt an unbearable itch in her vagina, unconsciously moaning and adjusting her position to allow Fan Qi to penetrate deeper.

"Baby, your pussy is getting tighter and tighter, it feels so good!"

Fan Qi was overjoyed, groaning with pleasure. He was about to push Yun Yao onto the sofa for the final thrust when suddenly a loud bang came from the door, followed by the door being kicked open!

Startled, he quickly looked towards the door and saw Chen Bingrui leading more than a dozen policemen with guns rushing in!

"Hands up, don't move!"

The burly men in the room had been secretly watching Fan Qi's sweaty labor, never expecting the police to come in at this time. The police's shouts immediately filled the room, and before the burly men could react, they were quickly subdued!

Upon seeing the police, Fan Qi knew things were bad. He hurriedly got up and started dressing. In his haste, he glanced at the door and saw who walked in. His heart sank.

Following the police were Liu Nan and Lin Zeqing.

Liu Nan frowned and looked around. When he saw Yun Yao, disheveled and slumped on the sofa, his face darkened.

"Chief Fan, what's going on?"

he asked coldly, glancing at Fan Qi.

Fan Qi was completely panicked. If it had just been Lin Zeqing with a few police officers, it would have been manageable. He hadn't expected Liu Nan to show up at this time!

He had thought that if Yun Yao cooperated, everything would be easy. Destroying the evidence wasn't urgent; those two wouldn't wake up anytime soon, and with such a beauty around, wouldn't he just have his fun first?

Now, in this room, two of the three members of the inspection team were drugged and tied up, lying on the floor, while a woman lay naked on the sofa. His previous plan had completely failed before it could be implemented, and this situation was extremely disadvantageous for him!

"Director Liu, please let me explain. It was Secretary Yun who invited me out. She said she had some information that I was interested in and wanted me to pay her to buy it!"

In desperation, Fan Qi began to distort the truth and spout nonsense, attempting to pin everything on Yun Yao.

"Director Lin, Fan Qi is suspected of assaulting government staff. Please take him back first. We'll discuss the details after the investigation is complete!"

Liu Nan looked at Fan Qi for a moment, then calmly turned to Lin Zeqing beside her and said.

"Okay."

Lin Zeqing responded, looking at Fan Qi with a complicated expression.

"Trying to touch me? You're kidding! I'll say it again, this has nothing to do with me. She lured me out to blackmail me and seduced me. I'm the victim, why are you arresting me?"

Seeing that he was about to be arrested, Fan Qi immediately became arrogant and domineering!

Seeing his outburst, Lin Zeqing actually stopped in his tracks. He looked back at Liu Nan, unsure what to do.

"Director Liu, this..." "Take him back first. I'll take responsibility for anything that happens!"

Liu Nan's tone remained calm, completely unmoved by Fan Qi's accusations.

Lin Zeqing responded, then decisively turned and gave Chen Bingrui a wink. Chen Bingrui waved his hand, and two policemen came over and handcuffed Fan Qi.

"Fine, you wait!"

Seeing that his outburst hadn't worked, Fan Qi hurled a vicious remark at Liu Nan and Lin Zeqing before being led away by the police.

Lin Zeqing, having served as an official in the county for so many years, naturally knew Fan Qi's background. He had been ineffective and lawless in the Economic and Trade Bureau for years, all because the city's Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary was his uncle. Over the years, Fan Qi had committed numerous offenses—rape, instigating his subordinates to assault people, and so on—all of which Lin Zeqing had suppressed, in exchange for considerable bribes.

Liu Nan was the county head's man, and Lin Zeqing had long known that Yu Mingjia's backing was incredibly powerful, even forcing Secretary Wu to leave. Now that Liu Nan's attitude was so firm, Lin Zeqing naturally understood that the county head had instructed him to do this, and he had no choice but to stand on Liu Nan's side without hesitation.

The Blue Moon Club was actually a small backyard run by Fan Qi under the guise of the Economic and Trade Bureau. The waitresses were all handpicked by Fan Qi, their job being to provide for Fan Qi and the other officials he brought along. Lin Zeqing had been there a few times, so when he couldn't find Yun Yao and the others at the restaurant near the Economic and Trade Bureau that evening, he immediately thought of this place, which was why Liu Nan had come so quickly.

At this moment, he was glad he had chosen the right side tonight. Since he saw that the county magistrate was determined to remove Fan Qi, why would he be foolish enough to become cannon fodder for Fan Qi at this time?

After Fan Qi was taken away, Liu Nan took off his coat and covered Yun Yao, who was lying on the sofa.

"Director Liu, if there's nothing else, I'll go check on Fan Qi at the detention center."

Lin Zeqing glanced at Yun Yao, feeling a sudden itch in his heart.

"Okay, send two people to take the colleagues from the case investigation department to the hospital for a checkup, and send the evidence back to the office."

Liu Nan nodded and said.

"Okay."

Lin Zeqing finished speaking and secretly glanced at Yun Yao before leaving the room.

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) 140. A Gentle Response Soon

everyone left the room, leaving only Liu Nan and Yun Yao.

Liu Nan looked at Yun Yao, who was lying there with her face flushed and eyes closed. He then glanced at the glass of red wine on the table and knew that Fan Qi had drugged her. He couldn't help but curse Fan Qi in his heart again.

"That bastard, I won't let him get away with this!"

Seeing his goddess being bullied like this, Liu Nan was filled with anger and heartache, regretting that he hadn't arrived sooner.

He wrapped Yun Yao tightly in his coat, picked her up, and carried her out, taking the glass of red wine with him.

Yun Yao was actually awake. She was too embarrassed by the sudden intrusion of so many men into the room, so she had been pretending to be asleep on the sofa. Now, feeling Liu Nan gently and carefully wrap her in his coat and carry her out, she felt a surge of emotion.

Liu Nan didn't know she was awake; he hadn't taken advantage of her unconsciousness... The fact that he took advantage of her showed that this man had a bright and upright heart.

She closed her eyes and heard Liu Nan carry her to the car, then instruct the driver to go to the apartment complex where Yun Yao lived.

In the car, Liu Nan tried his best not to look at Yun Yao, who was curled up like a kitten in his arms. However, Yun Yao gradually felt increasingly hot. The effects of the drug she had taken earlier with Fan Qi were far from gone; it seemed to be fully taking hold now!

And this damned drug had made her extremely lucid. She could clearly feel the increasingly unbearable itching and heat in her vagina and passage!

Oh God, what should I do? I can't take it anymore!

At this moment, the car stopped.

"Master Wang, wait for me a moment, I'll take Secretary Yun home."

Liu Nan didn't notice Yun Yao's abnormality, carried her out of the car, and walked towards the apartment complex. After walking for a while, he stopped again. He suddenly realized he didn't even know which building Yun Yao lived in.

"Secretary Yun, wake up, which building do you live in?"

"Unit 3," Yun Yao said weakly, her voice barely audible.

Liu Nan gave an "oh" and headed towards Unit 3.

When he put Yun Yao down after entering her home, his arms ached. It wasn't that Yun Yao was heavy; it was simply because Liu Nan lacked exercise.

He glanced at Yun Yao's luxurious house, knowing her relationship with Wu Jun, so he wasn't particularly surprised. Yun Yao seemed to be sleeping peacefully, but he noticed her face was even more rosy than at the club, her small, slightly pouting lips a vibrant red, almost as if they were about to bleed.

After a moment of distraction, he snapped back to reality, not even bothering to retrieve his coat from Yun Yao, and turned to leave.

"I want some water," Yun Yao suddenly called out, stopping and turning back.

"Oh, wait a minute."

He hurriedly poured her a glass of water, and when he returned, Yun Yao had already opened her eyes and was looking at him.

"Here's some water."

Liu Nan avoided Yun Yao's burning gaze and bent down to hand her the water.

Yun Yao took it and drank it all. Liu Nan then poured another glass and placed it on the bedside table.

"Then you get some rest, I'll be going now!"

Liu Nan glanced quickly at Yun Yao and walked towards the door.

"Wait, your coat!"

Yun Yao gently removed the coat from her body. When Liu Nan turned around, he saw her revealing her ample breasts beneath her unbuttoned shirt as she removed the coat. His heart leaped into his throat!

He stood there for a moment, blushing, then quickly grabbed the coat and started to walk out. Suddenly, he realized he couldn't move it. Turning back, he saw Yun Yao's small hands tightly gripping the other end of the coat, her large, watery eyes looking at him with a pleading gaze!

At that moment, Yun Yao couldn't care less about anything else. She felt a raging fire burning within her, and if she held back any longer, she would be burned to ashes!

She crawled a few steps towards the bed, her warm hands passing over Liu Nan's chest and gently encircling his neck.

"Am I beautiful?"

Her large eyes were fixed on Liu Nan, her fragrant breath, carrying a hint of heat, gently wafting into his nostrils.

"Beautiful," Liu Nan said sincerely. These were the words he had repeated countless times in his heart.

At this moment, his face was flushed, his blood was surging, and faced with the irresistible temptation of the woman he had longed for day and night, he felt his defenses were about to crumble!

"Then do you want me?"

she asked softly, gently touching his tightly pursed lips with her fragrant orchid. He immediately felt as if a faint electric current was flowing through his lips, quickly coursing down to his lower body. Liu Nan let out a low groan; he felt a throbbing pain in his manhood that he had never experienced before!

He breathed heavily, his long, slender hands trembling slightly as he embraced her slender waist, pressing his lips against her fiery red lips!

Liu Nan had never been with a woman before, and the exquisite sensation of this kiss left his mind momentarily blank.

Sensing his inexperience, Yun Yao parted them with a soft gasp, looking at him with disbelief.

"You—" Before she could even ask, Liu Nan kissed her again!

Yun Yao gently responded to his awkward request, extending her fragrant orchid for him to greedily suckle.

Liu Nan felt the happiness before him was unreal. He longed to one day hold this goddess in his arms, never imagining that his dream could actually come true!

141. An Unforgettable First Time

As Liu Nan kissed her, his hands slid over Yun Yao's fragrant shoulders, gently removing her shirt and bra.

His heavy breathing released Yun Yao's red lips and fragrance, and he lowered his head, staring intently at Yun Yao's jade-like breasts and the two pink crystal-like nipples. He

stared blankly for a long time, and just as he was about to reach out to grab them, Yun Yao suddenly smiled and dodged, then bent down and gently unbuckled his belt.

"Is this your first time?"

she asked with a smile.

Liu Nan paused, then nodded somewhat shyly.

Yun Yao got off the bed, squatted on the floor, and pulled out her now erect member. Just as she was about to speak, Liu Nan pulled her up.

“You don’t have to do this.” Although Liu Nan was inexperienced, he had watched plenty of adult films, and he naturally understood what Yun Yao was about to do.

“I’m going to give you an unforgettable first time!”

Yun Yao looked at him tenderly with her large, watery eyes, then squatted down, opened her small, delicate mouth, and gently took Liu Nan’s penis into her mouth!

“Oh!” Liu Nan felt his penis instantly enveloped in warmth. Yun Yao’s fragrant lips occasionally licked the crease and tip of his penis, and a blissful sensation rushed from his penis to his head and toes, making him feel like he was floating on air.

After a while, Yun Yao moved back and forth with his penis in her mouth. After only a few movements, the intense stimulation made Liu Nan’s lower back go numb. “I…I can’t take it anymore, take it out!”

he said nervously, afraid that he would ejaculate in her mouth. He tried to pull out, but Yun Yao sucked on it tightly and didn’t let go.

Liu Nan couldn’t hold back any longer and finally let out a low growl, ejaculating all his semen into Yun Yao’s mouth!

"I'm so sorry, I..." Liu Nan took a breath and quickly pulled Yun Yao up, apologizing profusely.

Yun Yao smiled gently at his nervous expression and swallowed the semen in her mouth under his gaze.

His first time had ended up in her mouth, and she had even swallowed it! Liu Nan's mind went completely wild!

He quickly stripped off his clothes and pounced on the beauty before him, burying his face in her two alluring breasts amidst Yun Yao's playful laughter!

Yun Yao moaned softly, swaying her body beneath him with unbearable pleasure.

"Mmm, harder, it tickles," Liu Nan initially worried about hurting her, but hearing her words, he felt reassured and began to caress her breasts. After a short while, his erection returned!

"Yao Yao, can I..." He looked up at Yun Yao, somewhat embarrassed, and asked tentatively.

Seeing his expression, Yun Yao was both amused and exasperated. She was practically melting from desire, waiting for him, but since it was his first time, she couldn't openly show it. He didn't know she'd been holding back for so long.

"Whatever you want, I'll do as you please!"

Yun Yao began to pant, her alluring eyes fixed on him.

Hearing her words, Liu Nan felt a surge of heat. He got up and knelt between Yun Yao's legs, awkwardly trying to insert his member into her flower-like opening. However, after a long struggle, he couldn't get it in, only poking at the outside, making Yun Yao even more restless.

"Let me help you."

Yun Yao reached out and gently guided his member to her opening. Liu Nan pushed forward, inch by inch, until it was fully inside!

"Ah!"

As it advanced, the tingling and itching in Yun Yao's secret passage finally subsided, and she cried out from the bottom of her heart.

Liu Nan, experiencing lovemaking for the first time, was immediately faced with such a beauty; the stimulation was indescribable. He no longer needed to be taught the rest; he began his tireless assault, culminating in two more satisfying climaxes, sending Yun Yao to ecstasy more than once!

After the frenzy, the effects of the drug on Yun Yao's body gradually wore off. As she calmed down, she couldn't help but feel somewhat embarrassed.

Liu Nan was different from Yu Mingjia. Although she had a similar relationship with Yu Mingjia, he was the county magistrate. She didn't need to contact him for work-related matters, and he wouldn't directly approach her when he had work to assign. There was a buffer zone between them.

But Liu Nan was her direct superior; they saw each other frequently at work. What would happen if they saw each other again after what had happened today?

Liu Nan lay beside her, understanding that what had happened was because Yun Yao had been drugged and couldn't relieve her symptoms, and it just so happened that she encountered him at that moment. Seeing her sudden silence, he didn't say anything.

After a while, he turned around, gently kissed her shoulder, and then got up to get dressed.

"Yun Yao, if you don't want to talk about today anymore, I'll pretend it never happened. But I really like you. If it weren't for what happened today, I probably would never have told you this."

After getting dressed, Liu Nan frowned slightly and looked at Yun Yao with a complicated expression.

After speaking, he turned and walked out.

Yun Yao was filled with mixed emotions. Watching Liu Nan's departing figure, she hesitated for a moment, but still didn't call out to him.

She glanced at the glass of water Liu Nan had placed on the bedside table, her heart warmed once more by his gentle thoughtfulness. This man possessed a striking personal charm; outwardly gentle, yet with a restrained and domineering presence—undoubtedly an excellent man. However, Yun Yao knew that love was a luxury she couldn't afford, and she understood that the kinder a man was to her, the less she should get close to him; otherwise, one day, he would inevitably suffer unexpected harm because of her.

142. Thanks to her

, the phone in Yu Mingjia's office had been ringing incessantly these past few days, and the office door was practically being knocked down.

Li Biao was still under investigation, and the matter was still unresolved, but within days, Fan Qi, the director of the Economic and Trade Bureau, had been arrested! This was explosive news; everyone knew that Fan Qi had been lawless in Qingshui County for years, even the former Secretary Wu was wary of him, and no one dared to touch him?

Initially, the people in the various bureaus assumed the sudden rectification campaign was just a formality by the county to appease public anger following the incident at the Forestry Bureau. Now, seeing that it was serious, who could remain calm?

These past few days, everyone has been trembling with fear, proactively reporting their work and thoughts to the county leadership. Partly to demonstrate their resolve, but more importantly, to gauge the leadership's opinion and understand the situation.

Su Qingfeng, upon hearing that Liu Nan had personally led the arrest of Fan Qi, felt a surge of relief.

For years, every bureau below had treated the Discipline Inspection Commission with respect, except for Fan Qi, who, relying on his uncle being the city's Discipline Inspection Commission secretary, acted recklessly and showed no regard for him.

The Discipline Inspection Commission's letters denouncing Fan Qi were piling up. Over the years, Su Qingfeng had endured pressure from county leaders, the city's Discipline Inspection Commission, and the public's ire. He harbored a deep hatred for Fan Qi, and by extension, for the entire Economic and Trade Bureau.

Now that someone finally dared to touch Fan Qi, he naturally had to quickly add fuel to the fire. While the investigation into Li Biao's case was still in full swing, he also mobilized manpower overnight to compile all the letters from the petition office over the years accusing Fan Qi

. The next day, he personally delivered the thick stack of documents to the county magistrate's office. Yu Mingjia and Liu Nan, flipping through the letters of accusation and the materials compiled by Yun Yao's inspection team, couldn't help but furrow their brows more and more. Most of the letters accused Fan Qi of embezzlement, bribery, abuse of power for personal gain, and rape of women; some even accused him of forcing women into prostitution! One letter described how Fan Qi forced a woman to work as a waitress at the Blue Moon Club. When she refused, he first raped her, then had his men take turns raping her, torturing her for three days and three nights until she was forced to consent!

"This Fan Qi, his crimes are simply outrageous!"

Yu Mingjia couldn't bear it any longer and slammed the documents heavily on the table!

He simply couldn't believe that such violence could exist in modern society, and that for so many years he had run rampant in the county without anyone standing up to stop him.

"Yes, this kind of person should have been shot long ago. No one dared to touch him all these years because his uncle is Wu Huazhong, the secretary of the city's Discipline Inspection Commission. I wonder if Wu Huazhong knows what Fan Qi has been doing all these years under his name,"

Liu Nan said indignantly.

During the days Fan Qi was detained, he remained stubborn, refusing to admit to the crime of harming public officials, insisting that Yun Yao had blackmailed and seduced him. Later, after Liu Nan had the glass of red wine Yun Yao had drunk from tested and proved that it contained a strong aphrodisiac, he had nothing more to say.

After their passionate encounter, Liu Nan's feelings for Yun Yao had undergone a qualitative change. He realized that this seemingly cold and unapproachable woman was actually incredibly gentle and in need of protection deep down. Moreover, regardless of Yun Yao's thoughts, she was now his woman in Liu Nan's heart. Hearing Fan Qi's accusations against Yun Yao only intensified his hatred for Fan Qi.

"Hmph, I've got Fan Qi dealt with. I want to see what Wu Huazhong is up to!"

Yu Mingjia turned to the window, her tone gentle yet resolute.

"By the way, how was Yun Yao when you went there yesterday?"

After a while, Yu Mingjia suddenly asked.

"She's alright. We had our police force ready, and we set off as soon as we received Yun Yao's call, so we arrived on time. Luckily, Director Lin knew the place, so the search wasn't too difficult."

Liu Nan tried his best to hide his panic when mentioning Yun Yao.

"We caught Fan Qi red-handed so easily this time, all thanks to her."

"Yes, I didn't realize she was so calm and collected, handling things with composure under pressure."

Yu Mingjia nodded, saying nothing more.

Several major events had occurred in the secretariat these past few days. The first was that Zheng Xia was dismissed from her position as head of the secretariat due to embezzlement and bribery. Since the amount embezzled was small, it didn't constitute a crime of embezzlement; the disciplinary committee only gave her a disciplinary warning and transferred her from the government agency to Li Tie's Zhouzhang Town government. The second event was the appointment of Yun Yao as head of the secretariat.

The transfer was swift; Zheng Xia didn't come to work at the secretariat the day after the notice was issued.

Because the inspection team led by Yun Yao had been extremely effective, uncovering a major corrupt official for the county, even though Yun Yao had only worked in the secretariat for a month, her colleagues had no objections to her appointment as head; on the contrary, they all felt a sense of admiration for her.

Zhou Jia, in particular, greatly admired Yun Yao.

At this moment, Zhou Jia saw Yun Yao resting her chin on her hand, lost in thought, smiled, and walked over.

"Section Chief, so engrossed, thinking about your boyfriend?"

Yun Yao was startled. Seeing that it was Zhou Jia speaking to her, she simply smiled and ignored her.

"If you don't speak, does that mean I guessed right? What does your Prince Charming look like? Bring him over to show us sometime!"

Zhou Jia leaned closer, persisting.

"What nonsense! Don't talk rubbish!"

Yun Yao laughed and glared at her.

Just as Zhou Jia was about to continue, the phone on Yun Yao's desk suddenly rang.

"Hello!"

Yun Yao smiled at Zhou Jia and answered the phone.

"Yun Yao, come to my office and get the documents."

Yun Yao took a deep breath after hanging up. The caller was Liu Nan.

143. I Won't Ignore You.

Yun Yao entered Liu Nan's office. After Liu Nan gave her a few instructions, Yun Yao came out with the documents.

For the past few days, they had maintained this state, speaking even less than before, deliberately avoiding each other about what happened that night.

When Yun Yao was alone, she often thought of the day they spent together. The memory of Liu Nan's gentleness and thoughtfulness warmed her heart.

As Ming Jia had expected, since the day Fan Qi was detained, the city had taken action. First, Yi Xiannian, the director of the city's Discipline Inspection Commission, called to inquire about Fan Qi's situation. Yu Ming Jia simply answered whatever was asked, her attitude neither warm nor cold. She pretended not to understand Yi Xiannian's hints and remained unmoved. Yi Xiannian, not wanting to be direct, hinted for a long time without any change in the other party's tone, and finally hung up the phone with a slightly annoyed tone.

Yu Ming Jia snorted inwardly and hung up the phone as well.

Two days later, Wu Huazhong called personally. Yu Mingjia didn't mince words, not only refusing to budge but also recounting in detail the crimes Fan Qi had committed in Qingshui County over the years. Regardless of Wu Huazhong's reaction, he stated that officials like Fan Qi were a disgrace to Qingshui County. If he wasn't punished, not only would state assets suffer huge losses, but the scandal would also embarrass the city leaders. Officials must always consider the people's hearts; he would never let such a parasite within the national system go unpunished!

On the phone, Wu Huazhong was somewhat surprised. He had never expected a mere county head to speak to him like this. Yu Mingjia was either a hothead or someone with powerful connections, acting with impunity. Thinking this, he didn't say anything more, deciding to investigate Yu Mingjia's background first.

The investigation results from the Discipline Inspection Commission regarding Fan Qi came out quickly. The investigation revealed that Fan Qi had embezzled and accepted bribes totaling nearly 20 million yuan during his tenure!

Qingshui County was not a wealthy county to begin with, so what did nearly 20 million yuan mean?

The result immediately caused an uproar and widespread attention among the public.

Yu Mingjia immediately convened a Party committee meeting, reporting Fan Qi's crimes point by point throughout the county, and swiftly transferred him to the judicial authorities.

The judicial authorities immediately sentenced Fan Qi to death. Those in the Economic and Trade Bureau who were close to Fan Qi were also found to have problems and were sentenced to varying degrees. The verdict was met with widespread approval, and the people supported this young and capable county head even more. Yu Mingjia's prestige in Qingshui County reached unprecedented heights since the Qinghu Dam incident.

For Yun Yao, this New Year was destined to be anything but peaceful. That day, Yu Mingjia suddenly called Yun Yao to his office.

"After the Economic and Trade Bureau incident, County Head, you've become very popular in the county lately. I heard that now, whether it's young women or old ladies, everyone idolizes you,"

Yun Yao joked after they talked for a while, mentioning the Economic and Trade Bureau incident.

"Hehe, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly at the Bureau of Trade and Economic Cooperation without you. I brought you here precisely to discuss things with them,"

Yu Mingjia said, smiling at Yun Yao.

"After Fan Qi's matter was settled, one director and two deputy directors of the Bureau of Trade and Economic Cooperation were investigated. The bureau, already divided, was in complete disarray with no one in charge. I finally managed to pull Fan Qi out of the bureau, and the new people I put in must be people I trust. The Bureau is in dire need of rebuilding. I originally planned to send Liu Nan to oversee things and reorganize things, but I really can't do without him. So, after much consideration, I've decided to send you to lead the Bureau!"

"Me?"

Yun Yao thought she'd misheard and stared at him wide-eyed.

"Yes,"

Yu Mingjia replied confidently.

She knew absolutely nothing about the Bureau's operations; putting her in charge was too much of a burden. How could she possibly shoulder it? Moreover, her recent inspection work had given her some understanding of the complex situation within the Bureau of Commerce and Trade. Now, asking her to take over this mess was something she had absolutely no confidence in!

"I feel this job is difficult for me. First of all, I'm not familiar with the procedures; how am I supposed to carry out the work?"

After thinking for a moment, Yun Yao looked up at Yu Mingjia and said.

"Being unfamiliar with the procedures can be improved through learning and practice; that's not a problem. An official's character is the most important thing. Talent without virtue will ultimately be harmful! After the Fan Qi incident, the county has a clear standard for personnel selection: strong principles are paramount. Your ability to remain clear-headed in the face of temptation is commendable!"

Yu Mingjia's expression was serious and earnest. His greatest strength was his ability to clearly separate his life and work, ensuring neither would overstep its bounds and affect the other.

Seeing Yun Yao still hesitating, he smiled and continued, "Don't worry, discuss any problems with me and Liu Nan. There will always be difficulties at the beginning. I promise you, even if I put you down here, I will definitely take care of you to the end!"

Since Yu Mingjia had said this, any further refusal from Yun Yao would seem pretentious.

"Okay, I'll take it. But you said you'd help me solve any work-related difficulties!"

"Of course!"

Yu Mingjia nodded and said with a smile.

The day before New Year's Eve, the Organization Department suddenly issued an appointment notice, appointing Yun Yao as the deputy director of the Economic and Trade Bureau and in charge of its work, officially taking office after the New Year.

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Meeting with her ex-husband The work before the New Year came to an end, and the government offices were on holiday. Lü Qingwan had already called Yun Yao to urge her to come home for the New Year.

On New Year's Eve, the family of three was preparing the New Year's Eve dinner. Yun Yao kept getting distracted. Lü Qingwan and Yun Zhicheng exchanged a glance.

"Yao Yao, how's it going since you were transferred to the government office?"

Lü Qingwan asked while picking vegetables.

"Oh, it's alright."

Yun Yao didn't say much.

"Have you met any suitable men? You see, you and Xiao Wang have been divorced for so long, he's already married. You're 25 this year, not young anymore." Yun Yao paused and didn't speak.

Yun Yao had rarely been home lately, partly because she was busy with work, and partly because her parents kept pressuring her about marriage, to the point where they were practically tired of hearing it.

Her parents' anxiety was understandable; after all, she was getting older, and in their small town, 25 was considered old maid. But she couldn't tell them about her complicated situation. If they knew she was involved in this life, with so many men, they'd be furious.

"Our child has finally come home, so don't say anything more. Go cook!"

Yun Zhicheng quickly winked at his wife when he saw his daughter's silence.

Lü Qingwan didn't say anything, sighed inwardly, picked up the vegetables she had prepared, and went into the kitchen.

That evening, the family of three was enjoying their New Year's Eve dinner, chatting and laughing, while watching the gala, when Yun Yao's phone rang. To her surprise, it was Wang Kerui.

She glanced at her parents, went back to her room, and answered the call.

"Hello?"

"Yun Yao, how have you been lately?"

Firecrackers were going off outside. Wang Kerui's voice was soft and intermittent, as if he were drunk. It took Yun Yao a while to understand what he was saying, and she was afraid her parents would hear, so she didn't dare ask loudly.

"I'm fine. How about you? Is the baby due soon?"

Their broken marriage was actually the fault of both of them, and so much time had passed and so many things had happened to Yun Yao. She no longer harbored any resentment towards Wang Kerui. Thinking back, only this man had ever given her the warmth and understanding of a home. Whenever she recalled the time they spent together, she felt a gentle warmth and happiness.

"Yes, soon. Li Mei and I had a fight, and she went back to her parents' house." "Why are you arguing during the New Year?"

Yun Yao's eyes dimmed. Wang Kerui's tone couldn't hide the deep weariness and sadness; it seemed his new marriage wasn't so happy either.

"She got angry and left just because I mentioned wanting to put up those two paper-cut window decorations."

Yun Yao recalled that the two window decorations Wang Keri mentioned were ones they bought together last year before moving into their new house. At that time, they were still married. Yun Yao said the decorations were very pretty and would look festive on the French windows of their new house during the Lunar New Year. But before they even got to live in their new house for the New Year, they divorced.

She hadn't expected Wang Keri to still have those two decorations.

Li Mei must have known that Yun Yao liked the paper-cut window decoration, which is why she stormed back to her parents' home during the New Year.

"I left in a hurry and didn't have time to pack up many things. Just throw away what you need to throw away, don't upset Li Mei anymore."

"I've packed all your things together, I haven't thrown them away."

Yun Yao felt a pang of pain in her heart. Now she understood why Li Mei had stormed off to her parents' home today. No woman would gladly accept her husband keeping his ex-wife's things at home, unwilling to throw them away.

"I'll go get them."

Yun Yao didn't think much of it, hung up the phone, told her parents she was going out for a bit and would be right back, and left the house.

Standing at the door, Yun Yao looked at the home she had poured so much heart and soul into, and a slight pang of sadness welled up in her heart. She rang the doorbell, and after a while, Wang Kerui opened the door.

Wang Kerui was unshaven and reeked of alcohol; he looked much thinner and more haggard than she had seen in the past six months. He stared at Yun Yao standing at the door for a moment, then stepped aside and went inside.

Yun Yao entered the house and looked around. Aside from the furniture, most of the furnishings had been replaced, some deliberately made different from before.

The coffee table in front of the sofa was piled high with empty bottles. At that moment, Yun Yao felt that Wang Kerui's coldness and loneliness seemed incongruous with the festive atmosphere of firecrackers outside the window.

"Where are your things? I'll take them."

Yun Yao wanted to comfort Wang Kerui, but then thought better of it. Things had changed; saying anything more was pointless.

Wang Kerui glanced at Yun Yao, then went into the inner room. After a while, he came out carrying a bag and handed it to Yun Yao.

"You should go and bring Li Mei back. It's obvious she cares about you, otherwise she wouldn't be so angry. Finding someone who truly loves you isn't easy; you should cherish her."

Yun Yao took the bag, then turned and walked towards the door.

"Did you ever truly love me?"

After a few steps, Wang Kerui suddenly asked.

Yun Yao paused, not answering his question, and continued walking towards the door. Just as she was about to open it, Wang Kerui shoved the door shut!

She turned to look at Wang Kerui and found him staring at her intently, as if she wouldn't leave until she answered.

"You've had too much to drink,"

Yun Yao said, turning her face away. What was the point of dwelling on this now?

"I'm perfectly sober now, answer me!"

Wang Kerui's voice suddenly rose several decibels, and he gripped Yun Yao's arms tightly.

145. Unable to contain herself

, "We're already divorced. What's the point of asking this now?"

Yun Yao's arm was pulled by Wang Kerui, and the bag in her hand fell to the ground.

"It might not mean anything to you, but do you know, I think about you every day, I live with the memories, I can't forget every detail of our life together." Yun Yao stared at him, his pained gaze making her heart tighten instantly. She couldn't believe that the man who said these words was her husband with whom she had lived for over a year. They had lived together for so long, and he had never spoken such heartfelt words of longing before. Now, after their divorce, he suddenly started telling her all this.

"In winter, you liked to sit on the sofa by the balcony reading, letting the warm sunlight bathe you. In summer, after showering, you liked to wear that dark red slip dress and sit on the sofa reading magazines, waiting for your hair to dry before going to sleep. When cooking, you liked to play soft music in the room, saying it made you feel good and the food taste better." "Don't say anymore," Yun Yao listened as his hoarse voice slowly recounted scenes from their past, tears welling in her eyes.

"Let bygones be bygones. You have a new life now, and you're about to become a father. A better life awaits you." "

I can't let it go, Yun Yao. I can't forget that if I had known it would turn out like this, I would never have divorced you."

Wang Kerui cupped Yun Yao's face in one hand, his eyes filled with extreme struggle and pain.

Yun Yao gently turned her face away.

After the divorce, she was devastated for a long time, but now that she had finally recovered, his words brought back vivid memories of the days before the divorce. Her heart was filled with turmoil, yet she didn't know what to say to Wang Kerui.

She picked up her things, turned to open the door, and walked out, but suddenly Wang Kerui grabbed her tightly from behind and wouldn't let go!

"Don't go, don't leave me!"

Wang Kerui buried his face in Yun Yao's neck.

Yun Yao tried to pull away, but her tense body gradually relaxed as she felt his warm tears slowly wetting her neck.

Wang Kerui, like a child who had suffered immense pain, held her and sobbed silently.

His tears shattered all of Yun Yao's defenses and resolve. She finally succumbed to his embrace, letting him breathe heavily as he kissed her neck, letting his long, slender, white hands, which she had once adored, slip inside her sweater, eagerly grasping and kneading her full breasts. He carried her into the bedroom, pressing her onto the bed, his fragrant lips greedily demanding more.

When he removed all her clothes and buried his face between her legs, sucking and licking relentlessly, Yun Yao finally couldn't suppress her moans.

With each thrust of his mouth, his stubble occasionally irritated her vulva, fueling an unbearable heat within her.

"Mmm, you weren't like this before," Yun Yao said, her eyes glazed, looking up at him as she moaned.

"You weren't moaning so seductively before either," he mumbled without looking up, his teeth accidentally lightly biting her delicate clitoris, causing the unsuspecting Yun Yao to tremble and let out a sharp cry!

Wang Kerui's change in demeanor caused Yun Yao to completely abandon her reserve. She impatiently rubbed her large breasts with her small hands, but after a while, the itch persisted. Finally, she grabbed one of Wang Kerui's large hands and pressed it onto her breast.

Seeing Yun Yao's eagerness, he felt a surge of desire and grabbed her breast tightly!

"Ah! I want it!" Every man desires a woman's wantonness; a woman's wantonness can truly ignite a man's most primal desires.

Hearing Yun Yao's weak voice, his erection could no longer be restrained. He rose up, thrusting his hips forward, plunging his entire penis into her vagina, and then began to move vigorously!

"Ah! So hot!" Yun Yao's face flushed red from the intense pleasure, and she instinctively cried out.

"Oh, Yao Yao, you're squeezing me so well, you're really giving me so much pleasure!"

Wang Kerui said, panting as he continued his thrusting.

"Were you uncomfortable before?"

"Before, I didn't dare say anything in front of you, and I didn't dare go too far, always afraid of making you angry. Now I know that you like it this way, and all women like it this way. You're just that kind of secretly passionate woman!"

Yun Yao was speechless at his words. He'd only started to understand women after two marriages; this Wang Kerui was quite dense.

Just as she was thinking this, Wang Kerui suddenly stopped talking to her. Her heart sank, as if someone had suddenly turned off the air conditioner on a sweltering day, and the unbearable heat quickly spread throughout her body again.

"No, don't stop!"

"Yaoyao, come on, let's change positions!"

Wang Kerui said, pulling Yun Yao's arm to make her stand on the bed, spreading her legs and making her bend forward, her hands supporting her weight on her feet. Luckily, Yun Yao had been practicing yoga recently, so she was quite flexible; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to bend down.

Yun Yao obediently stuck her buttocks out there, and even in this position, there wasn't an ounce of excess fat on her body. Her large breasts almost drooped to her lips, making Wang Kerui's penis grow even larger.

He quickly went over, grabbed Yun Yao's snow-white buttocks from behind, and with a low growl, thrust his penis in heavily!

"Ah! It's all the way in, I can't!" Yun Yao cried out, but Wang Kerui didn't stop. He moved up and down wildly from behind, showing no mercy. In just a few dozen thrusts, Yun Yao trembled violently and reached her climax!
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146. A Different Feeling

When Yun Yao returned from Wang Kerui's place, it was already midnight. The New Year's Eve bells had rung, and the new year had arrived.

She had never imagined that she would one day be involved with her ex-husband again, but now it had actually happened. She even felt that her recent intimacy with Wang Kerui was far more exciting than any of their previous sexual encounters before their divorce. One reason might be that Wang Kerui had truly begun to understand women; another reason was that he was now someone else's husband, and the feeling of infidelity was different.

As a wife, she had to be a good woman in front of her husband, but in bed, it was difficult to instantly switch roles and become a seductive temptress that aroused his blood. This balance was too difficult to strike. If she showed too much, her husband might think she was too sexually active, and when she wasn't home, he would worry that she was unsatisfied and with another man. If she showed too little, her husband would feel it wasn't enough, that he couldn't be satisfied.

That's why there are so many mistresses and concubines in society today. Any slightly outstanding, well-off man wouldn't resist the temptation of a third party, because men desperately want to unleash this primal desire, something they can't achieve with their wives.

Yun Yao understood all this and suddenly found it somewhat amusing. Her and Li Mei's roles had reversed in just over half a year. Previously, Li Mei was the third party who destroyed her marriage with Wang Kerui; now, she had inadvertently become the third party in Li Mei and Wang Kerui's marriage. She wondered what Li Mei would think if she knew.

This New Year, apart from the incident on New Year's Eve, the holiday was relatively peaceful. Yu Mingjia and Liu Nan weren't locals, and they sent Yun Yao New Year's greetings via

text message. Also, Jin Hongri called Yun Yao; it was the first time in many years that he had proactively contacted her. They didn't say anything special on the phone, just some polite conversation and catching up on each other's lives. She felt that since the last gathering, Jin Hongri seemed to have set his sights on her. Even though they were thousands of miles apart, Yun Yao could clearly feel the attention from afar. She felt a vague unease; she was truly at a loss regarding Jin Hongri's feelings.

Besides matters of the heart, when she had some quiet time, Yun Yao would think about taking over as deputy director of the Economic and Trade Bureau after the New Year. This was a tricky job; she had no clue what to expect and didn't know what awaited her at the Economic and Trade Bureau. Not long

after the New Year, Yu Mingjia and Liu Nan returned and immediately began working on Yun Yao's appointment at the Economic and Trade Bureau. On

the day Yun Yao took office, to show the county's emphasis on the work of the Economic and Trade Bureau, Qin Haibo, the Minister of the Organization Department, personally accompanied her to a meeting of all staff members above the section level at the Economic and Trade Bureau. After the appointment notice was read out at the meeting, Qin Haibo also gave a speech, hoping everyone would support Director Yun's work and work together to improve the work of the Economic and Trade Bureau.

After the general meeting, Qin Haibo organized a small-scale meeting of the leadership team, mainly to report on Fan Qi's problems and the disciplinary decisions made. He hoped that the team members would learn from this lesson and avoid repeating such mistakes, and also hoped that everyone would support Director Yun's work.

After taking office, Yun Yao initially didn't make any major moves, only having the office compile a list of important documents from the Economic and Trade Bureau for the past few years. However, while she didn't take any action, her subordinates were quite active.

Just two days into her tenure, the office director, Miao Na, submitted a transfer application, requesting to work in the Party Committee office. Yun Yao checked the personnel files and discovered that Miao Na had only become the office director the previous year; the previous director was Huang Beili. During Huang Beili's tenure, both leaders and staff had a good opinion of her. She didn't try to retain Miao Na; after communicating with the Party Committee, she reappointed Huang Beili as office director and approved Miao Na's transfer application.

Yun Yao knew perfectly well why Miao Na wanted to transfer: it was because Fan Qi was gone, the director had changed to a woman, and there was no longer room for her to exert her influence. Such people are better off not being used; they're actually quite helpful in cleaning up the office atmosphere.

A week passed in the blink of an eye. That day, Yun Yao was required by the Stability Maintenance Office to attend a meeting before 10 a.m.

The county's rectification campaign wasn't over yet, and stability maintenance work needed to be constantly maintained. Stability was the prerequisite for everything; county leaders had always emphasized the need for stability, and all work had to prioritize stability maintenance. Therefore, the Stability Maintenance Office held the highest position in the entire county government. Every year, the Stability Maintenance Office would inspect and evaluate the work of various departments below, and no one dared to offend this department. Therefore, whether in the government offices or at the grassroots level, the people in the Stability Maintenance Office were always arrogant and domineering.

Yun Yao arrived at the Stability Maintenance Office at 10 a.m. and sat in the meeting room for the entire morning without anyone coming out to greet her. She checked her watch and went into the office to ask about the situation, but before she could finish speaking, a female clerk in her forties impatiently interrupted her.

"Comrade, why are you talking so much? We told you to wait, so just wait a bit. The leaders are all busy. You can't even sit still when we tell you to wait a bit?"

Yun Yao had heard that the people in the Stability Maintenance Office were arrogant, but she didn't expect them to be this mean. She was already furious about the matter with the Economic and Trade Bureau, and now she'd encountered this person again. She couldn't hold back any longer. "Fine, let the leaders go ahead with their work. I won't wait. Everyone in the Stability Maintenance Office acts like a big shot. We can't afford to deal with this. If you need anything in the future, please come to the Economic and Trade Bureau to find me!"

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was stunned. She hadn't expected Yun Yao to dare to talk back. She immediately glared at her. "What kind of attitude is this? No matter which bureau you work in, it's a bureau under the leadership of the Party. With this attitude towards stability maintenance work, where has your ideological awareness gone?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Yao's anger flared even more. "Don't try to pin this on me. Before you do any stability maintenance work, you should probably clean up your act first! You not only have no attitude towards your subordinates, but you don't even have basic manners! Yes, I said that. Report it to your superiors, report it truthfully!"

After saying this, Yun Yao turned and walked out of the Stability Maintenance Office.

The commotion was quite loud. After Yun Yao walked away in her high heels, people from other departments of the county committee building came out and gathered at the entrance of the Stability Maintenance Office to watch the commotion, wondering who had the audacity to provoke the Stability Maintenance Office.

When they saw who it was, they couldn't help but shake their heads. "Sigh, no wonder," they thought. "Young people like her don't know the gravity of the situation or how powerful the Stability Maintenance Office is. Offending them will be a disaster."

After Yun Yao left, Cheng Yue was trembling with anger. Actually, Cheng Yue was the deputy director of the Stability Maintenance Office. That morning, Director Zhang Minghua had to leave temporarily, instructing her to discuss the Qingshui Cement Plant with the director of the Economic and Trade Bureau. The Qingshui Cement Plant had outdated technology, was suffering heavy losses, and couldn't adapt to the demands of a market economy. It couldn't even pay its employees' wages and was at a critical stage of reform. The Qingshui Cement Plant was a key unit for stability maintenance work in Qingshui County, falling under the jurisdiction of the Economic and Trade Bureau. Yun Yao's visit was to discuss this matter and urge the Economic and Trade Bureau to prioritize this work.

The former director of the Economic and Trade Bureau, Fan Qi, was brought down for corruption, a matter that had been making headlines in the county recently. Cheng Yue had long heard that the newly appointed director was a young cadre sent from the government office. Having met her in person today, Cheng Yue, for reasons unknown, decided to put her out there and put her to the test. Young people, especially those newly entrusted with important responsibilities, are bound to be arrogant; he wanted to curb her arrogance so he could better assign her tasks.

Such things were common in the Stability Maintenance Office, and Cheng Yue hadn't expected Yun Yao to react this way!

Not long after Yun Yao left, Zhang Minghua returned, and Cheng Yue, naturally, embellished her story, telling him about Yun Yao's behavior. She concluded by saying that Yun Yao was simply arrogant after achieving success, and how could Qingshui County allow such a cadre to be so cocky? What would become of them?

Zhang Minghua was always protective of his own, and upon hearing Cheng Yue's words, his brows furrowed even deeper. "Name the criticism of the Economic and Trade Bureau! Make the entire leadership of the Economic and Trade Bureau submit a self-criticism within 24 hours! Yun Yao must submit a personal self-criticism!"

The gloom on Cheng Yue's face finally dissipated. "I'll get on it right away. The self-criticism must be profound, or this matter will not be over!"

In the office of the Party Secretary of the Economic and Trade Bureau, Miao Na was slumped over a large desk, her purple bra ripped off and carelessly tossed on the floor. From her wide-open shirt collar, two round breasts could be seen flattened beneath her, rolling around on the desk with her movements.

Party Secretary Ren Jianming was currently sweating profusely as he forcefully shoved his large penis into Miao Na's rear, occasionally slapping her snow-white buttocks with his large hands, creating a crisp sound in the office.

"Oh, Secretary, this is so good, Nana! Your thing is really big! Hmm." "Hehe, much better than what Fan Qi did, right?"

Ren Jianming deliberately thrust hard twice as he spoke.

"Ah, of course! Secretary, why bring up Fan Qi now?"

"Yeah, he's really finished this time. Even his uncle can't get through to him. I heard his uncle initially wanted to protect him, but after investigating the county magistrate's background, he immediately backed down. Serves him right, he should have ended up like this a long time ago!"

"What kind of backing does the county magistrate have? So powerful?"

Miao Na turned around and asked after hearing him say that.

"Hehe, you little hussy, what does it matter to you whether the county magistrate is powerful or not? You wouldn't even care!"

"Oh, Secretary, you're so annoying. You know I didn't mean it that way." "Come on, I know what you're thinking."

"I—" Before Miao Na could finish speaking, the phone on the desk suddenly rang. Ren Jianming glanced at the caller ID, gestured for Miao Na to be quiet, and leaned over to grab the phone.

"Hello, Director Cheng, yes, please rest assured, we will definitely give the Stability Maintenance Office a satisfactory result! Okay, okay." After hanging up the phone with a flustered expression, Ren Jianming smiled. He didn't dawdle any longer, grabbed Miao Na's buttocks, and after dozens of vigorous thrusts, finally ejaculated inside her.

Miao Na groaned and lay on the table for a long time without getting up.

"Get up, there's a good show to watch!"

Ren Jianming pulled up his pants, his tone tinged with schadenfreude.

"What good show?"

Miao Na asked, wiping herself down.

"Yun Yao offended the Stability Maintenance Office, and the higher-ups are furious. They made her write a self-criticism within 24 hours! Heh, I thought she had some skills, but she's nothing special. She doesn't even know which departments she shouldn't offend, she's just a greenhorn!"

Ren Jianming's face showed a contemptuous smile.

Originally, Miao Na was worried that Yun Yao would hold a grudge if she asked for a transfer right away, since Yun Yao was currently in charge of the Economic and Trade Bureau. Hearing this, she felt relieved. Judging by the situation, Yun Yao's position as director didn't seem likely to last long.

148. Before

Yun Yao even returned to her office, Cheng Yue's call reached Ren Jianming. Ren Jianming didn't dare delay and quickly delivered the call to Yun Yao's office.

Twenty-four hours seemed to pass quickly. Cheng Yue held a teacup, glancing frequently at the entrance of the Stability Maintenance Office. This incident had caused quite a stir. Bad news travels fast, and in less than half a day, the entire county committee building knew that Cheng Yue had given Yun Yao, the director of the Economic and Trade Bureau, a hard time. She thought that when Yun Yao arrived, she would definitely give her a good hard time; otherwise, how could she save face?

But by noon the next day, Yun Yao was still nowhere to be seen at the Stability Maintenance Office. Finally, at the end of the workday, Cheng Yue couldn't hold back any longer and called the Economic and Trade Bureau.

Before she could even speak, she heard voices on the other end.

"Hello, who is it?"

Cheng Yue's temper flared immediately when the voice on the other end sounded aggressive.

"I'm looking for your Director Yun!"

"Who are you? Looking for Director Yun? She's off work. Call again tomorrow!"

Cheng Yue was even angrier when she heard the other end was about to hang up.

"Which leader in charge is still in your bureau?"

"I already told you the leaders are off work. Why are you so long-winded? I'm leaving soon. If it's nothing, hang up now and don't waste my time!"

"You! What kind of work attitude is this?"

Cheng Yue started slamming her fist on the table!

"Ugh, old woman, when will you stop nagging? It's so annoying!"

Cheng Yue heard the busy tone on the other end of the line and realized the call had actually been hung up!

She was furious!

What kind of people are in the Economic and Trade Bureau? What kind of attitude is this? It's like the saying goes, "If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too." Everyone in the Economic and Trade Bureau, from top to bottom, has a problem with their ideology and awareness!

Yun Yao was sitting on the sofa in her office, looking at the documents for the Qingshui Cement Plant, when there was a knock on the office door.

"Come in."

Yun Yao turned around and saw Huang Beili.

"Director, there's something I need to report to you!"

From her observations over the past few days, Huang Beili's work was meticulous and cautious, which satisfied Yun Yao. However, she seemed somewhat flustered at this moment.

"What is it?"

"The people from the Discipline Inspection Office just took Feng Yi away, saying he neglected his duties and had an improper work attitude. They're taking him back for a week of education and observation."

"I understand. Notify the Party Committee to send someone to the Discipline Inspection Office to discuss it. Young people are prone to making mistakes, and Feng Yi's mistake wasn't a matter of principle. See if we can handle it leniently."

Yun Yao wasn't flustered, or even surprised, which made Huang Beili's heart sink. The day before yesterday, the Stability Maintenance Office issued a notice to the Economic and Trade Bureau to make a self-criticism within a limited time. Yun Yao hadn't responded to this, and Huang Beili clearly remembered that yesterday Yun Yao had instructed her to specially arrange for Feng Yi to be on duty alone.

At first, she thought Yun Yao did this because she knew Feng Yi was unruly and was afraid he would affect other people's work. Now, it seemed that wasn't the case.

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

Huang Beili took a deep breath, unable to resist glancing sideways at the young female director, who was about the same age as her.

After Huang Beili left, Yun Yao's gaze drifted away again. Since taking office, she hadn't made any major moves. The more she learned about the Economic and Trade Bureau, the more complex and difficult it seemed to be to manage; it was practically impossible to know where to begin.

Leaving aside the fact that the Bureau had essentially been a blank slate in attracting investment for so many years, with no successful precedents to follow, the group of young boys in the bureau alone was enough to give Yun Yao a headache.

Last week, she simply standardized attendance rules by installing a time clock and requiring everyone in the bureau to clock in and out. A young man named Feng Yi secretly took the lead in resetting the time clock by an hour! Yun Yao talked to him, and while he was fine with whatever she said in front of him, he acted the same way outside the office. Later,

she discovered that Feng Yi was the youngest son of Feng Lijiang, a member of the county's standing committee. Feng Lijiang was a veteran cadre in Qingshui County, and even the county leaders treated him with deference. No wonder Feng Yi was so brazen and dared to act so recklessly.

There were many young men like Feng Yi in the bureau who hung around him, neglecting their duties and only thinking about having fun, completely disregarding the bureau's rules and regulations.

Although Yun Yao was new to the position, she was always a patient and prudent person, and she knew how to navigate the bureau's social circles skillfully. Two days ago, while waiting in the meeting room of the Stability Maintenance Office, she had been thinking about how to solve the problems in the Economic and Trade Bureau, and Cheng Yue's behavior gave her an idea.

Since the situation in the Economic and Trade Bureau was already in such a chaotic state, she might as well add fuel to the fire, stir up some trouble to divert everyone's attention, and thus find a breakthrough to gradually solve the problems in the bureau.

Using the power of the Stability Maintenance Office to fight evil with evil might not be a bad choice.

Moreover, Yun Yao knew that the group of young boys in the bureau all listened to Ren Jianming. Since Yun Yao took office, the Party Committee seemed to support her work, but it was obvious to everyone that Ren Jianming was behind it, instigating and supporting Feng Yi and his gang to act recklessly.

Yun Yao remained silent and did nothing to openly criticize the Party Committee. This time, Feng Yi caused trouble, and Yun Yao easily passed the buck to Ren Jianming. Originally, the problem of ideological education among the bureau's employees should have been the Party Committee's responsibility, and the Party Committee would certainly not be able to say anything.

149. Ren

Jianming paced back and forth in his office, like an ant on a hot pan.

He had just received a call from Feng Lijiang, the director of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Although Director Feng was severely criticizing his son, Ren Jianming could easily hear the underlying meaning in his words.

Feng Yi was Feng Lijiang's youngest son, and had been pampered by him since childhood. Feng Yi was notoriously unruly within the entire system. Whenever he made a mistake, everyone would let him off the hook because of his father. This was the first time the Discipline Inspection Commission had taken him so seriously.

Initially, Ren Jianming thought that people like Feng Yi were useful. He only needed to nip it in the bud, and he could sit back and watch them become obstacles to Yun Yao's work. Because of their family background, Yun Yao certainly wouldn't dare to be too harsh on them. But he never expected things to turn out this way.

Ren Jianming thought the best solution was to go to the Discipline Inspection Commission to get Feng Yi out, and then personally send him to Feng Lijiang. He would leave the rest to Director Feng; how to discipline his son was his own business.

The problem was, he couldn't get him out!

He'd already gone to the Discipline Inspection Commission that morning, but they wouldn't even give him water and sent him back immediately. Secretary Su Qingfeng of the Discipline Inspection Commission was a notoriously ruthless official; no one could get away with anything, and his subordinates naturally wouldn't listen to him either. He could only slink back from the Discipline Inspection Commission.

What to do now? Was he really going to let Feng Yi stay there for a week?

At that moment, Huang Beili knocked on the door of the secretary's office.

"Secretary Ren, Director Yun has notified us to hold a meeting of all section-level and above officials to discuss Feng Yi's arrest by the Discipline Inspection Office."

"I know."

Ren Jianming was furious. There was still no progress on Feng Yi's case; holding this meeting now was just making him a laughingstock.

At the meeting, Yun Yao sat at one end of a long desk, her face grim as she looked at the bureau officials opposite her.

"Director Feng just called me, asking about Feng Yi. Secretary Ren, could you tell everyone about Feng Yi's situation?" Ren Jianming briefly briefed everyone on Feng Yi's case.

"Feng Yi's case has had a very negative impact on the county. Now that he's been taken away, everyone's saying there's something wrong with the work ethic in our Economic and Trade Bureau. Fan Qigang was investigated, and now this happens. How can the Economic and Trade Bureau hold its head high in the county?

Here, Director Huang, play the recording of Feng Yi's phone call that day for everyone to hear, so they can understand the situation."

Yun Yao handed the "evidence" the Discipline Inspection Commission had brought to Huang Beili.

After the recording finished, everyone looked at each other, no one spoke.

"Tell me, what do you think the people will think of us if they know that our Economic and Trade Bureau's cadres have this kind of work attitude and level? I don't care what his background is, what connections he has, in my opinion, we can't use such a person, we can't afford to use him, we should just fire him!"

These words caused an immediate silence in the meeting room! The Economic and Trade Bureau had never fired anyone in all these years, let alone Feng Yi, who was the son of the director of the county's People's Congress Standing Committee. Could he really just be fired like that?

However, one couldn't completely disbelieve that Director Yun was capable of such a thing. Fan Qi had such deep connections; who would have thought that Yun Yao's investigation would lead to Fan Qi's conviction?

Everyone stared wide-eyed at Director Yun, who sat in front, feeling a sense of fear towards this young woman for the first time.

Yun Yao had spoken to this point, and Ren Jianming couldn't sit still any longer. "Director Yun," he said, "although Feng Yi made a mistake, it wasn't a matter of principle. With criticism and education, I believe this young comrade will improve quickly. I think dismissing him like this is too harsh a punishment. How about this, I personally guarantee that Comrade Feng Yi will never make such a mistake again!"

If Feng Yi were really dismissed, how would he explain it to Feng Lijiang?

As soon as Ren Jianming spoke, the people below began to chatter. Some said that Secretary Ren was right, some said that Feng Yi was just a bit unruly, but not inherently bad, and some even blamed the Stability Maintenance Office for stirring up trouble. When Yun Yao heard someone mention the Stability Maintenance Office, she raised her eyebrows slightly, "So, you're saying I'm the one who started this Feng Yi incident?"

Upon hearing Yun Yao's words, the people below immediately fell silent again. Everyone was worried for Feng Yi, thinking that he would probably really learn a lesson this time. If Feng Yi was really fired, who among the young people in the bureau would dare to cause trouble again?

Seeing that the effect was about right, Yun Yao broke the silence in the meeting room.

"Secretary Ren is right. We're all young people; everyone's made mistakes. Since Secretary Ren is willing to vouch for Feng Yi, our Economic and Trade Bureau can give him another chance. But if he makes the same mistake again, our Bureau will not be lenient!"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Now they understood that this meeting was actually Director Yun's way of making a show of force, trying to establish her authority within the Economic and Trade Bureau. Originally, no one had taken this woman seriously, but now it seemed she wasn't as simple as she appeared. They really needed to be more cautious in the future and not foolishly walk into the line of fire. They

thought the meeting was almost over, but after a while, Yun Yao asked again, "Secretary Ren, how did things go with the Discipline Inspection Commission regarding Feng Yi's matter?"

Ren Jianming coughed. "I went to the Discipline Inspection Commission this morning. This time, Feng Yi's matter is indeed difficult to handle. The Discipline Inspection Commission refuses to release him no matter what. It seems he really needs to spend a week learning from the Discipline Inspection Commission. That's good; let him learn a lesson so he won't make the same mistake again!"

150. Come with me.

Yun Yao frowned.

“Feng Yi deserves to be taught a lesson, and the Discipline Inspection Commission should detain him for as long as it needs to. But he is, after all, one of our Economic and Trade Bureau's employees. If word gets out that he's been detained for a week, our Economic and Trade Bureau will lose face in the county. Director Huang, come with me to the Discipline Inspection Commission this afternoon and bring him out!”

Huang Beili hesitated for a moment, then immediately agreed.

The entire room fell silent once more.

Now, everyone looked at Yun Yao with a complex and respectful expression. Yun Yao was conveying a message: "The people you can't get out, I have a way to get them out. Even if Feng Yi is detained by the arrogant Discipline Inspection Commission, I can get him out. What you can't do, I can do!"

Yun Yao's calm yet slightly sharp gaze swept across the faces of everyone present, and everyone instinctively avoided her gaze, not daring to meet her eyes directly.

After the meeting, everyone's feelings were complicated, and they reassessed their opinion of the newly arrived Director Yun. From now on, they would be more discreet, carefully choosing their sides, lest they be unwittingly swayed by Director Yun's initial burst of activity.

That afternoon, at the Discipline Inspection Commission, Yun Yao, accompanied by staff, met with Feng Yi.

Feng Yi was just a young man in his early twenties, his face still bearing a youthful innocence, but he was quite handsome and over six feet tall. Standing in front of Yun Yao, she had to look up to see him.

"You're here to laugh at me, aren't you?"

Feng Yi looked out the window, a defiant expression on his face. But Yun Yao noticed that he had only been detained by the disciplinary committee for a day. Although he was still somewhat stubborn, he was noticeably more docile. "I have no grudge against you. Why would I come here to laugh at you? Do you think I have so much free time?"

Yun Yao smiled and sat down on a chair. When she was a teacher, she often encountered unruly children. She had managed to correct even someone like Wu Tianhao's bad habits; she didn't believe she couldn't handle Feng Yi.

"I just had a bad attitude on the phone. Let the disciplinary committee detain me if they want. I'll only be out in a week. Humph, I didn't commit any major offense. Nobody can use this to pressure me!"

Feng Yi's tone remained defiant.

"Okay! I like straightforward people like you, you have character!"

Yun Yao said, smiling as she looked around Feng Yi's room. Being in the county government building, the conditions were decent, clean and tidy. However, there were no recreational facilities, only a bed and a table with books and pens for ideological education on it. This was undoubtedly the most painful thing for this young man who usually loved to play and hated loneliness.

"I checked the accounts these past few days and found that about 40,000 yuan was signed for in your name last year—hotels, restaurants, travel expenses, all sorts of things. You're not a leader in the bureau, you don't have the authority to sign off on these things, so what happened to this money?"

Yun Yao asked, looking at him.

Upon hearing this, Feng Yi began to stammer, "That's the bureau's entertainment expenses. Secretary Ren knows about it. If you don't believe me, just ask Secretary Ren!"

"Fine, you say it's entertainment expenses, and it's indeed difficult for me to investigate. If that doesn't work, I think we'll have to trouble the Discipline Inspection Commission to investigate. I've participated in their inspection team and I know that those people are very shrewd; they can find out anything. If this money really is the bureau's entertainment expenses, that's fine. But if it's not entertainment expenses, but you spent it on entertaining friends and dating, do you know what the consequences will be?"

Yun Yao's gaze began to turn somewhat cold, staring unblinkingly at Feng Yi until he gradually lowered his head.

“Feng Yi, you’re twenty-one this year. Ask yourself honestly, what have you earned through your own abilities in your entire life? Your father is almost sixty, his hair is so white, how much of it is because of you? How much longer can he protect you? You’ve caused so much trouble, and your father, at his age, has to humbly beg for your sake. You’ve almost made him lose face. Can you bear it? Where is your conscience?”

Feng Yi stood there, his chest heaving. Yun Yao’s words made his heart ache. Thinking of his father’s constant sighs and lamentations, tears welled up in his eyes.

“Alright, stop embarrassing yourself here. Come with me!”

Yun Yao was genuinely grateful that the disciplinary committee’s solitary confinement room had provided her with a good educational environment, seeing that he had truly taken her words to heart.

“You…you’re really taking me out?”

Feng Yi snapped out of his reverie, looking at Yun Yao in disbelief. He didn't want to stay in this godforsaken place for even a minute longer. Secretary Ren had come to see him this morning, and judging from his tone, there was no way to get him out. He was mentally prepared to stay here for a week.

"You're from the Economic and Trade Bureau. If you've made a mistake, it's my job to handle it. What's the Discipline Inspection Office getting involved for? If you don't want to leave, you can stay here a few more days. Without you, I'll have some peace and quiet!"

Yun Yao glanced at him, then turned and walked ahead.

Feng Yi was overjoyed to hear that he could leave and quickly followed Yun Yao.

Xu Lian, the director of the Discipline Inspection Office, refused to let Yun Yao leave when he heard she wanted to take someone with her. "Director Yun, don't even think about taking someone away. Once someone enters the Discipline Inspection Office, no one can take them away. Trying to use connections or backdoors is unprecedented in our Discipline Inspection Office!"

Yun Yao didn't say anything and dialed a number on her phone. "Hello, leader. Yes, I'm at the Discipline Inspection Office now. Director Xu, take this call!"

She raised an eyebrow and handed the phone to Xu Lian.

Xu answered the phone, and upon hearing the voice on the other end, he immediately stood up with a serious expression. "Secretary Su! Yes, yes!"

After hanging up, his gaze towards Yun Yao and her group immediately became respectful.

"Director Yun, you can take them now."

"Thank you!"

Yun Yao took the phone, turned around, and led Feng Yi and Huang Beili out of the Discipline Inspection Office.

Yun Yao's actions completely impressed Feng Yi. How much influence did Su Qingfeng have to make an exception for her? Even his own father didn't have that kind of ability!

Since this incident, the young men in the Economic and Trade Bureau, led by Feng Yi, became much more at ease. Feng Yi was even more convinced of Yun Yao's abilities and was very diligent in doing what she asked him to do.

151. Yu Mingjia, with his stunningly beautiful face

, sat behind his desk, watching Feng Yi carry two heavy stacks of documents onto his desk and walk out. His gaze followed Feng Yi's figure for quite a distance.

Yun Yao then walked in.

"County Chief, I had the office prepare a copy of the materials you requested for the Qingshui Cement Plant. There's quite a lot,"

Yun Yao said to Yu Mingjia, looking at the materials on the table.

"Was that Feng Lijiang's son who just came in?"

Yu Mingjia asked, turning his gaze away.

Yun Yao paused, glancing back at the direction Feng Yi had left in.

"Yes, what happened? Did he cause trouble again?"

"Oh, no, Feng Lijiang called me a few days ago, saying his son has changed a lot after what happened with the anti-corruption office recently, and he especially thanked the county leaders for their good guidance,"

Yu Mingjia said with a smile.

Yun Yao felt relieved after hearing this. "Hmm, he's improved quite quickly. He hasn't caused me any trouble lately, and his work attitude has become much more proactive. Just now, when he saw I was coming to deliver documents, he immediately followed, saying the documents were too heavy and carrying them for me."

She spoke casually, but Yu Mingjia's gaze held a slightly complicated smile.

"I didn't realize you were so good at dealing with these troubled youths. You've only been at the Economic and Trade Bureau for a short time, and you've already turned them all into your close friends?"

"What troubled youths? Don't talk about our comrades from the Economic and Trade Bureau like that, okay?"

Yun Yao smiled and rolled her eyes at Yu Mingjia.

"So quickly you're calling them 'comrades from your Economic and Trade Bureau,' you're really protecting him!"

Although Yu Mingjia's lips were still slightly upturned, a hint of sourness flickered in his eyes.

Yun Yao sensed a trace of displeasure in his tone, glanced at him, and didn't reply, thinking to herself, "Wasn't it you who insisted I go to the Economic and Trade Bureau? Now you won't let me speak up for the people below?"

"I've delivered all the information about the Qingshui Cement Plant. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

After a while, Yun Yao finished speaking and made to walk out.

"Wait! What's the rush? Am I some kind of monster? You're not going to say a word?"

Yu Mingjia frowned slightly, looking at her, somewhat annoyed by her attitude. They hadn't seen each other for over half a month, and she showed no sign of missing him. Could she really have some designs on those young people in the Economic and Trade Bureau?

"Oh, I haven't thanked you yet for asking you to speak to Secretary Su and get Feng Yi out of the Discipline Inspection Commission. Thank you for your support!"

Yun Yao had never seen Yu Mingjia angry before; in her memory, this man had always been gentle and refined. Yun Yao suddenly remembered that Yu Mingjia had helped her so much last time, and she hadn't even called to thank him yet.

She could never figure out Yu Mingjia's thoughts. For a moment, she felt lost and unsure what this man was thinking. But

she knew she was avoiding him.

"It's the weekend today, what are your plans for tonight?"

Yu Mingjia asked, his expression softening slightly.

"The bureau is organizing a get-together tonight. The team has just been formed, and these activities will help strengthen team cohesion,"

Yun Yao replied after a moment's thought. Feng Yi and his team had been preparing for this get-together for several days.

Upon hearing this, Yu Mingjia's slightly relieved mood instantly turned inexplicably irritable again.

"I'll take a look at the materials at the Qingshui Cement Plant during the day. Come see me tonight after you're done with your work, and we can talk about the cement plant."

"Okay,"

Yun Yao agreed and left his office.

Although the cement plant reform was urgent, it wasn't urgent enough to require working overtime on a weekend evening. She understood that Yu Mingjia just wanted to see her, but she also knew that she wouldn't go to him unless she used work as an excuse.

That evening, after work, the small auditorium of the Economic and Trade Bureau was bustling with activity. Since most of the bureau's employees were children of cadres, their families were well-off, and they had all learned the same skill from a young age—either musical instruments or dance—organizing the cultural performances was easy; a wonderful program could be spontaneously put together. Feng Yi even performed a violin piece. Listening to the soothing and melodious music flowing from his strings, Yun Yao felt a deep sense of surprise and amazement. She couldn't understand how such a musically talented child could have been so mischievous before.

After Feng Yi's performance, with a few more programs to go, Yun Yao left the auditorium before heading towards Yu Mingjia's place.

The dormitory door was ajar. Yun Yao knocked, and a voice answered from inside. She then pushed the door open and went in.

Yu Mingjia leaned back on the sofa, his feet propped up on a stool beside him, flipping through the documents in his hands. He glanced back at Yun Yao, then checked his watch. "The event ended quite early, come and sit down."

"I left before the event was over. My boss was working overtime on matters for the Economic and Trade Bureau, how could I keep him waiting?"

She smiled and walked over, sitting down on the sofa.

He sat up straight and tossed the documents in his hands onto the coffee table.

"Besides because I'm your boss, is there any other reason for you to come see me early?"

He turned his head, his brows slightly furrowed, looking at her with deep eyes as he asked. This unadorned, stunningly beautiful face, whenever he saw it, always stirred a feeling of tenderness in him, an impulse to cherish her.

Especially the way she habitually furrowed her delicate brows before answering questions, always made Yu Mingjia feel that she valued him highly and was carefully answering each of his questions. While Yun Yao's behavior strongly satisfied his vanity, it also irresistibly aroused his curiosity. At these moments, he wanted to uncover her true thoughts by any means necessary.

He had been with many women, but never with anyone like her. She seemed to possess a kind of magic, constantly attracting men, none of whom could resist.

152. Unable to escape after the bath.

Yun Yao avoided his gaze, which seemed to see into the depths of her heart.

"What other reason could there be?"

Yu Mingjia looked at her for a while, nodded, and turned back. "Yes, it seems there shouldn't be any other reason!"

He stood up, took a bottle of foreign liquor from the cabinet, poured himself a glass, and downed it in one gulp. He then poured another glass, drinking three glasses in a row.

Yun Yao was somewhat stunned. When he poured the fourth glass, she quickly went over and stopped him.

"Don't drink anymore, you'll get drunk!"

She snatched the glass from his hand and placed it aside.

Yu Mingjia looked at her, his eyes filled with complex and inexplicable emotions.

"What's got you so upset? Did you suddenly realize you're hopelessly in love with me, and are you terrified?"

Yun Yao looked at him with a smile, joking.

"How did you know?"

Yu Mingjia was taken aback for a moment, then asked with a smile.

"How could I not know? You rich kids and sons of officials only want to see women fall in love with you, have women fawning over you, and ideally, even fight over you. Once you're tired of them, you move on to the next one and continue the game. Love is a heavy shackle and burden for you, so of course nothing is more terrifying than suddenly realizing you've fallen in love with someone else."

Yun Yao saw the smile in Yu Mingjia's eyes, and that familiar feeling of easy banter between the two of them returned.

"In your heart, is my image really that bad?"

Yu Mingjia looked at her with some surprise.

"No way, it's much worse than that!"

Yun Yao said seriously, her eyes still smiling.

Yu Mingjia glanced at her, then smiled and turned his face away.

"What if I really fall in love with you?"

Yun Yao smiled, her big eyes deliberately narrowing slightly. "I advise you not to, otherwise, you'll really experience what it means to wish you were dead."

Yu Mingjia smiled helplessly. "You really think I'm someone who loves nothing? Trying to scare me? Fine, I'll see what you're capable of making me wish I were dead!"

Saying this, he reached out and pulled her into his arms, burying his face in her neck.

"Hey, you can't touch me! You can't touch me! Be careful you don't really fall in love with me!"

Yun Yao giggled and dodged.

"Are you done yet? Let me tell you, you're not allowed to get too close to those young people in your bureau!"

Yu Mingjia was amused and exasperated, suddenly hugging her tightly.

"Our bureau? You mean Feng Yi?"

Yun Yao thought for a while before realizing who he was referring to.

"County Magistrate, how can we carry out our work if we don't get close to them? You even have to interfere with this?"

She stared at Yu Mingjia with wide eyes.

“There’s a proper distance at work. When I say ‘getting close,’ I mean we can’t overstep the boundaries!”

Yu Mingjia was getting impatient.

“Overstep the boundaries? How could that be? Feng Yi is just a kid. He has a girlfriend. I even saw her at the party tonight, a girl who looked about seventeen or eighteen. We’re from two different generations, okay?”

“How would I know if you have any feelings for

younger men?” “I don’t like those kinds of boys.”

“Then what kind do you like?”

“…” “Tell me!”

“I just realized why I’m explaining all this to you and answering your questions. Who are you to me? Even if you’re my boss, you can’t interfere in this area, can you?”

Yun Yao looked up at Yu Mingjia, her face showing that she had just been tricked.

“Can’t interfere, huh? Let’s see if I can or not!”

This little devil immediately changed the subject when the important issue came up. Yu Mingjia smiled mischievously and started to undress her. Yun Yao’s struggles were futile. In just a few moments, she was naked and placed on a chair.

Yun Yao playfully covered her large breasts with her small hands, trying to run away while he was taking off his clothes, but he grabbed her and pressed her back down.

"What are you doing, trying to force me?"

Yun Yao smiled helplessly as he quickly removed his clothes and walked up to her. He swiftly removed her small hands from her breasts and lowered his head to kiss them!

"Mmm," he murmured, sucking on one breast while kneading the other in his hand. Yun Yao glanced down at them; her large breasts trembled and changed shapes under his ministrations, looking incredibly alluring and sensual!

"Mmm, good brother, mmm," Yun Yao felt a surge of heat throughout her body, and her lower body began to secrete fluids. She wanted Yu Mingjia to quickly fill her emptiness, but she was also somewhat ashamed to speak up.

A woman like Yun Yao, even after being with many men, could still maintain the mindset of a virgin, making her endearing and lovable. Once in the mood, she could perfectly express her sensual side, arousing endless desire in men. This was also a major reason why Yu Mingjia was so infatuated with her.

Hearing her call, Yu Mingjia didn't hesitate. He parted her legs, pressed his member against her vulva, and slowly inserted it.

"Ah," Yun Yao let out a long moan, feeling that this slow, deep penetration was no less pleasurable than a forceful thrust.

At first, Yu Mingjia moved slowly, then suddenly thrust, then returned to slow movements. No matter how he did it, he always hit the bottom, leaving Yun Yao dazed and moaning incessantly.

"Ah, so good," her cries were both lewd and shy, a mixture of resistance and desire, like a willow in the wind, swaying yet standing firm, rejecting everything yet accepting everything, driving Yu Mingjia to thrust harder and harder, unable to stop!

Finally, after a series of fierce thrusts, he plunged his member deep into Yun Yao's depths, ejaculating as she reached the peak of her ecstasy!

153. With an extraordinary air,

Yun Yao hurried towards the Fuhua Hotel in the county.

Yesterday morning, a major strike occurred at the Qingshui Cement Plant. More than a hundred construction vehicles were lined up in front of the factory building. The striking workers piled bags of cement, like flour, to a height of more than a person, and then poured water on them with hoses. Some of the cement quickly solidified, blocking the factory entrance.

After receiving the news, Deputy County Head Yang Xinping immediately rushed to the Qingshui Cement Plant to check the situation. However, before his car even came to a complete stop, he was surrounded by a swarm of workers who came to complain and lodge grievances. He was only able to get out with great difficulty under the escort of the police.

Nearly a thousand striking workers had gathered in front of the cement plant, and the situation was serious and egregious.

The Qingshui Cement Plant has a history of more than forty years and is one of the largest state-owned enterprises in Qingshui County. Since the reform and opening up, the Qingshui Cement Plant's technology, processes, and equipment have become outdated and unable to adapt to the development of the market economy and fierce competition. With the approval of the city, it had already undergone a reform nine years ago.

At the time, the cement plant was losing nearly ten million yuan annually. To quickly reverse this situation, the county transferred the cement plant, valued at 100 million yuan, to Honglu Group for 40 million yuan, and actively favored Honglu Group with preferential policies, approving hundreds of acres of land for factory expansion.

In the first few years, Qingshui Cement Plant quickly improved after introducing advanced equipment and production technology, with significantly increased economic benefits. However, as time went on, due to internal conflicts within Honglu Group's leadership and flawed management practices, the cement plant's operating efficiency steadily declined over nine years.

Six months ago, Qingshui Cement Plant announced severe losses and began defaulting on employee wages. A month ago, Lin Cailu, the head of Honglu Group, proposed to the county government to expand a second production line in Qingshui County, hoping for policy support.

The news somehow leaked out, and the cement plant's employees were immediately outraged. They had no money to pay their wages, but money to expand a production line?

Thus, a premeditated and organized large-scale strike suddenly and dramatically erupted.

Yang Xinping, the deputy county head in charge of the Economic and Trade Bureau, personally intervened and engaged in arduous negotiations and coordination with the strikers' representatives and third-party workers at the cement plant. By evening, the situation was finally stabilized. Before

the strike was resolved, the county received urgent news: the incident at the Qingshui Cement Plant had become so significant that it had not only alarmed the city but also attracted the attention of a Beijing media organization specializing in exposing unequal treatment of ordinary citizens. They had just checked into the Fuhua Hotel the previous night and planned to film and interview at the cement plant the next day.

Currently, every county and city is pursuing image-building projects. While resolving the cement plant issue behind closed doors would be relatively easy, once exposed by the media, all of Qingshui County's hard-earned achievements over the past few years would be lost.

Yang Xinping had served as deputy county head for four years. Last year, he volunteered to take charge of the Economic and Trade Bureau, hoping to generate some positive results and have more leverage for promotion during the city's major reshuffle next year. Now, disaster has struck. If the cement factory workers' strike gets publicized, he can't escape the responsibility. His chances of climbing the ranks will be virtually nonexistent.

So, upon receiving the news, he didn't hesitate. At 3 AM, he called Yun Yao, giving her a firm order to stop the media organization from reporting on the cement factory incident!

After receiving the call, Yun Yao couldn't sleep. Yang Xinping's tone was anxious and authoritative, as if he would chop Yun Yao into pieces if this wasn't handled properly. She

inwardly groaned. How was she supposed to complete this task? She didn't even know what the person looked like, only that they stayed at the Fuhua Hotel. How was she supposed to find them in complete darkness? It was too difficult! Even if she found them, what then? Did she have to bring people to tie them up and lock them up?

She left home early the next morning. When she arrived at the Fuhua Hotel, the hotel staff had just begun preparing the guests' buffet breakfast. Yun Yao sat on the sofa in the hotel lobby, her eyes fixed on the elevator entrance. About half an hour later, two men in casual sportswear emerged from the elevator. Both were wearing baseball caps, and the one in the back had a camera slung over his shoulder.

Judging from their attire, they weren't locals. The man in front exuded an air of authority and composure. Yun Yao's heart sank; her intuition told her that they were the ones she was looking for!

Yun Yao took a deep breath, stood up, and walked towards them.

The hotel lobby was already quiet early in the morning, and now a strikingly beautiful woman was walking towards them. Wen Xiu, who was in front, immediately spotted Yun Yao.

"Hello, I'm Yun Yao, the director of the Qingshui County Trade Bureau. Are you two media personnel from Beijing?"

Yun Yao gracefully stepped forward and stood confidently in front of Wen Xiu, her large eyes searching at him, their bright light momentarily dazzling him.

Regaining his composure, Wen Xiu exchanged a glance with his companion, looking at Yun Yao with some surprise. Were the Qingshui County government's information networks so efficient? They knew about their arrival almost immediately?

"You've mistaken me for someone else."

Wen Xiu paused, then walked around Yun Yao and headed outside.

Yun Yao, who hadn't been entirely sure before, immediately became certain after hearing Wen Xiu's fluent Beijing accent.

"I'm not mistaken, I have your photos!"

Yun Yao took two steps forward and stood in front of Wen Xiu again.

Wen Xiu lowered his head and carefully examined the stunningly beautiful woman before him, her figure captivating. He couldn't help but be slightly moved by the determination and resolve in her eyes.

154. A Powerful Woman and a Prominent Figure

"What does Director Yun mean?"

Wen Xiu stopped and asked, frowning.

"Could we sit down and talk first?"

Wen Xiu looked to be about thirty-seven or thirty-eight years old, with a commanding presence and a refined air. Yun Yao felt he couldn't be an ordinary reporter; he should be a reasonable person.

"Director Yun, you must know why we're here so early in the morning. We can talk, but only after we finish our work. Sorry."

Wen Xiu walked past Yun Yao again.

"Wait!"

Yun Yao looked up and stared directly at him. "Since I came alone today, I have no intention of rudely interfering with your work, and I acknowledge your media company's mission to speak up for the people. If your initial intention is truly as you claim—to use the power of public opinion to give the people more equal rights—then you shouldn't be so irresponsible, only focusing on exposing phenomena without understanding the deeper reasons behind them!"

Wen Xiu was stunned, seemingly not expecting this woman, who appeared to be just a pretty face, to say such things. After receiving the news, he rushed over with only one person, intending to film discreetly and then return home. However, the news leaked out, allowing the local government to prepare.

She was right; given local practices, to protect their political achievements and prevent the truth from being exposed, there was a possibility that the local government might do anything to the two of them in a moment of desperation. Her coming alone as a weak woman represented Qingshui County in demonstrating a peaceful resolution.

She was smart; she knew that even if Qingshui County forcibly stopped their filming, they would find a way to disclose the issue, but that would inevitably result in a lose-lose situation. Moreover, if the two sides became hostile, the problem would be even harder to resolve, and neither side would gain anything. It

was better to make a gesture first, giving him room to choose, making it easier to find a solution that satisfied both sides.

"Alright, then let's hear what Director Yun has to say."

Wen Xiu slowly focused his gaze, looking at Yun Yao again, when he suddenly remembered a saying: Sometimes softness is more powerful than hardness.

Yun Yao remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she breathed a heavy sigh of relief. She paused for a moment, then followed Wen Xiu and the other person, sitting down on the sofa in the hotel lobby.

Meanwhile, almost the entire county's police force was concentrated outside the Qingshui Cement Plant, quickly cleaning up the mess left by the strike under Yang Xinping's personal leadership. Looking at the shards of beer bottles and the broken tables and chairs scattered everywhere, he felt a wave of fear. In all his years in Qingshui County, he had never seen anything like it, nor had he imagined that a strike by a company could have such a shocking effect.

This could no longer be simply defined as a strike; it was a serious destabilizing factor!

He had only temporarily stabilized this vicious strike; the more important task now was to negotiate and finalize a solution with Honglu Group and the employees' third party. However, some of the historical problems at the Qingshui Cement Plant had existed since Honglu Group took over nine years ago, and these problems hadn't been resolved for so many years. How could they possibly be resolved in a short time?

Yun Yao had just sent word that the media from Beijing had been appeased and would not take any action for the time being, but they would stay in Qingshui County for a few more days, hoping that Qingshui County could provide them with some valuable material before they left. The meaning was clear: he wanted to see the government take action to resolve the Qingshui Cement Plant issue.

This media organization wielded considerable influence within the television station; many of their programs had been featured on Focus Interview. How could he dare underestimate them? Their involvement meant this serious strike would not only affect his own career but could also potentially impact the careers of relevant leaders in the city and even the province. If handled poorly, who would forgive him?

Cold sweat began to bead on his forehead. While instructing Yun Yao to keep Wen Xiu and his group calm for the next few days, he called Lin Cailu, the CEO of Honglu Group.

Yang Xinping sat behind his desk, chain-smoking. Lin Cailu, sitting on the sofa opposite him, looked lost in thought.

"CEO Lin, now that things have gotten this bad, your expansion plan must be put on hold for a while. First, you need to pay the back wages owed to the employees!"

After a long pause, Yang Xinping finally spoke.

From yesterday until now, Yang Xinping had been pondering a question: Such a major incident had occurred at the Qingshui Cement Plant, yet County Head Yu Mingjia had only made a phone call inquiring, showing no intention of intervening to resolve the issue. Did Yu

Mingjia have some knowledge of Yang Xinping's underhanded dealings at the cement plant? Now that a problem had arisen, was he being forced to find a solution himself? Lin Cailu was thirty-five years old, but her appearance was remarkably well-preserved, making her look like she was twenty-seven or twenty-eight. She paused for a moment, then straightened her posture on the sofa, her full, proud breasts trembling slightly. She gently picked up a teacup from the opposite coffee table and took a sip, her every move exuding a mature and alluring charm.

Looking at her like this, Yang Xinping's heart stirred slightly. This woman had entered Qingshui County with a group of people when she was twenty-five or twenty-six, without any powerful connections or background, yet she had single-handedly taken over the Qingshui Cement Plant, with the county even guaranteeing her a low-interest loan. Why were Wu Jun and the county head willing to give her so many preferential treatments and create so favorable conditions for her business?

At the time, Yang Xinping wasn't the deputy county head; he was just an ordinary employee. He never dared to imagine that one day he would be sitting in an office with this influential and beautiful businesswoman from Qingshui County, having an equal conversation.

Even now, Lin Cailu's beautiful face and graceful demeanor often linger in his mind; he sees her whenever he closes his eyes, unable to shake her off.

155. Stop Pretending .

Last year, Yang Xinping voluntarily took over the mess that was the Economic and Trade Bureau. On the one hand, it was to earn some performance points for himself; on the other hand, he knew it was because of Lin Cailu's charming hints.

But this woman was very shrewd. For more than a year, he used his position to pave the way for her in the expansion of the Qingshui Cement Plant's production line. But every time they met, she kept her interactions brief, leaving him with lingering thoughts while subtly maintaining a distance. This made him willingly and recklessly work for her, increasingly boldly using his position to favor her with preferential policies.

Looking back now, the deep-seated resentment among the Qingshui Cement Plant workers, culminating in today's vicious strike, is inextricably linked to his lax oversight and indulgence over the past year.

"County Chief Yang, as you know, my meager funds are practically a drop in the ocean when it comes to the cement plant's cash flow. We're even struggling to pay for raw materials, let alone pay the employees' wages."

Her voice was now both sweet and seductive, and Yang Xinping felt his bones almost melt.

"The workers are making such a fuss right now, suppressing this matter is the top priority. We have to find a way to get that money out. If this continues, not only will your cement factory close down, but I'll lose my position as deputy county head!"

After a moment of distraction, Yang Xinping composed himself and pulled his wandering thoughts back.

Lin Cailu blinked and gently placed her teacup back on the coffee table.

"County Head Yang, don't rush. Things can be resolved gradually. When will the bank loan the county promised us come through? If we have that money, won't our cement factory's problems be solved?"

So that's what she was waiting for. Yang Xinping frowned. "Given the current situation of the cement plant, which bank would be willing to lend you money?"

"Even at its worst, the cement plant is still one of the top enterprises in the county. The recent decline in operating efficiency is only due to cash flow problems. Once we have financial support, we'll quickly recover! County Chief Yang, a few years ago our cement plant was a major taxpayer in the county. How much did we contribute when the county government was building its office building? Just because we're facing some temporary difficulties doesn't mean we should deny our strength and achievements!"

Lin Cailu seemed to be provoked by Yang Xinping's words, and she started talking non-stop, her large chest heaving with excitement.

Yang Xinping didn't respond, just frowned and remained silent.

Lin Cailu smiled, stood up, and gracefully walked to Yang Xinping's desk in her high heels. She sat down lightly on the desk in front of him, her beautiful legs, clad in black stockings, slightly parted beneath her dark red skirt, just wide enough for a hand to easily reach her private parts.

"Boss, you're so serious today, it makes me uneasy,"

she said with a smile, extending a slender hand to gently stroke Yang Xinping's face.

He panted heavily, sliding his hand down her thigh. When he touched that delicate spot, Lin Cailu let out a soft moan and trembled, quickly closing her legs to prevent his hand from moving further.

Yang Xinping's heart tightened. He thought, "I've done so much for you, don't pretend anymore. Today, I'm going to have you no matter what!"

Thinking this, he stood up, forcefully pressing Lin Cailu's ripe body back onto the desk, his other hand immediately grabbing her breasts.

Lin Cailu was startled by his sudden action and relaxed her grip. Yang Xinping's hands roamed freely, and in no time, Lin Cailu was panting heavily.

"Wait, wait!"

"What?"

Yang Xinping answered, but his hands didn't stop. He was determined; no matter what excuse she gave, he would have her today!

"No, not here! The Fuhua Hotel is waiting for you tonight!" Lin Cailu saw that Yang Xinping was determined and knew she couldn't escape.

Yang Xinping released her, thinking, "Damn, you're still rich. You have money to book such expensive rooms for men to have sex with, but no money to pay your employees. This woman's heart is truly black. After this is over, I'd better get away from you as soon as possible, or I won't even know when you've got me hooked!"

Wen Xiu agreed to temporarily not report on the cement factory's vicious strike, but he made a condition: he hoped Yun Yao would take him around Qingshui County in the next few days to understand the background of the cement factory incident and wait for the county's solution.

Yun Yao readily agreed.

That day, Yun Yao took Wen Xiu and the other man sightseeing in Qingshui County. They returned to the Fuhua Hotel after 8 PM.

"Director Yun is truly a brilliant woman!"

After a day of getting to know each other, Wen Xiu looked at Yun Yao with admiration and appreciation.

"Your praise almost made me stumble and fall!"

Yun Yao said with a smile.

"I wanted to learn about the cement factory, but today you took me to a restaurant where laid-off workers started their own businesses and became wealthy, to visit a successfully reformed state-owned enterprise, and even to see your urban forest project. Your intentions are quite profound!"

Wen Xiu glanced at Yun Yao naturally and said with a smile.

"There's nothing profound about it, and I won't hide my intentions from you. Qingshui County has indeed developed in recent years. I took you to these places to tell you that it's unfair to Qingshui County to erase its achievements over the past few years by endlessly magnifying a single mistake."

Yun Yao said to Wen Xiu with a frank smile.
11-07

165. In the dark alley

, just before closing time, Yun Yao received a call from Sun Qian.

"Hey, Director Yun, long time no see!" Sun Qian's

joking voice came from the other end of the phone, followed by a giggle.

"Don't tease me!"

Yun Yao laughed too.

"Is Director Yun busy tonight? Could you do me the honor of having dinner with us?"

"Hehe, if you keep saying that, I'll get angry!"

Yun Yao and Sun Qian chatted and laughed on the phone for a while, then agreed on a place to meet that evening and hung up. She thought about it; she had been so busy lately that she hadn't had a chance to get together with friends in a long time.

The restaurant was located on the pedestrian street. Yun Yao got out of the car and told the driver to go back, then walked towards the restaurant herself.

She hadn't walked far when a dark figure suddenly passed by her, bumping into her without turning around, as if nothing had happened.

She looked up; the man was burly and had a fierce expression. It was only a fleeting glimpse as he passed her, and she could only see his profile. But when she saw the obvious scar on that profile, she froze instantly!

Yun Yao felt as if she had seen the most terrifying thing she had ever seen in her life!

This face gradually became clear from her deeply buried memories, piercing her heart. Those past events she didn't want to remember now mercilessly swept over her, instantly engulfing her in extreme pain!

Pale-faced, she leaned against the wall for a moment, paused, then suddenly her eyes hardened, and she took two quick steps to follow the man.

The burly man walked forward as if no one else was there, then swaggered into a restaurant. From a distance, Yun Yao thought it was the very restaurant where she had arranged to meet Sun Qian. She was feeling a little puzzled when, a moment later, she saw Sun Qian emerge from the restaurant looking somewhat flustered, followed by the burly man.

When Sun Qian reached the entrance, she glanced left and right. Yun Yao quickly hid behind a flowerbed.

Yun Yao was filled with shock and confusion. This burly man clearly had gone specifically to see Sun Qian; how did they know each other?

She bit her lip and quietly followed them from a distance.

They walked ahead for a while before turning into a dark, narrow alley. Yun Yao thought for a moment and followed.

This was a dead end, usually deserted. Piles of wooden crates and discarded equipment lined the narrow passageway. Yun Yao heard Sun Qian's slightly agitated voice from afar, but couldn't make out what she was saying. She quietly hid behind the high stack of crates, holding her breath.

"How did you find this place? Didn't I already pay you?"

Sun Qian's voice rang out.

"Boss Sun, what's the rush? I'm short on cash, aren't I? I came here specifically to ask you for leniency. I have brothers to feed, you know? You know, finding this place was quite a hassle."

The burly man's voice was sinister yet unhurried.

"You! You people are so untrustworthy! I've already paid you three times, and you're still coming to me? I have no money!"

Sun Qian was furious.

"No money? Boss Sun, I heard you've hooked up with a rich guy again, living the high life. What's wrong? You're turning your back on us now that you have money? Have you forgotten how quickly we helped you out?"

"It's been years, you guys have gone too far!"

"Heh, Boss Sun, I'm not going to waste my breath on you. I checked before I came here. That girl from back then is still in Qingshui County. I heard she's even the director of some bureau. Doesn't she know you paid us to do that thing?"

"You! You're so despicable!"

Sun Qian was so angry her eyes were seeing stars.

"Despicable? Hmph, stop pretending in front of me! I heard that girl still considers you a sister. When you ordered us to sleep with her, didn't you think about not being so despicable? Enough nonsense, give me the money, or I'll make you regret it!"

The big man was getting impatient. The scar on his face looked even more ferocious, making Sun Qian shiver.

She immediately realized she couldn't confront him directly; this kind of person was capable of anything. She'd better just give him the money and let him go! She opened her purse and took out all the cash inside.

"Take this, and don't come looking for me again!"

The burly man took the wad of RMB she handed him and stuffed it into his pocket. "This little bit? Is this enough to feed a beggar?"

"You! This is all I have!"

Sun Qian said through gritted teeth.

"To tell you the truth, my brother got into trouble outside and urgently needs money. I came specifically for this. 50,000, not a penny less!"

"50,000? You might as well rob someone!"

"Stop talking nonsense! I've even killed people, let alone robbed them!"

The burly man's eyes flashed with malice. Sun Qian was truly frightened this time. After thinking for a moment, she could only accept her fate.

"I don't have that much money right now. I'll withdraw it tomorrow and give it to you!"

Sun Qian said, turning to leave, but the burly man grabbed her arm and forced her against the pile of wooden crates, his large hand groping her breasts.

"What are you doing? Let go!"

Sun Qian struggled violently.

"I've been traveling for days, and I'm really pent up. I'll just have some sex with you, you slut, to vent my frustration!"

"You!"

Before Sun Qian could even resist, the man pulled down her panties and then stuffed his massive penis inside her!

At this moment, at the other end of the pile of wooden crates, Yun Yao was ashen-faced!

She never imagined that what happened that terrible night was orchestrated by Sun Qian, her best friend, who had ordered those thugs to do it!

Her world seemed to have instantly become completely unfamiliar to her!

From behind the wooden crates came the sounds of violent flesh colliding, the woman's painful moans, and the man's excited roars. All of this evoked those horrific memories for Yun Yao!

She stumbled out of the alley, hailed a taxi, and ran home like a madwoman!

166. This time, I'll start with

Yun Yao, who was huddled in a corner of the sofa at home, tears streaming down her face. The horrific scene from three years ago replayed uncontrollably in her mind like a movie.

It was the eve of her university graduation. One day, Sun Qian and Yun Yao had arranged to go shopping after class. Yun Yao arrived and waited for a long time, but Sun Qian called to say she had something to do and couldn't go. She shopped for a while and then went home.

At that time, Yun Yao was the school's most beautiful girl. She liked to wear a snow-white dress and had shoulder-length hair. Her pure and beautiful appearance always attracted the attention of male students, who were amazed by her.

She and Ouyang had a very good relationship; they had been dating for three years, and their feelings for each other were very strong. Ouyang had even told his family that they would get married as soon as they graduated. Ouyang came from a wealthy family, was handsome and charming, and took meticulous care of Yun Yao. This golden couple was the envy of many classmates.

Ouyang was supposed to accompany her today, but Yun Yao, considering Sun Qian was alone and might overthink things, went alone instead. Unexpectedly, Sun Qian didn't show up.

It was already dark. Yun Yao was walking on the road she had to take back to school when, after passing a dimly lit section, she suddenly found three men blocking her way!

She looked up and saw three men staring at her menacingly. One of them, a burly man, had a prominent scar on his face, which looked even more grotesque and terrifying in the dim light!

Her heart skipped a beat. There had been rumors among her classmates about robberies around the school these past few days. Had she run into one?

The school was located in a remote suburb, and by this time, there was no one else on the road. Yun Yao was terrified. She lowered her head, trying to quickly walk past them, but the burly man with the scar on his face stretched out his arm and blocked her way.

"Hehe, little girl, what's the rush?"

"Do you want money? I have it, I'll give it all to you!"

Yun Yao frantically pulled out her wallet and took out several hundred yuan in cash.

The burly man took the money, his gaze softening slightly as he looked at Yun Yao. However, Yun Yao noticed he had no intention of letting her go; instead, he began to sized her up, a lewd smile creeping across his ugly face.

"Little girl, not bad looking! Come play with us a bit. Since you're so sensible, we'll be a little gentler on you! Haha!"

The burly man exchanged a glance with the two men beside him, laughing loudly.

"You guys!"

Yun Yao's worst fears had come true. Ignoring the three men blocking her path, she ran desperately forward!

Seeing her attempt to escape, the burly man reached out and grabbed her under his arm, then, laughing and joking, walked with the other two towards an abandoned factory not far away.

Yun Yao was as helpless as a fragile butterfly; she struggled desperately, but could never break free from the burly man's steel-like arms!

"Help! Help!"

Yun Yao cried helplessly and fearfully, but her cries for help were like stones sinking into the sea, not even echoing in the nearby empty space!

The burly man quickly carried her into the abandoned factory, placed her in a corner, and without a word, tore it open with his large hand. A sharp, tearing sound rang out, and a large section of Yun Yao's snow-white dress was ripped open, revealing her black lace bra and the deep cleavage between her legs!

"Ah! I beg you, please let me go! How much money do you want? I'll give you anything!"

Yun Yao cried out, quickly covering her chest with her hands, screaming in terror!

"Hey, this little chick's got some serious looks! So innocent on the outside, but so provocative underneath, who would have guessed? Haha!"

The scarred man's eyes blazed with lust, his lecherous gaze fixed intently on Yun Yao's chest. His words instantly filled Yun Yao with unbearable shame.

This set of lingerie was a gift from Ouyang. She had once blushed and worn only this set for Ouyang's admiration, and he had praised her figure as flawless.

Now, her body, which had never been appreciated by another man, was being seen naked by several thugs, making her cry even more bitterly.

She and Ouyang had been in a relationship for so long, and it was inevitable that their feelings had deepened, but each time Ouyang would only touch her, never crossing that line. Ouyang said he would take her on their wedding day. Thinking of Ouyang, the man she loved most, Yun Yao felt a deep sense of guilt.

Yun Yao's pitiful and helpless appearance only fueled the men's lustful desires!

"Big brother, I can't take it anymore, I'm going first!"

One man made a move to pounce, but was stopped by another!

"Why is it always you first? Big brother hasn't even come yet, what's your hurry?"

"Stop using big brother as an excuse, just say you want to go first! Big brother's thing is too big, after we're done, his pussy will be loose, what are we supposed to do? Big brother is always the last one!"

"Alright, stop arguing! This chick is really alluring, I'll go first this time!"

The scarred man pushed aside the two henchmen, stepped forward, and pounced on Yun Yao!

"Ah! Please, let me go! I'm still a virgin, I'll give you anything you want, just please let me go!"

Yun Yao looked at the terrifying scarred man in front of her with teary eyes, terrified beyond measure.

She had imagined countless times what her first time would be like, but she never imagined it would be such a horrific scene!

167. The

scarred-faced man, upon hearing Yun Yao say she was still a virgin, seemed to spit fire in his eyes!

"So pretty and still a virgin? Really? If so, I've struck gold today! I'll definitely have to try it, haha!"

He waved his hand a few times, and in a short while, all the pitiful few pieces of cloth covering Yun Yao's body flew off!

"Damn, I didn't realize this chick was so well-endowed. Come and see, these breasts are big and soft, really damn good!"

The two henchmen beside him had been enduring the discomfort for a long time. At the scarred-faced man's command, they rushed to Yun Yao's side without a word, each grabbing one of her breasts!

"No! Get away!"

Yun Yao blushed deeply, her arms flailing, but she was restrained. She felt a sharp pain from their grip!

When the scarred-faced man's enormous member appeared before Yun Yao, shaking its head, Yun Yao turned pale with fright!

"No, let me go! You beasts!"

Only now did Yun Yao truly feel the suffocating terror! Oh God, was her first time, which she had guarded for so long, going to be lost like this? She regretted it terribly. If she had known this would happen, she would have given her virginity to Ouyang long ago. Now, she was going to let this beast have it for nothing!

She desperately tried to break free from them, but her body was held firmly by the other two men, unable to move at all!

"Hehe, little girl, just bear with it for a moment, it'll only hurt for a short while, I guarantee you'll feel amazing!"

Scarface pressed his member against Yun Yao's untouched vulva, swept it around a few times, and then began to slowly push it in!

"Ah, it hurts, no!"

Yun Yao screamed shrilly, her eyes widening instantly as she looked up in terror at the member disappearing little by little into her vulva!

"Oh, oh..." Before it was even a quarter of the way in, sweat began to pour from Scarface's forehead!

"Damn, it's so damn tight!"

Yun Yao was almost dying from the pain. She felt like a knife was being plunged into her lower body. Before she could even catch her breath, Scarface gritted his teeth, thrust hard, and broke through the membrane, reaching the bottom!

"Ah!"

Yun Yao screamed and fainted from the pain!

"Boss, she's passed out!"

"She's a virgin, and she's stuck with such a big guy. No wonder she fainted!"

The two henchmen muttered, but Scarface ignored them and began moving inside the tight passage.

Perhaps it was too stimulating, because he finished in just a few minutes and then retreated to the side, unwilling to give up.

The two henchmen, who had been anxious, thinking their boss always lasted half an hour or forty minutes, were surprised and delighted to see him finish so quickly!

Without a word, they took turns replacing their boss, raised their guns, and charged in again! To their even greater surprise, this girl's vagina was an absolute treasure; even after the boss's baptism, it remained incredibly tight!

When Yun Yao woke up, the first thing she saw was that scarred face. She instantly recalled everything that had happened before she lost consciousness, and tears of despair slowly streamed down her face.

Whether it was numbness from the pain or the gradual adaptation of her secret passage, although the scarred man was still vigorously working there, she no longer felt the excruciating pain. A strange sensation even spread from below.

Her tears dried, and she indifferently endured the impact of the three men. Since she woke up, the three men had each finished twice, and when they were too exhausted to get an erection, they reluctantly left Yun Yao there. As they left, one of the henchmen couldn't resist grabbing Yun Yao's breasts hard, leaving five more red finger marks on her already bruised breasts!

After they left, Yun Yao returned to her dormitory in a daze, changed her clothes, and rushed back to her hometown that very night. She didn't even attend her graduation ceremony.

This incident was a huge blow to her; she was too ashamed to see Ouyang again, feeling she was no longer worthy of him, and never contacted him again.

Back in the county, her family helped her find a teaching job at a school. After a year of recovery at home, she met Wang Kerui through a family introduction, and married him six months later.

She buried this tragic experience deep in her heart. Lü Qingwan was very worried about Yun Yao's mental state, but no matter how she asked, she couldn't get the reason. She didn't tell anyone, only hoping that this nightmare that changed her life would gradually fade with time.

She never dreamed that she would see that scarred face she hated to the core again today, and even less that the culprit who prevented her and Ouyang from being together was Sun Qian!

She had always treated her as a good friend; why did Sun Qian treat her like this?

The past was brought up again, and Yun Yao realized it still caused her excruciating pain. She longed for a shoulder to lean on, so she picked up her phone and, without hesitation, called Liu Nan!

Liu Nan sensed something was wrong with Yun Yao's voice and rushed over without a word.

After hanging up, Yun Yao suddenly felt puzzled. Logically, she was more familiar with Yu Mingjia than Liu Nan, so why had she instinctively dialed Liu Nan's number instead of Yu Mingjia's?

168. Getting Better and Better at Handling

Things. Liu Nan hung up the phone and rushed over. Yun Yao opened the door for him, and before he could even ask anything, she threw herself into his arms and burst into tears.

Liu Nan gently patted her back.

"Is it because the people in the Economic and Trade Bureau are hard to manage? Deputy County Head Yang said at the office meeting today that the cement plant would be handed over to the Economic and Trade Bureau. It's okay, if there are any difficulties, just report to the county government, don't try to handle it all yourself!"

After a while, when her sobs subsided a bit, Liu Nan spoke softly.

Since Yun Yao was transferred to the Economic and Trade Bureau, Liu Nan and Yun Yao had fewer opportunities to meet, unlike before when they were superior and subordinate and saw each other every day. When he was working, although he sat in the county government office, his heart was already with the Economic and Trade Bureau, and he often worried that Yun Yao would be at a loss when facing that mess.

After a while, Yun Yao's sobs gradually stopped.

"Hold me tight, I want you," she murmured, her arms tightly wrapped around Liu Nan, her lips pressed against his chest.

Liu Nan was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting her to say this, but after only a moment, he lowered his head and kissed her red lips.

He hadn't done it since last time, though his heart burned with desire for Yun Yao, he didn't know what she felt, and could only suppress his longing. Now, under these circumstances, he naturally wouldn't hesitate any longer.

He removed their clothes, picked her up, and laid her on the table in the hallway, then pressed himself into her the next moment!

"Hmm! Your movements are much more skilled than the first time."

Yun Yao looked at Liu Nan tenderly with her large eyes, a slight smile on her lips.

"I recall that night every day, and the more I think about it, the more skilled I become!"

Liu Nan smiled, slightly embarrassed.

"Haven't you been with anyone else?"

Yun Yao wrapped her long legs around his waist, allowing him to penetrate her more deeply.

"No," Liu Nan replied, burying his head in his work, cherishing every moment with Yun Yao.

Yun Yao didn't ask anything more. At that moment, she suddenly understood why she had subconsciously called Liu Nan. She recalled the past when her precious innocence was ruthlessly defiled by several filthy men. Along with that, she felt dirty herself. At this moment, she longed for purity and desperately desired a clean and pure man like Liu Nan to lead her out of this dirty and terrible memory! This clean man belonged to her, his whole heart and soul belonged to her! "Yes, that's it! You're getting better and better at it!"

Yun Yao said passionately.

"Ah, Yao Yao, it feels so good here, I love you so much!"

Liu Nan was covered in sweat, thrusting hard to satisfy his beloved beneath him, feeling like he was about to fly to heaven himself!

Yun Yao's sensitive body reached its peak before Liu Nan, and then Liu Nan trembled as he was sucked out!

"What happened to you just now?"

On the sofa, Yun Yao sat naked in Liu Nan's lap, who was also naked. He gently played with her large breasts as he asked.

Yun Yao frowned and hesitated, considering whether or not to reveal that humiliating past. She had never told anyone about it, keeping it deep in her heart like a thorn. She had thought it would gradually disappear with time, but that wasn't the case; it was just buried deeper, no longer visible on the surface. Once it erupted, it would only cause her more excruciating pain!

Perhaps speaking out would truly make her feel better.

Moreover, she suddenly realized that the scarred man was definitely still in Qingshui County and couldn't have gone far. He wouldn't leave until Sun Qian brought him the money tomorrow.

This matter had been too much of a blow to her. She had been so focused on her grief that her mind had become hazy; how could she have overlooked this—wasn't this the perfect opportunity for revenge?

Thinking this, Yun Yao bit her lip and, without hesitation, tearfully recounted the whole story to Liu Nan.

Before Yun Yao had even finished speaking, Liu Nan's eyes were already blazing with anger, and his fists clenched so tightly they cracked! He hadn't expected Yun Yao to have such a painful past. Seeing her tears, his heart ached as if it were being torn apart!

"I won't let this beast get away with this!"

He immediately picked up his phone and dialed a number.

"Director Lin, I'm sorry to bother you so late, but I need to trouble you with something." After finishing the call with Lin Zeqing, Liu Nan paused and looked at Yun Yao. "Should we arrest your classmate too?"

"No, I don't want her. I want her to pay an even heavier price for what she's done!"

Yun Yao's mood and tone had calmed down, and she said softly.

Liu Nan nodded. "I never imagined your classmate could be so vicious. She did such a heinous thing to you, and she still has the nerve to face you!"

"Luckily, I accidentally saw her true colors. Now that I think about it, I wonder what she was planning to do by suddenly coming to Qingshui County!"

Yun Yao smiled bitterly.

Having someone to share her troubles with made her feel much lighter. This also taught her a lesson: when it comes to facts, running away never avoids facing them, and running away solves nothing. Only the brave can become strong in life.

169. Overjoyed

, her inner knot was untied. Yun Yao felt a sense of relief. Although the pain in her heart might never disappear, she was no longer as afraid to think about or face this experience as before.

She turned around, facing Liu Nan as she straddled him, finding the gentle yet domineering man before her exceptionally adorable.

"Thank you for coming to see me so quickly. I was almost collapsing just now!"

"Silly girl, don't be so formal! I'd do anything for you!"

Liu Nan smiled and kissed her on the cheek.

"Really? You're willing to help with anything?"

Yun Yao smiled sweetly.

"Of course!"

This wasn't a lie; Liu Nan truly meant it.

"What if I want you again?"

Liu Nan's expression changed from serious to understanding, and then he smiled.

"Then naturally I'll let you have your way without complaint!"

"You writers, you always make people think twice before they understand. If you let me have your way, then I'd be the butcher!"

Yun Yao laughed heartily, her large breasts bouncing up and down in front of Liu Nan.

Liu Nan's heart burned with desire, and he reached out and grabbed them, kneading them!

"You're not a butcher, you're a heart thief, a thief who steals men's hearts!"

"Is that so? Then let me see if your heart is still there, if I've unintentionally stolen it without you even knowing?"

Yun Yao giggled twice, pressing her ear to his chest, hearing his strong heart pounding rapidly.

"Don't listen, it's already been stolen by you!"

Liu Nan said, affectionately stroking her hair.

Yun Yao's lips curved into a faint smile. She gently stroked Liu Nan's breasts with her fragrant orchid, and after a few strokes, Liu Nan let out a soft moan, his manhood instantly erect again!

She kissed his lips, gently burying his burning member deep within her alluring vulva, then began to sway gently and forcefully.

"Ah! Little vixen, how come you're always so tight, so warm?"

Liu Nan responded to her movements, thrusting upwards intermittently, his hands gripping her breasts tightly. He felt completely enveloped in a gentle embrace, and from this angle, he could easily reach her. With each movement, Yun Yao would emit a soft, sensual moan, thrilling him immensely.

He gradually began to rise and fall more intensely, and with Yun Yao's constant sucking, he finally reached his climax with unparalleled pleasure!

"Yaoyao, the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee is coming to inspect our county soon. And according to Director Xu of the Municipal Party Committee Office, Secretary Lu's focus during his visits to the various counties is on economic development. He'll definitely be visiting the area under your Economic and Trade Bureau's jurisdiction. Be prepared!"

After their passionate encounter, the two snuggled together, and Liu Nan, remembering this, explained to Yun Yao.

"The Economic and Trade Bureau is currently in dire need of rebuilding. The problems with the cement plant and the development zone haven't been resolved yet. With the leaders coming to inspect, these long-standing issues can't be solved in a day or two."

Speaking of this, Yun Yao felt a surge of emotion. Since joining the Economic and Trade Bureau, she'd been like a firefighter, hardly having a peaceful day.

That night in Qingshui County was anything but peaceful. The Public Security Bureau mobilized all its officers, checking every hotel room. Just as Scarface was half-asleep, police suddenly burst into his room, handcuffed him without a word, and took him to the police station.

Under repeated interrogation by the police, Scarface finally broke down and confessed to the robbery and rape he had committed in recent years. Local police immediately detained and sentenced him. However, Scarface never understood why the local police had suddenly mobilized such a large force to arrest him; he only assumed Sun Qian had reported him. He remembered this vicious woman and secretly vowed to find her and avenge himself once he was released!

After the Economic and Trade Bureau reported the development zone issue to the county, the county leaders attached great importance to it, especially the county party committee. The cement plant incident had just been covered up a few days earlier; if the development zone caused trouble now, it would definitely alarm the city, and things would become truly difficult!

The county held an office meeting specifically to study the development zone issue, and Yun Yao attended.

Yu Mingjia briefly introduced the situation of the development zone: of the tens of thousands of acres of land requisitioned, only 10% had received compensation; the remaining 90% was requisitioned through agreements, and no compensation had been paid to the residents. Now, the people whose land was acquired through the agreement are starting to cause trouble, demanding an explanation from the government.

Su Qingfeng then voiced his opinion, stating that the development zone issue must be resolved immediately, otherwise the consequences could be dire if the conflict between the people and the government escalates.

Yang Xinping, who was in charge of the Economic and Trade Bureau, also had to express his opinion. He pointed out that the development zone was a project the county had invested heavily in years ago, and that much effort had been put into persuading the people during the land acquisition process. Now that the farmers were showing signs of unrest, the outstanding compensation should be paid as soon as possible to quell their resentment; this was the fundamental solution.

"Director Yun, what do you think?" Yu

Mingjia, after listening to Yang Xinping's lengthy explanation, didn't offer his own opinion but directly asked Yun Yao for hers.

“During this period, I have been in charge of the Economic and Trade Bureau and have learned about the situation in the development zone. I feel that the county has expanded the development zone too much in the past, acquiring tens of thousands of acres of land. After so many years, 90% of the land is still idle, with no plans to use it in the next few years. From the perspective of land resource utilization, this is undoubtedly a waste! Moreover, from the perspective of compensation, the people who signed the land acquisition agreement at the time have also strongly demanded increased compensation. Therefore, I suggest that, for the sake of stability, it would be better to return the unused portion of the land acquired through the agreement to the people!”

170. Unexpectedly,

Yang Xinping looked at Yun Yao in disbelief.

“The development zone is a project that the county government has put a lot of effort into. To return it like this is simply a wasteful act! It will have an extremely negative impact on the people!”

Before Yu Mingjia could speak, Yang Xinping firmly rejected Yun Yao's opinion in a strong tone!

Yun Yao was somewhat discouraged. The County People's Congress Standing Committee voting group was also present at the meeting. Yang Xinping immediately defined this approach as a wasteful act, making it very difficult to win the support of the voting group.

In fact, she had spent the past few days visiting and investigating the development zone. Using the connections of Feng Yi's father, Feng Lijiang, she had already held a small hearing on this issue at the county People's Congress and the Political Consultative Conference. The hearing approved her solution, and she only presented her ideas at the meeting today. Unexpectedly, she was met with fierce opposition from Yang Xinping!

She understood that Yang Xinping opposed returning the land because Lin Cailu's cement plant wanted to build a second production line on this piece of land in the development zone. If the land was returned, the cement plant would have to go through the entire process of applying for land approval again.

But they couldn't just abandon tens of thousands of acres of land belonging to ordinary people for the convenience of Lin Cailu, could they?

"Vice County Head Yang, please don't get agitated. Director Yun is in charge of the Economic and Trade Bureau; her solution might have its merits. Let her explain and see if she can convince everyone!"

Yu Mingjia glanced at the agitated Yang Xinping and said calmly.

Yun Yao pondered for a moment.

“Actually, development zones were a somewhat haphazard initiative that emerged nationwide at the beginning of reform and opening up a few years ago. They weren't just in Qingshui County; many other provinces and cities had them too. My approach to problem-solving has successful precedents in other provinces and cities. In recent years, the national economy has become increasingly scientific and standardized, and greater attention has been paid to the rational use of land resources. Now, large-scale reforms have been launched nationwide. These days, the State Council has specially formed a supervisory team to go to the Northwest region to specifically investigate and rectify the problems of unreasonable development zone construction and the resulting waste of land resources!”

As soon as Yun Yao finished speaking, the attendees began to whisper among themselves.

“Director Yun, you said the State Council has specially formed a supervisory team to go to the Northwest? I haven't heard about this,”

Yang Xinping asked after a while.

“I heard this from a friend who works in a national government department; it's absolutely true!” Hearing

Yang Xinping's question, Yun Yao felt uneasy. Actually, this news came a few days ago when Wen Xiu was there; they passed through a development zone and saw a vast expanse of idle land, which Wen Xiu had casually mentioned. Yun Yao hadn't consciously tried to remember it, but the matter had surfaced in her mind, and in her haste, it had slipped out.

If someone were to question her directly, she wouldn't be able to pinpoint the exact source. Now, she could only say it anyway, hoping Wen Xiu hadn't made it up.

"Now that everyone understands the situation, I won't comment further. Let's vote by raising our hands. Raise your hand if you agree with Director Yun's approach!"

The original plan for the vote was whether to immediately distribute the compensation to the people. After Yun Yao's suggestion, Yu Mingjia, after discussing it with the members of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress, changed the voting plan.

Most of those present were familiar with Yang Xinping, having worked in the government for many years and climbed his way up step by step. Yun Yao, however, was different. She had only been at the Economic and Trade Bureau for a month, but despite her short tenure, she had already made quite a splash. First, she assisted the county in dealing with Fan Qi, and then she caused a scene at the Stability Maintenance Office, using this incident to win over the bureau's staff. Most people had heard that this woman was shrewd and capable.

At today's meeting, Yun Yao was clearly on the opposite side of Yang Xinping. Whether they raised their hands or not, they would inevitably offend one side. This dilemma caused a moment of silence.

One was a veteran leader, the other a rising star with a promising future. With both sides evenly matched, everyone began to speculate about Yu Mingjia's intentions.

After a while, Liu Nan, sitting next to Yu Mingjia, raised her hand.

Everyone knew that Liu Nan was the county head's most trusted and valued confidant. He rarely expressed his opinion at meetings, usually abstaining, but once he did, the proposal was guaranteed to pass—this was common knowledge!

So when Liu Nan raised his hand, the rest of the committee members quickly followed suit. The Standing Committee received 10 votes out of 12, and the county government passed unanimously!

Yun Yao breathed a heavy sigh of relief. The change in atmosphere at the meeting was too sudden. One moment she thought her carefully prepared proposal would be rejected, and the next it was approved—completely unexpected.

She knew that her mention of the State Council sending a team to the Northwest to investigate and rectify the situation had played a crucial role. Now that the die was cast, she could only silently pray that Wen Xiu wasn't just lying to her!

171. Times have changed.

After the land in the development zone was returned to the farmers, a large banner appeared in the Economic and Trade Bureau's office. It was a gift from the people who had previously reached an agreement with the government for the land acquisition. Embroidered on the banner were eight golden characters: "Officials serve the people, loved and respected by the people."

The Economic and Trade Bureau had suffered so much criticism from the people for so many years; how could it have received such an honor? As soon as the banner arrived, everyone crowded into the office to admire it. Feng Yi even loudly summoned the county television station to film it, which Yun Yao sternly stopped.

The Economic and Trade Bureau had already been in the spotlight enough lately; Deputy County Head Yang Xinping might be holding a grudge against her now. How could she add anything more outrageous?

The Bureau of Commerce and Trade decisively resolved a long-standing problem that had plagued the development zone for seven or eight years, generating a significant social impact. Public opinion towards the Bureau gradually improved, and in this quarter's public opinion poll, its ranking jumped to the top of all government agencies, greatly exceeding the expectations of the county leaders.

Huang Beili was in particularly good spirits lately. One reason was her reinstatement; good news always brings joy. Another reason was that since Yun Yao became the director of the Bureau of Commerce and Trade and quickly gained authority, their office's status had risen to unprecedented heights.

People from various departments wanted to understand Yun Yao's background, but those who couldn't approach her directly could only do so through Huang Beili. Moreover, the office was the first to receive news of good and bad events within the bureau; frequent visits meant they could potentially obtain important information before others.

Most importantly, Miao Na, who had previously been at odds with Huang Beili and had usurped the position of office director through underhanded means by former director Fan Qi, was now firmly overshadowed by Huang Beili! Huang Beili felt a sense of triumphant satisfaction.

She pushed open the door to the Party Committee office.

"I have an announcement to make! Director Yun said the county has approved our bureau's application for activity funds. Everyone work hard, and your year-end bonuses will be paid in full. If you do well, there will be even more bonuses!"

The people in the office were stunned for a moment, then burst into enthusiastic cheers!

Huang Beili glanced indifferently at Miao Na's complex and gloomy gaze, smiled, and closed the door before leaving.

The Economic and Trade Bureau had consistently performed poorly, resulting in insufficient funds and a lack of year-end bonuses for several years. Yun Yao, having learned of this situation, seized the opportunity presented by the successful resolution of the development zone issue and immediately applied to the county for 500,000 yuan in activity funds. The next task, attracting investment, was daunting. Without funds, who would they contact for business? Besides, without bonuses, where would the employees' motivation come from?

The status of the Economic and Trade Bureau is no longer what it used to be. The county government immediately and carefully studied the bureau's application. Considering the need to support the county's economic development, they ultimately decided to approve Yun Yao's application. Furthermore, a few days ago, the county government's procurement budget allocated three official vehicles to the Economic and Trade Bureau for use in business development.

Yun Yao's strategy of first using a heavy hand and then offering a reward effectively won over the hearts and minds of everyone in the bureau, and the bureau's image was completely transformed. Before, when people asked which unit they worked for, no one was comfortable saying they were from the Economic and Trade Bureau. Now, things are different. People have heard that the Economic and Trade Bureau is doing much better now, with better employee benefits, and they are envied wherever they go. This sense of prestige is something they haven't felt in a long time.

With the county providing the Economic and Trade Bureau with enviable economic support, Yun Yao also knew the pressure was coming. They had to make progress in business development soon. She had offended Yang Xinping because of the development zone issue, and Yang was waiting to make things difficult for her. If business development stalled, the Economic and Trade Bureau would definitely face difficulties.

Lu Shunli sat respectfully on the sofa opposite Yun Yao's desk. The itinerary for the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee's inspection of Qingshui County was already out. The first place they would visit in Qingshui County was the Development Zone. The Development Zone had just achieved results and had a good foundation among the people, so the county had no worries when Secretary Lu made this suggestion. They immediately agreed.

"Director Lu, the city's inspection this time focuses on the economic development of the counties under its jurisdiction. The county leaders instructed that the results of Secretary Lu's inspection will likely determine whether our county has the opportunity to receive investment support from the city in the future. So you must take this matter seriously,"

Yun Yao said while looking at Secretary Lu's itinerary in Qingshui County.

"Director, do you think we should make it a bit more grand and hold a welcoming ceremony for the leaders?"

Lu Shunli thought for a moment and asked.

After the county's three cars arrived, Yun Yao immediately approved one for the Development Zone Management Committee, rewarding them for their timely and effective implementation of the county's decision to return land to the people.

Lu Shunli acted quickly because the land acquisition issue in the development zone had caused him immense suffering over the past few years. The local people had been causing trouble every few days, and he had long awaited this day when it could finally be resolved once and for all. Naturally, he feared complications, so after the county issued the order, he and his team worked overtime, completing the termination of all land acquisition agreements with the local people in just three days.

He hadn't expected Yun Yao to approve an official vehicle for the development zone because of this matter. Having served as the director of the management committee for several years, doing all sorts of dirty and tiring work, and enduring countless grievances from the grassroots, this was the first time he had received such treatment, and he was truly moved. Therefore, he now listened to Yun Yao's every word and held her in the utmost respect.

172. Not Afraid.

"Director Lu, you need to change your working methods. Nowadays, when leaders come out for inspections, they emphasize being low-key. The era of ostentation is over. Secretary Lu has already instructed that this inspection doesn't require leaders to accompany them; he wants to see everyone's usual work performance. Prepare a report on the development zone's work over the past few years in advance, so you won't be caught off guard when Secretary Lu wants to see it. Don't prepare anything else deliberately. The development zone is what it is now, and it's not something a management committee or the Economic and Trade Bureau can change. Let the leaders see for themselves."

Yun Yao glanced at Lu Shunli and said.

"Okay, then I'll go back and prepare."

After Lu Shunli left, Yun Yao also went to a neighboring county to attend an exchange and training meeting on investment promotion. The neighboring county had done a very good job in investment promotion, ranking among the top in the city's counties. They held an investment promotion exchange meeting every year. Due to the rapid economic development and significantly increased consumption levels in the county over the past two years, many insightful people recognized the market potential. Therefore, this exchange meeting often attracted powerful entrepreneurs, and many investment promotion officials from various counties also went to learn.

Secretary Lu's inspection tour would cover several counties; Qingshui County wasn't the first stop, so the exact arrival time depended on the progress of the other counties. When Yun Yao left, the timing of Secretary Lu's visit to Qingshui County was still uncertain. Although she knew it might coincide with her business trip, she hesitated for a moment. Considering that Lu Shunli knew more about the development zone than she did and could handle things on his own, she decided to attend the exchange meeting in the neighboring county, as such opportunities were too rare.

Two days later, after the exchange meeting ended, just as she was about to arrive in Qingshui County, she suddenly received a call from Lu Shunli.

"Director Yun, Secretary Lu just left. He pointed out some problems during his inspection of the development zone."

Lu Shunli sounded dejected.

"Don't worry, I'll be there soon. We'll talk when we meet!"

Ten minutes later, the car pulled up in front of the development zone management committee's office building.

Upon meeting Lu Shunli, Yun Yao learned the whole story.

Secretary Lu had toured the development zone that day and was very satisfied with its work after learning how it had properly resolved the historical issues surrounding land expropriation for farmers. Before leaving, he glanced at the industrial zone and immediately noticed the huge chimney of the Hongli Fertilizer Plant, billowing thick smoke.

Secretary Lu was furious and severely criticized Lu Shunli, asking why he hadn't rectified this factory with its serious environmental pollution. This huge chimney was polluting the people's living space; couldn't the management committee see it? Why weren't they doing anything?

Lu Shunli was filled with grievances but couldn't express them. Actually, this fertilizer plant is a pillar industry of the county. To support the development of this pillar enterprise, the county has given Hongli Fertilizer Plant a series of preferential policies, one of which is lowering the environmental standards for its emissions.

This is a decision made by the county leadership; what right does Lu Shunli have to interfere? But he can't say this to Secretary Lu, so he can only suffer in silence. After Secretary Lu harshly criticized Lu Shunli, he stormed off. Only then did Lu Shunli call Yun Yao to report the situation.

"Old Lu, don't be discouraged. I just received a notice from the county on the way here. The county head is going to host a banquet for Secretary Lu tonight. I'll find an opportunity to explain the county's policies to Secretary Lu during dinner. Perhaps this matter isn't so serious. But since Secretary Lu has spoken, we should rectify the fertilizer plant as it needs to be, without any further concerns!"

Yun Yao finished speaking and walked out. Dinner time was approaching, and it wasn't appropriate to keep the leader waiting.

Lu Shunli understood Yun Yao's meaning, and his dejected mood instantly brightened!

This fertilizer plant, relying on its status as a pillar enterprise and the support of county policies, never took the management committee seriously. They would directly contact the county for any matters, and never bother with formalities when dealing with the management committee. Over the years, Lu Shunli hadn't even received a single cigarette from the fertilizer plant, yet he had helped them countless times. He had been harboring resentment for a long time.

But what good was his anger when they didn't respect him? Hongli Fertilizer Plant had deep roots in the county, far beyond the reach of a mere deputy section chief like himself.

Now that he finally had a chance to vent his anger, how could he not be happy? Moreover, for some reason, with Yun Yao backing him up, he wasn't afraid at all!

He wasn't in a hurry to leave work, turning back to his office to draft a rectification notice for the fertilizer plant.

When Yun Yao arrived at the restaurant, Yu Mingjia, Liu Nan, and Yang Xinping were already sitting there; she didn't see Secretary Lu. She was about to tell Yu Mingjia about the fertilizer plant, but upon seeing Yang Xinping's sinister gaze, she immediately changed her mind.

After Yang Xinping learned of this matter, he would inevitably seize the opportunity to make trouble for her. Wasn't this giving him a chance to get back at her?

Yun Yao silently sat next to Liu Nan on the outermost side, only giving the three of them a token greeting before saying nothing.

She would play it by ear.

After a while, two people walked in from the door of the private room, and Yu Mingjia and the others immediately stood up.

"Secretary Lu, please sit down!"

"Sit down, everyone sit down!"

Lu Zhengting waved to everyone and sat down in the host's seat.

Yu Mingjia introduced everyone present to Secretary Lu one by one. When he introduced Yun Yao, Lu Zhengting's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, he nodded in acknowledgment, and then looked away.

173. Exquisite and Well-proportioned

At first, everyone felt a little reserved, and the conversation was all about work.

Yun Yao observed the expressions of Yu Mingjia and the other two, and was certain that they didn't know about the fertilizer plant. What surprised Yun Yao was that Secretary Lu didn't seem inclined to mention the fertilizer plant during the meal.

After a few rounds of drinks, under the slight influence of alcohol, everyone was no longer as reserved as before, and the atmosphere gradually became more lively. The conversation no longer focused solely on work. Yun Yao and Secretary Lu frequently raised their glasses. Although she drank glass after glass, she was lost in thought, and she barely tasted the alcohol or food she ate.

Secretary Lu had a somewhat imposing appearance, tall and robust, and one could even call him overweight. Looking at his stern demeanor, Yun Yao felt even more unsure how to explain things to him.

Midway through the night, she got up to go to the restroom. When she came out, everything suddenly went dark. Looking up, she saw Secretary Lu emerging from the men's restroom.

"Secretary Lu!"

Yun Yao greeted him, somewhat surprised and at a loss for words.

"Hmm!"

Lu Zhengting replied while washing his hands.

Yun Yao stood there, stunned, thinking that this was a rare opportunity and she should take this chance to explain the fertilizer plant matter to Secretary Lu. She was completely unaware that Lu Zhengting was looking her up and down in the mirror, lingering particularly on the breathtaking curves of her chest.

"Secretary Lu, Director Lu just reported to me about your visit to the development zone this afternoon. I'd like to explain the fertilizer plant matter to you!"

After thinking for a while, Yun Yao finally mustered her courage and spoke.

"Oh, Director Lu is quite efficient in reporting. I haven't even had a chance to tell your county leaders and the city about this!"

Secretary Lu's voice was loud and clear, and Yun Yao couldn't tell if he was praising Director Lu or criticizing him.

"The leaders discovered such a big problem during their inspection. If Director Lu hadn't reported it sooner, it would have been a serious dereliction of duty. By reporting it to the higher-ups a little later, you're giving us time to solve the problem, which shows your care for us grassroots staff!"

Yun Yao blurted out these words without thinking. After saying them, she felt a chill run down her spine from the flattery.

"Hehe, Director Yun, you're very perceptive! But as for this matter, I know the situation perfectly well. You don't need to explain; I understand. No matter the reason, the problem is real, and no amount of explanation can erase it!"

Director Lu waved his hand, his face full of righteous indignation. His words extinguished all hope in Yun Yao's heart.

After finishing his speech, Secretary Lu walked towards the private room, and Yun Yao silently followed. She hadn't expected Secretary Sun to be so adamant, not even letting her explain.

Now, Yun Yao thought that if Secretary Lu reported this matter to the county, it wouldn't be so terrible for her anymore. It was just an internal conflict between Yang Xinping and herself, and it wouldn't cause any major waves. If handled properly, it wouldn't have any serious consequences. But if he reported it to the city, it would directly affect the county's investment promotion work, which meant her job at the Economic and Trade Bureau!

No, she had to tell Yu Mingjia about this immediately so he could be prepared!

After returning, the banquet continued for a while. Secretary Lu said he had been traveling all day and had spent the afternoon in the development zone, so he was a little tired. Hearing this, everyone got up and dispersed.

Secretary Lu was staying at the hotel. When the four of them parted ways, Yun Yao saw Yu Mingjia and Liu Nan in one car, while Yang Xinping was in another. She got into her car, and as it drove out of the hotel, she took out her phone, about to call Yu Mingjia, when it suddenly rang!

"Hello, who is this?"

Yun Yao didn't recognize the number.

"Director Yun, hello, this is Secretary Lu's secretary. Secretary Lu wants to inquire about the fertilizer plant. Do you have time now?"

"Oh, yes, I'll be right back!"

Yun Yao recognized the voice of Secretary Jiang, who had come with Secretary Lu. Without thinking much of it, she hung up and told the driver to turn around and head back to the hotel.

Secretary Jiang said Secretary Lu was staying in room 415.

Yun Yao found the room and was about to knock when she suddenly felt awkward. Knocking on the door of a strange male leader in the middle of the night—it didn't seem quite right, did it?

Just as she hesitated whether to go in, the door suddenly opened, and Secretary Lu's large figure immediately blocked most of the light coming through the door.

"Director Yun, come in!"

Secretary Lu said, then walked into the room. Yun Yao responded and followed.

"Secretary Lu, this is what happened." Yun Yao entered the room, standing there somewhat awkwardly. Before she could finish speaking, her heart skipped a beat when she looked up and saw the brazen gaze Lu Zhengting was giving her.

Lu Zhengting seemed like a completely different person from when they were eating. His gaze held a mixture of passion, amazement, hunger, and lewdness—where was the dignified and righteous demeanor he had displayed just moments before?

In an instant, Yun Yao understood what he wanted to do. Perhaps he didn't want to hear what she was about to say at all.

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