[Urban] A Romantic Transformation (Complete) - Part 2

Chapter 014 The Lover of the Degenerate Older Brother

"Wang Weibing, that kid, has slept with so many women at Hongxiang Group without getting into trouble. That's quite an achievement," Tang Ziliang said dismissively with a laugh.

"Hmph, you've just returned, you don't know. The group has over ten branch factories, mostly filled with female workers. Which girl would dare refuse if the young master took a fancy to her? A little sweetness, a raise in salary, a promotion, and those girls would be happy to spread their legs and let the young master ride them... Wang Weibing doesn't even need to get involved. He has too many lackeys at Hongxiang Group. Which girl would dare refuse the young master? Wang Weibing only needs to give the workshop foreman a hint, and that girl will be stuck with the hardest and most tiring work," Li Sheng laughed. "I wouldn't dare look for a partner at Hongxiang Group. None of the pretty ones are virgins."

Tang Ziliang opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word. What's different? The world ten years from now will be even darker than it is now. While unspoken rules still exist, they are far fewer than they would be ten years from now.

The song "Sweet Honey" began to play, and people in the dance hall rushed onto the dance floor. Hu Changshou and Wei Da went to find the girls they fancied, leaving only Li Sheng and Tang Ziliang sitting idly drinking.

"Liangzi, why aren't you going to find some girls to dance with? What, graduated from university, got too high standards, think the women of Dongyang County are too rustic?" A rough, slightly hoarse voice came from behind Tang Ziliang.

Tang Ziliang turned around and quickly greeted him with a smile, "Brother Niu, I just got back! I haven't been back in so long, I don't recognize many people anymore, I'm too shy to go out." Niu

Gang was the foreman of the drivers' team at Hongxiang Group. Three years ago, during the summer before Tang Ziliang went to university, he had learned to drive from Niu Gang, but had caused Niu Gang no shortage of trouble. Later, Tang Ziliang went to university in the provincial capital, and the two lost contact.

However, the situation is different now. Tang Ziliang's reputation soared after being admitted to Huazhong Agricultural University, especially since he was a member of the Communist Party during his university years and had outstanding academic performance. He graduated two years early and was immediately assigned to Longquan Township as deputy township head. His status was naturally different now. The former poor student had become a legitimate government official. For ordinary people like Niu Gang, a township head was only slightly lower than a county head, but still considered a high-ranking official.

"Brother Niu, you're here to visit today too?"

"Yeah, I'm off tomorrow, so I came to see you. Don't laugh at me, but I'm almost thirty and still don't have a girlfriend." Niu Gang was a thin man in his late twenties, a former soldier who was assigned to work as a driver for Hongxiang Group, a large state-owned enterprise in Dongyang County, after his demobilization.

"Hey, Brother Niu, you're still young, what's the rush?" Tang Ziliang laughed dismissively. He still had the same mentality as eighteen years later, when there were countless single men and women in their thirties and forties who were still unmarried.

Tang Ziliang smiled and comforted him. Niu Gang chatted with Tang Ziliang and the others for a few minutes, then noticed a young woman in a red dress and high heels, who looked rather alluring.

"Alright, you guys have fun, I'm going to take a look around." Niu Gang greeted them with a smile and then eagerly went to chat with the woman in the red dress.

"Hey, Liangzi, Niu Gang is really polite to you. He's just a driver for Boss Wang, but he acts all high and mighty. Even Director Guo from our Fifth Factory has to fawn over him when he sees him." Li Sheng chuckled enviously at Tang Ziliang.

"Hey, Li Sheng, that Niu Gang is a snobbish jerk. He's polite to Liangzi only because he knows Liangzi is the deputy township head. Look, has he even acknowledged us? I'm standing right here, and he acts like he doesn't see us at all!" Hu Changshou said indignantly. "This sycophant has to keep Wang Jun happy, so he doesn't care about anyone else. All the middle and lower-level cadres in Hongxiang Group have to give Wang Jun gifts during holidays. Nobody dares not to give him a little something. That Niu Gang is really rich."

Tang Ziliang didn't know how to respond. There are plenty of petty people in the world, and they're all the same everywhere. As they were chatting, Li Sheng called out softly, "Liangzi, look over there! Su Qin and the others are back."

"Huh?" Tang Ziliang had no interest in Su Qin to begin with, but upon hearing Li Sheng's words, he followed Li Sheng's finger and saw two pretty girls in dresses quietly walking in. "The one in the blue dress is the girl, isn't that Su Qin?"

"Yeah, what's wrong, Liangzi? We only graduated high school a little over two years ago, and you don't recognize Su Qin?" Hu Changshou laughed.

Tang Ziliang thought to himself: I don't know this Su Qin at all. In my past life, she had an affair with my brother. I just borrowed my brother's body to reincarnate.

"Then who is the girl in the black dress next to her?" Li Sheng guessed that he had taken a liking to the pretty girl next to Su Qin.

"How would I know? But she's probably Su Qin's college classmate." Hu Changshou carefully examined the pretty girl in the black dress, then laughed, "Liangzi, hurry up, or you'll miss your chance to fawn over Su Qin."

Me, using my older brother's identity and body to woo my deadbeat brother's first love? That felt really strange.

Tang Ziliang shook his head. He was mentally twenty-eight, a mature man, but faced with such an absurd situation, he was actually a little tempted.

In the real Tang Ziliang's memory, Su Qin was a beautiful seventeen or eighteen-year-old high school girl.

But they had graduated high school more than two years ago, and Su Qin's demeanor had changed somewhat. They say girls change a lot as they grow up, becoming more and more beautiful. Su Qin was the school beauty in high school. Now, after two years of university at Jiangcheng Normal University, she has matured considerably. Her tall figure, paired with a blue dress, high heels, and flesh-colored stockings—fashionable in the 1990s—makes her even more graceful and elegant. Her appearance immediately overshadows the other dancing women around her.

Her companion is equally stunning: slender, with long, straight, flowing hair and snow-white skin. She has an oval face, a gentle smile, and two captivating dimples. While she and Su Qin are engrossed in conversation, Tang Ziliang, pushed by his best friend, walks towards his nemesis's first love.

Sure enough, men flock to ask the two women to dance, but the women are very reserved, rejecting all the men. However, these two girls are too beautiful; although one group of men is rejected, another immediately follows.

"Changshou, Su Qin is quite arrogant. So many men have asked her to dance, but she won't dance. I'd better not join in the fun." Tang Ziliang was still a little hesitant.

"If others can't, you definitely can. Su Qin had a crush on you back in high school. We're old classmates, we all know each other... If you go up there, Qin Meiren will definitely dance with you." Wei Da laughed, "Liangzi, are you still shy? I heard Qin Meiren doesn't have a boyfriend yet. If you really miss her, you'd better hurry up and not let those guys like Wang Weibing get there first."

Tang Ziliang laughed too. After his rebirth, he had He Yue in his heart and wasn't interested in Qin Meiren at all. Not wanting to provoke his dead brother's first love, Tang Ziliang excused himself to pee.

Unexpectedly, Tang Ziliang had just stepped into the restroom and hadn't even turned on the toilet when Li Sheng came running in breathlessly, shouting, "Liangzi, Liangzi, something bad has happened! A fight's about to break out!"

Hearing Li Sheng's alarming tone, Tang Ziliang quickly pulled up his pants and ran outside. This dance hall was notorious for its squabbling among men, and Tang Ziliang knew without a doubt that it was Qin Meiren's fault.

Once outside the restroom, Tang Ziliang saw a commotion. The music was still playing, and a large group of people had formed a circle in the left corner. Tang Ziliang left Li Sheng behind, rushed forward, and pushed his way through the crowd.

"Excuse me, Su Xiaotian, it's you!"

"Liangzi, you're just in time! These thugs tried to take advantage of my cousin, and when I said a few words to them, they actually tried to beat me up?" Su Xiaotian was Su Qin's cousin.

Tang Ziliang smiled wryly; it was indeed Su Qin and that girl in the black dress who had caused this trouble.

Chapter 015 School Beauty Su Qin

The dance hall manager seemed to recognize the group and tried to smooth things over, but the group wouldn't listen.

"Brother Li, it's not that I'm disrespecting you, but my brothers and I took turns asking these two girls to dance, and they just wouldn't cooperate. Isn't that a slap in the face for us? This kid dares to act all high and mighty in front of my brothers! What are you looking at? Don't think I'm afraid of you just because your father is the district head. Believe me, I'll bleed you dry right now!"

The one spouting the arrogant words was a long-haired thug in his early twenties, dressed somewhat fashionably, with a flushed face and a deep scar that marred his somewhat handsome features, adding a touch of ferocity. He had leopard-like eyes and a rather imposing presence.

"Brother Gang, can you give me some face? They're practically my sister-in-law, they're just being unreasonable. Don't take it to heart. I'll treat you to a drink another day," Manager Li said with a smile, shielding Su Xiaotian and the others behind him.

“Brother Li, I’m giving you face. I was going to cripple this kid tonight, but since you’ve stepped in, I won’t bother with him. Make him disappear from my sight immediately! Also, have his cousin dance with my brother. How about that? It’s not too much to ask, is it?”

This thug named Gang Ge was cracking his knuckles. His pumpkin-sized fists and the scars on his face were particularly gruesome under the lights, especially the tiger tattoo on his thick arms, which was even more frightening. His face full of scars and his fearless demeanor made those around him who disliked him hesitant to make a move.

“This…” Manager Li was somewhat troubled. He knew that Wang Baogang and his gang were tyrannical in Dongyang County, but they didn’t usually cause trouble at his dance hall. The first two times, he had managed to persuade Gang Ge to leave. This time, it seemed Gang Ge wasn’t willing to give him face. But Su Xiaotian’s father was the district head of the West District of Dongyang County. If Manager Li offended the Su family, he wouldn’t be able to stay in the West District.

“Liangzi, that arrogant kid is Wang Baogang, two ranks higher than us. You might not remember him, but he’s the son of Chief Wang of the police station. He’s always bullying men and women. This time, Su Xiaotian has met his match.” Li Sheng whispered in Tang Ziliang’s ear. “Li Cai wants to play peacemaker; otherwise, no matter which side he offends, he’ll have a hard time in the future.”

The atmosphere was tense. Tang Ziliang didn’t want to get involved; this was Manager Li’s business. However, Su Xiaotian and his sister might suffer, so Tang Ziliang had to step in.

In the eyes of Li Sheng and his cronies, Su Qin was the woman Tang Ziliang loved. If a man couldn’t even protect the woman he loved, he would be despicable. Although Su Qin was his brother’s first love and had nothing to do with Tang Ziliang, Tang Ziliang was now in his brother’s place, and he felt he had to protect this woman.

"Dance with your brother? Who does your brother think he is? He dares to make my friend dance with him. What can you do if my friend refuses?" Since he was determined to make a move, Tang Ziliang went all out and lashed out at Wang Baogang.

Wang Baogang immediately sensed Tang Ziliang's aura. Although Tang Ziliang was alone, his imposing presence was intimidating, like someone who had trained in martial arts.

"Damn it! Where did this brat come from? Want to be a hero and save the beauty? You should know your place first. Are you tired of living?" Next to Wang Baogang, one of the guys couldn't hold back and rushed forward to fight Tang Ziliang. Wang Baogang also planned to have his men test Tang Ziliang's strength first.

Tang Ziliang slightly twisted his body, not even lifting a finger, but tripping the clueless kid, sending him sprawling to the ground. "Watch your mouth! Didn't you see your boss didn't say a word? Who do you think you are?"

Wang Baogang's eyes flashed, realizing that this tall, strong young man was not someone to be trifled with. Er Gouzi, while not exactly a master, was a professional thug who had been involved in gang fights for several years. Was he really taken down so easily by that kid?

Don't underestimate Tang Ziliang's trip; it was incredibly light and simple, but very effective. And to react so quickly and correctly under such circumstances was remarkable in itself.

Taking a drag of his cigarette, Wang Baogang's eyes narrowed to slits, his hand unconsciously resting on the knife hidden at his waist. He chuckled, "Hey, buddy, not bad. What area are you from? Dongyang County isn't that big, I don't think I've ever seen you before."

"You talk too much nonsense." Now that they'd started fighting, the feud was officially on. Tang Ziliang, not intending to be polite, put his hands on his hips and coldly said, "Don't bother with your nonsense

. I'm not in your line of work. I know you're the police chief, but I don't have time for your drivel today. Get lost!" It was 1992, and apart from Tang Ziliang, no one else understood what "babbling" meant... Wang Baogang was furious. This guy was so arrogant and knew kung fu; could he really be a cop?

Although he already knew Tang Ziliang was not someone to mess with, if he slunk away like this, how could Wang Baogang maintain his boss image in front of his brothers?

Wang Baogang snorted coldly and stepped forward with a forced smile. "Good kid, this dance hall isn't yours to control, are you?" he said, extending his hand.

Tang Ziliang could see that Wang Baogang was losing face, so he decided to test his strength against him personally. He sneered and met Wang Baogang's gaze.

Their hands clasped together, and Wang Baogang suddenly exerted force, his arm muscles bulging. Tang Ziliang's hand felt like a giant iron clamp, incredibly hard. He could crush a walnut with just one hand. Yet, Tang Ziliang showed no sign of pain. Wang Baogang, in unbearable pain, tried to pull his hand away, but Tang Ziliang suddenly exerted force, causing Wang Baogang's finger bones to nearly break, and he screamed in agony. [The following text appears to be unrelated and possibly spam:] Family dating and couple dating communities have tons of decent, promiscuous women waiting to be taken advantage of! QQ, MSN, etc., are mainly for young girls and conservative women with no other intentions, basically no chance. But the community is full of unmarried women and middle-aged mature women dissatisfied with reality and fantasizing about romance. No login required, no identity needed, free to come and go, making it a more ideal place.

Tang Ziliang didn't want to make a big fuss, after all, this was Dongyang County, not his Longquan Township. This kind of thing might seem glamorous, but if it got to the county committee, the leaders would definitely criticize him, which wouldn't be worth it.

That was enough of a lesson for the kid. Sugar-coated Wolf calmly released his grip, lowering his voice to hiss, "Get lost!"

Wang Baogang's face was ashen. He glared fiercely at Tang Ziliang, said nothing, and turned to leave. His buddies, seeing their boss had been wronged, scurried away with grim faces. The underlings didn't dare utter any more threats and all followed suit

, slinking away. The atmosphere in the dance hall returned to its lively state. Hundreds of surprised and envious gazes swirled around Tang Ziliang, giving him a slight sense of satisfaction. The admiring looks from the women stimulated a man's desire to perform. No man could resist that.

"Liangzi, thank you so much for getting us out of this predicament!" Su Qin's bright eyes, filled with a hint of indescribable affection, lingered on Tang Ziliang's somewhat handsome face as she whispered, "What are you doing here?"

This is my deadbeat brother's first love... From afar, you could tell she was beautiful and had a great figure, but now that she's closer, wow, no wonder this beauty Qin could captivate my womanizing brother, she's truly stunning. A

naturally oval face, a delicately straight nose, slightly large lips with moist skin and soft lines, fair arms that catch the eye of men, and a tight-fitting dress—a trendy style that's just become popular in Jiangcheng this year—that hugged Su Qin's breasts, making her bust even more prominent and rounded... Tang Ziliang's gaze lingered there, reluctant to leave.

"Su... Su Qin, don't be so polite with me. Even if we didn't know each other, let alone that we were high school classmates, I wouldn't stand idly by."

The fragrance emanating from Su Qin and the girl in the black dress lingered in Tang Ziliang's nostrils, almost making him have impure thoughts. "I've graduated from university and am currently working at the Longquan Township Office."

"Huh? Shouldn't you be a junior at Huazhong Agricultural University in the provincial capital?" Su Qin asked, somewhat surprised, tilting her oval face. Her delicate skin appeared even more smooth and supple under the laser lights, as if glistening with moisture, as if it were seeping from beneath her skin.

Huazhong Agricultural University is a nationally renowned key university. In 1992, before the expansion of higher education, even a junior college graduate was highly valued, let alone Tang Ziliang, a top-tier undergraduate. Moreover, he graduated two years early—he was practically a genius…

Chapter 016: Picking Up Girls One by One

"Uh, I'm not particularly talented, I'm just good at exams. I accidentally got all my credits two years early… And since my family is here, the organization sent me to the grassroots level." In reality, in his previous life, Tang Ziliang studied diligently because he didn't want too much favor from his adoptive father's family. Before being bribed by Wang Weibing in his previous life, Tang Ziliang, although he had one or two friends, was generally a decent person.

“But if you stayed in the provincial capital, your career prospects would be much better. Many people are desperate to be transferred there… You’re a graduate from a prestigious university, you should at least be working in Dongyang County. Why were you transferred to Longquan Township?” Su Qin seemed to look down on Tang Ziliang’s job and laughed, “A graduate from a prestigious university, stuck in the countryside, isn’t that a waste?”

“Actually, the county town isn’t much better than Longquan Township, it’s just bigger. We have everything in Longquan Township, what’s wrong with it? And it’s only forty miles from the county town. If you want to come see me, you can just ride your motorcycle, it’ll only take half an hour.” Tang Ziliang said casually with a smile as he carefully moved aside a couple who were embracing.

"That's different. The county town is much more lively; it has everything. Longquan Township is just a bunch of farmers. If you want to buy a TV, you have to go all the way to the county town."

Su Qin's delicate oval face was less than half a foot away from Tang Ziliang. Strands of her hair occasionally brushed against Tang Ziliang's cheek, and the scent of Pantene shampoo wafted into his nostrils. Her full, round breasts were high and firm; she was no longer the shy girl she was in high school. After only two years of university, Su Qin's dancing was already so skillful and graceful. It seemed this beauty had made a name for herself at university these past two years.

After dancing a round of ballroom dances with Su Qin, Tang Ziliang was also captivated by her stunning beauty and elegant demeanor, no longer as reserved as when he first embraced her.

His right hand rested on Su Qin's waist and back, and through her thin dress, his fingers touched the bra strap. A strange excitement began to grow wildly within Tang Ziliang.

This is my deadbeat brother's first love. She seems to have a strong liking for him. Now that I'm in his body and identity, if I take the initiative, Su Qin will definitely…

Tang Ziliang's mind wandered. As the song ended, he reluctantly lowered his hand and, with a touch of elegance, accompanied Su Qin back to the edge of the dance floor. The beautiful woman in the black dress smiled and waved to Su Qin from her seat. Tang Ziliang already knew from Su Qin's introduction that this woman was Su Qin's college classmate, named Li Shiman.

Li Shiman also had shoulder-length, jet-black, glossy hair, smoothly permed and straightened. She had naturally large, watery eyes with long eyelashes, a delicate nose and lips, and an oval face. Her features were exquisite, and her skin was smooth and fair.

It would be difficult for such a beautiful and elegant college student not to attract men. Wei Da and Li Sheng were already completely infatuated with Li Shiman. While chatting enthusiastically with her, they secretly peeked at her high-heeled feet and long stockings.

However, Tang Ziliang could tell at a glance that Li Shiman didn't seem very interested in Wei and Li. Although she seemed to get along well with them, how could Tang Ziliang escape her inherent arrogance?

"Your roommate seems pretty arrogant," Tang Ziliang whispered in Su Qin's ear.

"Yeah, that's just her personality. She doesn't really bother with men she doesn't like. If it weren't for you, she probably wouldn't have bothered talking to Li Sheng and the others," Su Qin said softly, unconcerned about Tang Ziliang's somewhat intimate gesture.

"What do her family do?" This pretty girl is so arrogant; she must have the right to be.

"Her parents must be bureaucrats in Jiangcheng. The department head personally brought her to the dorm on her first day," Su Qin said, laughing. "What, Tang Ziliang, have you taken a liking to her? Hmm, you just saved her like a hero, and Li Shiman seems to have a crush on you."

"Hehe, Qin Meiren, how come you've learned to be a pimp too?" Tang Ziliang wasn't shy or introverted at all. After dancing with Su Qin earlier, he'd become bolder. "You don't seem to have a boyfriend, do you? Why don't you consider me? We've been classmates for six years, from junior high to high school, practically childhood sweethearts."

"Pah! Who said we were childhood sweethearts? How do you know I don't have a boyfriend?" Su Qin's face flushed slightly. She recalled how Tang Ziliang seemed to always hover around her back in high school, but at the time, she was focused on getting into a prestigious university and didn't care about dating him. Unexpectedly, Tang Ziliang ended up getting into Huazhong Agricultural University, while she only got into Jiangcheng Normal University, a mediocre undergraduate institution…

Su Qin's shy demeanor instantly ignited Tang Ziliang's possessive desires, and his words became increasingly bold and explicit. "So who's your boyfriend? When I go to the city on business, I'll definitely check him out for you. Is he some kind of rogue prince like Wang Weibing? If you really go with him, it'll be like a beautiful cabbage being wasted on a pig."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Su Qin finally couldn't take it anymore and gave Tang Ziliang a sharp pinch on the waist, though the gesture was subtle.

This Tang Ziliang, his eloquence wasn't always this good; how come he's so glib now? "All the good cabbages are eaten by pigs. Does that mean other men are lecherous pigs, but he isn't?"

Back in 1992, there was no internet in China. Only Tang Ziliang knows these classic quotes from later generations. These quotes are incredibly effective at charming young women.

"Hehe, Su Qin, girls change a lot as they grow up, becoming more and more beautiful. That saying is absolutely true for you. No wonder you're the school beauty of Dongyang No. 1 High School." Tang Ziliang was an experienced man, not a virgin. He could charm young women with one line after another, no matter how vulgar or cheesy, as long as the woman liked it.

"What kind of school beauty am I? Back in high school, it was all you boys who made up stories." Su Qin felt a surge of joy in her heart, but on the surface, she pretended to be very displeased. "Li Shiman is much prettier. Didn't you see her oval face and dimples? Isn't she gorgeous?"

Tang Ziliang was also secretly glancing at Li Shiman. The girl was indeed outstanding, especially oval-faced beauties, who all possessed a classical and graceful temperament, adding to their elegant demeanor. However, Tang Ziliang dared not look too much, otherwise, the beautiful Su Qin would definitely be unhappy.

You have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to pursue girls one at a time. You can't get fat in one bite, and you can only poke one hole at a time with a radish.

Tang Ziliang glanced at Li Shiman casually before turning his electrifying gaze back to Su Qin. "Hmm, Li Shiman is not bad either, but her personality is a bit cold. Let's see if my buddies have a chance to win her over." (

Chapter 017 Spring Dreams Leave a Trace)

As the two were chatting and laughing, Tang Ziliang saw Li Shiman, Wei Da, and Li Sheng walking over with Su Xiaotian, who had just turned pale with fright.

"Liangzi, I heard from Li Sheng that you're now the deputy mayor of Longquan Township?" Su Xiaotian laughed. "You've always been obsessed with officialdom. No wonder you didn't want to work in the county town. Better to be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond."

Wearing a very trendy t-shirt, it seemed Su Xiaotian's father had really made a lot of money after becoming the district head of Xicheng District. He wore heavy leather shoes, and the logo on the shoulder of his t-shirt looked like the European and American brand Givenchy. However, Su Xiaotian was a bit thin and didn't exude that handsome and dashing air.

"Su Xiaotian, looks like you've been doing quite well these past few years since graduation. I haven't been back to Dongyang in ages, and I don't recognize many people anymore." If Su Xiaotian weren't Su Qin's cousin, and if his father weren't the district head of Xicheng District, Tang Ziliang certainly wouldn't have bothered to help him.

Su Xiaotian was clearly very pleased with Tang Ziliang's actions earlier, pulling out a pack of Hongtashan cigarettes and quickly lighting one. "It's rare that you still remember me. I'm so grateful for your help earlier, you're really kind of me."

"Don't mention it. We're both from Dongyang High School, after all. How could I let outsiders bully my fellow alumni?" Tang Ziliang waved his hand, indicating that he didn't want to smoke, but then a commotion came from the entrance of the dance hall, and several tall, burly men rushed in.

Several people felt a little nervous. Upon closer inspection, they saw that the leader was also Tang Ziliang's henchman, Ma Hailong, the head of the Longquan Township Police Station. He was carrying a thick police baton and approached menacingly. "Liangzi, was that bastard Wang Baogang here to cause you trouble?"

Tang Ziliang's face darkened. "Ma Hailong, what are you doing! Don't forget, you're a police chief, aren't you? Look at yourself, what do you want? Don't you want to be the police station chief anymore?"

Ma Hailong was about to leave with his men when Su Xiaotian stepped forward, waving smoke at everyone. "Liangzi, why are you yelling at Hailong? He's..." "I came over because I was worried you'd get taken advantage of,"

Wei Da said, walking over to Tang Ziliang. "Liangzi, Hailong is also one of our good buddies. You should give him some face."

Tang Ziliang's expression softened slightly. "He's my buddy, but what he's doing isn't helping me; it's harming me... Alright, Dazi, there are some things you don't understand."

Ma Hailong and Tang Ziliang were both from Longquan Township and were junior high school classmates. After graduating, Tang Ziliang was assigned to Longquan Township as deputy township head, and within a few days, he recommended Ma Hailong to be the head of the police station. Ma Hailong was known for his loyalty, and although Tang Ziliang outwardly criticized him, he secretly praised him.

“Liangzi, that kid Hailong, back in junior high, only you could keep him in check. Now he's practically one of yours.” Su Xiaotian sighed, seeing Ma Hailong acting like a docile, loyal dog in front of Tang Ziliang, not daring to utter a word in reply. “I know, you're part of the system now. Ma Hailong is bothering others for your sake, and you're worried that if word gets back to the higher-ups, it'll have a bad impact.”

Su Xiaotian, being from a family of officials himself, understood Tang Ziliang's concerns.

The originally harmonious atmosphere was ruined by Ma Hailong and his group. When Su Qin and Li Shiman said goodbye and left, Tang Ziliang was genuinely reluctant to part. Li Sheng, being sensible, suggested they all get together sometime, and Su Qin and Li Shiman readily agreed.

After parting with his old classmates, Tang Ziliang went home. He was so excited that he couldn't fall asleep for a long time. Tang Ziliang's adoptive father's house had only three bedrooms and a living room. His adoptive parents shared one room, and Tang Ziliang and He Qiang shared another. However, Tang Ziliang rarely stayed at his adoptive father's house before. The other room was He Yue's bedroom.

Early Sunday morning, Tang Ziliang felt that his underwear was wet and uncomfortable. He turned over and sat up. Last night he had a dream where, besides He Yue, there was Su Qin, and even the pretty widow Zhang Lan. What made Tang Ziliang both laugh and cry was that his dream also included Li Xiuzhi, a married woman with a husband and children, and who was also the secret lover of Secretary Zhang of the Municipal Party Committee. Yet, Tang Ziliang was having sex with this woman, ten years his senior, and even ejaculated inside her…

It seemed like a long time since he'd had such a dream involving one man and multiple women. Tang Ziliang shook his head. “Could it be that I have a thing for older women?”

He Qiang secretly observed Tang Ziliang's expression from the opposite bed. His older brother seemed a bit off lately, like a different person… He Qiang guessed that perhaps the two beautiful female college students he met last night had captivated his brother.

Emotionally, He Qiang hoped that his brother could become his brother-in-law, but rationally, he also felt that his sister He Yue was a bit petty and not a good match for his brother.

"Brother Liangzi, your high school classmates are here to see you." He Yue's voice came from outside the door.

"Ah, they're here so early?" Tang Ziliang sat up, glanced out the window, and saw several bicycles parked in the yard, with several men and women chatting and laughing beside them.

"Ah, Brother Liangzi, those two pretty girls are here too." He Qiang, shirtless, got out of bed in his shoes.

"Hurry up and put on your clothes!" Tang Ziliang glared at He Qiang, then quickly rushed into the backyard, washed himself, changed his pants, and then came out to meet them.

"Wei Da, Li Sheng, are you here a little early?" Tang Ziliang was still wearing his white shirt and trousers, looking poised and confident, exuding a youthful and spirited air.

"Liangzi, let's go hiking on Cuiping Mountain today. The caves there are cool and shady, a great place to escape the summer heat. There are mountains and water, fish, crabs, and crayfish everywhere—delicious food everywhere. It's been years since we've been there, hasn't it? We brought some water, food, and swimsuits. We can even swim in the river after we eat." Wei Da winked at Tang Ziliang, while Li Sheng enthusiastically added from the side.

It turned out these two wanted to woo Li Shiman, so they dragged Tang Ziliang along.

"No way, I have to tutor He Yue today." Although Tang Ziliang was also a bit of a womanizer, He Yue held a special place in his heart. How could he leave He Yue alone at home while he went hiking with two pretty girls?

Hearing Liangzi's words, He Yue felt a warmth in her heart. She was wary of Li Shiman and Su Qin; these two women were no less beautiful, had better figures and skin than her, and their fashion sense was far more trendy and stylish. He Yue couldn't match their intellectual and sophisticated aura.

Especially that Jiangcheng beauty named Su Qin, who is said to be Liangzi's classmate, is still a joke. Will Liangzi...

Chapter 018 Qin Meiren's Ambition

Then, He Yue went out to play with Tang Ziliang. Unexpectedly, the three beautiful girls got along quite well, at least on the surface they were like sisters, chatting and laughing happily.

"He Yue, you are so beautiful, and you have a good figure. You and Liangzi are a good match." When Su Qin said this, she felt a little jealous, but on the surface she smiled beautifully.

"Su Qin, don't talk nonsense, Liangzi is just my godbrother." He Yue was embarrassed to admit her fiancé relationship with Tang Ziliang in front of everyone, afraid that Tang Ziliang would be unhappy. However, after hearing Su Qin's praise, He Yue felt very happy, and her face turned a little red.

At this time, He Yue and Tang Ziliang rode a bicycle, leading the team, with He Yue sitting sideways on the back of the bicycle. "Brother Liangzi, Su Qin is very pretty. I heard her say something that sounded a bit sour, like she likes you. Do you like her too?" He Yue said in a slightly coquettish tone, her face so close to Tang Ziliang's nape that her breath warm against his skin.

"Uh, she is very pretty. Her looks and figure are very attractive to men." Tang Ziliang noticed He Yue's jealousy and hesitated for a moment before adding, "But you're no less attractive than her. Besides, Su Qin comes from a wealthy family, but she looks down on me, a mere village head... Your personality is much better than hers. We're childhood sweethearts and get along the best." "Brother Liangzi, are

you just sweet-talking me again? I don't believe you." The girl behind him was secretly delighted, but said she didn't believe him, twisting her hand against Tang Ziliang's waist.

After spending this time together, He Yue felt that Tang Ziliang was like a different person. Before, Brother Liang was indifferent to her, but after Xiao Ming had the accident and Brother Liang woke up, he was like a different person. He treated her very well and pampered her like a little baby. The relationship between He Yue and Tang Ziliang also heated up quickly. Tang Ziliang touched her all over.

However, the two were not yet married, and because Tang Ziliang didn't want to affect He Yue's college entrance exams, he endured it, holding back from crossing that final hurdle.

"Fate is more important than feelings. Feelings can only make two people friends or lovers, but not necessarily partners." Tang Ziliang paused. "Because this society is very realistic. Su Qin and I are destined to be apart, but He Yue, you are my destiny."

Tang Ziliang began to show off his eloquence again. Fooling a young girl like He Yue, experiencing her first love, was no challenge for him, especially after last night's dream of one man and multiple women. It seemed to have broadened his horizons, and his eloquence had improved. Although it was a bit cheesy, using He Yue as practice was perfect. At this time, He Yue was not the pitiful, weathered woman of later generations; she was now just a happy young girl experiencing her first love.

Just as Tang Ziliang and He Yue were flirting, a small truck carrying bricks and stones suddenly turned. Distracted, Tang Ziliang slammed on the brakes. He Yue, caught off guard by the sudden inertia, cried out and quickly clung to Tang Ziliang's waist.

Watching the truck drive away obliviously, Tang Ziliang couldn't help but mutter a curse. He Yue's breasts pressed nervously against his back.

The alluring sensation stirred a feeling in Tang Ziliang's heart. Although he had touched every part of He Yue's body, this unintentional touch was what truly excited and pleased him.

Tang Ziliang was somewhat aroused, and He Yue was equally confused. The moment Tang Ziliang's broad back collided with her own firm breasts, she felt as if she had been electrocuted, and her nipples swelled considerably.

Wei Da and his group finally caught up on their bikes. Tang Ziliang and He Yue, the couple, were finally rejoined the group. Working together, men and women made the work easier. With three beautiful women accompanying them, the three young men rode their bicycles with ease, despite the nearly 100 pounds of flesh weighing them down.

They rode and chatted, the topics of conversation between old classmates seemingly endless. When talking about his brother's past, Tang Ziliang sighed with emotion. Before his brother became a corrupt official, he was actually a very good man… Now that he had taken over his brother's body and identity, he couldn't follow the same path as his brother in his previous life.

Cuiping Mountain in Dongyang County was famous in the surrounding counties, but it was only less than 2,000 meters above sea level. It wasn't particularly majestic or precipitous, but it was a beautiful summer resort with mountains and water. Halfway up Cuiping Mountain, there was a large cave. It wasn't very big inside, but it was cool in summer and warm in winter. Green grass and shrubs surrounded the entrance, and inside there were billiard rooms, card rooms, and a dance hall—it truly had a secluded, otherworldly feel.

Emerging from the cave, Tang Ziliang and his group enthusiastically began their ascent to the summit. The higher they climbed, the cooler and more comfortable they felt, truly experiencing the feeling of "the higher you climb, the colder it gets."

"Liangzi, you're really good with women. You already have such a beautiful fiancée like He Yue, but Qin Meiren still hasn't given up on you. I think Su Qin really wants to snatch you away from He Yue this time. You'd better watch out,"

Wei Da whispered, pulling Tang Ziliang aside while the others prepared for the climb.

"Really? I don't feel anything." Tang Ziliang smiled smirkly. "You used to be on good terms with Su Qin, and what about Li Sheng? Has he taken a liking to Li Shiman?"

"Su Qin and I are just good friends. There's nothing between us. I know my place. Su Qin may seem outgoing and cheerful on the surface, but she's actually quite arrogant. She doesn't even look down on Wang Weibing, that rich and powerful prince. How could she possibly be interested in a poor guy like me?" Wei Da shook his head. "Li Sheng is still trying to win over Li Shiman. I've advised him not to get too involved, but he's just not willing to give up."

Tang Ziliang looked at Wei Da very seriously. In his memory, among his brother's friends, it seemed that only Wei Da was the most loyal and worthy of deep friendship.

In his memory, Wei Da spent several years hustling in society after graduation, eventually becoming a notorious gang leader in Jiangcheng City. On the surface, he ran two entertainment venues, but his main business was actually operating underground casinos. He frequently clashed with the police and the Industry and Commerce Bureau, yet the police never caught him red-handed… However, in a shootout with another large gang from out of province, he was brutally attacked by their leader, losing all his wealth and having his right hand tendons severed, leaving him crippled.

After his disability, he was supported by the real Tang Ziliang, who then started a welfare business, quickly making a comeback… He and the real Tang Ziliang maintained a friendship; he was the real Tang Ziliang's best friend. After divorcing the real Tang Ziliang, He Yue worked for Wei Da's company.

Chapter 019: Exquisite Beautiful Buttocks

. Looking at Wei Da's thin face, Tang Ziliang felt a pang of emotion. Now that he possessed the advantage of foresight, could he perhaps improve his own and his relatives' lives, helping Wei Da change his fate of becoming crippled?

Tang Ziliang wasn't Superman; he couldn't change history. But fate had given him a chance, allowing him to be reborn as his brother eighteen years earlier. Wasn't that just to change the fates of his sister-in-law and his brother's women...? If that was the case, changing the fates of his close friends shouldn't be too difficult.

Tang Ziliang's mind raced, and he felt he could at least give it a try.

"I'm talking to you about serious matters. Su Qin is the class beauty and school beauty, and only you deserve her. If that bastard Wang Weibing ruins her, it's too good for him." Wei Da nudged Tang Ziliang, noticing he seemed distracted.

"I'm not much better than that bastard. I'm a real womanizer." Tang Ziliang was now in his brother's body and identity; he couldn't help being a womanizer.

"You're still better than Wang Weibing! We've been classmates for so many years, do you think I don't know your character? If that guy Wang Weibing had ruined Su Qin, and then met someone better, he'd definitely dump her, and most likely he'd twist the truth and ruin her reputation... You definitely wouldn't do such a thing." Wei Da seemed to have a strong liking for Wang Weibing. Did he know some of Wang Weibing's dirty secrets and get triggered by that?

"Men all have possessiveness, just to varying degrees. What's wrong, Da Zi? How did Wang Weibing offend you?" Tang Ziliang asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Hmph, my neighbor Aunt Zhang's daughter got pregnant by Wang Weibing. She had an abortion at the factory hospital and almost suffered a massive hemorrhage. Those two bastards in the Wang family, the big one and the little one, didn't even give a penny in compensation. Wang Weibing even insisted that Aunt Zhang's daughter was with him first..." Wei Da's face showed more anger. "That old bastard, General Manager Wang, isn't any better. Several female cadres from Hongxiang Group have been having affairs with that old bastard."

"Hehe, like father, like son," Tang Ziliang laughed. A few years ago, when Wang Jun came to inspect the Fifth Factory, there were three female cadres with him. They were very close to General Manager Wang at the time. They were all full-breasted and had big buttocks. They were very attractive and made people fantasize. It would be even more comfortable to hug them, and even better if they could ride on them.

It's not a big deal for a man with power and influence to sleep with a few women, but for a bastard like him to sleep with women and not give them a penny, so blatant, is really too immoral.

"Yeah, there's nothing outsiders can do about this. It's like Zhou Yu beating Huang Gai—one's willing to hit, the other's willing to be hit. Nobody can interfere." Tang Ziliang knew that playboys like Wang Weibing didn't need to use force to get women. Not many ordinary girls could resist the temptations of such playboys.

Wang Weibing wasn't ugly, and his father was the head of Hongxiang Group. He was generous and had a string of sweet words. No woman wasn't vain. With a rich playboy relentlessly pursuing and nagging, it was only a matter of time before a girl obediently spread her legs.

"Liangzi, Dazi, what are you two dawdling about? Hurry up and climb the mountain!" Hu Changshou called out impatiently as he turned around.

"Here we are, here we are." Tang Ziliang patted Wei Da on the shoulder. "Don't think too much. As long as a man has money and power, why would he be afraid of not finding a good woman?"

The group formed a long line to climb the mountain. Some of the rocks were slippery and covered in moss. Hu Changshou and Li Sheng led the way, followed closely by Wei Da, Li Shiman, Su Qin, and He Yue. Tang Ziliang brought up the rear. The group climbed quite quickly.

Knowing they were going to be climbing a mountain, Tang Ziliang and He Yue had already changed into non-slip sneakers. However, Su Qin and Li Shiman, the two beauties, obviously hadn't considered this. Both girls loved to look good, and they came to climb the mountain in delicate high heels—wasn't that just asking for trouble?

So, as the slope became steeper, the two girls fell behind the group.

"Wearing high heels to climb a mountain, you two are really something!" Tang Ziliang actually enjoyed seeing the two beauties suffer and look disheveled.

"Brother Liangzi, Su Qin and I forgot to wear our sneakers. Climbing mountains is so hard, and you're still laughing at us." Li Shiman rolled her eyes at Tang Ziliang.

"Then you two can go down the mountain and rest in the big cave." Tang Ziliang laughed. But they had already climbed more than halfway up, and giving up now would make all the suffering they had endured meaningless, so the two girls naturally wouldn't agree.

Tang Ziliang said helplessly, "How about you climb in front and I support you from behind? This mountain isn't actually that hard to climb."

Just as he finished speaking, Tang Ziliang subconsciously pushed Su Qin as she struggled to climb up the rocks, not noticing that his hand was actually supporting Su Qin's round, pert buttocks.

Su Qin was wearing a knee-length skirt that had just become popular in Jiangcheng. Tang Ziliang was below her, his hand supporting the smooth, pert buttocks of the young girl. Underneath the knee-length skirt, Su Qin was wearing nothing but a thin layer of cotton underwear. It was soft and bouncy, and when Tang Ziliang touched it, he realized that Su Qin's buttocks... Her buttocks were perfectly round and fleshy; any more or less would make her too plump, any less too thin.

Su Qin hadn't expected Tang Ziliang to take advantage of her. She gasped, her foot slipping, and almost fell into his lap… Turning back somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, she saw Tang Ziliang with his head down, not at all like a lecherous lecher. He was diligently lifting her up. Su Qin's heart warmed instantly; it seemed she had been imagining things.

"What's wrong? Su Qin, hurry up and climb up!" Only then did Tang Ziliang raise his head and ask Su Qin.

"Nothing, I saw a scorpion, I was scared," Su Qin stammered, trying to appease Tang Ziliang.

Tang Ziliang chuckled inwardly. Actually, when he touched Su Qin's buttocks earlier, he had almost cried out in pleasure. But now, the more he explained, the more it revealed his guilty conscience. The smartest way was to pretend to be indifferent and unmoved by her beauty, and he successfully fooled Su Qin.

However, Tang Ziliang's hands were still supporting Su Qin's buttocks, a sensation that sent a surge of energy through him. Especially the thought of her buttocks being in his hands made him feel his virgin penis rapidly growing.

Tang Ziliang had been reborn for almost a month, and he wondered when he would finally shed his virginity.

Judging from Su Qin's expression, she seemed to have feelings for him. Tang Ziliang had learned about Su Qin's temperament from his brother's memories; if it were any other man, Su Qin would likely have already thrown a tantrum.

Chapter 020 Springtime and Business Opportunities

After this ambiguous little interlude, Su Qin finally managed to climb the steepest section of the mountain path, and Tang Ziliang used the same method to lift Li Shiman up. However, he wasn't familiar with Li Shiman and didn't dare touch her buttocks, but touching her slender waist was quite arousing.

The pace of the climb quickened, and the sweat cooled rapidly, sticking uncomfortably to their skin. Tang Ziliang also wanted to reach the summit sooner, but the two girls were too weak and slow.

Hearing the cheers of Wei Da and the others reaching the top, Tang Ziliang couldn't help but urge the two girls to hurry.

Pulled along by Tang Ziliang, the two girls struggled to climb and finally reached the summit as well. "Qin Meiren, your Liangzi just touched your butt, didn't he? It must have made your heart flutter!"

Taking advantage of a moment when no one was around, Li Shiman teased Su Qin, making Su Qin blush deeply.

"A fairy cave is born, boundless scenery lies on the perilous peak." Li Sheng recited these two lines of poetry, almost making Tang Ziliang burst out laughing. He looked towards Su Qin's "fairy cave" and two perilous peaks.

While supporting Su Qin and Li Shiman as they climbed, Su Qin's two fair and tender legs had been hovering just above Tang Ziliang's head, moving upwards. The swaying hem of her skirt conveniently obscured Tang Ziliang's face.

A youthful, vibrant body, with two rounded buttocks, was tightly encased in a white thong. Although the exposure was very brief, Liangzi still got a good look, and Su Qin herself had offered herself up without even realizing it.

However, it was 1992, and thongs and erotic underwear didn't exist then. Those kinds of frivolous things women used to flaunt their sex appeal were outdated. Respectable women invariably chose this kind of old-fashioned, but close-fitting, and unobstructed underwear.

Tang Ziliang, however, didn't find Su Qin's underwear old-fashioned at all. Compared to the thongs of later generations, which were specifically designed for women to flaunt their sex appeal, the unintentional exposure of a good girl often made mature men's blood boil.

Su Qin and Li Shiman, having been almost completely exposed by Tang Ziliang, laughed and joked for a while before going down the mountain to swim.

"Tang Ziliang, Tang Ziliang, what are you doing? Su Qin and the others have all gone down the mountain, what are you still standing there like an idiot on the mountaintop for?" Wei Da and the others suddenly noticed that Tang Ziliang hadn't followed them down the mountain and called out in confusion.

"I'm coming down, I'm coming down. I was just peeing on the mountaintop, why are you rushing me?" Tang Ziliang slowly climbed down the mountain, his virgin penis practically rebelling.

Coming down from Cuiping Mountain, Tang Ziliang felt indescribably refreshed. After seeing Su Qin's buttocks, he seemed to have developed a different kind of feeling towards her. The sight he had just witnessed, that sexy white, kept swirling in Tang Ziliang's mind.

As a result, Tang Ziliang's penis remained restless. He didn't know that the incantations he had learned from the Wudang Taoist priests since childhood also had the effect of nourishing yin and strengthening yang. Once Tang Ziliang's interest was aroused by a woman, it wasn't easy for him to calm down.

At the foot of Cuiping Mountain flowed an emerald river. In this era, the water was remarkably clear; one could even see the sand and pebbles at the bottom. Tang Ziliang swam leisurely, letting the fish nibble at his body.

Not far away, He Yue, Li Shiman, and Su Qin found a secluded spot, shyly changed into their swimsuits, and entered the water. In those days, bikinis or three-piece swimsuits weren't popular in China; the old-fashioned one-piece swimsuits were in vogue.

However, arms and legs were definitely exposed. The three beautiful women's delicate bodies, even in their old-fashioned swimsuits, still showed off their exquisite curves.

A woman's youth is inherently beautiful; no matter how well a young woman or mature woman takes care of herself, she can't escape the ravages of time.

The three young men, Liangzi and his companion, wanted to take a few more glances, but the three women weren't naive and easily fooled; they only caught a fleeting glimpse before their three curvaceous and beautiful bodies disappeared into the water.

Tang Ziliang felt a little regretful. For some inexplicable reason, a ridiculous scene of one man fighting three women popped into his mind.

"Brother Liangzi, you seem troubled?" He Yue swam over. "No, I'm just captivated by your body and swimming style." Tang Ziliang reached underwater, tracing the smooth surface of He Yue's skin upwards.

"Ugh, Brother Liangzi, don't let anyone see." He Yue gave him a flirtatious wink, like a mermaid.

"You seemed a bit preoccupied since coming down from the mountain. Liangzi, are you feeling unwell?" Wei Da swam over as well. He was a perceptive and thoughtful man, and immediately noticed Tang Ziliang's unusual behavior.

Tang Ziliang patted Wei Da's shoulder forcefully. After this brief contact, Tang Ziliang was even more certain that Wei Da was a trustworthy friend. "Dazi, I'm really fine. I was just thinking about how to make a name for myself in the future."

"What more could you want? You're already the deputy township head. Perform well and try to get rid of that 'deputy,' or maybe try to get promoted to district head in Dongyang County... Making money in your line of work is easy, but it's ill-gotten gains. Too much of it can lead to trouble. I think you shouldn't be thinking about making money."

Wei Da and Tang Ziliang, still wet from their swimming trunks, reached ashore. He casually picked up a stone, flicked it forcefully, and the stone floated on the water, creating more than a dozen ripples before sinking.

"I certainly won't take money that isn't mine. Being an official isn't easy. I'm not that stupid to get caught up in economic issues." Tang Ziliang shook his head, his gaze following the three mermaids in the water. He then said to Wei Da, "Dazi, you're not young anymore. What are your plans?"

"What plans do I have? I can only work at the cement factory." Wei Da's eyes held a hint of helplessness and confusion.

Tang Ziliang was similarly unsure how to earn his first pot of gold. Although he had memories of his past life and was a stock market expert, he started investing in stocks in 2005. Now it was only 1992, and he had never even heard of many of the stocks. How could he trade them?

The beginning is always the hardest. Once he earned his first pot of gold, the rest of his wealth-building plans would be much easier. But how could he earn his first pot of gold?

He had an idea: the cement factory! In Tang Ziliang's memories of the future, the cement factory seemed to be privately contracted out in a year.

In the next decade or so, infrastructure construction in Dongyang, Jiangcheng, and their surrounding areas will surge, and the real estate industry will begin to rise in the next two years. Cement production is a lucrative business that requires little technical expertise.

In his previous life, many people in Dongyang County were cement bosses. In the next decade or so, countless millionaires will emerge in the building materials industry, and small business owners worth millions will be as numerous as hairs on a cow.

Chapter 021 Foolish Man, Catching Adultery

The weekend outing was very enjoyable, but enjoyable times are always so short.

Early the next morning, Tang Ziliang went to work at the township office. The office was quiet, with only Li Xiuzhi, the director of the household registration department, there. Tang Ziliang saw that the township head's office was closed, guessing that Liu Zhong was not there. He returned to his office alone, took out his notebook, and organized his plans for making money.

Longquan Township has a population of over 28,000, comprising 20 villages and a township government. Besides a livestock farm and an agricultural product processing plant, the township-run enterprises include a sizable stone quarry. The area boasts abundant river sand and building stone resources, with the highest quality found in Dongyang County. Large state-owned construction companies like Jiangcheng Construction Group are major clients of the Longquan stone quarry.

In addition, Longquan Township has several small collective enterprises, but they are all small-scale, workshop-style township businesses.

One kilometer south of Longquan Township lies the Guanyin Temple, a well-known tourist attraction in Dongyang County and even Jiangcheng City. In ancient times, the magistrate of Dongyang County would worship the Guanyin Bodhisattva at the temple to protect Dongyang County from floods. On the first and fifteenth of each lunar month, devout men and women from neighboring towns would come to worship, and many believers from Dongyang County and Jiangcheng would also come to pray to Guanyin. Therefore, the area around the Guanyin Temple is the most prosperous commercial district in Longquan Township.

The Longquan River near Guanyin Temple flows from south to north through Longquan Township and Dongyang County, then into Xikou County, before finally flowing northeast to the Daheng River. This river is the lifeblood of Dongyang County, providing essential water for domestic use and industrial and agricultural purposes. However, a flash flood in Longquan Township upstream could threaten the lives and property of three to four million people in Dongyang County and even Jiangcheng.

After reviewing the information, Tang Ziliang leaned back in his rattan chair and closed his eyes to rest. He had also inquired with Wei Da about the cement plant; the procedures weren't too strict, and he estimated he could probably contract it, but he needed to secure funding and sales channels first.

After getting off work, before even leaving the township office, Tang Ziliang heard a man shouting in a hoarse voice nearby, "Just because you're an official doesn't mean you can sleep with my wife! Liu Zhong, you're worse than an animal! Liu Zhong! You think you'll get away with hiding? You, the township head, are afraid to see a poor commoner like me? My wife went to Jiangcheng for an abortion behind my back, was it your son's doing?!"

"Sun Datou! You're talking nonsense! I just stayed at my sister's house in Jiangcheng for a few days, who had an abortion? You want me to carry on your family line? Don't you know what kind of person you are?!"

Tang Ziliang pushed through the crowd and went inside. He saw Li Xiuzhi arguing with a man in his thirties in the street. After asking around, he learned that the man was Li Xiuzhi's husband, Sun Damin, nicknamed Sun Datou. He had long suspected Li Xiuzhi of having an affair with Liu Zhong, but no one expected this guy to dare to cause trouble in front of the township office.

Tang Ziliang felt a little sorry for Sun Damin. In his memory, the person who truly had an affair with Li Xiuzhi was Zhang Weimin, the secretary of the Jiangcheng Municipal Party Committee. Li Xiuzhi was expected to be promoted to deputy director of the Xicheng District Education Bureau in Dongyang County about six months later. It wasn't until ten years later, when Zhang Weimin fell from his position as vice-governor, that Li Xiuzhi's affair was exposed.

Now, the couple was probably going through a divorce. Sun Damin didn't want to live such a pathetic life. He thought the person who cheated on him was the township head, Liu Zhong. He figured Liu Zhong's position wasn't very high, so he steeled himself: if he was willing to beat him up, he dared to bring down the township head! He

completely chose the wrong opponent. How pathetic! If he knew that the person who slept with his wife was the 45-year-old Secretary Zhang of the Jiangcheng Municipal Party Committee, who knows if Sun Damin would still have the guts to continue causing trouble.

However, Tang Ziliang wouldn't let this good opportunity pass. He was planning to use Li Xiuzhi as a connection to contact Zhang Weimin and bring down Liu Zhong and Liu Dabao.

Sun Damin, who was happily cursing, didn't expect someone to actually step forward and interfere in his family affairs. Tang Ziliang's imposing 1.8-meter height and official air immediately overshadowed the man's imposing presence.

The surrounding onlookers whispered and gestured, wondering if Township Chief Liu had really slept with Li Xiuzhi.

"Tang Ziliang, even an upright official can't settle family disputes. You can't handle this. I'm looking for Liu Zhong!" Sun Datou, feeling uneasy under Tang Ziliang's gaze, steadied himself before saying, "Call Liu Zhong out! My wife wants a divorce because of him! Damn it, how long is that bastard going to hide?"

Tang Ziliang smiled inwardly. Liu Zhong was already in his early fifties, while his wife was only twenty-seven or twenty-eight, looking fair-skinned and alluring. People might believe Li Xiuzhi was in her early twenties, but could a fifty-something Liu Zhong satisfy a young, vibrant woman?

Besides, although Liu Zhong has a few old flames in Longquan Township, he's a seasoned veteran. He should know who Li Xiuzhi's backer is. Even if he had the guts, he wouldn't dare to sleep with your wife.

"You two are having marital problems and getting a divorce, so you're here gathering a crowd to blockade the township office and slander state officials? Sun Damin, this is also endangering public order and defaming others. If the circumstances are serious, I can immediately throw you into the police station and detain you for fifteen days, so you can taste what jail food is like. Do you know that?"

Tang Ziliang stared contemptuously at Sun Damin, reaching out to tap Sun Damin's exposed chest. This guy is only thirty years old but has already gained weight and looks sloppy. No wonder Li Xiuzhi doesn't like him and wants a divorce.

"With your character, you dare to cause trouble at the township office? I could beat you to a pulp with one hand! You can't even support your family, no wonder Li Xiuzhi wants to divorce you! If you keep messing around like this, you deserve to be a bachelor forever."

As a township cadre, you have to be able to keep those farmers in check. If you don't have a bit of a bandit's air about you, you can't control those troublemakers.

The surrounding villagers burst into laughter at Tang Ziliang's words. Enraged, Sun Damin's eyes reddened. If he didn't regain his dignity, he wouldn't be able to stay in Longquan Township. He

suddenly bent low and lunged forward, grabbing Tang Ziliang with both hands, intending to throw him to the ground. He thought that if he could knock Tang Ziliang to the ground and embarrass the deputy township head, Li Xiuzhi might not dare to divorce him.

When Sun Damin pounced, Tang Ziliang knew what he was up to. Tang Ziliang smiled contemptuously, letting Sun Damin's arms tighten around his waist. Unperturbed, he spread his legs and used a powerful downward pull.

Sun Damin used all his strength, trying several times, but he couldn't lift Tang Ziliang.

At this moment, Tang Ziliang struggled with his arms, leaned back, and used a "Sleeping Arhat" move to force Sun Damin to take several steps back, roll backward, and sit on the ground.

Chapter 022 Zhang Weimin's Mistress

Laughter erupted on the street. Seeing Sun Damin fall like a man on the ground was a rare sight, and many villagers laughed at him. Seeing Sun Damin's misfortune, even more people came to watch the spectacle.

"I'll fight you to the death!" Enraged, Sun Damin got up, picked up a brick, and charged forward, shouting. Tang Ziliang sidestepped and kicked out, sending a sharp pain through Sun Damin's stomach. He felt a powerful force push him backward, and he fell as if flying through the air under a large tree on the street, unable to get up for a long time, groaning and crying.

The surrounding villagers roared with laughter, some of the more exaggerated village girls laughing so hard they bent over, their breasts heaving.

"Sun Damin, go for it! You're usually so arrogant, aren't you? You've finally met someone who can teach you a lesson, haven't you?"

"You know nothing! Liangzi trained with a Taoist priest from Wudang Mountain when he was a kid. You big-bellied bastard, you're just asking for death if you fight him!"

The villagers laughed incessantly in the street. Sun Damin lay on the ground, on the verge of tears. He had done a lot of petty theft in the past and had a terrible reputation among the villagers. Now he was unlucky and embarrassed. He didn't know how he would face people in the future.

But then Tang Ziliang said, "Sun Damin, you dare to ambush a government official in broad daylight! I'm letting you off this time for Sister Xiuzhi's sake, otherwise I would have sent you to jail long ago and made you spend the rest of your life there! Get the hell out of here! If I see you causing trouble in front of the township office again, I'll teach you a lesson every time I see you! Now get lost!"

Seeing Sun Damin get up in a disheveled state and slink away, disappearing without a trace, Tang Ziliang knew that he had established his authority among the villagers.

After dealing with Sun Damin, Tang Ziliang and Li Xiuzhi walked side by side down the street. "Deputy Township Head Tang, thank you so much for your help earlier. How about I treat you to a meal?"

To be honest, Li Xiuzhi was indeed a beautiful and charming young woman. She had an oval face, almond-shaped eyes, and lightly drawn eyebrows, revealing a captivating allure. Her white, tight-fitting dress cinched her soft waist, further emphasizing her ample breasts. Beneath the hem, pure black nylon stockings clung tightly to her slender legs, and the sound of her black high heels clicking on the yellow earth made Tang Ziliang's heart flutter.

This Li Xiuzhi looked seven or eight parts like the famous Hong Kong actress Zhao Yazhi in her youth. She certainly had the potential to be a mistress; no wonder a high-ranking official like Zhang Weimin would fall at her feet.

"You're too kind, Sister Xiuzhi. You're only a few years older than me, just call me Liangzi," Tang Ziliang said with a smile, turning his head to face Li Xiuzhi directly.

In this era, in this Longquan Township, the attire of this beautiful young woman could be described as extremely alluring and fashionable. Especially Li Xiuzhi, who was the kind of woman who naturally knew how to dress herself; her skirt and high heels, with stockings underneath, were incredibly seductive. Even Tang Ziliang couldn't help but stare at her figure a few more times, sighing inwardly, "She's really something." He wondered if Zhang Weimin, this middle-aged man in his forties, could satisfy her.

"Then I'll take the liberty of calling you Liangzi," Li Xiuzhi said with a smile. The unusual heat in Tang Ziliang's eyes made Li Xiuzhi's heart flutter. However, she felt a secret joy that her figure and looks could attract a college student and deputy township head several years younger than herself. Her full breasts seemed to stand even more proudly.

Li Xiuzhi was now living apart from Sun Damin. She had a house in Dongyang County, which Zhang Weimin had helped her with, but he rarely came to Dongyang to meet with Li Xiuzhi. She only came about once every two months.

Because of this, Li Xiuzhi felt quite lonely. Tang Ziliang also wanted to use Li Xiuzhi to get in touch with Zhang Weimin so he could bring down Liu Zhong and Liu Dabao.

Therefore, Tang Ziliang deliberately showered Li Xiuzhi with attention, offering to take her home. Li Xiuzhi was feeling empty and lonely at the time, and Tang Ziliang's attentiveness was exactly what she wanted.

The two rode their bicycles for about half an hour to Dongyang County, forty miles away. They parked their bicycles outside a small restaurant at the corner of the west side of the county government road. Tang Ziliang and Li Xiuzhi sat by the window and ordered a plate of roasted meat, a plate of stir-fried vegetables, a bowl of soup, and a plate of flatbread. It was dinnertime, and the small restaurant was packed; business was booming. Just

as they were about to start eating, a group of young men walked in, looking like street thugs. They simply stood there, scaring away all the other diners, except for Tang Ziliang and Li Xiuzhi, who remained seated.

A short-haired thug laughed loudly, "Hey, the proprietress's here too! How about this, you have a drink with us, have some fun, and we'll waive your protection fee for this month!" His words were extremely suggestive, and the other thugs laughed maliciously.

It turned out that this restaurant was a joint venture between Li Xiuzhi and one of her friends. Her friend had offended this group of thugs, and since she wasn't in the restaurant, these hooligans had targeted Li Xiuzhi.

"Chen Ergou, we're all from Dongyang County, watch your mouth!" The beautiful young woman, Li Xiuzhi, blushed furiously. Her relationship with Zhang Weimin was a secret, which was why Chen Ergou dared to flirt with her.

"I only have face for acquaintances. You have a few drinks with us, let us hug you a few times, and everyone will give you face in the future. Haha." Chen Ergou chuckled, reaching out to pull Li Xiuzhi away.

Li Xiuzhi took a step back, her high heels slipping. She couldn't stop herself and ended up sitting in Tang Ziliang's lap. The rich scent of a young woman's flesh filled Tang Ziliang's nostrils. He even touched the fashionable young woman's soft waist beneath her dress, her plump, round buttocks—a wonderful sensation beyond words.

Li Xiuzhi gasped, struggling to her feet from Tang Ziliang's embrace. Her delicate face flushed red, adding to her alluring charm.

Tang Ziliang frowned. Who was this Chen Ergou? Harassing a woman in public—he really had the nerve! Did he have powerful connections?

Seeing the thugs laughing and Chen Ergou about to make a move, Tang Ziliang couldn't help but warn, "Brothers, joking around is fine, but don't go too far. How about this, brothers, give me some face, and don't bother my friend's business anymore."

"Give you face? Who do you think you are?" Chen Ergou raised his eyebrows, his face full of disdain.

"Er Gouzi, you bastard, how dare you talk to my brother Liangzi like that? You've gone too far!"

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