[Urban] A Romantic Transformation (Complete) - 14

Chapter 75 Seduction

Bai Yun, looking around anxiously for her benefactor Tang Ziliang, immediately attracted a lot of attention. Although she ultimately dared not dress so conspicuously, she changed into a red shirt and a white short skirt, revealing her two smooth, fair legs, with only socks around her ankles and white high heels.

Although her clothes were quite ordinary, whatever she wore had an indescribable charm. The shirt was made of light and soft material, and it had a low neckline, vaguely revealing the deep crevice between her breasts. The skirt was below the knee, and with each sway, her round, pert buttocks were particularly alluring. Her graceful figure attracted the gazes of countless men on the roadside.

A middle school student of about ten years old pitifully tugged at her skirt; it turned out he had lost his wallet and had no money for a train ticket. Bai Yun, being kind, took a small bill from her handbag and gave it to him. Just as she was about to turn away, the middle school student wasn't satisfied with her help and deliberately pulled at Bai Yun's skirt. From the slits on both sides of the skirt, a long, white leg was exposed, all the way to her thigh. This attracted the attention of many passersby.

Seeing the thug's dirty, dark hand about to grope her, Bai Yun hurriedly pulled out a large bill and threw it at him. Only then did the thug stop, pulling his hand away. He then gave her a hard pinch on her plump buttocks, then giggled and ran away as if fleeing.

Bai Yun was furious, her face flushed red, and in despair, she spat at the thug's retreating back.

Tang Ziliang, however, didn't notice that Bai Yun, when dressed up, was actually quite a beauty. His eyes kept inadvertently sweeping over Bai Yun's exposed figure. Bai Yun sweetly offered him a drink, which he accepted without hesitation, and soon he was quite drunk.

After Wei Na left due to unforeseen circumstances, Bai Yun said softly, "Liangzi, I was able to become a full-time employee of the Tourism Bureau this time all because of your help. Brother, thank you."

"Why are you saying this?" Tang Ziliang turned his face and glanced at Bai Yun's rosy cheeks. Bai Yun had a good alcohol tolerance, but after a few glasses of baijiu, her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes had become somewhat watery and alluring.

"I did help you a little, but your abilities and achievements are obvious to everyone. You're more than capable of being a clerk in the tourism bureau, so don't underestimate yourself." Tang Ziliang laughed. "A beautiful woman like you has no shortage of ability, just opportunities. I saw you wiping up the phlegm an old man spat on the ground with a tissue last time, which proves you're patient and humble. Rather than letting those incompetent people occupy positions without contributing, it's better to give talented and virtuous young people good opportunities. Isn't our county's leadership advocating for the capable to rise, the mediocre to step aside, and the incompetent to be eliminated? Aren't they also issuing documents demanding a break from the outdated practice of seniority-based promotion? What, you still don't believe in your own abilities?"

Bai Yun gave Tang Ziliang a charming glance. "Did I mean that? I just wanted to say that I'm lucky to have you as a friend."

"Yes, being friends with me is everyone's good fortune." Tang Ziliang's heart almost jumped out of his chest from Bai Yun's alluring glance. It's said that alcohol easily leads to promiscuity, and that's certainly true. Although he hadn't drunk much, seeing Bai Yun radiating a vibrant passion and sexiness, Tang Ziliang felt a little tempted.

"Hmph, Brother Liang, you're really not modest, are you?" Bai Yun pouted.

Her bright red lips appeared so alluring and sexy in Tang Ziliang's eyes. Bai Yun's red silk blouse, under the light, looked even more striking, the dark bra clearly outlined through the blouse, making Tang Ziliang's heart race.

"Hehe, I'm not being arrogant. I'm just telling the truth."

Tang Ziliang tried to pull his gaze away from Bai Yun's ample breasts. Su Qin had only been gone for a little over a month, and he seemed to be succumbing to the temptations of other beautiful women. This didn't apply to men or women. Once you've experienced that, you get hooked. During the busy work hours, you don't feel it, but once you have some free time, all sorts of restless thoughts begin to surface.

Tang Ziliang had long been aware of Bai Yun's subtle allure, but he genuinely had no intention of reciprocating, even though Bai Yun was a captivating beauty with immense allure.

However, Tang Ziliang seemed quite content with his current situation. Knowing he already had several close female companions, he found himself enjoying this strange ambiguity. In fact, he understood it was a male possessiveness at play. He didn't want to get further involved with Bai Yun and incur more emotional entanglements, yet he was also unwilling to completely distance himself from her.

"Bai Yun, let me take you home," Tang Ziliang said, feeling his mouth dry. The liquor he'd drunk was one reason, but Bai Yun's charm was undoubtedly another.

"Going back already?" Bai Yun muttered somewhat coquettishly. "Going back so early? It's so boring."

"Then what should we do?" Tang Ziliang also realized that Su Qin and He Yue weren't around, and he felt a bit lonely. Bai Yun felt the same way. Among her former classmates, besides Wei Na, there were two or three other close friends, but they all distanced themselves from her after hearing that Bai Yun had become a civil servant. Perhaps they, as ordinary female workers, felt inferior in front of Bai Yuan. Besides,

girls aren't like boys, who always have a large group of friends after work to drink, play cards, sing, and dance. A girl's social circle often revolves around her boyfriend's social circle.

"After I became a full-time employee, all my old friends distanced themselves from me. I'm still new to the bureau, and I've only just gotten to know all my colleagues." Bai Yun's mood seemed to have dropped as well. The phenomenon of the older employees ostracizing the newcomers was quite serious, but she didn't want to complain to Brother Liang.

"How about we go to a disco to dance?" Tang Ziliang thought for a moment and casually suggested.

Bai Yun noticed that after Tang Ziliang invited her to dance, she felt somewhat uneasy. Tang Ziliang had lost a lot of weight recently, and his once cheerful smile seemed to have diminished considerably; only when he was with girls he knew well could she see that faint, mischievous grin.

The wild and energetic atmosphere of the disco seemed to instantly dispel Tang Ziliang's previous frustrations. The high-energy DJ made the dance floor feel like a chaotic mess, with men and women swaying wildly to the heavy metal percussion. Tang Ziliang was no exception. Although he didn't frequent such places often anymore, Secretary Qian had been giving him a hard time lately, and venting his frustrations here was quite effective.

To Tang Ziliang's surprise, Bai Yun seemed even wilder. Her porcelain-doll-like face, coupled with her devilish figure, and her intoxicated movements, coupled with her constant pressing of her ample breasts against him, made Tang Ziliang feel as if he were being roasted by fire. Especially under the changing lights, Bai Yun's hazy, fiery gaze made Tang Ziliang feel the passion erupting from this little beauty.

When the music suddenly softened and the lights dimmed, it was time for couples to be intimate. Tang Ziliang tugged at Bai Yun, signaling her to leave the stage, but Bai Yun coiled around him like a snake. Perhaps the passionate dance with Tang Ziliang had given her more courage; Bai Yun's arms slid towards Tang Ziliang's neck, her full breasts rubbing against his chest, sparks flying. "Brother Liangzi, you like me, don't you?" the little beauty whispered in Tang Ziliang's ear.

"Shall I take you home? Bai Yun, you're drunk." After the race, Tang Ziliang took Bai Yun home. Bai Yun lived near the county labor bureau, which was quite a distance.

The newly bought Santana glided smoothly along the zebra crossing. Bai Yun peeled a tangerine and, seeing Tang Ziliang shifting gears, simply fed it to him. As Tang Ziliang held the tangerine in his mouth, he accidentally kissed Bai Yun's finger, startling her so much that she quickly withdrew her hand as if electrocuted.

"Bai Yun, don't misunderstand, I didn't mean to." Tang Ziliang smiled faintly, glancing at her fair, rosy cheeks.

"Hmph, who knows if you meant it or not?" A blush crept up Bai Yun's ear. Tang Ziliang's ambiguous kiss sent a tingling, electric sensation through her, sending shivers down her spine.

"If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do." Tang Ziliang's honest expression annoyed Bai Yun; she secretly hoped he was doing it on purpose.

"Brother Liang, you have a girlfriend, right?" Bai Yun couldn't contain her curiosity any longer. Going home like this, she felt she wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

"Ah, I guess I'm taken." Tang Ziliang replied calmly.

"Is she pretty?" Bai Yun pouted.

"Hmm, quite pretty, kind-hearted, and pure-hearted." Tang Ziliang smiled mysteriously. "Bai Yun, you're quite pretty too. When you find a boyfriend, let Brother Liangzi give you his opinion."

"Brother Liangzi, you're teasing me. I'm definitely not as pretty as your girlfriend." Bai Yun's cheeks flushed at Tang Ziliang's teasing. "You said it yourself. Okay, from now on, I'll have you vet my boyfriends so I don't get scammed."

"Haha, since you trust me, it's settled then." Tang Ziliang moved his face closer to Bai Yun's cheek, which she had turned away from. "Are you almost home?"

Bai Yun felt a warm breath on her left cheek. Turning her head, she found Tang Ziliang's lips pressed against her red lips.

"Ugh!" Bai Yun's violent reaction startled Tang Ziliang, who quickly stopped the car.

He sweared it was unintentional, though he could feel Bai Yun's seductive advances. He was confused, but he really hadn't decided whether or not to make a move on Bai Yun. This sudden turn of events made things truly complicated.

After a long while, Bai Yun finally snapped out of her daze. "Brother Liang, you did it on purpose."

Tang Ziliang scratched his head in frustration. "Xiao Yun, it was all a misunderstanding."

Bai Yun stared at Tang Ziliang. "I don't believe you."

"Alright, alright." Tang Ziliang was bold; if it was intentional, so be it. He hadn't suffered any loss anyway.

When they arrived at Bai Yun's house, they had only taken a few steps after getting out of the car when Bai Yun cried out softly, "Ouch!" "What's wrong?" Tang Ziliang grabbed Bai Yun and helped her up. The beautiful woman's full left breast pressed against the back of Tang Ziliang's hand.

Tang Ziliang squatted down, letting Bai Yun lie on his back. Her breasts pressed against his back, soft and bouncy. As Tang Ziliang climbed the stairs, he saw another couple, oblivious to everyone else, passionately kissing on the stairs. They weren't even fully clothed, and they were already lost in their lovemaking.

The unintentional actions of the dance partners suddenly ignited Bai Yun's desire to give herself to Tang Ziliang. Perhaps from the beginning, she was prepared to offer herself to him. She felt a surge of excitement and pleasure, and she gave Tang Ziliang an ambiguous yet alluring smile. Her arms wrapped around Tang Ziliang's neck.

Tang Ziliang sensed something was wrong with Bai Yun but made no move to stop her. The fragrance and sweat emanating from Bai Yun, her thin, short skirt not fully pulled up, revealed her smooth, white thighs, which Tang Ziliang's hands were supporting.

"Brother Liangzi, can you help me apply the medicine?" Bai Yun's gaze met Tang Ziliang's in the mirror. Tang Ziliang looked at the girl's thighs, a rose-red, lace-trimmed pair of panties peeking out from under his gaze.

Liangzi felt his heart racing, his body burning with unbearable heat. He longed to place his hands on her lower back, gently caress her full buttocks, and pull down her red panties.

“Brother Liangzi, if you want me, I can give myself to you anytime. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have such a good job, and my family would be poor.” Bai Yun pressed herself against Tang Ziliang, wrapping her arms around his neck. Her firm breasts bounced up and down with the rhythm of her movements, rubbing against Tang Ziliang’s chest.

“Bai Yun, you’re losing out by doing this. You understand, I can’t give you any status…” Tang Ziliang persisted, almost unable to take it anymore.

“I don’t want any status… Brother Liangzi, as long as you like me, I’ll give myself to you.” Bai Yun lifted the hem of her skirt at her thighs. She hesitated for a moment, then straightened her bottom, but ultimately didn’t have the courage to take off Tang Ziliang’s pants in front of him. [The following text appears to be unrelated and possibly spam: Family dating and couple dating communities have a lot of decent young women waiting to be fucked! QQ, MSN, etc., are mainly for young girls and conservative women without other thoughts, 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 as you please—it was an ideal place.

If Tang Ziliang could still hold back, he wouldn't be a man. He pulled Bai Yun into a hug from behind, immediately giving her a kiss. Bai Yun became excited, her whole body trembling, her face flushed red. She twisted her body against Tang Ziliang, teasingly licking her lips and sticking out her tongue.

Her hand slipped inside Tang Ziliang's open shirt, playing with his already hard nipples, breathing happily. The scent of the man's sweaty skin aroused Bai Yun even more.

Their tongues intertwined smoothly like fine silk.

One of Tang Ziliang's hands caressed her breasts, gently pinching her nipples, which protruded like flower buds, through the thin bra. His other hand slid to the upper part of Bai Yun's thigh. Bai Yun gradually felt an electric shock throughout her body. The sudden physical pleasure and mental excitement made Bai Yun feel like she was suffocating.

Tang Ziliang's hand slid down, along the edge of Bai Yun's panties, caressing her private parts. A few strands of pubic hair, whether from sweat or vaginal fluid, were stuck together in a tangled mess. Closest to the pubic hair was her full, plump vulva, which felt tender and soft in Tang Ziliang's hand.

Tang Ziliang used his fingers to tease Bai Yun's vulva. The tender clitoris, like a rooster's comb, slightly secreted vaginal fluid, which dripped onto Tang Ziliang's finger. He then inserted his finger deeper into Bai Yun's vulva. The vulva was plump, moist, and slightly warm. As soon as Tang Ziliang inserted his entire finger, he found it tight and narrow inside.

He never expected that Bai Yun, whose figure was even more voluptuous and sexy than that of a young married woman, was still a virgin.

Unable to resist such teasing, Bai Yun swayed her hips seductively, reaching out her slender hands towards Tang Ziliang's crotch. The moment she touched his high-waisted trousers, she felt a thick, round, and hard penis. Her hands frantically searched Tang Ziliang's waistband, hastily unbuckling his belt.

Finally, Tang Ziliang pulled his own trousers down to his knees, along with his underwear. Bai Yun blushed. His penis, seemingly very erect, was frighteningly large, long, and thick, yet when Bai Yun held it in her palm, it felt soft and smooth.

Tang Ziliang was already aroused, his nostrils flaring as he breathed heavily. He leaned forward, lifted her shirt, and lay back on the large sofa. He

didn't rush to take off Bai Yun's red panties, but simply slid them along the edge, spreading Bai Yun's thighs apart. "Bear with it."

Taking advantage of the slippery lubrication, Liangzi inserted a small portion of his penis. Just as he approached her hymen, he found it difficult to penetrate. Tang Ziliang hardened his heart, twisted his waist, and pushed hard, plunging most of his thick, hard, and hot penis into the thick pubic hair.

Bai Yun's fragrant sweat glistened like pearls, her skin trembled, and her brows were tightly furrowed as she endured the pain of deflowering. Tang Ziliang's penis was inserted more than halfway, and the sharp edge of the glans just happened to poke at the tender flesh of Bai Yun's clitoris, which was the core of her vagina.

Tang Ziliang thrust in and out like a chicken pecking at food. Bai Yun had never been teased like this before. She reached down and touched his crotch. There was still a small part of his flesh outside. Bai Yun even touched her own virginity.

Fortunately, Bai Yun's hymen was very thin, breaking easily with minimal bleeding. The initial pain of losing her virginity was quickly replaced by a tingling pleasure, and she began to moan incoherently. Waves of vaginal fluid sprayed onto Tang Ziliang's penis, quickly washing away the few drops of blood and making it even more lubricated, allowing for smooth, vigorous thrusting.

Tang Ziliang spread Bai Yun's legs and pulled her alluring panties off her buttocks.

He grabbed Bai Yun's shapely buttocks and thrust in and out with all his might, making her feel as if her soul was soaring through the air, her tender vulva throbbing and tingling, almost as if it were being pierced by Tang Ziliang's large glans.

Bai Yun lay half-reclined, half-sit on the sofa, her two white legs already hoisted onto Tang Ziliang's shoulders. Her slender, fair legs and delicate feet swayed and undulated,

a sight that amused Tang Ziliang. He increased his effort, thrusting into Bai Yun's vulva until her labia were torn open, splashing water everywhere.

The sounds of her wetness were like a dam bursting. Bai Yun's small mouth opened and closed, her soft moans and groans

filling the air. This wanton state of the little beauty aroused Tang Ziliang, igniting his lust and making him unable to quench his thirst. His penis rose even higher, thrusting wildly and relentlessly, penetrating her deeply.

The flimsy sofa, unable to withstand such exertion, creaked and groaned in protest.

Half an hour later, Tang Ziliang finally ejaculated. He ejaculated amidst Bai Yun's third high-pitched, excited moans. The pleasure of ejaculation caused a slight pain in his stomach, and the semen, like machine gun bullets, shot entirely into Bai Yun's uterus. Bai Yun slumped in the chair, her body still trembling slightly with the afterglow of her orgasm. Streams of thick white fluid sprayed from the juncture of their genitals.

Tang Ziliang caressed Bai Yun's breasts, which were covered in a layer of fragrant sweat. Tang Ziliang found her breasts firm and supple, and he pinched them hard. "I'll talk to Director Huang in a few days and try to get you promoted to deputy director this year."

Bai Yun said nothing, her fingertips circling Tang Ziliang's chest. Seeing Tang Ziliang's penis withdraw, Bai Yun turned around, opened her red lips, and swallowed the wet penis. Tang Ziliang hadn't expected Bai Yun to perform oral sex on him. Seeing her struggling to hold it in her mouth, mechanically swallowing and spitting it out, Tang Ziliang knew it was Bai Yun's first time.

Tang Ziliang kindly offered guidance. Bai Yun licked, wrapped, and rubbed it with her tongue, and used her mouth to stroke, suck, and manipulate it. Seeing her beloved man moaning with pleasure, she felt happy too, and didn't find Tang Ziliang's penis dirty or oral sex shameful. She felt she would do anything to make Liangzi happy.

Under her ministrations, Liangzi quickly became erect, grabbed her head, thrust dozens of times, and ejaculated. Bai Yun wanted to spit out the penis, but Liangzi wouldn't let her, insisting she swallow the semen in her mouth. Bai Yun's fragrant tongue swept across the fleshy side of the man's mouth, licking up all the semen. She was willing to do whatever Liangzi wanted, as long as he was happy.

On July 7th, Tang Ziliang flew from the provincial capital airport to Shenzhou. Meanwhile, Wei Da and He Qiang had already arrived three days prior; tomorrow was the opening ceremony of Bocheng Group.

Having honed their skills in Shenzhou for nearly a year, He Qiang and Wei Da were no longer the lowly hustlers they were a year ago in the provincial capital. They were now business owners and young entrepreneurs with personal assets worth tens of millions.

"Brother, I have a general idea of the situation. Tomorrow, about a hundred company CEOs will be attending our opening ceremony. They're mainly big and small bosses from the logistics and real estate industries—all big shots with bulging wallets. Compared to them, we really look like paupers."

He Qiang opened a bottle of Louis XVI, took a sip, and smacked his lips. "When will our wine become a nationally renowned brand? Then I'll buy a Mercedes-Benz."

"That day will come." Tang Ziliang smiled. The domestic market demand for high-end wines is huge. Bocheng Group's main businesses are winemaking and real estate; it's impossible for them not to prosper.

Chapter 76: Lust for Beauty

After returning from Shenzhou, Tang Ziliang threw himself back into his busy work. In his spare time, he had Qian'er, his source of joy, to keep him company, so life wasn't bad.

That day, Tang Ziliang had just finished work when the phone rang again. He took a long time to answer, prompting Qiao Yu, who was beside him, to frown and say, "How come you're busier than my old man?"

The voice on the other end sounded unfamiliar, tinged with fear. "Vice County Chief Tang?"

"Yes, who is this?"

After receiving Tang Ziliang's confirmation, the voice became even more hesitant: "I...I'm Li Gang."

Tang Ziliang was stunned. Who was Li Gang? He didn't know him at all. However, the fact that this person had managed to find his phone number meant he had some connections.

"Vice County Chief Tang, it's like this, I have some news I'd like to report to you. Just the day before yesterday, some guests came to our hotel for drinks and mentioned your godfather, He Cheng, haha, so I kept an eye on it. Guess what I heard?"

Li Gang, also known as Biaozi, had a younger brother, Li Qiang, who was Ma Hailong's most trusted subordinate. He was also considered one of Tang Ziliang's men. "What news? Tell me, I'm busy right now."

Li Gang paused slightly, but didn't dare to keep them in suspense, and quickly continued, "It turns out that some of them are farmers from the new urban area. They're planning to settle scores with Old Man He. I didn't hear clearly, but it's related to some kind of demolition compensation. I don't know if this news will be of any use to you."

Tang Ziliang frowned, "Who invited them to dinner?"

Li Gang knew immediately that his information would be useful to Tang Ziliang, and his tone was somewhat excited, "I don't know that person, but I saw him having dinner with a director from the Land Bureau a while ago."

Tang Ziliang nodded, understanding that the mastermind was probably He Cheng's business rival. "Okay, give me your contact information, and I'll contact you again later."

Li Gang gave his phone number, his voice trembling slightly.

After hanging up with Li Gang, Tang Ziliang felt a little anxious. This group had been planning to cause trouble for He Cheng the day before yesterday; had they already made their move? He immediately called He Cheng.

Hearing Tang Ziliang's voice, He Cheng laughed, "Liangzi, what brings you here? Sigh. I was looking for you everywhere the other day. He Yue was going to do some summer social practice, and she wanted to see you one last time before she went to the countryside, but she couldn't find you anywhere. I heard from the people in the office that you took two days off? Went to Shenzhou? Little Yue looked really unhappy when she left."

Tang Ziliang hummed in agreement and then laughed, "It's okay, I'll go see He Yue when I have time." Judging from He Cheng's relaxed tone, nothing bad had happened.

"Godfather, how's the factory expansion going? Did you get the land permit?"

He Cheng laughed smugly, "It's done, thanks to you talking to all those bosses." Tang Ziliang sighed, "Godfather, let's put the factory expansion on hold for now."

He Cheng was taken aback, "Why?"

Tang Ziliang hesitated for a moment, then finally told him the truth, "I heard some villagers are planning to cause you trouble."

"What? Damn it, it must be Li Chaozong's doing! That bastard. If he can't do it openly, he'll resort to underhanded tactics."

Tang Ziliang had even more questions in his mind. Intuitively, this was definitely not a simple case of business rivals sabotaging each other. Because in Dongyang, almost everyone who was influential knew that He Cheng was Tang Ziliang's adoptive father. Even if they wanted to fight He Cheng, they had to be wary of Tang Ziliang's power.

"Godfather, you should settle these troublesome matters first. Put the land development on hold for now. Also, is your development funding okay?"

"The development funds aren't a problem, Liangzi, don't worry about that. The bank loan has already been approved, and we can postpone the land development. But I've already bought the production equipment, signed the contract, and paid the penalty for breach of contract. It really hurts me." He Cheng was clearly very unhappy.

"Take it easy for now, and don't break the contract immediately. The main thing is to prevent those farmers from causing trouble. I'll think about how to resolve this for you." Hearing Tang Ziliang's words, He Cheng had no choice but to hold back for the time being.

Tang Ziliang frowned, wondering who was targeting him and He Cheng. Qiao Yu was rambling on beside him, which startled Tang Ziliang. Looking at Qiao Yu, his eyes suddenly lit up. If he could get in touch with Secretary Qiao Ming, he would be in a great position.

Tang Ziliang smiled: he and Qiao Yu had spent a lot of time drinking and bragging together these past few days, and the two were quite compatible. "Qiao Yu, let's go grab a drink, it's on me." Qiao Yu looked at Tang Ziliang, feeling a warmth in his heart. Perhaps it was because he had never had any real friends. People his age were all vastly different in status and position. Those of similar status and position were from different generations.

But Tang Ziliang was different from many others. Qiao Yu felt that Tang Ziliang's thinking was more avant-garde and trendy than his own, and his vision was sharper. After several deep conversations over drinks, Qiao Yu felt that Tang Ziliang was a genius, something even his father hadn't given him.

Driving Qiao Yu to Nightingale, at the bar, Qiao Yu reverted to his playboy ways, grabbing a waitress's hand and trying to befriend her. He almost got into a fight with the customers at the next table, but luckily, knowing his poor health, he calmed down after Guo Fang's persuasion.

Tang Ziliang didn't say much, just quietly sipped his tea, watching Qiao Yu's performance. He felt a pang of envy; if he weren't this pathetic county magistrate, he really wanted to live like him, carefree and arrogant.

"Qiao Yu, if you want to do business in Dongyang, I can introduce you to someone. A capable man in Dongyang; you can learn something from him."

"You think I don't know how to do business?" Qiao Yu instinctively retorted, but Tang Ziliang just watched him lash out. Qiao Yu deflated like a defeated rooster and nodded.

"Remember, don't mess around, or I'll send you back to the provincial capital immediately and hand you over to Secretary Qiao Ming." Tang Ziliang said the last sentence very seriously. Qiao Yu nodded again, as if to remember.

When he got home, it was already dark. The living room was brightly lit, and Xu Yanyun and Qian'er were sitting on the sofa watching TV. Seeing Tang Ziliang come in, Qian'er stretched out her little hands and rushed towards him. Tang Ziliang smiled and picked her up.

"You're back. The food's getting cold, I'll go heat it up."

Tang Ziliang nodded. Xu Yanyun was practically his housekeeper now. She was gentle, beautiful, and good at housework, almost a carbon copy of Qian'er after she grew up… Was it just his imagination? Tang Ziliang once again imagined his mother-in-law and Qian'er as adults.

But when Tang Ziliang saw the mother and daughter waiting for him to eat under the golden light, he felt a warmth in his heart, a feeling of coming home.

"I've already eaten, you two eat." Tang Ziliang smiled apologetically.

Xu Yanyun muttered as she walked towards the kitchen, "She didn't even call. Does she really think you're some kind of lord? You say you're coming back to eat, and then you come back. If you don't come back, you leave this old lady waiting like an idiot." She pretended to be gentle and virtuous on the surface, but deep down she was a little woman who liked to nitpick,

even though they lived far apart. He couldn't hear what she was muttering, but Tang Ziliang knew she was complaining. However, Tang Ziliang found Xu Yanyun's girlish mannerisms even more alluring and refreshing, reminding him once again of Xu Xiaoqian as an adult.

At this moment, Qian'er hugged Tang Ziliang's neck: "Godfather, did Godmother receive my gift? Is she happy? Did she praise Qian'er?" He Yue was in Jiangcheng and didn't have time to come and meet Qian'er; she had no idea that Tang Ziliang had a lovely goddaughter.

Tang Ziliang smiled: "Of course she praised you! She said our Qian'er is smart and cute, and she even bought you lots of toys. They're downstairs; Godfather will go get them for you in a bit." Actually, these toys were all bought by Tang Ziliang in Shenzhou.

Qian'er happily kissed Tang Ziliang: "Then, Qian'er, when can I see Godmother?"

"Soon, soon. Your godmother will come back from her vacation, and you can see her then." Tang Ziliang chuckled, but in his heart, he was calculating that he couldn't give Qian'er that opportunity, otherwise, Xiaoyue might get jealous and hurt Qian'er's feelings.

Carrying Qian'er into the restaurant, Tang Ziliang felt a pang of guilt upon seeing the table laden with food. On his way home, he had called to say he would be home for dinner, and he imagined Xu Yanyun had put a lot of thought into preparing this feast. He hadn't come home for dinner and hadn't even called. Seeing the food getting cold, it was no wonder Xu Yanyun was unhappy.

"I'll heat it up," Xu Yanyun said immediately, noticing Tang Ziliang's frown.

"I'll do it, Yanyun-jie, you've worked so hard." Tang Ziliang reached for the plate in Xu Yanyun's hand, but instead grasped her hand. Her hand was warm, soft, and smooth, and Tang Ziliang felt a sudden flutter in his heart.

Xu Yanyun was startled, almost spilling the soup on the plate. "I...I'll do it." Tang Ziliang chuckled inwardly. Xu Yanyun was already a mother of a five-year-old girl, yet she acted like a virgin, so easily embarrassed.

But her hand was so soft, white, and smooth; it seemed she had been living comfortably lately. Tang Ziliang feigned seriousness, saying, "Just rest when I tell you to! Why all the nonsense?"

Seeing his feigned anger, Xu Yanyun stopped refusing and obediently sat down, a strange emotion rising within her, her fair neck behind her ears turning red. She had given birth to Qian'er at nineteen, and was only twenty-four this year, just over two years older than Liangzi. She was still a fresh and charming young woman, so blushing and shyness were perfectly normal.

The food was heated up, and Tang Ziliang held Qian'er, feeding her. Qian'er giggled, enjoying Tang Ziliang's care and affection. Xu Yanyun cautiously asked, "Liangzi, is Xiaoyue coming back to stay this summer? Should we avoid her?"

"Don't overthink it. Xiaoyue and I won't stay here. Consider this house rented to you and your daughter. Just relax and stay here." Tang Ziliang knew what Xu Yanyun was worried about, but he wouldn't let Xu Yanyun and her daughter endure the hardships of sleeping outdoors again.

Xu Yanyun was relieved. Having lived here for so long, she had gradually come to regard this place as her own home. Seeing that Tang Ziliang hadn't kicked them out, she was overjoyed and placed a stir-fried frog in Tang Ziliang's bowl. "Then... how much is the rent?" Xu Yanyun was a little worried. Although her current monthly income was a thousand, which was considered a high salary in Dongyang in 1993, the house Tang Ziliang rented to her was spacious and luxurious. The market rent would be at least seven or eight hundred a month. If Tang Ziliang charged that much, she wouldn't be able to afford the rent.

"Rent?" Tang Ziliang practically wanted to give the house to Xu Yanyun and her daughter. "Yes, fifty a month. You can live here for now, and pay me the rent at the end of the year. It's settled then." Xu

Yanyun was both surprised and touched. Fifty yuan could only rent a small shack outside, and Tang Ziliang wanted her to settle the payment at the end of the year... Why was he being so kind to her and her daughter?

To say he was lustful for her looks, Xu Yanyun herself didn't believe it. She was just a used woman, more than two years older than him, while Tang Ziliang was handsome, dashing, and had a bright future. If he really was lustful for her looks, he would have slept with her long ago…

Xu Yanyun was overwhelmed with mixed feelings and spent the whole night lost in thought.

Chapter 077 The Prostitution Incident

A few days after starting work, Tang Ziliang received another call from He Cheng. He Cheng sounded very happy and asked with a smile, “Liangzi, what’s the background of that kid you introduced? He’s got a lot of influence. A few days ago, the Construction Bank’s investigation team contacted me to verify some materials. Your friend found out about it, made a few phone calls, and within ten minutes, the Construction Bank people in Jiangcheng had left. Yesterday, the Construction Bank’s President Guo even treated me to dinner, haha.”

Tang Ziliang frowned. He had only wanted Qiao Yu to get involved in the mess, but he hadn’t expected him to help with loan processing.

"Godfather, it's good that you're alright. But you really need to be careful in the future. Don't get too close to people who might have problems, otherwise I won't be able to help you then."

Hearing Tang Ziliang say this, He Cheng was taken aback, but he understood that Tang Ziliang was advising him, and there was an implicit implication that this was a one-time exception. He Cheng nodded: "I understand, I won't do it again." "As

for Qiao Yu, just treat him like a junior. If you need to hit him, hit him; if you need to scold him, scold him. Don't hold back."

He Cheng smiled bitterly: "I wish I could, but that kid, if I say one thing to him, he gets all cocky. After helping me get the loan, he's got his tail between his legs, pointing fingers at me like he's my boss." Although it was a complaining tone, you could tell that Old He was in a good mood.

He Cheng added, "And Liangzi, you don't need to worry about the land development for the new factory area. I've already taken care of it." Tang Ziliang was taken aback: "How did you take care of it?"

He Cheng chuckled and said, "I went door-to-door negotiating prices. They're a bunch of farmers who've never seen money before. I treated them to dinner and discussed compensation. It's mostly settled. Although it cost a lot of money, it's still cheaper than paying for the equipment."

Tang Ziliang was stunned for a moment, then chuckled. The other party was bribing the villagers, and he was only thinking about how to expose this incident and strike at his opponent. He forgot that he could completely ignore it. He just needed to persuade the villagers, regardless of their intentions. In short, he wanted to leave them with no openings, and in time, their true colors would be revealed.

"Godfather, if you think it's okay, continue developing and expand the business. It's a good thing." Tang Ziliang's words made his stance clear. He Cheng smiled and agreed, chatted for a few more minutes, and then hung up the phone.

Just as he hung up his phone, the phone on the table rang again. Tang Ziliang answered, and a loud and friendly voice came through the receiver: "Xiao Liang? This is Liu Bin."

"Uncle Liu, what's up?" Tang Ziliang immediately responded with a smile.

"Well, about Qiao Yu, I've already spoken with Secretary Qiao Ming. I'll send someone to pick him up tomorrow. How's that going? Is everything alright on your end?"

Tang Ziliang was already a little annoyed; Qiao Yu would definitely get a severe scolding from his father when he got home, which wouldn't be pleasant.

"What? Xiao Liang? Did that kid run away again?" Liu Bin was a little anxious; Secretary Qiao Ming had told him to bring Qiao Yu back.

"No. He's with me." Tang Ziliang composed himself, trying not to let his emotions show. "Here's what I'll do: I'll persuade him to go back in a few days, and I'll call you again then."

Liu Bin was taken aback. He caught the implication in Tang Ziliang's words: Tang Ziliang and Qiao Yu were on good terms now. He hadn't expected Tang Ziliang to be able to get Secretary Qiao Ming's son to listen to him; this Tang Ziliang was quite capable. Liu Bin smiled and said, "Okay, don't forget to call me when the time comes."

Qiao Yu was easy to find; he would never go to the construction site to sunbathe with He Cheng. Tang Ziliang intercepted him at He Cheng's convenience store. Tang Ziliang

had thought about it repeatedly on the way. It was indeed inappropriate for Qiao Yu to stay in Dongyang. The matter of him helping He Cheng with the loan made Tang Ziliang feel that if he and He Cheng got involved, they might really become a typical example of collusion between officials and businessmen, which Tang Ziliang did not want to see. It would also harm both of them.

Qiao Yu would eventually return to the provincial capital, but he needed to have a good talk with him. The kid wasn't bad at heart, just had a lot on his mind. Tang Ziliang rarely met a playboy he could talk to, and he didn't want him to waste his life.

Qiao Yu was quite happy to see Tang Ziliang. He was joking with a female supermarket saleswoman when Tang Ziliang pushed the door open and he laughed, "Wow, our deputy county head has come to inspect the work!"

The male and female employees of the supermarket were dumbfounded; not everyone knew Tang Ziliang. Tang Ziliang reluctantly pulled him out, laughing, "Come on, I have something to tell you."

Qiao Yu smiled, "Perfect timing. I also have something to discuss with you. I'll take you to a nice place to have some fun."

After going downstairs and getting into the Santana, Qiao Yu insisted on driving, so Tang Ziliang had no choice but to let him. He sat in the passenger seat. He casually fastened his seatbelt, and

the Santana sped through the new city district, finally stopping at a neon-lit street. Looking out the window, Tang Ziliang nodded; the night view of Dongyang's new city district was becoming increasingly beautiful.

Qiao Yu pointed to one of the neon-lit areas and laughed, "Shall we go inside and find some fun?"

Tang Ziliang looked in the direction Qiao Yu was pointing. It was a two-story building with a rectangular neon sign hanging diagonally, displaying four colorful characters: "Heaven on Earth." Tang Ziliang was stunned. How could it have the same name as that famous entertainment center in Beijing? But looking at the facade, the two-story building seemed rather small and cramped; it probably wasn't a branch of Heaven on Earth in Beijing.

Tang Ziliang, of course, wouldn't frequent such entertainment venues in Dongyang. He chuckled, "I have serious business with you, kid, don't go in."

Qiao Yu, however, glared at the sign with resentment, his words laced with rage: "Damn it, I've been all over Dongyang these past few days, and this is the

only brothel I haven't been to." Tang Ziliang knew the places he'd frequented were definitely entertainment centers and nightclubs, and shook his head with a smile: "Then go in yourself, why are you dragging me along?"

Qiao Yu huffed, "You think I didn't want to come? Damn it, they wouldn't let me in, saying it's only for foreign guests. If this were my territory, I would have smashed it to pieces!"

Tang Ziliang frowned, opened the car door, and got out: "Come on, let's go in and take a look." Qiao Yu beamed, following Tang Ziliang eagerly.

Upon reaching the entertainment center, Tang Ziliang noticed a long banner on the second floor that read "Heaven on Earth Guesthouse, a Subsidiary of Dongyang Hotel." It was actually a subordinate unit of the Dongyang Hotel; wasn't their boss Huang Pangzi?

A security guard in a blue uniform stopped Tang Ziliang and Qiao Yu in front of the glass door. He was quite polite, speaking a few words in English. Qiao Yu cursed, "Damn it, speak Mandarin! I can't understand your gibberish!"

The guard smiled and said, "I'm sorry, gentlemen, since you are not foreign guests, we cannot see you."

Tang Ziliang frowned and said, "Get your manager out here. I have something to ask him."

The guard sized Tang Ziliang up and down. "Sorry, our manager is very busy."

As he spoke, a tour guide holding a small flag got out of a van with seven or eight Japanese men and walked towards them. The security guards immediately opened the glass door with obsequious smiles. Judging from the tour guide's uniform, it wasn't the Chinese style; he was probably a tour guide from a Japanese travel agency.

A fat man rushed out of the lobby, seemingly noticing the arrival of guests. He chatted warmly with the tour guide. After the Japanese soldiers filed in, the tour guide lagged behind. The fat man slipped a red envelope to the tour guide, who smiled and put it in his pocket, saying, "Sayonara."

Tang Ziliang waved to the fat manager, "Sir, come here for a moment."

The fat manager glanced at Tang Ziliang, then turned to leave. Qiao Yu yelled, "Are you deaf? Didn't you hear me calling you?"

The fat man paused, then walked over with a grim face, yelling at Tang Ziliang and Qiao Yu, "What's all the noise about? I think you two are asking for it!"

Tang Ziliang grabbed Qiao Yu, who was about to get beaten up again, and asked the fat man, "What's going on with these Japanese soldiers? Why are they the only ones who can go in?"

The fat man sneered, "Is it any of your business? Who do you think you are? They can afford it, so they can get in. You throw down ten thousand yuan now, and I'll let you in and have some fun too!" With that, he turned and went inside.

Tang Ziliang looked at the arrogant fat man and chuckled softly, but how much resentment was hidden in his smile? He had figured it out. Buying glutinous rice balls, this was the Japanese buying glutinous rice balls. It was unbelievable that they were buying glutinous rice balls in 1993, and in Dongyang, right under his nose.

Tang Ziliang felt like his blood was about to explode. His carefully cultivated composure vanished. He picked up his phone and dialed Ma Hailong's number: "Ma Hailong! What the hell are you doing? You don't want your job as police chief anymore?! Now, bring your team to Heaven on Earth right now! Our Heaven on Earth in Dongyang! I'll give you ten minutes! Don't you know where it is? I don't want to hear any explanations! If I don't see you in ten minutes, I'll fire you tomorrow!"

A few minutes later, sirens blared, and several police cars sped over, screeching to a halt. Ma Hailong, panting, got out of the first police car, followed by a dozen officers.

Tang Ziliang pointed at the Heaven on Earth and slowly said, "Arrest everyone inside!"

Hearing Tang Ziliang's chilling tone, Ma Hailong shuddered and turned back to curse, "Damn it, arrest them! Shut down this brothel!"

Several policemen set up a cordon, and the rest of the plainclothes officers rushed in. Then, the sound of shattering glass and screams from men and women filled the air. Ma Hailong wiped his sweat and approached Tang Ziliang, whispering, "What's wrong? Why are you so angry?"

Qiao Yu was also startled by Tang Ziliang's sudden outburst of rage and secretly slipped to the side. Tang Ziliang stood quietly, without saying a word.

At this moment, a plainclothes policeman leading the team rushed out and whispered in Ma Hailong's ear, "Chief Ma, the clients are all Japanese. We didn't know that earlier. Some of the Japanese resisted, and my officers have already taught them a lesson. What should we do?"

Ma Hailong vaguely understood why Tang Ziliang was so angry. He glanced at the expressionless Tang Ziliang, then turned back and whispered, "Beat those Japanese to death! I'll take responsibility if anything happens!"

"Damn it, I, Ma Hailong, will take the blame! Don't forget to take pictures. Even if I die, I'll take a few of them down with me!"

The county party committee held an emergency expanded meeting to discuss the incident of the police station's brutal enforcement of the law and the beating of Japanese tourists.

Originally, Secretary Qian and his team intended to punish Ma Hailong, but Tang Ziliang argued his case. Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open, and Director Wang from the County Party Committee Office rushed in, carrying a thick document. He placed it on Secretary Qian's desk and said, "Secretary Qian, we just received materials from the County Bureau; it's urgent."

Secretary Qian paused, opened the file folder, glanced at the document, and frowned. However, he couldn't suppress the materials under these circumstances. It seemed he had to distance himself from Fatty Huang: "Perfect timing, there's new information. Everyone, take a look."

The secretary began distributing the materials one by one. The Standing Committee members and alternate Standing Committee members looked at the materials, their expressions varying.

The newly appointed Deputy County Head, Han Yun, couldn't contain her anger. Originally known for her dignified and charming demeanor, and hailed as the most beautiful young woman in the government offices, she was probably witnessing prostitution for the first time. The group, furious, turned pale: "What's going on? This is an insult to Chinese women! This place, which desecrates our women, must be shut down!"

Chapter 78 Power and Lust

After the enlarged meeting of the Dongyang County Standing Committee, Jiangcheng City Police Department quickly issued a document removing Zhang Wenhua from his positions as Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Dongyang County Public Security Bureau, and approving the nomination of the Dongyang County Party Committee to appoint Ma Hailong, the former Executive Deputy Director, as Director, to preside over the daily affairs of the County Police Bureau.

In the two years since taking office, two directors of the Dongyang County Police Bureau have fallen. It is unknown whether Ma Hailong will also fall in this rather ominous position like his predecessor.

In room 606 of the Dongyang Hotel in the New District, Secretary Qian, panting heavily, pressed down on a glamorous woman, ravaging her violently. Perhaps only by playing with Fatty Huang's wife, only by using primal venting, could he relieve his pent-up frustration. Zhang Wenhua's removal was equivalent to losing an arm.

The alluring woman, her face flushed with seductive charm, her snow-white arms and legs clung to the panting Secretary Qian like an octopus. Her expression, a mixture of pain and satisfaction, was the kind of expression that drives men wild.

Secretary Qian couldn't hold on long before ejaculating. The woman, smiling seductively, pressed her alluring face against Secretary Qian's slightly aged one, as if his sweaty face were a handsome one.

This woman was the second wife of Huang Pangzi, the owner of the Dongyang Hotel. Only in her early twenties, she was alluring and seductive. While Huang Pangzi enjoyed the pleasure brought to him by Li Gang's ex-wife, he also had to endure the humiliation of being cuckolded. This was probably what the ancients meant by "adultering another's wife and daughters, and having one's wife and daughters defiled." He had gone to great lengths to curry favor with Secretary Qian.

"Secretary Qian, you're getting better and better," Xiao Rong whispered breathlessly in Secretary Qian's ear. She felt disgusted even saying it herself, but she had no choice. She knew what this old man's words meant, and she knew that she and her husband couldn't live without him.

Secretary Qian slid off the woman's alluring body, lying back on the bed, panting heavily.

Thinking of Zhang Wenhua's inexplicable collapse, Secretary Qian frowned again. He was increasingly confused about the situation. Had Secretary Lin's influence in Jiangcheng City weakened? Ma Hailong was Tang Ziliang's staunch supporter.

Could Tang Ziliang really have some powerful background? But that didn't seem likely. From the moment he entered the Standing Committee, Secretary Qian had clearly seen Tang Ziliang's every move, though some were only realized belatedly. He had a general understanding of Tang Ziliang; his expansion of influence in Dongyang was entirely due to his own ability and that personal charisma that sometimes even impressed him, not connections.

Secretary Qian had originally planned to suppress his influence. But the situation had suddenly changed. Not only had he failed to touch his staunch supporter Ma Hailong, but Tang Ziliang had also taken down Zhang Wenhua. Where would he put his face? And

that Huang guy was really something else; not only was he useless, but he also let him down at the crucial moment. Secretary Qian gritted his teeth, hating Fatty Huang again.

After a period of complaining, Secretary Qian gradually calmed down. He seemed to remember something, a smile appearing on his lips, before he rolled over and pinned Huang Pangzi's wife down again.

Tang Ziliang hadn't expected to use this opportunity to help Ma Hailong rise to power. At Nightingale, Tang Ziliang quietly sipped his tea, listening to Guo Fang's heartfelt rendition of "Sweet Honey" on stage, his mind already racing with plans.

Qiao Yu had already been sent back to the provincial capital. Tang Ziliang had a long, earnest talk with him all night. Although Qiao Yu wasn't entirely receptive, he eventually accepted his advice. Of course, he didn't forget to get Tang Ziliang's phone number, and also gave him his own, casually saying that if he needed help, he should just call him.

Thinking of Qiao Yu, Tang Ziliang couldn't help but smile. Just then, the noise from the next table started again, and Tang Ziliang frowned.

At this moment, Guo Fang came down from the stage and walked straight to the table. Smiling, she said to one of the handsome men, "Who do we have here? Zhu Kai, when did you return to Dongyang? You didn't even call to tell me."

Tang Ziliang naturally didn't know who Zhu Kai was, nor did he know that he had once been slapped by Guo Fang for trying to woo Zhang Lan. He realized Guo Fang knew him. The noise from the other side continued, so he didn't bother to sit any longer and got up to leave Nightingale. Ma Hailong was waiting for him to eat; it was a bit early, but a walk would be good.

Tang Ziliang arrived ten minutes earlier than Ma Hailong and was drinking tea in a private room on the third floor of the Dongyang Hotel. Ma Hailong entered the room and asked in surprise, "Liangzi, you're here so early?"

Tang Ziliang smiled and said, "Director Ma is treating, how could I dare to be negligent?"

Ma Hailong laughed heartily. Sitting down next to Tang Ziliang, he realized that things had completely unexpectedly turned out this time. He had thought he was destined to take the blame. Who knew he would become the director instead?

After exchanging a few words, Ma Hailong's expression turned serious: "Being in the limelight isn't a good thing. I had a nightmare yesterday, dreaming that I was imprisoned, it was awful."

Tang Ziliang laughed: "How did those two bureau chiefs get removed? Learn from their mistakes, you can't repeat them, can you?"

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door of the private room. Ma Hailong said, "Please come in," and the door was pulled aside, revealing Li Gang's fawning face. Ma Hailong frowned: "What is it?"

Li Gang chuckled dryly: "Well, I heard that you've been promoted, Director Ma, and I'd like to offer you a toast."

Ma Hailong went to see Tang Ziliang, who nodded slightly. Ma Hailong beckoned, "Come in! Damn, you're well-informed."

Li Gang entered with a beaming face, not daring to sit down. He took a glass and beer from the cabinet by the door, poured a full glass, and said with a forced smile, "Director Ma, I wish you great success. I'll drink this, you

can drink as you please." Ma Hailong was easily swayed by politeness, and since the man was being polite, he couldn't act too arrogantly. So he stood up, raised his glass, and drank it all in one gulp, laughing, "I also wish you a speedy second marriage." He couldn't resist teasing him. Li Gang smiled awkwardly.

Li Gang poured himself another glass of wine and said to Tang Ziliang, "Vice County Chief Tang, I wish you a smooth career and that you'll soon become the County Party Secretary."

Tang Ziliang was actually quite annoyed with him, but he had to give him face, so he drank a glass with him and said, "Not so soon, but thank you for your kind words."

Just as Li Gang was about to take his leave, the door to the private room opened, and a beautiful young woman in a blue dress entered, carrying a tray with several bottles of beer on it. Li Gang's face immediately fell, because it was his ex-wife, Xu Shan.

However, he quickly put on a smiling face and said to Tang Ziliang and Ma Hailong, "Vice County Chief Tang, Director Ma, then I'll be leaving now."

Xu Shan looked at Li Gang with surprise upon hearing this, probably not expecting that the good-for-nothing man in her eyes knew such important figures.

Then Xu Shan's gaze secretly drifted to Tang Ziliang. Xu Shan was quick-witted; she seized the opportunity to ingratiate herself, giggling, "Director Ma, do you remember me? I never dared to greet you before, but you're so impressive!" Her voice was slightly coquettish, with a hint of pleading.

Ma Hailong turned to Tang Ziliang and whispered with a smile, "Why don't we let her sit for a while? Let's hear what tricks Fatty Huang has

up his sleeve." Although Tang Ziliang couldn't fathom Ma Hailong's intentions, he was somewhat interested in the prostitution incident and wanted to see how Fatty Huang would handle it. So he nodded.

Xu Shan happily sat down. She vaguely knew a little about Fatty Huang, knowing that his backer was Secretary Qian, but she knew nothing of the backstabbing and intrigue within the government. She didn't know why she was sitting at the same table as the young Deputy County Head Tang. She felt light and airy, even more comfortable than reaching orgasm during sex.

“Vice County Chief Tang, you look even younger than in the newspapers,” Xu Shan said with a charming smile. She didn’t dare say anything about being handsome and dashing, as that would be too frivolous and might displease Tang Ziliang.

Tang Ziliang smiled but remained silent. Ma Hailong, on the other hand, casually inquired about her life, which made Tang Ziliang frown. He thought to himself that this roughneck couldn’t even get a straight answer. Huang Pangzi’s mistress must know something. If Ma Hailong used the cunning he had developed in officialdom, he might be able to get some useful information out of her. But Ma Hailong only talked about trivial matters and never got to the point.

“Beep beep beep,” Tang Ziliang’s phone suddenly rang. He answered and heard Zhang Lan’s voice: “Tang Ziliang, are you busy?”

Zhang Lan was one of the few people who dared to call Tang Ziliang by his name directly, after all, she was the first woman Tang Ziliang had ever slept with.

“Speak. What’s up?” Zhang Lan rarely called Tang Ziliang first, so Tang Ziliang was a little surprised.

"I need to discuss something with you. You know Zhao Baogang, right? He's that famous young director in Beijing. His crew is going to film a TV series about beauty salons. Those people tonight were from his crew coming to inspect my beauty salon. They're very satisfied with my salon and have tentatively decided to film the TV series here. The title is 'East Side Sunrise, West Side Rain,' it's an urban drama. What do you think? The only problem is that my beauty salon will have to close for two months. And they won't pay a single penny for the location. Consider it my sponsorship."

Tang Ziliang was slightly taken aback. "East Side Sunrise, West Side Rain"? He immediately recalled that very popular urban drama series from the early 1990s. It was directed by Zhao Baogang, and that series had a star-studded cast: Wang Zhiwen, Liu Wei, Wu Yujuan, and Xu Qing. Among them, Liu Wei, Wang Zhiwen, and Xu Qing all later became big names.

Tang Ziliang pondered for a moment: "This is a good thing. The venue fee is fine; once the TV series airs, your beauty salon will make ten or even a hundred times its investment back. The sponsorship fee is also fine as long as it's not excessive. Just be careful not to get scammed. Why would the Zhaobao Steel production crew come all the way to Dongyang?"

Zhang Lanjiao smiled and said, "You and I think exactly the same thing. You think things through so clearly. I vaguely understand this principle, but without your guidance, I'm still unsure."

She added, "The Zhaobao Steel production crew is definitely..." Seriously, it's strange, though. Someone I had a falling out with introduced him. He's a pretty boy, used to mooch off our Nightingale, but now he's doing well in Beijing. I don't know how he got involved with Zhao Baogang. I heard he'll be playing a supporting role in this TV series. Haha, I just checked, apparently he's been kept by some rich woman, who's also the main investor in this series. But this pretty boy used to flirt with me, and Guo Fang slapped him across the face. I don't know why he chose me. "I'm afraid he's up to no good at beauty salons."

Tang Ziliang chuckled, "You yourself said he's a gigolo, so what, you're afraid you can't beat him? If he dares to have any ulterior motives towards you, I'll definitely make his pretty face ugly."

Zhang Lan smiled sweetly, "Thank you for the compliment, husband. It's true, with the magistrate of Dongyang County backing me up, why would I be afraid of him playing tricks?"

Tang Ziliang hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Is the female lead Xu Qing?"

Zhang Lan asked in surprise, "Oh, you know her too? When I first heard the crew mention her name, I..." "I wonder who she is. She seems to have acted in a show called 'The Imperial City,' but she's not very famous."

Tang Ziliang laughed, "It's nothing, I've just heard of her occasionally." But in his mind, a charming and alluring figure appeared. She was Tang Ziliang's childhood dream girl. Back then, Tang Ziliang, who was more than ten years younger than her, was immediately captivated by her beauty when he first saw her in "East Side Sunrise, West Side Rain." Later, she became increasingly charming, and at forty, she even played Soong Ching-ling in "The Founding of a Republic," elegant, dignified, and with an outstanding temperament.

Chapter 79: Keeping Xu Qing as a Sugar Daddy. The

Qianjiao Baimei Beauty Salon had been closed for several days. The film crew moved into the beauty salon and began preliminary preparations. Actors such as Wang Zhiwen, Xu Qing, and Wu Yujuan also arrived in Dongyang one after another. The filming of "East Side Sunrise, West Side Rain" became a hot topic in Dongyang. The county television station even did a special feature, of course, the main theme being to praise the new Dongyang under the leadership of the county party committee and county government.

Tang Ziliang sat chatting and drinking tea with several beauty salon employees. The salon's owner was Zhang Lan, so he was practically a part-owner. His eyes, however, searched for that familiar figure. Zhang Lan was chatting and laughing with the film crew in the distance, but she was suspicious, wondering what Tang Ziliang was doing there. Was he also curious about the entertainment industry?

Although the beauty salon was closed, the employees could still come and go, and the film crew was happy to have free labor. They could run errands, carry things, and do chores—for example, the filming studios on the outskirts of the county town had seen the employees' sweat.

Finally, after much anticipation, Xu Qing appeared with a serene smile. Tang Ziliang couldn't help but smile. The childhood infatuation was gone; now he looked at his childhood dream girl with more appreciation.

Just as he remembered. She wore a black business suit, with brown stockings outlining the alluring curves of her legs. Her makeup was somewhat heavy, a fashionable look for actresses of that era, but it made her dark eyelashes appear even longer and more curved, and her eye sockets even more deep-set, adding a touch of unique and striking beauty.

Xu Qing played a talented and beautiful high-level white-collar worker in the drama who resigned because she didn't want to falsify accounts for an unscrupulous boss. She ended up working at a beauty salon, where she met Lu Jianping, an artist played by Wang Zhiwen… Lu Jianping's girlfriend was Chen Danni, played by Wu Yujuan, a top TV host who disliked Lu Jianping. She was from Hongxin District and had an affair with Lu Jianping's friend. After getting married, she regretted it and wanted to reconcile with Wang Zhiwen, but by then, Wang Zhiwen was already with Xu Qing… However, Xu Qing wasn't famous at the time, and it was through Wang Zhiwen's connections that she got the second female lead role in the drama.

Wang Zhiwen was not yet thirty, but he was handsome and dashing. Standing next to Xu Qing, they looked quite well-matched, a perfect couple, which drew gasps of admiration from the waiters.

Today, the crew members and main actors were just observing and familiarizing themselves with the location; filming hadn't officially started yet. Xu Qing and Wang Zhiwen were resting at a tea table when a waiter took the opportunity to ask for autographs. Xu Qing was very enthusiastic, chatting and laughing with the waiter in a natural and generous manner.

Tang Ziliang was also pushed over by a female waiter, who smiled and said, "Didn't you want to see a big star? Here he is." Most of the beauty salon staff knew Tang Ziliang, but they weren't very clear about his background. They had seen him and Zhang Lan enter and leave Qianjiao Baimei several times and guessed that he had some connections. The fact that Tang Ziliang could still freely enter and leave Qianjiao Baimei even though the beauty salon was closed confirmed their guesses.

Xu Qing seemed quite happy, smiling as she addressed the gathered waitresses, "Please sit down, everyone. Let's chat. I'll be playing a beautician, and I'm worried about not having any experience in this area. This is a good opportunity to learn from you all."

Xu Qing was indeed very serious, humbly asking the waitresses about the characteristics of the beauty salon's services. The focused expression on her face as she rested her chin on her hand was exactly what Tang Ziliang liked to see—very charming and feminine.

Wang Zhiwen, on the other hand, acted a bit arrogant, getting up after a while to talk to director Zhao Baogang.

Xu Qing noticed the silent Tang Ziliang and asked with a smile, "Are you also a beautician here?" A young man of twenty-one or twenty-two working as a beautician seemed a bit effeminate.

The waitresses were all secretly amused; they remained quite proper in front of the celebrities.

Tang Ziliang smiled and said, "Who I am isn't important. Just be yourself. What's your understanding of a beauty salon manager? We're the ones who run beauty salons. Our image might be realistic, but viewers might not like watching it on TV."

Xu Qing paused for a moment, then looked at Tang Ziliang with a hint of excitement and said, "You're really a waitress at this beauty salon?"

Tang Ziliang nodded. Xu Qing smiled and said, "I think you're more suited to be an actress than I am. You and Director Zhao Baogang should have a lot in common."

Zhao Baogang was not yet forty years old at this time. Last year, "Addiction" not only made Wang Zhiwen and Jiang Shan famous, but also propelled him into the ranks of well-known directors. "Never Close Your Eyes," "Like Fog, Like Rain, Like Wind," and "Beijing Youth"—these are just some of the many popular dramas and films that he hasn't yet directed.

Xu Qing was joking with Tang Ziliang, but seeing that he didn't respond, smiled slightly, and calmly picked up his teacup to drink, she was taken aback. She instinctively felt that this young man, three years her junior, truly possessed a composed demeanor; perhaps he really was suited for filmmaking.

Xu Qing, however, was unaware that Tang Ziliang was considering whether to write screenplays and novels based on these classic dramas and films and sell them to TVB. After all, his mother, Xiang Mei, was a TVB director and the cousin of Xiang Huaqiang, the leader of the 14K triad.

The 14K had also been using film production to launder money in recent years, and Zhou Xingchi's company, Win's Entertainment, was backed by the Xiang brothers, Xiang Huasheng and Xiang Huaqiang.

If he wrote those classic screenplays and novels and sold them to them, wouldn't he make a fortune?

Without hesitation, Tang Ziliang began writing *A Step into the Past* that very night. This was a novel by Huang Yi, and Tang Ziliang was a huge fan. He had read *A Step into the Past* and *Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty* countless times in his previous life. While he couldn't recite them perfectly, he had the complete plot and main storyline firmly in his mind. *A Step into the Past* was first published in the Taiwan Times between July 1994 and July 1996, while *Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty* was published even later, between 1997 and 2002.

Tang Ziliang still had time, and his writing style was not far inferior to Huang Yi's.

That day, Tang Ziliang sent the first 120,000 words of the first draft of *A Step into the Past* to his mother, Xiang Mei, via express mail. It was the first time in over a decade that Tang Ziliang had called his mother. Xiang Mei was extremely excited; even if no one read Tang Ziliang's novel, she was determined to publish it. At worst, she would buy a newspaper and pay her son's royalties.

Tang Ziliang was also somewhat excited. After work, Tang Ziliang went to the beauty salon to chat with Xu Qing. He hadn't been waiting long when footsteps approached, and a pair of sexy black high heels caught his eye.

Tang Ziliang looked up in surprise, and Xu Qing angrily sat down opposite him.

Just then, there was a clattering sound on the stairs, and a portly man came down from the second floor. Beside him was a plump, wealthy woman, and behind them was a sycophantic young man named Zhu Kai. The portly man, Mr. Huang, immediately spotted Xu Qing chatting with Tang Ziliang and quickened his pace towards Tang Ziliang's table, chuckling from afar, "Xu Qing, long time no see! You're even more beautiful now!"

The portly woman and Zhu Kai ignored Mr. Huang and continued walking out of the nightclub, presumably to find somewhere to fool around.

A flash of disgust crossed Xu Qing's face, but she still politely stood up and shook hands with him, and Mr. Huang didn't stand on ceremony. He sat down casually, glancing at Tang Ziliang: "Who is he?"

Xu Qing replied, "A beautician at this beauty salon." Mr. Huang immediately frowned, "Hey, sit back. I have something to discuss with Miss Xu Qing."

Xu Qing coldly said, "There's nothing to hide. Mr. Huang, just say what you need to say."

Mr. Huang laughed, "Haha, straightforward! I like your personality." He glanced at Tang Ziliang, then lowered his voice slightly to Xu Qing, "What about the matter I had Director Zhao Baogang mention to you last time? What do you think? If you agree, I guarantee I'll make you famous!"

Although Xu Qing knew before that Mr. Huang wanted to keep her as a mistress, Director Zhao Baogang had only hinted at it, and had even badmouthed Mr. Huang behind his back, so Xu Qing hadn't taken it to heart. But now, hearing him shamelessly and openly tell her he wanted to keep her as a mistress, Xu Qing's face flushed red with anger. She shouted, "Please leave immediately! I don't want to see you again!"

Mr. Huang hadn't expected such a strong reaction. Feeling somewhat embarrassed but unable to retaliate, he snorted and stood up: "You're asking for it! Don't all you female celebrities get paid for dinners? Tell me, how much do you want?"

Tang Ziliang asked, "What dinner fee?"

Mr. Huang, already annoyed by the rebuff, assumed Tang Ziliang was a fan of Xu Qing and saw this as an opportunity to vent his anger and embarrass Xu Qing. He cursed, "What business is it of yours, you idiot? I want to pay to sleep with her, that's a dinner fee, understand? You think these women are some high-class idols? Let me tell you, they're just a bunch of high-class prostitutes!"

Xu Qing Furious, her face flushed, Xu Qing, like any woman, searched for a cup on the table. There was only one teacup in front of Tang Ziliang. Just as Xu Qing picked it up, Tang Ziliang snatched it away, laughing, "What are you doing? You'll break the law." He then shouted to Zhang Lan, "Zhang Lan, call the police! Someone is soliciting prostitution in a public place!"

Hearing this, Boss Huang was both amused and exasperated. Pointing at Tang Ziliang, he said to Xu Qing, "Look at you! With your fanboy behavior, you always hang out with fans like this. Aren't you afraid of losing your intelligence? I advise you to think carefully about what just happened."

Xu Qing was also furious with Tang Ziliang, thinking, "Are you really that stupid?" This Boss Huang was a wealthy man in Beijing, with connections to powerful figures.

Tang Ziliang remained silent, continuing to sip his tea. Seeing Zhang Lan go to make a phone call, Boss Huang casually sat down and said, "I'm not leaving! Let's see who dares to arrest me!"

A few minutes later, Captain Li stormed in with several officers, panting. Hearing from Director Ma that it was about Deputy County Chief Tang, did he dare dawdle?

With Director Ma's orders, Captain Li didn't even greet Tang Ziliang, entering the bar and asking, "Who reported the case?"

Zhang Lan quickly led them to Tang Ziliang's table. Boss Huang casually pointed at Tang Ziliang: "He reported it." He then pulled a business card from his inner pocket and tossed it to Captain Li: "This is my business card!" Captain

Li didn't even look at it, casually throwing it on the ground, and said sternly, "Stand up! We enforce the law civilly. Please cooperate!"

Mr. Huang was completely bewildered, but seeing the burly man's serious expression, which was indeed quite intimidating, he slowly stood up.

Yang Li then said to Tang Ziliang, "Deputy County Chief Tang, what did this clueless idiot do to offend you?"

Mr. Huang was stunned upon hearing this: "Hey, I said, how do you handle cases? Just because he's a deputy county chief doesn't mean he's all that great!"

Captain Li said coldly, "Do you think you can tell us what to do when we're handling cases? Cuff them all."

Tang Ziliang pointed at Xu Qing and said calmly, "Take her back too." If she hadn't just found out that Tang Ziliang was a deputy county chief, Xu Qing would have loved to bite him. She was trying to avoid this kind of affair, how could she let it be exposed?

Tang Ziliang shushed her and smiled at Xu Qing, "Don't be afraid, just tell the truth, they won't expose your identity."

Xu Qing rolled her eyes at Tang Ziliang, but then she heard the team leader laugh, "Yes, Miss Xu, don't worry, this matter will definitely not be spread. Also, I'm a fan of yours too, please sign an autograph for me later." He wasn't really a fan of Xu Qing, he was just trying to please Tang Ziliang, he thought that Deputy County Chief Tang also wanted to keep Xu Qing as a mistress.

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