The pinnacle of power: starting with having sex with a female leader-Chapter 418 - 0: We Must Counterattack!

County Chief?

Family power?

Cheng Yuan’s pupils contracted slightly. He had suspected all along that Shen Manwen’s background wasn’t simple!

Otherwise, the governor wouldn’t have supported Shen Manwen so strongly.

However, Cheng Yuan was reluctant to ask Shen Manwen to use her family’s power!

After all, he had not yet earned the approval of the Shen Family.

If he rashly made such a request, the Shen Family might help him, but they would definitely look down on him.

It would make it even harder for him and Shen Manwen to be together!

If the Shen Family was not an option, then there was only one other person to consider!

That was Li Qianmo!

Her father was a standing committee member of the provincial party committee and had significant influence in the provincial city; Li Qianmo must have many friends there.

She was also a journalist, which gave her a natural advantage in investigation.

"Is Secretary Gao controlling Mingyue Group from behind the scenes?"

Qin Shu shook her head gently.

"Secretary Gao doesn’t own a single share of Mingyue Group and has no financial transactions with them."

"Then why did he ask me to investigate Mingyue Group?"

"In the main hall of Mingyue Group, there’s a calligraphy signed by Secretary Gao. Also, the president of Mingyue Group, Gao Jianjia, bears a resemblance to a young Secretary Gao..."

Cheng Yuan’s pupils dilated dramatically!

Was Qin Shu implying that President Gao of Mingyue Group could be Secretary Gao’s illegitimate daughter?

"Okay, I got it. I’m heading to the provincial city right now."

Qin Shu and Yang Junjun quietly stood up and helped Cheng Yuan put on his clothes.

Logically, being dressed by two such stunning beauties should be delightful, but Cheng Yuan’s expression was very grave.

He knew his trip to the provincial city was going to be extremely perilous!

But he had no choice but to go!

"Junjun, you go prepare lunch."

"Okay!"

After sending Yang Junjun away, Qin Shu took out a delicate little box from a hidden compartment under the bed and handed it to Cheng Yuan.

"Take this. Use it for self-defense when it’s crucial."

Cheng Yuan opened the box and his pupils contracted sharply!

In the delicate little iron box, a small and exquisitely designed derringer lay quietly.

The material of the derringer appeared to be ivory, looking sparkling and translucent.

Cheng Yuan hesitantly asked, "Can this thing pass security checks?"

"If you want to pass security checks, you can dismantle it into parts and wear it as a necklace."

"However, I suggest you drive to the provincial city yourself for safety."

"After all, it’s made of ivory, which by itself is a bit unsafe."

Cheng Yuan nodded in agreement, "Okay, I’ll drive to the provincial city."

After a quick lunch, Cheng Yuan, along with Qin Shu and Yang Junjun, said their goodbyes and drove straight to the provincial city.

On the way, Cheng Yuan briefly reported to Shen Manwen.

"County Chief, through some channels, I’ve found that Secretary Gao and Mingyue Group are intricately linked. I need to make a trip to the provincial city to try to find the key to breaking this situation."

"Once you’re there, if you encounter any difficulties, just contact Director Zhang."

"Okay, County Chief."

"Be sure to stay safe."

"Okay."

Cheng Yuan hung up Shen Manwen’s call and dialed Li Qianmo.

The phone was answered immediately, and Li Qianmo’s voice came through, slightly excited.

"Ayuan, you finally remembered to call me. If you hadn’t called, believe me, I would have stormed over to Ji County to find you."

Cheng Yuan was greatly startled!

If Li Qianmo came to Ji County to find him, that would be a huge problem!

He couldn’t let her and Shen Manwen meet face-to-face.

"What’s so fun about Ji County? Qianmo, I should arrive in the provincial city around five in the afternoon. Are you free then?"

Li Qianmo was utterly despondent.

"Ayuan, you’re coming to the provincial city, why didn’t you tell me earlier? I just went to Deep City for an important interview task; I won’t be back until three days later."

"I should be staying in the provincial city for a few more days. Let’s see if I can wait for you."

"I’ll try to hurry up. If it really doesn’t work, I’ll find a night to fly back and see you."

Cheng Yuan quickly refused.

"Qianmo, don’t wear yourself out. I’d feel bad about that. We have plenty of time."

Li Qianmo was silent for a while. She also felt that flying back and forth was indeed too exhausting.

Cheng Yuan was so intense that even at his peak, it was almost too much to handle.

Even more so in an extremely exhausted state.

"Alright... then let’s get in touch after my interview task is over."

"Okay, by the way, Qianmo, do you have any connections with Mingyue Group? I want to go there and conduct some undercover investigation."

Shen Manwen’s tone became serious.

"Ayuan, Mingyue Group has a very deep background. I’ve received complaints before and tried to go undercover there, but my father sternly scolded me."

"Why do you want to go undercover at Mingyue Group? Did you also receive a complaint letter?"

Cheng Yuan inhaled sharply!

It seemed Xiao Shu’s information was correct!

Mingyue Group might indeed have connections in the Capital!

Just Secretary Gao alone wouldn’t make Minister Li so nervous.

Cheng Yuan briefly described his current situation.

"That’s the situation... so I must retaliate!"

"Through some channels, I’ve learned that Mingyue Group is intricately linked to Secretary Gao, so I want to investigate it."

"Qianmo, knowing you, even if Minister Li disagrees, you wouldn’t give up the chance for an undercover investigation, right?"