The pinnacle of power: starting with having sex with a female leader-Chapter 471: Really No Time

At 8:30 am, just as the provincial government began its workday, Cheng Yuan called Zhang Gao.

He arrived early at the provincial government office building and went to the governor’s office, patiently waiting at the entrance.

Cheng Yuan thought he had arrived quite early, but, to his surprise, there was already a long line outside the governor’s office.

It was evident that, following the incident at Mingyue Villa, the governor’s influence had significantly increased!

Leaders who had connections with Mingyue Group, whether overt or covert, were all flustered.

The youngest in the queue was also forty years old, and the lowest rank was also at the department head level.

At the very front of the line were several bureau-level officials.

Among these influential figures, Cheng Yuan was quite conspicuous, even when he stood at the very back, the least noticeable position, attracting many glances.

Because he was really too young!

In front of Cheng Yuan was a deputy district chief from South City, named Liu Guangming.

Liu Guangming, unable to fathom Cheng Yuan’s position, feigned enthusiasm and asked, "This comrade, my name is Liu Guangming, deputy district chief of Lixia District. You seem a bit unfamiliar; which unit are you from?"

Cheng Yuan quickly bowed respectfully.

"Liu District Chief, hello, my name is Cheng Yuan, deputy director of Ji County Government Office."

Deputy director of Ji County Government Office?

A mere deputy section-level official?

Liu Guangming’s smile immediately faded.

This young man must be the secretary of Ji County’s County Chief.

He himself was deputy district chief of Lixia District, and was at the same level as the County Chief of Ji County, both being department head-level.

Even he was only able to stand at the end of the line.

Even those at the very front, several bureau-level bigwigs, were obediently queuing up themselves!

Ji County’s County Chief had such a grand scene, sending his secretary to line up?

"Xiao Cheng, immediately call your boss and have him come here personally to queue up. If the governor finds out you are queuing up on his behalf, the governor will definitely be angry."

Cheng Yuan hesitated for a moment before responding tentatively, "Reporting to Liu District Chief, our boss is in Ji County; he might not be able to come over soon."

In Ji County?

Liu Guangming was startled.

"Then why did you come here to queue? You, a mere deputy section chief, want to report to the governor?"

Cheng Yuan nodded.

"Yes, I came here to report some matters to the governor."

Liu Guangming was amused. Was this kid joking?

You, a mere deputy section-level official, aren’t even qualified to report to Director Zhang, yet you want to report to the governor?

Even he was here only because there had been a significant breakthrough in the investment attraction work in Lixia District, and the governor had made an exception to meet him.

He was allowed only two minutes.

What did this kid count for?

"Xiao Cheng, I suggest you first report to Director Zhang. If you get through that hurdle with Director Zhang, then come back to queue! The governor is very busy, and even your boss doesn’t have a reserved seat in front of the governor."

"I’ve already reported," Cheng Yuan informed Liu District Chief.

Liu Guangming rolled his eyes in annoyance.

Since this young man liked to boast, he couldn’t be bothered to advise further; when the youth was turned away at the door later, he would see how he handled it.

Liu Guangming was relatively polite; the leader in front of him was even less so.

This man, named Zhang Ming, was the deputy director of the East Mountain Finance Bureau.

Zhang Ming immediately issued an imperious command, "Xiao Cheng, I got up early today and missed breakfast; go and buy me some breakfast."

"Of course, what would you like for breakfast, Leader?"

Zhang Ming glanced at his watch and said indifferently, "On Furong Street, there’s a Chenghuang Temple Shengjian shop; get me a serving of shengjian buns."

Cheng Yuan, unfamiliar with South City, checked the navigation and then showed a troubled expression.

"Leader, it’s a forty-minute taxi ride from here to Furong Street; it will take an hour and a half for the round trip. I’m afraid it will delay the meeting with the governor. Can I buy you something nearby instead?"

Delay the meeting with the governor?

Zhang Ming laughed.

"Xiao Cheng, rest assured, you won’t likely see the governor before noon today, and even I might have to wait until the afternoon! Go boldly! The Chenghuang Temple shengjian is really good; you might as well get some for yourself."

"Leader, my scheduled meeting with the governor is at 9:30, it really won’t be possible."

9:30?

Zhang Ming almost laughed out loud!

The governor was in the secretary’s office, attending a small meeting of five people.

He probably wouldn’t return to his own office until around 9:00 am.

Then he would drink some tea, read the day’s newspapers.

Starting at 9:30, he would begin meeting with subordinates.

Under normal circumstances, the governor typically prioritized the sequence of meetings based on the position and importance of the matters.

If there really was something urgent, how could Ji County’s County Chief send a secretary to report? He would have come in person!

So, no matter what, it was impossible for a junior deputy section-level scrub to be first in line.

"Young man, don’t talk nonsense if you don’t understand! Secretary Liang and Mayor Zhou are still queuing in front! Could the governor really see you first? You’d better hurry and go buy breakfast."

"Leader, I really can’t. If the governor doesn’t see me by 9:30, I won’t be able to explain it to the governor."

Zhang Ming rolled his eyes in exasperation.

"You won’t give up till we reach the Yellow River, right? Fine, then I’ll wait with you until 9:30! If the governor doesn’t see you by then, don’t find any more excuses, just quickly go and buy breakfast."