The pinnacle of power: starting with having sex with a female leader-Chapter 52 - 00: Blind Date

Cheng Yuan’s pupils flickered slightly. If Han Lei had not been introduced by Xue Yang, he would have definitely rejected the offer without hesitation.

After all, Ma Guorong’s people were watching him every moment.

Accepting this money came with certain political risks.

But, Han Lei was introduced by Xue Yang.

If he didn’t take the money, Xue Yang naturally couldn’t either.

If he kept breaking the rules of the game, who would still want to play with him in the future?

Cheng Yuan silently put away the envelope and tucked it into his chest.

Just consider it reclaiming the twenty thousand he had spent a few days ago.

"Manager Han, this is the first and last time, no need to be so formal in the future. After entering the final assessment, I won’t be much help; everything depends on Manager Han himself," he said.

Although Cheng Yuan spoke about handling things officially, Han Lei wouldn’t naïvely take it that way.

As the chief commander of the project, the construction company personally recommended by Cheng Yuan had already gained a significant advantage.

"Understood, I understand everything," Han Lei said.

Seeing the two talking happily, Xue Yang gleefully slipped the envelope into his chest.

Next, Cheng Yuan and Han Lei discussed some professional matters.

Han Lei spoke eloquently, and Cheng Yuan frequently nodded in agreement.

Cheng Yuan thoroughly let his guard down. The person Brother Yang recommended was indeed reliable.

The meal went on until four in the afternoon.

Cheng Yuan went back to his office for a nap and slept until the end of the workday.

Yan Wenzheng arrived at Cheng Yuan’s office and pushed him irritably.

"Xiao Cheng, how much did you drink? Wake up; it’s time to go home!" he said.

Cheng Yuan groggily opened his eyes and saw Yan Wenzheng standing in front of him. He remembered his arrangement with Yan Wenzheng.

"Sorry about that, Secretary Yan, I had a bit too much to drink at noon," he apologized.

Cheng Yuan followed Yan Wenzheng out of the office.

Yan Wenzheng’s home was located in River North Village on the north bank of Weidong River.

When crossing the bridge, Yan Wenzheng drove very slowly and carefully.

Yan Wenzheng complained, "This bridge must be rebuilt! It’s too dangerous! Every time I cross, my heart is in my throat! During the flood season, I wouldn’t dare to come back home to stay."

Cheng Yuan nodded firmly in agreement with Yan Wenzheng’s words.

For the safety of the people living along Weidong River, a proper, sturdy bridge had to be built!

If there was spare money, he also wanted to build two smaller but sturdier bridges downstream so that the people wouldn’t have to travel so far to cross the river.

After entering the house, Yan Wenzheng started shouting.

"Yuelan, is dinner ready?"

"It’s ready," came the reply.

A fair-faced, bespectacled middle-aged woman with the air of an intellectual appeared.

In reality, she should be in her late forties, close to fifty.

But she maintained herself well, looking like a woman in her thirties.

The woman was Yan Wenzheng’s wife, Du Yuelan, a senior teacher at Lingshan Town No. 4 Middle School.

Du Yuelan greeted Cheng Yuan warmly, sizing him up and becoming increasingly satisfied with what she saw.

Cheng Yuan greeted her with a smile, "Hello, sister-in-law."

Du Yuelan replied with a smile, "Xiao Cheng, my Old Yan talks about you all the time at home; it’s good that you could finally make it! Come in, please."

Cheng Yuan followed Du Yuelan inside and placed the gift on the coffee table.

This was not Cheng Yuan’s first visit to Yan Wenzheng’s house, so he sat down comfortably on the sofa.

While making tea, Yan Wenzheng asked, "Has Xinyu come back yet?"

"Yes, she’s back and is reading in the study," she replied.

"The guest is here and she doesn’t even come out to say hello; that’s so rude. Call her out quickly," he instructed.

"Alright, I’ll call her."

Soon, Du Yuelan called Yan Xinyu out.

"Xinyu, this is Cheng Yuan—Town Chief Cheng—that your brother often talks about," she introduced.

Yan Xinyu looked toward Cheng Yuan with lackluster interest. Upon seeing his face clearly, the impatience in her eyes dissipated somewhat.

Huh?

This Deputy Town Chief is unfairly handsome!

"Town Chief Cheng, hello. I’m Yan Xinyu, a nurse at the county hospital," Yan Xinyu greeted.

Cheng Yuan looked up at Yan Xinyu and couldn’t help but be dazzled.

Indeed, she was beautiful!

Refined features that hardly seemed like those fed on northern coarse cereals; she resembled more the delicate rice of the south.

Cheng Yuan silently praised, Director Geng had not exaggerated; Yan Xinyu deserved the title of the hospital’s top beauty.

What attracted Cheng Yuan the most were Yan Xinyu’s eyes.

Incredibly clean, incredibly pure.

They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and Yan Xinyu’s clear eyes suggested she was a very simple, very pure girl.

"Hello, Xinyu. You can call me Cheng Yuan, or Brother Yuan if you like," he said.

Yan Xinyu complied genially, "Brother Yuan."

Worried that Cheng Yuan may not fancy a mere nurse, Du Yuelan hurriedly pitched in.

"Xiao Cheng, Xinyu is currently studying for her mid-level nursing qualification. Once she passes, she’ll be a head nurse," she added.

Yan Wenzheng chimed in to support her, "Xiao Cheng, having a nurse in the family means you don’t need to go to the hospital for minor illnesses. She can take good care of you in your daily life; you can be at ease and focus on your career!"

Had this been before his involvement with Shen Manwen, Cheng Yuan would have accepted.

After all, marrying Yan Wenzheng’s sister would be like hitching a ride on Geng Rui’s coattails.

But now, knowing Shen Manwen’s identity, his aspirations had grown wilder!

There was only one person he now wished to marry!

And that was the Deputy County Chief of Ji County, Shen Manwen!