The Strongest Master Venturing Urban

Tao Qian shuddered and quickly shook his head.

"How could that be possible? Honestly, I have no interest in older women at all. Before, I was only forced by circumstances. Now that I have a godfather supporting me, why would I ever rely on Lan Hui again?"

Seeing that the other party didn't appear to be lying, Chen Bin didn't pursue further questions.

After all, from his perspective, Tao Qian's previous experiences weren't particularly pleasant.

The latter surely wouldn't want to repeat the same mistakes.

"Now that Lan Hui has fled, you can find a girlfriend and start fresh."

"Godfather, actually, there is a girl I like at the station, but I'm a bit afraid to confess to her."

"Who is it?"

"Yan Kangli!"

Nodding, Chen Bin also thought quite highly of Yan Kangli.

She's good-looking and has strong work capabilities.

"Confessing isn't a big deal. Just muster up some courage."

"Godfather, um… could you help me play matchmaker?"

Looking at Tao Qian's awkward expression, Chen Bin responded.

"Of course, no problem! Since you're my godson, it's only natural for me to take care of you."

For the rest of the meal, the two ate and chatted.

When the meal was nearing its end, Chen Bin suddenly asked.

"Since Lan Hui ran away, has she contacted you at all?"

Tao Qian clearly didn't expect the question and was momentarily stunned before shaking his head repeatedly.

"No! She finally made it abroad. If she contacted me, wouldn't that expose her?"

"Alright. If she does contact you, you must inform me immediately."

"Understood!"

Because they drank too much that night, and with Tao Qian's repeated insistence, Chen Bin decided to stay over for the night.

The next day, when he arrived at the station, he immediately called Yan Kangli to the office.

Yan Kangli had always been a hidden gem, just waiting for an opportunity to shine.

With Chen Bin's support, she had become one of the leading presenters at Yanxi Province TV Station.

For this, she was very grateful to Chen Bin.

"Chen Tai, what can I do for you?" she asked.

Chen Bin smiled and replied, "It's nothing serious, just a casual question. Do you have a boyfriend?"

"No, I don't. Why do you ask?"

The unexpected question caught Yan Kangli off guard. She couldn't figure out why Chen Bin was suddenly prying into her personal life.

"Your career is already quite successful now, but you should also pay attention to personal matters. There are many outstanding men in our station. Don't any of them catch your eye?"

"Thank you for your concern, Chen Tai, but I really don't have any intentions in that area at the moment."

"You're not that young anymore; you should at least consider dating. What do you think of Tao Qian?"

At this moment, Yan Kangli finally understood that Chen Bin was trying to set her up with Tao Qian.

"He's handsome and capable at work. But I don't have any feelings for him in that way."

Having been at the station for years, Yan Kangli had long grown tired of the gossip surrounding Tao Qian and Lan Hui.

Even if she stayed single for life, she wouldn't marry a man like Tao Qian.

"Alright then, just focus on your work. I still think highly of you."

"Thank you, Chen Tai!"

That evening after work, Ni Bo and Mei Ouchi met at a teahouse.

Mei Ouchi began, "Life hasn't been easy for you lately, has it?"

Ni Bo sighed but didn't reply.

Since Tu Kailong and Gu Lisha defected to the provincial station, Tianhai TV's ratings had been in a steady decline.

On top of that, Yanxi Station kept launching new entertainment programs, leaving Tianhai TV's premiere dramas with no edge at all.

The more he thought about it, the angrier Ni Bo became. He slammed the table, his face brimming with fury.

"My daughter is still missing, and Chen Bin is running the provincial station better and better. What the hell am I supposed to do?!"

After considering for a moment, a trace of ruthlessness flashed on Mei Ouchi's face.

"I've got another plan for you. This time, it'll definitely put a dent in Chen Bin's progress!"

Meanwhile, in another venue, Pang Nianke and Feng Lei were also drinking their frustrations away.

"Five people from the new station died, yet Chen Bin, as the station director, got away completely unscathed. Isn't that absurd?!"

Sighing, Pang Nianke also expressed his regrets.

"Nothing can be done. That guy really didn't embezzle any money from it. Otherwise, we definitely could've brought him down this time."

"Honestly, I've been rivals with Chen Bin for years. He's incredibly cautious with finances—he never takes bribes or embezzles. But when it comes to his personal conduct, he's a bit looser."

"Do you have any proof?"

"Not yet. But he's been frequenting Tianhai District lately. I suspect he's keeping a mistress there. It's just that the security at that district is so tight, it's impossible to get any evidence."

To Feng Lei, Xu Ruoxuan remained a sore spot in his heart.

When Feng Huzhou passed away recently, Shen Xue became Chen Bin's secretary, further stoking his suspicions about their relationship.

Old grievances piled on top of new ones, filling Feng Lei with a desire to see Chen Bin utterly ruined.

Sipping his drink, Pang Nianke muttered, "Don't rush. If you walk by the riverside often enough, your shoes are bound to get wet. If Chen Bin really has a lot of women, he'll slip up sooner or later."

Nodding, Feng Lei added.

"Chen Bin is thriving at the provincial station, and we can't interfere with TV station affairs. What's the plan?"

"Hmm… let me think about it."

In truth, Pang Nianke didn't harbor deep grudges against Chen Bin, but the latter's behavior regarding the nursing home situation had offended him, and he refused to apologize.

As a provincial governor, there was no way Pang Nianke could let such disrespect slide.

So, when Feng Lei approached him for an alliance, the two decided to deal with Chen Bin together.

However, Chen Bin's strong work performance and Zeng Pengchao's favor made direct interference difficult, leaving them stuck for the moment.

The next morning, while Chen Bin was engrossed in work, Shen Xue barged in without knocking.

"I told you not to invite Guan Kongcheng, but you wouldn't listen. And now look, we paid a premium to bring him over, and he's pulling this crap with us again!"

Seeing her fuming, Chen Bin asked in confusion, "What's going on?"

Shen Xue handed her phone to Chen Bin. "See for yourself."

Glancing at the screen, Chen Bin immediately noticed the headline: *Guan Kongcheng takes another swipe at certain entertainment channels!*

As "Entertainment Weekend" grew in popularity, many viewers left comments requesting to see Guan Kongcheng.

Despite Shen Xue's protests, Chen Bin decided to invite Guan Kongcheng for the greater profits.

Unexpectedly, after taking the money, Guan Kongcheng lashed out at Yanxi Station online, tarnishing its reputation.

Just then, a knock came at the door.

Seeing Xin Kalan enter, Chen Bin returned the phone to Shen Xue.

"I'll handle this issue. You go ahead with your tasks."

Shen Xue retrieved her phone, shot Xin Kalan a glare as she passed, and walked out without a word.

Xin Kalan, puzzled, turned to Chen Bin.

"What's wrong with Director Shen? She seems quite upset."

Chen Bin explained the situation.

Upon hearing the details, Xin Kalan was just as indignant.

"Chen Tai, in my opinion, such an artist doesn't deserve a second invitation."

Testing the waters, Chen Bin half-joked and half-prodded.

"If you ask me, Guan Kongcheng's behavior might have something to do with you."

Xin Kalan's eyes widened in shock.

"Are you saying I told him to act like this?"