The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

After listening to Cui Liansheng's analysis.

Chen Fang burst into laughter.

He said, "Secretary Cui, your analysis could also apply to Song Keyun. The victim is a female police officer; couldn't he be even less likely than Qi Kang?"

Cui Liansheng felt a bit embarrassed.

He scratched his head.

And said, "Secretary Chen, if you put it that way, both could be possible. Who are you planning to investigate first?"

Chen Fang smiled slightly.

And said, "Neither. I plan to take an unconventional approach from a tricky angle."

Cui Liansheng knew.

At this moment, Chen Fang already had an idea.

Eight o'clock in the evening.

Cui Liansheng had just left the front door.

When a woman bounced into Chen Fang's living room.

First, she grabbed an apple from the coffee table and then plopped down, gnawing at it in big bites.

"Why do you act like a starving ghost every time you come here just to eat?"

At this moment, Chen Fang came down the stairs and saw Xiao Ye on the sofa, asking.

Xiao Ye grinned and said, "Nonsense, you're a city leader; your fruits must be free of pesticide residues. I can eat them without worry."

"Alright, alright, pack up this plate of fruits and take them all back with you later."

Chen Fang joked.

Upon hearing this.

Xiao Ye suddenly hesitated to move.

She paused, then put the half-eaten apple back on the coffee table, saying, "If you're going to say something like that, I don't dare eat any more. You officials are full of schemes; if I take your stuff, who knows what you'll make me do with it."

With a "snap".

Chen Fang tossed a stack of money onto the coffee table.

He asked, "What about this?"

A tidy sum of ten thousand yuan.

Xiao Ye's eyes lit up instantly.

She snatched up the money, licked her fingers, pulled out a note, and held it against the light to check if it was genuine.

After confirming it was real money.

She was just about to stuff it into her pocket when she hesitated and asked, "What do you want me to do this time?"

"Help me buy something."

Chen Fang said.

Xiao Ye sighed in relief.

Asked, "What do you want to buy? Tell me."

Chen Fang reached into his pocket, pulled out a photo, and showed it to Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye took it, half believing, half doubting. After just a glance, she immediately returned the stack of money, waving her hand as she said, "Secretary Chen, Secretary Chen, I didn't realize. You're quite the player, huh? I'm just a respectable woman, and if I help you buy this stuff, how could I face anyone afterward?"

"Respectable woman? I didn't see that."

Chen Fang teased.

Xiao Ye snorted coldly.

And said, "I may love money, but I don't earn just any kind of money. I'm not buying this stuff. I'm afraid of losing face."

After saying this.

She tossed the photo back onto the coffee table.

What exactly is in this photo that even money couldn't tempt Xiao Ye to earn? Actually, it's not that scary.

The photo shows a table, on the table is a rope, and next to the rope are a whip, handcuffs, and various kinds of adult toys.

These items, some were taken from the body of the deceased Qiu Feihong, and others were gathered from the room where the corpse was found.

The reason Chen Fang wanted Xiao Ye to buy these items for him.

Was to determine the source of these toys.

Finding the point of sale of these adult toys might yield some unexpected findings.

"Ah! Looks like our Xiao Ye has been living quite well lately, not even earning money. It's alright, it's alright; if you don't want to earn, I'll find someone else."

Chen Fang said with a sarcastic tone.

He put the ten thousand yuan back onto the coffee table.

At that moment, Xiao Ye's expression began to twist, her eyes fixed directly on the money.

Finally, just as Chen Fang was about to put it back into his pocket, she couldn't hold back any longer and stepped forward, snatching the money away and stuffing it into her own pocket without a word, saying, "It's not that I can't go buy it, but I have one condition. You have to go with me!"

"Why do you need me to go with you?"

Chen Fang asked.

Xiao Ye blushed and said, "You want a woman like me to buy this stuff? How does that look to others? If we go together, the shopkeeper won't think it's strange."

She did have a point.

Plus, going personally would give a more accurate read of the situation.

With Xiao Ye's "cover," the investigation wouldn't risk exposure.

Thinking of this, Chen Fang nodded and said, "Alright, I'll go with you!"

"Wait, wait!"

Just about to leave.

Xiao Ye suddenly stopped him.

"Now what?"

Chen Fang asked.

Xiao Ye hesitated, seemingly having a difficulty to express.

"Spit it out!"

Chen Fang urged.

Xiao Ye took a deep breath and finally said, "The money... it's not enough, too little..."

Chen Fang was shocked, his mouth agape.

He asked, "What are you saying? Not enough money? Xiao Ye, don't push it too far; hiking the price isn't a good habit."

Hearing this, Xiao Ye also got anxious.

She complained angrily, "What do you mean by that? Do you think I'm like those women you find on the street? Asking me to do something like this, and you only give a beggar's wages?"

"Then how much do you want?"

Chen Fang asked.

Xiao Ye thought for a moment.

Gritted her teeth and said, "At least a hundred thousand."

"A hundred thousand, are you crazy? Do you think I'm out of my mind? Or do you think my money grows on trees?"

"I'm not like them; I... I'm a virgin... My first time, can't it be worth a good price?"

Xiao Ye's face flushed as she yelled at Chen Fang.

Chen Fang was dumbfounded.

He thought for a moment and suddenly understood.

He asked, "You didn't think I want you to buy these things and use them on you, did you?"

"Isn't that it?"

Xiao Ye asked.

Chen Fang sighed in relief.

He said, "Of course not. I just need you to accompany me for the purchase... How do I explain this? In short, it's strictly buying, understand?"

Xiao Ye's face turned red down to her neck.

At this moment, she wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

Sulking, she muttered, "Who told you not to make it clear from the start? How should I know what you wanted those things for..."

Upon hearing this.

Chen Fang suddenly moved closer to Xiao Ye's face.

Almost touching nose to nose.

This sudden move startled Xiao Ye, freezing her in place, afraid to move an inch.

"Wh... what are you doing?"

Xiao Ye asked nervously.

Chen Fang smirked and asked, "You're a virgin? Really?"

"Of course, why would I lie to you?"

Xiao Ye hastily explained.

Chen Fang looked at her dismissively and said, "Then how come you were teaching Gu Mengsheng? Where's your experience?"

This time, Xiao Ye's face reddened even more.

Her body trembled slightly.

Holding her breath, she exclaimed, "I may not have eaten pork, but haven't I seen pigs run? I haven't had a relationship with a man, but I've watched plenty of Japanese romance action films, so what? Is that not okay?"