The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Gu Jingshu's skin was already delicate, and now it glistened with droplets of water.

The feeling of caressing it was even more slippery.

Chen Fang started at her neck, and gently scrubbed little by little.

When his hands covered her breasts, Gu Jingshu moaned, closed her eyes, and seemed to be enjoying it.

The soft and bouncy touch made Chen Fang unable to stop.

After lingering for a while, he began to explore further down.

From her waist devoid of any extra flesh to her peach-like buttocks.

Gu Jingshu could no longer bear it and nestled against Chen Fang's chest, her whole body limp as if her spirit had been stripped away.

"Shall we go to the bed?"

Chen Fang whispered.

Gu Jingshu shyly nodded her head.

Chen Fang stood up directly from the bathtub, not minding the splashing water, lifted Gu Jingshu in his arms, and carried her into the bedroom, tossing her onto the cozily decorated round water bed.

Looking at the alluring body before him.

Just as Chen Fang was about to move, Gu Jingshu pressed him down underneath her, murmuring, "Let me dry you off."

The words had barely fallen,

when she opened her mouth and extended her red tongue.

She began to lick every part of Chen Fang dotted with droplets of water.

Unexpectedly, her so-called "drying off" was with her own lips.

The warmth and softness brushed over every inch of Chen Fang's skin, the sensation as if every pore was opened and breathing—it felt unbelievably clear.

Staring at the body sprawled before him.

Chen Fang took a deep breath and then pounced on her.

Slightly parting her legs, he drove straight in...

Afterward,

Chen Fang gently stroked Gu Jingshu's heaving chest.

Seeing her content expression, he smiled and asked, "How was it? Did it feel good?"

"Mm!"

Gu Jingshu responded softly.

"With you... it's too comfortable, I find I can't bear to leave you anymore."

Gu Jingshu said.

Chen Fang kissed her forehead and said, "Silly girl, if you can't bear to leave, then don't leave. What's the matter? Found someone you like?"

"What are you talking about?"

Gu Jingshu coquettishly punched his chest.

Muttering, "You probably don't know yet, do you? There's already talk that I'm going to be transferred in the next few days."

Boom!

Like thunder from a clear sky.

The previously calm Chen Fang suddenly sat up and asked, "When did this happen, how come I didn't know?"

"County Mayor Sun has talked to me about it. The City Organization Department intends to transfer me to the city health bureau to serve as the deputy director."

As she spoke these words, Gu Jingshu's voice began to choke up.

"But that's good news, what's there to be unwilling about?"

Chen Fang asked, puzzled.

Gu Jingshu also sat up, hooked her arms around Chen Fang's neck, and said, "If I go to the city, I'll certainly be busier, and who knows when we'll be able to meet again?"

Chen Fang laughed openly,

and said, "Silly girl, I thought you were being transferred out of the province or even out of the country. We are both in Wen'an City, it's not that far away, there will always be a chance to meet. This is good news, we should be happy about it."

"But... but I can't bear to part with you."

Gu Jingshu's voice was lingering, and she held onto Chen Fang's hand even tighter.

"It's the same old saying, people strive for higher places and water flows to lower ones. At your age, stepping into a vice-director level position means you surely have a boundless future. If our love lasts for a long time, how can it matter to meet just day by day?"

Chen Fang's reassuring words finally made Gu Jingshu feel somewhat better.

She leaned close to Chen Fang's ear and softly asked, "So you won't leave me, right?"

"Of course not, how could I bear to let you go."

Chen Fang teasingly uttered a phrase, his fingers began toying with the red beans on her.

An itching sensation surged again.

Her face turned red.

She asked, "Can I ask for it one more time?"

Chen Fang pressed her down beneath him and said, "You can have it ten more times..."

The date was scheduled for three days later.

Gu Jingshu received the notice from the city.

She was relieved of her duties as the Director of the Changming County Health Bureau and was reassigned to serve as the Deputy Director of Wen'an City Health Bureau.

On the same day.

Another piece of news blew up within the County Party courtyard.

There were rumors from the city that Xu Lianyun was going to be transferred as well.

Upon hearing this news, Chen Fang seemed to detect an unusual hint.

First Gu Jingshu, then Xu Lianyun—both women had significant connections to him and had provided substantial help in his career. If this was sheer coincidence, it seemed a bit far-fetched.

It wasn't long before,

Chen Fang was called into Li Duming's office.

When he pushed the door open, Xu Lianyun was also sitting inside.

"Did you hear? Chief Xu is going to be transferred."

Upon entering, Li Duming immediately got straight to the point.

Chen Fang nodded, glanced at Xu Lianyun, and asked, "When did this news come out?"

Xu Lianyun, looking worried, said, "It's the suggestion from the City Organization Department, and it's going to be discussed at the standing committee meeting today. The specific direction hasn't been set, but it's very likely that she'll be appointed as the County Deputy Secretary of Yingyang County."

A promotion is good news.

Just like Gu Jingshu.

But seeing their furrowed brows,

Chen Fang figured he had an idea of what was going on.

He asked, "Leader, what are you worried about?"

Li Duming let out a long sigh and said, "Chief Xu hasn't been in her position for long and has been primarily focusing on the Fuguang Town Tea Cooperation project. Logically, her position wouldn't be shifted in such a short time. Now, with this sudden transfer order, it's obvious that someone is pulling strings from behind."

Chen Fang asked, "Are you worried that Lv Yifeng might be making a move?"

Li Duming nodded.

He said, "After Tan Yandong's death, Lv Yifeng must think that my restraint is gone. It's inevitable that he would support Sun Shenru. The last police incident from the city bureau revealed that when Sun Shenru faced a setback, and now by transferring Chief Xu, it's clear he wants to cut off my right-hand men."

"I don't think it's Mayor Lv's doing."

Chen Fang stated.

Li Duming was startled and asked, "Why not?"

Chen Fang, squinting, spoke leisurely, "Lv Yifeng acknowledged Tan Yandong's capabilities and believed he could suppress you. But regarding Sun Shenru, he doesn't know him very well. Moreover, the last incident proved that Sun Shenru gained no advantage in his encounters with you. Under these circumstances, he wouldn't exert such an effort to help Sun Shenru. Even if he were to offer help, it would only be superficial and symbolic. Although he is the mayor, actually dedicating resources to promote a deputy division-level cadre involves balancing various interests—it's not something done at will. Leader, do you think Lv Yifeng is the kind of person to bet blindly?"

"Mr. Li, I think Secretary Chen's words make sense."

Xu Lianyun interjected from the side.

After a moment of thought, Li Duming asked, "So, you're saying that Chief Xu's transfer is entirely a routine move?"

"No, it most certainly is not. I suspect someone else is acting behind the scenes. Chief Xu has no faults and has ongoing work to attend to. A lateral transfer doesn't make sense; only a promotion would be viable. Of course, their intention, as we speculated, is to weaken your influence as well."

Chen Fang said confidently.

"Someone else, then? Who could that be?"

Xu Lianyun asked.

Chen Fang shook his head and said, "We don't know yet, but once the transfer order is issued, we will soon find out."

Indeed.

The officialdom is where secrets abound.

Yet sometimes, secrets cannot remain hidden.

Especially with matters as public as this.

In both confrontations with Sun Shenru, Li Duming had the upper hand.

Sun Shenru was not one to easily admit defeat, and having been back for so long without mentioning past grievances—as if they'd never happened—Chen Fang had previously warned Li Duming that Sun Shenru might be biding his time for a significant move. Now the prophecy had come true, just as expected.

With a sigh,

Li Duming said, "We can only play it by ear now. Ah Fang, help me escort Chief Xu."