The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Raising the speech manuscript was intended to let everyone know.

This manuscript was left behind by Qi Hui, and the ink on it had naturally nothing to do with himself.

Furthermore,

the name Pi Yanping wasn't read by him.

It was Pan Youde who mentioned it.

By explicitly claiming that he had just taken office today, Chen Fang made it clear that the list had nothing to do with him, not a single bit. This way, even if something were done about Pi Yanping later, it wouldn't be Chen Fang's own face getting slapped.

Realizing this, Pan Youde's face turned the shade of a dark bruise.

He had originally thought Chen Fang was young and lacked intelligence, but now it seemed that this man should not be underestimated.

The "welcome beating" meticulously designed by him had been given back to himself by Chen Fang with a "slap."

This feeling, it was genuinely uncomfortable.

Since it was a public setting,

Pan Youde could only swallow the bitter pill in silence.

The meeting ended.

It was already past twelve.

A group of people had a quick meal at the school cafeteria.

After lunch,

Xiao Xiao and her party were about to leave.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Xiao suddenly suggested she wanted to visit the county education bureau.

Who could dare to say no when the deputy mayor made a request?

A mighty procession once again moved to the county education bureau.

This surprise visit threw the staff of the education bureau into a frenzy, followed by another tedious round of ceremonial receptions.

Xiao Xiao said, "Director Chen, may I sit in your office for a bit?"

Xu Ting and the others were about to follow along.

Xiao Xiao said, "Director Xu, why don't you all take a casual look around? I'd like to have a chat with Director Chen."

"All right, Deputy Mayor Xiao."

With the leader speaking thus, Xu Ting could only nod and stop in his tracks.

The two entered the office one after the other.

Pan Youde asked with some confusion, "Director Xu, did Deputy Mayor Xiao and Director Chen know each other before? Why do I feel like they're quite familiar with each other?"

Upon hearing this,

Xu Ting glared at Pan Youde and said, "Comrade Youde, don't inquire about the leaders' affairs. Don't you understand such a simple principle?"

"Yes, yes, it was my slip of the tongue."

Pan Youde could only retreat sulkily.

He cursed inwardly, "Probably just a flirty woman, she must've seen Chen Fang as young, maybe she's feeling itchy down there?"

Of course,

such thoughts he could only keep to himself, as he didn't have the guts to say them out loud.

This was also Chen Fang's first time entering his own office.

Truth be told, although the education bureau's building was quite old, the office was still tidily kept.

"Deputy Mayor Xiao, please take a seat. I'll have someone get you some water," offered Chen Fang.

Before Chen Fang could move,

Xiao Xiao waved her hand and pointed to the seat opposite her, saying, "No need to fuss, let's talk business. Come, take a seat."

Chen Fang took a seat.

Xiao Xiao eagerly asked, "You mentioned before that there's a cure for my menopause, tell me in detail, what should I do?"

It was evident,

She was very concerned about her condition.

Chen Fang thought for a moment, then asked, "Deputy Mayor Xiao, may I ask you a few private questions?"

"How private?"

Xiao Xiao inquired.

Chen Fang replied, "Very private, involving your personal life."

Xiao Xiao pondered for a moment before speaking, "Then ask, if I can answer, I will."

Chen Fang nodded.

He asked, "First question, what is Deputy Mayor Xiao's sex life like?"

"Uh..."

She probably didn't expect Chen Fang to drop a bomb right at the start.

Her face blushed, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Is this question important?"

"Very important, to make a diagnosis, I must know the answer."

Xiao Xiao hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's not very regular, but on average once a month there is."

Once a month?

This answer clearly surprised Chen Fang.

A forty-year-old woman should be at a time of greatest need. Once a month was obviously too infrequent.

But nonetheless, it was better than nothing.

"When was the last time?"

Chen Fang continued to inquire.

Xiao Xiao's face became even redder.

Even as a deputy mayor, being asked such questions by subordinates was somewhat embarrassing.

But she was desperate to cure her ailment.

She steeled herself

and thought for a moment before saying, "It must have been at least two months."

"Oh, next question, Deputy Mayor Xiao, um..., that area... your pubic hair, have you noticed any hair loss recently?"

When he asked this question,

Chen Fang also felt a bit embarrassed.

He stammered as he inquired,

taking Xiao Xiao by surprise.

She responded awkwardly, "It seems so, before it used to be quite... quite lush, but recently when changing pants, I've frequently noticed quite a lot of hair falling out."

Hearing this answer,

Chen Fang nodded and said, "Although I can't be one hundred percent certain, I can basically deduce that Deputy Mayor Xiao is suffering from premature ovarian aging."

"Premature ovarian aging? Is it serious?"

Upon hearing this response, Xiao Xiao asked anxiously.

Chen Fang shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be very serious, it's within the treatable range, it's just that... it's just that..."

"It's just what?"

Xiao Xiao asked.

Chen Fang hesitated and then said, "Deputy Mayor Xiao, as you know, this issue can be somewhat troublesome to treat. Of course, it's not incurable. I suggest that Deputy Mayor Xiao visit a reputable gynecology hospital first. If you really can't find any other solution, then coming to me is also an option."

"You mean to say, you can treat this condition?"

"I can, but given gender differences and privacy issues, if you were to have me treat it..."

Chen Fang didn't finish his sentence,

but Xiao Xiao understood.

Treating such a problem should indeed be left to a professional gynecologist.

Surely she couldn't disrobe in front of a strange man, right?

Xiao Xiao pondered for a moment.

Then she said, "Alright, thank you, Comrade Chen Fang."

"Deputy Mayor Xiao, you're too polite."

With that

Xiao Xiao stood up, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then left.

The county delegation escorted the city delegation to their car, and by the time everything quieted down, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon.

As soon as the inspection team left,

Pan Youde quickly followed suit.

Not long afterwards,

Qi Hui hailed a taxi at the door and disappeared to an unknown location.

About half an hour later,

Qi Hui stopped in front of a building, looked around, and then walked straight in.

Over the door of this building hung a large sign that read "Tonight's Gathering Bath City."

Qi Hui walked into an elevator with practiced ease.

The elevator ascended to the eighth floor before stopping.

After exiting the elevator,

a young man approached him respectfully.

Qi Hui asked, "Has the person arrived?"

The young man nodded and replied, "They've been waiting for you."

Qi Hui took out some cash from his pocket, handed it to the young man, and instructed, "Guard the door; don't let anyone in."

"Sure thing, boss."

The young man, having received the money, was naturally grinning from ear to ear.

Qi Hui walked into the changing room.

After undressing, he grabbed a towel and entered the steaming bathhouse.

In the luxuriously decorated bathhouse, there was a man reclining by the pool's edge, a steaming towel over his face, looking utterly contented.

Upon hearing footsteps,

he sat up,

removed the towel, and said with self-mockery, "I've played hawks all my life, and today a hawk pecked me back."

The speaker was Pan Youde.

Qi Hui entered the water beside Pan Youde,

and sycophantically said, "Leader, with your words, today it was clearly that coquettish Xiao Xiao who helped him. Once she left, I don't think Chen Fang will be able to stir up much more."

Pan Youde nodded and angrily said, "I will one day press down that bitch Xiao Xiao harshly beneath me, damn it, a dog catching mice, meddling in others' business, it's obvious she just wants to go against me."

Seeing Pan Youde becoming angry,

Qi Hui turned and snapped his fingers.

From behind the curtain, Pi Yanping emerged, carrying a tray.

On the tray were two wine glasses filled with cocktails and some fruit.

"Director Pi, for your issue, the leader has swallowed an insult today, how do you plan to handle this matter?"

Qi Hui demanded sternly.

Pi Yanping, looking subservient and eager to please, grinned and said, "Everything has been arranged, everything's in order, I'll make sure both leaders will be satisfied..."