The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

"Ah?"

Niu Yong didn't immediately understand Chen Fang's meaning.

He swallowed his saliva and said, "Don't be fooled by its size; actually, the income is not high, and there are a bunch of brothers to support. All things considered, we barely make about a million."

Chen Fang nodded his head.

He said, "The service tonight has indeed been quite good."

"That's all thanks to Lulu."

Niu Yong said.

Chen Fang glanced at Lulu.

He asked, "Does Boss Niu have any thoughts of expanding Tonight's Gatherings? The market in Wen'an City is vast; we could set up a similar establishment in several other counties. I guarantee the business would be very good."

"Chen... Director Chen is joking. I'm already overwhelmed with this one; where would I get the money for several more?"

"I will provide the funding, you handle the management, and we split the earnings fifty-fifty. How does that sound?"

Chen Fang's words made Niu Yong pause for a moment.

He asked, "You'll provide the funding?"

"Exactly, I will finance it. Let Zhang Cheng handle the oversight, and all you need to do is replicate the model here. Then, even if business in Jinde County is a challenge, wouldn't there still be greater opportunities elsewhere?"

Chen Fang said.

Niu Yong understood.

Chen Fang's meaning was this: just say the word, and I'll have a backup plan ready for you.

Moreover, this backup plan would be even broader than the current path.

"Director Chen... Director Chen, you're not joking, are you?"

Niu Yong asked.

Chen Fang gave a slight smile and said, "As long as Boss Niu agrees, the funds can be in the account by tomorrow."

It was like a pie falling from the sky.

Could such good fortune really exist?

Chen Fang was from the legitimate business side, and Zhang Cheng was from the underworld.

If he really partnered with these two men.

That would mean having a foothold in both the underworld and the legitimate world.

What kind of business could he not succeed in?

Taking a deep breath, Niu Yong said, "Alright, since Director Chen has spoken, I wouldn't be justified in making any more excuses. Director Chen, please, let's talk downstairs."

Having said this.

He told Lulu, "Prepare a tea room upstairs."

Lulu looked at Chen Fang, nodded her head, and turned to leave.

"Director Chen, if you really like Lulu, I might be able to..."

The two entered the elevator.

Before Niu Yong could finish, Chen Fang asked, "Why are you always so eager to hand over your own wife? Lulu is right, aren't you a man anymore?"

Niu Yong chuckled awkwardly.

He awkwardly said, "Actually, to be honest with Director Chen, Lulu isn't my wife. My family is back in my hometown."

"Then Lulu?" Chen Fang paused and asked.

Niu Yong scratched his head embarrassingly and said, "You know how it is with us folks from the underworld; who doesn't have a woman or two? She has a foul temper, fiercer than a man when she's angry, but she can manage well. So, I placed her here. That way, she has something to do, and she won't bother me when I'm out having fun."

Niu Yong meant to tell Chen Fang that Lulu was just his mistress.

In a secluded tea room upstairs.

Lulu had changed her clothes.

Just as Qianqian had said earlier, Lulu liked to wear red clothes, and even now, changed into a cheongsam, it was still bright red.

It was a sexy, tight-fitting cheongsam.

At the bust, there were two straps crossed over her neck.

The proud twin peaks left a deep valley at the bust.

The slit of the cheongsam was very high, nearly at the root of the thigh, showcasing legs that were hidden yet revealed, mesmerizing and soul-stirring.

She busily and skillfully prepared tea at the tea table.

Soon, a cup of Gongfu tea was ready.

She brought it over to Niu Yong and Chen Fang.

Lulu extended her hand toward the tea cup and softly said, "Please."

Chen Fang picked up the tea cup, took a sip, found the taste just right, and nodded slightly in approval.

Seeing Chen Fang satisfied.

A faint smile appeared on Lulu's face.

"Director Chen, not to deceive you, the incident with Wang Miaofang falling from the building was indeed handled by me."

Niu Yong sipped his tea and spoke.

Chen Fang shuddered.

Although he had long known this would be the outcome.

But when Niu Yong admitted to it, his nerves still tensed up.

"Who told you to handle it?"

Chen Fang asked.

Niu Yong took a deep breath and said, "Vice County Chief Pan Youde and your Vice Director of the Education Bureau, Qi Hui."

Just as expected.

Niu Yong told Chen Fang that the reason he had risen to prominence in Jinde County was because he often helped leaders handle disgraceful matters. He had a good relationship with Pan Youde. The brothel room at the Haos Hotel was also opened by his people.

"Brothel room? What do you mean by 'brothel room'?"

Chen Fang asked.

Niu Yong chuckled and explained, "Both Pan Youde and Qi Hui are quite lascivious characters, especially Pan Youde, who not only embezzles money but also sees himself as the emperor of the education system. Any woman he takes a fancy to within this system, he adds to his harem. It's said Niu Yong even keeps a booklet, which records the number of women he's slept with over the years, detailing their height, age, and measurements. This room was specifically used for sleeping with women."

The day of the incident.

Niu Yong received a call from Pan Youde.

Over the phone, Pan Youde told Niu Yong that someone had died in the brothel room and asked him to send someone to clean it up quickly.

Niu Yong immediately sent a subordinate there who cleaned up the room and erased all evidence concerning the two of them.

Listening to this.

Chen Fang still felt something was off.

He asked, "How did you have so much time? I heard that the police station arrived at the scene very early."

Niu Yong laughed and explained, "After the police station arrived, the criminal police team also arrived, and the criminal police took over the scene at that time. Naturally, my people then had enough time."

"Are you saying that the criminal police team delayed the time for you?"

Chen Fang asked.

Niu Yong nodded and explained, "Pan Youde has connections at higher levels. If he's in trouble, the whole chain of interests gets affected. Naturally, those above would protect him, so it's not surprising that the criminal police made their move."

Chen Fang roughly understood.

He asked, "Do you still have any evidence about those two?"

"No, everything has been destroyed. If there really is something, it's that my boy has taken the blame. But I can't admit to this; I don't want to end up in prison. I hope Chief Chen understands," Niu Yong said.

Having learned about the matter this far.

It was pretty much all clear.

Not only were Pan Youde and Qi Hui involved in this matter, but the principal of the Third Middle School, Qin Shou, also played an important role.

It seemed that if he wanted to unravel this matter, he had to start with Qin Shou.

Having settled on this plan.

Chen Fang stood up.

He said, "Mr. Niu, thank you for telling me the truth. I, Chen Fang, keep my word; I will have someone contact you tomorrow. Please ask your wife to put in some effort regarding the opening of the branch store."

The last sentence was addressed to Lulu.

Lulu stood up as well.

She reached out her hand proactively, saying, "Director Chen, rest assured, I will do my best to handle this matter."

"Good, then I will take my leave first."

Chen Fang finished speaking.

He turned and left.

By the time he returned to his residence, it was already midnight.

He opened the door and saw that all the lights in the living room were on.

Chen Fang shivered, thinking, could that young lady already be able to walk?

Just as he was about to go to her bedroom to check.

Creak.

The door to Xiao Ting's bedroom opened.

A woman came out, not Xiao Ting, but Xiao Xiao.

"Vice Mayor Xiao..."

Chen Fang hesitated for a moment, then remembered, today was already Friday.

His head buzzed.

Thinking it was a significant issue, Xiao Xiao must have found out what he had done to Xiao Ting. Was he in big trouble now?

People kindly let you stay at their home.

Yet you harm their daughter.

No matter how you put it, it's indefensible...