The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Fan Gaoteng said, "Just now, many people saw it, and Mei Shikang even publicly mocked Xi'er, saying… saying…"

"Saying what?"

Zhao Shoujiang asked.

Fan Gaoteng paused for a moment and said, "He said that in front of their Mei Family, you simply don't measure up."

These words made Zhao Shoujiang somewhat angry.

He snorted coldly and said, "This guy Mei Shikang is becoming more and more outrageous. It seems, it's time for me to give him a lesson."

"Old Zhao, my point is, this is an opportunity. Since Mei Shikang has already turned against Chen Fang, our plans will be even easier to carry out now."

"You mean to let Mei Shikang handle this matter?"

Fan Gaoteng nodded and said, "The Zhang Wei'an we found last time was simply inadequate, having neither brains nor background, but now it's different. After all, Mei Shikang has powerful backers, and even if he's no match for Chen Fang, we don't need to lift a finger. Others will deal with him naturally, won't they?"

These words began to tempt Zhao Shoujiang.

He furrowed his brows and nodded.

He said, "It's just a shame Xi'er has to suffer."

"One who aims to achieve great things should not bother with trifles. It's not too late to compensate her once you have ascended to a better position."

Under Fan Gaoteng's encouragement, Zhao Shoujiang nodded.

He said, "Let's do as you suggest. Arrange it, and I'll meet with Mei Shikang tonight."

"Alright, I'll arrange it now."

Seeing Zhao Shoujiang's agreement made Fan Gaoteng very happy.

Half-past seven in the evening.

Hilton Hotel.

When Fan Gaoteng led Mei Shikang into the private room, Zhao Shoujiang was already waiting inside.

One was a deputy county head, and the other was just a deputy director of the Safety Supervision Bureau.

Their positions couldn't exactly be described as worlds apart, but there certainly was a gap.

However, Mei Shikang seemed not to regard Zhao Shoujiang at all, pulling over a chair and sitting down directly.

With his arms crossed, he said, "Deputy County Head Zhao called for me because of the incident at the Safety Supervision Bureau today, didn't you?"

In face of such impudence,

Zhao Shoujiang did not get angry.

He smiled and said, "Yes!"

"Since it's about that, I won't bother explaining. I indeed said things I shouldn't have, but those were words said in anger. If Deputy County Head Zhao takes offense, then there's nothing more I can say."

"Shikang, I think you've misunderstood. I never got involved with your affair with Xi'er, and I won't start now. I came here this time just to talk to you about Chen Fang."

"Chen Fang?"

Initially, Mei Shikang seemed indifferent.

But the moment Chen Fang's name was mentioned, he visibly tensed, and his crossed arms loosened.

"Yes, Chen Fang. I don't care whether you and Xi'er end up together, but he definitely can't be with her."

Zhao Shoujiang said.

This statement seemed to strike home for Mei Shikang.

He angrily slammed the table.

He said, "Chen Fang and I are irreconcilable enemies. That little punk, I'll sort him out sooner or later."

Hearing this statement,

Zhao Shoujiang and Fan Gaoteng exchanged glances.

Fan Gaoteng quickly stood up, poured a glass of wine for Mei Shikang, and said, "Director Mei, there's no need to wait. Right now, at the Safety Supervision Bureau, there's a matter you could use to easily deal with Chen Fang, and moreover, deal him a harsh blow."

"Oh? What is it?"

Mei Shikang inquired.

Fan Gaoteng gave a slight smile.

He said, "I've heard that Tiancheng Garden has started work again?"

Mei Shikang jerked in surprise, his eyes suddenly alight with joy.

He gave a thumbs up to Fan Gaoteng and said, "Brilliant, Fan is truly brilliant, haha… Chen Fang gave me a whole day of frustration, but now my mood has finally improved. Come, let's drink…"

The previously tense atmosphere

suddenly became lively.

There are some things that only need to be suggested, no need to spell them out completely.

Clearly, Mei Shikang already knew what he had to do next.

The room was filled with the clinking of glasses, and the wine had flowed freely three times around.

Zhao Shoujiang patted his belly and said, "Shikang, I forgot to take my blood pressure medication before I left the house today. My head is feeling a bit fuzzy now, so I'm going to head back first."

"Uncle Zhao, let me see you out!"

A pleasant mood brought out a touch of politeness in Mei Shikang.

Zhao Shoujiang stopped him as he stood up, saying, "You young people, why head home so early? Have a few more drinks with Manager Fan. Who knows, maybe Manager Fan will have some other activities planned for you later?"

"Oh? Hahaha... Alright, then I'll follow Uncle Zhao's advice."

After giving Fan Gaoteng a knowing look, Zhao Shoujiang pushed open the door and left.

"Director Mei, now it's just the two of us, and drinking like this isn't much fun anymore. How about we go somewhere else to find some joy?"

"Sure, I'll leave it to Manager Fan to arrange."

The two men chuckled and hooted as they went out the door.

A few minutes later.

The car stopped in front of the Night Paris.

"KTV? What's so fun about this place?"

For Mei Shikang, such places were all too familiar, and he had long since lost interest in them.

Fan Gao gave a sly grin and said, "Director Mei, don't worry, I have everything arranged. Today, I'm going to show you something different."

"Oh? Something different?"

"Of course, otherwise why would it be worth Director Mei's personal visit?"

Nobody dislikes being buttered up.

Fan Gaoteng had ingratiated himself with Zhao Shoujiang using this very tactic.

It was naturally not a difficult task to take care of Mei Shikang.

Under Fan Gaoteng's lead.

The two entered a luxurious private room.

Mei Shikang, with his legs crossed, took a seat and looked around before saying, "Isn't this the same as any other place? What's the difference?"

Fan Gaoteng responded with a secretive smile, "You'll find out soon enough, Director Mei."

Having said that.

He snapped his fingers.

The private room's door opened.

Four staff members came in carrying a long piece of wood covered with a red cloth.

The plank was quite long, about seven or eight meters, and stood about one meter eighty in height.

It was placed directly in front of the two men.

"What's all this about?"

Mei Shikang asked with evident interest.

Seeing him intrigued, Fan Gaoteng quickly snapped his fingers again.

The door of the private room opened once more; with the plank obstructing the view, Mei Shikang could not see what was behind it, but he sensed that someone had moved behind the plank.

Once everything was in order.

Fan Gaoteng pointed at the plank and said, "Director Mei, do you want to lift the red cloth and see what's behind it?"

"Me?"

Although Mei Shikang asked the question, he was already feeling quite eager to try.

"Of course, you should do it personally."

Fan Gaoteng made an inviting gesture.

Mei Shikang let out a laugh and said, "Then shall I do the honors?"

"Please!"

Fan Gaoteng said respectfully.

Mei Shikang left the sofa, walked up to the red cloth, and rubbed his hands together.

Quite clearly, this air of mystery had piqued his curiosity enough.

He placed his hands on the red cloth.

And with a forceful yank.

The scene that appeared before him instantly made his eyes shine brightly.