Chapter 64: The Cunning Bureaucracy

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Chapter 64: Chapter 64: The Cunning Bureaucracy "Lin Fan," Zhu Defu said, "I called you here today, firstly, to clear up some misunderstandings. Although it’s all hindsight now, some things need to be made clear. Initially, I was going to arrange for you to hang your name in Lianhua District and then gradually promote you, but Zhu Defu got there before me and even set me up. For now, I can’t give you more support." Guo Baoming grabbed Ms. Liu’s hair and swung it back and forth with force. It was clear that this setup caused him pain, while Lin Fan could only try to appear calm. If Guo Baoming knew that the physical evidence was provided by him, that would spell trouble. "The second thing," Guo Baoming said, "is to talk to you about the ways of the world. Although you’re not in office yet, you’ll be a leader in the future. As an Elder, I must remind you that people have two faces: the outer one, no matter how beautiful, is meant to deceive others—just like Ms. Liu here, a top nurse at the hospital. Who would know she’d be so bold in private? So, to judge a person, you need to look at their second face. If you see through it, you are a real dragon among men; if you can’t, you will become a prisoner beneath the steps. Of course, there’s also one more important point." Guo Baoming smiled and said, "There are no good or bad people in this world, only those who are good or bad to oneself. Clear this up, and your future is bright. If you can’t, then you’re doomed to remain at the bottom, never advancing further in your official career." "Thank you for your guidance, Mayor Guo." Lin Fan looked at the sordid scene before him, but his thoughts were already elsewhere. The world views that Zhu Zhixuan shattered a few days ago were once again broken apart by Guo Baoming today. Even with some realization, Lin Fan found himself truly at a loss. He was no longer clear about who had given him what he had experienced today. "Tonight’s events will give your little head something to ponder for a while..." Guo Baoming picked up the petite Ms. Liu and pressed her onto the dining table, then he raised his hand and fiercely slapped her smooth, plump buttocks twice, listening to her screams before he mounted and took his position. Turning his head to look at Lin Fan, he said, "Everyone has a demon inside them. It’s about when you control it and when you release it. Only when you master this can you become someone who controls power. Well then, I’ll play with Ms. Liu first. If you don’t want to join in, feel free to leave." At this moment, Guo Baoming seemed like a devil gone mad, venting wildly on Ms. Liu’s delicate body. The relentless assault caused her eyes to roll back, and her unrestrained screams echoed in the spacious private room. "I’ll take my leave first." Lin Fan stood up and glanced once more at the two still in their fierce embrace, then walked out of the private room. It wasn’t until the door closed slowly behind him that he breathed a sigh of relief. It must be said, this banquet had deeply stirred his emotions, and the image of Guo Baoming, previously seen as lecherous and greedy, was now blurred. As Guo had said, it didn’t really matter who was good or bad, but rather who was better for oneself. Leaving the private dining room, Lin Fan returned to his car, took a cigarette, and took several deep puffs. Despite his full preparation, he was still hit hard by Guo Baoming’s blow. At this moment, all the people he had come into contact with surfaced in his mind, including those women with whom he had shared intimacy. In an instant, their smiles seemed overwhelmingly greedy, their eyes upon him like those on a juicy piece of meat. "Feng, I miss you so much." "I’m home already, but Da Gui and I are sleeping in separate rooms. He doesn’t mind." "Jiaqi didn’t eat enough this afternoon, when are you coming back to feed her?" "Jiayi misses you. She’s playing with her toy." "Silly little brother, I’m feeling itchy..." "Master, do you need my service?" "There aren’t many guests at Tianhou Hotel tonight, I miss you." On the phone, one after another ambiguous and entwined messages danced before his eyes, but Lin Fan, after being stimulated by Guo Baoming, really didn’t feel like responding. These people all had unclear and unspoken intents towards him, and at this moment, the image of Zhu Zhixuan appeared in his mind. If he had to compare, perhaps her feelings for him were a bit more sincere. Thinking about the days ahead, when he could live at home again, he resolved as a beauty from the same village, she deserved a good understanding of his capabilities. Beauty is always an escape for men, and the thought sparked the fire that Guo Baoming and Ms. Liu had kindled in him. However, not wanting to meet with those intimate friends for the moment, Lin Fan hailed a cab and headed straight for the bar, looking to test his own charm amidst spending money on pleasures. Entering a relatively large bar, Lin Fan walked in with the raucous music surrounding him. He ordered a cocktail at the bar and leaned there. Wherever his gaze landed, whether in the booths or on the dance floor, there were beautiful women. But ultimately, his eyes landed on a small free table not far away, and to his surprise, there was someone he knew.

Chapter 64: The Cunning Bureaucracy

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