"Chen Xing, can't you give me face?" Zhang Ran looked at Chen Xing.
"Zhang Ran, it's not a matter of whether I give you face or not. If your friends want land, they can participate in the land auction through normal channels." Chen Xing shrugged and said calmly. "Nowadays, the state-owned land is sold through public bidding. I, the mayor, can't give it to whoever I want."
"Ha, although I don't work in the system, you don't have to use this method to fool me." Zhang Ran curled his lips.
"I'm not fooling you. I'm telling the truth. Why? Do you think it's normal for me to give the land to your friends in a illegal way?" "Zhang Ran, I don't think you're treating an old friend to dinner tonight. You're setting a trap for an old friend, aren't you?" Chen Xing looked at Zhang Ran expressionlessly.
"No, I can't bear such a big accusation. Besides, it's not as serious as you think." Zhang Ran said with a smile. "Okay, then let's not talk about this, lest you say I'm trying to harm you."
Zhang Ran smiled and poured a glass of wine for Chen Xing. "For the rest of the time, we'll just eat and talk about romance instead of business. Is that okay?"
Glancing at Zhang Ran, Chen Xing smiled calmly. "It's best to just eat and talk about the old days."
The waiter of the hotel served the dishes one after another. In the spacious room, there were only Chen Xing and Zhang Ran, but the table was full of sumptuous dishes. Chen Xing couldn't help frowning. "There are only two of us. Isn't it a waste to order so much food?"
"Since I'm entertaining you, of course, I have to make it more sumptuous. Otherwise, how can I express my hospitality?" Zhang Ran said with a smile. "Come on, let's have a toast first. We haven't had a drink for a long time, right?"
"We haven't had a drink for a long time." Glancing at Zhang Ran, Chen Xing clinked glasses with him and took a sip.
"Look at you, a man, but you're still so slow when drinking. I've already finished my glass, but you've only taken a sip." Seeing that Chen Xing had only drunk a little, Zhang Ran pursed his lips and rebuked him.
Although this red wine isn't easy to get drunk on, it has a strong aftereffect. If you drink it so quickly, you'll easily collapse later. Chen Xing shook his head.
What are you afraid of? Even if you get drunk, you are the only one here. Even if someone takes advantage of you, it will be you. Zhang Ran smiled charmingly and leaned towards Chen Xing. Chen Xing could see her naked body under the suspenders skirt. Zhang Ran didn't care. She put one hand on Chen Xing's shoulder and gently blew the smell of alcohol on Chen Xing's face.
What are you doing? Chen Xing raised his eyebrows. Smelling the fragrance on Zhang Ran's body, Chen Xing felt both familiar and strange. Zhang Ran seemed to be using the same perfume as when she was in college. He used to be so familiar with the smell, but after so many years, it became strange again.
"Nothing. We've lived together for two or three years in college, and we've been honest about each other's bodies. I just put my hand on your shoulder, and you feel uncomfortable?" Zhang Ran said with a playful smile.
Hearing Zhang Ran's words, Chen Xing's face froze and he couldn't say anything to refute.
"Ahem, college is college. Now we've got our own families. It's better to be self-respecting." Chen Xing coughed slightly and moved his body without a trace.
"You've got a family, but I'm still single." Zhang Ran smiled slightly. "I almost forgot that your wife is so beautiful. As a woman, I'm also ashamed of my inferiority. No wonder you're not attracted to me."
Zhang Ran smiled charmingly and suddenly changed the topic. But don't you men always eat from the bowl and look at the pot? No matter how beautiful your wife is, doesn't she still like to eat from outside? What's the saying of you men? Oh, it's called keeping the red flag at home and the colorful flag fluttering outside. Don't you have other women outside? "
"Zhang Ran, you've crossed the line. If you're just talking about old times, we can continue this meal. But if you're like this, I have to leave." Chen Xing frowned. It was not that he was not attracted to beautiful women, but he didn't want to have that kind of interaction with Zhang Ran anymore.
"Men always say one thing but mean another." Zhang Ran snorted. Although she said that, she didn't continue to flirt with Chen Xing.
Zhang Ran poured himself another glass of wine and said with a smile, "Chen Xing, I'll be staying in Jiang City for a long time in the future. Let's get together more often."
Zhang Ran's words made Chen Xing frown. "With our friendship, can we get together more often?"
Chen Xing shook his head calmly and picked up some food. Since he was here, he couldn't go back hungry.
In the following time, the two chatted about some unimportant things. Zhang Ran was still the arrogant Zhang Ran, and his words became more and more unscrupulous. His character made Chen Xing feel even more disgusted, but he didn't show it on the surface.
Under Zhang Ran's repeated invitations, Chen Xing only drank a few mouthfuls of wine and refused to drink more.
After staying for more than half an hour, Chen Xing also left, saying that he had something to attend to.
"Time is really merciless. After so many years, we've become strangers to each other." After seeing Chen Xing off, Zhang Ran stared at Chen Xing and smiled calmly.
"Haha, I've been wanting to say this since I graduated." Chen Xing glanced at Zhang Ran and twitched his mouth.
After finishing his words, Chen Xing didn't stay any longer and turned to leave.
Watching Chen Xing's figure disappear into the elevator, Zhang Ran's lips curled up slightly. With a smile on his face, he seemed to be looking at his prey.
"This Chen Xing, it seems like he's not easy to talk to. You and he are old lovers, but he didn't even pretend to talk to you." Suddenly, a voice came from the side. A woman walked out of the private room next door.
"This is more interesting. I really want to challenge him again and see if I can take him down again." As Zhang Ran spoke, he spread out his fingers and made a clenching gesture, as if he wanted to hold Chen Xing in his hand.
"Ran Ran, don't play yourself into it." The woman teased. "It'll be interesting then."
"Hmph, let's see who plays who." Zhang Ran raised his head proudly. "Let's get down to business. It won't be so easy to get the land on Jiangling Street."
"When will your mother be transferred to Jiang City?" The woman frowned.
"I don't know yet. There's no 100% news yet. My mother can only say that she has an advantage over other candidates and has already won. But you also know that before the results of this kind of personnel appointment come out, anything can happen." Zhang Ran said helplessly.
"Well, we still have to work hard on Chen Xing. Even if your mother can really be transferred here, if the land is given to someone else before she comes, our efforts will be in vain." The woman said.
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