The bathroom was steamy, and the bathtub above him radiated heat. Soaking in the bathtub filled with hot water, he felt so comfortable that all his pores were about to open up. Chen Xing was enjoying this relaxing moment. Squinting his eyes, Chen Xing wasn't used to the glare of the light.
Sounds of movement could be heard coming from outside the bathroom. Footsteps that were almost inaudible approached the bathroom. The glass door of the bathroom was gently pushed open. Chen Xing felt the dazzling light slowly disappear as if it was blocked by something. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Yang Hong standing in front of him in a black veil.
It's almost the New Year, and your husband is still traveling the world? Chen Xing's lips curled up. Looking at Yang Hong, he thought that Yang Hong had the potential to be like He Li.
Hmph, who said it wasn't. Except for the time when he came back from Dad's sixtieth birthday party, he ran out again, saying that business was more important. Yang Hong snorted. Speaking of her husband, she didn't have much affection for him. Anyway, they met on a blind date. After meeting each other, they felt good about each other and quickly got married. After getting married, she quickly got pregnant. Life was like a clockwork, orderly and calm. There were no ups and downs, and there was no passion.
Yang Hong was even surprised that the two of them were able to maintain a good relationship under such circumstances. No one had ever taken the initiative to say that such a love life was meaningless. The two of them seemed to be very used to such a state. They maintained this marriage, but they also pursued their own lives. Sometimes, Yang Hong didn't know if she should be sad or happy when she thought about it.
On the night of your father's sixtieth birthday party, I saw your husband. He wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and looked like a gentleman. Chen Xing laughed. Yang Hong's husband gave off a good first impression. He was fair and clean like a scholar. Chen Xing didn't know why such a person didn't care about a beautiful wife at home and liked to stay outside all year round. Perhaps it was because of the saying, you don't care about what you have, but what you can't have is always the best.
Mayor Chen. Nowadays, the word 'gentlemanly' was a bit out of the scope of a compliment. When some people talked about gentlemanly, there was a hidden meaning behind it. 'Gentlemanly scum.' Could it be that Mayor Chen was cursing his husband in disguise? Yang Hong chuckled. She slowly squatted down and leaned against the edge of the bathtub. She dipped one hand into the water and gently scooped up the water to wash Chen Xing's body.
I'm not that wicked. Chen Xing smiled. After having sex with someone else's wife, it would be rude of him to scold that person for being a gentleman. Chen Xing would not do such a thing.
I had thought that Mayor Chen liked to do that kind of immoral thing. He had made someone a cuckold, but he still had to righteously scold them. Yang Hong burst out laughing.
I don't have a strong sense of righteousness, but you have a clear conscience. Chen Xing looked at Yang Hong mockingly.
Why can't I feel at ease? In this day and age, men are allowed to indulge in debauchery outside, but women have to follow the three obediences and four virtues at home? Yang Hong curled her lips in disapproval. She wasn't a casual woman, but she didn't agree with some traditional ideas. Marriage was about both parties, and it couldn't be maintained by just one party. If her husband could fool around outside, why should she keep her chastity? She was not casual, but she was a woman with great ambition for power. She was willing to sell her body for a high price. She would not feel any guilt because of this. Society was unfair. As long as one did not commit murder, arson, or other illegal activities, if one could obtain it with one's own ability, why would one care about the means?
What you said made sense. Chen Xing smiled and nodded. Didn't you say that you learned some professional massage techniques and specially called me out to enjoy it? I'm looking forward to it. I hope you are not a dabbler.
Then, Mayor Chen, please enjoy my newly learned massage techniques. After you're done, don't forget to give me a review. Yang Hong giggled. She stood up and stepped into the bathtub.
Mayor Chen, I'll massage your temples to relax your brain so that you don't have to think all day. Yang Hong walked behind Chen Xing and said, "Go ahead.
I'll see what techniques you've learned. " Chen Xing smiled and closed his eyes to enjoy the massage.
Seeing that Chen Xing closed his eyes again, Yang Hong gathered her thoughts and decided to focus on massaging Chen Xing's temples. It was not easy to ask Chen Xing out today. Yang Hong naturally wanted to seize the opportunity to perform in front of Chen Xing.
This is a technique I learned from my masseuse at the spa. Tonight is the first time I'm trying it out. I'll show you my skills. Yang Hong smiled as she massaged. Actually, she was not very familiar with the technique. She was just applying what she learned.
She's using me as a guinea pig. Chen Xing gave a noncommittal smile. He did not have much hope in the first place. Both parties knew what Yang Hong was thinking when she asked him out. The massage was just an excuse.
Other people would not even have the chance to be her guinea pig. Yang Hong laughed softly and massaged Chen Xing's temples. She felt that his sitting posture was not easy to massage. Yang Hong smiled. Mayor Chen, why don't you rest your head on my lap? It'll be easier that way.
Sure, whatever. Chen Xing nodded nonchalantly and asked Yang Hong to sit at the back.
The two of them changed positions. Yang Hong massaged Chen Xing for a while and asked casually, Mayor Chen, I heard that there will be a change in the appointment of a batch of officials before the two sessions. Is that true?
Who told you that? Chen Xing opened his eyes a little and glanced at Yang Hong.
No one told me. I was just asking casually. Yang Hong smiled. Mayor Chen, you haven't answered my question yet. Are there going to be a change in the appointment before the two sessions? Is our Ministry of Education within the scope of the adjustment?
It's not time yet. I can't give you an answer even if you ask me now. Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. He did not answer.
It's going to be soon. It'll be after the New Year. Mayor Chen, can you give me some information first? Yang Hong persisted in her questioning. Her eyes flashed with an indescribable light. For a woman like her who was extremely ambitious for power, what was more important than getting rid of the "deputy" from her title?
That would be after the New Year. Chen Xing glanced at Yang Hong. The city would not be able to study this issue so quickly.
Oh. Yang Hong nodded her head in disappointment. She did not know if Chen Xing was brushing her off. However, since Chen Xing had said so, Yang Hong could not continue asking. It would be counterproductive to arouse Chen Xing's disgust. Thinking about what she heard in the afternoon, Yang Hong's eyes lit up. She smiled. Mayor Chen, I heard that you arrested the son of Secretary-General Deng of the Provincial Party Committee this morning?
Who was the one who said that? Chen Xing's eyes suddenly opened. A glint flashed across his eyes.
This matter is not a secret. I also heard people talking about it. I guess I only found out about it later. Yang Hong smiled. She was obviously very interested in this matter. She, who had a strong desire for power, was very excited when she heard about the clash of powers. Mayor Chen, you are too domineering. Even Secretary-General Deng has to lower his head to you. Tsk tsk, you are too manly.
Chen Xing frowned. He did not listen to the rest of Yang Hong's nonsense. The first part of Yang Hong's words alerted him. You said that this matter has already spread?
Yes, when I passed by Chief Ma's office, I heard him talking to Deputy Chief Pan about this. I think there should be many people who know about it. Yang Hong nodded.
Yang Hong's words made Chen Xing's brows furrow even tighter. Deng Yi must have been holding back a bellyful of anger after being slapped in the face by him. This incident had spread so quickly. If he were Deng Yi, he would probably be even more furious. How could he not be angry when such a shameful incident was known by everyone?
Mayor Chen, what's wrong? Yang Hong saw Chen Xing's dark face and could not help but ask.
Nothing. Chen Xing shook his head. He hoped that someone was not deliberately spreading this matter. Although this kind of matter could not be hidden, it was abnormal for it to spread too quickly. He hoped that he was overthinking. But on second thought, even if someone was deliberately spreading this matter, it would only make his relationship with Deng Yi worse. His relationship with Deng Yi was already like fire and water. Why would he care about this? Thinking up to this point, Chen Xing could not be bothered to think about it anymore.
Yang Hong, I think your technique is even worse than a dabbler's. Feeling Yang Hong's hands massaging his temples, Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. "Why don't you massage my shoulders instead?" he thought.
Alright then, look at how hard I tried to massage you, and I actually got such an evaluation. Mayor Chen, you are too heartless. Yang Hong pouted and acted coquettishly in front of Chen Xing.
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At a tea house near the hotel, the Deputy Chief of the Provincial Education Department came to a small private room. There was already a middle-aged man sitting inside. There was a newspaper on the coffee table in front of the man. When he saw Kang Jicheng enter, the middle-aged man nodded slightly at him.
Calling me over in the middle of the night, I hope you won't disappoint me. Kang Jicheng glanced at the man, his face full of dissatisfaction. He did not touch the newspaper on the table. He was having dinner with a friend, and his friend had even brought two women over to accompany him. He hinted to Kang Jicheng that it was a 100% decent family, and whether he could hook up with them or not would depend on Kang Jicheng's abilities. Kang Jicheng had a few drinks and was ready to make a move on the woman he had his eyes on. In the end, he received a call from the middle-aged man. Kang Jicheng did not want to come, but the other party said that it was very important. Kang Jicheng had no choice but to rush over. At this moment, his face was filled with impatience.
Yang Hong went to the hotel tonight, and I waited outside her room for a while. Then, I saw a man enter Yang Hong's private room. The middle-aged man said calmly.
Oh, who is it? Did you take a picture? Kang Jicheng's eyebrows twitched, and he looked at the man anxiously. I finally found out who it is. I don't believe that the b * tch, Yang Hong, wouldn't steal a meal. I finally caught her.
I didn't take a picture. I just pretended to be a staff member and walked around the corridor. There was nothing to hide in the corridor. If I took a picture, I would be discovered. The middle-aged man shook his head. Although I didn't take a picture, I knew that man. Look at the newspaper on the table.
Newspaper? Tsk, do you have nothing better to do? You still have the mood to ask me to look at the newspaper? Kang Jicheng did not know whether to laugh or cry. You actually know that man? Hurry up and tell me who he is.
I was going to tell you, but you just didn't have the patience to listen. The middle-aged man curled his lips. The first page of the newspaper, the picture on the right. Look at it yourself. It's that man.
Oh? Kang Jicheng looked at the man in confusion. His mouth was muttering about the newspaper, but his hands were not idle. He picked up the newspaper and looked at it carefully. It was the Nanzhou Evening News. Kang Jicheng was even more confused. When he saw the picture on the right side of the first page, Kang Jicheng's hands trembled, and he almost threw the newspaper on the table.
You … Are you sure? Kang Jicheng's eyes widened.
There's no mistake. You have to believe in my professionalism. As a private detective, it's impossible not to have sharp eyes. The middle-aged man smiled. Although I didn't take a picture, I definitely won't make a mistake.
It's actually him. Kang Jicheng's face darkened. The picture was of Chen Xing. Knowing this result, Kang Jicheng was not excited at all. On the contrary, he felt a chill in his heart. This time, he seemed to have shot himself in the foot.
I think I've already helped you complete the task. Have you paid the other half of the money? The middle-aged man ignored Kang Jicheng's thoughts and directly asked for the remaining money.
You didn't even take a picture, and you still have the cheek to ask me for the remaining money? Kang Jicheng stared at him.
Mr. Kang, I'm sorry. That's not what we agreed. As long as I help you find out who Miss Yang has an affair with, you have to pay the money, right? The middle-aged man and Kang Jicheng looked at each other. He wasn't afraid that Kang Jicheng would go back on his words. As a private detective, how could he be afraid of trouble?
Kang Jicheng stared at the other party for a while, but in the end, he was defeated. He did not want to offend these unruly people, especially these private detectives. Each of them hid in the dark, appeared and disappeared mysteriously, and had a lot of tricks up their sleeves. Kang Jicheng really did not want to fall out with them for a little money.
Alright, I'll give you the rest of the money, but it'll be tomorrow.
I came in a hurry and didn't have time to withdraw the money. Kang Jicheng shook his head and said. I'll take another task. If you help me take a picture of them together, I'll pay you separately.
Sorry.
I won't take this task. You just have to pay the previous money. I don't dare to take the next task. The middle-aged man refused. What a joke. He already knew that the man was the city's Mayor Chen. How would he dare to get involved? It was true that he wasn't afraid of trouble, but he didn't want to get himself into such big trouble. If something happened in the future and he was found out, how could he, a private detective, be more powerful than the state?
You … Kang Jicheng was furious. In the end, he didn't know what to say. It was also his fault that he didn't make it clear when he signed the agreement. It was too late to regret now.
Mr. Kang, then you can transfer the money to this account tomorrow. I won't make this trip again. The middle-aged man gave Kang Jicheng an account number and stood up. Mr. Kang, you're welcome to look for me if you have other business in the future. See you later.
Looking at the middle-aged man walking out, Kang Jicheng's face turned pale. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't. The man had made it clear that he didn't want to take this task. Kang Jicheng couldn't do anything about it.
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