Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 56 Beauty's Schemes

According to the schedule, Xu Youwei attended the city's political and legal work conference.

This meeting was held in Qingyan County.

Qingyan County is one of the four counties under the jurisdiction of Longcheng City, and it is also the county farthest from the urban area of ​​Longcheng City.

Accompanied by Wu Zhiyuan, Xu Youwei arrived at the reception room near the venue ahead of time.

As soon as he entered, Tao Sizhong, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, greeted him with a beaming smile and warmly extended his hands: "Secretary Xu, you've arrived. Your personal attendance at the meeting demonstrates your high regard for political and legal work."

Tao Sizhong spoke in a clichéd manner, his voice loud and clear, his smile amiable, as if the two were close comrades-in-arms.

Xu Youwei put on a formulaic smile and shook hands with Tao Sizhong: "Comrade Sizhong, political and legal work is very important, as it concerns the overall situation of development and stability. I definitely have to attend this meeting to listen to everyone's opinions and also say a few words to encourage our comrades."

Tao Sizhong nodded repeatedly: "Secretary Xu is right. With you personally overseeing and guiding us, we have even more confidence!"

Tao Sizhong's gaze fell on Wu Zhiyuan, who was behind Xu Youwei.

The thought of Wu Zhiyuan and Lin Keke being together that night filled him with rage, but he also felt a sense of unease because Wu Zhiyuan had secretly filmed him molesting Lin Keke.

His face was grim, and he wished he could send the kid to jail.

Tao Sizhong had a history of sending innocent people to prison, and he was quite adept at it.

"Secretary Tao, hello," Wu Zhiyuan greeted him, his voice calm and neither humble nor arrogant.

He greeted Tao Sizhong for two reasons. First, it was a matter of etiquette. Tao Sizhong was a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, and he was Xu Youwei's secretary. It would be impolite not to greet him in public, and it would give others a handle to use against him.

Secondly, and more importantly, it is a gesture, a silent declaration—that Wu Zhiyuan is upright and honest, and is not afraid of Tao Sizhong's tyranny.

Tao Sizhong snorted coldly. Although he couldn't say much in public, his dissatisfaction with Wu Zhiyuan was evident.

Before the meeting began, the leaders entered the reception room one after another.

Xu Youwei and Tao Sizhong, along with other city and county leaders, talked, while Wu Zhiyuan and the secretaries of several other leaders waited in the rest area.

At this moment, a graceful figure walked over; it was Liang Dandan, deputy section chief of the Comprehensive Section of the Municipal Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

Today she was wearing a well-tailored navy blue business suit, with exquisite makeup, a gentle smile, and a cup of tea in her hand.

Wu Zhiyuan had met Liang Dandan once before due to work-related matters.

His initial impression of Liang Dandan was that she was beautiful and somewhat aloof, but today, she didn't seem aloof at all.

"Secretary Wu, hello! Please have some tea." Liang Dandan gently placed a cup of tea on the coffee table in front of Wu Zhiyuan, her voice soft and warm.

Wu Zhiyuan immediately stood up and politely accepted the gift, saying, "Thank you, Section Chief Liang, you're too kind."

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

I once heard Lang Wenping say that Liang Dandan and Tao Sizhong had a close relationship.

On one occasion, when Tao Sizhong went to Haihe County for research, Liang Dandan accompanied him.

It is said that at night, Liang Dandan sneaked into Tao Sizhong's room.

Of course, these are all rumors, but rumors are not all baseless.

For example, there were rumors that Tao Sizhong's son, Tao Yong, was gay, and the rumors were quite detailed.

In fact, Lin Keke later confirmed that Tao Yong was gay.

This is similar to some rumors circulating in society; while many are false or only partially true, a considerable portion is true.

Does Liang Dandan have any ulterior motives in taking this initiative to show goodwill?

One should always be wary of others.

Wu Zhiyuan felt a chill run down his spine; he knew he had to be careful when dealing with people like Liang Dandan from now on.

"Where is Secretary Wu from? He doesn't sound like a local." Liang Dandan began trying to build rapport by asking personal questions.

"I'm a local from Longcheng, my home is in Haihe County," Wu Zhiyuan replied concisely, without elaborating.

"Haihe County is a wonderful place, with beautiful mountains and clear waters. I've been there a few times," Liang Dandan said with a slight smile.

Wu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Yes, there are some scenic spots in Haihe County that are worth visiting."

Liang Dandan then asked, "Secretary Wu is too modest. By the way, with your busy work schedule, what are your hobbies? Like exercising, reading, or something?"

"I enjoy sports, especially running and swimming. I've been quite busy lately, so I haven't been swimming as much, but I'm still going for my morning runs."

The meeting is about to begin.

Both of them entered the venue.

Xu Youwei gave a report, which was drafted by Wu Zhiyuan, and Xu Youwei made few changes.

As staff members, Wu Zhiyuan and Liang Dandan sat together.

The faint scent of her perfume was delightful.

After the meeting, Liang Dandan took the initiative to start a conversation again.

"Secretary Wu, Secretary Xu's report is inspiring and points out many deep-seated issues. The draft is really well written!" she said with admiration.

"It was Secretary Xu who set the direction; I only did the text editing work," Wu Zhiyuan responded modestly, attributing the credit to his superiors.

Liang Dandan smiled and said, "Secretary Wu, you are too modest! There are indeed some problems in our municipal political and legal system. Secretary Xu has really hit the nail on the head this time. I hope it can truly touch some people and bring about change."

Wu Zhiyuan adopted the standard "official response" format, with a calm tone but vague content: "Yes, I believe that under the strong leadership of the Municipal Party Committee and through everyone's joint efforts, the work of political and legal affairs will surely make new progress."

According to the itinerary, Xu Youwei stayed overnight in Qingyan County and went to a town for on-site research the next morning.

This town has many highlights in its political and legal work. For example, it has broken through the "last mile" of grassroots legal education and explored a "one-stop" mechanism for resolving disputes.

We checked into the Qingyan Hotel that evening.

Around 9 p.m., Wu Zhiyuan received a phone call in his room.

Upon hearing this, it turned out they were asking if I wanted special services, saying the girl was absolutely beautiful and a student working part-time.

Wu Zhiyuan promptly hung up the phone.

Lust is a double-edged sword.

These kinds of door-to-door services are not just about money and sex; they may involve a "honey trap," or the police may subsequently show up at your door.

The "honey trap" has now been upgraded.

The old version involved a group of burly men suddenly barging in while the man was having sex with a woman in a hotel. This version has a fatal flaw: if the police are called, the man can easily turn the tables and kill the women.

The new version is impossible to guard against; one person can take you down, and even if you call the police, you still can't escape the fate of being forced to step on a sewing machine.

This woman is usually someone you meet through blind dates or online chat. As the relationship develops, you naturally want to meet in person, and when you do meet, she'll have a few drinks.

You ask her to go to a hotel, and she seems to be playing hard to get. During deeper conversations, she might unconsciously scratch you and leave marks on her body with your fingernails.

The next day, she texted me saying that she had blacked out the night before and scolded me for doing that kind of thing when she was not sober.

The other person doesn't seem angry; they seem to be flirting. If you're not careful and reply with a few words, these scratches and chat logs will become evidence.

Either pay compensation until the other party is satisfied, or once she calls the police, not even a miracle can save you.

Around 10 p.m., Liang Dandan sent a message.