The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 117 Next Steps

Chapter 117: Chapter 117 Next Steps

Ji Yang was driving the car, with Chu Shuyuan asleep in the back seat, drained of all her strength.

After the fervent encounter just now, Ji Yang realized that a sphere of energy was forming in his Dantian.

This was something he had researched after he started writing online fiction. Three inches below the navel lay a region called the Dantian, which was exactly where Ji Yang felt the energy within him resided.

For reasons unknown, as the ball of energy grew larger, his strength during those intimate moments became overwhelming; he could last for a long time without any issues.

What also took Ji Yang by surprise was that perhaps due to an abundance of Yang energy, his junior seemed to be undergoing a second development, growing stronger than before.

As the car moved, Ji Yang glimpsed Chu Shuyuan in the rearview mirror and a smile spread across his lips.

An hour later, Chu Shuyuan finally came around and sighed, "After being with you, how can I ever marry someone else?"

"Are you still thinking about marriage?"

"You don’t know the situation with my family. Many people are married, but they lead separate lives without any love."

"Why marry at all, then?"

"For the family’s needs. We benefit from the family’s support, we have to give back in return, and sometimes it becomes unavoidable."

"Is there a family arranged for a marital alliance?"

Ji Yang was well aware of such matters and was mentally prepared. He wasn’t the type to recklessly pursue love for love’s sake.

Besides, Ji Yang had lost faith in such romantic ideals.

At that moment, Ji Yang thought of Qian Yongping and his girlfriend.

He hadn’t made contact recently and was unsure about their current situation.

Chu Shuyuan, hearing no response from Ji Yang, thought he was displeased with the idea of her marrying someone else. She said, "Don’t worry, even if I marry, it won’t be real. I will still be yours."

"Can this situation be changed?"

"It’s very difficult, almost impossible."

Both fell silent.

Ji Yang drove on, thinking he still wasn’t strong enough and needed to strive and climb higher.

Sometime later, Chu Shuyuan said, "This time I’ll introduce you to more people. They could be beneficial for your next steps in development."

"Thank you, sis."

"You still act so formal with me."

After a while, Chu Shuyuan spoke again, "Your strength keeps increasing with each encounter; even I can’t handle it. If you can find a woman, then do so. I don’t mind."

"Let’s focus on getting the work done first."

Chu Shuyuan was quite satisfied with Ji Yang’s attitude. She said, "Don’t worry too much about work. I’ve almost arranged everything. As long as there are results from this new rural construction, we both will achieve great things. Actually, the Chu Family just needs an excuse. Once the construction project gets some publicity, my path for promotion will open. And once I rise, naturally, you can rise too."

Ji Yang didn’t object to a woman helping him. Everything he had was a result of this woman’s help. Without Chu Shuyuan, he couldn’t imagine where he would end up. Not taking hold of a powerful connection would be foolish.

Chu Shuyuan continued, "Some provincial and city leaders will attend this time. The Chu Family is making significant investments and naturally wants these people to share the benefits. Just stick with me."

Ji Yang understood. The Chu Family’s ten-billion investment could pull many people into their orbit, which would be a considerable resource.

"Won’t you let those from the county participate?" Ji Yang inquired.

Chu Shuyuan replied, "Don’t worry about them. Compared to the Chu Family, they are not important. As long as their backers gain benefits, that’s enough. After this matter, there might be some changes in the county leadership."

"Will you take a position?"

"I won’t."

"After doing so much, how can you not take a position?"

"Sometimes, rising doesn’t need to be step by step. Once I have this achievement, I could transfer to work in some provincial department. Getting promoted in rank and being less conspicuous, then taking a leadership position after gaining rank—that’s the safest path to advancement."

Ji Yang felt he was learning. He had never had such insights before.

As if to tutor Ji Yang, Chu Shuyuan added, "Whether in the county or township, being in charge seems glamorous, and you hold power. Outsiders think it’s impressive, but to us scions of great families, those positions are not essential. Positions below the city level are not necessarily required for us. We have money and influence. Vying for power could make us targets of scheming. If trapped, rising becomes difficult. It’s safer to find a quiet place to transition, raise your profile discreetly, and then get promoted. That’s the safest path up."

After thinking, Ji Yang shook his head, "That’s the big family strategy. Us grassroots can’t do that. We just have to struggle."

"Indeed, your situation is different, and so are the ways to rise. Your own effort is one aspect, and I will help you."

Ji Yang said, "All I need to do is cling to your coattails."

"Humph. Are you saying my legs are thick?"

Ji Yang laughed and replied, "Very thick, big sturdy legs."

"Oh, so now you’re criticising me!"

"Impossible. I could play with those legs for a lifetime and never grow tired of them."

Chu Shuyuan said, "Once I transfer to the province, you better come visit me often."

"Of course, once the roads improve, it’ll be a quick trip."

The two continued driving, talking and laughing together.