The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official
Chapter 144 Who Has a Useful Husband?

Chapter 144: Chapter 144 Who Has a Useful Husband?

In the bustling mall, Lin Fan followed behind the two people, but his mind had already started to ponder.

He had only thought it was Zhu Dan’s invitation, but the appearance of Ke Yunan forced him to reconsider the issue.

After all, County Magistrate Luan insisted on dragging him into the work of receiving for investment attraction, which involved balancing interests from various aspects. Ke Yunan’s sudden appearance was not something he could take lightly; it seemed that he had to do some more digging later on.

While he was still contemplating how to inquire with Zhu Dan, his phone suddenly rang. Looking at the unfamiliar caller ID, Lin Fan pressed the answer button, "Who’s this?"

"Lin Fan, it’s me, Guo Baoming. This is my private number; save it!"

From the phone, Guo Baoming’s voice came through, causing Lin Fan to freeze again.

"Understood, Mayor Guo. Do you have any instructions?"

"Nothing much, there’s a dinner tonight, and I wanted you to come with me. You shouldn’t have a problem with that, right?"

Guo Baoming’s tone seemed like a question, but it effectively cut off any retreat for Lin Fan.

"No problem, of course no problem. I will definitely be there on time."

Lin Fan didn’t want to become a casualty in the power struggle between Guo Baoming and Zhu Defu, so he quickly agreed, and at this juncture, the sudden invitation really made him agonize; it turned out that wielding authority was indeed troublesome.

Zhu Dan and Ke Yunan laughed as they shuttled through the dazzling array of brand stores. The two, who hadn’t gone shopping for a long while, were thoroughly indulging themselves today, and as their guardian angel, Lin Fan not only had to carry bags but also had to give his opinions from time to time.

When Zhu Dan emerged from the dressing room, the outfit in front of him made Lin Fan’s mouth fall agape—a deep V-neck that intoxicatingly outlined her explosive and firm bust and a slightly cropped top that revealed her wheat-colored midriff, along with loose capri pants that hugged her rounded backside. The outfit was ordinary, but perfectly showcased her flawless figure.

"Come on, say something... What do you think?"

Seeing Lin Fan’s greedy look, Zhu Dan’s cheeks flushed with color. From childhood, she had been self-conscious about her large bust, so she always chose loose clothing to cover it up. Had it not been for Lin Fan’s suggestion, she would have never worn such clothes outside.

"It’s absolutely perfect. I’m about to have a nosebleed, the clothes are so great, not buying them would be a disservice."

Lin Fan gave a thumbs up to Zhu Dan.

"What exactly are you hard up for?"

Zhu Dan didn’t fully understand Lin Fan’s words, and he, grinning mischievously, leaned in to whisper in her ear, "It’s that thing you want to eat but are too scared to try."

"You...stop being disgusting!"

The touch on the back of her hand instantly made Zhu Dan flush with embarrassment and glare fiercely at Lin Fan. This guy was a downright rogue, always saying things that made her blush and heart race.

"Isn’t that the highest compliment for a beautiful woman?"

Lin Fan said with a wicked smile as he took Zhu Dan’s hand, "Ms. Dan, did you tell Mayor Zhu that you asked me out today?"

"Why would he need to know?"

Zhu Dan was startled but then caught on, "Don’t worry, I just invited you out for fun. This wasn’t my dad’s idea, and I’ve said before, I will definitely not act as his messenger."

"Then I’m overthinking it."

Lin Fan said with a smile, passing another outfit to Zhu Dan, who then headed into the changing room.

"Lin Fan, come here, I need to talk to you about something!"

Ke Yunan, emerging from the dressing room wearing a black evening gown, was radiant under the light with its silky texture. The body-hugging cut outlined her mature and graceful figure, and the bold one-shoulder design exposed her delicate collarbone and smooth shoulders. A ribbon cinched at the waist accentuated her slender midsection, and though the long dress concealed her long legs, it added stature to her entire form.

Before Lin Fan could fully admire the view, she decisively pulled him by the wrist to a quieter spot beside the changing rooms, making sure they could not be overheard before speaking up, "I’ve known Zhu Dan for many years and I’ve never seen her so demure around a man. It’s obvious she’s truly smitten, and moreover, she’s even considering divorcing for you!"

"Sister Nan, you might be mistaken. We really are just friends, and her divorce is just because Li Libo is useless, not because of me!"

Lin Fan quickly explained. Her divorce had little to do with him; at most, he was just a catalyst.

"How can you say that without conscience? Who’s to say who’s useful or useless as a husband? I haven’t divorced either, have I?"

Ke Yunan felt like she was inadvertently exposing herself and quickly changed the subject, "Let me warn you, if you like someone, just like them purely. Don’t mix in so many other thoughts. If you’re only trying to use Zhu Dan to get close to Mayor Zhu and advance your officialdom, I’d advise you to at least put on a convincing act. If you dare hurt Zhu Dan’s heart, forget your position as Deputy Mayor—even if you’re a County Magistrate or District Mayor, I can find a way to take you down!"

"I’m just curiously asking, Sister Nan, is your husband also an abstract painter?"

Lin Fan looked at Ke Yunan with nuanced curiosity, and with one sentence, she turned speechlessly dark in the face.

"None of your business!"