The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official
Chapter 331: A Dilemma

Chapter 331: Chapter 331: A Dilemma

"Hiss..."

At the dinner table, Guo Baoming picked up a piece of braised pork with a smile and stuffed it into his mouth.

He chewed heartily, savoring it just as passionately as the woman beneath him was moaning.

This simultaneous action, carefree and joyful, yet Lin Fan felt a bit of a toothache.

Because at this moment, he had realized what he had previously overlooked: Even though he knew that the opportunity Zhu Defu gave him was fraught with dangers, he had focused solely on the opportunity, thinking it was a mix of danger and opportunity, or rather, that he saw the danger as a mere accessory to the opportunity, never considering that the opportunity was actually the bait leading him step by step toward the abyss.

"How about it, feeling uncomfortable?"

Guo Baoming smiled and set down his chopsticks, pointing at the grease at the corner of his mouth with a finger. The woman beside him immediately picked up a wet wipe, gently wiped it off for him, and then lowered her head to join the ongoing "lollipop" battle, the two tongues dancing back and forth in delight.

"A bit."

Lin Fan didn’t deny it. He was gradually becoming aware of the danger, reviving the previously overlooked concerns in his mind.

"Normal. First, you’re too young and have experienced too little; secondly, this old guy’s disguise is too good. Have you been getting too carried away by him lately, thinking he’s just an old man about to retire, benevolent and kindly, with a warmth, particularly looking after you as if you were a junior?"

Guo Baoming lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, then slowly exhaled.

These words made Lin Fan’s eyes widen in surprise. This was indeed his current thought, exactly since the day he was cooking in the kitchen with an apron on, repeatedly emphasizing how much he preferred cherishing moments with children around his knees, especially when Zhu Dan had come into the conversation. He truly had let his guard down and made a concession, not realizing the seemingly supportive intention masked a deeper scheme.

"Indeed so!"

Eventually, Lin Fan nodded. Thinking back, that evening the man had indeed been approachable, especially his doting attitude towards his daughter, which had instantly lowered Lin Fan’s guard.

"So, Zhu Defu is really a fox. He has already held a knife to your neck. You should know that many things in this world are deadly, especially those involving money; they can be fatal."

Guo Baoming flicked the ash of his cigarette, his smile continuing, "No one will help you for no reason, nor harm you without cause. Everything is driven by interests. Think about it, who doesn’t have pawns in their hands? Why would such a lucrative position fall into your lap? Just because you helped his daughter, does he really see you as a son-in-law? Don’t be too naive. To protect oneself, familial affection can be sacrificed, let alone someone unrelated like you, who serves as a living target. When there’s enough firepower, it’s the moment you lose your value."

"What does Mayor Guo think of me then?"

The conversation had been dominated by Guo Baoming, and to avoid being brainwashed further, Lin Fan, after a long silence, finally took the initiative to ask, a question that caught Guo Baoming slightly off guard, as he had not expected Lin Fan to be so direct.

"An opportunity."

Guo Baoming thought for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on his lips as he said, "You should know, your sitting at this table eating is entirely because I respect Chu Shihan. At the very least, you are her boyfriend now, and her connections reach up to the Provincial City. So rather than saying I’m helping you, it’s more accurate to say I’m helping myself, because if you rise, I naturally benefit as well."

"Where did Chu Shihan go exactly?"

Since the matter was already laid out, Lin Fan did not bother to beat around the bush anymore. After a brief romance with him, she had mysteriously disappeared, which seemed very odd.

"Of course she went back to the Provincial City. The connections behind her don’t want you two to get too close, as it would affect their judgement of you. So many of your actions now are being monitored by people from above."

Guo Baoming did not hide this fact, and his smile hid much meaning.

"Since people from above are watching, why are you still dining with me?"

Lin Fan glanced at Xu Jiaojiao, who was still earnestly serving him, while Guo Baoming’s body shuddered visibly, clearly affected by the two women.

"Don’t take it too seriously. Being able to sit in a higher-up position requires deep understanding of human nature that not everyone can grasp. These matters of men and women are merely physiological needs, and no one will expect you to remain chaste just because their daughter fancies you. They just need to evaluate whether you qualify to enter their family. If you do, you’ll be welcomed, and perhaps you’ll see a similar scene when you dine with your father-in-law."

Guo Baoming gave a faint smile, gave a knowing look, and the two women immediately crawled from under the table to the front of Lin Fan to join Xu Jiaojiao in their efforts. As three tongues joined the fray, the real battle had just begun.