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Chapter 222 - 222 213 210 Spreading the News

222: Chapter 213 Chapter 210: Spreading the News 222: Chapter 213 Chapter 210: Spreading the News “Do you like it?” Ye Chen, wearing an apron, stood beside Liu Momo.

“Brother Chen…” Liu Momo’s eyes were moist as she threw herself into Ye Chen’s embrace.

A man doing so much for her, Liu Momo didn’t know what to say.

She felt fortunate that heaven had treated her so well: when her father passed away, she had her loving mother; and when her mother passed away, she had such a wonderful Brother Chen!

When God closes a door, He opens a window.

“Do you not like it?” Ye Chen asked anxiously.

“No, I love it!” Liu Momo wiped her tears and said, “I love it so much!”

“That’s good!” Ye Chen nodded and said, “After we eat, I’ll take you back to your place, help you pack your things, and then you can move in and live with Brother Chen!”

“Okay!” Liu Momo shyly nodded her head.

The house was tidied up by Liu Momo so neatly and was spotlessly clean, with clothes hanging all over the balcony.

What Liu Momo couldn’t understand to this day was why there were two women’s underwear hidden in Brother Chen’s cabinet—and they were black and white lace underwear at that.

Liu Momo, her face blushing, stared at the two pairs of underwear in the cabinet, thinking to herself, could it be that Brother Chen likes lace underwear?

With that thought, Liu Momo immediately decided to go shopping for some the next day.

“Momo, time to eat!” Ye Chen called out.

For his first time cooking, the meal was nothing short of lavish—there was beer-braised duck, spicy chicken, and twice-cooked pork…

several dishes in total.

Just as they were about to eat, there was a knock at the door.

Ye Chen opened it to find Da Xia and Haozi standing there sleazily.

As the door opened, they couldn’t help but sniff vigorously, saying, “My goodness, so the aroma of the beer-braised duck was coming from here.

Brother, we’re in for a treat!”

“Why are you guys here?” Ye Chen was startled and asked in confusion, “How did the task I assigned you go?”

“Oh, the task’s all done.

We’ve brought the two kids back from Hong Kong,” Haozi glanced at Ye Chen and then said, “Lingzi’s mother asked you to visit the orphanage some day soon, to really thank you.

You’ve been a great help to her!”

“Let’s leave it at that, I’ll visit the orphanage next time to see her!” Ye Chen smiled and said, “Come on, join us for the meal!”

“We’ve been waiting for you to say that!” The two rubbed their palms eagerly.

“You two better wash your hands first!” Liu Momo immediately glared at them.

Da Xia and Haozi were startled and then grinned, saying, “Yes, ma’am, Sister Momo!”

Pfft…

Liu Momo burst out laughing, finding solace beside Ye Chen from the mental anguish.

The world was full of such wonders.

The four of them enjoyed the meal immensely, especially as they watched Da Xia and Haozi vigorously competing for the dish of beer-braised duck, which delighted Liu Momo even more.

Ye Chen drank beer and ate spicy chicken, occasionally serving Liu Momo slices of spicy chicken too.

Liu Momo found the meal Ye Chen cooked exceptionally delicious.

“Brother Chen, the food you make is so tasty!” Liu Momo smiled sweetly, her eyes twinkling like crescent moons in the sky.

“Eat more if you like it!” Ye Chen said lightly.

“Brother, your cooking skills are really top-notch, no doubt about it!” Da Xia, holding a large bowl, voraciously ate.

Haozi couldn’t help but give a thumbs up as well, being more refined compared to Da Xia.

…

Ye Chen killed Liu Wenxiu, yet remained unscathed.

This news spread widely in Jianghuai City, which infuriated Liu Jiangqiu.

“Who exactly is spreading this news!” Liu Jiangqiu was furious.

The widespread dispersion of this news was definitely not good news for him.

Moreover, from today’s situation, it seemed that some people under his command were getting restless, possibly planning to switch allegiance to Jiang Zhonggen.

“Secretary Liu, if you ask me, Jiang Zhonggen must be the one spreading this news!” The secretary hastily approached and said, “Jiang Zhonggen wants to turn the tables in a battle, and this time, he has a perfect opportunity.

To turn the tables, he first needs to tarnish your reputation, which gives him the chance to make his move!”

“Hmph, Jiang Zhonggen!” Liu Jiangqiu gritted his teeth and said, “Toppling me won’t be so easy.

Just you wait, I will turn the tables eventually!”

Political struggle is always insidious and ruthless, swathed in all manner of conspiracies and schemes.

Jiang Zhonggen is a veteran in the political arena, and Liu Jiangqiu is certainly no novice.

Both wield substantial influence—the former clutching the top position, wielding the power to issue orders, while the latter controls the Jianghuai Party, holding top positions in various departments with the power to obstruct those orders.

The battle between them is unquestionably detrimental to the people of Jianghuai City.

However, in China, political struggles are not a matter of one or two days.

Not just in the political field, even in ordinary private enterprise offices, there is plenty of backstabbing.

It’s in the Chinese nature, a deep-seated national characteristic.

Chinese people love to struggle.

Borrowing someone else’s words, one Chinese person is a dragon, ten Chinese are ten worms.

Jiang Zhonggen has been busy at the grassroots level, earning the goodwill of the local people and even garnering support from a group of grassroots officials.

Although some department heads have not accepted his olive branch, Jiang Zhonggen believes his efforts are sufficient.

The people are water, officials are the boat; water can carry a boat or overturn it.

As long as he has a solid base of public support, his position will be secure.

To turn the tables, Liu Jiangqiu might have to wait a decade or two.

“Secretary Jiang, Mr.

Yan is here to see you!” Secretary Liu hurried into Jiang Zhonggen’s office.

“Yan Bu’er is here?” Jiang Zhonggen was startled, knowing that besides Liu Jiangqiu, Yan Bu’er was the next person he needed to target.

Yan Bu’er, the turncoat, had joined forces with Liu Jiangqiu to reveal his past bribes when he was about to be transferred, almost landing him in prison.

“Yes!” Secretary Liu nodded hastily.

“Hmph, let him in!” Jiang Zhonggen narrowed his eyes.

Then, Yan Bu’er hurried in, alone and unaccompanied.

Entering the office, tears streaming down his face, he said, “Secretary Jiang, I was wrong, I have wronged you, please forgive me!”

“Oh?

Which act are you playing, Mr.

Yan?” Jiang Zhonggen curiously looked at Yan Bu’er, saying, “It seems like you’ve done nothing to wrong me!”

“No, I was wrong.

I shouldn’t have trusted the old fox Liu Jiangqiu and handed some things over to him!

That’s why you suffered these past few days,” cried Yan Bu’er, tears flowing down his face.

Most people wouldn’t be able to tell he was acting, but having dealt with Yan Bu’er for a long time, how could Jiang Zhonggen not understand his intentions?

He smiled faintly and said, “Get up, it’s all in the past.

We can’t really talk about blaming or not blaming.

Standing in your position at the time, I believe I would have done the same.”

“Really?!” Yan Bu’er immediately rejoiced and said, “I never expected Secretary Jiang to be so wise and virtuous.

I, Yan, am truly ignorant.

I was foolish to have followed Liu Jiangqiu, that despicable villain!”

“Hehe…” Jiang Zhonggen just smiled faintly.

Afterward, Yan Bu’er presented Jiang Zhonggen with a scroll of Zheng Banqiao’s bamboo painting and left.

Upon unrolling the painting, it proved to be an authentic piece, worth at least a million.

Secretary Liu, curious, asked, “Secretary Jiang, with your deep hatred for Yan Bu’er, how could you forgive him so easily?”

“Xiao Liu, there are some things you really need to learn!” Jiang Zhonggen smiled faintly and said, “The best way to deal with an enemy is not to slap them to death outright.

Instead, use them to deal with your other enemies.”

Upon hearing this, Secretary Liu suddenly realized, saying, “Secretary Jiang truly is wise, I am too foolish!”

“Haha…

Xiao Liu, do well.

After a while, you won’t be my secretary anymore!” Jiang Zhonggen laughed.

“What?!” Secretary Liu was stunned, nervously saying, “Secretary Jiang, you can’t be driving me away!”

“Don’t worry, I’m not driving you away.

I’m transferring you to another department!” Jiang Zhonggen smiled faintly.

After some time, it’s time to start a major cleanup.

For now, let those guys jump around a bit.

Upon hearing this, Secretary Liu’s eyebrows lifted in happiness, realizing he was going to be promoted.

As a trusted aide, placing him in top positions in some departments laid a good foundation for himself.

Jiang Zhonggen knew what he needed the most now was that foundation; without it, it would be hard to stand firm, let alone think about toppling Liu Jiangqiu.

Secretary Liu quickly flattered, “Thank you so much, Secretary Jiang.”

…

In the afternoon, Ye Chen accompanied Liu Momo on a visit to the Liu Family, where they happened upon Li Wen and Qianqian.

The two girls went back home with Momo.

On his way, Ye Chen encountered Zhang Yantong, who clearly aimed to intercept him.

“I need to talk to you!” Zhang Yantong said with a cold expression, watching Ye Chen.

“Captain Zhang, what do you need from me?” Ye Chen snorted softly.

Unknowingly, Ye Chen had grown very cold towards Zhang Yantong, which made her feel incredibly aggrieved internally, but her strong heart forced her to swallow all her grievances.

She steeled herself and said, “I know you resent me, hate me, but I just want to talk to you!”