At the Pinnacle of Power: The Female Leader and Her Chief Advisor

Lu Ming used a feigned retreat as a tactic, getting up to leave.

Feng Zhikun hurriedly tried to stop them: "Secretary Lu, what are you saying? How could anyone not be interested in the vice mayor?"

"Secretary Lu came to see me today because he thinks highly of me, Feng Zhikun."

"Secretary Lu, are you free tonight? How about...?"

Lu Ming waved his hand: "I'm really sorry, District Chief Feng, I've been quite busy these past few days. We can arrange the meal after you become the vice mayor."

Feng Zhikun was taken aback by these words. He had thought that Lu Ming was going to ask him for benefits, but he did not expect that he would ask for a favor first.

Moreover, Lu Ming was too confident, speaking with an air of complete certainty, as if this matter was a piece of cake for him.

This reassured Feng Zhikun a lot, but at the same time, he was very puzzled as to where Lu Ming's confidence came from.

Since this wasn't Yu Wei's idea, then who did Lu Ming hire to pull the strings behind the scenes?

Feng Zhikun tentatively said, "Secretary Lu, if there's anything that needs to be taken care of, just let me know."

Lu Ming chuckled: "No need for that trouble, District Chief Feng. I came here today to confirm whether you're interested. As for the rest, leave it to me."

"Alright, District Chief Feng, you're busy, I won't bother you any longer."

After Lu Ming left, Feng Zhikun lit a cigarette and looked thoughtful.

Are all the rumors circulating in official circles true?

There's a lot of talk in official circles that Lu Ming has a lot of dirt on city leaders, and it seems there's some truth to it.

Lu Ming planned to use this dirt on him to help him get the position of vice mayor.

In this way, I would owe him a huge favor.

Even if he stops being the mayor's secretary one day, I will still be there to support him.

"It seems this Secretary Lu is quite shrewd!"

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Previously, Lu Ming had always thought that Feng Zhikun's abilities were mediocre and that his appointment as district head was purely due to luck.

However, based on our interaction just now, I realized that I had a great misunderstanding about him.

This person still has some courage in critical moments.

That makes sense when you think about it. How could someone with no connections, if he were really just a good-for-nothing, possibly climb to the position of district chief?

When they returned to the municipal government, Zhou Lin was organizing documents.

Upon seeing Lu Ming return, she hurriedly stood up and greeted him, "Secretary Lu."

"Didn't I say there's no need to be so formal? We're all secretaries, serving Mayor Yu. There's no distinction between superiors and subordinates."

"I...I know, it's just that I can't change it all at once."

"It's okay, we can fix it gradually."

Lu Ming glanced at the documents on the table and asked, "Did anyone come to see the mayor this afternoon?"

Zhou Lin hurriedly handed over the visitor registration book, which recorded the information of all the visitors that afternoon.

Lu Ming had only read half of it when his phone started ringing incessantly.

He picked it up and saw that it was from that old bastard Liang Qunfeng.

Without a doubt, it's because of Liang Fei.

Lu Ming didn't answer.

Just then, the landline on the table suddenly rang.

Zhou Lin subconsciously reached for the microphone, but as soon as she picked it up, she remembered that Lu Ming had already returned, so she looked at Lu Ming cautiously with a questioning gaze.

These jobs used to be Lu Ming's, and she was worried that if she was too proactive, Lu Ming would think she was deliberately taking his jobs, and that he would have a problem with her.

Lu Ming glanced at Zhou Lin, knowing what she was worried about, and said, "Just answer it."

"it is good."

Zhou Lin picked up the microphone and nodded vigorously, "Yes... okay!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Lin said, "The mayor said he wants me to come in for a moment."

Zhou Lin came out a few minutes after she went in. Although Lu Ming was curious about what Yu Wei had said to her, he didn't ask her.

After Zhou Lin sat down, she said in a low voice, "Secretary Lu, there's something I'd like to ask you."

Lu Ming looked up and said, "Yes, you go ahead."

Zhou Lin hesitated, "The mayor just spoke to me and asked me to find her a house, but she didn't say what kind. Can you give me some suggestions?"

Upon hearing that Yu Wei had asked Zhou Lin to help her rent an apartment, Lu Ming's expression stiffened for a moment, but he quickly masked it and asked calmly, "Is this apartment for Mayor Yu to live in herself, or is it rented for someone else?"

She lives alone.

Upon hearing this answer, Lu Ming's heart sank once again.

Finding a house is a private matter for leaders, and they generally won't arrange it easily unless they have a high level of trust in their secretaries.

She had been Zhou Lin's secretary for a longer period than Zhou Lin had, but Zhou Lin was assigned to the position instead of her.

This shows that Mayor Yu trusts Zhou Lin more than he trusts himself.

Lu Ming suddenly felt a little irritated, but he suppressed this feeling and said, "Since it's the mayor living here by himself, I suggest you choose a place to rent within one kilometer of the city government."

"The community environment not only needs to be good, but also quiet enough to ensure that the mayor's rest is not disturbed."

"Choose a more upscale neighborhood if possible, as this can effectively filter out some low-quality people."

"The surrounding facilities must be complete, including supermarkets, gyms, etc."

Listening to Lu Ming's patient explanation, Zhou Lin, who was originally clueless, instantly knew what to do.

"I understand, thank you, Secretary Lu."

"No need to be so polite."

Lu Ming appeared calm on the surface, but his mind was racing with wild thoughts.

In terms of ability, Lu Ming was confident that no one in the entire municipal government could compare to him.

However, if Yu Wei harbors a natural prejudice against him, then even if he lacks ability, it will be difficult for him to gain Yu Wei's trust.

Lu Ming forced himself to stop overthinking. Worrying about things that hadn't even happened yet was just draining his energy and spirit.

Instead of living in fear, I might as well take advantage of the fact that I'm still Yu Wei's secretary, do more work, and build up my network.

That way, even if one day you really can't continue working, you won't end up sitting on the sidelines.

As it was almost time to leave work, Lu Ming booked a restaurant and sent the reservation to Mu Xueqi.

At six o'clock in the evening, Lu Ming arrived at the restaurant and immediately called the waiter to order.

Just as I ordered the food, a familiar voice rang out beside me.

"Secretary Lu, what a coincidence, we meet again."

Lu Ming looked up and saw Liang Qunfeng standing in front of him with a warm smile on his face.

Is this old man following me?

Liang Qunfeng chuckled and sat down opposite Lu Ming: "Secretary Lu..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Ming interrupted him: "You've been following me?"

Lu Ming's face was gloomy, and he made no attempt to hide his disgust for Liang Qunfeng.

Liang Qunfeng's expression stiffened for a moment, but he quickly smiled and said, "Secretary Lu, what are you saying? I just happened to be eating here and saw you were here, so I came over to say hello."

Things are different now. Lu Ming is now the mayor's secretary, so he can no longer act superior.

Moreover, there are rumors circulating within the system that Lu Ming has dirt on a group of leaders, and who knows if it includes Liang Qunfeng?

Lu Ming gave a forced smile and said, "Say hello? Okay, then leave."

"Ahem, actually... I also happen to have something I'd like to discuss with Secretary Lu."

Lu Ming chuckled and looked at Liang Qunfeng expressionlessly.

"I've heard about Feifei's situation. Secretary Lu, could you please go to the police and explain things, considering our past relationship?"