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

After a moment of silence, the man on the other end of the phone asked, "What was his reaction?"

"He pretended not to see it. I guess it's because Song Chu is dead. He doesn't dare to turn against me. After all, my uncle is the district head of Xinhua District. Maybe he's even hoping my uncle can help smooth things over."

"Heh, I thought Song Chuhe's secretary was a tough guy like him, but it turns out he's a complete coward. His girlfriend got played, and he didn't even dare to utter a sound!"

Should I break up with him now?

"Don't rush. Observe him for a while and try to get some information out of him to see if Song Chuhe left him anything."

"This... I'm afraid it's a bit difficult. He already knows I cheated on him, so how could he possibly tell me the truth?"

"If you can get any information out of me, I'll buy you that car from last time!"

Are you serious?

"When have I ever lied to you!"

"Okay, I'll definitely get him to tell me, but that means I'll have to sleep with him. You won't be jealous, will you?"

"Of course I'm jealous! You have to make him wear an umbrella!"

"Okay!" (in a coquettish and happy tone)

Lu Ming quickly washed himself clean, ordered takeout with Liang Fei, and went out.

Once downstairs, Lu Ming belatedly realized what Su Ran's attitude had been like when he invited her upstairs.

Given how much she likes him, she would absolutely not refuse if he took the initiative to invite her.

She must have seen Liang Fei with another man!

Lu Ming came over, opened her car door, and got in.

"Brother Lu Ming, are you alright?"

"Did you see it?"

Su Ran's eyes darted around in confusion, and she tried to bluff her way out, saying, "Huh? What are you saying, Brother Lu Ming? I don't quite understand."

Lu Ming said, "I know about Liang Fei's affair. When you came, did you see her going upstairs with another man?"

Seeing that Lu Ming had spoken directly, Su Ran could no longer pretend to be ignorant.

"I didn't do it on purpose."

"Brother Lu Ming, you're not angry, are you?"

She looked at Lu Ming cautiously, feeling that he was too calm at the moment.

Lu Ming said calmly, "I'm not worth getting angry over someone who's not important."

Su Ran asked expectantly, "Brother Lu Ming, did you... break up with her?"

Lu Ming shook his head: "Not yet."

"Huh?" Su Ran was taken aback, and asked in confusion, "She's already cheated on you, and you still haven't broken up with her? Are you going to stay with her until the New Year?"

Lu Ming smiled but didn't explain much.

Although Su Ran likes him, there are some things he can't tell him.

The reason he didn't break up with her is very simple.

He was no longer the mayor's secretary, but Liang Fei still had a district chief uncle!

She still has value!

Su Ran said unwillingly, "But Brother Lu Ming, do you know who she cheated on her with?"

Lu Ming was about to say that it didn't matter who it was, but judging from Su Ran's words, it seemed that he knew that person.

Who is it?

Su Ran took out her phone, opened a video, and handed it to Lu Ming.

In the video, Liang Fei is seen arm in arm with a middle-aged man of medium build and a slightly overweight figure. The two are chatting and laughing as they enter the building.

Lu Ming recognized the middle-aged man at a glance.

It was Zhu Chaoyang, the vice mayor of Songxi City in charge of housing and urban-rural development.

Is it him?

Lu Ming was taken aback.

He never imagined that the man Liang Fei was hooking up with would be Zhu Chaoyang.

He had heard Mayor Song say that this Zhu Chaoyang was a person of Executive Vice Mayor Jiang Ling.

Yesterday, he was detained by the Discipline Inspection Commission. After thinking for a long time, he felt that the two most suspicious people who set up Mayor Song were Secretary Lin of the Municipal Party Committee and the Executive Vice Mayor, Jiang Ling!

Now that he knows Liang Fei and Zhu Chaoyang are having an affair, he can't help but ponder.

Was Zhu Chaoyang simply lusting after Liang Fei's body, or was he deliberately planting a spy by his side?

Su Ran looked at the dazed Lu Ming and asked, "Brother Lu Ming, are you alright?"

"I'm fine. Let's go eat."

Su Ran drove to a private restaurant and ordered several of their signature dishes.

At the dinner table, Lu Ming ate absentmindedly.

Su Ran asked, "Brother Lu Ming, what are your plans for the future?"

"I haven't decided yet."

Lu Ming naturally had his own plans.

He will find everyone who framed Mayor Song and make them pay the price!

However, these words cannot be said to Su Ran.

Although Su Ran liked him, he didn't really understand her.

Having just experienced betrayal, Lu Ming is now hesitant to trust anyone easily.

"Brother Lu Ming, why don't you quit your job and work for my dad's company? You're so capable, you're sure to make a name for yourself in the business world!"

Looking into Su Ran's intense gaze, Lu Ming suddenly felt a little ashamed.

Su Ran always thought of him, but he was always on guard against her.

Lu Ming smiled and said, "Okay, then you must take me in when I can't make a living anymore."

"Of course, I'm just afraid you'll be too proud to come!"

In Su Ran's opinion, Lu Ming wouldn't stay in the system for long before resigning.

After all, with Song Chuhe dead, Lu Ming, as his secretary, would definitely suffer as well.

"Brother Lu Ming, after you resign, will you break up with that bad woman?"

"Yes."

"You must be very sad after breaking up with her. I've heard from others that the best way to forget a relationship is to quickly move on to another one."

At this point, Su Ran smoothed her hair, bit her lip, and asked, "So, what do you think of me?"

Lu Ming was taken aback and began to carefully examine Su Ran.

Her face was exquisite, and her figure was curvaceous. At this moment, she deliberately puffed out her chest to show off her enviable features, which was simply perfect!

Lu Ming smiled slightly and said, "You being with me will only cause trouble for your father."

Su Ran's father's business is all in Songxi, and he often deals with people within the system.

At a time like this, anyone with a modicum of sense would avoid Lu like the plague.

Su Ran, on the other hand, not only failed to draw a clear line, but also insisted on getting closer to him.

Su Ran knew this was an excuse Lu Ming had come up with, and said sullenly, "What trouble could there be? At worst, we can just move to another city."

Lu Ming smiled and shook his head, took out a cigarette and was about to light it when he remembered that Su Ran was still opposite him, so he put it back.

"You'd better not see me anytime soon, or your dad might lock you up at home."

Lu Ming was well aware of his current situation. At this moment, he was like a plague god, and anyone who got close to him would get into trouble.

Su Ran's father's business was not small, but it was not considered top-tier in Songxi City.

If the other party dared to take action against even Mayor Song Chuhe, let alone a small-time businessman.

Su Ran is indeed a rare and excellent girl, but Lu Ming has no interest in that kind of thing.

She was too innocent, like a white moonlight that only appears in stories, making it difficult for Lu Ming to feel any desire for women.

In contrast, Lu Ming prefers mature women.

With a soft sigh, Lu Ming said, "I'm full. I need to go and handle Mayor Song's funeral arrangements. You can go back after you finish eating."

After saying that, Lu Ming got up, paid the bill, and left.

He walked very fast, and by the time Su Ran chased after him, he had already taken a taxi and left.

Su Ran stomped her foot angrily!

"Hmph, I refuse to believe I can't win you over!"