"Yes, you must kill your wife. Otherwise, Jiang Tian might make a comeback."
Chen Feng said with utmost seriousness.
To put it another way, there was no need to kill Smith's wife when dealing with Jiang Tian.
However, to help Smith completely overcome his lingering anxieties, his wife had to be killed.
This was akin to sacrificing a person before battle in ancient times.
"That makes sense, but the problem is, my wife has been with me for so many years. Even though she cheated, it's hard to let go of our feelings..."
Smith replied with a troubled expression.
"Mr. Smith, your hesitation to kill your wife isn't because of your feelings, is it? We're in this together now, so please speak your mind."
Chen Feng said directly.
"You... you... how did you know there was something between my wife and me?"
Smith was stunned.
"Mr. Smith, my greatest asset in climbing from a mere driver to the mayor of a directly administered municipality is my ability to read people's minds. It's evident that your reluctance to kill your wife isn't due to affection. Frankly speaking, if you were that devoted, you wouldn't be the ruthless owner of a gambling syndicate."
Chen Feng said calmly.
Smith was impressed.
No wonder Chen Feng had risen from a driver to the mayor of a directly administered municipality; he truly had a knack for understanding people.
"Chen Feng, since you've put it that way, I won't lie. The truth is, it's not that I don't want to kill my wife, nor that I'm afraid to. The main reason is that my wife has another identity besides being my wife."
Smith said earnestly.
"What? Your wife has another identity?"
Chen Feng was taken aback.
"Yes, besides being my wife, she has another identity. In fact, my wife is an informant arranged by the government to be by my side."
Smith replied truthfully.
"What? The government arranged a woman to be an informant by your side? That's interesting. I've never heard of such a thing before."
Chen Feng replied with a smile.
"Chen Feng, you're a veteran in the political arena. You should know that anything is possible in politics, even things that seem incredibly far-fetched. The government feared I might become a powerful warlord and act recklessly, so they turned my wife into a spy to monitor me. I've always known my wife was monitoring me, but I couldn't kill her. Killing her would mean a direct confrontation with the government. I just want to make more money; how could I confront the government?"
Smith explained.
"Mr. Smith, I understand what you're saying. In that case, we'll have to come up with a different plan."
Chen Feng responded unhurriedly.
"A different plan?"
"Yes, we must change the plan. Otherwise, the government will truly misunderstand you."
Chen Feng replied.
"Then what plan should we use?"
"It's simple, spend money to send your wife on a trip abroad. Once the matter with Jiang Tian is resolved, she can return, and everything will be fine, right?"
Chen Feng said with feigned seriousness.
As long as it could resolve Smith's lingering anxieties, any method would do; it wasn't necessary to kill Smith's wife.
"Can this plan really work?"
Smith asked with a look of doubt.
"If this plan were to last for a year, or even longer, it certainly wouldn't work. But for just a few days, it definitely will."
"That makes sense."
Smith replied with a smile.
His lingering anxieties completely vanished.
Without further ado, Smith immediately arranged for his subordinates to prepare for the plan to entrap and kill Jiang Tian the next day.
Time flew by, and the next day arrived. The events proved that Chen Feng's strategic planning abilities were truly remarkable.
Every step unfolded exactly as Chen Feng had predicted, without any deviation.
In less than a day, Jiang Tian was killed by Smith.
Subsequently, the entire Jiang family disappeared without a trace.
From then on, no one in China could compete with Chen Feng for the position of the supreme leader.
Wang Jianshan also remained active, fully leveraging the influence of the Wang family in China to assist Chen Feng's operations.
Six months later, everything was settled.
All that remained was to wait another six months for the convening of the grand assembly, after which Chen Feng would naturally assume the role of China's supreme leader.
This was entirely in line with the characteristics of Chinese politics.
Many matters were determined long in advance, with the subsequent steps merely a formality.
It was akin to how many popular positions, while advertised online as open to nationwide recruitment, were in reality already internally allocated to individuals with connections.
Even if exceptionally qualified candidates applied for these popular positions and achieved high scores in written examinations, there was no cause for concern.
This was because competing for popular positions involved not only written tests but also interviews.
Interviews offered a great deal of room for manipulation.
It was said that if one was deemed suitable, they were suitable; if deemed unsuitable, they were not.
"Chen Feng, in another six months, you will achieve your ultimate goal. What do you plan to do during these next six months?"
Wang Jianshan asked excitedly.
To be honest, he had never anticipated that Chen Feng would eventually ascend to the pinnacle of Chinese politics. Previously, he had believed that even if Chen Feng were very capable, he would at most become a provincial governor or something similar. He never imagined he would directly become China's supreme leader.
Not only did he become the supreme leader, but more importantly, he was the youngest supreme leader in China's history.
His capabilities were astonishing.
"Elder Wang, things are almost settled. I want to spend the next six months back in the countryside."
Chen Feng replied truthfully.
"What? Back in the countryside for six months? Why?"
Wang Jianshan asked, bewildered.
"Elder Wang, this is my thinking: China's current national strength and economy are second to none in the world; there's no doubt about that. The past twenty years have been China's golden age of development. However, the downside is that despite China's current strength, its rural areas still face significant problems. I believe that if the issues in China's countryside are not thoroughly resolved, China's strength will be fleeting. China's population is currently over a billion, with 800 million being rural dwellers. If rural matters are not addressed, China cannot truly become powerful."
Chen Feng explained earnestly.
"Hmm, your idea has considerable depth. However, are you sure you can endure spending six months in the countryside?"
Wang Jianshan probed.
"Elder Wang, have you forgotten? Before I became the mayor of a directly administered municipality, I came from a rural background. This time, my return to the countryside for six months is akin to revisiting old grounds. It shouldn't be a major problem."
Chen Feng smiled.
"Indeed. By the way, who are you planning to take with you back to the countryside?"
Wang Jianshan continued to inquire.
"I plan to return to the countryside alone for six months."
Chen Feng replied without hesitation.
"What? You're going back to the countryside alone? You have so many women; why not bring one?"
Wang Jianshan asked, confused.
"Elder Wang, my return to the countryside this time is not for leisure or sightseeing. It's primarily to conduct in-depth research in rural areas to understand the specific issues plaguing China's countryside, in preparation for my role as China's supreme leader in six months. Therefore, I will not be bringing any women this time."
Chen Feng explained.
"If that's the case, then it's understandable. However, I still feel..."
Wang Jianshan paused, appearing hesitant.
"Elder Wang, please feel free to speak your mind."
"Chen Feng, it's like this: China has not placed much emphasis on rural areas for many years, focusing solely on urban development. If you introduce such a strategic concept upon taking office, and it fails, you might have to step down. Why take such a risk for the sake of the countryside?"
Wang Jianshan said sternly.
"Elder Wang, your concern is valid. For millennia, rural issues have been a significant problem in China, and it's truly difficult for ordinary people to resolve them. I've also considered turning a blind eye and using my expertise to focus solely on the urban economy. However, whenever I see Chinese farmers still leaving their homes to endure hardship, I feel uneasy and ask myself, why are farmers still suffering even though China is so powerful? This situation must change."
Chen Feng said with deep emotion.
"Chen Feng, to be honest, I am truly impressed with you now. Your vision is undoubtedly exceptional among all the supreme leaders in China's history. Others speak grandly of caring for the nation, which is utterly hypocritical. You are different; you genuinely care for the nation, and your vision dictates that you will be one of the greatest supreme leaders in Chinese history."
Wang Jianshan said with admiration.
"Elder Wang, you are too kind."
Chen Feng replied humbly.
"By the way, Chen Feng, which rural area are you planning to investigate this time? Is it the village in Mingshan City where you grew up?"
Wang Jianshan probed.
"No."
Chen Feng replied decisively.