"Elder Chen, it's truly Ming Mountain City's good fortune to have a leader like you. Unlike leaders in other places who never consider the difficulties of those below them and only think about lining their pockets, even trying to squeeze out one last sum from a bankrupt businessman. For your magnanimous perspective, I must treat you to a proper good time."
Fan Xin said with great emotion.
"That can be arranged."
Chen Feng replied with a humble smile.
"By the way, Elder Chen, what do you usually like to do?"
Fan Xin asked earnestly.
"You're treating me, so you're the host. The guest follows the host's lead. I'm fine with anything."
Chen Feng replied humbly.
"Elder Chen, with what you've said, I know what to do."
Fan Xin smiled knowingly.
That evening, Fan Xin personally took Chen Feng to a farmhouse restaurant in the suburbs of Ming Mountain City.
Chen Feng muttered to himself.
Was Fan Xin being too casual with this invitation?
While there wasn't a huge problem with going to a farmhouse restaurant, it just felt strange. According to Fan Xin's usual way of doing things, this wasn't expected.
As Chen Feng was musing, Fan Xin led him to the backyard of the farmhouse.
"Boss Fan, isn't the front hall where we eat? Why are you taking me to the backyard?"
Chen Feng asked with confusion.
"Elder Chen, you are my savior, so I won't lie to you. In fact, this farmhouse is just a facade. In reality, it's not a farmhouse, but a very luxurious nightclub. This is where I usually entertain my friends in the political arena. You are a big shot in politics, so you should know that in China, especially when doing big business, it's impossible to succeed without good relations in politics. Of course, I've wanted to invite you here for a long time, but I was afraid you'd say I was trying to corrupt you…"
Fan Xin spoke truthfully.
"If you don't mind me saying, Boss Fan, this place doesn't look like a nightclub at all. Are you sure this backyard is part of a nightclub?"
Chen Feng said, looking around.
The deserted backyard of a nightclub showed no sign of being a luxurious establishment.
As Chen Feng was pondering, Fan Xin directly lifted a floorboard.
Chen Feng glanced at it instinctively and instantly understood.
It turned out to be a massive basement.
No, it should be called an underground castle, vast and opulent, with a decadent atmosphere.
"Boss Fan, to be honest, is there any need for such secrecy? Every place has nightclubs specifically for officials, where the private rooms are just more secure. None are as exaggerated as yours, hidden underground."
Chen Feng asked with confusion.
"Elder Chen, you might not know this. Other places tolerate these nightclubs with a blind eye. However, the top leader of Ming Mountain City, Mayor Qin, is very strict about such matters. There's no other way but to be cautious and hide underground. Furthermore, the entertainment in my nightclub is quite wild. Not only is it not tolerated by Mayor Qin, but it wouldn't be tolerated by higher authorities in other cities either. So, for safety's sake, it's better to keep it underground."
Fan Xin explained.
"It's that wild?"
Chen Feng was taken aback. He wasn't new to the political scene.
To be honest, he had seen a lot.
There really wasn't any form of entertainment that could shock him.
It was always the same old story of fast cars and beautiful women.
"Elder Chen, no need to rush. You'll know once we enter the private room."
Fan Xin said with a knowing smile.
Chen Feng didn't waste any more words and immediately followed Fan Xin into the underground castle's private room.
A short while later, there was a knock on the door.
"Elder Chen, your requested entertainment has arrived. I'll excuse myself."
With that, Fan Xin left with a smile.
Before Chen Feng could fully register, a woman suddenly appeared in the private room.
Chen Feng's body stiffened.
Damn, Fan Xin really had a way. He managed to get such a woman to do this.
This woman was none other than the anchor of Jiangcheng Television's news broadcast, a veteran host who had been on air for over a decade.
In Jiangcheng, the anchor of the Jiangcheng News Broadcast, Sister Lan, was a household name among the city's residents.
In everyone's minds, Sister Lan was the epitome of integrity, and had been for decades.
The sudden shift to her engaging in such activities was a huge contrast.
Most men would undoubtedly be incredibly excited.
After all, what man wouldn't enjoy the thrill of a woman at its peak?
Clearly, Fan Xin had mistaken him for just any man.
"Sister Lan, why is it you?"
Chen Feng asked in a low voice.
"Seeing me, shouldn't you be rushing forward to embrace me? Isn't this the kind of thing you men like? To have so-called virtuous women, upright women, under you."
Sister Lan said helplessly.
"Sister Lan, you've misunderstood me. To be honest, I really didn't know it was you. If I had known, I certainly wouldn't have come."
Chen Feng explained.
"You're different from others?"
Sister Lan was surprised.
"You could say that. If I were like others, how could I manage Ming Mountain City so well? What I'm curious about is, you're the exclusive anchor for Jiangcheng Television's news broadcast, with special protection. How did you end up in a place like this?"
Chen Feng didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.
"Actually, everyone has this question, but others don't care. They just get straight to the point. You're the first one who isn't focused on bed, but rather on why I'm here. Honestly, I'm a million times unwilling to be here. But what can I do when Fan Xin has leverage over me?"
Sister Lan replied with a hint of melancholy.
"I still don't understand. Fan Xin is just a real estate businessman in Ming Mountain City, and you're a special host at the television station. You are worlds apart. How did he get leverage over you? You're a person of integrity, you shouldn't have any weaknesses."
Chen Feng said, full of confusion.
"Everyone thinks that way, and I used to think so too. You know, as a host of the Jiangcheng News Broadcast for over a decade, I've been deeply influenced. I truly am upright. However, man proposes, God disposes. I wasn't corrupted by the political sphere, but I was dragged down by my son. My own son betrayed me, what could I do?"
Sister Lan sighed deeply.
"Your son? I remember your son is studying at Cambridge University in England, quite a capable young man. How did he betray you?"
Chen Feng asked, perplexed.
"Chen Feng, you are in politics and considered wealthy. You should know what second-generation officials and rich kids are like. Going abroad to study isn't about genuine talent; it's all about buying a degree. For four years, he couldn't even speak English. Sigh, isn't it the same for parents everywhere? Knowing their child is a piece of crap, they still fantasize about them becoming successful. In the end, my son completely ruined me. He skipped school in the UK to gamble, and lost a large sum of money. Coincidentally, at that time, Fan Xin was in the UK..."
With Sister Lan's explanation, Chen Feng instantly understood.
It could only be said that this wasn't a situation unique to Sister Lan.
This kind of thing existed in the political and business arenas.
One might be cautious and meticulous, fearing any misstep. But the next generation, being unfilial and reckless, could completely ruin their parents.
Therefore, when investigating corruption cases, it was very easy for the authorities to find culprits. They only needed to examine the spending habits of the corrupt officials' offspring, and the truth would be revealed.
"Sister Lan, when did Fan Xin start threatening you?"
Chen Feng asked curiously.
"It's only been in the last two years. To be honest, for the past two years, I've been no better than a prostitute. If it weren't for my son, I would have committed suicide long ago."
Sister Lan sighed deeply.
"Do you want a fresh start?"
Chen Feng asked calmly, seizing the opportunity.