“Director Qin, you don’t know me well enough.”
Chen Feng said with a smile.
“What do you mean?”
Qin Yan was stunned by Chen Feng’s unexpected answer.
“If you knew me, you’d know that my company in Japan is growing larger and more profitable. Let’s just say I’ve replicated many of China’s high-tech projects there. Of course, the core technological secrets remain in China. So, I’ve earned quite a bit over the years. Giving a generous gift to each of those provincial bigwigs is not a problem for me.”
Chen Feng explained patiently.
“This… to be honest, I never thought of it that way. Chen Feng, I have a question. I’ve heard that businesses run by absentee owners always fail. How did you succeed?”
Qin Yan asked tentatively.
“To explain it with a philosophical saying, it’s about analyzing specific problems specifically. Most absentee owners do fail. Just lying at home and making money simply doesn’t exist. However, there are exceptions, like my situation. Why did I succeed as an absentee owner in my Japanese company? Two reasons: I set the company’s overall direction, and I had a commercially brilliant genius, Ye Meizi, who is absolutely loyal to me, helping me. With these two conditions, I can be an absentee owner. Of course, I’m not entirely hands-off. When necessary, I still go to Japan to discover and solve problems on the front lines of the company. Frankly, if you grasp the pulse of technology in business, making money isn’t difficult.”
Chen Feng explained patiently.
“Alright, I’ve underestimated you again. But I’m thinking, is it worth it for you to pay so much money for me? Honestly, I feel I’m only suited for the grassroots of the political arena.”
Qin Yan said dejectedly.
“Director Qin, please don’t say that. Honestly, for a woman to reach this point is already very difficult. Throughout history, in China and abroad, the political arena has never been an easy place for women. It’s like mathematics; it’s not a field easily dominated by women either. That you’ve managed to get this far is remarkable. It shows you have a talent for politics. Of course, as you delve deeper into the political arena, unexpected things will gradually increase, but that’s okay. Learn from experience, and with more exposure, you’ll naturally become a seasoned veteran, invincible.”
Chen Feng comforted Qin Yan.
“The reasoning is sound, but I still feel that helping me establish myself in the political arena this way is very low in cost-effectiveness. It would be better to cultivate a male subordinate; the investment is smaller, and the return is greater.”
Qin Yan said earnestly.
“Director Qin, to be honest, I could find and cultivate a male subordinate, but the problem is, no matter how much I cultivate them, I can’t foster the kind of trust we have between us. In the political arena, if there isn’t enough trust, yet you cooperate, it’s an absolute ticking time bomb that could explode and leave me in tatters at any moment. Alright, Director Qin, don’t think about anything else. Tonight, I’ll take you to the provincial capital to settle this matter, and then you can continue to serve as the top leader of Ming Shan District.”
With Chen Feng saying this, Qin Yan found it difficult to refuse further.
That evening, Qin Yan followed Chen Feng into a six-star hotel in the provincial capital.
The private room was located on the top floor of the hotel.
The decor was extremely luxurious.
Not only was it luxurious, but the security was also very stringent.
According to people in the provincial capital, the private rooms on the top floor of this six-star hotel only catered to influential bigwigs.
Regardless of how wealthy others were, they were not eligible to dine in these top-floor private rooms.
As Chen Feng had instructed, Qin Yan forced a smile and toasted each of the provincial bigwigs present.
The provincial bigwigs, out of respect for Xiang Wentian, accepted Qin Yan’s toasts with forced smiles.
“Little Qin, do you know what the latest popular delicacy is?”
Liao Chengzhi, the head of the provincial Water Conservancy Bureau, said with a lecherous grin.
“Elder Liao, I am ignorant; I hope you will enlighten me.”
Qin Yan endured the nausea and cooperated.
“It’s female companionship services.”
“I’ve heard of it. If Elder Liao is interested, perhaps you could visit Ming Shan District sometime, and I can arrange such an event for you.”
Qin Yan continued to endure the nausea and cooperate.
“Little Qin, I’m rather picky. I have no interest in ordinary female companionship services. However…”
Liao Chengzhi continued to stare at Qin Yan with a lecherous grin.
At this point, Chen Feng couldn't stand it anymore.
He could tolerate minor insults to some extent.
In the political arena, everyone has played the role of a dog.
Even Xiang Wentian climbed his way up by fawning and currying favor.
Being a dog in politics isn't that shameful.
The problem was that this fool Liao Chengzhi was pushing his luck too far.
Chen Feng desperately wanted to disregard everything and beat Liao Chengzhi until his own mother wouldn't recognize him.
However, Xiang Wentian was present. If he acted this way, it would be difficult for Xiang Wentian, and that would also be troublesome.
Therefore, Chen Feng had to find an indirect approach.
“Elder Liao, what refined taste. How about this, I’ll drink with you. If you can get me drunk, Director Qin will not only be your female companion but will be entirely yours. I am Qin Yan’s cousin, and I’m confident I can persuade her. For women, a softer approach is often more effective than a forceful one,”
Chen Feng said, holding his wine glass, speaking to Liao Chengzhi.
“That’s interesting. However, Chen Feng, I must remind you that I am the ‘God of Drinking’ in the Water Conservancy Bureau. Are you sure you want to drink with me?”
Liao Chengzhi’s eyes flashed with sharp light.
Initially, he had just said it casually, intending to tease Qin Yan and let her know that one shouldn’t speak carelessly in the political arena. He never expected Qin Yan’s cousin to suddenly appear, so he decided to humor this young man.
The reason he became the head of the Water Conservancy Bureau was due to his drinking prowess.
To compete with him in drinking was pure overestimation of one’s ability.
Chen Feng didn't waste any words and immediately drank three cups.
As the saying goes, first, a toast.
“Hmm, Chen Feng, I didn’t expect you to be such a straightforward person. You downed three cups of baijiu in one go. How about this, drinking from cups isn’t satisfying; let’s chug from the bottle.”
After saying that, Liao Chengzhi directly picked up a bottle of Moutai.
Normally, at political dinners, Moutai is poured into mineral water bottles to avoid drawing attention. However, this was in a six-star hotel’s top-floor private room with excellent security, so there was no need for concealment.
They were directly drinking top-grade Moutai.
Top-grade Moutai, also known as ‘special supply Moutai,’ ‘designated Moutai,’ or ‘internal Moutai’…
In short, this particular Moutai couldn't be bought with money alone.
Chen Feng showed no signs of backing down and also picked up a bottle of Moutai.
Seeing this display, Qin Yan was terrified.
Chugging beer wasn’t a huge problem.
Chugging baijiu could be fatal.
So, Qin Yan quickly tugged at Chen Feng’s sleeve.
Her message was simple: forget it, let’s not do this anymore, I don’t want to be in this political arena.
Chen Feng gave Qin Yan a firm and gentle smile and then tilted his head back, chugging the wine.
Gulp, gulp. Chen Feng directly chugged two bottles of special supply Moutai.
His face instantly turned red.
At this point, Liao Chengzhi grew timid.
While he was indeed a ‘God of Drinking,’
even a God of Drinking feared someone who drank like they didn’t care about their life.
Chen Feng was practically insane, chugging two bottles of special supply Moutai, which had a very high alcohol content, in rapid succession. Didn’t he care about his stomach?
“Chen Feng, you’re too honest. I was just joking with you; why did you take it seriously?”
Liao Chengzhi said, putting down his wine glass.
Chen Feng, enduring the burning sensation in his stomach, said with a smile, “Elder Liao, it’s fine. As long as everyone has fun.”
Deep down, a strong killing intent towards Liao Chengzhi began to rise…
Damn Liao Chengzhi, not only did he betray Qin Yan, but he also betrayed him. Such a person absolutely needed to be dealt with…