"Interesting, to be honest, my attention was previously focused on the political arena in the capital. You've gone against the grain by focusing on Huang Ling. I must say, kid, you've got a lively mind. So, tell me, how do you plan to make Huang Ling reveal any clues? If you sort out Huang Ling's situation, it will be your pledge of allegiance to me and Old Xiang. Otherwise, your woman won't be safe. This is the pledge of allegiance!!!!!"
Wang Hai said with a solemn expression.
Chen Feng was stunned.
Before, Zhou Kewang said that Wang Hai was a peculiar person, and he didn't quite believe it then, but now he did.
Zhou Kewang was indeed peculiar, a pledge of allegiance involving a woman.
He had to admit, it was truly perverse.
No, wait, Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai were on the same side. If they had to exchange pledges of allegiance, wouldn't that mean...?
Heavens, that's quite explosive, isn't it?
Fortunately, with Huang Ling's situation, she could be used as a pledge of allegiance; otherwise, he truly wouldn't have been able to integrate into the circles of Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai.
For power, he could sell his dignity, but he absolutely could not sell his woman's dignity.
A woman who genuinely liked you, and yet you sold her out. Such a man, no matter how much power or money he had, would be no different from a walking corpse.
For power, one could play along, but there had to be a bottom line!!!!
Without a bottom line, one would ultimately become a pawn in someone else's game!
"Old Wang, rest assured, I have a way to make Huang Ling reveal clues. However, I need to find a way to get close to Huang Ling, and then I might have to sleep with Huang Ling. If you mind, then I'll take it back."
Chen Feng said directly.
"Don't worry, Huang Ling is just a lover of mine and Old Xiang's. If you... then you've slept with her... or not. Even if Huang Ling were truly my woman, and you... then I wouldn't have any issues. A powerful figure in politics must have this awareness; for power, one can sacrifice anything."
Wang Hai said with a sly smile.
"However, I'm very curious, how do you plan to win over Huang Ling? You know, Huang Ling is the head of the provincial personnel department, and her man is me and Xiang Wentian. No, rather, she has another man in the capital. With so many men, any one of them is someone you can't compare to."
Wang Hai immediately asked.
"If it were the usual approach, Huang Ling indeed wouldn't give me a second glance. But I've found Huang Ling's weakness, and with this weakness, I can easily win her over."
Chen Feng said calmly.
"Chen Feng, are you very busy every day?"
Wang Hai asked out of the blue, unasked.
"What do you mean?"
Chen Feng was bewildered by Wang Hai's inexplicable question.
"My meaning is simple. I feel that you have a thorough understanding of the backgrounds of the major officials in Jiangcheng and the provincial political arena. Achieving this is not a simple matter; it requires a lot of time, a lot of energy, and even significant investment to collect information. That's why I'm asking if you're very busy every day?"
Wang Hai looked at Chen Feng with admiration.
To be honest, Chen Feng's rise as a dark horse in the political arena was not only due to his talent but also closely related to the extraordinary effort he put in.
It was like an American oil tycoon who could remember the names and family backgrounds of thousands of middle and senior managers in his oil company like the back of his hand.
Knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory in every battle; this is an eternal truth!
"Old Wang, honestly, it was quite hard at first. But after a few years of persistence, it's not that tiring anymore; it gradually became a habit. When new people enter the political arena, or when old acquaintances are promoted, I can't help but subconsciously collect their information. Old Wang, as you know, the personnel relationships in the political arena are complex. You must have a basic understanding, otherwise, if you stand on the wrong side or say the wrong thing, you'll be in a very passive position."
Chen Feng explained earnestly, word by word.
"It seems Old Xiang didn't misjudge you. Although you are only the head of the Development and Reform Commission in Mingshan District, you are absolutely qualified to join our camp. Continue to work in Mingshan District; with me and Old Xiang in the provincial political arena, your future is limitless."
Wang Hai encouraged Chen Feng.
Chen Feng appreciated Wang Hai not probing further into his method of winning over Huang Ling.
This was the mark of a person who aimed for results, not the process!
After chatting for a while longer, Chen Feng went directly to see Huang Ling.
Huang Ling's office was located between Xiang Wentian's and Wang Hai's offices.
Without even thinking, the three of them must have spent a lot of time together during work hours.
It had to be said that the political arena and the business world were similar in some aspects.
Rich and powerful people often liked to explore unconventional paths with women.
Ordinary couples or lovers could no longer arouse their interest.
The more upright they appeared, the more corrupt they were.
Those videos online, weren't they all filmed by rich and powerful men, and then accidentally leaked?
"Chen Feng, why are you here?"
When Chen Feng entered Huang Ling's office, Huang Ling was completely bewildered.
"I've come to discuss a deal with you."
Chen Feng replied directly.
"Make a deal with me? Aren't you overestimating yourself? I'm the head of the provincial personnel department. What are you? Just the head of the Development and Reform Commission in Jiangcheng's Mingshan District. What qualifications do you have to discuss cooperation and business with me?"
Huang Ling replied dismissively.
"Huang Ling, you're playing with fire, do you know that?"
Chen Feng didn't beat around the bush with Huang Ling.
"I'm playing with fire? I am playing with fire with Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai. So what? Go and report it. Let's see if you can leave the provincial capital alive."
Huang Ling replied with a smug air.
Clearly, Huang Ling had misunderstood, thinking Chen Feng was trying to extort her by revealing the dealings between Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai.
Huang Ling sneered; Chen Feng had come to the wrong person.
The relationship between the three of them was an open secret in the provincial political arena.
But so what?
Was there any concrete evidence?
No!
Furthermore, the provincial media and public opinion were all under the control of Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai's influence; there wasn't anyone who could bring this open secret to the relevant departments.
The political arena was like this: if the higher-ups wanted to target you, even if you hadn't done anything wrong, you could still be ruined by a scandal.
Conversely, if the higher-ups didn't want to target you, even if everyone suspected something, even if you had acted inappropriately, it would only be gossip spread quietly.
"Huang Ling, you have two trump cards in the provincial capital, so it's impossible to endanger you through events happening there. However, your downfall in the capital is extremely dangerous. I've come this time to do business with you. I'll help you re-align your allegiances and save your life, and you'll give up your position as the head of the provincial personnel department and move to a secondary role."
Chen Feng explained word by word.
"Chen Feng, are you crazy? Just these few crazy words? And you want me to step down to a secondary role?"
Huang Ling feigned composure.
The word "capital" that Chen Feng spoke sent a shiver down her spine.
"Huang Ling, to tell you the truth, the political waters in the capital are very deep. I don't know who you've aligned yourself with there. However, I advise you not to collude with that big figure in the capital to harm Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai, or you will die a terrible death."
Chen Feng continued to explain word by word.
"Chen Feng, you said I have the backing of a big shot in the capital, so why should I fear Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai?"
Huang Ling retorted.
"Huang Ling, you are truly pathetic. You're an old hand in politics, don't you know why that political big shot behind you wants you to harm Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai? Isn't it because he can't deal with the political big shot behind Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai? If Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai are brought down, their backer in the capital will only lose two subordinates, and the political big shot behind you will only have his psychological pressure slightly relieved, which doesn't mean he can crush the political big shot behind Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai. However, have you considered what your fate will be if Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai fall?"
Chen Feng asked back coldly.
"Of course, I'll replace Xiang Wentian and Wang Hai."
Huang Ling replied happily.
"You are not only pathetic, but you are also extremely foolish!"
Chen Feng continued to reply coldly.