"Thank you, Teacher Wang," Chen Feng replied, choosing not to expose her.
He thought that Wang Ziwei having feelings for him was a good thing. In the future, when he entered the political arena of the capital, Wang Ziwei would be his connection.
Indeed, Chen Feng had a way with women. Every step he took in politics relied on women for connections. Back then, Qin Yan was his connection. Later, Cheng Lu and Cui Liya became his connections. These were all at the grassroots level, his connections in Jiangcheng. Now, suddenly, Wang Ziwei appeared as a connection in the capital. He had to grasp this opportunity firmly!
Whether one succeeded in politics or not depended crucially on connections. Without connections, even with heaven-defying talent, one would remain at the grassroots level forever.
A moment later, Teacher Wang led Chen Feng into a hotel office.
"Teacher Wang, you're just a teacher, and your salary isn't that high. Never mind, let's not go to such a high-class place," Chen Feng said softly.
"Chen Feng, Chen Feng, you really lack discernment. Do you think I only live on that meager salary?" Wang Ziwei said, deliberately picking up her bag.
Chen Feng took the opportunity to look. It was a Louis Vuitton, the latest model, costing over sixty thousand yuan. Someone who could afford a bag worth over sixty thousand yuan was definitely not poor.
"Teacher Wang, can you tell me what your family does? You're so wealthy," Chen Feng asked deliberately.
"That's a secret! You just need to focus on your studies at Capital University. You don't need to know everything else so clearly," Wang Ziwei replied with a smile.
Chen Feng stopped wasting time. The food had arrived, so they might as well eat.
"By the way, Chen Feng, what's your relationship with Cheng Lu?" Wang Ziwei asked tentatively while Chen Feng was eating.
"Cheng Lu has a crush on me," Chen Feng replied, half-truthfully. Wang Ziwei was not foolish; as a professor, she could see through a lie at a glance.
"Cheng Lu is young and beautiful. Why don't you accept her?" Wang Ziwei asked, feigning nonchalance. In reality, she was very nervous, truly fearing Chen Feng might say they would get married in a few years.
"Teacher Wang, you're not an outsider, so I won't hide anything. I have no plans to get married," Chen Feng said.
"No plans to get married? Is that true? You're so handsome and smart. So many girls chase you. If you wanted to get married, you could do so anytime. Why don't you want to get married?" Wang Ziwei felt a surge of joy. She also had no plans to get married, so they could be together without any burdens.
"Because I want to achieve something in politics. Marriage would hold me back, so I have no plans to get married," Chen Feng explained.
"That's true. Marriage for men brings a lot of trivial matters," Wang Ziwei said, smiling happily.
"Right, Teacher Wang, I want to tell you something from my heart," Chen Feng said, using a push-and-pull tactic.
"What is it?"
"Many girls pursue me. By rights, I should reject them. But, as you know, I'm in politics, and I can't easily offend people, so... Teacher Wang, do you think I'm despicable?" Chen Feng asked deliberately.
"Not really. If you were tricking them into marrying you, then it would be despicable. But you've clearly stated you don't plan to marry, and they still choose to be with you, so it's not despicable at all; it's their choice. You're an excellent young man, and it's normal to have many women around you," Wang Ziwei said, gazing at Chen Feng with infatuation. She had once thought she would grow old alone, but who knew Chen Feng would quietly open her heart.
"Thank you for your understanding and tolerance, Teacher Wang. How about I treat you to a drink?" Chen Feng proposed deliberately. He would be returning to Mingshan Town after half a year in the capital, and his time with Wang Ziwei would be limited. The simplest and most effective way to maintain this important connection was to take advantage of Teacher Wang's virginity. Once a man possessed a woman's virginity, she would never forget him.
"A drink? Alright, I don't have any classes this afternoon," Wang Ziwei hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
Chen Feng didn't dally and ordered two bottles of red wine. Red wine was good for seducing women. It was like juice, not very spicy, but with a strong after-effect. Just as Chen Feng had imagined, after finishing the two bottles, Wang Ziwei was drunk. So, Chen Feng carried Wang Ziwei to a hotel room.
Looking at Wang Ziwei on the bed, Chen Feng wrestled with himself for a long time. On his journey so far, he had never done anything so low-class. Women had always taken the initiative to sleep with him. But the problem was, if he didn't sleep with Wang Ziwei now, he might never have the chance again. For his future political prospects, Chen Feng decided not to hesitate any longer and slept with Wang Ziwei.
The next morning, as Chen Feng was sleeping soundly, Wang Ziwei suddenly nudged him awake.
"Chen Feng, we..." Wang Ziwei asked, her face flushed.
"I'm sorry, Teacher Wang. We were both drunk yesterday..." Chen Feng said, feigning embarrassment.
"It's not your fault; it's the alcohol's fault," Wang Ziwei replied, her face becoming even redder.
"Teacher Wang, if you find it hard to accept, you can call the police. I won't blame you. Although it was due to the alcohol, I also bear unavoidable responsibility," Chen Feng said, using another tactic.
"Silly boy, we're both adults, and it was mutual. How could I possibly call the police? However, there are some things I need to tell you beforehand to avoid awkwardness for both of us," Wang Ziwei said seriously.
"Please, Teacher Wang," Chen Feng urged.
"I'm a non-marriage advocate. Even if you have plans to marry in the future, we can't get married. Can you accept that? If you can accept it, let's be lovers for life," Wang Ziwei said, lowering her head, not daring to look at Chen Feng. After all, saying they would be lovers for life was quite embarrassing.
"Teacher Wang, it would be too much of a compromise for you to be my lover."
"With anyone else, it would be a compromise. But with you, it's not a compromise at all. Since things have come to this, I won't pretend anymore. Actually, I quite like you," Wang Ziwei said, uncontrollably hugging Chen Feng.
What more could Chen Feng say? He could only agree wholeheartedly.
After that, Chen Feng and Teacher Wang secretly started a relationship. Chen Feng discovered that maintaining a relationship with Teacher Wang brought many benefits. He could even go to the principal's office at Capital University to find books. Not only that, but through Teacher Wang's introduction, Chen Feng joined the Wushan Association. What was the Wushan Association? It was a small group formed by several wealthy individuals in China. Although this small group only gathered for meals, drinks, and fun, its impact was immense. Because these wealthy individuals, with every word and every glance, offered opportunities to learn a great deal.
On another note, although he didn't know the specifics of Wang Ziwei's family background, one thing was certain: her family background was definitely at a national level. Such a mysterious group as the Wushan Association was not easily accessible to ordinary people!
"Chen Feng, are you free tomorrow?" Wang Ziwei asked softly when she met Chen Feng in the library.
"I'm free in the afternoon."
"That's great! The China Wushan Association is having a golf event in the capital tomorrow afternoon. You should come with me," Wang Ziwei said excitedly.