"So, the Dawang family has been wiped out in one fell swoop?" Mu Chi Wang Mu asked excitedly.
"That's right. Just now, the provincial special police force arrested the entire Dawang family, not a single one escaped. From today onwards, Ji Miao County will be free of any criminal organizations, and we can focus wholeheartedly on economic development. The people of Ji Miao County can finally live happy and fulfilling lives. Isn't this the best news ever?" Qin Yan asked with a radiant smile.
"Of course, it's the best news," Mu Chi Wang Mu replied, finally feeling a great weight lifted from his shoulders.
At the same time, his admiration for Chen Feng reached its peak. The criminal element that had plagued Ji Miao County for over a decade had finally been resolved by Chen Feng's swift and decisive action. It was evident that Chen Feng possessed not only capability but also a compassionate heart.
"County Magistrate Qin, Chen Feng is still sleeping. Perhaps we could sleep a little longer?" Mu Chi Wang Mu asked shyly, his face flushing.
"We can. To be honest, my heart has been in my throat for the past few days. Now that the danger has passed, all the fatigue has washed over me," Qin Yan replied with a knowing smile.
Mu Chi Wang Mu said nothing further but helped Qin Yan undress, then removed his own clothes. They decided to sleep with Chen Feng for a while longer, and after waking up, the three of them would have some fun.
And so, the three of them slept until the afternoon.
Chen Feng awoke from his slumber, feeling refreshed. As he opened his eyes, he was stunned. "What the heck? How did this happen? When did County Magistrate Qin arrive? And more importantly, she's completely naked!"
"County Magistrate Qin, you are..." Chen Feng began tentatively.
"Chen Feng, don't say anything. All three of us are full of energy, and we must do something we should do..." Chen Feng, being a romantic, understood perfectly what the two women beside him desired. Without a word, he plunged into the fray.
The encounter lasted for three hours, during which all three of them reached new heights of ecstasy.
"Chen Feng, the criminal element in Ji Miao County has been completely eradicated. What are your plans next?" Qin Yan asked, while getting dressed.
"I need to return to the provincial capital," Chen Feng replied without hesitation.
"What? Return to the provincial capital? Haven't the roots of the Dawang family been completely severed? Why do you need to go back?" Qin Yan asked, bewildered.
"County Magistrate Qin, Li Xue is a very peculiar person..." Chen Feng said, hesitating.
"What about Li Xue?" Qin Yan prompted.
"I need to have a conversation with Li Xue to understand her. As you know, anyone who has been intimate with Li Xue generally finds their career in politics stalled, remaining in the same position for life." Chen Feng explained earnestly.
"That's true. But the question is, this has always been Li Xue's principle. Will she change it for you?" Qin Yan asked, her brow furrowed with concern. Chen Feng's trip to the provincial capital to see Li Xue, the second-in-command, was not just for his own sake but for the sake of all the people of Ji Miao County. If his career were to be stifled because of this, it would be incredibly unfair.
"For ordinary people, Li Xue would absolutely adhere to her principles. However, I am not an ordinary person, and I am confident I can persuade Li Xue," Chen Feng replied with full confidence.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yan asked no further questions. If anyone else had made such a bold claim, she would not have believed them. But coming from Chen Feng, she absolutely trusted him. Having followed Chen Feng on this journey, she admitted that he had accomplished many impossible feats. In Chen Feng's eyes, nothing was impossible.
After giving Chen Feng a few instructions, Qin Yan allowed him to head to the provincial capital.
"Chen Feng, I underestimated you. Your judgment on the fast-charging project for shared charging piles was spot on. If it weren't for you this time, I would have been completely ruined," Li Xue said excitedly.
"Elder Li, you also helped me a great deal this time, so we don't need to thank each other. However, I've come today because I need to ask for another favor..." Chen Feng said, while observing Li Xue's expression.
"You need another favor? Chen Feng, do you truly not know my temper, or are you pretending not to know? I never help subordinates I've been involved with a second time. Frankly speaking, remaining a deputy county magistrate for your entire life is quite good. Especially since Ji Miao County is becoming increasingly prosperous under your governance, being a deputy county magistrate in Ji Miao County for life is not a loss," Li Xue explained earnestly.
"Elder Li, that's logically sound, but I still don't wish to do so. I made my fortune in Mingshan Town, and I wish to return to Mingshan Town. Mingshan Town is tens of thousands of miles away from here, and it's entirely outside the scope of our political circle. This way, you won't have to guard against me every day. If we are not within the same political circle, there will be no conflict of interest between us. Without any conflict of interest, there will be no harm to you," Chen Feng stated calmly.
"Chen Feng, I don't deny that what you've said has merit. However, I don't want to change my existing habits. Unless you have a sufficiently compelling reason to allow me to return to Mingshan Town," Li Xue replied coldly.
"Elder Li, if you agree to let Qin Yan and me leave Ji Miao County, I will help you with another major task..." Chen Feng continued calmly.
"Help me with another major task? Chen Feng, are you oversimplifying things? I've already resolved the issue with the fast-charging project for shared charging piles. Is there anything else that requires your help?" Li Xue asked dismissively.
"Elder Li, ideally, after dealing with the fast-charging project for shared charging piles, you would indeed be free of all worries. However, while dealing with the fast-charging project for shared charging piles, you unknowingly offended some leaders from the capital..." Chen Feng said mysteriously.
"Offended leaders from the capital? Are you trying to scare me?" Li Xue stared intently at Chen Feng.
"Elder Li, you are the second-in-command of the province, with immense power. I am merely a deputy county magistrate. Even if I had the courage of a leopard, I wouldn't dare threaten you. Besides, you are an old hand in the political arena. You can definitely judge whether I'm bluffing or if this is a genuine matter," Chen Feng explained calmly.
"Continue," Li Xue commanded.
"It's like this: the reason the fast-charging project for shared charging piles defrauded several provinces, besides the cunning nature of the Mingda Company boss, is also due to the involvement of people at the higher levels. It can be said that anyone who can perpetrate such large-scale fraud in politics must have connections at the higher echelons. This is similar to bank fraud; if bank fraud occurs, it's because there's an insider cooperating in secret. Without an insider, bank fraud would be impossible. While I don't know who the connections are in the capital for Mingda Company this time, I have a way to help you return all the money lost by their counterparts in the capital. As long as the money is not lost, the big figures in the capital will not pursue the matter of the fast-charging project for shared charging piles." Chen Feng spoke word by word.
"..." Li Xue was speechless. She had initially assumed that despite Chen Feng's young age, his political acumen would have a limit. However, the ironclad facts indicated that Chen Feng's political acuity had no upper bound. The fact that he could detect such subtle political details was truly impressive.
"Mingda Company did indeed release a significant amount of money during this fast-charging project for shared charging piles incident. However, I've already used all of that money to grease the wheels with my political connections. Where am I supposed to get the money to repay those big figures in the capital?" Li Xue asked dejectedly after a moment's thought.