Wu Tian ignored him further, let out a cold snort, and walked off the field.
After he left, no one among the villagers dared to step onto the field for the next match. The competition ultimately ended with Tian'e Village securing victory.
On the way back, Wang Damao was furious, stamping his feet and exclaiming, "This is infuriating!"
"What kind of dog is that Jiang Chaoqun? He's a complete scoundrel!"
"Just because he has a little power, he thinks he's great. Guys like him will never die a good death!"
Wu Tian's expression turned grim as he said, "Don't worry, Village Chief. I'll teach him a lesson sooner or later."
"If someone like him continues to hold that position, who knows how many more people will suffer."
Wang Damao was slightly taken aback, then asked, "Wu Tian, you mustn't act recklessly!"
"He's from the yamen, after all. I know you can fight, but if you dare to lay a hand on someone from the yamen, you'll be asking for trouble!"
Wu Tian shook his head and replied, "I don't plan to fight him. That's the most primitive approach, and I wouldn't be that foolish."
Wang Damao asked with confusion, "Then what do you mean..."
Wu Tian responded, "When Jiang Chaoqun came, he had a female secretary with him. Do you remember that?"
Wang Damao was surprised again, then nodded, "I remember. Wasn't she quite a pretty young girl?"
"Why are you asking about that?"
Wu Tian chuckled coldly, "Since that woman is Jiang Chaoqun's secretary, she's our biggest breakthrough."
"As long as we can handle that woman, Jiang Chaoqun will naturally face consequences."
Wang Damao looked at Wu Tian with a strange gaze and asked, "Wu Tian, what exactly are you planning? You're not thinking of seducing that female secretary, are you?"
Wu Tian shot Wang Damao a glare and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Just wait for my news."
"Jiang Chaoqun's good days are about to come to an end."
They didn't chat any further. After returning to the village, Wu Tian rested for a night, and the next day, he headed to the county planning bureau.
He parked his Mercedes-Benz by the roadside and waited from the afternoon until dusk.
It was just after work hours. Wu Tian watched as people emerged from the bureau. As he scanned the crowd, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he honked his horn twice.
Jiang Chaoqun's female secretary was named Ding Ling, and she was indeed quite beautiful.
Wearing a uniform, she exuded a certain allure that was less about composure and more about a different kind of temptation.
Hearing the horn, she was startled and looked around. Seeing no one else nearby, she wondered,
"Are they looking for me?"
With a slight hint of confusion, she walked towards the car and gently tapped on the window.
Wu Tian lowered the car window and smiled at Ding Ling, saying, "Secretary Ding, right? We meet again. Please get in."
"It's you?" Ding Ling was extremely surprised to see Wu Tian.
This was a luxury car. How could Wu Tian, a villager, afford such a vehicle?
Despite her surprise, she then asked, "Are you looking for me... for something?"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "There are some things that are not convenient to discuss outside. You should get in first."
"Let's find a place to eat, and then we can talk slowly."
Ding Ling found Wu Tian's intentions very strange. If it were anyone else, she definitely wouldn't have gotten into their car.
However, Wu Tian's performance on the field yesterday was truly captivating.
She was only twenty-four years old. Although beautiful, she had never even been in a relationship.
In some ways, she was still like a young girl, so Wu Tian's handsomeness had somewhat enchanted her.
She had a good impression of Wu Tian and felt he wasn't a bad person. After a moment's hesitation, she got into Wu Tian's car.
In the car, Wu Tian didn't say much to Ding Ling. He directly drove to a restaurant.
Then, the two of them got out of the car and went inside.
Wu Tian's intention was to treat Ding Ling well, so he arranged for the most upscale private room.
Wu Tian asked Ding Ling to order, but she felt a bit shy and let Wu Tian order instead.
However, Wu Tian didn't know what to order, so he asked the waiter to bring all the signature dishes.
Ding Ling, who often accompanied Jiang Chaoqun, was quite familiar with high-end restaurants.
Looking at the dishes Wu Tian ordered, she immediately knew that the total cost would likely exceed ten thousand. This made her feel even more astonished by Wu Tian.
She couldn't help but say to Wu Tian, "Um... who exactly are you?"
"Why are you... a little different from what I imagined?"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "How am I different? Do you think I should be a poor nobody, incapable of such expenses?"
Ding Ling's pretty face blushed as Wu Tian had guessed her thoughts.
She quickly said, "No, no, I didn't think you were a nobody."
"I just thought you shouldn't be this wealthy..."
Wu Tian continued to smile and said, "Villages are different now than they used to be. Many people might seem poor, but they are actually quite well-off at home. So, you can't judge people from the countryside with your old assumptions."
Ding Ling felt a bit ashamed when Wu Tian said this.
Changing the subject, she said, "We don't know each other, do we? What's your real reason for inviting me to dinner today?"
Seeing that Ding Ling had directly addressed the main point, Wu Tian stopped beating around the bush and said, "What are your thoughts on yesterday's match?"
As soon as this question was asked, Ding Ling was stunned.
Her gaze immediately became evasive as she said, "Ah, that. I think it was very normal. There's nothing... worth talking about."
As she spoke, she felt very insecure.
After all, anyone with eyes could see that yesterday's match couldn't be called a competition at all; it was purely Jiang Chaoqun manipulating his authority.
However, she was still Jiang Chaoqun's subordinate, and she didn't know Wu Tian's true intentions, so she dared not comment further on the matter.
Wu Tian, of course, understood Ding Ling's thoughts.
He softened his smile and said, "You don't need to be so nervous. You and I both saw what happened yesterday. You know how excessive Jiang Chaoqun was."
Ding Ling felt a little scared, as this matter was approaching a taboo.
So, she shook her head and said, "Don't talk to me about this. Just tell me directly what you want from me."
Wu Tian lowered his voice and said, "You've always been by Jiang Chaoqun's side, right? So you must know everything about his affairs."
"Yesterday, Jiang Chaoqun was almost openly helping Tian'e Village. This means there must be some kind of transaction between him and Tian'e Village?"