The place they chose for the funeral was a leisure club open to the public.

When Zhang Guodong arrived with Qin Lina, the fat man and Lin Yujiao were already there. Qin Hao was with his girlfriend Luo Juan, and Li Rulong was with his fiancée Qi Xiaoyun. Qin Hao and Li Rulong had fought alongside Zhang Guodong against the arrogant young master, which greatly changed Zhang Guodong's impression of these two classmates, so they became a group. Xu Jing also came with her refined boyfriend Jiang Qiang, while Geng Hui and Pao Yan came alone, thus forming a couple. "Hey, Guodong. Who is this beautiful lady?" Xu Jing's eyes flashed with surprise when she saw Zhang Guodong arrive with a strange beauty, and she asked curiously.

They all already knew that Zhang Guodong's wife was a top-rated female TV host, but she had now entered politics. They had originally thought that Zhang Guodong would bring his wife, but unexpectedly, she turned out to be a beautiful woman they didn't recognize.

Last time, when Pao Yan got into trouble, Zhang Guodong and his two companions got into a fight, beating several sons of leaders in the High-tech Zone black and blue. Afterwards, they went to Zhang Guodong's Taoyuan Xiaozhu. However, Xu Jing, Qin Hao, Li Rulong, Pao Yan, and Geng Hui had never seen Qin Lina before.

Upon seeing her, he was immediately struck by her beauty. Qin Lina was beautiful, generous, and mature. After the hair transplant, her beauty and temperament were enhanced to an even higher level. Zhang Guodong noticed that Pao Yan's eyes immediately darkened.

"Haha. Let me introduce you. This is Qin Lina, Sister Na, and also Guodong's neighbor in Taoyuanzhu!" The fat man glanced at Zhang Guodong with amusement before speaking.

But in his heart, he thought, "It seems Guodong has also brought Qin Lina into the spotlight, taking her to public events."

But others sensed something amiss. Neighbors? Who would believe that? Why would they bring someone along if they weren't related?

Zhang Guodong realized he couldn't stay silent any longer.

"Sister Na, you're so beautiful!" Lin Yujiao, standing next to the fat man, immediately exclaimed enviously. The two women quickly became close. Xu Jing, Geng Hui, Pao Yan—five women make a drama.

Several men looked at it, shook their heads and smiled bitterly, and then went to find men's jobs.

Among them, only Xu Jing's boyfriend, Jiang Qiang, was an outsider—a refined young man. The fat man introduced them to Zhang Guodong. It seemed they already knew each other before.

However, Jiang Qiang rarely spoke, but listened politely and smiled occasionally. He was not as at ease as Zhang Guodong and the others, and seemed to be standing aside.

They all knew the fat man's identity. He held the dual positions of Party Secretary and Mayor of Zhangba Township, a deputy-department-level position. Having served in leadership for quite some time, he had fully developed a commanding presence. Qin Hao and Li Rulong naturally centered their attention around the fat man.

The five men ordered drinks and snacks for the ladies. They themselves drank beer, and with several microphones on, they requested songs and belted out a few tunes.

But the men weren't as enthusiastic about singing as the women. They practically grabbed all the microphones.

"Simply put it." Zhang Guodong and the others listened to the music, then loudly discussed other things in private.

Originally, Liu Tao wanted to come to this gathering too. But after being slapped by Zhang Guodong last time, she couldn't bring herself to do it. He's too snobbish and even betrayed his classmates; this circle has basically excluded him.

"Guodong, aren't you planning to build on the land you contracted? Go find Qin Hao! He's in the Fourth Construction Company of the province, currently a deputy section chief. He doesn't have many achievements to show for himself, but the company he works for is quite powerful!" As the crowd talked, they steered the conversation toward the desert contracting in Ningyun County.

This incident caused a great stir in Fuli.

This also set a precedent for private participation in desertification control, and the provincial government commended the provincial and municipal party committees and governments at the meeting. The national government invests astronomical sums annually in desertification control, but the results have been less than satisfactory.

This may be related to the irresponsibility of some individuals, and also to the fact that desertification control is a global challenge. Now, with private sector involvement, everyone is using their unique methods, and the implications are far-reaching.

This has also deepened the understanding of social responsibility among some businesses and private owners. This is a good example!

"Wang Kang, I heard that Zhu, the municipal people's congress representative and boss of Fuqiang Company, was beaten up during the Ningyun Desert contracting process? Are you aware of this?" Li Rulong asked.

He had heard about it too, but only vaguely. It was all hearsay. As the beer flowed, the conversation became lively.

"I've heard about this too. In my opinion, this guy deserves to be beaten up! He holds the title of a people's representative, but he's doing despicable things!" Qin Hao chimed in.

The fat man said, "I'm not too sure about that. I've heard it happened, but I didn't see it with my own eyes!"

He denied it.

Zhu Lifu is naturally a relatively active businessman in the municipal sector, and once he entered politics, he became much more concerned about this level of affairs.

Qin Hao and Li Rulong were junior section chiefs and deputy section chiefs in a public institution. They were, in a sense, minor figures.

But they are extremely well-informed about this.

The fat man thought to himself, "The people who beat up Zhu Lifu are right here. That Boss Zhu got beaten up, and he's been hiding away in the hospital ever since, not daring to utter a sound. He rarely shows his face in the city anymore."

Is it probably a psychological trauma?

The fat man glanced at the serious-looking Zhang Guodong and really wanted to ask, "How did you manage to do that back then?"

However, this matter cannot be discussed with these classmates.

After all, we're not from the same social class, so there are many topics we can't discuss carelessly.

Zhang Guodong should have been just an ordinary citizen. But what's the reality?

Even though Qin Hao and Li Rulong didn't consider Zhang Guodong to be of high status, they knew he was probably the richest among them. Wasn't Taoyuan Xiaozhu worth several million now?

This money is far too much for them!

"Guodong, if you really want to build in the desert, I'll take charge of the project, guaranteeing the lowest price and the best quality!" Qin Hao, not forgetting the fat man's reminder, immediately assured him. "Our branch of the Fourth Company has extensive experience in desert construction. The Hengsha Highway and related facilities in Yuyang City were built by us!"

“Alright, but my project isn’t big. I estimate it’ll only cost around 100,000 to 200,000,” Zhang Guodong said with a slight smile.

A few hundred thousand. If the Fourth Construction Company were to contract it out, that's indeed too small.

However, the Fourth Company has many branches and construction teams of various sizes. As a deputy section chief, Qin Hao actually oversees several small construction teams, and each year, in addition to completing the tasks assigned by the Fourth Construction Headquarters, these teams also have some extra contracted tasks.

In this job, Qin Hao and his team completed more tasks and earned more, resulting in larger year-end bonuses and profit sharing. This essentially involved soliciting work on a personal level!

Moreover, he had only recently become the deputy section chief and urgently needed to keep himself busy. No matter how big or small the project was, as long as there was work to be done, he would take on this project worth tens or hundreds of thousands of yuan.

Besides, Qin Hao had his own ulterior motives. This was Wang Kang's idea, so he was doing Wang Kang a favor by accepting a lower fee!

It is evident that once people enter society, even though they are all classmates, in addition to friendship, the unspoken rules between officials and businessmen begin to be involved.

"Don't worry, Guodong. I manage several construction teams; sending one out shouldn't be too much."

Zhang Guodong nodded, which was taken as agreement.

For him, as long as there's a stone hut to sleep in, it doesn't matter who's in charge of the construction project, as long as it's done well. A few hundred thousand yuan is really nothing to him.

He casually took out a few low-grade crystals, which would be worth at least this much money in mortal society.

Those pills were worth millions, even tens of millions!

Halfway through the drinking session, music started playing, and Zhang Guodong was pulled into a dance by Qin Lina. The others also joined in, pairing off to the dance floor. Zhang Guodong didn't want to dance, but not wanting to spoil Qin Lina's fun or anyone else's, he reluctantly went along.

As she jumped, Qin Lina's mature body almost melted into Zhang Guodong's arms. Her two soft, elastic breasts made Zhang Guodong feel a little hot down there.

In the dim light, Qin Lina gazed at Zhang Guodong with deep affection, which Zhang Guodong found hard to bear.

This woman has quite a few tricks up her sleeve.

He got along well with Li Yun. Zheng Le had also met her; they were very affectionate, but when facing her, his desire was blatant. Qin Lina felt a strange sensation in her lower abdomen; something hard was pressing against her, and her face immediately flushed.

But secretly, he felt a bit smug and deliberately pressed closer, rubbing against her for a bit.

She was initially disillusioned with society, but unexpectedly met Zhang Guodong. The leisurely life at Peach Blossom Spring attracted her, sparking her interest in the male owner. Then, a mythical world captivated her, changing her destiny and solidifying her resolve to become a cultivator in pursuit of immortality.

The first thing to do was to make her Zhang Guodong's woman!

Only after becoming a cultivator did she fully understand how wise her decision had been. Cultivation. Seeking immortality. How difficult it was. She gradually came to realize that the world of cultivators was one where strength reigned supreme and the strong preyed on the weak. For a woman with low cultivation, without a powerful backer, life would be incredibly difficult. At the same time, Zhang Guodong's presence brought her nothing but pleasant surprises!

Unexpectedly, Zhang Guodong possessed such talent in cultivation! Reaching level nineteen in less than two years! Of course, she was unaware that Zhang Guodong's physical cultivation was even more terrifying, and even less aware that he was now a level thirty-eight "Dharma cultivator," and had mastered a supernatural power!

Let's get back to the main topic.

Zhang Guodong also noticed the abnormality in his own body. Looking at the restless woman in his arms, how could he not understand? This woman was mature and worldly-wise. Seducing him was truly effortless for her.

"I'm not jumping anymore! I'll deal with you when we get back!" Zhang Guodong whispered in his ear.

"Fine, who's afraid of who? If you're so capable, try making sure I can't get out of bed either!" Qin Lina's reply left Zhang Guodong extremely embarrassed. She herself was also burning with embarrassment.

Li Yun made an excuse that she wasn't feeling well, so she had all her meals brought inside.

But Qin Lina, having been through similar experiences, knew exactly what was going on. She guessed Zhang Guodong was too skilled in bed, and Li Yun couldn't get out.

A hint of spring fever and a touch of adoration filled Qin Lina's eyes. She hadn't been with a man in so long, and the thought made her face burn. A faint anticipation lingered in her heart; she really wanted to try it once, and she couldn't bear to get out of bed.

This time, however, she cooperated with Zhang Guodong. Their lower abdomens slightly parted, and after a while, when the music ended, Zhang Guodong's erection subsided.

Otherwise, Zhang Guodong would be very embarrassed if others saw him like this.

Zhang Guodong quickly found a seat and took a few deep breaths. Qin Lina, on the other hand, gracefully sat down, secretly delighted.

"Guodong, want to dance again?" Zhang Guodong had just sat down when Pao Yan bit her lip, stood up somewhat awkwardly, and came over to invite Zhang Guodong to dance.

Zhang Guodong wanted to break off the relationship, but then thought it might not be a good idea, so he reluctantly stepped back onto the dance floor.

Speaking of his dancing, it's really not very good. He used to easily step on people's feet, but Zheng Le "trained" him. After a while, he became somewhat proficient and no longer had to step on the ladies' feet.

But when the woman put her arm around Pao Yan's waist, she trembled as if she were very nervous.

"Dance naturally, take a deep breath, and then follow the music!" Zhang Guodong said.

"Okay!" Bao Yan nodded slightly, seemingly a little more relaxed.

"By the way, how's work with District Chief Xiang going?" Zhang Guodong suddenly remembered that Pao Yan seemed to be Xiang Chunyan's secretary, but he had never asked her.

“District Chief Xiang is very good to me! I wasn’t very good at the beginning of my job, but I’m much better now! District Chief Xiang often mentions you and asks about your university days!” Bao Yan relaxed and chuckled upon hearing this.

"Oh? Hehe!" Zhang Guodong chuckled.

He really has nothing to say about university now; he doesn't even want to go back to those schools. Universities left him with some fond memories, but also some sadness.

"Guodong, how did you and District Chief Xiang meet?" Bao Yan wasn't going to let the topic go and asked curiously.

She could tell that Zhang Guodong and District Chief Xiang had a very close relationship.

Could it be that Zhang Guodong and District Chief Xiang have "that kind of relationship"?

Being kept by a sugar daddy?

But Zhang Guodong seems to be very wealthy and doesn't look like someone who's been kept by a sugar daddy.

Zhang Guodong said, "Li Yun, Sister Xiang, and another sister are very close!"

Li Yun and Pao Yan naturally knew each other. When they went to Taoyuanzhu, they were all incredulous to see so many beautiful women living together with one man.

But as he went there more often, he gradually figured out what was going on. It seemed that Zhang Guodong and the beautiful Li Yun had a relationship!

Of course, we should also add Qin Lina today? Just look at the tenderness Qin Lina shows when she looks at Zhang Guodong, and you'll know she's not simple.

But doesn't Zhang Guodong already have a wife? And a famous and beautiful woman at that? Bao Yan really couldn't understand it.

Geng Hui privately remarked that Zhang Guodong was definitely a womanizer. But this womanizer had now stirred Pao Yan's heart. A twist of fate! Zhang Guodong was rich, very rich, young and wealthy; not handsome, but extremely masculine and charismatic, especially after saving her last time, which made her feel that Zhang Guodong was tall, reliable, and dependable.

At the same time, Zhang Guodong seems to have considerable connections. This is reflected in his political power and influence, and such a description is not an exaggeration.

With all the conditions met, it's no wonder that many women find it hard to resist.

Being in officialdom, Pao Yan gradually came to know the benefits of power and the hardships of being a woman in officialdom—this was reality.

Speaking of Lin Yue, Zhang Guodong recalled her dashing figure. It seemed like a long time since he'd seen her! He wondered how that "Extinction Master" was doing.

Being the executive deputy director of the district public security bureau is no easy feat for someone her age!

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