Power and Wealth

Morning.

Eight o'clock.

County outskirts, in a small grove.

The swaying car finally gradually came to a stop. Inside the car was the slightly hurried sound of Dong Xuebing's breath. He was leaning on Mayor Jiang, breathing heavily, feeling like he didn't want to move. After about a minute, Dong Xuebing finally caught his breath and got off Mayor Jiang's body.

Mayor Jiang looked at him. "Tissues."

"Yeah, let me find them." Dong Xuebing turned around to get them.

After receiving them, Mayor Jiang casually wiped her legs. "Give me the medicine too."

"Sure." Dong Xuebing readily complied, immediately fetching mineral water and contraceptives.

Mayor Jiang gulped down the water and handed him the damp tissue she had just used. Seeing Dong Xuebing take it and prepare to throw it outside, Mayor Jiang swallowed her saliva and immediately said, "The forest is quite clean; don't throw it outside. Find a trash bin later. Although our Zhen Shui County's economic environment, salary levels, and infrastructure are relatively poor, the natural environment is still something to be proud of."

No wonder she's the mayor. Look at her quality and level; it's different.

Dong Xuebing said, "Okay," and tossed the tissue back into the car. However, his hands also got a little sticky. He had no choice but to take a tissue and wipe them repeatedly.

With her thighs exposed, Mayor Jiang bent over and reached for the pants on the passenger seat. She shook them out, slowly pulling them up her ample thighs. At this moment, she looked a bit disheveled, with her hair scattered, but it gave a somewhat tempting feeling. Moreover, she had a white floral pattern on the inside of her thighs and a faint red mark, as if it were an imprint from being hit. It was quite conspicuous.

Dong Xuebing was busy caring, "What happened here?"

Mayor Jiang looked down and said calmly, "You scratched it with your nails."

"Oh, I'm sorry." Dong Xuebing wiped his sweat. He didn't expect that he had caused it himself. It must have happened when he accidentally scratched her while pulling open her thighs. He suddenly felt a bit remorseful and a bit distressed. He quickly leaned over to take a look, a concerned expression on his face.

Mayor Jiang calmly said, "It's nothing."

Dong Xuebing asked, "Does it still hurt?"

Mayor Jiang shook her head. "It doesn't hurt anymore. What time is it now?"

"Yeah, it's a little after eight. Still early," Dong Xuebing said after looking at his watch.

Mayor Jiang said, "It's not early. Let's go back and prepare. We need to go back early to set things up."

"Sure, let's put on our clothes and leave." Dong Xuebing reached for his pants.

Dong Xuebing also began to put on his pants. They were squeezed into the narrow space of the back seat, putting on their pants. Their legs unavoidably touched each other, and they even became a bit entangled. Dong Xuebing suddenly felt that his sole had accidentally rubbed against Mayor Jiang's buttocks. He was caught in a soft sensation for a moment, the warmth seeming to reach his chest. He felt very relaxed and excited. Having another chance to be with Mayor Jiang, the significance was different. Mayor Jiang said last night, "Just that once," but the next morning, it happened again. In other words, Mayor Jiang's words had lost their meaning. Dong Xuebing, if Mayor Jiang wasn't present, would have shown how excited he was. Dong Xuebing could have a crooked smile on his face.

Comfortable.

Satisfied.

Happy.

After fooling around with Mayor Jiang twice, Dong Xuebing had never been in such a good state. The exhaustion and negative emotions seemed to have been absorbed by Mayor Jiang's body, leaving only a Dong Xuebing filled with combat power and optimistic positivity.

The car started moving again.

Both of them returned to the front seats.

The car was filled with a charming fragrance. However, since Jiang Fangfang didn't make any requests, Dong Xuebing didn't open the windows to let the smell out. He liked the scent of Jiang Fangfang – her hair, mouth, body, legs – every fragrance she emitted was pleasant to him. He felt more at ease with every breath, and his eyes became much clearer.

On the way, Jiang Fangfang said, "No more nervousness?"

Dong Xuebing grinned, "Not at all, thanks to you."

"Everything is in the right place at the right time. Now, everything is in our Zhen Shui County. If this signing meeting fails, don't look for other excuses," Jiang Fangfang said indifferently.

"I won't," Dong Xuebing replied.

Jiang Fangfang said with a nod, "That's good."

Dong Xuebing blinked, "When you say ‘fail,' roughly how much funding are we talking about losing?"

Jiang Fangfang glanced at him and said, "Although you guaranteed a funding of fifty million before, given the current situation and everyone's expectations being higher, this morning, while you were still asleep, I talked to Secretary Meng on the phone. The county's bottom line for this signing meeting is seventy million."

"Seventy million, huh?"

"Can you achieve it?"

"I'll do my best; it should be possible."

"Why did I hear that you gave a task to your subordinates for one billion?"

"Hehe, I'm not afraid to be straightforward with you. My expectation is indeed one billion."

"Even if the bottom line is seventy million, securing only fifty million is okay. After all, you only promised the county fifty million in funding. As long as you achieve that, you'll have merit without fault. So, there's no need to feel too pressured. If there are any problems, I'll cover for you. Even if you can't reach fifty million, I won't let you resign. I also believe that anyone with eyes in the county can see your capabilities, Xiao Dong. Although you've only been in Zhen Shui County for three months, your contributions to the county are more than some county leaders have done in over ten years. No one wants you to end it this way. So, just focus on doing well in this signing meeting without too much pressure."

Dong Xuebing's eyes flickered. "I know you're comforting me to ensure I'm not too tired. It's okay, Mayor Jiang. I'm the type of person who needs pressure to work better. Without pressure, I don't have that much drive. I'm telling you, if there's no fifty million in funding, I'll pack up and leave the next day. Don't worry; I'm confident. Many projects are almost finalized; fifty million should not be a problem. Besides, I also promised you about the road construction. After the investment promotion work ends, I will raise the funds for the road for you. I promise you that I will achieve whatever I've assured you."

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news."

"I'll give you a satisfactory result."

"Yeah, I've always been confident in your ability to handle things."

Dong Xuebing looked at her, then suddenly reached out, grabbing Jiang Fangfang's small, tender hand on her lap and clasping it in his palm.

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Dong Xuebing blinked and then grabbed it again.

Jiang Fangfang withdrew her hand once more. "There's a camera at the intersection ahead."

"Uh, I see." Dong Xuebing coughed, refraining from holding her hand again and focused on driving.

After passing that intersection, Dong Xuebing touched Mayor Jiang's hand again, and this time, Jiang Fangfang didn't pull back, nor did she say anything.

Dong Xuebing slowly said, "Thank you for yesterday and today."

Jiang Fangfang replied lightly, "Since you came to Zhen Shui County, you've helped me a lot, both in work and life. My mother's situation was settled with your help. This time, I'm just returning the favor. No need to thank me. I've been through a lot; this is nothing."

It was not yet nine o'clock.

The Land Rover entered the county party committee compound.

Originally, Dong Xuebing felt uneasy about dropping Jiang Fangfang directly at the entrance, fearing that people would know about their affair. However, he changed his mind; they lived in the same family quarters, and Dong Xuebing often gave Jiang Fangfang a ride to work. Everyone was used to it.

The car stopped.

Jiang Fangfang said indifferently, "I'm leaving."

"Okay, see you later." Dong Xuebing looked at her.

Jiang Fangfang nodded. "Secretary Meng and I will arrive at ten o'clock. I'll leave the previous preparations to you. Go and make arrangements, and make sure nothing goes wrong."

"Sure."

Jiang Fangfang casually picked up the box of contraceptives below and put it in her bag. "I'm taking these. I'll give you the money later."

Dong Xuebing chuckled. "Ah, you're making fun of me."

"Yeah, I'll take them." Jiang Fangfang got out of the car.

Dong Xuebing said, "Take care. I'll contact you if anything comes up."

On the side, several staff members had just arrived at work and greeted Jiang Fangfang.

"Mayor Jiang."

"Good morning."

"Hey, you look so good today."

"Good morning." Jiang Fangfang replied calmly. "Does looking good make a difference?"

The female staff laughed, "It does. You look much more beautiful today than before."

As the county mayor, Jiang Fangfang, the second-in-command in the county, attracted a lot of attention with every move. Therefore, some subtle changes were noticed by others. Jiang Fangfang's secretary, Li Xiaona, had just ridden her bicycle over and was also slightly stunned when she saw Jiang Fangfang. She could sense that Mayor Jiang was different today. Li Xiaona couldn't put it into words, but the rosy complexion, improved complexion, and the absence of the pale face that often-accompanied insomnia were evident. Did something good happen, or did she get enough sleep yesterday?

Dong Xuebing also heard their words, feeling even more guilty. After exchanging greetings with a few staff, he hastily left the county party committee compound.

Looking good?

That was expected.

After all, when Jiang Fangfang got drunk and did things herself in front of him, Dong Xuebing had known about it for a long time. Although Mayor Jiang appeared indifferent and uninterested, her heart was empty and lonely. After all, she was a widow, and at her age, it was inevitable. From last night to this morning, Dong Xuebing had twice with Mayor Jiang. Although she didn't say anything or show any expression during that time, Dong Xuebing could feel that Mayor Jiang tensed up and trembled about three times, presumably feeling quite satisfied after each round. Hence, her rosy complexion now.

Indeed, she is very beautiful.

Much more beautiful than before.