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Chapter 242: [241] Envious Days of a High-ranking Figure

Winter Garden.

The esteemed Grand Chancellor Bai Yichuan turned out to be the Dream Master of the Dream Society, and Director Cheng cleverly arranged a secret alliance with the Xuan Shi, the guardian of the town, to eliminate the Dream Master in one fell swoop.

This unexpected turn of events is destined to be recorded in the official annals of Anhua City and will add another touch of legend to Director Cheng's reputation.

In the spacious banquet hall.

A total of twenty-six meritorious inspectors invited to attend this reward feast, plus two deputy directors, making a total of twenty-eight attendees.

After these people learned the true cause of this major event, their first reaction was shock.

Without exception.

This emotion was so strong that few paid attention to the sumptuous feast on the table.

The maid Xie You, looking at the shocked expressions, smiled and said, "Director Cheng has urgent matters to attend to and cannot attend tonight's banquet. He has asked me to apologize on his behalf."

The so-called "urgent matters" were obviously just an excuse.

Cheng Han knew very well that his authority was too strong. Even his two deputies were cautious in his presence. If he were present, it was unlikely that anyone would enjoy the meal.

Deputy Director Bai Xinshan hurriedly said, "The director's official duties are all important matters concerning the safety of our city. The director doesn't need to worry about us."

The other deputy director, Duan Zhuohui, quickly flattered, "The director works tirelessly day and night and is a model for the Inspection Bureau!"

These two guys were much quicker in speaking than the others. They had the ability to climb to the position of deputy director, so obviously they had their reasons.

Xie You smiled faintly, "Please enjoy this feast of snake soup to your heart's content! Please allow me to take my leave first!"

She quickly bowed and gracefully left.

Bai Xinshan quickly glanced at the extremely round and perky posterior of Miss Youwu, and couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.

Her appearance and figure were both top-notch, such a level of beauty was truly rare, and it made people itch with desire.

But Bai Xinshan didn't dare to look too much and quickly averted his gaze.

He turned his head to look at his colleague Duan Zhuohui and asked in a low voice, "Isn't this beautiful lady a maid from the Fang family? Why does she seem so close to the director?"

Duan Zhuohui often frequented the Winter Garden and knew more about the situation. He whispered, "Miss Xie is so beautiful and has excellent manners. The director happens to lack capable personnel by his side, you know!"

Bai Xinshan immediately understood and replied, "This young lady will probably become an important figure in Anhua City in the future."

The word "important" in this sentence carried a different shade of meaning.

Duan Zhuohui understood the meaning behind this sentence and smirked a little, "I remember Miss Xie wasn't as beautiful when she first entered the Winter Garden."

Bai Xinshan had a serious expression on his face, but his words were equally suggestive, "This must be the director's personal influence."

The two of them exchanged a smile and didn't dare to continue.

Soon after.

The servants of the Fang family poured various high-quality wines into beautiful glass cups.

The sound of clinking cups immediately filled the air, and this table full of exquisite dishes made everyone enjoy the feast to their heart's content.

And amidst the eating and drinking, people inevitably started discussing gossip.

"I heard that Director Cheng will take over the position of Grand Chancellor. If this is true, Director Cheng will probably become the most authoritative official in the history of our city."

"No matter who becomes the Grand Chancellor, they will definitely be overshadowed by Director Cheng. The Xuan Ge couldn't find a more suitable candidate in the entire Little Spirit Realm."

"In this extraordinary period, only Director Cheng has the ability to stabilize the situation in Anhua City!"

In their conversations, everyone was convinced that their own director would rise to greater heights.

This small detail actually represented the direction of people's hearts.

It's unclear who started it, but the topic gradually shifted to a less serious direction.

"After Director Cheng settles in the Political Hall, he will definitely be accompanied by a beautiful secretary, right?"

"Tsk tsk! Including the female secretary of the Inspection Bureau, Miss Ying Beibei, and that bubble-like beauty Miss Xie, the days of the high-ranking figures are truly enviable."

"If we want to keep a mistress, we have to pay for it ourselves. Director Cheng... hehe!"

The latter part of the conversation seemed to be slandering their superiors, and this person didn't have the guts to continue.

*

Garden office.

Inside the dining room.

A table was also set up for a feast of snake soup, but the scale was much smaller than the banquet hall.

Cheng Han was unaware that his subordinates were joking about him, thinking that he was using official funds to engage in inappropriate relationships in Anhua City.

Of course.

Even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

It's almost impossible for a group of men to gather together and not discuss beautiful women, so why should he demand too much from his subordinates?

Cheng Han took a small sip of the steaming snake soup and praised, "The chef's skills are excellent!"

This bowl of snake soup, which looked like clear water, was actually incredibly delicious, truly a masterpiece.

Xie You timely introduced, "The chef in charge of this dish is the best at clear soup in the city. Normally, the banquets he cooks cost at least two gold coins per table."

"This chef heard that this banquet was arranged by you, and he didn't even charge a single copper coin. He also provided many ingredients for free."

Miss Youwu paused for a moment and suddenly emphasized, "Everything you have done for Anhua City is remembered by everyone."

For some reason, Xie You did not wear her usual slightly ugly makeup, but instead put on a stunning makeup.

At this moment, she deliberately changed into a thin and close-fitting long dress, showing off her perfect figure, truly a "beauty."

Cheng Han just smiled and didn't respond.

Xie You stole a glance at her boss's profile and boldly said, "Director, in the eyes of others, you are high above, but I feel that you are too lonely."

This is the truth.

Compared to the bustling banquet hall, this small garden restaurant is indeed too quiet. She had just come from the hall and the feeling was particularly obvious.

But Miss Youwu's words seemed to imply some indescribable meaning.

Cheng Han seemed to not have heard it at all and shook his head, "I don't feel lonely because exploring arcane arts is fascinating."

Xie You wanted to say, "Actually, there is something else that is fascinating," but she didn't have the courage to tease her boss.

Cheng Han smiled again, "Let me show you a little trick."

He picked up a ceramic spoon and lightly tapped the exquisite soup bowl.

"Ding!"

A pleasant crisp sound.

Something surprising happened.

In just half a breath, the milky white snake segment in the bowl quickly turned gray, looking like a stone.

Cheng Han scooped it out with the spoon and casually threw it on the ground.

"Crack!"

The snake segment exploded into dozens of pieces of rubble.

It actually turned from a piece of meat into a stone!

Xie You was stunned.

Miss Youwu had just slightly missed the moment of waking up from the dream and did not see the process of the town guardian mage killing Bai Yichuan. This was the first time she witnessed such a secret technique.

Cheng Han smiled proudly, "Isn't it interesting?"

This is the "Stone Spirit" secret technique analyzed by the All-Knowing Eye. For him, as long as he has seen a certain arcane art once, he can gain something from it.

Xie You's beautiful face showed a hint of fear, nodding repeatedly, "It's amazing!"

Just then.

Countless stars suddenly appeared in the sky.

A brilliant halo flashed out of thin air.

The image in the center was quite blurry, but it could still be distinguished that towering waves were surging endlessly.

This is the Youmiao Realm!

Cheng Han instantly understood that the long-awaited battle between the two realms, the divine battle between the gods and the snake lady, was finally beginning!

There was a chapter before where I accidentally got the name of a deputy director wrong.

It shouldn't be Deng Xi.

On the first day the protagonist took office in Anhua City, he publicly executed Bai Yichuan.

The correct name should be Bai Xinshan.

I hereby declare.

(End of this chapter)