CHAPTER 638: CHAPTER 638: WHAT? YOU WANT TO KILL SOMEONE?

"Zhuang Aijiu said her son owed two million outside, and if he didn’t pay back, he’d be beaten to death. I didn’t lend her the money at that time and even scolded her. It’s very likely that Zhuang Aijiu holds a grudge and told Li Lu about the child."

Hearing this, Chen Bin didn’t hesitate and quickly took out his phone to call Cheng Zhuang.

"You go investigate Ou Xiaofan’s debt situation."

It didn’t take long for Cheng Zhuang to get back with feedback.

Ou Xiaofan indeed owed two million in high-interest loans awhile back, but Zhuang Aijiu quickly paid it off.

Upon receiving this news, Chen Bin finally understood.

No wonder Li Lu was plucking white hair from him the other day; it was for a paternity test!

And the two million Zhuang Aijiu got was likely from selling out Hao Wenjing.

Seeing Chen Bin’s expression grow solemn, Hao Wenjing couldn’t help but burst into tears.

"It’s all my fault, I had to play the good guy. Who would have thought my good intentions would end up like this, what should we do?!"

"Enough, shut up for me!"

Chen Bin shouted angrily, "Since it has happened, what’s the use of regretting now?!"

Hao Wenjing had never seen him so angry and was instantly frightened, not daring to speak further.

Chen Bin never expected that he would offend his backer because of a maid.

Being cuckolded is no small matter; it must be handled cautiously.

Otherwise, it will lead to inevitable destruction.

After a long while, Hao Wenjing, full of worry, said.

"You need to think of a way quickly, I don’t want you to get into trouble."

Sighing, Chen Bin forced a smile.

"Don’t worry about this. I’ve been in the officialdom for many years; I have some means."

"But Li Lu is the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Committee. If he wants to mess with you, how will you deal with it?"

"Actually, it’s not as bad as you think. After all, Shiyu is his biological daughter, and you’re Shiyu’s mother. Li Lu probably won’t make a big deal out of our matter. So, he doesn’t have any leverage against me now."

After some thought, Hao Wenjing nodded, finding his words reasonable.

But still worriedly said, "You also need to stay alert to avoid being caught by him."

Giving an "um," Chen Bin stared into Hao Wenjing’s eyes.

"If I kill Li Lu, will you be heartbroken?"

"What? You want to kill someone?"

Seeing Hao Wenjing’s terrified expression, Chen Bin explained.

"Don’t be afraid, I was just using a metaphor."

"That’s fine. Since being with you, I haven’t had feelings for Li Lu for a long time. Also, the most important people in my life are you and Shiyu, and the two kids; I couldn’t care less about the rest."

"That’s good."

With those words, Chen Bin pulled Hao Wenjing into his arms.

...

Li Lu initially arranged Hao Wenjing with Chen Bin for her career advancement.

Never expected to end up wearing a green hat.

If Zhuang Aijiu hadn’t informed him earlier, he might have been kept in the dark for life.

Upon getting the paternity test, Li Lu was so furious he ended up in the hospital.

Although his health wasn’t a severe issue, he still needed half a month of observation.

In the hospital room, Xiao Cong came to visit with some items.

"Secretary Li, what happened to you? Why the sudden severe condition?"

Smiling bitterly, Li Lu shook his head.

"Perhaps I’m just getting old; I can’t keep up."

After a few words, Xiao Cong suddenly changed the topic.

"Is it settled that Secretary Zeng is leaving?"

"Yes, I heard the latest by midyear."

"Who will take over then?"

"Most likely Cheng Liusha. He is a key cadre being groomed. After serving as secretary in Yanxi for one term and getting further experience in economically strong provinces for a couple of years, he should be heading to the Imperial Capital."

Hearing this, Xiao Cong was extremely surprised.

"Does Cheng Liusha have a chance to go to the Imperial Capital?"

"Do you know who his former father-in-law is?"

"I don’t know."

Xiao Cong has limited background and almost no knowledge of Cheng Liusha’s details.

Li Lu whispered, "It’s You Kaishan!"

This statement shocked Xiao Cong even more.

You Kaishan is a former national leader, ranking among the top three even in the core leadership circle.

Li Lu, angered by Chen Bin, had lain in bed for a long time, refusing to meet others.

Now that he had a chat companion, he began talking more.

"Even though Cheng Liusha and You Kaishan’s daughter have divorced, the issue wasn’t with him. You Kaishan still treats Cheng Liusha as his own son. As long as the old man is alive, Cheng Liusha will keep rising."

Nodding, Xiao Cong said again.

"My day of stepping down is near too; if the Minister of Propaganda position could go to Chen Bin, that wouldn’t be bad."

Li Lu’s mood was good today, but upon hearing "Chen Bin," his blood pressure shot up.

His face changed, and he asked directly, "Is that your idea or his?"

"Of course, it’s my idea, but Chen Bin surely wants to climb higher too."

Xiao Cong and Chen Bin have no conflict of interest.

He simply thinks highly of Chen Bin and considers recommending him for the position.

However, he cannot help with a deputy provincial level position.

The only one who could help Chen Bin is Li Lu.

With a cold snort, Li Lu, expressionless, said.

"Chen Bin is indeed somewhat capable, but he’s not even forty this year. How could he possibly get a deputy provincial post? Moreover, he hasn’t been a full minister for long; you thinking he can take over is unreal."

"Is there no chance at all?"

"None!"

Seeing Li Lu’s firm expression, Xiao Cong felt puzzled.

He remembered that Li Lu always thought highly of Chen Bin, so why the sudden change today?

Unable to figure out why, he stopped pursuing and changed the topic.

In the afternoon, Chen Bin went to the new station site, bringing Cheng Zhuang along.

Two major accidents caused delays in the schedule, but the project was completed by year-end, and final inspection is underway.

After the Lunar New Year, the move will begin gradually.

The purpose of Chen Bin’s visit was mainly for his office and the hotel’s exclusive suite.

During the initial design, he made modifications to these places.

As for the furnishings, Cheng Zhuang personally oversaw them.

The director’s office is on the top floor of the main building, providing a view of nearly half of Tianhai City from the floor-to-ceiling window.

Besides the work area, the office has a rest room.

The rest room has excellent soundproofing; even if someone set off a firecracker inside, no sound would be heard outside.

Apart from fingerprint unlocking at the door, the rest room features facial recognition.

If anyone enters from outside while Chen Bin isn’t there, an alarm is triggered.

The surveillance is linked to the alarm, and when it lights up, footage from the rest room is sent to Chen Bin’s phone in real time.

Furthermore, electronic sensing and interference devices are installed along the door frame.

All electronic devices, except Chen Bin’s phone, will face interference.

Even a voice recorder will completely lose function inside.

Nodding in approval, Chen Bin was pleased with the design.

Passing through the annex, he arrived at the hotel.

The top-floor suite offers an open view and is not for sale; only Chen Bin can use it.

The suite’s configuration mirrors the rest room, providing strong protection.

At that moment, Chen Bin’s phone rang. Though it was an unknown number, he chose to answer.

It was Cheng Liusha, expressing concerns about a program hosted by Lu Cailian.

Having just arrived in Tianhai, he sought to meet with Chen Bin and discuss the program in depth.

After offending Li Lu, Chen Bin’s political career faced severe crisis.

Since Cheng Liusha invited, he naturally wouldn’t refuse.

After setting the dining location, Chen Bin went to Lu Cailian’s house...