The pinnacle of power: starting with having sex with a female leader-Chapter 206 - 0: Capricious Once

Zhang Gao was playing coy, causing Shen Manwen to suddenly become a bit tense.

Could all the rumors be true?

Do Cheng Yuan and Pan Bao’er really have an issue?

"Brother Zhang, stop playing coy! But what about it?"

Zhang Gao weighed his words carefully.

"Manwen, you are the youngest female County Chief in Hundong, and Cheng Yuan is a young man full of vigor and vitality."

"It would be best for you two not to get too close to each other. There are already some rumors saying Cheng Yuan is your, uh, often staying over at your place, and if it reaches your uncle and aunt’s ears..."

Shen Manwen breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brother Zhang, I admit, I have a bit of a soft spot for Cheng Yuan."

"However, I’m very clear that the current Cheng Yuan is not someone our Shen Family can approve of! He can’t get past my parents’ scrutiny."

"Don’t worry about it, unless I bring Cheng Yuan back to Beijing to meet my parents, I won’t cross the line with him."

Zhang Gao’s pupils contracted slightly. Manwen actually admitted she had a soft spot for Cheng Yuan?

This was unprecedented!

When in Beijing or the provincial city, the young talents pursuing her could have formed an elite group. She never seemed to take an interest in anyone.

What extraordinary qualities did this kid, Cheng Yuan, have?

If Cheng Yuan could hear Zhang Gao’s thoughts, he would have undoubtedly grinned.

His extraordinary quality, of course, was satisfying all his female friends in a way that made them both love and fear him.

"Since Manwen has said so, I am relieved. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to explain it to your uncle and aunt."

"Brother Zhang, thank you for coming in person. Otherwise, another person might not have been able to control the situation."

"There’s no need for such formalities between us. So, should I leave now?"

"I’ll walk you out, Brother Zhang."

Just then, Liu Xi came over, her face flushed with excitement.

"County Chief, there’s a new development! Director Cheng has found six girls willing to testify against Liu Ming!"

Shen Manwen’s eyes lit up. Cheng Yuan was simply her lucky charm!

She had been depressed because she couldn’t punish Liu Ming more severely, yet Cheng Yuan immediately found witnesses willing to testify against Liu Ming!

"Brother Zhang, looks like you’ll need to work overtime!"

Zhang Gao frowned slightly and cautioned, "Manwen, although Secretary Zhao is about to retire, he is still the Provincial Party Secretary! If the governor wants to smoothly take over as the Provincial Party Secretary, Secretary Zhao’s opinion is crucial. Are you sure you want to pursue this to the bitter end?"

Shen Manwen’s response was firm.

"Liu Ming is a heinous criminal, a thousand times more despicable than his father! He must receive a heavy sentence! The governor will definitely understand me!"

"Besides, I heard that Secretary Zhao is likely to be in big trouble soon. I think, it’s absolutely the right choice for the governor to distance himself from Zhao."

Zhang Gao continued to try to persuade her.

"Fine, let’s say you are right about the governor’s situation. But what about Ji County? Have you considered that?"

"If you punish Liu Ming severely, Liu Song won’t compromise with you at all. Without Liu Song’s approval, you can’t completely control Ji County!"

"After the new Secretary arrives, you might not even be able to hold your own against them!"

"If you keep your grip on Liu Ming’s weakness without acting, Liu Song will surely help you take full control of Ji County. You will become the most powerful County Chief in the history of Ji County!"

Shen Manwen was silent for a full half-minute.

Following the normal logic of political games, what Zhang Gao said was undoubtedly correct!

Securing the benefits at hand is more important than anything else!

There are plenty of people causing harm in this world, many remaining scot-free; she couldn’t manage them all!

Liu Ming wouldn’t make a difference.

But these were witnesses Cheng Yuan had painstakingly found!

Furthermore, Liu Ming was indeed exceptionally vile; according to her investigations, since middle school to now, he had forced himself on at least twenty female classmates!

Those classmates either dropped out or transferred schools, their bright futures ruined.

Their lives cast under a dark shadow just as they had begun.

This scoundrel had to be severely punished!

"Brother Zhang, your analysis is spot on, yet, I want to be headstrong just this once!"

"This cancer, Liu Ming, must receive the harsh punishment of the law!"

"I believe that with my abilities, plus Cheng Yuan’s assistance, I will certainly secure my position and stand on equal footing with the new Secretary!"

"Ah, forget it. Since you’ve made up your mind, let’s do it your way!"

Soon after, Cheng Yuan brought the girls and their families to meet Zhang Gao.

Since they had decided to proceed, they had to do it well and give Liu Song and his son no chance to turn the tables!

After thorough discussions, Liu Ming’s chain of criminal evidence was finally complete!

Taking advantage of the investigating team’s interrogation break, Cheng Yuan looked at Shen Manwen with a smug expression.

"County Chief, I’m pretty efficient, aren’t I? I found the witnesses so quickly! How are you going to reward me?"

To Cheng Yuan’s surprise, Shen Manwen simply gave him an annoyed look and ignored him completely.

"County Chief, you can’t ditch me after crossing the river, can you?"

"Go away! I’m annoyed!"

Shen Manwen glared at Cheng Yuan and walked irritably toward the window.

Confused, Cheng Yuan approached Liu Xi and asked, "What’s with the County Chief? Did she take gunpowder or something? Why is she so irritable?"

Liu Xi hesitated for a moment, and ultimately decided not to keep Cheng Yuan in the dark.

"Director Cheng, you’ve just come up from the grassroots level and don’t have a deep understanding of high-level political struggles. Sometimes what seems like a complete victory is actually a loss."