The pinnacle of power: starting with having sex with a female leader-Chapter 97 - 00: Isn’t It Just Saying a Few Words?

Chapter 97: Chapter 0097: Isn’t It Just Saying a Few Words?

The atmosphere in the small private room next door was extremely oppressive.

Xue Yang and Han Lei were downing one glass after another in silence.

"Brother Yang, whether this works out or not, I have to thank you! I’ll toast to you. I’m heading back to the development zone this afternoon."

Xue Yang hurried to keep him.

"Lei, don’t be in such a rush. Executive Shen will definitely turn the tables! What is yours won’t be shortchanged a bit!"

Han Lei gave a bitter smile, "For political battles at this level, if there isn’t a sure victory, the other party wouldn’t make a move so carelessly! Brother Yang, you can’t have such unrealistic fantasies! Here’s one last drink. I’m leaving!"

Xue Yang opened his mouth but ultimately didn’t persuade further.

Honestly, he didn’t have much confidence either.

Given his understanding of the work efficiency in government units, by the time Executive Shen turned the tables, it would be too late!

"I’ll see you out."

As they left the private room, they happened to come face to face with Liu Hai.

"Mr. Han, Officer Xue, what a coincidence."

The two gave Liu Hai a dismissive glance.

Before Shen Manwen was put under investigation, this Liu Hai was always sucking up to them.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Shen Manwen was taken away, he immediately threw himself into Ma Guotao’s embrace, becoming Ma Guotao’s henchman.

"Are we that close, Mr. Liu?"

"Mr. Han, don’t be so cold! Mr. Ma and the leaders are inside. They’re inviting you over for a drink."

Han Lei snorted coldly, "Sorry, I’m short on time."

Liu Hai’s face darkened, "I’ve heard that Mr. Han has quite a lot of business in Ji County. Mr. Ma is now Secretary Liu’s and Secretary Jin’s favorite. Are you sure you don’t want to give Mr. Ma this face?"

Han Lei’s pupils tightened slightly. This bastard was threatening him!

But indeed, Han Lei had quite a lot of business in Ji County and really couldn’t afford to offend Ma Guotao.

"Fine, I’ll join for a drink."

Han Lei turned and looked at Xue Yang with an apologetic gaze.

"Brother Yang, I’ll go in and just make an appearance. Don’t take it to heart, okay? Rest assured, I won’t accept a single project from Ma Guotao’s hands."

Xue Yang gave a wry smile, "If Ma Guotao offers you a project, just take it. Don’t feel embarrassed, making money is honorable."

Han Lei just shrugged, not engaging in that conversation.

"Officer Xue, Mr. Ma invites you to join as well."

Xue Yang snorted coldly, "There’s no need! I don’t have to grovel under Ma Guotao for food!"

"Officer Xue, if I’m not mistaken, you’ve been suspended, haven’t you? Do you want to be indefinitely suspended?"

Xue Yang scoffed disdainfully, "I’m a sworn police officer! Am I supposed to be threatened by an unscrupulous businessman like Ma Guotao?"

"I’ve conveyed the message. If Officer Xue is scared, you don’t have to come."

Xue Yang was provoked!

"There’s no ’scared’ in my dictionary! It’s not a dragon’s den or a tiger’s lair, I’ll just go there!"

Under Liu Hai’s lead, the two entered the private room.

Ma Guotao took out a cigar from the box, placed it in his mouth, and Zhang Renjie, very obsequiously, lit it for him.

Ma Guotao took a deep puff, exhaled a thick ring of smoke, and with a pompous gesture, motioned to the seats at the end of the table.

"Mr. Han, Officer Xue, you’ve arrived? Take a seat!"

The faces of Han Lei and Xue Yang were incredibly grim!

Yesterday, the two of them had the place of honor, and even if they weren’t given that spot today, they should at least have had some seats of significance, right?

Making them sit at the end was a blatant humiliation!

With a thud, Han Lei downed his drink and raised his glass, "Mr. Ma, we’re not going to sit. We’re just here to offer a toast."

Ma Guotao flashed a smirk.

"Mr. Han, are you feeling quite unhappy?"

"Mr. Ma, there’s no need to go so far after defeating someone. I admit you’ve won; is there really any need to humiliate me? If it comes to it, I’ll just give up my business in Ji County!"

Ma Guotao raised an eyebrow.

"Mr. Han, don’t get so hot-tempered! I’m the kind of person who believes in harmony bringing wealth, and if there’s money to be made, we should all make it together! The reason I invited you over is not to humiliate you but to discuss partnering with you on the Weidong River project."

What?

Everyone was dumbfounded.

No one expected Ma Guorong to say such a thing.

Han Lei asked hesitantly, "Is that true, Mr. Ma? You want to develop the Weidong River project with me?"

"Yes, but I have a small condition." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Han Lei didn’t immediately agree but asked solemnly, "What’s it, Mr. Ma?"

"My request is simple. As long as you say in front of these leaders and bosses that Cheng Yuan is my son, Ma Guotao, I will partner with you on the project!"

Whoosh!

Xue Yang’s eyes blazed with fierce anger!

If it weren’t for his chief and instructor at the table, he would have charged forward to let Ma Guorong know why the flower is so red!

Xue Yang took a deep breath to suppress his fury and calmly watched Han Lei.

Waiting silently for Han Lei’s decision.

If Han Lei said these words publicly today, he would consider that he no longer had a friend in Han Lei!

As for Ma Guotao, for humiliating his brother this way, someday he would make Ma Guotao pay a heavy price!

Fortunately, Han Lei did not disappoint Xue Yang.

"It’s just a few words, right? I’ll say them!"

"Mr. Ma, leaders, please listen carefully! Mayor Cheng is your father, Ma Guotao!!"