The Strongest Master Venturing Urban-Chapter 225: Craving, Let Me Indulge

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Faced with Tian Rangping’s arrival, Lu Huisheng appeared very surprised.

Still, he enthusiastically stood up and poured water. "Rangping, what brings you here today?"

Tian Rangping acted unreservedly, slumping down into a chair and pulling out a few photos from his pocket, tossing them in front of Lu Huisheng.

"Take a look for yourself."

When the latter clearly saw the contents of the photos, his face immediately darkened.

"What do you mean by this?"

Lu Huisheng knew full well that the affair between him and Du Minli was something Tian Rangping had known about long ago.

After wearing the green hat for so many years, he suddenly brought photos today.

Clearly, this was very unusual.

Tian Rangping wasn’t polite about it and spoke coldly right away.

"I need 200,000 now. You figure out what to do."

Staring icily at the other man, Lu Huisheng’s expression grew exceedingly grim.

"Are you threatening me?"

Tian Rangping wasn’t fazed in the slightest, answering mockingly.

"Yes, I’m threatening you. Just tell me whether you’ll pay up or not."

Left with no temper to speak of, Lu Huisheng could only wave him away in dismissal.

Soon after, he immediately called Du Minli to his office.

When she saw the photos, she was so startled she trembled all over.

"What... what do these photos mean?"

"They’re from Tian Rangping, just now."

"What?!"

Hearing her husband’s name, Du Minli looked utterly astonished.

Lu Huisheng continued, "He’s blackmailing me for 200,000. What do you think I should do?"

"Of course, give it to him. Otherwise, what if he reports this?"

"Giving him 200,000 isn’t the issue—it’s not knowing whether he’ll continue to use this against me later. You know what he’s like; Tian Rangping is a hopeless gambling addict. Once this starts, there’ll never be peace later on."

Du Minli found his reasoning sound, but given the circumstances, she didn’t know what else to do if they didn’t pay.

"We’ve been together for so many years, and for Tian Rangping to come asking for money only now means he must be desperate. Why don’t you give it to him first? Once he’s out of his immediate crisis, maybe he won’t trouble us anymore."

Sighing deeply, Lu Huisheng could only nod slowly.

"With New Year around the corner, you need to be sure to go along with Tian Rangping at home. Make sure he doesn’t do anything reckless. Then when he’s not home, search carefully to see if there are any other photos lying around."

"Alright, I understand."

With no alternative, Lu Huisheng gritted his teeth and went to the bank, purchasing 200,000 worth of gold.

He had Du Minli deliver the gold to Tian Rangping.

He even instructed her to tell him the 200,000 was all his savings.

But clearly, Tian Rangping didn’t believe him.

After selling off the gold, he paid off his debts.

Only a couple of days passed before he showed up again with a few more photos to find Lu Huisheng.

"Mayor Lu, New Year’s almost here, but my pockets are as clean as my face. Do me a favor and give me a little more, won’t you?"

When he spoke, Tian Rangping sat there with his legs crossed, radiating arrogance.

The sight made Lu Huisheng boil with anger.

But he didn’t dare lash out, gritting his teeth and replying.

"I gave you all my savings last time. Don’t push your luck."

Shaking his head, Tian Rangping sneered boldly.

"Can’t be helped. Last time I owed exactly 200,000; I couldn’t even warm your gold before it went out the door. That’s why I’m here asking again."

Taking a deep breath, Lu Huisheng spoke coldly.

"I don’t care who you gave the money to. The fact is, I don’t have a penny on me now."

"No money, huh?"

With a sharp, icy snort, Tian Rangping stared intently into Lu Huisheng’s eyes.

"I heard you and Chen Bin don’t get along. I bet he’d love to buy these photos from me."

Completely cornered, Lu Huisheng could only grit his teeth and ask once more.

"How much do you want this time?"

Knowing he had to pace himself, Tian Rangping smiled and replied.

"Just give me a little spending money for New Year—20,000. That’s not much, right?"

Hearing this, Lu Huisheng finally sighed a breath of relief.

20,000 wasn’t much for him, after all.

Pulling out his phone, he transferred the money to Tian Rangping via WeChat.

Getting the money made Tian Rangping very happy.

If Lu Huisheng could give it up so easily, he must have plenty saved.

As far as Tian Rangping was concerned, there were so many photos left in the office—he’d just come back and ask for more when he ran out of cash.

Meanwhile, in Chen Bin’s office.

Cheng Zhuang said, "Big brother, I’ve already checked—Tian Rangping paid off his debts."

Nodding slightly, Chen Bin didn’t respond.

Only then did Cheng Zhuang ask quizzically.

"Why did you give the photos to Tian Rangping instead of turning them over to the city disciplinary committee?" freёnovelkiss.com

Chen Bin was more than happy to explain when his confidant asked.

"It’s simple—I can’t guarantee these photos are enough to bring down Lu Huisheng. Better to give them to Tian Rangping and make him suffer a little."

"So, you’re saying you’re playing with Lu Huisheng?"

"Exactly. I’m playing him! I already have most of Qinghe Town under control, but since his backer is Ye Hong, toppling him will take time."

Since Chen Bin had promised to go to Cao Sanjin’s house for dumplings on New Year’s Day, he hadn’t gone before.

On Friday, Cao Sanjin called again, urging him to come over. He said he had something big to tell him.

Chen Bin originally planned to stay home to accompany Zhao Xinmei, but curiosity about Cao Sanjin’s news got the better of him.

He reluctantly agreed.

Arriving at Cao Sanjin’s house in Tianhai, Chen Bin asked as soon as he stepped in.

"Uncle, where’s Chenxi?"

Cao Sanjin replied with a chuckle, "She’s out shopping. I’ve already called to tell her to come back soon."

Shortly after, the two sat on the sofa and began talking.

During the conversation, Cao Sanjin revealed that he had a friend in the Imperial Capital who specialized in land reclamation.

His friend had already agreed to come to Qinghe Town after the New Year to see if the salty, alkaline land could be converted into arable farmland.

Hearing this news, Chen Bin couldn’t hide his excitement.

At the same time, he couldn’t help but marvel.

Sure enough, it pays to stay under a big tree. Thanks to Cao Sanjin’s connections, Qinghe Town’s chronic issues seemed poised for a quick resolution.

But he also understood that Cao Sanjin’s actions were meant to convey goodwill.

Though Chen Bin had firmly decided not to marry Cao Chenxi, maintaining appearances was crucial.

His official rank was still too low, and the benefits he could gain from Cao Sanjin were immense.

Before long, Cao Chenxi returned.

Cao Sanjin immediately got up, saying he’d go help in the kitchen, leaving the rest of the time to the two of them.

Looking at Cao Chenxi’s face, full of baby fat, Chen Bin couldn’t help but feel nauseated.

But he forced himself to smile.

When the two chatted, they had nothing in common, and the atmosphere felt incredibly stifling.

Fortunately, Jiang Ninghan soon brought the dishes to the table, and with Cao Sanjin lightening the mood, they barely managed to finish the meal.

Afterward, Cao Sanjin intended to have Chen Bin stay the night, but Cao Chenxi frowned and said.

"Where would you sleep? There isn’t a spare room in the house."

Seeing this, Chen Bin quickly seized the excuse to get away, making up some reason to leave.

When Chen Bin got home, it was already nine in the evening. Zhao Xinmei was sitting on the sofa watching TV.

Hearing the commotion, she hurriedly stood up, supporting her waist.

"Xiao Bin, you’re back. I’ll go make you some food."

Walking toward the kitchen, she murmured.

"I was waiting for you, but since it got dark and you hadn’t returned, I worried eating late might harm the baby, so I ate first."

Chen Bin rushed to support Zhao Xinmei, explaining.

"Mom, I’m really sorry—I had an engagement tonight and forgot to tell you."

"Oh, you’ve already eaten? That’s good then."

Nodding, Zhao Xinmei went back to the sofa.

Since she was in the late stages of pregnancy, her belly had become increasingly prominent.

To avoid any accidents, she moved exceptionally carefully now.

The two sat together by the sofa, with Zhao Xinmei continuing to watch TV intently.

But Chen Bin couldn’t calm down at all.

Because he suddenly noticed that the stockings Zhao Xinmei was wearing were the same pair he had used for his own private gratification.

If it were any other pair, Chen Bin wouldn’t be so sure—but the pair he had used had a small hole near the toes.

The same style of stockings, with the same hole in the same spot.

That detail told him everything.

Thinking about his alluringly beautiful stepmother wearing stockings that still carried his scent, Chen Bin felt a surge of heat inside.

After a brief hesitation, he gently cradled Zhao Xinmei’s delicate feet and pressed his face close to take a deep sniff.

"What are you doing?" Zhao Xinmei turned her head toward Chen Bin.

Though she asked aloud, she didn’t make any move to pull her foot away.

"Mom, let me indulge just a little—I’ve been craving this for so long."

Hearing this, a slight smile curled at the corner of Zhao Xinmei’s lips.

But her face feigned impatience.

Seeing that Zhao Xinmei didn’t seem inclined to resist, Chen Bin extended his tongue, licking her delicate pink toes through the stockings.

Throughout the process, Chen Bin realized Zhao Xinmei’s feet not only lacked any odor but also carried a faint scent of perfume.

It seemed as though it had been intentionally sprayed there...

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